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Ep. #688: Atsuko Okatsuka

Atsuko Okatsuka discusses Canada’s greatest historical figures, presenting her new set, hi, at Just for Laughs Vancouver and what it’s about, leaving Japan for Los Angeles and why Paddington is an immigration story, her mother’s mental health and her Grandma Li’s stardom, how she discovered comedy in church, future plans, and more. Supported by you on Patreon, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.

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Ep. #606: Sook-Yin Lee

Sook-Yin Lee discusses her late partner Adam Litovitz, their new album Jooj Two, her family’s intergenerational trauma, her musical core, broadcasting freedom at MuchMusic, future plans, and more. Supported by you on Patreon, Blackbyrd Myoozik, Live at Massey Hall, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.

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Ep. #592: Souvankham Thammavongsa

2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner, Souvankham Thammavongsa on her book, How to Pronounce Knife, public perceptions of poetry and prose, immigration, regionalism, boxing, future plans, and more! Supported by you on Patreon, Live at Massey Hall, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG.