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Episode #49: Best or Worst Day with Comedian Joey Guila

Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on comedian Joey Guila. In this episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. Hint: it was something we think all men can relate to. (It has something to do with the first time he got naked with someone else)

Help us improve this show and take this short – very short – quiz . We’ll choose ten random winners to receive a free copy of Koji’s graphic novel 442.

Guest 

Our guest Joey Guila is a comedy that currently resides in North California. Follow him on Facebook at [https://www.facebook.com/joey.guila] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joeyguilalive//].

Watch the full episode here:

Find Us Online 

– Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ 

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ 

– Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 

– Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ 

About Us 

Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.

Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guest and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

Download and subscribe to the podcast at your favorite podcasting host: iTunesGoogle PodcastsStitcherSpotifyTuneiniHeart RadioPodcast AddictPodchaserDeezer, and Listen Notes.

Guy Code Episode #29 Life Advice with Filmmaker Quentin Lee

This week Koji brought one of his friends, producing partner, and podcast co-host Quentin Lee to talk about life advice. They talk about not taking no, keeping going, why he dances, and more.

Guest

Our guest Quentin Lee is originally from Hong Kong and currently lives in LA. Follow him on Instagram [@https://www.instagram.com/gayhollywooddad/]

You can watch the whole episde here:

Find Us Online

Website: https://guycodepod.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuyCodePod

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/guycodpod/

About Us

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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Best or Worst Pod: Episode #48 Getting to Know Comedian Joey Guila

Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on comedian Joey Guila. In the first episode, we get to know our guests and in this episode, we got to know the very funny comedian Joey Gila. We talked about comedy, how Joey  got started it, life in the world of COVID-19, going on tour with Joy Koy, and surviving cancer.

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Guest 

Our guest Joey Guila is a comedy that currently resides in North California. Follow him on Facebook at [https://www.facebook.com/joey.guila] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joeyguilalive//].

You can watch the whole episode here:

Find Us Online 

– Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ 

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ 

– Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 

– Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ 

About Us 

Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.

Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guest and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

Download and subscribe to the podcast at your favorite podcasting host: iTunesGoogle PodcastsStitcherSpotifyTuneiniHeart RadioPodcast AddictPodchaserDeezer, and Listen Notes.

Midnight Watcher Episode #16 The Prowler

This week the Midnight Watcher took a look at another classic 1980’s slasher film, The Prowler. As always, Quentin talks about how this fits in with other slasher films and the history of the genre. Jennifer helps try to make sense of the plot. Koji, as usual, just make random comments about the parts that didn’t make any sense to him—especially regarding PTSD.

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Movie Info:

A crazed World War II veteran gets revenge on his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend, then stalks teens 35 years later.

You can watch the whole movie on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ny03kGVFm4

You can watch the whole movie here:

Find Us Online

Website: https://midnightwatchers.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Midnight-Watchers-Pod-107784637545468/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightwatcherspod/

About Us

It’s almost midnight… are you ready to join the Midnight Watchers to talk about their favorite strange and scary movies? Every week Watchers Quentin Lee, Koji Steven Sakai, and Jennifer Field will discuss a different thriller or horror, from cult classics, to extreme cinema, to contemporary arthouse flicks.

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Best or Worst Podcast Emergency Pod #2 Are We Doing This Again?

With everything going on in the world, the hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma felt that they needed to weigh in. Has American reached a tipping point? Are we on a course set for a second civil war? We discussed this and much more in the second installment of our emergency podcast.

Find Us Online 

– Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ 

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ 

– Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 

– Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ 

Download and subscribe to the podcast at your favorite podcasting host: iTunesGoogle PodcastsStitcherSpotifyTuneiniHeart RadioPodcast AddictPodchaserDeezer, and Listen Notes.

Episode #47 Best or Worst Day with Actor/Writer/Director/Producer Steven Chan


Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on actor, writer, producer, and director Stevan Chan. In this episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. Hint: he gave an answer we’ve never heard before!

