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Best or Worst Podcast

111 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratings

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.

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Episode 100 Best or Worst Day with Writer David Murray

April 08, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought David Wilson. In this second episode of the week, we asked him about his best or worst moment. Here’s a hint: It had to do with motorcycles and a primordial forest.  Guest  David Murray heads the global Professional Speechwriters Association and comments daily on communication issues on his popular blog “Writing Boots.” He is an award-winning journalist and is editor and publisher of Vital Speeches of the Day, one of the world’...

Episode 99 Getting to know Writer David Murray

April 07, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on writer David Murray. In this first episode, we got to know David and found out about his journey to becoming a writer and his favorite speech of all time. We also got into a discussion about democracy and race. PS: We say it’s episode 98…but it’s really 99. But who’s counting? Guest David Murray heads the global Professional Speechwriters Association and comments daily on communication issues on his popular blog “Writing Bo...

Episode #98 Getting to Know Sandra Wilson

March 18, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

  This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought Sandra Wilson. In this second episode of the week, we asked her about her best or worst moment. Here’s a hint: As I’m sure you can guess, it had something to do with “Sixties Scoop” program, the mass removal of Aboriginal Canadian children from their families into the child welfare system. For more information about the Sixties Scoop program, go to: https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/sixties_scoop/?fbclid=IwAR2gIHT0Z0Q...

Little Nalu Pictures Presents: The UnOfficial Official Podcast

March 17, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Check out host Koji Steven Sakai's newest podcast. Be sure to subscribe!  In this teaser episode, the UnOfficial Official Story team looks at the 1892 vampire scare in Rhode Island. Was Mercy Brown a psychic vampire, or is there a different explanation for what REALLY happened? Listen to the episode to find out the "official" story.  FIND US ONLINE Website: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnOfficialOfficialStoryPodcast Instagram:  https://www.i...

Episode #97 Getting to Know Sandra Wilson

March 16, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on Sandra Wilson. In this first episode, we got to know Sandra, who spoke about the “Sixties Scoop” program, the mass removal of Aboriginal Canadian children from their families into the child welfare system, which she was unknowingly apart of. For more information about the Sixties Scoop program, go to: https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/sixties_scoop/?fbclid=IwAR2gIHT0Z0QfPxvSUeMRkK4a4BacM9y11FjYxD5P4NEd5jh97SRE-OOyRfo ...

Episode #96 Best or Worst Day with Sports Psychologist Stefan Shakiba

March 11, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought sports psychologist Stefan Shakiba. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. Stefan’s moment included getting his heart broken.  Guest  Stefan Shakiba’s blend of experience in sports and as a Licensed Psychotherapist are unique in today’s field of sports psychology. His clients include athletes in Major League Baseball, the National Football League, Major League Socce...

Episode #95 Getting to Know Sports Psychologist Stefan Shakiba

March 09, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought sports psychologist Stefan Shakiba. In this first episode, we got to know Stefan and got some tips on how to be a good sports parent and more. Guest  Stefan Shakiba’s blend of experience in sports and as a Licensed Psychotherapist are unique in today’s field of sports psychology. His clients include athletes in Major League Baseball, the National Football League, Major League Soccer, Professional Tennis, Olympic Sports, and col...

Episode #94 Best or Worst Day with Filmmaker Tamara Ruppart

March 04, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Tamara Ruppart. In this second episode, we put her on the spot and asked her about the best OR worst day of her life. Tamara’s moment included a flakey chef and a fainting family member.  Guest  Tamara Ruppart has worked as a director, producer and actor in both theater and film. Film/TV directing credits include the documentary Rising Soul, the Japanese-language film short Path of Dreams, and Season 1 of The Kool ...

Episode #93 Getting to Know Filmmaker Tamara Ruppart

March 02, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Tamara Ruppart. In this first episode of the week, we got to know Tamara and found out about her first film, her time teaching in Japan, and most importantly we learned all about Japanese “Love” Motels. Guest  Tamara Ruppart has worked as a director, producer and actor in both theater and film. Film/TV directing credits include the documentary Rising Soul, the Japanese-language film short Path of Dreams, and Season...

