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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 Nguyen386 - Kevin Pham - Do Vietnamese People Share the Same Heroes?
Kevin Pham is an Assistant Professor of Political Theory at the University of Amsterdam. He is the author of The Architects of Dignity: Vietnamese Visions of…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen385 - Louie Nguyen - How Can We Invest Safely In Vietnam?
Louie Nguyen is a seasoned global investor, with a particular focus on disruptive endeavors and mobilizing capital and human resources to solve community pain…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen384 - Khue Pham - Getting to the Real Story
Khue Pham was born in Berlin in 1982 to a Vietnamese family and her love for storytelling began with childhood trips to the library. From writing poems as a…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen383 - Joseph Nguyen - What Gives Us the Right to Push Vietnamese History and Language in U.S. Schools?
Joseph Nguyễn received his M.A. focusing on Vietnamese and Vietnamese Diaspora Studies at Columbia University. In 2022, he also received a Fulbright Fellowship…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth NguyenEpisode 3 - SEA Dreams - Why Does SINGAPORE Lead the Way in Southeast Asia?
Singapore is a city-state with few natural resources and a colonial past. How was it able to grow into an economic powerhouse and what lessons can be learned…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen382 - Tymay Lay - Can Jokes Still Be Funny Without the Asian Accent?
Tymay Lay is an online content creator responsible for the creation of Dear Diary and Peggy and other True Stories from her Imagination from @Tymaylay. In this…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen381 - Nam Phong Dialogues - Kevin Pham and Yen Vu
On this episode of the Vietnamese podcast, Kevin and Yen delve into their academic backgrounds, the inception of their podcast 'Nam Phong Dialogues', and the…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen380 - Joseph Nguyen - Why is Vietnamese Being Taught Side By Side in U.S. Schools?
Joseph Nguyễn received his M.A. focusing on Vietnamese and Vietnamese Diaspora Studies at Columbia University. In 2022, he also received a Fulbright Fellowship…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen379 - The Rolling 90's Music Scene with Kenneth and Guests Son Vu and Chris Tran
Join Kenneth as he sits down with his former club-promoting partner (1995-1997), Son Vu. Together with Chris Tran from Little Saigon, they take a trip down…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth NguyenEpisode 2 - SEA Dreams - Coffee and Beyond
Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee producer and the top producer of Robusta beans, but its coffee story is much more than numbers. In this episode of…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen378 - Eric Nong - A Deep Dive into Vietnamese Cinema with Viet Film Festival Artistic Director
Born and raised in Orange County, California, Eric Nong is a self-taught classic film buff who, since 2021, has served as Viet Film Fest Artistic Director. In…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen377 - Daniel Nguyen + Katherine Lam - Why Representation Matters
Daniel Nguyen, originally from the Pacific Northwest, made history as the first person of color on the City Council of Lake Oswego, Oregon, and currently…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen376 - Andy Ho aka Hoey Farmer from the V Unit
Andy Ho, known by his stage name HoeyFarmer, is a stand-up comedian and entertainer whose unique journey began in the fields as a farmer for four years…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen375 - Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen - MC Paris by Night
Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên is a Vietnamese-American singer, songwriter, and master of ceremonies and co-host of Paris by Night…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen374 - Sahra Nguyen - Founder Nguyen Coffee Supply
Nguyen Coffee Supply was founded by Sahra Nguyen, a 1st generation Vietnamese American and a quintessential Millennial of the “Slash Generation”. Her…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth NguyenEpisode 1 SEA Dreams - What is Pho?
Welcome to SEA Dreams! Explore Southeast Asia’s dynamic past, present, and future landscape through the lens of culture, food, business, history, and politics…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen373 - Loan Le - Author + Senior Editor
Loan Le is a Senior Editor at Atria Books. She began her publishing career at Gallery Books and Scout Press in 2014, then joined Atria in 2016. She graduated…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen372 - Triet Tran - Can We Get Just An "I Love You"?
Triet Tran, also known as Tee, was born in Vietnam but raised and currently reside in Houston, Texas. He is a content creator who focuses on making comedic…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen371 - Kayli Tran - Actress
Kayli Tran is an American actor who’s made waves with her major breakout role in the critically acclaimed A24/HBO show The Sympathizer. Helmed by visionary…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen370 - Fred Le - What Does it Take to Be Funny?
