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Culturally Distressed
by Loic Pichot and Miyoko Sakatani
Culturally Distressed is co-hosted by Loic Pichot, a first-generation French-American gay millennial, and Miyoko Sakatani, a second-generation Japanese-American (Nisei) and straight baby boomer. Together, they dive into our culturally confusing climate with unscripted, authentic conversations that mix humor, humanity, and insight. From pride to cultural diversity, love, life, and everything in between, they share stories, and remind us that at the end of the day… we’re all a little bit culturally distressed.
Episodes
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Married Into Idioms & Shake a Rooster
Loïc shows up in a French soccer shirt featuring a rooster, Miyoko immediately calls it by its other name, and the episode finds its theme. This week: idioms. Miyoko grew up in a Japanese-only household where American expressions were nowhere to be found, then married into a family that speaks...
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Shikata Ga Nai & Energy Vampires
It is Pride Month, Loïc has a rainbow lei on his mind, and the episode opens with a question: how do you stay politically engaged without losing your peace? Loïc reflects on growing up in France, where healthcare and education are treated as rights, not luxuries, and what it felt like to open his...
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Mailed Off the Porch & Sheet of Paper
Miyoko is back from Alaska, and the glaciers did not disappoint. The cruise ship, however, is another story. After 25 years away from cruising, she and Richard boarded what she was expecting to be a relaxing voyage and found themselves on a floating city of bingo, blasting music, and obscene...
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Mottainai & The Stick
Loïc has news, big news. He and Patrick eloped at Beverly Hills Courthouse, just the two of them and a photographer friend, followed by a hike and a very nice dinner. Miyoko shares that she and Richard did the same thing years ago, candles lit for family members in a brand new, furniture-free...
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Class Clown & Testosterone Level
Loic and Miyoko are back from their live show at the SF Playground Comedy Festival, and wasting no time getting into it. Loic shares some very exciting news from his morning physical (hint: his doctor used the words "model patient" and "testosterone of an 18-year-old"), and somehow turns it into…
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Parental Doubt & The Accidental Butt
This week, Loic discovers he may have accidentally grown a butt at CrossFit, and Miyoko has thoughts. But things get a little deeper from there. We dig into the inner saboteur: that voice that tells you the arts aren't for people like you, that you're not smart enough, not connected enough, not...
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Spiritual Cottage & French Accent Fetish
In this episode, Miyoko and Loic dive into one of their most revealing topics yet: fetishes. Not quite in the way you might expect. Loic kicks things off with updates on his stand-up comedy journey, including a surprise appearance by Conan O'Brien at his favorite queer comedy night in Silver…
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Cuddle Time & Mistaking Bros for Gays
In this very special (fashionably late) Valentine's Day episode, Miyoko is joined by her husband Richard for the first time ever on the podcast, and they're recording live together in San Francisco for the first time too! We kick things off with Miyoko sharing the glow of finishing her one-woman...
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Cougar Energy & CrossFit Culture
This week on Culturally Distressed, Miyoko reflects on aging, relationships, and the creative leap of producing and directing her own solo show. From playing the Golden Gate Bridge to embracing her inner cougar, she shares how getting older has sharpened her confidence, her voice, and her sense…
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Sneaking Around for Boys & Performing for Girls
This week on Culturally Distressed, Miyoko talks about growing up around family secrets, cultural withholds, and the quiet ways kids learn to sneak around when being honest doesn’t feel safe. She reflects on how culture and family expectations shape what we share, what we hide, and how we grow up...
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Oshogatsu Traditions & Emily in Paris Rants
This week on Culturally Distressed, Miyoko rings in the new year with stories of Oshogatsu, Japan’s biggest celebration, complete with mochi soup, lacquered bento boxes, and a deep dive into the family traditions that shaped her. Loic, meanwhile, revisits his own New Year memories from France...
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Mrs. Claus & the Big American Wine Glass Conspiracy
This week on Culturally Distressed, Miyoko trades her podcast mic for a Santa hat as she recounts her latest holiday gig as an Asian Mrs. Claus. Her festive stories lead Loic down a spiral of cultural curiosities: why are American wine glasses enormous? Between hangovers, movie debates, and...
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Ukuleles & Airplane Chaos
This week on Culturally Distressed, Miyoko shares how volunteering with her ukulele turned Thanksgiving into an act of gratitude, and leads Loic down a conversation about language, art, and legacy. From performing songs in multiple tongues to unpacking her powerful solo work on Japanese-American...
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Naked Retreats & Demon Twinks from Minnesota
From Catholic guilt to crystal healing, Loic and Miyoko open up about their personal journeys through spirituality, self-discovery, and healing. They talk breakups, rebirths, and breathwork with a detour into clothing-optional retreats, primal screams, and a chaotic run-in with demon twinks from...
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Love Boat Romance & Bleach Blonde Era
In this episode, Loic and Miyoko dive into the chaos of past relationships and the spiritual glow-ups that followed. Miyoko recalls boarding an ocean liner in her 20s and falling into a full-on Love Boat romance with a mysterious “James Bond” type, only to later learn what common law chaos really...
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Empathy & Foie Gras Trauma
The holidays are here — and so are the emotions. In this episode, Miyoko and Loic unpack the blessings and blues of the season: from Friendsgiving gratitude fails to childhood Christmas disasters (including one unforgettable bout of foie gras trauma 🦆). Miyoko opens up about discovering she’s an...
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Cheerleaders & Ghost Stories
In this episode, hosts Miyoko Sakatani and Loic Pichot explore cultural curiosity and personal experiences, particularly around Halloween traditions. They share their unique perspectives on cultural distress, ghost stories, and the significance of accents in their lives. The conversation flows…
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The Virgin Nurse & The Naive Gay
In this episode of Culturally Distressed, hosts Loic Pichot and Miyoko Sakatani explore various aspects of cultural differences, personal experiences with sexuality, and the impact of upbringing on their views. They share stories about their own backgrounds, the lack of sex education in their...
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Carol & Loki
In this episode of Culturally Distressed, hosts Loic Pichot and Miyoko Sakatani explore various themes surrounding cultural identity, personal relationships, and the creative process. They share personal stories, discuss the significance of their names, and delve into the complexities of cultural...
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Japanese Bows & French Cheek Kisses
In this engaging conversation, hosts Loic Pichot and Miyoko Sakatani explore the concept of cultural distress, sharing personal anecdotes and insights about their identities as a French-American gay millennial and a Japanese-American straight baby boomer. They discuss the impact of cultural...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Culturally Distressed is co-hosted by Loic Pichot, a first-generation French-American gay millennial, and Miyoko Sakatani, a second-generation Japanese-American (Nisei) and straight baby boomer. Together, they dive into our culturally confusing climate with unscripted, authentic conversations that mix humor, humanity, and insight. From pride to cultural diversity, love, life, and everything in between, they share stories, and remind us that at the end of the day… we’re all a little bit culturally distressed.
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Loic Pichot and Miyoko Sakatani
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Culturally Distressed is co-hosted by Loic Pichot, a first-generation French-American gay millennial, and Miyoko Sakatani, a second-generation Japanese-American (Nisei) and straight baby boomer. Together, they dive into our culturally confusing climate with unscripted, authentic conversations that...
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