Episode #92 Best or Worst Day with Musician Ed Donnelly

February 25, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on musician Ed Donnelly. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. His answer involved the best and the worst moment of his life. We don’t want to spoil it for you, but let’s just say that it involves Willie Nelson and a joint. Guest  Ed Donnelly is a multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, record producer and activist from South Pasadena, CA.   He has worked with M...

Episode #91 Getting to know Musician Ed Donnelly

February 23, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on musician Ed Donnelly. In this first episode of the week, we got to know Ed and found out about his musical origin story, his musical career, and more!  Guest  Ed Donnelly is a multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, record producer and activist from South Pasadena, CA.   He has worked with Matchbox Twenty, The Cult, Gladys Knight, Willie Nelson, Smashing Pumpkins, Del McCoury, OK Go, Exodus, Tom Morello, O.A.R., Madness, ...

Episode #90 Best or Worst Day with Writer & Entrepreneur Soneka Kamuhuza

February 11, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought writer, educator, and entrepreneur Soneka Kamuhuza. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. His answer involved finding out what REALLY happened when his friends died. This story is CRAZY. You have to hear it Guest  Soneka holds two decades worth of experience in the for-profit, post-secondary school arena. Whether training up impactful teachers and navigating team d...

Episode #89 Getting to Know Writer & Educator Soneka Kamuhuza

February 09, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M.Martin Mapoma brought on writer, educator, and entrepreneur Soneka Kamuhuza. In this first episode of the week, we got to know Soneka and found out about his very interested and varied life. Guest  Soneka holds two decades worth of experience in the for-profit, post-secondary school arena. Whether training up impactful teachers and navigating team dynamics or managing the classroom and intentionally engaging students for completion success, his contr...

Episode #88 Best or Worst Day with Filmmaker and entrepreneur Mitchel Dumlao

February 04, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker and entrepreneur Mitchel Dumlao. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. His answer involved a house in the middle of the desert. Guest  Mitchel Dumalo is an Award-Winning Director, Content Creator, Teacher, Entrepreneur, and DJ. You can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mitcheldumlao/. You can check out his free online training on vid...

Episode #87 Getting to Know Filmmaker and entrepreneur Mitchel Dumlao

February 02, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker and entrepreneur Mitchel Dumlao. In this first episode of the week, we got to know Mitchel and found out what he’s working on his journey tog get to where he is. Guest  Mitchel Dumalo is an Award-Winning Director, Content Creator, Teacher, Entrepreneur, and DJ. You can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mitcheldumlao/. You can check out his free online training on video marketing at https://free.v...

Episode #86 Best or Worst Day with Filmmaker Kipp Tribble

January 28, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Kipp Tribble. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. His answer involved his first film and a trip to Los Angeles.  Also, just a heads up, we call this episode #84 again, it’s really #86. Our apologies for any confusion. Guest Kipp Tribble is a prolific writer, producer, and director. Some of the more recent films include, The Stay (2020), Char Man (20...

Episode #85 Getting to Know Filmmaker Kipp Tribble

January 26, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Kipp Tribble. In this first episode of the week, we got to know him and found how he got his start in the film industry and much more. Also, just a heads up, we call this episode #84, it’s really #85. Our apologies for any confusion. Guest  Kipp Tribble is a prolific writer, producer, and director. Some of the more recent films include, The Stay (2020), Char Man (2019) and Reboot Camp (2020). You can follow Kipp o...

Episode #84 Best or Worst Day with Actor Tim Chiou

January 21, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on actor Tim Chiou In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. His answer involved a UCLA NCAA tournament game and almost got him sent to jail.  Guest Tim Chiou is a Taiwanese-American actor who has played a number of television and film roles. He most notably played the reoccurring role of the venture capitalist Ed Chen on Season 4 of HBO's Silicon Valley. You can follo...

Episode #83 Getting to Know Actor Tim Chiou

January 19, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on actor Tim Chiou. In this first episode of the week, we got to know him and found how he got into acting and the stresses of being an Asian American student trying to get good grades. Guest  Tim Chiou is a Taiwanese-American actor who has played a number of television and film roles. He most notably played the reoccurring role of the venture capitalist Ed Chen on Season 4 of HBO's Silicon Valley. You can follow him on Instagr...

