Rice n Mics - an Asian Australian Podcast

Rice n Mics - an Asian Australian Podcast

Exploring the every day Asian Australian culture, experience and what makes us unique. Hosted by Tung Nguyen, the podcast brings on a variety of guests to get different perspectives and stories.

Currently releasing episodes gradually.

Recent Episodes

Feb. 11, 2025

56 - The Wolf of John St // Working in Sales

When I think of working in sales, two movies come to mind: The Wolf of Wall Street and Glengarry Glen Ross. Ruthless sales tactics where people will stop at nothing as long as it lines their pockets with money. My old friend…
Jan. 21, 2025

55 - Cabramatta's Podcast

I get 4 guests on and Nathan and I chat about their lives. Don't forget to use the timestamps! Apologies for the audio quality, we'll be back to the 'professional studio' space soon. :) Thank you Trang for letting us film in…
Dec. 29, 2024

54 - We're Growing Old // How We Feel Nearing 30

Shout out to Trang at @Mondays Cabramatta for letting us record in their cafe! Venue Instagram: @Mondays2166 With the current stage of life around us being engagements, weddings and starting families, we start to realise tha…
Nov. 13, 2024

53 - 7000 Islands // Unveiling Asian Flavours in Alcohol

Siegfrid 'Siggy' Bacani joins Nathan and me on this episode to cover his business called 7000 Islands. They focus on Filipino craft beer, wine and spirits. Some highlights are the Ube Cream Liqueur and the Ube Lager. There w…
Oct. 16, 2024

52 - The Reality of Personal Training // Physio & Commonwealth Games

Gary returns 4 years later to give his insight on what it's like as a PT long term. The financial struggles, addiction, lifestyle inflation with partying, to going completely clean. We are also joined by Gary's good friend, …
Sept. 10, 2024

51 - Engagements & Weddings

I'm back to doing video with podcasts! Check this one out on YouTube! With big news from Nathan, we decide to dive into this topic of engagements and weddings, and the rules/things you should/shouldn't do around them. Everyo…

Recent Blog Posts

Oct. 2, 2024

Does the HSC really matter? An Asian-Australian Perspective

Disclamer My advice here is of a general nature, it does not take in your individual circumstances. The HSCeebs The Higher School Certificate (HSC) is often seen as a crucial milestone in the academic journey of Australian students. There is …

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Sept. 5, 2024

Exploring the Unique Flavors of Asian Australian Culture

Welcome to Rice n Mics, your go-to podcast for diving deep into the vibrant and diverse world of Asian Australian culture. Hosted by Tung Nguyen, we bring you stories, experiences, and insights from a variety of guests who share their uniq…

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About the Host

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Tung Nguyen

Growing up in Australia as a second generation Asian-Australian has its challenges. Who do you go to for advice or experience when usually your social circle is also going through the same experience the first time? I always felt as though there were a lack of resources for young Asian-Australians to find the guidance and stories of like-minded people. Most of us were told to just follow the rules, don't speak up and cause trouble for your family, so it was hard to find people that have gone through the same struggles.

My name is Tung and I'm Australian, born to Vietnamese parents. This podcast will bring on various guests to share their perspectives on topics such as their career (which may not be a typical Asian job in STEM), common Asian traits growing up and many more. Through these stories I hope that you may find some inspiration from people branching out from the norm or laugh at the experiences we went through that you also may have experienced.