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.

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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…

Aug. 14, 2024

50 - The Fruit Nerd // Bringing Excitement Back to Produce

This was recorded in April 2024, so some topics that were raised may be a little outdated (been to Korea btw). When you think of the term 'fruit and veg', what comes to mind? Grocery shopping? The food pyramid? A healthy lif…

July 18, 2024

49 - Erbzmagic // Magic Life & Overcoming Adversity

CW: Themes of self harm and depression. The willpower it takes to break out of a depressive mindset is not easy (just smile lol!). Justin's story is emotional, inspirational and something you need to hear. I almost cried fil…

June 23, 2024

48 - iFlyFlat // Turning Points into Cheap Business Class Flights

You're walking to your seat in the airplane and walk past the first/business class seats. You might wonder what these people do for work. What if I were to tell you there was a way to experience that an affordable price? Thi…

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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 a lo…

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

Tung Nguyen

Growing up in Australia as a first 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.