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10 Feb 2022PodSwap | Discover An Emerging Comedy Scene In Saigon - What About Vietnam Podcast00:35:27

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We're going to be starting season 8 soon , we've got some amazing guests lined up for you!

We're going to give you some more bonus content, I'm sharing with you an episode that I recently recorded with Kerry Newsome on her podcast What about Vietnam.

We talk about the comedy scene and entertainment in Saigon and Vietnam, especially after the pandemic. Kerry is going to be coming up as a guest on A Vietnam Podcast when we get restarted so make sure to look out for that episode.

Enjoy this special bonus episode pod swap with Kerry Newsome where I was interviewed on her podcast What About Vietnam.

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From the What About Vietnam Website.

What About if I told you there is a “happening” Comedy Scene in Saigon? After the years just passed, I thought this has to go on the "MUST DO" things during your stay in this vibrant city.

I am talking about a fun night out in a funky place right in the heart of Saigon.

My guest, Niall Mackay is no stranger to the comedy scene in Saigon having lived in Vietnam since 2016. A well known Stand Up Comedian, and Podcaster of his own Vietnam podcast “Seven Million bikes”, and “Did that really happen?”, he is ideally placed to talk about the evolution of English speaking comedy in Saigon.

Niall takes us through some great stories of how the comedy scene has matured with some surprising talent and venues.
As an organiser, promoter, and comedian himself he shares with us the bevy of talent coming through. From local Vietnamese doing English speaking comedy,

"Send me a message!"

7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!

Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81!

Try Descript for free here!

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

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👉 Fiverr is my go-to platform for YouTube thumbnails, translations, SEO articles, and more. Whatever you need, Fiverr has you covered!

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

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Get the tools I use to grow my channel and improve my videos with VidIQ!

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These are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

💬 Comments & Community:

I love hearing from you! Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts on this episode.

Subscribe for More!

If you enjoy content about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and great conversations, hit that subscribe button.

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14 Feb 2022PodSwap | Did JK Hobson Really Watch White People Do Black Music?00:32:05

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Season eight is coming soon I'm already starting to record episodes, so don't don't worry!

But I've got another PodSwap for you. This time it's from my own second podcast. If you don't know already I started a comedy podcast called Did That Really Happen? back in December.

I talk to comedians from around the world, play one of the jokes and then I ask them, did that really happen?

Because long before I ever started doing comedy every time I helped comedians tell the crazy funny stories on stage I always wondered just that question.

So today I'm going to share with you an extra special episode of Did That Really Happen? with a Saigon comedian, the first ever guest on A Vietnam Podcast and my good friend J K Hobson. So enjoy the episode make sure you let me know what you think. 
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Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Main Cover Art designed by Niall Mackay and Le Nguyen.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay

"Send me a message!"

7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!

Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81!

Try Descript for free here!

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

🎨 Need a New Logo or Animation?

👉 Fiverr is my go-to platform for YouTube thumbnails, translations, SEO articles, and more. Whatever you need, Fiverr has you covered!

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

📈 Boost Your YouTube Channel!

Get the tools I use to grow my channel and improve my videos with VidIQ!

👉 https://vidiq.com/refer

These are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

💬 Comments & Community:

I love hearing from you! Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts on this episode.

Subscribe for More!

If you enjoy content about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and great conversations, hit that subscribe button.

📸 Follow Me on Instagram:

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20 Feb 2022TEASER How Did NFT Artist Ben Nguyen Get His Dogs' 140,000 Instagram Followers? | S8 E100:03:15

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Welcome to Season 8 of A Vietnam Podcast. Sharing the stories of people connected to Vietnam. My name’s Niall Mackay, I’ve been living in Vietnam since 2016, and hosting this podcast since 2019. I wanted to know more about the people that lived in Vietnam, both local and foreigners and share their story.

Our guest today was born and raised in Hanoi but left Vietnam at the age of just 18 to study business and interior design in Japan, and worked for companies such as Ikea! He is a Creative Director, artist and dog Dad of crumpet and butter.

We’ll share today what it was like leaving Vietnam at a young age, and living in Japan, being a creative today, what is an NFT, and how he got his dogs Instagram to 140,000 followers!!
Our guest today is Ben Nguyen.

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
Buy us a coffee.

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Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Main Cover Art designed by Niall Mackay.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.
Audio Engineer Luke Digweed.

These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes too.

Editing - Descript https://bit.ly/3FM3IFB

Host - Buzzsprout https://bit.ly/3cFbQvk

Design - Canva https://bit.ly/3oW2S2n

Support - Fiverr https://bit.ly/3FI7EXZ

Website - 10 Web https://bit.ly/3HNTOoU

Privacy - NordVPN https://bit.ly/3nZYHmU

"Send me a message!"

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

🎨 Need a New Logo or Animation?

👉 Fiverr is my go-to platform for YouTube thumbnails, translations, SEO articles, and more. Whatever you need, Fiverr has you covered!

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

📈 Boost Your YouTube Channel!

Get the tools I use to grow my channel and improve my videos with VidIQ!

👉 https://vidiq.com/refer

These are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

💬 Comments & Community:

I love hearing from you! Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts on this episode.

Subscribe for More!

If you enjoy content about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and great conversations, hit that subscribe button.

📸 Follow Me on Instagram:

🌐 Visit My ...

23 Feb 2022How Did NFT Artist Ben Nguyen Get His Dogs' 140,000 Instagram Followers? | S8 E100:51:07

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Welcome to Season 8 of A Vietnam Podcast. Sharing the stories of people connected to Vietnam. My name’s Niall Mackay, I’ve been living in Vietnam since 2016, and hosting this podcast since 2019. I wanted to know more about the people that lived in Vietnam, both local and foreigners and share their story.

Our guest today was born and raised in Hanoi but left Vietnam at the age of just 18 to study business and interior design in Japan, and worked for companies such as Ikea! He is a Creative Director, artist and dog Dad of crumpet and butter.

We’ll share today what it was like leaving Vietnam at a young age, and living in Japan, being a creative today, what is an NFT, and how he got his dogs Instagram to 140,000 followers!!
Our guest today is Ben Nguyen.

Follow Ben on Instagram.

Or Crumpet and Butter.

Follow us 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 and used with permission.
Audio Engineer Luke Digweed.

These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so th

"Send me a message!"

7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!

Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81!

Try Descript for free here!

Want to start a podcast? Book a Discovery Call with me on how Seven Million Bikes Podcasts can help you!

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

🎨 Need a New Logo or Animation?

👉 Fiverr is my go-to platform for YouTube thumbnails, translations, SEO articles, and more. Whatever you need, Fiverr has you covered!

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

📈 Boost Your YouTube Channel!

Get the tools I use to grow my channel and improve my videos with VidIQ!

👉 https://vidiq.com/refer

These are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

💬 Comments & Community:

I love hearing from you! Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts on this episode.

Subscribe for More!

If you enjoy content about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and great conversations, hit that subscribe button.

📸 Follow Me on Instagram:

🌐 Visit My ...

02 Mar 2022Why Tue-Si Nguyen Moved To Vietnam To BEAT His Drug Addiction | Tue-Si Nguyen S8 E201:13:52

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This is Season 8 of A Vietnam Podcast. Sharing the stories of people connected to Vietnam. My name’s Niall Mackay, I’ve been living in Vietnam since 2016, and hosting this podcast since 2019. I wanted to know more about the people that lived in Vietnam, both local and foreigners and share their story.

Tue-Si Nguyen, a French-Vietnamese man who moved to Canada to study and work, became addicted to crystal meth while working a corporate job and dealing with identity and family issues. He moved to Vietnam to beat his addiction. He is now sober and a co-host of the Creators in Vietnam podcast & Coach-sultant for young professionals.

In this episode we talk about...

🎙 What it was like as a young French-Vietnamese in Canada?
🎙 Understanding and establishing your identify in the world
🎙 His family history that came to light in a book
🎙 How he became addicted to crystal meth and keep his job
🎙 Why he came to Vietnam to beat his addiction?
🎙 What is a coach-sultant?

Follow Creators In Vietnam on Facebook and listen to them wherever you get podcasts.

Follow us 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 M

"Send me a message!"

7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!

Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81!

Try Descript for free here!

Want to start a podcast? Book a Discovery Call with me on how Seven Million Bikes Podcasts can help you!

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

🎨 Need a New Logo or Animation?

👉 Fiverr is my go-to platform for YouTube thumbnails, translations, SEO articles, and more. Whatever you need, Fiverr has you covered!

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

📈 Boost Your YouTube Channel!

Get the tools I use to grow my channel and improve my videos with VidIQ!

👉 https://vidiq.com/refer

These are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

💬 Comments & Community:

I love hearing from you! Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts on this episode.

Subscribe for More!

If you enjoy content about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and great conversations, hit that subscribe button.

📸 Follow Me on Instagram:

🌐 Visit My ...

26 Feb 2022TEASER Why Tue-Si Nguyen Moved To Vietnam To Beat His Drug Addiction | Tue-Si Nguyen S8 E200:02:05

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This is Season 8 of A Vietnam Podcast. Sharing the stories of people connected to Vietnam. My name’s Niall Mackay, I’ve been living in Vietnam since 2016, and hosting this podcast since 2019. I wanted to know more about the people that lived in Vietnam, both local and foreigners and share their story.

My guest today is Tue-Si Nguyen, a French-Vietnamese man who moved to Canada to study and work, where he became addicted to crystal meth while working a corporate job and dealing with identity and family issues. He now lives in Saigon and is the host of the Creators in Vietnam podcast & Coach-sultant for young professionals.

