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The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen
Being a part of the Vietnamese culture of over 100 million people comes with plenty of history, privilege, honor, and not to mention painful challenges. Join Kenneth Nguyen as he spotlights Vietnamese experience from around the world! Each podcast episode explores the creative process of individuals shaping the diversity of what it means to be Vietnamese--as a local, born and raised, or as a third culture kid. Gain insight on the divisions that separate us politically and culturally. This…
Episodes
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen438 - Do You Regret Moving To Vietnam? Khoa Nguyen - Professor at RMIT Saigon
Twenty years ago, one of my best friends, Khoa Trong Nguyen moved to Vietnam to start a new life in Vietnam and a career in the new Vietnamese film industry…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen437 - What Is Real Freedom? Phan Khoi - Viet History Makers
In this episode of Viet History Makers, we sit down with Kevin Pham to explore the life and legacy of Phan Khôi (1887–1959)—a towering yet often…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen436 - How Are Guam and Vietnam Connected? Nam C Kim
In this episode, we return with Dr. Nam C. Kim, an anthropologist and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to reflect on the 50th anniversary of…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen435 - Is This The United States of America You Want? Chris Tran and Kenneth Nguyen
In this special July 4th episode, I sit in conversation with Chris Tran from Little Saigon Official to discuss a topic close to our hearts: the importance of…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen434- Who Are The Vietnamese British? Tuyet Van Huynh
Tuyet Van Huynh specializes in Film, Immersive Film, Theatre and Multi Disciplinary work. She is an advocate in amplifying and championing underrepresented…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen433 - What Would South Vietnam Look Like Without U.S. Intervention? Prof. Sean Fear
Historian and professor Sean Fear joins Kenneth to discuss the complexities of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War and how it shaped the war’s outcome…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen432 - Was Ancient Vietnamese Just the New Chinese Language? Ancient Vietnam with Prof. John Phan
Welcome to the first episode of our sub-series, Ancient Vietnam, where we explore the depths of Vietnam's early history through language, culture, and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen431 - Can You Fight Destiny? Viet History Makers - Kevin Pham
In this episode of Viet History Makers, co-hosts Kenneth Nguyen and Kevin Pham explore the history of The Tale of Kieu (Truyện Kiều), the seminal poetic…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen430 - Are We Learning Anything From Past Wars? Dr. Andrew Wells Dang from the U.S. Institute of Peace
We sit down with Dr. Andrew Wells-Dang, a senior expert at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), for a conversation about Vietnam, geopolitics, and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen429 - How is Language the Key to Who We Are? John Phan - Linguist
John D. Phan is an Associate Professor of Vietnamese Humanities at Columbia University, based in the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures and the…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen428 - Is All Propaganda Harmful? Viet History Makers - Nguyễn Khắc Viện
In this episode of Viet History Makers, co-hosts Kevin Pham and Kenneth Nguyen look into the life of Nguyễn Khắc Viện — a revolutionary intellectual, physician…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen427 - Can We Still Create Without Trauma?
In this roundtable discussion Kenneth Nguyen, we bring together four artists in Vietnamese literature, art, and academia to reflect on creativity, memory, and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen426 - Why Should We Have More Vietnamese Podcasts? Mia Nguyen - Viet Boss Babes
Mia Nguyen is a Vietnamese community builder and the founder of Viet Boss Babes - a Vietlish podcast and media platform sharing Vietnamese culture, identity…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen425 - Tony Bui - How Did The Vietnamese American Film Industry Begin?
In this episode of The Vietnamese podcast, host Anderson Le sits down with Tony Bui, a pioneer in the Vietnamese American independent cinema space. Tony is a…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen424- Can The Japanese Internment Camps Happen Again? - Author Kevin Nguyen
Can The Japanese Internment Camps Happen Again? In this episode, we sit with Kevin Nguyen, author of the new novel Mỹ Documents, a chilling and satirical…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth NguyenWhen Does The WAR End For Us?
On the 50th anniversary of April 30, 1975 — the official end of the Vietnam War — I sat in silence at home and thought about what a few of us have been…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen423 - Does Academic Freedom Kill Freedom? Viet History Makers - Dao Duy Anh
In this episode of Viet History Makers, host Kenneth Nguyen and co-host Kevin Pham explore the life and legacy of Đào Duy Anh (1904–1988), a pioneering figure…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen422- What Does April 30 Mean To You? Andrew Lam - Author and Journalist
Andrew Lam is a Vietnamese American author and journalist known for his insightful and humorous explorations of the Vietnamese diaspora and immigrant identity…
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421 - Timothy Linh Bui - How Did We Get Those Films Off The Ground?
