Best Hcmc Podcasts (2026)

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Hidden Wildlife to Conservation Wins | James Hunt 43:58

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"All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises—just like not all who wander are lost." Niall Mackay sits down with James Hunt, an American expat in Vietnam known for his restaurant ventures like Brick and Barrel and Big Boss Bistro. However, James's story extends far beyond the world of fried chicken and culinary pursuits. He delves …

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - "Just Another Lesbian" In Saigon On LQBTQ+ Acceptance and Sex Education | Phuong Truong S8 E7 47:14

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Join The Community 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 rece…

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S05_E06 - From Low-T to ED, We’re Talking Men’s Sexual Health 36:54

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12/21/25 The Healthy Matters Podcast S05_E06 - From Low-T to ED, We’re Talking Men’s Sexual Health With Special Guest: Dr. Travis Pagliara Some of the most common health concerns for men are also the hardest to talk about. Erectile dysfunction, testosterone changes, and urinary leakage can quietly affect confidence, relationships, and quality of li…

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Discover the secrets to thriving as an Expat mum in Vietnam with Claire Simpson 43:45

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“I never thought I was going to have kids here… that wouldn’t have even crossed my mind.” — Claire Simpson This episode with Claire really opened my eyes to a side of Vietnam I’ve never personally experienced but have always been curious about — what it’s actually like to be an expat parent here. I've interviewed entrepreneurs, creatives, teachers,…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - From the U.S. Airforce to Learning Vietnamese and Being On VTV | Slawpi Đô 58:05

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Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community 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 enjo…

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Why Female Founders Thrive in Vietnam with Amy Wenham 55:24

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“The first thing I saw that I just loved so much is that the women here are so fearless.” — Amy Wenham This conversation with Amy was one of those episodes where I found myself nodding almost the entire time. I’ve been talking about how badass Vietnamese women are for years, but Amy put language to things I’ve seen but could never fully articulate.…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Breaking Barriers Through Conversation To Open Up About A Painful Past | Tracey Nguyen Mang Part 2 44:31

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Join the Seven Million Bikes Community. This episode’s guest, Tracey Nguyen Mang, is the founder and creator of the award winning podcast: The Vietnamese Boat People. This podcast shares the stories of hope, survival and resilience from the Vietnamese diaspora during 1975-1992. Tracey was so interesting and engaging an interview it went for nearly …

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S05_E05 - Antibiotics - When They're Strong vs. When They're Wrong 28:39

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12/07/25 The Healthy Matters Podcast S05_E05 - Antibiotics - When They're Strong vs. When They're Wrong With Special Guest: Dr. Caitlin Eccles-Radtke Antibiotics have been around for almost a century, in that time they've been responsible for saving countless lives - in both humans and in livestock. But these meds have gone from medical marvels to …

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Discover American Expat Life in Vietnam, The Truth After 3 Years with Markeiz Ryan 43:08

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“If I really spent $4,000 a month, I’d have a villa and a problem.” Having Markeiz back on Discover Vietnam felt like picking up a conversation we never really finished the first time. When he first joined me back in 2020, I was recording out of my bedroom, praying the iPhone wouldn’t ruin the audio. This time, we were sitting in a full podcast stu…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Families Traumatic Escape Inspired The Vietnamese Boat People Podcast | Tracey Nguyen Mang Part 1 59:12

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This episode’s guest, Tracey Nguyen Mang, is the founder and creator of the Vietnamese Boat People podcast, an award winning podcast which shares the stories of the Vietnamese diaspora, and something that has often been discussed with previous guests on this show. Tracey was born the youngest of seven children, in Nha Trang Vietnam before her famil…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Ukrainian Returns Home Days Before War - Escapes Back To Vietnam | Anastasia Sokyrka 1:18:11

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Donate 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!) Final…

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S05_E04 - Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow! All About Hair Loss. 26:51

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11/23/25 The Healthy Matters Podcast S05_E04 - Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow! All About Hair Loss. With Special Guest: Dr. Audrey Jacobsen Everyone loses a few hairs every day (about 50-100 on average). But ever wonder why some people lose some or even all of their hair entirely? Or why things like stress or Chemotherapy can have have an effect on our …

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Living As A Trans Man In The USA & Vietnam | Zion Johnson 1:12:40

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Join The Community with Zion! 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 dec…

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S05_E03 - Addiction Recovery in Real Time - LIVE! 39:18