In this episode we talk about

🎙 What it was like as a young French-Vietnamese in Canada?
🎙 Understanding and establishing your identify in the world
🎙 His family history that came to light in a book
🎙 How he became addicted to crystal meth and keep his job
🎙 Why he came to Vietnam to beat his addiction?
🎙 What is a coach-sultant?

Follow Creators In Vietnam on Facebook and listen to them wherever you get podcasts.

Follow us 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 and used with permission.
Audio Engineer Luke Digweed.

These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes too.

Editing - Descript https://bit.ly/3FM3IFB

Host - Buzzsprout https://bit.ly/3cFbQvk

Design - Canva https://bit.ly/3oW2S2n

Support - Fiverr https://bit.ly/3FI7EXZ

Website - 10 Web https://bit.ly/3HNTOoU

Privacy - Nor

"Send me a message!"

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

🎨 Need a New Logo or Animation?

👉 Fiverr is my go-to platform for YouTube thumbnails, translations, SEO articles, and more. Whatever you need, Fiverr has you covered!

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

📈 Boost Your YouTube Channel!

Get the tools I use to grow my channel and improve my videos with VidIQ!

👉 https://vidiq.com/refer

These are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

💬 Comments & Community:

I love hearing from you! Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts on this episode.

Subscribe for More!

If you enjoy content about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and great conversations, hit that subscribe button.

📸 Follow Me on Instagram:

🌐 Visit My ...

05 Mar 2022TEASER Balancing The Demands Of Two Cultures To Find A Creative Path | Moni Lê S8 E300:03:11

Join The Community

This is Season 8 of A Vietnam Podcast. Sharing the stories of people connected to Vietnam. My name’s Niall Mackay, I’ve been living in Vietnam since 2016, and hosting this podcast since 2019. I wanted to know more about the people that lived in Vietnam, both local and foreigners and share their story. We now talk to people around the world connected to Vietnam.

Moni Lê is Hungarian-Vietnamese, currently living in Saigon to reconnect with her roots and explore her life from a more creative perspective. She is a life purpose coach and fellow podcaster, hosting the Creators in Vietnam podcast with previous guest Tue-Si Nguyen

In this episode we discuss...

🎙the challenges, and benefits, of having Vietnamese parents in Hungary
🎙the connection between Hungary and Vietnam
🎙what made her decide to reconnect with her roots
🎙the visible economic development of her family's life in Hue
🎙the excitement and challenges of working as a creator whatever we do

Follow Creators In Vietnam on Facebook and listen to them wherever you get podcasts.

Follow us 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 and used with permission.
Audio Engineer Luke Digweed.

These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes too.

Editing - Descript https://bit.ly/3FM3IFB

Host - Buzzsprout https://bit.ly/3cFbQvk

Design - Canva https://bit.ly/3oW2S2n

Support - Fiverr https://bit.ly/3FI7EXZ

Website - 10 Web https://bit.ly/3HNTOoU

"Send me a message!"

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

🎨 Need a New Logo or Animation?

👉 Fiverr is my go-to platform for YouTube thumbnails, translations, SEO articles, and more. Whatever you need, Fiverr has you covered!

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

📈 Boost Your YouTube Channel!

Get the tools I use to grow my channel and improve my videos with VidIQ!

👉 https://vidiq.com/refer

These are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

💬 Comments & Community:

I love hearing from you! Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts on this episode.

Subscribe for More!

If you enjoy content about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and great conversations, hit that subscribe button.

📸 Follow Me on Instagram:

🌐 Visit My ...

09 Mar 2022Balancing The Demands Of Two Cultures To Find A Creative Path | Moni Lê S8 E300:52:37

Join The Community

This is Season 8 of A Vietnam Podcast. Sharing the stories of people connected to Vietnam. My name’s Niall Mackay, I’ve been living in Vietnam since 2016, and hosting this podcast since 2019. I wanted to know more about the people that lived in Vietnam, both local and foreigners and share their story. We now talk to people around the world connected to Vietnam.

Moni Lê is Hungarian-Vietnamese, currently living in Saigon to reconnect with her roots and explore her life from a more creative perspective. She is a life purpose coach and fellow podcaster, hosting the Creators in Vietnam podcast with previous guest Tue-Si Nguyen

In this episode we discuss...

🎙the challenges, and benefits, of having Vietnamese parents in Hungary
🎙the connection between Hungary and Vietnam
🎙what made her decide to reconnect with her roots
🎙the visible economic development of her family's life in Hue
🎙the excitement and challenges of working as a creator whatever we do

Follow Creators In Vietnam on Facebook and listen to them wherever you get podcasts.

Follow us 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 p

"Send me a message!"

7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!

Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81!

Try Descript for free here!

Want to start a podcast? Book a Discovery Call with me on how Seven Million Bikes Podcasts can help you!

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

🎨 Need a New Logo or Animation?

👉 Fiverr is my go-to platform for YouTube thumbnails, translations, SEO articles, and more. Whatever you need, Fiverr has you covered!

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

📈 Boost Your YouTube Channel!

Get the tools I use to grow my channel and improve my videos with VidIQ!

👉 https://vidiq.com/refer

These are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

💬 Comments & Community:

I love hearing from you! Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts on this episode.

Subscribe for More!

If you enjoy content about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and great conversations, hit that subscribe button.

📸 Follow Me on Instagram:

🌐 Visit My ...

10 Mar 2022TEASER What Is The Future Of Tourism In Vietnam? | Kerry Newsome S8 E400:02:12

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Welcome to Season 8 of A Vietnam Podcast. Sharing the stories of people connected to Vietnam. My name’s Niall Mackay, I’ve been living in Vietnam since 2016, and hosting this podcast since 2019. I wanted to know more about the people that lived in Vietnam, both local and foreigners and share their story. We now share the stories from people around the world connected to Vietnam.

Kerry Newsome is a regular traveler to Vietnam and serial travel industry professional, bringing groups from Australia to experience Vietnam. Like many people she has been locked out of the country since the start of the pandemic so started a podcast in 2020 called What About Vietnam to share more about Vietnam as a holiday destination and show anyone on the fence about coming here why they should visit.

In this episode we discuss
🎤 Kerry’s experiences of Vietnam,
🎤  Why it is so appealing to so many people
🎤  The future of tourism in Vietnam
🎤 The pros and cons of increased tourism

Follow us 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 and used with permission.
Audio Engineer Luke Digweed.

These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes too.

Editing - Descript https://bit.ly/3FM3IFB

Host - Buzzsprout https://bit.ly/3cFbQvk

Design - Canva https://bit.ly/3oW2S2n

Support - Fiverr https://bit.ly/3FI7EXZ

Website - 10 Web https://bit.ly/3HNTOoU

"Send me a message!"

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

🎨 Need a New Logo or Animation?

👉 Fiverr is my go-to platform for YouTube thumbnails, translations, SEO articles, and more. Whatever you need, Fiverr has you covered!

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

📈 Boost Your YouTube Channel!

Get the tools I use to grow my channel and improve my videos with VidIQ!

👉 https://vidiq.com/refer

These are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

💬 Comments & Community:

I love hearing from you! Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts on this episode.

Subscribe for More!

If you enjoy content about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and great conversations, hit that subscribe button.

📸 Follow Me on Instagram:

🌐 Visit My ...

16 Mar 2022What Is The Future Of Tourism In Vietnam? | Kerry Newsome S8 E401:04:53

Join The Community

Welcome to Season 8 of A Vietnam Podcast. Sharing the stories of people connected to Vietnam. My name’s Niall Mackay, I’ve been living in Vietnam since 2016, and hosting this podcast since 2019. I wanted to know more about the people that lived in Vietnam, both local and foreigners and share their story. We now share the stories from people around the world connected to Vietnam.

Kerry Newsome is a regular traveler to Vietnam and serial travel industry professional, bringing groups from Australia to experience Vietnam. Like many people she has been locked out of the country since the start of the pandemic so started a podcast in 2020 called What About Vietnam to share more about Vietnam as a holiday destination and show anyone on the fence about coming here why they should visit.

In this episode we discuss
🎤 Kerry’s experiences of Vietnam,
🎤  Why it is so appealing to so many people
🎤  The future of tourism in Vietnam
🎤 The pros and cons of increased tourism

Follow us 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 and used with permission.
Audio Engineer Luke Digweed.

These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam P

"Send me a message!"

7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!

Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81!

Try Descript for free here!

Want to start a podcast? Book a Discovery Call with me on how Seven Million Bikes Podcasts can help you!

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

🎨 Need a New Logo or Animation?

👉 Fiverr is my go-to platform for YouTube thumbnails, translations, SEO articles, and more. Whatever you need, Fiverr has you covered!

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

📈 Boost Your YouTube Channel!

Get the tools I use to grow my channel and improve my videos with VidIQ!

👉 https://vidiq.com/refer

These are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

💬 Comments & Community:

I love hearing from you! Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts on this episode.

Subscribe for More!

If you enjoy content about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and great conversations, hit that subscribe button.

📸 Follow Me on Instagram:

🌐 Visit My ...

23 Mar 2022Football in Vietnam - Can They Ever Qualify For The World Cup? | Richard Harcus S8 E5.101:08:40

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Welcome to Season 8 of A Vietnam Podcast. Sharing the stories of people connected to Vietnam. My name’s Niall Mackay, I’ve been living in Vietnam since 2016, and hosting this podcast since 2019. I wanted to know more about the people that lived in Vietnam, both local and foreigners and share their story. We now share the stories from people around the world connected to Vietnam.

