A Vietnam Podcast: Stories of Vietnam artwork

A Vietnam Podcast: Stories of Vietnam

375 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Host Niall Mackay takes listeners on a journey through the vibrant and diverse culture of Vietnam. 

In the first 9 seasons Niall focused on personal stories and experiences, with guests share insights into the everyday life, traditions, and values of the Vietnamese people. 

From artists and entrepreneurs to locals and members of the LGBTQ community, the podcast offers a unique perspective on this rapidly developing country. 

With engaging discussions and thought-provoking insights, the A Vietnam Podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in exploring the rich culture and history of Vietnam.

Since starting A Vietnam Podcast in 2019 Niall now produces podcasts worldwide and is currently on a break from creating A Vietnam Podcast (it will return!)

In the meantime he shares episodes from the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast that he produces and hosts with the Vietnam Is Awesome team.

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Episodes

Discover The Wonder & Beauty of Phong Nha With Ben Mitchell | PodSwap Vietnam Is Awesome

January 14, 2024 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

In the heart of Vietnam, there are hidden gems that beckon travelers seeking authentic adventures and unforgettable experiences. Join Niall Mackay, The Podcast Guy, as he uncovers the magic of these destinations in this episode of the Vietnam is Awesome podcast. Niall's guest for this episode is Ben Mitchell, the visionary behind Phong Nha Farm State and the luxurious Victory Road Villas. Ben's journey in transforming these locations into must-visit spots on the tourist map is nothing short...

Discover The Wonder & Beauty of Phong Nha With Ben Mitchell

January 14, 2024 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

In the heart of Vietnam, there are hidden gems that beckon travelers seeking authentic adventures and unforgettable experiences. Join Niall Mackay, The Podcast Guy, as he uncovers the magic of these destinations in this episode of the Vietnam is Awesome podcast. Niall's guest for this episode is Ben Mitchell, the visionary behind Phong Nha Farm State and the luxurious Victory Road Villas. Ben's journey in transforming these locations into must-visit spots on the tourist map is nothing short...

Discover The Secrets of Ha Long Bay With Quan Le | PodSwap Vietnam Is Awesome

January 07, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Exploring the Beauty of Vietnam's Halong Bay: A Conversation with Local Guide, Quan In this episode host Niall Mackay invites special guest Quan, a local tour guide from Ha Long Bay, who shares his wealth of knowledge and experience regarding this UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The conversation covers various aspects of the Halong Bay experience from the types of tours available to historical significance and environmental concerns.  A thorough understanding of why Halong Bay cruises, inclu...

Exploring the Insane Traffic and Developments of Ho Chi Minh City With The Travelling Clatt

October 19, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Earlier this year, I responded to a Facebook post on an ex-pat group. There were looking for someone to be on their YouTube video as they were traveling through Vietnam. So I reached out and then I kind of forgot about it. I didn't really expect the response. But luckily I did, and I was happy to make arrangements to meet Tal Oran, the host of the wildly successful Travelling Clatt YouTube channel. This is what I messaged him, "I'd love to take your own town on the back of my bike and s...

Discover Thao Dien As A Tourist With Vince Nguyen | PodSwap Vietnam Is Awesome

August 31, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Welcome to the Vietnam is awesome podcast. We'll help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. My guest today is Canadian Vietnamese, and also worked in the nightlife scene there for over 10 years. He moved to Vietnam in 2019 and has since then opened up three food and beverage businesses. The latest one is in Thao Dien which has changed dramatically post COVID and now a destination for tourists who want to see a different side of Saigon. I'm Niall Mackay, your host. I've li...

Discover The Best Boutique Hotels In Vietnam With Lauren Pienaar | PodSwap Vietnam Is Awesome

August 08, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

The Vietnam Is Awesome Podcast will help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. In this episode, we’ll share our recommendations for boutique hotels across Vietnam. My guest today is Lauren Pienaar. She has been in Vietnam now for 7 years, she's from South Africa originally. She's a singer-songwriter with Moon Rise City and is now the Head of Communications for Vietnam Is Awesome. The very maker of this podcast, she has traveled all over Vietnam to many different luxury an...

