Writer/Producer Koji Steven Sakai is the founder of Little Nalu Pictures LLC. He has written seven feature films that have been produced, including, most recently, The Commando, a feature film starring Michael Jai White and Mickey Rourke. He also produced five feature films; a one-hour comedy special on Starz, Comedy InvAsian, a television series featuring the nation’s top Asian American comedians; and Brash Girls Club, a limited comedy series which premiered on Tubi TV.
Koji’s debut novel, Romeo & Juliet Vs. Zombies (paperback/audiobook); his graphic novel, 442 (online and in print); his newest novel, Zombie Run (print and ebook); and his newest graphic novel, Santa Vs. Zombies, was released in print this past winter.
In addition to his writing, he produces and hosts three podcasts; Guy Code; Best OR Worst Podcast with M. Martin Mapoma; and Midnight Watchers with Quentin Lee and Jennifer Field.
He is currently a screenwriting instructor at UCLA Extensions, New York Film Academy in Burbank, and Chapman University.
Sword fighting, blood, archery, gun battles, death, chivalry, backstabbing, political intrigue, vendettas. This is the world of medieval Japan, where samurais—and sometimes even ninjas—are constantly fighting each other for control of Japan.
Thanks to countless stories of their honor and heroism, the samurai are perhaps the most legendary warriors in history. However, we know very little of the most unusual samurai of all time. The man named Yasuke has a special place in Japanese history as the first and only black samurai…
Follow the path of Yasuke, the first Black Samurai, and enter the world of warlord Oda Nobunaga and all the deceit, intrigue, and action you’d expect with one of the most powerful courts in Japanese history.
Excited to announce my UCLA Exetension writer’s studio class. It’s an intro screenwriting intensive. 4 days, 8 hours each day. Great way to jump-start your screenwriting journey. It’s online so you can be anywhere in the world.
Host Koji Steven Sakai brought on comedian and mom Nishy Xl. Listen to the episode to find out what advice Nishy had for Koji’s son. Some of the advice included how to deal with other people’s advice, the importance of mentorships, fear, having fun, and being careful of the drug known as love. Also, as a bonus, Koji tells everyone about his past life hypnosis session!
Guest
Nishy XL is a first-generation Indian/Pakistani-American comedian who has performed at clubs and various corporate and private events. She’s a former sketch writer for the Second City Hollywood, and as an SC house cast member, she wrote and performed a comedic sketch revue. In 2020 she placed in the top 10 in the National Comedy Open, was in the finals in the US Comedy Contest by Audience favorite vote, and took home the “Spirit of Comedy” Medal at the 2021 Gutty’s Indiana Clean Comedy Challenge. She also regularly opens and hosts shows for Dat Phan, the original winner of Last Comic Standing.
Comedy is her absolute passion. She hosts mics that help comedians hone their Stand Up and joke-writing skills. Nishy resides in Los Angeles with her baby, Samara Nova, and her husband, Austin.
Koji wanted to impart all of his “wisdom” to his son. But of course, his son already thinks he knows more than me. So instead of trying to tell him now and having it go in one ear and out the other, he decided to record them here with the hopes that maybe… just maybe… when he’s ready, he’ll listen to his advice in the future and not make the same stupid mistakes he did. He’ll also bring on guests to impart their advice as well. Koji has no doubt their advice will be better than his.
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Comedian, cat lover and new mom Jodi Miller joined the Unofficial Official Story team to answer the question: Does the U.S. Capitol building have a demon cat problem? Listen to the episode to find out the “official” story.
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Aliens? Bigfoot? Slender Man? QAnon? The grassy knoll? The Zodiac Killer? We’ve heard all the stories and hypotheses trying to explain the unexplainable before, but what’s really going on? Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, actress Jennifer Field, and their guests as they sift through the facts… and the fiction… to come up with the “official” story.
LINKS & RESEARCH
Our team of researchers do most of its “research” on the Internet, so take our “facts” for what they are. With that in mind, much of the information we got for this episode was gleaned from the following sources:
Host Koji Steven Sakai brought on comedian and mom Lin Sun. Listen to the episode to find out Lin’s advice—which includes being kind and generous and much much more! We also debate if guys can be Type-A without being a jerk!
Guest
Lin Sun is your favorite devil-may-care stand-up comic. She is a charmingly blunt, smartass single mom with a dash of dark humor. She’s been featured on The Laugh Factory Instagram, where her video went viral with over 1 million views. Lin has performed in major comedy clubs nationwide, but her favorite laugh is from her five-year-old son. In her spare time, you can find her doing absolutely nothing. Lin’s wildest dream is to marry Eminem.
You can follow her on Instagram/Tic Tok/Twitter: @linsuntv
Koji wanted to impart all of his “wisdom” to his son. But of course, his son already thinks he knows more than me. So instead of trying to tell him now and having it go in one ear and out the other, he decided to record them here with the hopes that maybe… just maybe… when he’s ready, he’ll listen to his advice in the future and not make the same stupid mistakes he did. He’ll also bring on guests to impart their advice as well. Koji has no doubt their advice will be better than his.
This month the Unofficial Official Story team was in the studio by themselves and answered the question: Was 9/11 an inside job? Listen to the episode to find out the “official” story.
Use this link to sign up for Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1614433. Get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and you’ll also be supporting the show.
Aliens? Bigfoot? Slender Man? QAnon? The grassy knoll? The Zodiac Killer? We’ve heard all the stories and hypotheses trying to explain the unexplainable before, but what’s really going on? Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, actress Jennifer Field, and their guests as they sift through the facts… and the fiction… to come up with the “official” story.
LINKS & RESEARCH
Our team of researchers do most of its “research” on the Internet, so take our “facts” for what they are. With that in mind, much of the information we got for this episode was gleaned from the following sources:
Host Koji Steven Sakai brought on filmmaker Thomas Lim. Listen to the episode to find out Thomas’ advice—which includes having something to look forward to, having dedication, and more!
Guest
Thomas Lim is Head of Sun Entertainment Culture Los Angeles and a prominent filmmaker in the Macau film industry, originally of Chinese Singaporean descent.
Koji wanted to impart all of his “wisdom” to his son. But of course, his son already thinks he knows more than me. So instead of trying to tell him now and having it go in one ear and out the other, he decided to record them here with the hopes that maybe… just maybe… when he’s ready, he’ll listen to his advice in the future and not make the same stupid mistakes he did. He’ll also bring on guests to impart their advice as well. Koji has no doubt their advice will be better than his.
Actor, comedian, and host of the Weird AF News podcast, Jonesy, joined the Unofficial Official Story team to answer the question: What happened to DB Cooper? Listen to the episode to find out the “official” story.
Use this link to sign up for Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1614433. Get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and you’ll also be supporting the show.
Aliens? Bigfoot? Slender Man? QAnon? The grassy knoll? The Zodiac Killer? We’ve heard all the stories and hypotheses trying to explain the unexplainable before, but what’s really going on? Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, actress Jennifer Field, and their guests as they sift through the facts… and the fiction… to come up with the “official” story.
LINKS & RESEARCH
Our team of researchers do most of its “research” on the Internet, so take our “facts” for what they are. With that in mind, much of the information we got for this episode was gleaned from the following sources:
For safety of our audience and production, we are requiring live audience ticket holders to show proof of vaccination upon entry. Each ticket holder will given an exclusive and complimentary Comedy InvAsian mask and will be required to wear during the show in the theater.
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