Rice n Mics - an Asian Australian Podcast
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June 23, 2026
Harry Jun: From Teacher to Good Game Spawn Point/Squad & Comedy | Ep 68
I chat with Sydney comedian Harry Jun to learn about his journey from high school teacher to full-time comedy, content creation and media. Harry gives us the raw, behind the scenes look at the independent creative grind. We dive deep in some Aussie millennial nostalgia (even though technically I'm gen Z), joining Good Game Spawn Point and Squad, navigating social media and exploring Harry's culture through his work. --- Harry's Links https://www.instagram.com/_harryjun _/https://harryjun.com
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April 29, 2026
Terence Nguyen: Balancing Acting, Events MCing, and the Reality of Freelance Life | Ep 67
I sit down with professional Executive MC and actor Terence Nguyen, aka 'The Main with the Mic'. Terence has built a brand as the area's MC, who has hosted weddings, corporate events, charity galas, but his path to getting here was far from typical. We dive into his evolution from a kid in Western Sydney to a high-energy MC. He shares his foundational training at PYT Fairfield which helped him break the 'quiet Asian' stereotype which led him roles in major products like Anyone But You and Last
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March 23, 2026
Fatherhood, Vlogging, Weddings and Escaping Finance w/ Andy Yang | Ep 66
We sit down with one of the OG creative and wedding videography veteran Andy Yang, where he shares the moment on a morning train commute was one of the many steps to slowly leave behind a stable finance career to pursue a life behind the lens. We dive into the evolution of the Asian Australian creative scene, from Andy's early days filming YouTube covers and touring Asia, to navigating the high-stakes world of wedding videography (The SanDisk failure...). --- Andy's Links https://www
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Feb. 8, 2026
Corporate 9-5 to Food Creator: LateNightAnna’s Journey | Ep 65
If you were to ask a year ago, I would've said by day, Anna works 9-5 as a finance manager, and by night, she's LateNightAnna. But since then, she is all in on LateNightAnna, cooking, creating and building a food content brand that started with a viral Basque cheesecake during Covid. In this episode, I sit down with Anna to talk about her journey from competing in MasterChef as a teenager, to starting a home baking business from scratch, to documenting her life in her 30s through food, travel an
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Dec. 30, 2025
Weddings, Proposals & Growing Up - Nathan’s Big Day + Tung's Big Reveal | Ep 64
Weddings hit different when it’s your close friends, and even more when you’re part of the chaos behind the scenes. We sit down with Nathan & Annette to break down their wedding day - the planning, the emotions, the cultural expectations, family dynamics… and the moments that nearly didn’t go to plan. I also reveal a big announcement of my own... We chat through everything from proposals and adrenaline, to budgets, vendors, tea ceremonies, first dances, and what it actually feels like o
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Dec. 9, 2025
Mortgage Broking in Australia: What First-Home Buyers Need to Know w/ Michael Nguyen | Ep 63
We’ve hit that stage of life where everyone’s either getting engaged, married, planning a Japan trip, or trying to buy a house. And somewhere in that chaos, the words “mortgage broker” keep popping up, but what do they actually do? Are they just a fancy search engine for home loans? In this episode, Michael Nguyen joins us to break down the world of mortgage broking, answer the questions most first-home buyers are too scared to ask, and share what it’s really like working in the industry. Whe
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May 12, 2025
7000 Islands Discount Code
If you're seeing this, it's probably because you googled something like '7000 islands coupon code'. I know, I know, I also love a good bargain too. Before using the code, consider checking out the episode we did with the founder of 7000 isla…
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 a lo…
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 unique perspec…
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About the Host
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.