Episode #82 Best or Worst Day with Writer and Playwright G. Riley Mills

January 14, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on writer and playwright G. Riley Mills. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of their life. Gary’s best or worst was a great story about dreams and what happens when we get our hopes get up. Guest G. Riley Mills is the cofounder of Pinnacle Performance Company and co-author of The Pin Drop Principle (with David Lewis) and has taught effective communication to executives and C...

Episode #81 Getting to Know Writer and Playwright G. Riley Mills

January 12, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on writer and playwright G. Riley Mills. In this first episode of the week, we got to know him and talked about his time as an actor and how he came to write one of his latest play, Life Every Voice, and more. Guest  G. Riley Mills is the cofounder of Pinnacle Performance Company and co-author of The Pin Drop Principle (with David Lewis) and has taught effective communication to executives and CEOs across the globe. As a write...

Episode #80 Best or Worst Podcast Filmmaker & Musicians Robyn Rosenkrantz and Michael Glover

January 07, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker and musicians Robyn Rosenkrantz and Michael Glover. In this second episode, we put them on the spot and asked them about the best OR worst day of their life. They’re answer involved meeting people from a planned community created by Mussolini—yes, that Mussolini!  Guest After 7 feature films, a dozen CDs, and 30 years on the road, award-winning filmmakers & musicians Bright Blue Gorilla have plenty of entertaining...

Episode #79 Getting to Know Filmmaker & Musicians Robyn Rosenkrantz and Michael Glover

January 05, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker and musicians Robyn Rosenkrantz and Michael Glover. In this first episode of the week, we got to know them and talked about how they met, their newest film (36 Husbands), and their unique careers. Guest  After 7 feature films, a dozen CDs, and 30 years on the road, award-winning filmmakers & musicians Bright Blue Gorilla have plenty of entertaining stories to share. Producer Robyn Rosenkrantz and Director Michael G...

Episode #78 Best or Worst of THIS Year's Holidays

December 22, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma discussed the best or worst of this year’s pandemic holidays. Can you guess what Koji and Martin's best and worst are?  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 “regu...

Episode #77 Best or Worst with Actor Earl Baylon

December 17, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on actor, gamer, and friend Earl Baylon. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of their life. Earl’s moment involved when he was a Boy’s Scout and the news. Be sure to listen or watch to find out what it was. Guest  Earl Baylon is an Actor/Improviser/Voice Artist/Sometimes writer/producer based in Los Angeles, CA. He was born many years ago in the lowlands of East Hollywood, s...

Episode #76 Getting to Know Actor Earl Baylon

December 15, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on actor, gamer, and friend Earl Baylon. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of their life. Earl’s moment involved when he was a Boy’s Scout and the news. Be sure to listen or watch to find out what it was. Guest  Earl Baylon is an Actor/Improviser/Voice Artist/Sometimes writer/producer based in Los Angeles, CA. He was born many years ago in the lowlands of East Hollywood, s...

Episode #75 Best or Worst Day with Retired Pastor & Podcaster Ken Fong

December 10, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on retired pastor and podcaster Ken Fong. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of their life. Ken’s moment was something that totally surprised us and was probably one of the most awkward moments we’ve ever heard. Check out the episode to find out what it was. Guest  Rev. Dr. Ken Fong is the co-producer, host, and director of Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast, which launched...

Episode #74 Getting to Know Retired Pastor & Podcaster Ken Fong

December 08, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on retired pastor and podcaster Ken Fong. In this first episode of the week, we got to know him and talked about his journey from biology to the church and the conversation with God that changed his life. Guest  Rev. Dr. Ken Fong is the co-producer, host, and director of Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast, which launched in 2015 and has featured over 250 AAPI guests and garnered nearly 420,000 downloads worldwide. He retired f...

Episode #73 Best or Worst Day with Filmmaker Asif Akbar

December 03, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought filmmaker Asif Akbar. In this first episode of the week, we got to know him and talked about his journey to becoming a filmmaker and some of his earliest memories. Guest  Our guest Asif Akbar is a writer, producer, director, and editor originally from Ohio and currently living in Last Vegas. You can see follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/asifakbar_filmmaker/ Find Us Online  - Website: http://www.bestorworstp...