Richard Harcus is the CEO of Harcus Consultancy Group, a football consultancy company based in Asia and is also a UEFA qualified coach and Elite scout and qualified intermediary.

We also are both reformed conspiracy theorists!

In part 2, on a completely unrelated subject, we talk about a variety of conspiracy theories and why, like me, he believed them and how we came out of that rabbit hole…

In this episode we discuss...
🎤 his background in football including representing Scotland as a schoolboy
🎤  how he’s bringing the former Man City player Yaya Toure to Vietnam in June
🎤  his work in Vietnamese and Asian football
🎤 Football development in Asia.

And... will Vietnam ever qualify for the World Cup?

Follow Richard
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Facebook (Harcus CG)
Twitter
Instagram
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20 Mar 2022TEASER Football in Vietnam - Can They Ever Qualify For The World Cup? | Richard Harcus S8 E5.100:02:12

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Welcome to Season 8 of A Vietnam Podcast. Sharing the stories of people connected to Vietnam. My name’s Niall Mackay, I’ve been living in Vietnam since 2016, and hosting this podcast since 2019. I wanted to know more about the people that lived in Vietnam, both local and foreigners and share their story. We now share the stories from people around the world connected to Vietnam.

Richard Harcus is the CEO of Harcus Consultancy Group, a football consultancy company based in Asia and is also a UEFA qualified coach and Elite scout and qualified intermediary.

We also are both reformed conspiracy theorists!

In part 2, on a completely unrelated subject, we talk about a variety of conspiracy theories and why, like me, he believed them and how we came out of that rabbit hole…

In this episode we discuss...
🎤 his background in football including representing Scotland as a schoolboy
🎤  how he’s bringing the former Man City player Yaya Toure to Vietnam in June
🎤  his work in Vietnamese and Asian football
🎤 Football development in Asia.

And... will Vietnam ever qualify for the World Cup?

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30 Mar 2022Going Down The Conspiracy Rabbit Hole And Coming Back Out. With Richard Harcus & Niall Mackay | S8 E601:14:25

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In Episode 5 I talked with  Richard Harcus is the CEO of Harcus Consultancy Group, a football consultancy company based in Asia about his background and football development in Asia..

We also are both reformed conspiracy theorists!

In Episode 6 we move subjects to talk about a variety of conspiracy theories and why, like me, he believed them and how we came out of that rabbit hole…

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These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

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Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81!

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27 Mar 2022TEASER Going Down The Conspiracy Rabbit Hole And Coming Back Out. With Richard Harcus & Niall Mackay | S8 E5.200:02:14

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In Part 1 I talked with  Richard Harcus is the CEO of Harcus Consultancy Group, a football consultancy company based in Asia about his background and football development in Asia..

We also are both reformed conspiracy theorists!

In part 2 we move subjects to talk about a variety of conspiracy theories and why, like me, he believed them and how we came out of that rabbit hole…

Follow Richard
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Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
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Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.
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These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes too.

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06 Apr 2022"Just Another Lesbian" In Saigon On LQBTQ+ Acceptance and Sex Education | Phuong Truong S8 E700:47:48

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Phuong Truong, "just another lesbian in town", is the owner of Twist coffee bar in Thao Dien, a fun place for everyone and a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.

We discuss the LQBTQ+ community in Vietnam in the context of religion, region and generational acceptance.

We also talk about sex education in Vietnam in light of a recent story in VNExpress with the headline, It's not working: sex education makes teachers and students squirm and another story about a parent finding her 12 year old child had been watching pornography.

Phuong herself started watching pornography at only 8 years old.

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These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes too.

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Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81!

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04 Apr 2022TEASER "Just Another Lesbian" In Saigon On LQBTQ+ Acceptance and Sex Education | Phuong Truong S8 E700:02:34

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Phuong Truong, "just another lesbian in town", is the owner of Twist coffee bar in Thao Dien, a fun place for everyone and a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.

We discuss the LQBTQ+ community in Vietnam in the context of religion, region and generational acceptance.

We also talk about sex education in Vietnam in light of a recent story in VNExpress with the headline, It's not working: sex education makes teachers and students squirm and another story about a parent finding her 12 year old child had been watching pornography.

Phuong herself started watching pornography at only 8 years old.

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Audio Engineer Luke Digweed.

These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes too.

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27 Apr 2022Ukrainian Returns Home Days Before War - Escapes Back To Vietnam | Anastasia Sokyrka S8E801:17:44

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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 Russia was escalating it's forces on the Ukrainian border and the threat of was was real, Anastasia needed to see her family and take that risk.

Unfortunately, 5 days after she arrived she awoke at 5am to the sound of the first rocket attack and her life changed in an instant.

In this episode Anastasia shares in detail;
* why she made the decision to return home
* what it felt like to be under attack and sheltering in her basement
* how her family escaped from Kharkiv and eventually made it to the Polish border
* the reality of being a refugee and having to leave behind your home and family members
* how she was able to return to Vietnam with her mother

And how YOU can help support Ukraine.

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24 Apr 2022TEASER Ukrainian Returns Home Days Before War - Escapes Back To Vietnam | Anastasia Sokyrka S8E800:03:42

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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 Russia was escalating it's forces on the Ukrainian border and the threat of was was real, Anastasia needed to see her family and take that risk.

Unfortunately, 5 days after she arrived she awoke at 5am to the sound of the first rocket attack and her life changed in an instant.

In this episode Anastasia shares in detail;
* why she made the decision to return home
* what it felt like to be under attack and sheltering in her basement
* how her family escaped from Kharkiv and eventually made it to the Polish border
* the reality of being a refugee and having to leave behind your home and family members
* how she was able to return to Vietnam with her mother

And how YOU can help support Ukraine.

Click here for a list of trusted websites to donate to.

Follow Seven Million Bikes on Facebook or Instagram.

Buy us a coffee.
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Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.
Audio Engineer Luke Digweed.

These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Mi

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05 May 2022A Social Impact Journey: Building Long Lasting Social Change In Vietnam | Rosi Happi S8E901:01:46

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Rosi Happi is the Creative Director of The Happievent and Managing Founder of Social ChangeMakers. She spent time studying and living in Europe (Germany, Spain, France & England) and Australia before returning to Vietnam.

She is an atypical Vietnamese - a mixed soul: half traditional, half modern.

In this episode we talk about;
- making herself visible in the Australian hospitality industry as an Asian female
- the causal racism found in some Australians
- her social impact journey: from personal charity to philanthropy
- how she is building long lasting social changes
- helping the process of Vietnam moving from a developing country to developed

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Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.
Audio Engineer Luke Digweed.

These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes too.

Editing - Descript 

Host -

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7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!

Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81!

Try Descript for free here!

Want to start a podcast? Book a Discovery Call with me on how Seven Million Bikes Podcasts can help you!

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01 May 2022TEASER A Social Impact Journey: Building Long Lasting Social Change In Vietnam | Rosi Happi Teaser S8E900:02:35

Rosi Happi is the Creative Director of The Happievent and Managing Founder of Social ChangeMakers. She spent time studying and living in Europe (Germany, Spain, France & England) and Australia before returning to Vietnam.

She is an atypical Vietnamese - a mixed soul: half traditional, half modern.

In this episode we talk about;
- making herself visible in the Australian hospitality industry as an Asian female
- the causal racism found in some Australians
- her social impact journey: from personal charity to philanthropy
- how she is building long lasting social changes
- helping the process of Vietnam moving from a developing country to developed

Follow Seven Million Bikes on Facebook or Instagram.

Buy us a coffee.
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Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Main Cover Art designed by Niall Mackay.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.
Audio Engineer Luke Digweed.

These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes too.

Editing - Descript 

Host - Buzzsprout 

Design - Canva 

Support - Fiverr 

Website - 10 Web 

"Send me a message!"

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

🎨 Need a New Logo or Animation?

👉 Fiverr is my go-to platform for YouTube thumbnails, translations, SEO articles, and more. Whatever you need, Fiverr has you covered!

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

📈 Boost Your YouTube Channel!

Get the tools I use to grow my channel and improve my videos with VidIQ!

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11 May 2022Living As A Trans Man In The USA & Vietnam | Zion Johnson S8E1001:10:56

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Zion Johnson is a former Transactivist, a writer and Seven Million Bikes superfan. He is the only person in the world to have a Seven Million Bikes tattoo!

In this episode we talk about;
- Zion's gender journey
- his trans-activism in the US
- transitioning from a black female to a black man
- woke culture
- why he decided to leave the U.S and settle in Vietnam
- life as a trans person in Vietnam

On The Road To Zion
Zion's Blog.

As mentioned by Zion.

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Main Cover Art designed by Niall Mackay.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.
Audio Engineer Luke Digweed.

These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes too.

Editing - Descript 

Host - Buzzsprout 

Design

"Send me a message!"

7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!

Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81!

Try Descript for free here!

Want to start a podcast? Book a Discovery Call with me on how Seven Million Bikes Podcasts can help you!

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

🎨 Need a New Logo or Animation?

👉 Fiverr is my go-to platform for YouTube thumbnails, translations, SEO articles, and more. Whatever you need, Fiverr has you covered!

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

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09 May 2022TEASER Living As A Trans Man in the USA & Vietnam | Zion Johnson S8E1000:02:17

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Zion Johnson is a former Transactivist, a writer and Seven Million Bikes superfan. He is the only person in the world to have a Seven Million Bikes tattoo!

