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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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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

Follow Seven Million Bikes on Facebook or Instagram.

Buy us a coffee.
-------------------
Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay on Canva
Audio Engineer Garrett McLean

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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!

Enjoy this one of a kind bonus episode!

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While we have a mid-season break check out our interview with Calvin Bui. We have remastered this episode to improve the audio quality from the original. Let us know what you think!
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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. 

• Owner and Founder at El Camino
• Gin Bar, chef / owner at Dos Amigos Taqueria :: Tacos • Burritos • Craft Beer 

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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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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

Follow Justin on Twitter, Facebook and check out his basketball store here.

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

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Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay on Canva
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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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Make the best podcast possible! Listen to Smarter Podcasting today!

Try Descript for free here!

The full list of winners is here. 

Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

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

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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

Follow Justin on Twitter, Facebook and check out his basketball store here.

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

Follow Seven Million Bikes on Facebook or Instagram.

Buy us a coffee.
-------------------
Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay on Canva
Audio Engineer Garrett McLean

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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Support the show

🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

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

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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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Buy us a coffee.
-------------------
Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay on Canva
Audio Engineer Garrett McLean

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.

NordVPN | Descript | Buzzsprout | Canva | Fiverr | 10 Web 

"Send me a message!"

Make the best podcast possible! Listen to Smarter Podcasting today!

Try Descript for free here!

The full list of winners is 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:

🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

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

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

✅ 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 Website 🎉 Join Our Community!

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.

Follow Seven Million Bikes on Facebook or Instagram.

Buy us a coffee.
-------------------
Theme music composed by Lewis Wright.
Episode art designed by Niall Mackay on Canva
Audio Engineer Garrett McLean

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.

NordVPN | Descript | Buzzsprout | Canva | Fiverr | 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!

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

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

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

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