Fred Le is a comedian and filmmaker based in LA. He, along with fellow comic Andy Van co-created the all-Vietnamese comedy show Embarrassed by Night which…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen369 - KT Nguyen - Crafting a Thriller Novel Around Obsession and Compulsion Disorder
Join K. T. Nguyen, a former magazine editor whose features have graced the pages of Glamour, Shape, and Fitness, as she shares stories from her life spent…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen368 - Andrew Lam - Why Do Our Stories Matter?
Andrew Lam is the author of Perfume Dreams: Reflections on the Vietnamese Diaspora, which won the 2006 PEN Open Book Award, and East Eats West: Writing in Two…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen367 - Lan Ho -What Makes Vietnamese Coffee Truly Vietnamese? Exploring the Journey and Vision of the Founder of Fat Miilk Coffee
Lan Ho is a Vietnamese American who made a bold career change from pharmacist to coffee entrepreneur after being furloughed during the pandemic. She pivoted to…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen366 - Hồng Thảo - Unlocking Philanthropy: How Does the Gates Foundation Give Away Money?
Hồng Thanh Phương Thảo (She/Her/Hers) is a Senior Program Officer supporting advocacy for the Digital Public Infrastructure and Inclusive Financial Systems…
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365 - Dr. Stefan Bean - Orange County Superintendent of Schools
Stefan was born as Nam Le Thanh in Saigon in the early 70s of war-torn Vietnam. He was stricken by polio at the age of two, leaving him paralyzed from the…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen364 - Chef Nguyen Bui + Chef Minh Phan + Gustavo Arellano - The State of Dining
The Vietnamese podcast goes on the road in person at Chef Nguyen Bui's Buivette, a series of steakhouse dinners in the intimate setting of his loft in the Arts…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen363 - Mike Tatarski - Journalism in Vietnam Today
Michael Tatarski is an American journalist based in Vietnam. Tatarski is the writer of Vietnam Weekly, and served as Editor-in-Chief of Saigoneer, a Ho Chi…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen362 - Mixed Miyagi - Rapper
Originally from Cần Thơ, Vietnam, Mixed Miyagi was raised in Tampa, Florida, where he was captivated by the Hip Hop Culture. As a biracial immigrant, he holds…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen361 - Trung Nguyen - Some Truth About War
Trung Nguyen is a distinguished former Army Ranger, having served with honor in the elite 2/75th Ranger Regiment. With over 14 years of dedicated law…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen360 - Bob Nguyen - Bad Influence Tattoo
Bob Nguyen has been a staple of the Vietnamese community since opening the first Vietnamese owned tattoo shop in Orange County, in particular, Little Saigon…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen359 - NODEY - A Musical Artist Journey from France to Vietnam
Nodey is a dynamic Vietnamese-French music DJ, beatmaker and producer whose beats and melodies transcend borders. In this podcast, we explore Nodey's unique…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen358 - Erica Kim - How Were Little Saigons in the U.S. Built?
Erica Allen-Kim is an assistant professor of architectural history at the University of Toronto. Erica is the author of Building Little Saigon - This work is…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen357 - Peter "Broke the Habit'
‘brokethehabit’ or also known as Peter is a Vietnamese-Canadian content creator from Vancouver, BC, CANADA who focuses on heartfelt conversations that resonate…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen356 - Chef David Nguyen Part 2
David Nguyen is a first generation Vietnamese American Cook and Content Creator. His culinary journey started at a young age. Growing up, he'd watch his mom…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen355 - Hồng Anh Nguyễn - Writer + Director
Hồng Anh Nguyễn is a queer German-Vietnamese writer, director, and editor currently based in Frankfurt am Main and Ho Chi Minh City. Her short film SAIGON KISS…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen354 - Kevin Boston Cao - Starting From Zero in Hollywood
Kevin Boston is a Los Angeles-based award-winning director and producer with multiple VMAs/BET nominations. Known for his experience in the entertainment…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen353 - Chris Wong + Weiko Lin - Who Composes Music in Vietnamese Films?
Christopher Wong is a film composer. He is known for his musical scores in Vietnamese theatrical films and independent Asian American films including Journey…
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352 - Minh Ngoc Vu - How a Top Litigator Becomes a Champion for Civil Rights and Accessibility
After graduating from law school, Minh spent nearly a decade as a litigator at one of the world’s top law firms, where she handled a variety of cases at all…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen351 - Hoang Nguyen - What is the Future of Laser Science?