Episode #72 Getting to Know Filmmaker Asif Akbar

December 01, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought filmmaker Asif Akbar. In this first episode of the week, we got to know him and talked about his journey to becoming a filmmaker and some of his earliest memories. Guest  Our guest Asif Akbar is a writer, producer, director, and editor originally from Ohio and currently living in Last Vegas. You can see follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/asifakbar_filmmaker/ Find Us Online  - Website: http://www.bestorworstp...

Bonus Thanksgiving Episode with Koji's Son

November 26, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4 MB

This week the guys are taking the week off. But they didn't want to leave you with nothing, so Koji recorded a quick Zoom episode with his son asking him about his best or worst of Thanksgiving and what he is grateful for.  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/ 

Episode #71 Best or Worst Day with Broadcaster Ron Brewington

November 19, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on broadcaster and journalist Ron Brewington. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of their life. His moment through the guys for a loop because it was something no one has ever said before. Try to guess what Ron said.     Guest Our g Our guest Ron Brewington is a broadcaster and journalist living in Southern California. You can watch his show, Actor’s Choice, https://www.thea...

Episode #70 Getting to Know Broadcaster Ron Brewington

November 17, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought broadcaster and journalist Ron Brewington. In this first episode of the week, we got to know him and talked about his time in the Navy and how he went into broadcasting/journalism. Guest  Our guest Ron Brewington is a broadcaster and journalist living in Southern California. You can watch his show, Actor’s Choice, https://www.theactorschoicela.org/ Find Us Online  - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/  - Facebook: https:...

Episode #69 Best or Worst Day with Filmmaker Tom Huang

November 12, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on filmmaker Tom Huang. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of their life. His moment was something Koji could relate to. Can you guess what it is? Guest  Our guest Tom Huang is a writer, producer, director, editor, and actor living in Southern California.  Webpage: www.findmethefilm.com or www.seetomgo.com  Instagram: @Find Me or https://www.instagram.com/findmethefilm Fa...

Episode #68 Getting to Know Filmmaker Tom Huang

November 10, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought filmmaker Tom Huang. In this first episode of the week, we got to know him and talked about how he became a filmmaker – what his parents thoughts about his career choice and how it’s affected how he raises his own children. Guest  Our guest Tom Huang is a writer, producer, director, editor, and actor living in Southern California.  Webpage: www.findmethefilm.com or www.seetomgo.com  Instagram: @Find Me or https://www.instagra...

Episode 67 Best or Worst Day with Morley Nelson

November 05, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on actor Morley Nelson. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of their life. His moment was something we’ve never heard before.     Guest  Our guest Morley Nelson is actor and father. You can follow Morley at https://www.instagram.com/morley_nelson/.  Find Us Online  - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast...

Episode #66 Getting to Know with Actor Morley Nelson

November 03, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on actor Morley Nelson. In this first episode of the week, we got to know him and talked about how he went from actor to police officer and back to actor. Guest  Our guest Morley Nelson is an actor and father. You can follow Morley at https://www.instagram.com/morley_nelson/.  Find Us Online  - Website: http://www.bestorworstpod.com/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestWorstDayOfYourLIfePodcast/  - Twitter: https://tw...

Episode #65 Best or Worst Day with Dalmar James

October 29, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on Dalmar James. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of their life. His moment was about a call from his mother.     This week we’re asking our listeners to tell one friend about the show and tell them why you enjoy listening to the Best or Worst Pod. Our guest  Dalmar James is in business development and currently lives in Denver, Colorado. You can follow his company at htt...

Episode #64 Getting to Know Dalmar James

October 27, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.39 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on Dalmar James. In this first episode of the week, we got to know him and talked about his work as a business development guy and also got into a discussion on the greatest rapper and hip hop producer of all time. Help us improve this show and take this short – very short – quiz (https://tinyurl.com/bestorworstquiz) . We’ll choose ten random winners to receive a free copy of Koji’s graphic novel 442.     Guest  Our guest Dal...

Episode #63 Best or Worst Day with Comedian and Writer TK Kelly

October 22, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on comedian and writer TK Kelly. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him  about the best OR worst day of their life. Lucky for us, he gave us two moments. Can you guess whether we asked him for his best or worst moment?     This week we’re asking our listeners to tell one friend about the show and tell them why you enjoy listening to the Best or Worst Pod. Guest  Our guest TK Kelly is a comedian, writer an...