In this episode we talk about;
- Zion's gender journey
- his trans-activism in the US
- transitioning from a black female to a black man
- woke culture
- why he decided to leave the U.S and settle in Vietnam
- life as a trans person in Vietnam

On The Road To Zion
Zion's Blog.

As mentioned by Zion.

Follow Seven Million Bikes on Facebook or Instagram.

Buy us a coffee.
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Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Main Cover Art designed by Niall Mackay.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.
Audio Engineer Luke Digweed.

These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes too.

Editing - Descript 

Host - Buzzsprout 

Design - Canva 

Support - Fiverr 

Website - 10 Web 

"Send me a message!"

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15 May 2022TEASER A BIG Change Is Coming - Happy 3rd Birthday A Vietnam Podcast; JK Hobson Guest Hosts | S8 E11 Niall Mackay00:02:59

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On May 19th 2019 JK Hobson was the first every guest on A Vietnam Podcast (then called Seven Million Bikes; A Saigon Podcast).

From there Niall and JK have grown to be close friends and both their comedy careers have flourished in Vietnam.

To celebrate this special occasion for the first time EVER Niall has relinquished hosting duties and turned it over to JK after he suggested that he interview Niall!

In this episode they talk about;
🎙How they first met and the first episode they recorded together
🎙How you can get to know people more intimately through comedy
🎙Niall's journey from comedy fan to comedian and show promoter
🎙How Niall comes up with comedy material and approach to comedy
🎙Why Niall thinks governments and taxes are two of the best things human beings have created
🎙THE BIGGEST CHANGE A VIETNAM PODCAST HAS EVER SEEN!

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15 May 2022Why Zion Johnson Is A Seven Million Bikes & Comedy Superfan | BONUS S8E10 Zion Johnson00:13:42

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18 May 2022A BIG Change Is Coming - Happy 3rd Birthday, A Vietnam Podcast; JK Hobson Guest Hosts | S8 E11 Niall Mackay01:23:53

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On May 19th 2019 JK Hobson was the first every guest on A Vietnam Podcast (then called Seven Million Bikes; A Saigon Podcast).

From there Niall and JK have grown to be close friends and both their comedy careers have flourished in Vietnam.

To celebrate this special occasion for the first time EVER Niall has relinquished hosting duties and turned it over to JK after he suggested that he interview Niall!

In this episode they talk about;
🎙How they first met and the first episode they recorded together
🎙How you can get to know people more intimately through comedy
🎙Niall's journey from comedy fan to comedian and show promoter
🎙How Niall comes up with comedy material and approach to comedy
🎙Why Niall thinks governments and taxes are two of the best things human beings have created
🎙THE BIGGEST CHANGE A VIETNAM PODCAST HAS EVER SEEN!

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Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.
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These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast.

These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you si

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22 May 2022Season 8 Highlights00:28:44

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Season 8 Guests

Episode 1 - Ben Nguyen
Episode 2 - Tue-Si Nguyen
Episode 3 - Moni Le
Episode 4 - Kerry Newsome
Episode 5 - Riz Harcus
Episode 6 - Riz Harcus & Niall Mackay
Episode 7 - Phuong Truong
Episode 8 - Anastasia Sokyrka
Episode 9 - Rosi Happi
Episode 10 - Zion Johnson
Episode 11 - Niall Mackay interviewed by JK Hobson

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"Send me a message!"

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25 May 2022Thank You & Goodbye to Luke Digweed, Audio Producer00:29:34

Thank you so much to our podcast producer for Season 8, Luke Digweed!

Listen to this bonus episode where Luke shares more details about what it takes to edit and make a podcast, his most memorable episode and what it's like to have to listen to Niall Mackay for 10 episodes!!

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01 Jun 2022PodSwap | Did Paul Villanova's Sister Really Work With Cloned Dogs?00:28:18

As we take a break between Seasons here's the latest episode from our sister podcast, Did That Really Happen?

Book your tickets for One Night In Saigon: Paul Villanova (June 5th 2022)

Ever heard a joke and wondered, “Did That Really Happen?”

My name’s Niall Mackay, host of A Vietnam Podcast 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!”

But the difference between sharing a story with friends and telling it on stage is a comedian’s ability to take those moments and craft them into a well worked joke. In each episode of this podcast we’ll talk to comedians from around the world, play you one of their jokes, then ask them, “Did That Really Happen?

Paul has sold out shows in Hanoi, performed all over Vietnam, in Hanoi, Dalat & Saigon and was lucky enough to be part of “Comedy Oi” Vietnam’s first comedy festival.

He tells stories of his own failures(there are many), what it’s like to change your life completely in your 30’s & what mild success in Vietnam is like.

Listen to his joke and find out... Did that really happen?

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02 Jun 2022If You Could Go Anywhere in Vietnam for a Week, Where Would You Go?00:13:40

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Episode 1 - Ben Nguyen
Episode 2 - Tue-Si Nguyen
Episode 3 - Moni Le
Episode 4 - Kerry Newsome
Episode 5 - Riz Harcus
Episode 7 - Phuong Truong
Episode 8 - Anastasia Sokyrka
Episode 9 - Rosi Happi
Episode 10 - Zion Johnson
Episode 11 - Niall Mackay interviewed by JK Hobson

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05 Jun 2022Support Our Ukrainian Friend, Anastasia Sokyrka!00:01:34
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Book a photography session with Anastasia Sokyrka, she is donating 100% of her photography income directly 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 Russia was escalating it's forces on the Ukrainian border and the threat of was was real, Anastasia needed to see her family and take that risk.

Unfortunately, 5 days after she arrived she awoke at 5am to the sound of the first rocket attack and her life changed in an instant.

In her recent episode Anastasia shared in detail;
* why she made the decision to return home
* what it felt like to be under attack and sheltering in her basement
* how her family escaped from Kharkiv and eventually made it to the Polish border
* the reality of being a refugee and having to leave behind your home and family members
* how she was able to return to Vietnam with her mother

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06 Jun 2022What Advice Would You Give to a Tourist Coming to Vietnam for the First Time?00:21:54

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At the end of every episode we ask our guests the same set of questions each time, so enjoy this bonus compilation episode where you can hear each of our guests answers.

Episode 1 - Ben Nguyen
Episode 2 - Tue-Si Nguyen
Episode 3 - Moni Le
Episode 4 - Kerry Newsome
Episode 5 - Riz Harcus
Episode 7 - Phuong Truong
Episode 8 - Anastasia Sokyrka
Episode 9 - Rosi Happi
Episode 10 - Zion Johnson
Episode 11 - Niall Mackay interviewed by JK Hobson

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10 Jun 2022What Advice Would You Give to Someone Thinking of Moving to Vietnam to Live? | Season 8 Compilation00:19:59

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At the end of every episode we ask our guests the same set of questions each time, so enjoy this bonus compilation episode where you can hear each of our guests answers.

Episode 1 - Ben Nguyen
Episode 2 - Tue-Si Nguyen
Episode 3 - Moni Le
Episode 5 - Riz Harcus
Episode 7 - Phuong Truong
Episode 8 - Anastasia Sokyrka
Episode 9 - Rosi Happi
Episode 10 - Zion Johnson
Episode 11 - Niall Mackay interviewed by JK Hobson

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08 Jun 2022PodSwap | One Night In Saigon: Paul Villanova (Live Comedy)00:44:39

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This is a special episode with Paul Villanova, a first for A Vietnam Podcast. Paul just played here in Saigon for one night only, visiting from Hanoi. He's Australian. He sold out shows in Hanoi, performed all over Vietnam, in Hanoi, Dalat & Saigon and was lucky enough to be part of “Comedy Oi” Vietnam’s first comedy festival.

He tells stories of his own failures(there are many), what it’s like to change your life completely in your 30’s & what mild success in Vietnam is like.

It was a sold out show at Eddie's Diner. I was lucky enough to host, watch it, it was absolutely hilarious. And thankfully, we are able to share it with you in this special episode. So this is a PodSwap from, Did That Really Happen? of Paul Villanova live at Eddie's in Saigon. Enjoy! - Niall

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12 Jun 2022What Do You Think Is the Difference Between an Expat and an Immigrant?00:30:41

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At the end of every episode we ask our guests the same set of questions each time, so enjoy this bonus compilation episode where you can hear each of our guests answers.

Episode 1 - Ben Nguyen
Episode 2 - Tue-Si Nguyen
Episode 3 - Moni Le
Episode 4 - Kerry Newsome
Episode 5 - Riz Harcus
Episode 7 - Phuong Truong
Episode 8 - Anastasia Sokyrka
Episode 9 - Rosi Happi
Episode 10 - Zion Johnson
Episode 11 - Niall Mackay interviewed by JK Hobson

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Support - Fiverr 

Website - 10 Web 

"Send me a message!"

7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!

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16 Jun 2022PodSwap | Ankita Ghosh Live at One Night In Saigon: Paul Villanova (Comedy Show)00:12:26

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19 Jun 2022If Vietnam Was a Person, How Would You Describe Them?00:25:52

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At the end of every episode we ask our guests the same set of questions each time, so enjoy this bonus compilation episode where you can hear each of our guests answers.

Episode 1 - Ben Nguyen
Episode 2 - Tue-Si Nguyen
Episode 3 - Moni Le
Episode 4 - Kerry Newsome
Episode 5 - Riz Harcus
Episode 7 - Phuong Truong
Episode 8 - Anastasia Sokyrka
Episode 9 - Rosi Happi
Episode 10 - Zion Johnson
Episode 11 - Niall Mackay interviewed by JK Hobson

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23 Jun 2022PodSwap | Niall Mackay Live at One Night In Saigon: Paul Villanova (Comedy Show)00:36:25

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Seven Million Bikes recently hosted Paul Villanova from Hanoi for One Night in Saigon. It was an amazing sold out show. And if you haven't already go back and listen to episode's we've shared. It was an amazing night of comedy - hear A Vietnam Podcast host Niall Mackay hosting the show!

