Michael Sasaki's guest appearances

Michael Sasaki

Coming Out Pod

Actors With Issues with Juan Ayala

Atomic Zero Show

David Smith

Mara Wilson

Chris Brennan

Stephanie Beatriz

Susan Miller

Adrian Martinez

Buck Angel

Alex Ross

Matt Marr

Guy Branum

Flula Borg

Louis Peitzman

Kirsten Vangsness

Amanda Deibert

Riley Silverman

OwlTail

Actor and professional figure skater Michael Sasaki joins us on the show this week and shares his experience balancing his career as a figure skater with an acting career, the importance of arriving to major markets like LA or NYC with a game plan and why every actor needs a mentor.Follow Michael: www.instagram.com/mikeisreadyFollow Juan: www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficialFollow us: www.instagram.com/actorswithissues

Actor and professional figure skater Michael Sasaki joins us on the show this week and shares his experience balancing his career as a figure skater with an acting career, the importance of arriving to major markets like LA or NYC with a game plan and why every actor needs a mentor. Follow Michael: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/mikeisready" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/mikeisready</a> Follow Juan: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/juanayalaofficial</a> Follow us: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/actorswithissues" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/actorswithissues</a>

53. Michael Sasaki (Showtime's Shameless)

Joining us this week - We have Michael Sasaki East Bay Funk Guitarist &amp; Composer.  From back in the day is here today. Zooming advanced guitar studies at ya! He emerged on to the music scene in 1971 as the guitarist for the San Francisco-based band, Cold Blood. A solid member of the vibrant San Francisco music scene of the 70's, Cold Blood's signature sound featured the powerful lead vocals of Lydia Pense backed by a tight group of musicians blending jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Trained as a jazz musician, Michael was selected by the band for his ability to play the jazz-funk rhythm guitar role the band needed as well as his soaring rock influenced lead guitar solos. Michael's tasty guitar work can be heard on Hiroshima CD's  www.hiroshimamusic.com as well as on Cold Blood classics like the funky Down To The Bone, Baby I Love You and the up-tempo Donny Hathaway www.soultracks.com/donny_hathaway.htm instrumental Valdez In The Country. As a member of Cold Blood, Michael recorded with the legendary Memphis guitarist and Stax Records producer, Steve Cropper www.playitsteve.com , and jammed at San Francisco's Winterland with Carlos Santana www.santana.com, and Elvin Bishop  www.sfmuseum.org/hist5/ebishop.html just to name a few. Michael's passion for music has led him to explore a wide range of musical styles. Over the course of his career, Michael has been a member of such diverse groups as the rhythm and blues/pop Bill Summers and Summers Heat, The blues/country/rock Norton Buffalo and the Knockouts  www.norton-buffalo.com, a member of a big band jazz band, played juju-style Nigerian pop music and reggae. Recorded and toured with the Los Angeles based jazz/fusion group Hiroshima. Michael continues to pursue his eclectic musical tastes.. Michael further stretched his talents and creativity when he composed scores for theatre groups. He wrote additional music for an award winning independent film, Rabbit in the Moon  www.pbs.org/pov/pov1999/rabbitinthemoon/index2.html .You can follow Michael Sasaki @:www.nohescape.comPlease subscribe &amp; follow Atomic Zero Show @:Twitter:https://twitter.com/atomiczeroshowFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AtomicZeroShowInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/atomiczeroshowSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AtomicZero)

Joining us this week - We have Michael Sasaki East Bay Funk Guitarist &amp; Composer.  From back in the day is here today. Zooming advanced guitar studies at ya! He emerged on to the music scene in 1971 as the guitarist for the San Francisco-based band, Cold Blood. A solid member of the vibrant San Francisco music scene of the 70's, Cold Blood's signature sound featured the powerful lead vocals of Lydia Pense backed by a tight group of musicians blending jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Trained as a jazz musician, Michael was selected by the band for his ability to play the jazz-funk rhythm guitar role the band <a href="https://www.nohescape.com/schedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">needed </a>as well as his soaring rock influenced lead guitar solos. Michael's tasty guitar work can be heard on Hiroshima CD's  <a href="http://www.hiroshimamusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hiroshimamusic.com </a>as well as on Cold Blood classics like the funky Down To The Bone, Baby I Love You and the up-tempo Donny Hathaway <a href="http://www.soultracks.com/donny_hathaway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.soultracks.com/donny_hathaway</a>.htm instrumental Valdez In The Country. As a member of Cold Blood, Michael recorded with the legendary Memphis guitarist and Stax Records producer, Steve Cropper <a href="http://www.playitsteve.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.playitsteve.com</a> , and jammed at San Francisco's Winterland with Carlos Santana <a href="http://www.santana.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.santana.com</a>, and Elvin Bishop  <a href="http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist5/ebishop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sfmuseum.org/hist5/ebishop</a>.html just to name a few. Michael's passion for music has led him to explore a wide range of musical styles. Over the course of his career, Michael has been a member of such diverse groups as the rhythm and blues/pop Bill Summers and Summers Heat, The blues/country/rock Norton Buffalo and the Knockouts  <a href="http://www.norton-buffalo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.norton-buffalo.com</a>, a member of a big band jazz band, played juju-style Nigerian pop music and reggae. Recorded and toured with the Los Angeles based jazz/fusion group Hiroshima. Michael continues to pursue his eclectic musical tastes.. Michael further stretched his talents and creativity when he composed scores for theatre groups. He wrote additional music for an award winning independent film, Rabbit in the Moon  <a href="http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov1999/rabbitinthemoon/index2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pbs.org/pov/pov1999/rabbitinthemoon/index2.html</a> . You can follow Michael Sasaki @: <a href="http://www.nohescape.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nohescape.com</a> Please subscribe &amp; follow Atomic Zero Show @:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/atomiczeroshow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/atomiczeroshow</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AtomicZeroShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AtomicZeroShow</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/atomiczeroshow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/atomiczeroshow</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/AtomicZero" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/AtomicZero" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/AtomicZero</a>)

Atomic Zero Show #48 Michael Sasaki

Growing up, actor Michael Sasaki (BIFL; Kidding; S.W.A.T.) was a competitive figure skater and the kind of guy who "always had a girlfriend." Michael discusses finding his truth by way of the Robinsons-May catalog, mistaking club culture for gay culture early on in his journey, and coming to terms with the fact that his Japanese heritage might be somewhat in conflict with his sexuality. Plus, puka shells and spiky hair - must be an early 2000's coming out!Follow Michael on Instagram at @mikeisready.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5207650/advertisement

Growing up, actor Michael Sasaki (BIFL; Kidding; S.W.A.T.) was a competitive figure skater and the kind of guy who "always had a girlfriend." Michael discusses finding his truth by way of the Robinsons-May catalog, mistaking club culture for gay culture early on in his journey, and coming to terms with the fact that his Japanese heritage might be somewhat in conflict with his sexuality. Plus, puka shells and spiky hair - must be an early 2000's coming out! Follow Michael on Instagram at @mikeisready. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5207650/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/5207650/advertisement</a>

Episode 39: Michael Sasaki