**NEW EPISODE** Elizabeth Nguyen, psychiatrist and author of "Aloha, Vietnam" discusses mental health

July 09, 2023 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Elizabeth Nguyen is from Honolulu, Hawaii, and is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees who arrived in 1975.  She has a background in Human Biology and Psychiatry, which gives her a unique perspective on the cross-cultural aspects of mental health. Her career in community mental health and her interests in spirituality and psychiatry led her to write her first book, Aloha Vietnam. Elizabeth reached out to me a while ago and shared her book with me. I am a notoriously slow reader so this int...

PodSwap | Vietnam Is Awesome - Discover The Underground Arts Scene In Saigon With Truong Que Phuong And Sabra Johnson

June 30, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Uncover the Unique Aspects of Saigon's Underground Art Scene In this episode of the Vietnam is Awesome podcast, host Niall Mackay takes us on a journey into the vibrant underground art scene of Saigon. He introduces us to two extraordinary individuals who are at the forefront of this creative movement: Truong Que Phuong, the owner of Twist Cafe and Barzinga, and Sabra Johnson, the creator of the Jackfruit Cabaret Show. Guests: - Truong Que Phuong is the owner of Twist Cafe and Barzinga, t...

PodSwap | Vietnam Is Awesome - Discover The “Old” Saigon With Pasteur Street Brewing Company’s Mischa Smith

May 26, 2023 01:00 - 11 minutes - 8.17 MB

Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We’ll help you discover the real Vietnam with Awesome experiences. I interviewed Mischa Smith who has lived in Vietnam for 10 years now. He's worked at Pasteur Street Brewing Company for eight and a half, most of those as the sales director spreading amazing craft beer across Vietnam. In our main interview we both starting reminiscing about "old" Saigon. Which isn't that old but vastly different from 10 years ago.  We talk about; What Saigon loo...

PodSwap | Vietnam Is Awesome - Discover The Best Of Saigon With Pasteur Street Brewing Company's Mischa Smith

April 23, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We’ll help you discover the real Vietnam with Awesome experiences. In this episode my guest, Mischa Smith, has lived in Vietnam for 10 years now. He's worked at Pasteur Street Brewing Company for eight and a half, most of those as the sales director spreading amazing craft beer across Vietnam. And he's also the co-host of the Beer Stories podcast, which is produced by myself and Seven Million Bikes podcast and shares stories of craft beer, highlig...

ChatGPT Interviews Me About Vietnam!

March 22, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

This episode is going to be more than a little bit different. Instead of me interviewing a guest, I'll be answering questions written by chat GPT. That's right, I'll be interacting with a machine to explore the intersection of technology and human interaction? And chat GPT wrote that sentence. So, what you're about to hear was written by chat GPT, and then it's voiced by AI from Descript the program. I used to edit all my podcasts. So I'm going to hand you over to today's host., whose ...

PodPast | Ukrainian Returns Home Days Before War - Escapes Back To Vietnam | Anastasia Sokyrka S8E8

March 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Donate to Ukraine! I met Anastasia Sokyrka in Government Quarantine in 2020 at the start of the pandemic. You can listen to my episode with her and my wife, Adrie, about our experiences while we were living them. Since then we have become close friends, a silver lining of a tough experience (17 days with no mattress, no air con and no booze!) Finally, after two years of the pandemic Anastasia was able to return to her home of Ukraine and reunite with her family. Despite the fact that Russ...

PodSwap | Hanoi is on the cusp of being the legendary Paris of the 1930, says filmmaker Oscar Wright

March 10, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We’ll help you discover the real Vietnam with Awesome experiences.  In this episode my guest, Oscar Wright, has studied various religions in India and Istanbul… practices and teaches hatha yoga and meditation and tai chi... and facilitates Zen Tango workshops that turn tango dance into meditation. He is a film maker originally from El Paso, Texas, but after spending the last 22 years in Italy he is now making a film series in Hanoi where he has be...

PodSwap | Vietnam Is Awesome - Hanoi is on the cusp of being the legendary Paris of the 1930, says filmmaker Oscar Wright

March 10, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We’ll help you discover the real Vietnam with Awesome experiences.  In this episode my guest, Oscar Wright, has studied various religions in India and Istanbul… practices and teaches hatha yoga and meditation and tai chi... and facilitates Zen Tango workshops that turn tango dance into meditation. He is a film maker originally from El Paso, Texas, but after spending the last 22 years in Italy he is now making a film series in Hanoi where he has be...

PodSwap | Vietnam Is Awesome - Discover The Life Of An Expat In Da Nang With Our Editor-in-Chief - Alan Brownbridge!