Episode #62 Getting to Know Comedian and Writer TK Kelly

October 20, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

 This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on comedian and writer TK Kelly. In this first episode of the week, we got to know him and talked about his work on Tosh, how he got started in comedy, and how he and his family are handling the COVID apocalypse. Please consider supporting us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bestorworstpod)    Guest  Our guest TK Kelly is a comedian, writer and unfortunately a Knicks fan. Follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.co...

Episode #61 Best or Worst Day with Writers Alison Leslie Gold and Darrin Elliot

October 15, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on authors Alison Leslie Gold and Darin Elliot. In this second episode, we put them on the spot and asked them about the best OR worst day of her life. This week we got the best of both worlds because we asked one of them for their best and one of them for their worst!    Join our show by calling our voicemail ‪(626) 427-7436 and telling us your best or worst moment. Guest  Our guest Alison Leslie gold is an author of many fic...

Episode #60 Getting to Know Alison Leslie Gold and Darrin Elliot

October 13, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

This week Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on authors Alison Leslie Gold and Darin Elliot. In this first episode of the week, we got to know both of them and talked about how they got started in writing, the project they worked on together, and of course Koji had to ask them his annoying philosophical question. Help us improve this show and take this short – very short – quiz (https://tinyurl.com/bestorworstquiz) . We’ll choose ten random winners to receive a free copy o...

Episode #59 Best or Worst Season 1 In Review

October 08, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

This is our year in review end of season 1 show where hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma talk about their best or worst moments from Season 1. (By the way, Koji says that it’s episode #60 but it’s really episode #59) 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...

Episode #58 Best or Worst of the Corona with Koji's son

October 06, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.45 MB

In this week’s super short episode host Koji Steven Sakai brought on his son and they asked each other about the best or worst of the coronavirus.     Guest  Takao is in third grade and lives in Southern California. 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 o...

Episode #57 Best or Worst Day with Best-Selling Author Margaret Dilloway

October 01, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on best-selling author Margaret Dilloway. In this second episode, we put her on the spot and asked her about the best OR worst day of her life. Hint: It was one of the most powerful stories we’ve ever heard!   Join our show by calling our voicemail ‪(626) 427-7436 and telling us your best or worst moment. Guest  Our guest Margaret Dilloway is an author who currently resides in San Diego. To see what she’s done or to see what s...

Episode #56 Getting to Know Best-Selling Author Margaret Dilloway

September 29, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

This week Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on best-selling author Margaret Dilloway. In this first episode of the week, we got to know Margaret and talked about how she got started in writing, a book about Bluetooths that she can paid to write, and about being hapa. Please consider supporting us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bestorworstpod)      Guest  Our guest Margaret Dilloway is an author who currently resides in San Diego. To see what she’s done or to see wha...

Episode #55 Best or Worst Day with Comedian Dwayne Perkins

September 24, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on comedian Dwayne Perkins. In this second episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. Hint: He had three!  This week we’re asking our listeners to tell one friend about the show and tell them why you enjoy listening to the Best or Worst Pod. Guest  Our guest Dwanye Perkins is a writer, actor, and comedian originally from Brooklyn but currently resides in Highland Park, California. Fo...

Episode #54 Getting to Know Comedian Dwayne Perkins

September 22, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

This week Hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on comedian, actor, and writer Dwayne Perkins. In this first episode of the week, we got to know Dwayne and talked about how he got started in comedy, about what the ladies think of comedians, and what the “small” dreams he has. Help us improve this show and take this short – very short – quiz (https://tinyurl.com/bestorworstquiz) . We’ll choose ten random winners to receive a free copy of Koji’s graphic novel 442.      Guest  ...

Best or Worst Day Episode #53 with runner Jack Van Scoter

September 17, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

This week hosts Koji Steven Sakai and M. Martin Mapoma brought on runner Jack Van Scoter. In this episode, we put him on the spot and asked him about the best OR worst day of his life. Hint: it had something to do with running! Please consider supporting us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bestorworstpod)] Guest  Our guest Jack Van Scoter and is currently his college, Georgetown. Follow him on Instagram at [https://www.instagram.com/j_scoots/] Find Us Online  - Website: http://www.be...

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