Atco Akatska
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Atco Akatska has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Fresh Air (Jul 2025). Atco Akatska was the main guest on the Fresh Air episode featuring a discussion about her experiences with immigration, family trauma, and her comedy career, including her Hulu special. She highlighted her collaboration with Margaret Cho, describing their relationship as peers and friends, and credited Cho as a foundational influence in her life and work, stating, "Without Margaret Cho, there's no me.
Stand-up comedian and performer at Independent / touring comedian (media appearances incl. public radio and streaming specials) specializing in Stand-up comedy, Storytelling, Immigrant experience (Japan → U.S.).
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on Fresh Air |
| Role | Stand-up comedian and performer |
| Affiliation | Independent / touring comedian (media appearances incl. public radio and streaming specials) |
Which podcasts has Atco Akatska appeared on?
Tanya brought up Atco Akatska; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on Fresh Air.
- Atsuko Okatsuka on Caretaking, Comedy, and Growing Up Late | Fresh Air on Fresh Air (Jul 2025) — Tanya
What is Atco Akatska mentioned alongside?
Recommends: Margaret Cho
Worked with: Margaret Cho