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11/09/25 The Healthy Matters Podcast S05_E03 - Addiction Recovery in Real Time - LIVE! With Special Guests: Dr. Lauren Graber and Dr. Charlie Reznikoff Addiction can come in a lot of different forms, and although the opioid epidemic has been at the fore of the conversation, we often forget that cigarettes and alcohol continue to claim the most live…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Surviving The 2008 Financial Crisis in NYC To Creating Saigoneer | Brian Letwin 1:13:27

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The opening guest of Season 7 is Brian Letwin, a New Yorker in Saigon since 2010. Brian is the co-founder and CEO of the Urbanist Network which includes Saigoneer, Urbanist Vietnam and Urbanist Hanoi. Using his 15 years experience working in digital media both on the agency and publisher side Saigoneer has now been running since 2013. Recorded in l…

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What's The SECRET to a Great Podcast? Real Listener Feedback | PodSwap - Smarter Podcasting 47:04

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“The reason I’m putting on a podcast is because I want to listen. I don’t want to read about the hosts - I want you to tell me about you.” — Adrie Mackay Today I'm doing something a little bit different. You're about to hear an episode from my other show, Smarter Podcasting, where my wife Adrie joins me to talk about what she looks for in a podcas…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Vietnamese Expat In Cyprus & Host of The Blue Expat Podcast | Phuong Nguyen S4 E4 1:20:11

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Phuong Nguyen is a Vietnamese expat currently located in Paphos, Cyprus. She has hosted a Vietnamese podcast since 2016. Occasionally she interviewed Expats living in Vietnam and has some episodes covering expat lives such as being a vegan in Hanoi, Vietnam under the eyes of an artist and expat's life during Tet - Vietnam's traditional New year hol…

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Vote for us at the People's Picks Awards: Where In Vietnam 6:17

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Vote here. I bring you a quick update as we take a short break. The podcast has evolved into a thriving business since its inception in 2019, leading to the establishment of the Saigon Podcast Studio. This year has been challenging due to my health issues, but the business is growing with new clients. We've rebranded to focus on relevant topics and…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Discover Vietnam’s Street Food Secrets with Best Ever Food Review Show's Calvin Bui 1:14:26

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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 successfu…

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S05_E02 - Gut Check: Colon Cancer 101 36:47

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10/26/25 The Healthy Matters Podcast S05_E02 - Gut Check: Colon Cancer 101 With Special Guest: Dr. Jake Matlock, MD Colon cancer isn't exactly dinner-table conversation, but maybe it should be. Behind the awkward jokes and uncomfortable colonoscopy prep lies one of the most preventable forms of cancer out there. But how does colon cancer develop? W…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Young German Vietnamese DJ Shaping Saigon’s Creative Underground | Levi Oi S5 E10 1:05:30

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Levi Oi moved from Berlin to Saigon at the end of 2018 - to discover her Vietnamese roots and to become a DJ. Her style is characterized by deep infectious melodic tunes, strong baselines paired with a cheeky sprinkle of techno. Within 5 months of her DJ career, she played her first Boiler Room set in Ho Chi Minh City. Next to organizing electronic…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Fluent Vietnamese Expat, Afro Viet TV Creator, Musician & Actor | Nam Đen S5 E6 1:15:58

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Mr Nam Đen as he is affectionately known in Vietnam, or Nadis as he is known in his home country of Nigeria, is the creator of Afro Viet TV, a massively popular You Tube channel. Through comedy, food, music and travel his channel explores the beauty of African and Asian cultures. After first coming to Vietnam in 2008 he has now lived here for 10 ye…

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S05_E01 - Food, Feelings, and Freedom from Eating Disorders 29:12

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10/12/25 The Healthy Matters Podcast S05_E01 - Food, Feelings, and Freedom from Eating Disorders With Special Guest: Dr. Melissa Eisenmenger, PhD, LP Binge eating disorder, Bulimia nervosa, Anorexia nervosa - there’s a chance you’ve heard of these, but do you really know what they are? Eating disorders are complex and affect both our physical and m…

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Discover How Vietnam Became a Lifestyle Destination with Dana Bradley, Where in HCMC 32:44

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“Vietnam isn’t just somewhere people come for a cheap holiday anymore — it’s where creators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers are choosing to build a life.” That line sums up what this episode is all about. For our first-ever live-streamed episode of Discover Vietnam, I sat down with Dana Bradley, co-founder of Where in HCMC, to talk about how Vietnam —…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Drag King & Performer Contributing to the Creative Community | Ilse Zoerb; S6 E1 1:16:50