In this episode of The Vietnamese, we sit down with veteran director/producer Timothy Linh Bui to explore his journey in the film business from Hollywood to…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen420 - Đoan Hoàng Curtis - Netflix Series Producer - Turning Point: The Vietnam War
In this episode of The Vietnamese Podcast, we’re joined by Đoan Hoàng Curtis, a director and producer, to discuss her journey in the world of documentary…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen419 - Is It Worth Living After Defeat? The Last 5 Generals
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity: Vietnamese Visions of Decolonization (Oxford University Press…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen418 - Viet Cinema Canon - Duong Dieu Linh -
In this episode of The Vietnamese podcast, host Anderson Le sits down with Duong Dieu Linh, a distinctive voice in Vietnam’s new wave of independent cinema…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen417 - Can Our Past Be Reconciled? Alex-Thai Dinh Vo
Alex-Thai Dinh Vo is Research Assistant Professor at the Vietnam Center & Archive (VNCA), Texas Tech University. He is a historian of modern Vietnam and East…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen416 - What Happened to the Fate of Vietnam’s POW's and MIA's - Dr. Jay Veith
We sit in conversation with historian Dr. Jay Veith to uncover the forgotten and often overlooked story of how the United States worked to recover POWs and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen415 - Can You Ever Be Vietnamese Enough? - Chris Tran Travels
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Chris Tran from Chris Tran Travels to explore the complexities of identity and culture as third-culture kids. We both…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen414 - Why Make Movies In Vietnam? Film Director Ham Tran
In this episode of The Vietnamese Podcast, host Anderson Le is joined by acclaimed film director Ham Tran. Together, they discuss the current state of the film…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen413 - Is America Becoming Great Again? Viet Thanh Nguyen
We sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen for a raw conversation that bridges literature, politics, and global affairs. Viet brings…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen412 - Hung La - Who is the "Dangerous Man" Behind Lựu Đạn?
Hung La is a Vietnamese-American fashion designer based in London, known for his innovative menswear and exploration of Asian identity in fashion. Growing up…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen411- Viet Cinema Canon - Nguyễn Võ Nghiêm Minh - How is Viet Cinema Being Reclaimed?
In this first episode of The Viet Cinema Canon, host Anderson Le is joined by Vietnamese director Nguyen Vo Nghiem Minh. Together, they discuss Minh’s journey…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen410 - Diana Nguyen - From Comic to Clown Doctor
Born to Vietnamese refugee parents and raised in Melbourne, Diana Nguyen’s work blends her Vietnamese heritage with her personal experiences, offering…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen409 - Viet History Makers - Can Well-Behaved Women Make History?
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity: Vietnamese Visions of Decolonization (Oxford University Press…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen408 - Viet History Makers - Nguyễn Văn Thiệu - When Do You Give Up in a Fight?
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity: Vietnamese Visions of Decolonization (Oxford University Press…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen407 - Dustin Nguyen - From Vietnam to Hollywood to Vietnam and Back Again
Dustin Nguyen has left a mark on global audiences since the 1980s, first appearing alongside Tom Selleck in Magnum P.I. and later making waves in Hollywood…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen406 - Viet History Makers - Can Truth Be The Enemy? A Look into the Life of Nguyễn Mạnh Tường
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity: Vietnamese Visions of Decolonization (Oxford University Press…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth NguyenAlex Duong Needs Our Support
This is a special segment for a friend of the podcast, Alex Duong, who is in need of our community's support. Alex recently was diagnosed with a rare cancer…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen405 - Viet History Makers - Who Was Ho Chi Minh? Part 2
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity: Vietnamese Visions of Decolonization (Oxford University Press…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen404 - Viet History Makers - Who Was Ho Chi Minh? Part 1
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity, in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth NguyenEp. 9 - SEA Dreams - Why Hasn't There Been Any Modern Asian Soccer Teams in the World Cup?
