The Unofficial Official Story Podcast

By: Koji Sakai Jennifer Field Dwayne Perkins
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  • The Unofficial Official Story Podcast
    Koji Sakai, Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins

    What are "they" not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous conspiracies, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and comedian and writer Cat Alvarado on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what’s really...maybe...happening. To hear past episodes, go to https://unofficialofficialstory.com/
    Koji Sakai
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Social Sciences True Crime
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Episodes
  • S4E11 The Devil and Ted Bundy Unraveling Notorious Crimes

    S4E11 The Devil and Ted Bundy Unraveling Notorious Crimes
    Feb 19 2025
    In this engaging podcast episode, listeners are invited to explore the lighter side of dark themes with comedian Vanessa Graddick. The episode delves into humorous and unconventional survival strategies against serial killers, using comedic insights to tackle heavy topics such as Ted Bundy's possible demonic influence and the societal pressures surrounding true crime. Through witty discussions, the Unofficial Official Story hosts and Vanessa navigate the absurdities of human behavior, crafting tales of vigilante justice and questioning the "white devil" mentality.ABOUT OUR GUEST Vanessa Graddick is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, and writer who originally hails from the frozen tundra of St. Paul, MN. She has made appearances on television shows such as “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” “Live At Gotham,” “Comics Unleashed,” and more. Additionally, she has brought her comedic talents behind the scenes to various projects. These include her role as Lead Producer on the entertaining game show “Funny You Should Ask,” as Supervising Producer on “Ms. Pat Settles It,” and as a Producer on the Emmy-nominated “Justice for All with Judge Cristina Perez.” Vanessa is the co-creator and host of the podcast “What Don’t To Watch,” where she shares humorous insights on things to watch… or not. She continues to spread her comedic wisdom on stages across the United States and beyond.RESEARCH We do most of our research online… because why not? Here are the links we quoted from or used for background or inspiration.https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1937349_1937350_1937464,00.htmlhttps://www.biography.com/crime/ted-bundyhttps://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/ted-bundy-why-did-he-kill-what-was-the-entity-he-talks-abouthttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201309/bundys-demon-part-i https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201309/bundys-demon-part-ii https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a27065967/ted-bundy-victims/https://www.businessinsider.com/the-full-timeline-of-ted-bundys-murders-2019-2#from-the-span-of-january-to-july-1974-ted-bundy-is-believed-to-have-killed-8-women-in-seattle-4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1UJgrNRcvIABOUT USWhat are "they" not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and comedian/actor/writer Cat Alvarado on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really...maybe...happening. Website: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunofficialofficialstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unoffoffstorypodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGCoSTC0bmTk5GVFHP4l3wCREDITSThe intro and outro song was created by Brian "Deep" Watters. You can hear his music at https://soundcloud.com/deepwatters.Written by Violet ChenHosts: Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai
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    53 mins
  • S4E10 Cartoon Crush Confessions and Pooh's Profound Parables FINAL MIX & MASTER

    S4E10 Cartoon Crush Confessions and Pooh's Profound Parables FINAL MIX & MASTER
    Jan 23 2025
    Ever found yourself inexplicably drawn to an animated lioness or a buffoonish cartoon villain? Join Cat, Koji, and Dwayne as they hilariously confess their cartoon crushes and what they might reveal about our twisted psyches. Meanwhile, they unravel the mental health allegories of Winnie the Pooh, proving that even honey-loving bears have their quirks. Special guest Adam Yanzer chimes in with tales of wildfire survival, blending heartfelt stories with absurd diagnoses for our beloved childhood characters. Toss in some bizarre safety tips inspired by notorious criminals, and you've got a podcast episode that's as unpredictable as Tigger on a sugar rush!