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Niall talks to Ilse Zoerb. They instantly click and are both super goofy, joking about her name, accent and even Niall's dead grandmother. We even find a mutual appreciation for the TLC channel. Check out her favourite TLC show here. Ilse helped her parents move to Vietnam at the end of 2016 while Trump was taking office. She got caught in the Saig…

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Discover The True Cost of Living in Vietnam, hosted by Adrie Lopez Mackay 44:50

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“You can live in Vietnam for $1,000 a month… but will you be happy, healthy, and secure doing it?” Adrie and I are gonna be here again, but in different roles - she’s the host and interviews me. Adrie asks me about the real cost of living in Vietnam after nine years as expats in Ho Chi Minh City. When we first arrived, we thought everything would b…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Lars Callieou - Touring Canadian Comedian 44:49

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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 th…

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Discover The Expat Money Mistakes That Cost Me $20,000, with Robin Copely 41:34

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“Life is not about the money in your bank account. Life is for living, and your investments, your insurance, all those things should be about allowing you to live the life you want.” – Robin Copley It wasn’t easy to share, but I opened up about my own financial mistakes in Vietnam—losing tens of thousands of dollars because I trusted the wrong pers…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Vietnam - Mischa Smith - Pasteur Street Brewing Company Sales Director 44:46

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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 f…

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Discover How My MS Diagnosis Led To Opening Saigon Podcast Studio 32:02

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“Choose one thing that you want to focus on. Start saying no to everything else politely. Make everything you do about that one thing and I guarantee you’ll be successful.” That’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned in my journey of turning a hobby podcast into a full-time business. Today, I opened up about the setbacks, surprises, and wins I’ve had al…

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Q&A: Discover The Setbacks I Overcame to Create Seven Million Bikes Podcasts 16:09

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“Choose one thing that you want to focus on. Start saying no to everything else politely. Make everything you do about that one thing and I guarantee you’ll be successful.” That’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned in my journey of turning a hobby podcast into a full-time business. Today, I opened up about the setbacks, surprises, and wins I’ve had al…

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S04_E24 - From Womb to World: An OB-GYN's Insights for New Moms 27:44

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09/14/25 The Healthy Matters Podcast S04_E24 - From Womb to World: An OB-GYN's Insights for New Moms With Special Guest: Dr. Samantha Pace, MD Becoming a new mom is one of life’s biggest transitions—it’s exhilarating, exhausting, and everything in between. And, although there's no shortage of advice out there when it comes to being a mother, there …

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Saigon Native Kim Nguyen's Life Overseas & Vietnam 27:45

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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 th…

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Discover How Devin Hong Found Identity, Acting, and Belonging in Vietnam 52:47

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“It’s like you’re wearing our face, but you’re not really us.” – Devin Hong This episode with Devin was one of those conversations that reminded me why I started this podcast in the first place. Devin’s journey—from leaving Vietnam as a child, growing up in California, then returning decades later—was powerful, funny, and deeply honest. I loved hea…

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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Why JK Hobson Made A Life in Saigon 51:17

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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. …

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Discover Why The Nguyens Took Their Kids Out Of School To Travel The World 38:50

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What an amazing story! I was so fascinated by Dennis and Emily's decision to leave their jobs as accountants and travel the world with their two kids, Hannah and Aiden. They turned a simple idea into an incredible journey across more than 30 countries. Listening to them talk about the challenges of homeschooling on the road, the cultural difference…

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S04_E23 - Beyond the Common Cold: Understanding Pneumonia 28:08

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08/31/25 The Healthy Matters Podcast S04_E23 - Beyond the Common Cold: Understanding Pneumonia With Special Guest: Dr. Jessica Oswald, DO Pneumonia! It's something we've all heard of - or maybe even had! It's sometimes deadly, sometimes contagious and almost always misunderstood. But what's going on in the body exactly? Is it contagious? How is it …

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Discover Vietnam's Changing Consumption Patterns and Health Trends 54:06

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“Everyday life in Saigon means navigating sugar in everything—from coffee to orange juice—and I can’t have any of it.” – Jane Ha My guest today is Jane Ha, a researcher in behavioral science who has lived in Hanoi, the U.S., the U.K., and now Saigon. Jane’s story is as much about resilience as it is about culture—living with diabetes in one of the …

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Discover the Silent Struggles of Vietnam’s Returning Students 44:54

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“I felt like my Vietnamese froze at the level of a 17-year-old.” – Mai Doan My guest today is Mai Doan, who left Vietnam at just 17 to study in Oregon, later studied in France, built a career in the U.S., and then made the choice to return home. Her story was full of courage and honesty. She talked about cultural shocks, stereotypes, and the challe…

