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Episodes
Bao Nguyen
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Bao Nguyen converses with Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pullitzer prize-winning writer.ABOUT THE GUESTBao Nguyen is an Emmy- and Grammy-nominated Vietn...
Ocean Vuong
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning writer Ocean Vuong converses with Pulitzer Prize-winning host Viet Thanh Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTOcean Vuong is the author of the critica...
Aimee Phan & Christina Vo
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writers Aimee Phan and Christina Vo converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen in this special live episode, in partnership with KALW.ABO...
Cathy Linh Che & Christopher Santiago
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Linh Che and Christopher Santiago converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSChris Santiago is the author of Small ...
Abbigail Rosewood, Travis Snyder, & Katherina Nguyen
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abbigail Rosewood, Travis Snyder, and Katherina Nguyen converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSKatherina Nguyen is a ...
Francois Chan, Kim Ly, & Nguyen Phan Que Mai
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Francois Chan, Kim Ly, and Nguyen Phan Que Mai converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSViet Thanh Nguyen is the autho...
Bao Phi, Diana Khoi Nguyen, Cathy Linh Che, & Paul Tran
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bao Phi, Diana Khoi Nguyen, Cathy Linh Che, and Paul Tran converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSA two-time Minnesota...
Dao Strom, Hoa Nguyen, & Thi Bui
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dao Strom, Hoa Nguyen, and Thi Bui converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSBorn in the Mekong Delta and raised and edu...
Kieu Chinh, Bao Nguyen, Jenni Trang Le, & Viet Nguyen
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kieu Chinh, Bao Nguyen, Jenni Trang Le, and Viet Nguyen converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSBao Nguyen is an awar...
Phuc Tran
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phuc Tran converses with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTPhuc Tran was born in Sài Gòn Việt Nam, his family fled to Ameri...
Dao Strom, Diana Khoi Nguyen, Sophia Terazawa, & Vi Khi Nao
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dao Strom, Diana Khoi Nguyen, Sophia Terazawa, and Vi Khi Nao converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSDao Strom is a p...
Marc dela Cruz, Qui Nguyen, Diep Tran, & Susan Lieu
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marc dela Cruz, Qui Nguyen, Diep Tran, and Susan Lieu converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSMarc dela Cruz got his ...
Tu David Phu, Genevieve Erin O'Brien, & Mark Padoongpatt
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tu David Phu, Genevieve Erin O'Brien, and Mark Padoongpatt converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSTu David Phu is...
Thao Nguyen
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thao Nguyen converses with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTThao Nguyen, also known as Thao, is an American singer-songwriter...
Nguyen Phan Que Mai
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nguyen Phan Que Mai converses with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTDr Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai is an award-winning writer in b...
Kim Thuy, Vincent Lam, Eric Nguyen, & Thi Bui
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Thuy, Vincent Lam, Eric Nguyen, and Thi Bui converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSThi Bui was born in Vietnam a...
Lan Cao, Duong Van Mai Elliott, Le Ly Hayslip, & Marcelino Truong
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lan Cao, Duong Van Mai Elliott, Le Ly Hayslip, and Marcelino Truong converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSLan Cao w...
Bao Nguyen & Carol Nguyen
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bao Nguyen and Carol Nguyen converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSBao Nguyen is an award-winning filmmaker based in...
Tung Nguyen, Thi Bui, & Tram T. Nguyen
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tung Nguyen, Thi Bui, and Tram T. Nguyen converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSThi Bui was born in Vietnam and came ...
Loan Thi Dao, Nghiep "Ke" Lam, & Dkauj lab Yang
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Loan Thi Dao, Nghiep "Ke" Lam, and Dkauj lab Yang converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTS:Loan Thi Dao (she...
Thien A. Pham. Bao Tran, & Ham Tran
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thien A. Pham. Bao Tran, and Ham Tran converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSThien A. Pham is a producer/director wit...
James Huynh, Yvonne Y. Kwan, Danny Thien Le, & Thu Quach
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Huynh, Yvonne Y. Kwan, Danny Thien Le, & Thu Quach converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSJAMES HUỳNH gre...
Hoa Nguyen, Joshua Nguyen, Susan Nguyen, & Truong Tran
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hoa Nguyen, Joshua Nguyen, Susan Nguyen, and Truong Tran converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSHoa Nguyen is the aut...
Jes Vu, Kieu Chinh, & Ysa Le
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jes Vu, Kieu Chinh, and Ysa Le converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSKìêu Chinh is a legendary actress with a long...
André Dao & Kevin Nguyen
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writers André Dao and Kevin Nguyen converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen, pulitzer-prize winning author, and Philip Nguyen, Vietnamese-American studi...
Anida Yoeu Ali & LinDa Saphan
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Multimedia artist Anida Yoeu Ali and urban anthropologist LinDa Saphan converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSAnida Y...
praCh & Silong Chhun
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Musician and filmmaker praCh and multimedia artist and activist Silong Chhun speak with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSSilo...
Amanda Lee Koe & Olivier Đhénin Hữu
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writer from Singapore, Amanda Lee Koe, and playwrite from France, Olivier Dhenin, converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GU...
Steven Duong & Vivian Pham
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging writers Steven Duong and Vivian Pham converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen. ABOUT THE GUESTS Steven Duong is the author of...
