Podcast Episodes

521 - How Did A Former Army Officer Become The Bridge Between U.S. And Vietnamese Defense? - Tuan Le

In this episode, Ken sits down with Tom Le—a West Point graduate, former U.S. Army officer, and current civilian research analyst for the Defense POW…

7 hours ago

520 - What Does It Take To Win An Emmy? - Doan Hoang Curtis

In this episode, Ken sits down with News & Documentary Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and researcher Doan Huang Curtis.

Doan reflects on her recent Emmy…

1 day, 7 hours ago

519 - How Did A Math Teacher Build Vietnam’s Most Iconic Indie Music Venue? - Duc-Anh Vo (Chú Đa)

In this episode, Ken sits down with Duc Anh Vo (Chú Đa / DA), co-founder of the legendary Hanoi Rock City (HRC).

DA reflects on his unique journey fro…

4 days, 7 hours ago

518 - What Happens When A 1975 Refugee Returns To Saigon 50 Years Later? - Phuc Tran

In this episode, Ken sits down with Phuc Tran—author of the acclaimed memoir Sigh, Gone—for a deeply reflective conversation about returning to Vietn…

5 days, 7 hours ago

517 - Can A Latino Leader Win The Race For Mayor In Little Saigon? - Carlos Manzo

In this episode, Ken sits down with Carlos Manzo - Westminster City Council Member (District 2) and candidate for Mayor of Westminster. Recorded live…

1 week ago

516 - Why a Tech VP Used A Spreadsheet To Find Love? - Olapolala

In this episode of The Vietnamese Podcast, host Kenneth Nguyen sits down with Ola (Ola Polala)—a former AR/VR tech director, multi-hyphenate content …

1 week, 1 day ago

515 - Why Are There So Few Vietnamese Performers on Broadway? - Evelyn Mê-Linh

In this episode, Ken sits down with classical soprano and musical theater performer Evelyn Mê-Linh. Evelyn shares her journey from a painfully shy ch…

1 week, 3 days ago

514 - Why Being "Mơ Hồ" (Ambiguous) Is an Artist's Greatest Superpower? - Minh H Phan

In this episode, Ken sits down with multidisciplinary conceptual artist Minh H Phan for an expansive, deeply soulful exploration of world-building, p…

1 week, 5 days ago

513 - Why Can’t AI Replace Human Writers? - Ky Phong Paul Tran

In this episode, Ken catches up with 30-year longtime friend Kiphong Paul Tran, a decorated writer, educator, 2024 Teacher of the Year winner, and de…

2 weeks ago

512 - Why Are Overseas Vietnamese Chefs Suddenly Moving Back To Saigon?- Helen Nha Van

In this episode, Ken sits down with Helen Nha Van, a brilliant PhD researcher examining the political economy, class dynamics, and cultural friction …

3 weeks, 2 days ago