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
39 - Dai Le // From Refugee to Politician
May 24, 2023
Yeah, we vote every two-ish years, but I figured it was time to finally figure out how it all works, behind all the ballot papers and 'vote for me' cards. Dai talks about her origin story of leaving a war-torn country, which…
38 - The Chefs Return // Daily Lives of Working in Hospitality
Feb. 13, 2023
Junior and Norman are back from episode 5 with updates on their lives and how much has changed. The dynamic duo are now working together at Saigon Hustle with plans to further expand. We cover controversial food questions, f…
37 - The NZ Adventures // New Zealand Travel Tips
Dec. 14, 2022
Our itinerary: Wanderlog - I don't endorse the paid version, the free one had enough features for us to get by. We're back from our first post-covid international flight and we (mainly Tung) had to find an excuse to tell you…
36 - University: Our Experiences, Regrets, Tips & Tricks
Oct. 3, 2022
There are a lot of things people don't tell you about uni. We cover what we loved, what we hated, how to take advantage of your time in uni and some of the stories that we have. Guests: Matthew Ky, Nathan Phu Want to get in …
35 - The Ozbargain Interview
Aug. 31, 2022
Like a kid meeting their superhero, we actually got the founder of Ozbargain for an interview(the website Nathan and I are constantly refreshing)! Scott Yang or also better known on the website as, 'scotty', comes on to talk…
Collab: Sydney vs Melbourne, Red Flags in Girls and Utter Nonsense w/ Two Besties One Braincell Podcast (Preview)
Aug. 28, 2022
A preview I was meant to make a while ago. This one's a preview of an episode we collabed with Two Besties One Braincell Podcast when we did a "business trip" to Melbourne. Join in with Cara, Nathan and I on this completely …
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.