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As the founder of Seven Million Bikes he has been entertaining people since 2019 through the podcasts Did That Really Happen? & A Vietnam Podcast while hosting and performing comedy shows across Vietnam.
 
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27 Jun 2022TEASER Living In Vietnam While Battling Anxiety, Depression and Feeling Suicidal | Conor Kelly S9 E1 - Guest Host, Anii Hoang00:02:03

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Guest, Conor Kelly is a podcaster, teacher and journalism graduate. Anii Hoang is the host of this episode while Niall takes a break from hosting Season 9.

In this episode Conor and Anii talk about;
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30 Jun 2022Living In Vietnam While Battling Anxiety, Depression and Feeling Suicidal | Conor Kelly S9 E1 - Guest Host, Anii Hoang00:50:17

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Guest, Conor Kelly is a podcaster, teacher and journalism graduate. Anii Hoang is the host of this episode while Niall takes a break from hosting Season 9.

In this episode Conor and Anii talk about;
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🎙Overcoming challenges
🎙Getting things done
🎙And of course his podcast, The ComebaCK

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03 Jul 2022TEASER Executive Producer & Photographer at The CAKE Collective Talks Beer And Balut | S9 E2 Kevin Lee, Guest Host Mischa Smith00:01:54

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Guest, Kevin Lee is the Founder, Executive Producer and Photographer at The CAKE Collective. Singaporean, he has been living in Vietnam for the past 7 years or so. A little known fact, about Kevin is that he used to be a tech geek, working in I.T.!

In this episode Kevin and Mischa talk about;
🎙Starting his creative business in Vietnam
🎙Collaborating with others in the industry
🎙Why he chose Vietnam over Singapore
🎙What live in Vietnam is like versus what it's perceived to be like.
🎙His love for Jasmine IPA and beer in Vietnam!

Your host this week is a previous guest and good friend of the show, Mischa Smith. Check out his episode in Season 1 here.

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06 Jul 2022Executive Producer & Photographer at The CAKE Collective Talks Beer And Balut | S9 E2 Kevin Lee, Guest Host Mischa Smith00:31:52

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Guest, Kevin Lee is the Founder, Executive Producer and Photographer at The CAKE Collective. Singaporean, he has been living in Vietnam for the past 7 years or so. A little known fact, about Kevin is that he used to be a tech geek, working in I.T.!

In this episode Kevin and Mischa talk about;
🎙Starting his creative business in Vietnam
🎙Collaborating with others in the industry
🎙Why he chose Vietnam over Singapore
🎙What live in Vietnam is like versus what it's perceived to be like.
🎙His love for Jasmine IPA and beer in Vietnam!

Your host this week is a previous guest and good friend of the show, Mischa Smith. Check out his episode in Season 1 here.

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10 Jul 2022TEASER Being Born Asian In France, Self Care, Self Development and Overcoming Challenges| S9 E3 Denise Truong, Guest Host Micka Chu00:02:15

Denise Truong is the CEO of TYDE consulting and co-representative of Trash Hero Ho Chi Minh City. From coordinator to certified trainer and coach, Denise has acquired the fundamentals of change management. She is certified by IDEO U and HarvardX and trained teams across various industries in Vietnam. She conducts training programs of leadership, communication and management skills.

In this episode Denise and Micka talk about;

🎙Being born Asian in France
🎙Mental health
🎙Self development
🎙Self care
🎙Overcoming challenges
🎙Getting things done

Your host this week is a previous guest and good friend of the show, Micka Chu. Check out her episode in Season 6 here.

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13 Jul 2022Being Born Asian In France, Self Care, Self Development and Overcoming Challenges| S9 E3 Denise Truong, Guest Host Micka Chu00:51:00

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Denise Truong is the CEO of TYDE consulting and co-representative of Trash Hero Ho Chi Minh City. From coordinator to certified trainer and coach, Denise has acquired the fundamentals of change management. She is certified by IDEO U and HarvardX and trained teams across various industries in Vietnam. She conducts training programs of leadership, communication and management skills.

In this episode Denise and Micka talk about;

🎙Being born Asian in France
🎙Mental health
🎙Self development
🎙Self care
🎙Overcoming challenges
🎙Getting things done

Your host this week is a previous guest and good friend of the show, Micka Chu. Check out her episode in Season 6 here.

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17 Jul 2022TEASER Captain of Vietnam National Basketball Team Shares His Journey | S9 E4 Justin Young, Guest Host Paul Villanova00:02:14

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Justin Young, a business owner, entrepreneur and professional basketball player. was born in America of Vietnamese parents. He never dreamed he would one day captain the country of his parent's birth country by becoming a Vietnam National.

In this episode Justin and Paul talk about;

🎙Moving to Vietnam to be a professional athlete
🎙Introducing Vietnam fans to basketball and the rules
🎙Vietnam fans cheering BOTH teams scoring
🎙The pressure of Vietnamese parents on children to study hinders the growth of basketball as a sport in Vietnam
🎙The honour of representing and captaining the Vietnam Men's basketball team
🎙Being a team player and how to lead other players

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Your host this week is a comedian and good friend of the show, Paul Villanova.

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19 Jul 2022PodSwap | Did Wanye Westt Really Write A Song About Expats In Saigon?00:31:35

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Ever heard a joke and wondered, “Did That Really Happen?”

My name’s Niall Mackay, host of A Vietnam Podcast 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!”

But the difference between sharing a story with friends and telling it on stage is a comedian’s ability to take those moments and craft them into a well worked joke. In each episode of this podcast we’ll talk to comedians from around the world, play you one of their jokes, then ask them, “Did That Really Happen?

Gaining inspiration from Flight of the Conchords, Axis of Awesome and Tri-Pod, Wanye Westt combines music and comedy together, covering a range of topics including his love for Maccas, losing his virginity and getting down and dirty with your mother.

Listen to his song and find out... Did that really happen?

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21 Jul 2022Captain of Vietnam National Basketball Team Shares His Journey | S9 E4 Justin Young, Guest Host Paul Villanova00:47:21

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Justin Young, a business owner, entrepreneur and professional basketball player. was born in America of Vietnamese parents. He never dreamed he would one day captain the country of his parent's birth country by becoming a Vietnam National.

In this episode Justin and Paul talk about;

🎙Moving to Vietnam to be a professional athlete
🎙Introducing Vietnam fans to basketball and the rules
🎙Vietnam fans cheering BOTH teams scoring
🎙The pressure of Vietnamese parents on children to study hinders the growth of basketball as a sport in Vietnam
🎙The honour of representing and captaining the Vietnam Men's basketball team
🎙Being a team player and how to lead other players

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25 Jul 2022PodSwap | Did Thomas O'Neil Really See A Fortune Teller Before He Got Married?00:26:04

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Ever heard a joke and wondered, “Did That Really Happen?”

My name’s Niall Mackay, host of A Vietnam Podcast 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!”

But the difference between sharing a story with friends and telling it on stage is a comedian’s ability to take those moments and craft them into a well worked joke. In each episode of this podcast I’ll talk to comedians from around the world, play you one of their jokes, then ask them, “Did That Really Happen?

Thomas O'Neil, the 2021 runner up in the Saigon heats of the Vietnam Comedy Competition. He is a magician and comedian, with his unique blend of dead pan and in depth story telling a unique journey that captivates audiences.

Listen to his joke and find out... Did that really happen?

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29 Jul 2022PodPast | Calvin Bui - Best Ever Food Review & FKN Deliciousness Host Remastered | S2 E701:15:51

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The most difficult man to nail down for an interview is finally on Seven Million Bikes! Chef and Restaurateur Calvin Bui of El Camino and Dos Amigos Taqueria.

A California native born of parents who escaped the fall out of the Vietnam war, Calvin has lived in Saigon for 10 years now and gone from a Wall Street Banker to owning and running successful restaurants in Saigon. Most notable for his fusion of Korean and Mexican food.

Calvin and I talk about his love of feeding people, Trip Advisor Reviews and the state of the food and beverage market in Saigon at the moment and why customers need to support local businesses if they want to see them thrive and stay in Saigon. 

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31 Jul 2022Live At The Workshop, Da Nang - Niall Mackay with Jack Nguyen, Adrie Mackay, Chris McBride00:56:49

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Seven Million Bikes was again invited back to perform at The Workshop in Da Nang for the third time. Jack Nguyen joined Niall Mackay from Saigon with support from local act Laurie and hosted by Theo.

After the show Niall sat down with Jack, Adrie and the owner of The Workshop Chris with father and son Mark and Jack and a host of others to talk comedy, Vietnam and music!

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10 Aug 2022TEASER Matt Tran Jokes About Serious Things - Escaping Vietnam | S9 E5 Matt Tran with Niall Mackay BACK Hosting00:02:57

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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 barely active on his own Instagram @mvtthewtrvn (follow him and say hi!).

In this episode Niall and Matt talk about;
🎙The instant energy and appeal of living in Vietnam as a foreigner
🎙The space the Vietnam affords locals and expats if you want to try something new
🎙The difficulty of his family in sharing their story of escaping Vietnam
🎙Performing comedy in Saigon
🎙Growing up in a multicultural Asian community in Vietnam

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11 Aug 2022Matt Tran Jokes About Serious Things - Escaping Vietnam | S9 E5 Matt Tran with Niall Mackay BACK Hosting01:01:22

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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 barely active on his own Instagram @mvtthewtrvn (follow him and say hi!).