Hoang Nguyen is a senior laser scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen350 - Viet Thanh Nguyen - Author of The Sympathizer
Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel The Sympathizer is a New York Times best seller and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The novel has been made into an HBO Series…
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349 - Phil Van - Writer/Director
Phillip Van has worked as a commercial and branded narrative content director for over a decade. His projects often highlight the surreal in the everyday…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen348 - Supdawk - Content Creator
Supdawk kicked off in 2020, founded by the dawk going by "Anonymous." This Vietnamese-American, born to refugee parents, was raised in Chicago but now…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen347 - David Nguyen - Chef
David Nguyen is a first generation Vietnamese American Cook and Content Creator. His culinary journey started at a young age. Growing up, he'd watch his mom…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen346 - Kieu Chinh - Actress - The Sympathizer
Kieu Chinh is a Vietnamese-American actress, producer, humanitarian, lecturer and philanthropist…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen345 - Anh Do - Creative Director and Head of Music at Expedia
Anh Do is a creative director and marketing executive. As Executive Creative Director, Head of Music at Expedia Group, she oversees music supervision and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen344 - Gee Q Pham - Rapper
Gee Q Pham a Southeast San Diego native & rapper has been recording his own music since 2003…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen343 - Bao Nguyen - Director of The Greatest Night In Pop
Bao Nguyen is an Emmy-nominated Vietnamese American filmmaker whose work has been seen on HBO, Netflix, the New York Times, ESPN, among many others. He…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen342 - Thu Nguyen + Timothy Bui - M.E.M.O. - Medical, Educational Missions & Outreach.
M.E.M.O. is an acronym for Medical, Educational Missions & Outreach. A The organization consists of a group of doctors, health professionals, and student…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen341 - Christina Vo - Author
Christina Vo is a Santa Fe-based author whose work delves into themes such as loss, intergenerational trauma, healing, identity, and the notions of home and…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen340 - Kieu-Linh Caroline Valverde - Ao Dai Festival Curator
Professor Kieu-Linh Caroline Valverde received her B.A. in Political Science and Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Her…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen339 - Jacqueline Thu Thao - Executive Producer of Fragile Flower
Dr. Jacqueline Thu Thao (Dr. J) is the executive producer of the new feature film Fragile Flower. Before she entered into the film industry, Dr. J graduated…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen338 - Jeannie Mai - Television Host + Fashion Expert + Producer
Jeannie Camtu Mai is an American television personality, best known for her work on the makeover show How Do I Look? and the syndicated daytime talk show The…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen337 - Tahnee Phan - Assistant Superintendent Garden Grove Unified School District
Tahnne Phan has spent 24 years in public education, working in the Garden Grove Unified School District. She has spent time as an elementary school teacher…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen336 - Alex Thai - Research Assistant Professor at the Vietnam Center and Archive
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 Nguyen335 - Francis Lam - Host of the Splendid Table
Francis Lam is the host of The Splendid Table, produced by American Public Media. A regular contributor and frequent guest host on The Splendid Table since…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen334 - Pham Dinh Hue - Cố Vấn Ngành Giáo Dục
Pham Dinh Hue là một người cố vấn về ngành giáo dục đã nghỉ hưu với hơn ba thập niên làm việc trong lãnh vực giáo dục tai đại học Quận Cam…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen333 - Viet D. Dinh — American Legal Scholar and Former Chief Legal and Policy Officer of Fox Corporation
Viet D. Dinh — American legal scholar, former Chief Legal and Policy Officer of Fox Corporation and former U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Legal Policy…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen332 - Chris Tran - Chris Tran Travels - Content Creator
Chris Tran is a content creator and former language instructor. He's been a language and social sciences teacher. Currently living in Saigon…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen331 - Rachele Nguyen - Singer
Rachele Nguyen was a contestant on season 2023 of The Voice. As Rachele's voice highlighted unbelievable notes, she received a chair turn from Reba McEntire…
The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen330 - Gustavo Arellano - Los Angeles Times Columnist + Author
Gustavo Arellano is an American writer and journalist. He is a featured contributor for the Los Angeles Times and the former editor of Orange County's…