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New Name: Same Podcast! 1:36

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If you’ve been following the show since the Seven Million Bikes: A Saigon Podcast days, you’ll know this has always been about sharing the stories of the incredible people who make up Vietnam — locals, expats, entrepreneurs, creatives, and everyone in between. A Vietnam Podcast is now... Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast marking the start of our …

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S04_E22 - Why Medicaid Matters for Everyone... 37:02

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08/17/25 The Healthy Matters Podcast S04_E22 - Why Medicaid Matters for Everyone... With Special Guest: Susie Emmert - Sr. Director of Advocacy and Public Policy It's probably pretty safe to say that the healthcare system in this country is complicated, at best, and something that's only made worse by politics. The recent passage of "The Big Beauti…

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Discover Why People Stay in Saigon With Krista Bernard and Guest Host, Adrie Lopez Mackay! 18:50

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“People at home always ask, ‘When are you moving back?’ But honestly, I’m not sure I could.” – Krista Bernard If you grew up in a small town—or in Krista’s case, a village with 500 people including cows—you’ll know the feeling of leaving and never quite seeing it the same again. Adrie Lopez Mackay (yep, my amazing wife) takes over the mic to speak …

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Discover How Premier Dental is Changing Vietnam's Dentistry with Annie Vo 27:29

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“You can fly to Vietnam, stay a month, get your teeth done—and still spend less than you would back home.” – Niall Mackay Annie Vo finally made it on the podcast—and it was well worth the wait. This is Part 2 of our conversation, and in this episode, we dug into something I find really fascinating: what it takes to run a truly modern, ethical denta…

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S04_E21 - The Small, but Mighty ... THYROID! 32:06

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08/03/25 The Healthy Matters Podcast S04_E21 - The Small, but Mighty ... THYROID! With Special Guest: Dr. Sreekant Avula, MBBS Sometimes, the why behind how we feel is a little hard to pinpoint. Are you feeling sluggish and tired all the time, even though you're getting enough rest? Are you gaining or losing weight without even trying? Well, it cou…

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Discover Vietnam’s Hidden Magic with Uncle George & Aunt Betty | An Extra Special Epsiode!! | S14 E11 23:14

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“I can honestly say my expectations of Vietnam were completely blown away.” This episode is extra special. Not only is it the first recorded in the brand-new Saigon Podcast Studio, but my guest is my very own Uncle George. He and my Aunt Betty just spent two weeks traveling through Vietnam, and we squeezed this conversation in right before they fle…

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Discover How Culture and Sugar Shape Vietnam’s Dental Health with Dr Albert Le | S14 E10 31:53

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I’ve met a lot of interesting people in Vietnam over the years, but this conversation with Dr. Albert Viet Le really stuck with me—pun intended (and yes, it involves floss). Albert is the Managing Director of Premier Dental and the only US and Australian board-certified periodontist practicing in Vietnam. We recorded this episode in our brand-new s…

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S04_E20 - Sweet Talk: Decoding Diabetes 32:11

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07/20/25 The Healthy Matters Podcast S04_E20 - Sweet Talk: Decoding Diabetes With Special Guest: Dr. Allison Estrada, MD Think about this: 1 in every 10 Americans is living with Diabetes in one form or another. It's one of the most common chronic conditions today, and it's a condition that's often misunderstood and easily oversimplified. Diabetes i…

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First EVER A Vietnam Podcast in Vietnamese! With Huynh Nhu (Bonus @ House of Merlin) 3:26

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With Huynh Nhu from Seven Million Bikes Podcasts! "Send me a message!" Support the show 🎙️ Recorded at Saigon Podcast Studio! 👉 www.saigonpodcaststudio.com 🎙️ 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…

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Discover what Vietnamese Gen Z Really Thinks About His Generation with House of Merlin | S14 E9 22:07

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"For me, the customer is like my girlfriend. If the customer is happy, I’m happy.” – Nguyen Van Nam This episode was such a blast to record. Not only was it filmed at the stunning House of Merlin, one of my favorite cocktail bars in Saigon, but I also got to sit down with Nguyen Van Nam, a talented young bartender who represents the next wave of Ge…

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Discover What's Fuelling Vietnam's Growing Economy with Hugo Bosch | S14 E8 36:49

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"There’s a youthful, hungry population here—and you can feel the energy in the streets every day." – Hugo Bosch I absolutely loved this episode. Hugo was not only a fantastic guest, but also someone who opened my eyes to a side of Vietnam I hadn’t properly explored before: the stock market and capital markets. I’ll admit it, even as a long-term exp…