In this episode Niall and Matt talk about;
🎙The instant energy and appeal of living in Vietnam as a foreigner
🎙The space the Vietnam affords locals and expats if you want to try something new
🎙The difficulty of his family in sharing their story of escaping Vietnam
🎙Performing comedy in Saigon
🎙Growing up in a multicultural Asian community in Vietnam

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14 Aug 2022TEASER Overseas Vietnamese Returning To Give Back, Even After Losing So Much | Myke Nguyen S9 E600:02:10

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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.

He returned to Vietnam to coach basketball in 1994 and never looked back.

In this episode Niall and Myke talk about;
🎙His families escape from Vietnam after the fall of Saigon
🎙Talking to his family about this traumatic experience, not remembering it as a 2 year old
🎙The difficulty of starting a new life in the United States with no English, no documentation and no jobs
🎙Why he returned to Vietnam through his love of basketball
🎙Using his contacts, networks and business acumen to give back to Vietnam

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19 Aug 2022Overseas Vietnamese Returning To Give Back, Even After Losing So Much | Myke Nguyen S9 E601:26:02

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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.

He returned to Vietnam to coach basketball in 1994 and never looked back.

In this episode Niall and Myke talk about;
🎙His families escape from Vietnam after the fall of Saigon
🎙Talking to his family about this traumatic experience, not remembering it as a 2 year old
🎙The difficulty of starting a new life in the United States with no English, no documentation and no jobs
🎙Why he returned to Vietnam through his love of basketball
🎙Using his contacts, networks and business acumen to give back to Vietnam

OMG Talent Group
BAO (Book and Organize)
Vietnam Basketball Academy

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25 Aug 2022PodSwap | Did Matt Tran's Dad Really Blame His Mum If He Had A Small Penis?00:35:14

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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 learned the difference between sharing a story with friends and telling it on stage is a comedian’s ability to take those moments and craft them into a well worked joke. In each episode of this podcast I talk to comedians from around the world, play you one of their jokes, then ask them, “Did That Really Happen?"

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!

Listen to his joke and find out... Did that really happen?

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30 Aug 2022TEASER Sex Coach From A Religious, Conservative Upbringing | Selena Luong S9 E700:02:03

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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 help sexual abused victims take back the fulfilling sex life they deserve after traumas.

In this episode Niall and Selena talk about;
🎙being a sex, love and relationship coach in Vietnam,
🎙normalising conversations around sex
🎙how the young Vietnamese can be given a different perspective about sex and unlearn everything the patriarchal society has taught.

Sex Coaching by Selena Luong

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02 Sep 2022Sex Coach From A Religious, Conservative Upbringing | Selena Luong S9 E700:31:44

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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 help sexual abused victims take back the fulfilling sex life they deserve after traumas.

In this episode Niall and Selena talk about;
🎙being a sex, love and relationship coach in Vietnam,
🎙normalising conversations around sex
🎙how the young Vietnamese can be given a different perspective about sex and unlearn everything the patriarchal society has taught.

Sex Coaching by Selena Luong

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These are the programs we use to create A Vietnam Podcast. These are affiliate links so they will give us a small commission, only if you sign up , and at no extra cost to you! You'll be directly supporting Seven Million Bikes too.

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7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!

Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar - Check out their new location on Tran Nao with the best views in the city over Landmark 81!

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07 Sep 2022The Evolution of Art in Vietnam From An Art Curator | Tâm Nguyễn S9 E800:45:54

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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...
  • creativity in Vietnamese culture
  • when art will be more accessible in Vietnam
  • why there is a lack of public art in Saigon
  • how the art scene in Vietnam is evolving

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05 Sep 2022TEASER The Evolution of Art in Vietnam From An Art Curator | Tâm Nguyễn S9 E800:02:04

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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...
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  • why there is a lack of public art in Saigon
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14 Sep 2022Podswap | Did Joe Vu Really Use His Rooftop Pool To Impress Women?00:41:24

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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 story with friends and telling it on stage is a comedian’s ability to take those moments and craft them into a well worked joke. In each episode of this podcast we’ll talk to comedians from around the world, play you one of their jokes, then ask them, “Did That Really Happen?

Joe Vu won an award for a super bowl commercial then abandoned his lucrative career in advertising. He's performed on national TV For the Winnipeg comedy club and most recently he worked on the writer's room for the hit Netflix show Kim's Convenience and has just done a string of successful shows here in Vietnam. My guest today is Joe Vu.

Listen to his joke and find out... Did that really happen?

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18 Sep 2022TEASER - From the U.S. Airforce to Learning Vietnamese and Being On VTV | Slawpi Đô S9E900:03:00

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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
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22 Sep 2022From the U.S. Airforce to Learning Vietnamese and Being On VTV | Slawpi Đô S9 E900:58:39

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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. 

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12 Oct 2022PodSwap | Did Liem Smith Really Get Racially Profiled?00:44:07

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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 story with friends and telling it on stage is a comedian’s ability to take those moments and craft them into a well worked joke. In each episode of this podcast we’ll talk to comedians from around the world, play you one of their jokes, then ask them, “Did That Really Happen?

My guest today is Liem Smith an American-born Vietnamese comic out of Dallas, TX. He’s been doing comedy for over 10 yrs all over the US and has performed in Japan and South Korea.  Listen to his joke and find out... Did that really happen?

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31 Oct 2022Blooper Reel "Sorry Garrett" - Denise Truong & Micka Chu Apologizing To Editor Garrett00:02:06

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03 Nov 2022Join the Partea!00:02:15

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, and thanks to my friends at Mix Tape Brewery, we'll be enjoying the new green tea based hard seltzer, perfect for an afternoon of drinking by the pool.

As you probably know, I'm a massive craft beer fan. MixTape Drinks is a relative newcomer on the growing craft beer scene here in Vietnam starting in 2020 by my friend Chad Mitchell and Taipei based Shawn Kidd.

You'll often see me and a out in Saigon drinking their delicious peaches and cream ipa, or a refreshing California Sun Juicy Pale Ale. And if you're in the mood for something a bit heavier and darker, their Molly Milk Stout is delicious. I was pretty disappointed when I found out though, that it didn't actually include Molly.

Through craft beer MixTape drinks is becoming part of the Vietnam community through local music, art, Food, and now podcasts. If you'd like to be part of the Seven Million Bikes community and support our podcast, then Mix Tape is giving away four free cans to the next three new community members that's worth 280,000 dong or 11 US dollars.

To get your free cans, you have to be in HoChi Min City and join the We Mic Plan or above.  You can still support us wherever you are in the world. And when you do, next time you're in Saigon, the drinks are on me as a community member. You'll also get episodes before anyone else invites the special events like our pool party and bonus content that no one else will ever see or hear.

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20 May 2019JK Hobson; Part 1 - Life in a thrash metal band | S1 Ep 100:50:53

My first guest on Seven Million Bikes is JK Hobson. As a finalist in the 2018 Vietnam Comedy Competition JK is known by many in Saigon as a stand-up, but is a man of many talents. We had so much to talk about I’ve split this first episode into two parts.

Growing up in New York, JK moved to LA with his “fairly well known” thrash-metal band, Crisis. After Crisis split and he returned to University, JK initially came to Vietnam on a study abroad program in 2015, returning in 2016 on a Fulbright Scholarship. He went on to co-found Saigon Funny People, regularly hosting open mic nights and performing stand-up comedy. JK now writes for City Pass Guide, Saigoneer and TaleCity, has appeared on Vietnamese TV AND teaches English. The main questions I’ll be asking JK is ‘What do you not do? And where do you find the time?’

We had so much to talk about I've split this episode into two parts!

Part 1

First of all we talk about what it was like growing up in New York and how lucky we both feel to be of a generation that didn’t have their lives pictured, recorded and shared for the world to see. 

JK shares stories from his days with Crisis and life with a touring band that then moved from New York to LA. We also get into race relations in America, especially under Donald Trump, and how that influenced JK’s decision to stay in Vietnam.

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20 May 2019JK Hobson; Part 2 - Life in Saigon | S1 Ep 101:10:42

My first guest on Seven Million Bikes is JK Hobson. As a finalist in the 2018 Vietnam Comedy Competition JK is known by many in Saigon as a stand-up, but is a man of many talents. We had so much to talk about I’ve split this first episode into two parts.

Growing up in New York, JK moved to LA with his “fairly well known” thrash-metal band, Crisis. After Crisis split and he returned to University, JK initially came to Vietnam on a study abroad program in 2015, returning in 2016 on a Fulbright Scholarship. He went on to co-found Saigon Funny People, regularly hosting open mic nights and performing stand-up comedy. JK now writes for City Pass Guide, Saigoneer and TaleCity, has appeared on Vietnamese TV AND teaches English. The main questions I’ll be asking JK is ‘What do you not do? And where do you find the time?’

Part 2

Moving forward to 2015 when JK first came to Vietnam we talk about his life here, speaking Vietnamese and why he loves it here.

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07 Nov 2022Season 9 Highlights00:20:25

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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
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09 Nov 2022Should You Visit Vietnam?00:11:48

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!

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14 Nov 2022The Partea Podcast00:42:59

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 Thanh My Loi for sunset, more beer, and Belgian fries. And recorded a podcast! Enjoy!

