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Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast

Niall Mackay | Seven Million Bikes Podcasts
Vietnam
Saigon
Podcasting
Craft Beer
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese Culture
Cultural Identity
Hanoi
Covid-19
Vietnamese Food
Vietnamese Cuisine
Expat Life
Cocktail Culture
Da Lat
Insurance
Tourism
Travel
Ha Long Bay
Expat Community
Thailand

I’m your host, Niall Mackay. Each week I share my personal stories, my wife and I's and with guests connected to Vietnam — entrepreneurs, artists, locals, Viet Kieu, expats, and voices from across the community, including the LGBTQ+ world.Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast takes you inside the stories shaping life in one of the world’s most dynamic countries.The conversations are honest and unscr... more

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Latest Episodes

"I think I'd be too scared to drive a car in Vietnam."

I'm back in Hanoi filming Vietnam Explained for VTV, and this time I'm not walking to lunch. I'm getting a lift from Jenny, one of the show's editors, who's taking me to try something I've never... more

"The problem is I've had better."

How good does bún chả have to be to impress someone from Hanoi?

I'm back in Hanoi filming Vietnam Explained for VTV, and I've dragged my colleagues Luan and Trang out for lunch between recordings.

We're trying one... more

“I started recording a podcast in 2019 with one microphone, which was shit, and it broke after a few months.”

Now I’m hosting a television show on VTV. I still can’t quite believe it.

Join me on the back of a motorbike through Hanoi as I share how ... more

“I was actually born in Russia.”

I wasn't expecting that revelation when  Trang took me for my first Russian lunch in Vietnam!

From her unusual childhood in Russia to Vietnam's Soviet connections, VTV producer Trang and I explore a side of Vietname... more

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Trang Liu
VTV editor and producer who works on Vietnam Explained
VTV
Episode: A Vietnamese Childhood in Russia & Life Behind the Scenes at VTV | Lunch Walk #13
AJ Miller
Fitness trainer, artist, singer and comedian in Saigon; daughter of a Vietnam War veteran.
Episode: Rewind: Daughter Shares Emotional Story Caring For Her Vietnam (American) War Veteran Father | AJ Miller TEASER S4 E3
Devin Gray
South African comedian and digital nomad who works as a coder
Episode: Rewind: Born And Fled South African Comedian Comedian & Digital Nomad | Devin Gray S4 E2
Maw Hat
Ozzie with a Kiwi friend visiting Vietnam
Independent content creator
Episode: I Came for Cơm Tấm. I Ended Up Eating This Instead | Lunch Walk #9
James Green
Founder of Lucky Vodka, based in Ho Chi Minh City
Lucky Vodka
Episode: This Saigon Family Has Been Serving Duck Since 1938 | Lunch Walks #8
Frances Fraser-Reid
First Scottish guest on the show; blogger of So The Adventure Begins
So The Adventure Begins blog
Episode: Rewind: Being An Influencer, Starting A Blog, Break Ups and Dating In Saigon | Frances Fraser-Reid S4 E1
JK Hobson
First-ever guest on 7 Million Bikes, and the first repeat guest on 7 Million Bikes
Independent; frequent guest on related shows
Episode: Rewind: Catching up with JK Hobson | S3 E5
Lawrence Young
Creator of the Ho Chi Minh Expat Saigon Group; former financial markets professional; writer for Vietnam Oil Magazine
Ho Chi Minh Expat Group Saigon; Holborn Assets (financial markets)
Episode: Rewind: Life on the outside; Lawrence Young | S3 E4
Mizuka Yasuda
Guest, half Japanese, half Vietnamese, student who studied in the United States
Based in Vietnam/United States education history
Episode: Rewind: Overseas Student in Quarantine; Mizuka Yasuda | S3 E3

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Niall Mackay
Host of Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast, introduces episodes, shares background and promotions

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Real life Vietnam. Really great podcast

    This is a podcast that’s worth listening to. Niall brings positivity and real life Vietnam into the conversation.