March 01, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome Podcast. We'll help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. I'm Niall Mackay, your host. I've lived in Vietnam since 2016, and I'm the host of a Vietnam podcast, A comedian, and now a brand ambassador for Vietnam Is Awesome. I came to Vietnam for a two-week vacation and was immediately taken by the beauty, friendliness, energy, and even all the quirks of Vietnam. I came back in 2016 with my wife for just six weeks, and six years later we're...

PodSwap | Beer Stories - Host of Seven Million Bikes Podcast & Producer of Beer Stories, Niall Mackay

February 22, 2023 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

In this Bonus Episode, Alex & Mischa interview Producer Niall about HIS craft beer journey!  They discuss Niall's favourite thing about beer, that time he quit drinking for a year and a half, his first memory of discovering craft beers, the Australian craft beer scene (from back in the day), visiting St. James's Gate, the sanctity of the bar area, drinking beer in The UK vs. drinking beer in The USA, big breweries acquiring craft breweries, the 1%, the problem with gendering beer styles, wh...

PodSwap | Beer Stories - Kat Marshall, Sales Rep for HiWine and Formerly of Pasteur Street Brewing Company

February 16, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Welcome to Beer Stories Episode 8 by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts! Produced by Niall Mackay. Alex & Mischa welcome their former colleague and current HiWine Sales Rep Kat Marshall into the studio to discuss the Vietnamese Craft Beer Industry from an insider's look!  Kat talks about how she got into the craft beer scene with the guys at BiaCraft & Quan Ut Ut, and then joined Pasteur Street Brewing Company as a Sales Rep before eventually moving on to the wine sales game.  They also discuss...

PodSwap | Beer Stories - Co-Founder & CEO of Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery, John Pemberton

February 05, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Produced by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts, welcome to Episode 7 of Beer Stories! Enter The Darkness with Alex & Mischa as they sit down with the man behind Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery in Saigon, Vietnam! The boys discuss the joys of starting a brewery from scratch in a foreign country, how John first discovered craft beer, HOPS!, building a brand, Joseph Conrad, Wholesale vs. Retail, why quality is the most important thing to any good craft brewery, thoughts on lo/no alcohol beers, John's...

PodSwap | Did Korey David Really Throw Candy Canes at Kids' Faces?

February 05, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Did That Really Happen? From Seven Million Bikes Podcasts. Book your tickets to see Korey David. Ever heard a joke and asked, “Did That Really Happen?”  My name’s Niall Mackay from Seven Million Bikes Podcasts and a comedian... long before I ever started comedy, when I heard comedians tell the craziest, funniest stories I would always wonder just that. And if I got a chance to meet them after the show I would always ask “Did That Really Happen?”  … and 9 times out of 10 the answer was “Yes...

PodSwap | Beer Stories - Founder & Owner of Saigon Cider, Hannah Jefferys

January 30, 2023 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

In Episode 6 of Beer Stories, Mischa & Alex welcome Hannah Jefferys, Founder and Brewmistress of Saigon Cider, into studio. The episode is bookended, as always, by The Hangover Check and Fact or Fiction. In between they discuss a range of topics, including differentiating craft cider from craft beer, Cider's specific appeal to Vietnamese drinkers, the Cider making process, some of her favourite Ciders from back home, walking the line between commercial viability and being a taste leader, uti...

PodSwap | Beer Stories - Founder of Brew Asia (Formerly SEA Brew), Charles Guerrier

January 22, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Produced by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts, in Episode 5 of Beer Stories, Alex & Mischa talk to Charles Guerrier of Brew Asia about a range of topics, including how he started the South East Asian Brewer's Conference (recently renamed Brew Asia for 2023), why he loves visiting Saigon so much, how much and how quickly Brew Asia has grown, the Vietnamese Craft Beer Industry, how you deal with armed guards storming your conference in a foreign country, getting started on Belgian beers, the fluidi...

PodSwap | Beer Stories - Founder & CEO of Turtle Lake Brewing Company, Lamont Wynn

January 15, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Produced by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts, in Episode 4 of Beer Stories, Alex & Mischa talk with the Founder of Turtle Lake Brewing Company (Hanoi, Vietnam), Lamont Wynn, about Opening a Craft Brewery in Vietnam. Over the course of the conversation they touch on stories about what Lamont was doing when he decided to start Turtle Lake, the logistics of starting any company up in Vietnam as foreigners, the particulars of starting a brewery from scratch, the first beers they brewed, the similiar...

