
Being a part of the Vietnamese culture of over 100 million people comes with plenty of history, privilege, honor, and not to mention painful challenges. Join Kenneth Nguyen as he spotlights Vietnamese experience from around the world! Each podcast episode explores the creative process of individuals shaping the diversity of what it means to be Vietnamese--as a local, born and raised, or as a third... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 544 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureArtsPerforming Arts | |||

How does a basketball coach from the UK move to Saigon and end up speaking fluent Vietnamese?
In this episode of The Vietnamese Podcast, host Kenneth Nguyen sits down with British basketball coach and creator Rob Newson. Arriving in Vietnam in 2011 ... more
How can a regional museum bridge global heritage with local diaspora communities?
In this episode, Ken visits the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, to sit down with President and CEO Dr. Sean O'Harrow. Born in France, raised in Hawaii, and edu... more
What does it mean to bridge two distinct cultures forged during a time of war?
In this episode of The Vietnamese Podcast, host Kenneth Nguyen sits down with Derek Powell, an Air Force Academy graduate, former corporate executive, and board member of... more
How did two 1st-century leaders become the ultimate symbol of Vietnamese anti-colonial resistance—and how has their story changed over 2,000 years?
In this episode of The Vietnamese Podcast, host Kenneth Nguyen reunites with Columbia University prof... more
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I love Kenneth’s point of view that through all the pain and suffering we have gone through as a people, it’s time that we claim our spot in the sun. If u want to
Be in touch with the next generation of Viets this is a must listen.
I just stumbled upon this beautiful gem. If you want to learn more about the modern Vietnamese culture this is the podcast for you.
As a second generation Vietnamese American, THIS has been the podcast that I didn’t know that I have been waiting for all my life. I have learned and been inspired by all the interviews which are so important as time keepers. Without this podcast, many of these stories will be lost. It is thought provoking, honest and heart felt. Kenneth is a talented interviewer. He talks with much ease and fluidity. His questions are always so thoughtful and respectful to the interviewee even when the topic is... more
I also have a ton of questions in my mind and was not able to get proper answers vast majority of them. Sometimes I felt like being a nerd as the differences in the way of my thinking. Getting to know Ken's Youtube channel and his podcast means the world for me! Keep it up guys!
Ken does a great job to share and explore the identity side of Vietnamese culture. Makes me more proud of being Vietnamese. Go Ken!
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Listeners can expect long-form conversations that center Vietnamese identity, diaspora experiences, and cultural evolution across transpacific contexts. Episodes frequently explore arts, film, cuisine, history, and political representation, often through personal stories of artists, activists, educators, and community leaders. The host steers thoughtful, nuanced discussions that surface generational perspectives, resilience, and ways to bridge cultural differences. A standout quality is the guest variety—from Broadway performers and indie venue founders to documentary filmmakers, chefs, and local politicians—creating a broad tapestry of Vietnamese experience beyond stereotypes. This mix of intimate storytelling and cultural analysis makes i... more
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