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16 Nov 2022What Question Would You Ask A Guest?00:06:07

At the end of every episode of A Vietnam Podcast I ask my guests the same set of questions. 

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24 Nov 2022What's One Thing You Hear About Vietnam That's NOT True?00:09:11

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15 Dec 2022If Vietnam Was a Person, How Would You Describe Them? | Season 9 Compilation00:09:16

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22 Dec 2022PodSwap | Beer Stories - Brewmaster, Co-Founder & CEO Pasteur Street Brewing Company, Alex Violette | S1E100:38:04

 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, as always, a massive, massive, massive thank you to Louis Wright for all of his support for what I do, I literally couldn't do it without. 

So check out the first episode of Beer Stories here on A Vietnam podcast.

It's gonna be a special PodSwap and we're gonna do more of these over the coming months. There will be new episodes every week, so make sure you go on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts. 

This is for beer enthusiasts, not beer snobs. So if you love beer, you'll love this podcast. Enjoy the podcast.

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In Episode 1 of Beer Stories, Mischa talks to Alex about his craft beer journey, where it all started, Brown Ales, Walter White, favourite beer styles, his Mount Rushmore of beers, the Vietnamese Craft Beer Industry, legacies, and his decision to bring his family back to Vietnam after two years back home in the USA. We also debut our first running segment of the podcast - Fact or Fiction, where Mischa makes some statements about Alex's life, or beers in general, and he confirms or denies. Cheers! 

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20 Dec 2022A SPECIAL PodSwap! Welcome to Beer Stories - A new Podcast from Seven Million Bikes Podcasts00:08:28

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 and join the conversation. Welcome to Beer Stories!

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25 Dec 2022PodSwap | Vietnamese Boat People #5 Slumdog Brothers00:24:03

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 my favorite shows out there. So go and check it out.

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26 May 2019Kim Nguyen TEASER - Saigon native and local music industry marketer | S1 Ep 200:03:40

FULL EPISODE MAY 27TH, 9AM

In this episode I speak with Saigon native, Kim Nguyen. Kim moved to the UK as a teenager to study and stayed for 6 years, meeting her boyfriend in the process who now lives with her in Saigon. 

Returning to Vietnam in 2018, Kim has a unique perspective on both living overseas and in Vietnam and has some helpful tips for young Vietnamese students thinking of studying overseas.

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27 May 2019Kim Nguyen - Saigon native and local music industry marketer | S1 EP 200:26:46

In this episode I speak with Saigon native, Kim Nguyen. Kim moved to the UK as a teenager to study and stayed for 6 years, meeting her boyfriend in the process who now lives with her in Saigon. 

Returning to Vietnam in 2018, Kim has a unique perspective on both living overseas and in Vietnam and has some helpful tips for young Vietnamese students thinking of studying overseas.

She currently works in the music industry as a marketing executive, managing exciting and talented local talent.

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03 Jun 2019Mischa Smith - Pasteur Street Brewing Company Sales Director | S1 Ep 300:44:22

Mischa Smith, from Canada, is a regular sight around Saigon in the craft beer scene as the Sales Director for Pasteur Street Brewing Company. 

Mischa started in the craft beer industry in Toronto, Ontario before he packed up and moved to South Korea to teach English for a year that turned into four years and five months. 

After a visit to Saigon he fell in love with the city, left Korea and has now been here for 6 years, seeing massive changes in Saigon in a relatively short time.

Mischa shares how he went from drinking beers to pouring them for free to selling Pasteur Beer nationally and internationally and his tips for eating, drinking and living in Saigon.
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10 Jun 2019Lars Callieou - Touring Canadian Comedian | BONUS EPISODE00:44:25

Lars Callieou is a touring comedian from Edmonton, Canada, who was recently on his 4th tour of Saigon and Vietnam.

After watching his show and attending a workshop he put on for local comedians I caught up with Lars at his hotel shortly before he flew back to Canada. So apologies for the background noise, we were in the hotel restaurant that was thankfully mostly quiet. 

Lars has appeared at the Just for Laughs Festival and has a 1-Hour Comedy Special currently airing on The Comedy Network. He was named ‘Best of the Fest’ at the 2018 San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival for the second time in as many appearances. Lars has also been overseas to entertain the troops 3 times.

Lars has toured with the likes of Miss Joan Rivers, Jeff Foxworthy, Bob Saget and Martin Short. He will be making his fifth appearance this April at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia

You can find Lars on Instagram, Twitter and his Website
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08 Jan 2023PodSwap | Beer Stories - Founder & CEO of Saigon's MixTape Drinks, Chad Mitchell01:03:48

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 for marketing purposes, category confusion at beer competitions, Pickle beers, the importance of pushing boundaries & challenging yourself, the beer naming process at MixTape, Sour Beers, Hazy IPAs, and whether Brewers prefer drinking their own beers or other people's. We also have new installments of our weekly segments, The Hangover Check and Fact or Fiction. Cheers! 

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04 Jan 2023ANNOUNCEMENT about A Vietnam Podcast00:05:49

This has been a really hard decision to make, but A Vietnam Podcast is going on hiatus in it's current format.

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30 May 2019Mischa Smith TEASER - Pasteur Street Brewing Company Sales Director | S1 Ep 300:03:01

FULL EPISODE MONDAY JUNE 3RD, 9AM

Mischa Smith, from Canada, is a regular sight around Saigon in the craft beer scene as the Sales Director for Pasteur Street Brewing Company. 

Mischa started in the craft beer industry in Toronto, Ontario before he packed up and moved to South Korea to teach English for a year that turned into four years and five months. 

After a visit to Saigon he fell in love with the city, left Korea and has now been here for 6 years, seeing massive changes in Saigon in a relatively short time.

Mischa shares how he went from drinking beers to pouring them for free to selling Pasteur Beer nationally and internationally and his tips for eating, drinking and living in Saigon.
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Main Cover Art designed by Niall Mackay and Le Nguyen.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.

"Send me a message!"

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08 Jun 2019Lars Callieou TEASER - Touring Canadian Comedian | BONUS EPISODE00:02:39

FULL EPISODE JUNE 7TH, 9AM

Lars Callieou is a touring comedian from Edmonton, Canada, who was recently on his 4th tour of Saigon and Vietnam.

After watching his show and attending a workshop he put on for local comedians I caught up with Lars at his hotel shortly before he flew back to Canada. So apologies for the background noise, we were in the hotel restaurant that was thankfully mostly quiet. 

Lars has appeared at the Just for Laughs Festival and has a 1-Hour Comedy Special currently airing on The Comedy Network. He was named ‘Best of the Fest’ at the 2018 San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival for the second time in as many appearances. Lars has also been overseas to entertain the troops 3 times.

Lars has toured with the likes of Miss Joan Rivers, Jeff Foxworthy, Bob Saget and Martin Short. He will be making his fifth appearance this April at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia

You can find Lars on Instagram, Twitter and his Website
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Episode art designed by Niall Mackay, with pictures supplied by guests and used with permission.



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24 Jun 2019Greg Lea - Digital Nomad & Football Journalist | S1 Ep 500:38:01

Greg has what would be for many a dream job - a freelance football journalist. After moving to Saigon in January Greg planned to stay for only three months, but now going to be staying for the foreseeable future. He was recently featured in The Guardian writing about digital nomads which Greg is currently debating whether that label applies to him.

As both avid football fans Greg and I had so much to talk about I’ve split this episode into two; the main episode on his life as a digital nomad and a BONUS episode with us talking about football, the influence of Asia on the English Premier League and why I became disillusioned with football because of the bigotry and sectarianism in Scotland. There are some interesting stories but if you’re not into football this may not be of interest to you so I separated it from the main pod.

In the main episode Greg shares how he came to live in Saigon after he started in Italy as a football journalist, and important advice and tips for anyone thinking about being a digital nomad. He shares the realities of being a digital nomad, both the benefits and drawbacks. Greg also talks about life in Saigon and answers the usual questions I ask each guest.

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Celtic v Dunfermline Scottish Cup Final I talked about. I got it wrong, Dunfermline scored after 40 minutes, not 26.

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24 Jun 2019BONUS FOOTBALL EPISODE: Greg Lea - Digital Nomad & Football Journalist | S1 Ep 500:17:42

Greg has what would be for many a dream job - a freelance football journalist. After moving to Saigon in January, Greg planned to stay for only three months, but now going to be staying for the foreseeable future. He was recently featured in The Guardian writing about digital nomads which Greg is currently debating whether that label applies to him.

As both avid football fans Greg and I had so much to talk about I’ve split this episode into two; the main episode on his life as a digital nomad and a BONUS episode with us talking about football, the influence of Asia on the English Premier League and why I became disillusioned with football because of the bigotry and sectarianism in Scotland. There are some interesting stories but if you’re not into football this may not be of interest to you so I separated it from the main pod.

In classic Saigon fashion, there is construction above us so at times you may hear some banging in this episode although Biscuit doesn’t make an appearance this time!

(And yes I called it Seven Million Podcasts near the end!)

Celtic v Dunfermline Scottish Cup Final I talked about. I got it wrong, Dunfermline scored after 40 minutes, not 26.

Check out the website Greg mentioned in the main episode; Nomad List

Here is Greg’s article from The Guardian; The world is my office: why I chose to become a digital nomad worker.

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20 Jun 2019Greg Lea TEASER - Digital Nomad & Football Journalist | S1 Ep 500:02:48

Greg has what would be for many a dream job - a freelance football journalist. After moving to Saigon in January Greg planned to stay for only three months, but now going to be staying for the foreseeable future. He was recently featured in The Guardian writing about digital nomads which Greg is currently debating whether that label applies to him.