PodSwap | Vietnam Is Awesome - Discover The Best Things To Do In Phu Quoc With Local Wellness Expert Lilly La

January 12, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

This is a brand new show from Seven Million Bikes podcasts. The Vietnam is awesome podcast. I'll be talking to people from all over Vietnam, working in tourism, bars, results, hotels, nightlife, and more to share with you experiences the prove Vietnam is awesome.  Need a stunning new logo for your brand? Or maybe a short animation? Whatever you need, you can find it on Fiverr. I’ve been using Fiverr for years for everything from ordering YouTube thumbnails, translation services, keyword ...

PodSwap | Beer Stories - Founder & CEO of Saigon's MixTape Drinks, Chad Mitchell

January 08, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

Follow and Subscribe to Beer Stories, produced by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts. In Episode 3 of Beer Stories, Alex & Mischa talk to the Founder & CEO of MixTape Drinks, Chad Mitchell, about Beer Styles! Do they even matter anymore?! They discuss the importance of learning the fundamentals of brewing before you can start playing around with style guidelines, inventing new styles of beer, the ubiquity of IPAs in the current craft beer market, style guidelines, the importance of beer styles fo...

ANNOUNCEMENT about A Vietnam Podcast

January 04, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MB

This has been a really hard decision to make, but A Vietnam Podcast is going on hiatus in it's current format. Need a stunning new logo for your brand? Or maybe a short animation? Whatever you need, you can find it on Fiverr. I’ve been using Fiverr for years for everything from ordering YouTube thumbnails, translation services, keyword research, writing SEO articles to Canva designs and more! Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned podcaster, or anyone in between, Fiverr has g...

PodSwap | Vietnamese Boat People #5 Slumdog Brothers

December 25, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

As we take a break right now between seasons, we're bringing you regularPodSwaps, where we bring you a podcast from one of our friends, which is related to Vietnam. In this episode, we share another touching episode from the Vietnamese Boat People podcast. Tracey Nguyen Mang has been on A Vietnam Podcast before . So go back and check that episode out. Tracey has shared one of her episodes with us before, which was the very first episode of the Vietnamese boat people podcast. This is one of...

PodSwap | Beer Stories - Brewmaster, Co-Founder & CEO Pasteur Street Brewing Company, Alex Violette | S1E1

December 22, 2022 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

 I am beyond excited to share this special first episode of Beer Stories hosted by my good friends Mischa Smith and Alex Violette from Pasteur Street Brewing Company and produced by me at Seven Million Bikes Podcasts. This is a combination of two major passions for me, podcasting and craft beer. I cannot thank Alex and Mischa enough for putting their trust, faith, and patience in me to get this off the ground, and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did making it.  And of course...

A SPECIAL PodSwap! Welcome to Beer Stories - A new Podcast from Seven Million Bikes Podcasts

December 20, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB

Enjoy the launch episode of Beer Stories - A new podcast produced by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts. Follow and Subscribe wherever you are listening from.  Join Mischa Smith and Alex Violette as they share their passion and knowledge of the craft beer industry. Each week, they will be joined by a different guest to discuss the world of beer and share their stories. Whether you're a seasoned craft beer enthusiast or just getting started, there's something for everyone on Beer Stories. Tune in ...

If Vietnam Was a Person, How Would You Describe Them? | Season 9 Compilation

December 15, 2022 03:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MB

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What's One Thing You Hear About Vietnam That's NOT True?

November 24, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MB

At the end of every episode of A Vietnam Podcast I ask my guests the same set of questions.  Hear every guests answers to each question in these bonus compilation episodes.  Need a stunning new logo for your brand? Or maybe a short animation? Whatever you need, you can find it on Fiverr. I’ve been using Fiverr for years for everything from ordering YouTube thumbnails, translation services, keyword research, writing SEO articles to Canva designs and more! Whether you're a budding entrep...

What Question Would You Ask A Guest?

November 16, 2022 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.92 MB

At the end of every episode of A Vietnam Podcast I ask my guests the same set of questions.  Hear every guests answers to each question in these bonus compilation episodes. Need a stunning new logo for your brand? Or maybe a short animation? Whatever you need, you can find it on Fiverr. I’ve been using Fiverr for years for everything from ordering YouTube thumbnails, translation services, keyword research, writing SEO articles to Canva designs and more! Whether you're a budding entrepr...

