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…

14 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, 14 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, 14 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, 14 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