    ABOUT OUR GUEST
    Adam Yenser is a comedian and Emmy-winning writer. For ten years he wrote for The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he starred in the segments “Kevin the Cashier” and “Adam Investigates.” He has appeared on Conan, FOX Laughs, and Gutfeld!, was a freelance contributor to SNL’s Weekend Update, has written for The Oscars, and co-produced the web series “Laugh Lessons with Kevin Nealon.” Adam mixes sharp observational humor with a unique take on politics and has had sketches featured by Daily Wire and The Babylon Bee. He cohosts the Babylon Bee podcast as well as his own satirical YouTube show, The Cancelled

    RESEARCH
    We do most of our research online… because why not? Here are the links we quoted from or used for background or inspiration.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie-the-Pooh

    https://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/allegory#:~:text=Allegory%20is%20the%20expression%20of,forms%20as%20fable%20and%20parable.

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC80580/#:~:text=Pooh's%20perseveration%20on%20food%20and,as%20having%20Very%20Little%20Brain.

    ABOUT US
    What are "they" not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and comedian/actor/writer Cat Alvarado on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really...maybe...happening.

    Website: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/

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

    X: https://twitter.com/TheUnofOfStory

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unoffoffstorypodcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGCoSTC0bmTk5GVFHP4l3w

    CREDITS The intro and outro song was created by Brian "Deep" Watters. You can hear his music at https://soundcloud.com/deepwatters.

    Written by Aidan Fierro

    Hosts: Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai

    Edited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai
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    46 mins
  • S4E9 Stephen King John Lennon and the Law A Comedic Conspiracy Adventure with Seth Lawrence

    S4E9 Stephen King John Lennon and the Law A Comedic Conspiracy Adventure with Seth Lawrence
    Dec 19 2024
    Join us on a hilariously twisted journey as former corporate attorney turned comedian Seth Lawrence takes the stand-up stage to explore the zany intersections of law, laughter, and celebrity conspiracies. From uncovering the "bear necessities" of safety advice gone hilariously wrong to debating whether Stephen King is a secret assassin, this episode serves up a hearty mix of logic and lunacy. Dive into tales of celebrity deaths, wild conspiracies, and the humor of debating with a lawyer who knows his punchlines as well as his legal lines. Whether you're a conspiracy buff or just need a good laugh, Seth's anecdotes promise to keep you entertained.ABOUT OUR GUESTSeth Lawrence comes from a loving family in Orem, Utah. He went to law school and worked as an attorney in North Carolina. He is married with four kids. So, how did he end up in stand-up comedy? Funny story...In 2018, Seth was a finalist in the US Comedy Contest. In 2021, he worked as a host for the World Series of Comedy, performing in clubs all over the country. You can hear him on SiriusXM Radio on Family USA and Jeff & Larry's Comedy Roundup, if you're lucky. Seth also recorded a Dry Bar special called "Ready or Not" that is currently available on drybarcomedy.com and on the Dry Bar Comedy app.Seth has a podcast (surprised?) Called Self Help Yourself. He reviews self-help books and gives some updates on good news in the world in a segment called "Seven Minutes in Heaven." Find it everywhere you get your podcasts.RESEARCH We do most of our research online… because why not? Here are the links we quoted from or used for background or inspiration.https://lennonmurdertruth.com/https://medium.com/weird-shit/stephen-king-killed-john-lennon-44d329ea050c http://talkstephenking.blogspot.com/2010/01/king-on-jd-salinger.htmlhttps://faroutmagazine.co.uk/john-lennon-beatles-stephen-king-inspiration-the-shining-instant-karma/https://nymag.com/news/features/conspiracy-theories/stephen-king-john-lennon/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8371155/John-Lennons-photo-sighting-seen-killer-Enhanced-images-insight-murder.htmlABOUT USWhat are "they" not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and comedian/actor/writer Cat Alvarado on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really...maybe...happening. Website: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunofficialofficialstorypod/X: https://twitter.com/TheUnofOfStoryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unoffoffstorypodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGCoSTC0bmTk5GVFHP4l3wCREDITSThe intro and outro song was created by Brian "Deep" Watters. You can hear his music at https://soundcloud.com/deepwatters.Written by Lexie McMillenHosts: Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai
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    50 mins

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