The Partea Podcast

November 14, 2022 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Thanks to our sponsors Mixtape Drinks we had a private pool Partea for the Seven Million Bikes Community at my new apartment - enjoying Mixtape Hard Seltzer, Partea. Thank you to Tracey, Dan & Dan, Fiona & Adam, Adrie and Carrey for coming, it was such a fun day.  And shout outs in this episode to absent community members Alistair Chapman and Pippa Claire. Also thanks to Andrew, Thien, Annie, Zion and Brandon who couldn't join us.  We moved on to Two Guys Belgian Fries on the canal in Than...

Should You Visit Vietnam?

November 09, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MB

At the end of every episode of A Vietnam Podcast I ask my guests the same set of questions.  Hear every guests answers to each question in these bonus compilation episodes.  Hear their thoughts on why you should, or why you shouldn't, visit Vietnam! Need a stunning new logo for your brand? Or maybe a short animation? Whatever you need, you can find it on Fiverr. I’ve been using Fiverr for years for everything from ordering YouTube thumbnails, translation services, keyword research, wri...

Season 9 Highlights

November 07, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Join The Community Season 9 Guests Episode 1 - Conor Kelly Episode 2 - Kevin Lee Episode 3 - Deinse Truong Episode 4 - Justin Young Episode 5 - Matt Tran Episode 6 - Myke Nguyen Episode 7 - Selena Luong Episode 8 - Tam Nguyen Episode 9 - Markeiz Ryan Follow Seven Million Bikes on Facebook or Instagram. Buy us a coffee. ------------------- Theme music composed by Lewis Wright. Main Cover Art designed by Niall Mackay. Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests an...

Join the Partea!

November 03, 2022 02:00 - 2 minutes - 1.58 MB

Join here to get 4 free cans of MixTape Brewery Partea Hard Seltzer. Seven Million Bikes podcasts couldn't happen without the support of our community. I wanna give a massive thank you to our existing Patreon members, Zion Johnson, Brandon Thompson, Dan Jones, Andrew Barry, Carey Hughes Parey, Pippa Claire, Tracy Wright, Alistair Chapman, Brandon Thompson, and our newest member, Tien Cung. To say thank you to all of our members. We're having a special pool party here at my new apartment, a...

Blooper Reel "Sorry Garrett" - Denise Truong & Micka Chu Apologizing To Editor Garrett

October 31, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MB

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PodSwap | Did Liem Smith Really Get Racially Profiled?

October 12, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

A PodSwap with my other podcast, Did That Really Happen?, sharing jokes and comedy of comedians connected to Vietnam. Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package -Get 3 months free and 63% off the 2-year plan | Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Ever heard a joke and wondered, “Did That Really Happen?” Long before I ever started comedy, when I heard comedians tell the craziest, funniest stories I would always wonder just that. And if I got a chance to meet them after the show I would alwa...

From the U.S. Airforce to Learning Vietnamese and Being On VTV | Slawpi Đô S9 E9

September 22, 2022 02:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Slawpi Đô, his pseudonym, shares why he is dedicated to learning Vietnamese. why he wants to be on Vietnamese TV, and talks about his military background, trying to start a business in Vietnam and learning to enjoy being unproductive.  In this episode Niall and Slawpi Đô talk about; what it is really like to be in the US Airforce Why he is learning Viet...

TEASER - From the U.S. Airforce to Learning Vietnamese and Being On VTV | Markeiz Ryan S9E9

September 18, 2022 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.1 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Markeiz Ryan shares why he is dedicated to learning Vietnamee. why he wants to be on Vietnamese TV, and talks about his military background, trying to start a business in Vietnam and learning to enjoy being unproductive.  In this episode Niall and Markeiz talk about; what it is really like to be in the US Airforce Why he is learning Vietnamese the chal...

TEASER - From the U.S. Airforce to Learning Vietnamese and Being On VTV | Slawpi Đô S9E9

September 18, 2022 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.1 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Slawpi Đô, his pseudonym, shares why he is dedicated to learning Vietnamese. why he wants to be on Vietnamese TV, and talks about his military background, trying to start a business in Vietnam and learning to enjoy being unproductive.  In this episode Niall and Slawpi Đô talk about; what it is really like to be in the US Airforce Why he is learning Vie...