    There is an internationalist element with ex pats and Vietnamese born contributors. But it’s always exploring life and being balanced and uplifting. It shine a light into the country and at times neighbours. In a honest and warts and all manner. But with fun!

    When preparing for a trip to the country the podcast was better than any book or online travel guide.

    Listen, learn and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shep Ahoy
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Smashing it in Saigon

    Niall and ‘Seven Million Bikes’ have smashed it since kicking off in Saigon - helped me with my own too! Give it a try, bunch of top guests 👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ComebaCK - Conor
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Can’t recommend highly enough

    I’ve met Niall and heard him perform in Saigon, and I can vouch that he’s the nicest and funniest guy.

    This podcast is a must listen and I only wish I had discovered in before I moved to Saigon myself. His content perfectly captures all the amazing energy and stories that make the city such an incredible place to live. I’m especially partial to the stories that bring listeners into the city’s different subcultures and scenes, such as the one with Pasteur Street’s head of sales.

    Keep up the fa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not Kara Swisher
    United States7 years ago
  • Interesting Topics

    Great podcast for an insight into life in Saigon. Everyone has their own different stories but are connected by their love for the city.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tammersandmash
    United States7 years ago
  • Great listen!

    This podcast is great for someone considering moving to Saigon, someone who already lives there and wants a little reminder of why it’s so great, or someone, like me, who has left but misses it every day. The stories are wonderful, and I love the balance of expats and local Vietnamese interviews. I especially enjoy the few questions Niall asks everyone he interviews to add some consistency to the show. Looking forward to future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nikki736
    United States7 years ago

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The host's interviewing style is praised for clarity, warmth, and the ability to surface practical takeaways for travelers and movers.
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Listeners praise the show for authentic Vietnam stories and balanced perspectives from both expats and locals.

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A Vietnamese Childhood in Russia & Life Behind the Scenes at VTV | Lunch Walk #13
Q: Tell me a bit about the show that you work on, that we work on, tells about Vietnam.
Trang describes Vietnam Explained as a program focused mainly on cultural topics, with some coverage of economics and technology. Her team finds guests and subjects, pitches ideas, writes scripts, films, edits and publishes the episodes.
A Vietnamese Childhood in Russia & Life Behind the Scenes at VTV | Lunch Walk #13
Q: So, just like reconnect to our roots, I guess.
Trang explains that her parents moved the family back to Vietnam so the children could reconnect with Vietnamese culture, since her sister spoke little Vietnamese and their neighborhood in Russia had few Vietnamese children.
Rewind: Born And Fled South African Comedian Comedian & Digital Nomad | Devin Gray S4 E2
Q: What got you into comedy?
Gray says he enjoyed watching comedians and first performed when his school required everyone to take part in a talent show. He continued performing and later entered the South African comedy scene through open mics and connections.
Rewind: Born And Fled South African Comedian Comedian & Digital Nomad | Devin Gray S4 E2
Q: What do you mean by born and fled?
Gray says South Africa is beautiful, but its high rates of crime and violence made him unwilling to stay.
Rewind: Daughter Shares Emotional Story Caring For Her Vietnam (American) War Veteran Father | AJ Miller TEASER S4 E3
Q: How did you pick up the kazoo?
Miller says the kazoo is a children's toy and offers to play a sample.

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The show brings listeners into a mix of personal travel stories, local life, and professional journeys connected to Vietnam. Episodes span practical travel itineraries, Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City life, food and nightlife, and behind-the-scenes looks at entrepreneurship, media, and the vibrant Vietnamese arts scene. The conversations often blend expat and local perspectives, with guests ranging from comedians and musicians to restaurateurs and journalists, offering a multi-faceted portrait of modern Vietnam beyond guidebooks. A standout trait is the relaxed, conversational vibe that weaves anecdote-rich storytelling with actionable takeaways for listeners considering travel, relocation, or deeper engagement with Vietnam's diverse communities.

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Recent guests on Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast include:

1. Trang Liu
2. AJ Miller
3. Devin Gray
4. Maw Hat
5. James Green
6. Frances Fraser-Reid
7. JK Hobson
8. Lawrence Young

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