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Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain!

by Saku Yanagawa

Comedy

Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! is a comedy podcast hosted by Japanese stand-up comedian Saku Yanagawa, based in Chicago.After more than 10 years in the U.S., Saku still doesn’t quite understand America — so he invites guests to help him figure it out.Through humor and casual standing conversations, the show explores American culture, language, and everyday life from an outsider’s point of view.Recorded at the Laugh Factory in Chicago and presented by Aiya, the authentic matcha company.New episodes weekly.

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Episodes

  1. Ep.10 — AJ Leidig｜Catholic

    Episode 10 of Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests. 🎙 Host Saku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago. sakuyanagawa.com https://www.instagram.com/saku_yanagawa/ 🎧...

  2. Ep.9 — Jeremiah Paprocki｜Comradery

    Episode 9 of Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests. 🎙 Host Saku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago.sakuyanagawa.com 🎧 **Today's Guest: Jeremiah Paprocki— PA...

  3. Ep.8 — Sam Rocha｜Darling Diva

    Episode 8 of Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests. 🎙 Host Saku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago.sakuyanagawa.com 🎧 **Today's Guest: Sam Rocha— Standup...

  4. Ep.7 — Sohrab Forouzesh｜Iranian & Japanese

    Episode 7 of Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests. 🎙 Host Saku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago.sakuyanagawa.com 🎧 **Today's Guest: Sohrab Forouzesh— Standup...

  5. Ep.6 — Chris Trani｜Tax Season

    Episode 6 of Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests. 🎙 Host Saku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago. sakuyanagawa.com 🎧 **Today's Guest**Chris Trani— Standup…

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  6. Ep.5 — Aya Ito｜Blazian

    Episode 5 of Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests. 🎙 Host Saku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago. sakuyanagawa.com 🎧 **Today's Guest**Aya Ito— Singer....

  7. Ep.4 — Kieron Harrell｜Black History Month

    Episode 4 of Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests. 🎙 HostSaku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago.sakuyanagawa.com 🎧 **Today's Guest**Kieron Harrell — Comedian in...

  8. Ep.3 — Claire Sndbye｜How We Actually Behave at Bars

    Episode 3 of Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests. 🎙 HostSaku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago. sakuyanagawa.com 🎧 **Today's Guest**Claire Sundbye — Comedian in...

  9. Ep.2 — Brandon Drap｜What is Prom?

    Episode 2 of Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests. 🎙 HostSaku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago. 🎧 **Today's Guest**Brandon Drap — Comedian & Actor in...

  10. Ep.1 — DJ Rybski｜Chicago Culture

    Welcome to Episode 1 of **Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain!** — a comedy podcast where Chicago-based comedian Saku Yanagawa tries to figure out America with amazing guests. 🎙 **Host**Saku Yanagawa — Stand-up comedian from Japan based in Chicago. 🎧 **Today's Guest**DJ Rybski — Comedian &...

About this show

Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! is a comedy podcast hosted by Japanese stand-up comedian Saku Yanagawa, based in Chicago.After more than 10 years in the U.S., Saku still doesn’t quite understand America — so he invites guests to help him figure it out.Through humor and casual standing conversations, the show explores American culture, language, and everyday life from an outsider’s point of view.Recorded at the Laugh Factory in Chicago and presented by Aiya, the authentic matcha company.New episodes weekly.

Hosted by

Saku Yanagawa

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Comedy Stand-Up

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! have?

Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! has 10 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 16, 2026.

What is Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! about?

Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! is a comedy podcast hosted by Japanese stand-up comedian Saku Yanagawa, based in Chicago.After more than 10 years in the U.S., Saku still doesn’t quite understand America — so he invites guests to help him figure it out.Through humor and casual standing...

How often does Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! release new episodes?

Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! publishes every two weeks, based on its 10 episodes since January 2026.

Who hosts Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain!?

Saku Is In The USA: Please Explain! is created and hosted by Saku Yanagawa.
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