In this episode of SEA Dreams, we dive into the world of soccer in Southeast Asia—its growth, challenges, and the elusive dream of making it to the FIFA World…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen403 - Viet History Makers - Phạm Quỳnh - How to Seduce Your Enemy
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity, in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen402 - Theresa Bui Costanzo - Rebuilding After The 2025 Altadena Fire
In this episode, we sit down with Theresa Costanzo Bui, a survivor of the devastating Altadena Fire of 2025. As the inferno swept through her community…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen401 - Viet History Makers - Can the Vietnamese Think for Themselves?
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity, in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen400 - Cat Bao Le + Tin Thanh Nguyen - Who Are The Vietnamese Deportables?
In this episode, we sit down with two leaders driving change and justice for Southeast Asian communities in the South. Our first guest, Cat Bao Le has been…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen399 - Linda Nguyen - Rose Parade Float Producer, Love 2 Yeu’s “Journey of Dreams”
Linda Nguyen 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮. She has elevated…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen398 - Viet History Makers - Did President Ngô Đình Diệm Deserve to Die?
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity, in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen397 - Chris Tran Travels - Why Don't We Get Along?
Chris Tran is a teacher and content creator, born in Los Angeles, California, and now based in Vietnam. As a second-generation Vietnamese-American, he blends…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth NguyenEp. 8 - SEA Dreams - Is Cryptocurrency a Game Changer or Ticking Time Bomb for Southeast Asia?
In this episode of Southeast Asian Dreams, we tackle one of the region’s most pressing modern debates: is cryptocurrency a game-changer or a ticking time bomb…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen396 - Kevin and Kelly Luu - Writer/Director - Does Our Real Voice Matter?
Kevin and Kelly Luu are a writer-director duo raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts and based in Los Angeles. Inspired by their parents' harrowing journey to…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen395 - Viet History Makers - Nguyen Thi Dinh - How Does One Become A Revolutionary?
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity, in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen394 - What Jennifer Did - Can Parental Pressure Be Blamed For Murder?
Jeremy Grimaldi, Executive Producer of Netflix’s true-crime documentary What Jennifer Did, is an award-winning author, celebrated for A Daughter’s Deadly…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen393 - Viet History Makers - Would Democracy Be Good for Vietnam? - Phan Chu Trinh
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity, in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen392 - Hoang Nguyen - If You Don't Have a Seat At the Table You ARE the Menu
Hoàng Nguyễn is the Director of External Affairs at AAPI Equity Alliance, a co-founding partner of the national organization Stop AAPI Hate. He currently leads…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen391 - Chef Helene An - Mẹ Ðỡ Ðầu Của Am Thực Fusion Mỹ
Trong tập đầy cảm xúc của The Vietnamese Podcast, host Kenneth Nguyễn trò chuyện cùng đầu bếp huyền thoại Helene An, người thường được mệnh danh là "mẹ đỡ…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth NguyenEp. 7 - SEA Dreams - FOOD FIGHT! What is the Best National Dish in Southeast Asia?
In this episode of SEA Dreams, we dive into one of the most delicious debates: which Southeast Asian dish reigns supreme? From pho to pad thai, curries to nasi…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen390 - Viet History Makers - Emperor Bao Dai - What Would You Do As The Last King?
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity, in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen389 - Vietnamese History Makers - Phan Boi Chau - How Would You Respond to Colonialism Today?
Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity, in this compelling sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth NguyenEpisode 6 - SEA Dreams - Patrons or Parasites? The Digital Nomad Debate in Southeast Asia
In this episode of SEA Dreams, we delve into the rise of digital nomadism and its unique relationship with Southeast Asia. What began as a niche lifestyle for…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen388 - Dr. Thao Ha - Making Sense of the Divisive 2024 Elections
Join Dr. Thao Ha—a sociology professor with a backstory of survival and resilience. In this episode of The Vietnamese podcast, Kenneth Nguyen hosts Dr. Thao Ha…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth NguyenEpisode 5 - SEA Dreams - Can One Culinary Rating System Be Used For the Entire World?
In this episode of SEA Dreams, we explore the Michelin star rating system’s journey from its beginnings as a French tire company’s travel guide to its status…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen387 - Sean Porter - Comedian
Sean Porter is a Vietnamese comedian born and raised in LA, and has been featured on season 2 of HBO’s Sweet Life: Los Angeles, Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth NguyenEpisode 4 - SEA Dreams - How Does Common Law and Civil Law Affect Southeast Asian Countries?
Join us as we look into the histories behind civil law and common law, examining how these legal frameworks influence governance, judiciary processes, and even…