A comprehensive, long-form history podcast about Cambodia, the Khmer Rouge and the Pol Pot Regime.
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A father-daughter podcast where I interview my father, Robert Chau, on exactly how he survived and escaped the Khmer Rouge aka 1970's Cambodian Genocide. We will follow along his journey on how a starving boy crawling out of Cambodia become a serial American entrepreneur. After 50 years, he deserves a chance to finally share his story.
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Open your heart and mind to Cambodia with Sam & Sela as they dive into open conversations with the trailblazers and rising talents of this rapidly developing Southeast Asian country. Prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and inspired as this dynamic duo (a Ghanaian and Khmer-American living in Phnom Penh) explores Cambodia’s growing industries, from music, art, culture, creators and more. Expand your mind and discover new perspectives on the Open Mind Podcast. YouTube: https://youtube.com/ ...
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A podcast about culture ‘n stuff in the Kingdom.
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A Podcast providing a platform to inspire and amplify voices within the community of Long Beach, Ca. Hosted by @sodanny_fame & @philasophical.
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The SEA4 Podcast aims to bring the stories of refugees from Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam and their American-born descendants into the mainstream. By focusing on athletes and other accomplished individuals who have overcome adversity we hope to inspire others to pursue their dreams. John Messina and Ko Chandetka from the Lao American Sports Hall of Fame will be interviewing athletes and others who represent the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia including Lao, Laotian, Khmu, Khmer, Hmong, Viet ...
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If you like The Joe Rogan Experience, The Tim Ferriss Show, Howard Stern or any other long form conversation podcasts you'll enjoy Muzzle Punch. Podcast interviewing at it's finest. Subjects including, but not limited to, everything and anything. For more information, visit muzzle punch.com
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Welcome to Beyond Year Zero: A podcast about Cambodia then and now! This podcast explores the dark and difficult history of the Khmer Rouge regime, and asks what effects and impact did the Pol Pot period have on the dynamic and vibrant society of Cambodia today? Taking a thematic approach, Beyond Year Zero draws on interviews with practitioners and notaries from leading communities of practice in contemporary Cambodia to explore the relationship between history, society, violence, and – ulti ...
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Real ideas. Real topics. Real people.
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A podcast about culture, politics, and the pursuit of understanding our unique intersectional identities. Exploring life through the Khmer diaspora. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defactotk/support
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The renowned warrior Tharoth Sam, the Queen of Bokator, shared the extraordinary story of her journey to the pinnacle of her nation’s martial arts. Now, as the reigning monarch, Tharoth Sam stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring warriors throughout the country. She said “With dedication and perseverance, anything is possible”.…
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For most of us help is only a phone call away but we often forget that those responding in our time of need are fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters… everyday people. At no time was that more evident than on September 11th, 2001 when 343 firefighters lost their lives. From routine fire inspections to one of the darkest days in our nation’s histor…
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Chris Parkhurst, Producer and Director of Elvis of Cambodia
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Director and producer Chris Parkhurst discusses his documentary film 'Elvis of Cambodia' and his journey of exploring the music and legacy of Cambodian artist Sinn Sisamouth. The film beautifully blends the history of the Khmer Rouge with the healing power of Cambodian music. Chris shares how he fell in love with documentary filmmaking and Cambodia…
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Rean Thort - The Cambodian Pioneer Podcasts
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𝗘𝗽 𝟮 - 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring story of Rean Thort, a trailblazer in the Cambodian podcast scene. Rean shares his journey of launching one of the country's first successful independent podcasts, overcoming challenges, and using his platform to amplify diverse local voices. Get a…
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Anne Elizabeth Moore - Author, Journalist, and Cultural Critic
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Anne Elizabeth Moore, author of Cambodian Grrrl, shares her experiences in Cambodia, teaching young women about self-publishing and cultural differences. She discusses the impact of the Khmer Rouge and the Chbab Srey on women's rights and freedom of speech. The conversation covers Moore’s experience teaching self-publishing to young women in Cambod…
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S2 Ep28: Tet - Part Two: The My Lai Massacre
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What role does the Tet Offensive play in the My Lai Massacre? What circumstances in troop deployment and officer training influenced what happened? Why were more than 500 civilians murdered by Charlie Company? Time Period Covered December 1967 - March 1968 In this episode, Lachlan confronts the horrors that occurred in My Lai on the 16th of March 1…
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In 2023 a group of Lao American athletes traveled to Cambodia to represent Laos at the SEA games. Among the group was Angelina Messina (University of Pittsburgh Swim). Astrid Dirkzwager (Georgia Tech swim), Ariana Dirkzwager (Georgia Tech swim, Steven Insixiengmay (University of Georgia swim) and Dawson Sihavong (Stanford University wreslting). Thi…
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Sokai Yoon, joins the OM Podcast's first episode during his visit to Cambodia to talk all-things Cambodian American, art, and music. Sokai, a Khmer-Krom American visual artist, designer and photographer, shares his story of how he came up, starting from a refugee camp in Thailand to getting caught up in the gang life in Atlanta, GA at only 6-years …
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Soreath Hok, a multimedia journalist, shares her journey in the media industry and her focus on reporting on Cambodian-American mental health issues. She discusses her upbringing as a 1.5 generation immigrant and her love for media from a young age. Soreath talks about her experience in college radio and how it led her to pursue a career in journal…