Help us to improve this show and take this short – very short – quiz . We’ll choose ten random winners to receive a free copy of Koji’s graphic novel 442.

 
Guest 

Our guest Steven Chan is an actor, writer, producer, and director that currently resides in Los Angeles but is originally from Detroit. Follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/be_chantastic/].

You can watch the whole episode here:

Find Us Online 

– Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ 

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ 

– Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 

– Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ 

About Us 

Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.

Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guest and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

Download and subscribe to the podcast at your favorite podcasting host: iTunesGoogle PodcastsStitcherSpotifyTuneiniHeart RadioPodcast AddictPodchaserDeezer, and Listen Notes.

Episode #46 Getting to Know Actor/Writer/Producer/Director Steven Chan

Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on friend and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) blackbelt Estevan Martinez. In this episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. Hint: It was his best day, but can you guess what it was about?

Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on actor, writer, producer, and director Steven Chan to talk about how his background growing up in Detroit and his journey to becoming an actor.

We’re asking all our listeners to text 1 friend and tell them why you listen to the Best or Worst Podcast.
 
Guest 

Our guest Steven Chan is an actor, writer, producer, and director that currently resides in Los Angeles but is originally from Detroit. Follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/be_chantastic/].

You can watch the episode here:

Find Us Online 

– Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ 

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ 

– Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 

– Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ 

About Us 

Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.

Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guest and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

Guy Code Episode #28 Life Advice with Max Gopalan

This week Koji brought one of his best friends, Max Gopalan to talk about life advice. They talk about gratitude, financial literacy, taking responsibility, and more

You can watch the full episode here:

Find Us Online

Website: https://guycodepod.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuyCodePod

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/guycodpod/

About Us

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.

Download and subscribe to the podcast at your favorite podcasting host: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify, Tune In RadioiHeart RadioStitcher, and Podcast Addict.

Episode #45 Best or Worst Day with BJJ Black Belt Estevan Martinez

Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on friend and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) blackbelt Estevan Martinez. In this episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. Hint: It was his best day, but can you guess what it was about?

Help us improve this show and take this short – very short – quiz . We’ll choose ten random winners to receive a free copy of Koji’s graphic novel 442.

Guest 

Our guest Estevan Martinez is a BJJ black belt and instructor that currently resides in Los Angeles. Follow him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/estevan.martinez.796) or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/estevanjj/].

Watch the full episode here:

Find Us Online 

– Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/ 

– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/ 

– Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBestOrWorst1 

– Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestorworstdaypod/ 

About Us 

Our society is so focused on celebrity, we sometimes forget that “regular” people lead interesting lives too! Best or worst moment of your life? Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma are here to let your story out. We put people on the spot. What are you going to hear? It could be funny, it could be poignant, it could be sad… you’ll know when we know.

Best or Worst is a twice-weekly podcast. On Tuesdays, we get to know our guest and on Thursdays, we find out their best or worst moment.

Download and subscribe to the podcast at your favorite podcasting host: iTunesGoogle PodcastsStitcherSpotifyTuneiniHeart RadioPodcast AddictPodchaserDeezer, and Listen Notes.

Guy Code Episode #27 Advice for our Kids with Martin Mapoma

This week Koji brought on his Best or Worst Podcast co-host Martin Mapoma to talk about the advice we have for our kids (who are the same age and do Brazillian jiu-jitsu together). They talk about girls, hard-work, how to deal with racists, and more.

Guest

Our guest M. Martin Mapoma is a personal trainer, actor, and aspiring grill-maser from Zambia and currently lives in LA. Follow him on Instagram [@https://www.instagram.com/braai_beast/]

You can watch the whole episode here:

Find Us Online

Website: https://guycodepod.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuyCodePod

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/guycodpod/

About Us

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.

Download and subscribe to the podcast at your favorite podcasting host: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify, Tune In RadioiHeart RadioStitcher, and Podcast Addict.