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Apr 2020
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We Are Atsuko Okatsuka

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In episode 141, the girls are joined by comedian Atsuko Okatsuka to talk about her experience immigrating to America and living as an undocumented immigrant, finding her way into comedy, dancing with her grandmother, and so much more!! Follow her at @AtsukoComedy on Twitter and Instagram. And check out her podcast Let's Go Atsuko: A Woke Japanese Game Show! Soon to be on Quibi! Watch her dancing with her grandma! Woohoo!

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