Podswap | Did Joe Vu Really Use His Rooftop Pool To Impress Women?

September 14, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package -Get 3 months free and 63% off the 2-year plan Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Ever heard a joke and wondered, “Did That Really Happen?” Long before I ever started comedy, when I heard comedians tell the craziest, funniest stories I would always wonder just that. And if I got a chance to meet them after the show I would always ask “Did That Really Happen?” … and 9 times out of 10 the answer was “Yes!” But the difference between sharing a sto...

The Evolution of Art in Vietnam From An Art Curator | Tâm Nguyễn S9 E8

September 07, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Tâm Nguyễn has a double degree in two very different subjects, business administration, and fine arts. As an art curator she is the first and still only person host Niall has ever met in Vietnam who has this job.  In this episode Niall and Tâm talk about; following your creative side rather than family pressure to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer... creati...

TEASER The Evolution of Art in Vietnam From An Art Curator | Tâm Nguyễn S9 E8

September 05, 2022 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Tâm Nguyễn has a double degree in two very different subjects, business administration, and fine arts. As an art curator she is the first and still only person host Niall has ever met in Vietnam who has this job.  In this episode Niall and Tâm talk about; following your creative side rather than family pressure to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer... creati...

Sex Coach From A Religious, Conservative Upbringing | Selena Luong S9 E7

September 02, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Selena Luong is a Gen Z Saigonese - she was raised in a conservative and religious family without a proper sex education.  After a lot of struggles with her own sex life, it is now her mission to become a sex, love, and relationship coach to encourage more open conversations about sex and pleasure. Her biggest goal in her career as a sex coach is able to h...

TEASER Sex Coach From A Religious, Conservative Upbringing | Selena Luong S9 E7

August 30, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Selena Luong is a Gen Z Saigonese - she was raised in a conservative and religious family without a proper sex education.  After a lot of struggles with her own sex life, it is now her mission to become a sex, love, and relationship coach to encourage more open conversations about sex and pleasure. Her biggest goal in her career as a sex coach is able to h...

PodSwap | Did Matt Tran's Dad Really Blame His Mum If He Had A Small Penis?

August 25, 2022 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Enjoy an episode from our sister podcast! Ever heard a joke and wondered, “Did That Really Happen?” Long before I ever started comedy, when I heard comedians tell the craziest, funniest stories I would always wonder just that. And if I got a chance to meet them after the show I would always ask “Did That Really Happen?” … and 9 times out of 10 the answer was “Yes!” But I've now lear...

Overseas Vietnamese Returning To Give Back, Even After Losing So Much | Myke Nguyen S9 E6

August 19, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Myke Nguyen is founder and CEO at OMG Talent Group. A serial entrepreneur, he has been operating businesses in Vietnam for nearly 30 years and has cultivated a vast network across multiple industries. He’s an owner and partner of several local companies covering marketing, events, sports, community, education, commercial property and digital transformation...

Overseas Vietnam Return To Give Back, Even After Losing So Much | Myke Nguyen S9 E6

August 14, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.55 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Myke Nguye is founder and CEO at OMG Talent Group. A serial entrepreneur, he has been operating businesses in Vietnam for nearly 30 years and has cultivated a vast network across multiple industries. He started his career working for Ringier AG Media Group in the early 1990s managing print advertising sales. He then worked his way up to become Media Direct...

TEASER Overseas Vietnamese Returning To Give Back, Even After Losing So Much | Myke Nguyen S9 E6

August 14, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.56 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Myke Nguyen is founder and CEO at OMG Talent Group. A serial entrepreneur, he has been operating businesses in Vietnam for nearly 30 years and has cultivated a vast network across multiple industries. He’s an owner and partner of several local companies covering marketing, events, sports, community, education, commercial property and digital transformation...

Matt Tran Jokes About Serious Things - Escaping Vietnam | S9 E5 Matt Tran with Niall Mackay BACK Hosting

August 11, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Hailing from Los Angeles, CA with a look that can best be described as "ambiguously Southeast Asian", Matt Tran is a fresh faced comedian in the Saigon scene. A regular at comedy shows in Saigon, he's constantly looking for the funny in embarrassing moments, absurd shower thoughts, and more! Even though he does social media marketing as a job, he's barel...

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