Tu David Phu & Anh Luu
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning chefs Tu David Phu and Anh Luu speak with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen. ABOUT THE GUESTS Chef Tu David Phu, recognized as ...
Khue Pham & Thi Minh Huyen Nguyen
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Khue Pham and runner/writer/designer Thi Minh Huyen Nguyen converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen, pulitzer-prize winning author, and Philip Ngu...
Maegan Houang & Anchuli Felicia King
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Screenwriters Maegan Houang and Anchuli Felicia King converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen, pulitzer-prize winning author, and Philip Nguyen, Vietname...
KT Nguyen & Tammy Nguyen
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer KT Nguyen and multimedia artist Tammy Nguyen speak with guest host Ly Tran and host Philip Nguyen. ABOUT THE GUESTS Tammy Nguyen Bio Tammy Ngu...
Tina Nguyen & Tuan Andrew Nguyen
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Tina Nguyen and sculptural/digital storyteller Tuan Andrew Nguyen converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen. ABOUT THE GUEST...
Phung Huynh
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist and educator Phung Huynh speaks with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her recent projects. ABOUT THE GUEST Phung Huynh is a Los...
Brandon Hoang & Elizabeth Ai
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Screenwriter and novelist Brandon Hoang and filmmaker Elizabeth Ai speak with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen. ABOUT THE GUESTS Brandon Hoà...
Krysada Phounsiri & Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lao writers Krysada Phounsiri and Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen. ABOUT THE GUESTS Krysada Ph...
H'Abigail Mlo & Y-Danair Niehrah
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Montagnard Degar writers H'Abigail Mlo and Y-Danair Niehrah speak with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen. ABOUT THE GUESTS H’Abigail (A...
Kenneth Nguyen & Oliver de la Paz
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcaster and film producer Kenneth Nguyen and poet Oliver de la Paz converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen. ABOUT THE GUESTS Kennet...
An My Le & Jamie Jo Hoang
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer An-My Le and writer Jamie Jo Hoang speak with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen. ABOUT THE GUESTS An-My Lê was born in Saigon, ...
Thi Bui
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Graphic novelist and illustrator Thi Bui converses with guest host Susan Lieu about her projects, such as her book "The Best We Could Do." ...
Wendy Lieu
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chocolatier Wendy Lieu speaks with guest host Susan Lieu, her sister, about her journey to create her business, Socola Chocolates. ABOUT THE GUEST We...
Alexandra Huynh
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Youth Poet Laureate Alexandra Huynh converses with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her journey in poetry. ABOUT THE GUEST Alexandra H...
Allen Tran
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scholar and anthropologist Allen Tran speaks with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about his research publication, "A life of worry: Pol...
Hanh Bui
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Children's book authoer Hanh Bui converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her book, "The Yellow Áo Dài." ABOUT T...
Angela Peñaredondo
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Poet Angela Peñaredondo speaks with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about their book "nature felt but never apprehended." ABOUT ...
Andrea Nguyen
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and food writer Andrea Nguyen converses with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her cookbook, "Ever-Green Vietnamese" ABO...
Beth Nguyen
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Beth Nguyen speaks with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her memoir, "Owner of a Lonely Heart." ABOUT THE GUEST Beth ...
Kimberly Nguyen
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning poet Kimberly Nguyen converses with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her book, "Here I Am Burn Me." ABOUT THE ...
Angela Pham Krans
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Children's book author Angela Pham Krans speaks with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her book "Finding Papa." ABOUT THE...
Kathy Minh Bach
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion designer and entrepreneur Kathy Minh Bach converses with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her clothing brand, KAAREM ABOUT THE...
Phong Nguyen
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Phong Nguyen speaks with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about his book, "Bronze Drum." ABOUT THE GUEST: Phong Nguyen is t...
Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Poet and novelist Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai converses with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her recent publication, "Dust Child.&quo...
Yến Lê Espiritu
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yến Lê Espiritu, sociologist and professor of Ethnic Studies, speaks with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her research and writing ...
Lan Duong
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Poet and scholar Lan Duong speaks with hosts hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her work and involvement in writing "Departures: An ...
Sophia Terazawa
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Poet Sophia Terazawa converses with host Viet Thanh Nguyen about her documents of resilience, upcoming projects with Deep Vellum Books, and more. ABO...
Alexander Cannon
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ethnomusicologist Dr. Alexander Cannon converses with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about the way traditional Vietnamese music has evolved...
The Sympathizer Cast
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actors from The Sympathizer television show, Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Duy Nguyen, Kayli Tran, PhanXine, VyVy Nguyen, and Tom Dang, converse with ...
Doan Bui
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
French journalist Doan Bui converses with host Viet Thanh Nguyen about her books, upcoming projects, French gastronomy and more. ABOUT THE GUEST: Do...
Vanessa Võ
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning musician Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ converses with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about the evolution of Vietnamese music and her ...
Tracey Lien
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Debut novelist Tracey Lien converses with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her book "All That's Left Unsaid." ABOUT THE ...
Carolyn Huynh
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Novelist Carolyn Huynh converses with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen about her book "The Fortunes of Jaded Women." ABOUT THE GUE...
Bao Nguyen & Newt Nguyen
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize-winning Host Viet Thanh Nguyen converses with Food Tik Toker Newt Nguyen and Filmmaker Bao Nguyen about the American Dream, finding com...