As both avid football fans Greg and I had so much to talk about I’ve split this episode into two; the main episode on his life as a digital nomad and a BONUS episode with us talking about football, the influence of Asia on the English Premier League and why I became disillusioned with football because of the bigotry and sectarianism in Scotland. There are some interesting stories but if you’re not into football this may not be of interest to you so I separated it from the main pod.

In the main episode Greg shares how he came to live in Saigon after he started in Italy as a football journalist, and important advice and tips for anyone thinking about being a digital nomad. He shares the realities of being a digital nomad, both the benefits and drawbacks. Greg also talks about life in Saigon and answers the usual questions I ask each guest.

In classic Saigon fashion, there is construction above us so at times you may hear some banging in this episode although Biscuit doesn’t make an appearance this time!
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27 Jun 2019Lewis Wright TEASER - Music Producer | S1 Ep 600:03:07

Lewis Wright is a talented music producer from the UK who now lives in Saigon, working for InQ International producing kids songs for a Vietnamese audience and Vietnamese artists for an international audience. He even composed the popular theme music for Seven Million Bikes.

Lewis is originally from the UK and has lived in Vietnam for just over a year, having visited and lived on and off in previous years. He started out as an English teacher but with a degree in Music from the University of Huddersfield he quickly became involved in the local music scene. It wasn’t long before he began doing music production work and now works full time as a music producer.

This is one of the most entertaining interviews I've had, and when you hear about the rhubarb you'll know why!

He is now engaged to Kim Nguyen, our guest from Episode 2, and plans to make Saigon their home. 
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15 Jan 2023PodSwap | Beer Stories - Founder & CEO of Turtle Lake Brewing Company, Lamont Wynn01:09:01

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 similiarities and differences that Alex and Lamont faced - starting breweries up a few years apart in the same part of the world, the importance of good food and fun events at Taprooms for the guest experience, actual turtles, music, running and attending craft beer festivals, a brand new segment for the pod - Story Time With Lamont (!!), Haunted Houses, distribution vs. Taprooms, winning international beer awards, and the secrets to all of our success! We also have a brisk edition of The Hangover Check and a lively round of Fact or Fiction. Cheers! 

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22 Jan 2023PodSwap | Beer Stories - Founder of Brew Asia (Formerly SEA Brew), Charles Guerrier00:53:10

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 fluidity of beer styles in the modern craft beer market, off-flavours vs. on-flavours, the spirit of community that arises around craft beer in different countries, and the importance of winning awards. They also run the spectrum on The Hangover Check and Charles comes clean in the latest installment of Fact or Fiction. Cheers! 

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30 Jan 2023PodSwap | Beer Stories - Founder & Owner of Saigon Cider, Hannah Jefferys00:53:10

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, utilizing local ingredients, low/no alcohol craft beverages, the Vietnam Cider Community and how everyone gets along within it, and where to source the best organic apples! Cheers! 

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05 Feb 2023PodSwap | Beer Stories - Co-Founder & CEO of Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery, John Pemberton00:56:22

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 favourite beer, how craft beer can help sustain a healthy marriage, and Contract Brewing vs. Export. We also get a wide range out of The Hangover Check and a spirited round of Fact or Fiction! Cheers! 

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12 Jan 2023PodSwap | Vietnam Is Awesome - Discover The Best Things To Do In Phu Quoc With Local Wellness Expert Lilly La00:29:42

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. 

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05 Feb 2023PodSwap | Did Korey David Really Throw Candy Canes at Kids' Faces?00:33:29

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!” 

But the difference between sharing a story with friends and telling it on stage is a comedian’s ability to take those moments and craft them into a well worked joke. 

In each episode of this podcast I talk to comedians from around the world, play you one of their jokes, then ask them, “Did That Really Happen?”

Today I am with a special guest who is performing at Seven Million Bikes Comedy Show, One Night In Saigon this Saturday, Feb 11th at Eddie’s Diner in District 1.. If you haven’t already make sure you go book your tickets for the show, the link is in the show notes.

This psychedelic loving ex-Mormon Is a stand up comedian and actor based in Denver, CO who works out his angst on stage from growing up as the black sheep in an ultraconservative household. 

He has performed at High Plains Comedy Festival, Alaska b4 u die Fest, Vail Comedy Festival, is a regular at the world famous Comedy Works in Denver, and appeared on Netflix and Adult Swim.

My guest today is Korey David.

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16 Feb 2023PodSwap | Beer Stories - Kat Marshall, Sales Rep for HiWine and Formerly of Pasteur Street Brewing Company00:40:13

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 the sensation of trying an IPA for the first time after a lifetime of light local lagers, the personality you need to be an effective sales rep, Vietnam's place in the larger craft beer community, why people like craft beer, the very beginnings of the Vietnamese Craft Beer Industry, the difference between selling wine and selling beer, and becoming a TikTok sensation! 

They also search deep inside Kat's heart in a very personal round of Fact or Fiction. Cheers!

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22 Feb 2023PodSwap | Beer Stories - Host of Seven Million Bikes Podcast & Producer of Beer Stories, Niall Mackay00:51:02

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, whether or not it's appropriate to try to pick up women at a Taproom, beer snobs, and draft vs. package! 

They also engage in a pre-Hangover Check Hangover Check segment that was then called "How Hungover Are You" and wrap it up with a lively round of Fact or Fiction! Enjoy. 

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01 Mar 2023PodSwap | Vietnam Is Awesome - Discover The Life Of An Expat In Da Nang With Our Editor-in-Chief - Alan Brownbridge!00:42:39

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 still here.

I’ll be talking to people from all over Vietnam working in tourism, bars, resorts, hotels, nightlife and more to share with you experiences that prove, Vietnam Is Awesome. 

In this episode my guest is the Editor-in-Chief of Vietnam Is Awesome. 

Also having lived here for 6 years, he has travelled to many iconic and off-the-beaten-track locations in Vietnam with some stunning photos to show for it. 

He’s also married and lives in Da Nang with his wife Phuong and his little dog Lilly.

My guest today is Alan Brownbridge. 

We’re going to be talking about Da Nang and Central Vietnam today…

  • Why Danang is a good central point and where can you explore from there?
  • How has Covid and the weather affected the region? 
  • Why photography tours are such big thing to do in Vietnam. 


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10 Mar 2023Hanoi is on the cusp of being the legendary Paris of the 1930, says filmmaker Oscar Wright | PodSwap - Vietnam Is Awesome00:43:22

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 been since September 2022 and believes it is on the cusp of being the legendary Paris of the 1930s.

He was recently recognised as the top posted on the Vietnam Is Awesome page for sharing so many amazing insights into Hanoi.

We talk about;

  • Why he is so enthusiastic about Hanoi
  • Stereotypes of Vietnam and Vietnamese people and if they are true
  • And what his film series is about

And like every guest, he shares;

  • What is a good 24 hour itinerary in Hanoi 
  • What life is like for locals?
  • Is it a good place to live? And why?
  • Where should travellers go next in Vietnam after Hanoi?

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16 Mar 2023PodPast | Ukrainian Returns Home Days Before War - Escapes Back To Vietnam | Anastasia Sokyrka S8E801:18:45

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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 Russia was escalating it's forces on the Ukrainian border and the threat of was was real, Anastasia needed to see her family and take that risk.

Unfortunately, 5 days after she arrived she awoke at 5am to the sound of the first rocket attack and her life changed in an instant.

In this episode Anastasia shares in detail;
* why she made the decision to return home
* what it felt like to be under attack and sheltering in her basement
* how her family escaped from Kharkiv and eventually made it to the Polish border
* the reality of being a refugee and having to leave behind your home and family members
* how she was able to return to Vietnam with her mother

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22 Mar 2023ChatGPT Interviews Me About Vietnam!00:26:39

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 voice is called, Nancy.

Nancy
I'm your host, Chat Gee Pee Tee.

As an AI language model, I'm programmed to understand natural language and generate responses that mimic human speech. 

But how well can I really understand the complexities of Vietnam and its people? That's what we're going to find out.

I'll be using GPT-3, one of the most advanced AI models available today, to generate questions based on a range of topics related to Vietnam, such as culture, history, and daily life. I have no idea what questions I will come up with, so this is going to be an exciting and unpredictable conversation.

Of course, as an AI I'm not a Vietnam expert by any means. But I hope that by engaging in this AI-human dialogue, we can learn something new and thought-provoking about Vietnam and ourselves.

Meet Niall Mackay the entertaining and knowledgeable host of A Vietnam Podcast. Niall is a seasoned comedian, teacher, and podcast expert who has been hosting his show since 2019. With over 40,000 downloads and a spot in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide, A Vietnam Podcast is the leading English language podcast in Vietnam. Niall's passion for sharing stories, insights, and experiences about Vietnam has captivated audiences aroun

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23 Apr 2023PodSwap | Vietnam Is Awesome - Discover The Best Of Saigon With Pasteur Street Brewing Company's Mischa Smith00:36:05

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, highlighting the amazing beer that we have here in Vietnam.

We talk about;

  • Why he loves Saigon so much
  • The growth of the craft beer industry in Vietnam
  • The best places to eat and drink in Saigon

And like every guest, he shares;

  • What is a good 24 hour itinerary in Saigon
  • What life is like for locals?
  • Is it a good place to live? And why?
  • Where should travellers go next in Vietnam after Saigon?

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