by Paul Ogata | Jan 8, 2016 | Blog
It was just a matter of time before this was going to happen. Recently, the Marine Corps was ordered to open combat roles to women. Seems fair. If anybody can pass training, male or female, I’d like them defending me and my country. I’ve seen them up close and...
by Paul Ogata | Dec 19, 2015 | Blog
I just got back from watching a 5AM showing of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Fear not, as a huge fan of the series, I won’t reveal any spoilers here. Or, rather, I will not reveal any plot points. But I will reveal the idiots who spoiled the movie...
by Paul Ogata | Dec 16, 2015 | Blog, Video
Ah, live improvised comedy. It’s like breakdancing on thin ice. Or swinging nunchaku blindfolded in a Precious Moments store. Or a third thing. Chain Comedy does it every Monday night in Temecula at 3rd Street Live. It’s an addictive, entertaining workshop...
by Paul Ogata | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog
Attention, Democrats! (And Republicans, too, apparently.) Donald Trump just today hit an all-new high of support in a national poll. Does it seem like he will be impossible to beat? And does it seem that the more hate he spews and negativity he generates, the more...
by Paul Ogata | Nov 22, 2015 | Blog
There’s been an awakening. Have you felt it? I have. In Hong Kong. It’s the awakening of awesomeness. For some reason, the Special Administrative Region of China is getting massive love from Disney/Lucasfilm in advance of the movie’s opening. In...
by Paul Ogata | Nov 5, 2015 | Blog, Press
It seems like everyone has a podcast these days. While I wrestle with the idea of starting one of my own, and what that would exactly provide for you, I have decided to kind of start one. So tide you over to the real thing, I give you: THE ERSATZCAST©: THE UNOFFICIAL...