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Dr. Sophal Ear - Esteemed Academic and Writer
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Dr. Sophal Ear, a Cambodian refugee, shares his journey from escaping the Khmer Rouge to becoming a successful academic and writer. He discusses his multifaceted work, including teaching, research, and consulting, and his passion for paying it forward and giving back. Dr. Ear reflects on the importance of educating the next generation about the Khm…
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Samson Phommabout: MMA Fighter & Entrepreneur
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Samson, a man so powerful they say he could slay a lion with his bare hands. Much like his biblical namesake, Samson Phommabout’s life story is one of incredible strength and resilience. Raised in the shadows of Salt Lake City, Samson's early years were marred by the allure of gang life. It would take a brush with law enforcement and the tragic los…
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Dr. Patrick Heuveline - A Sociologist and Khmer Rouge Expert
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Welcome back to Season 3 of Death in Cambodia, Life in America! We're starting season 3 off strong with a special guest: Dr. Patrick Heuveline. Dr. Heuveline is a sociologist and expert on the long-term consequences of the Khmer Rouge regime, discusses the effects of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. He explores topics such as the baby boom that occurre…
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S2 Ep27: Bonus Episode: "Prisoners of Class" with Matt Madden
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Lachlan sits down with Matt Madden, translator of Chan Samoeun’s Prisoners of Class. The book, having been recently released in English for the first time, is an amazing example of a Khmer Rouge survivor memoir. They discuss Matt’s journey in finding the original book, meeting the author and translating it over many years. The book itself, includin…
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Kyto Khoungrasvongsa: Football Player, Coach and Team Owner
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The first generation walked, so that the second could run, and the third…could fly… Lost somewhere between Buddhist ancestors and Mormon neighbors, between his Lao heritage and the American dream Kyto Khouangrasvongsa would find his way home on the football field. Kyto began playing in high school before transitioning into the semi pros. When the t…
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They say that a smooth sea has never made a skilled sailor. The odds were stacked against Jason Somachay in life. Growing up without a father, being raised by his immigrant grandparents and finding his way into the juvenile justice system. It was through the tumultuous seas of his youth that he discovered his anchor: martial arts. After being intro…
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What did the Tet offensive achieve? How was the Battle of Hue waged? Why were almost 3000 people murdered by the Viet Cong? Time Period Covered 1968 This episode covers the Tet Offensive of early 1968. Lachlan links the media coverage of the event, with the extreme scenes in Saigon, to the reality of the offensive and what the communists hoped to a…
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Rose Khun: Forgiveness & Healing through Somatic Breathwork
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Rose Khun is the daughter of Cambodian refugees that resettled in the United States after fleeing the Khmer Rouge. Her parents operated a small video store in California where her father was killed in a robbery. The tragedy would impact Rose for years to come. Through somatic breathwork Rose was able to start her healing journey and ultimately forg…
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Jose Nouchanthavong: Lao-American Professional Basketball Player
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From a small town in Maine to the lights of Bangkok, it’s the love of the game that has taken Jose Nouchathavong on a journey around the world. Jose began playing basketball as a child and would work his way onto the roster of a local community college before going on to play for University of Southern Maine. At a crossroads, contemplating a transi…
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50th Episode Special: Reflections on the past 2 years
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When the Lao American Sports Hall of Fame was founded over a cup of coffee in South Elgin, Illinois, we could have only imagined what it would become. About two years into our journey, we’ve inducted 25 athletes, featured countless rising stars, built bridges between athletes in Laos and the USA and made a few new friends along the way. The SEA Fou…
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S2 Ep25: The Cambodian Civil War Begins - Part Two: A Revolution Waged With Empty Hands
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How did the CPK develop their plan to genuinely start a war in Cambodia? Why did Sihanouk seek rapprochment with the United States? How did the bombing of Cambodia begin? Time Period Covered 1967-1968 January 1968 will prove to be a pivotal month for the Vietnamese, Cambodian and American interests in the war. This episode details how the Cambodian…
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Lao Rugby Federation: Megan Knight, Viengsamai Souksavanh & Ana Lavongtheung
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While we love the competition, the glory and the roar of the crowd there is so much more to sports and nowhere is this more evident than on the Rugby pitches of Laos. From the capital city to the rural villages rugby is making a positive impact across the country. Through the Lao Rugby Federation’s developmental programs and the transnational Wered…
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Terry Rajsombath: Army National Guard Purple Heart Recipient
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Victor Hugo said, “What causes night in our souls, may have stars”. The 9/11 attacks drove Terry Rajsombath to enlist in the military and it wouldn’t be long before he was deployed to the front lines in Afghanistan. After surviving a near fatal gunshot wound in a harrowing fire fight, Terry would face the ultimate battle of his life while trying to…
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S2 Ep24: Mao's Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
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What led to Mao's launching of a 'cultural revolution' in the People's Republic? What were the aims of this movement? Why did perhaps a million people die at the hands of their countrymen in less than four years? Time Period Covered 1964 - 1969 In what could be considered a belated "Part Two" to the episode introducing Maoism and the Great Leap For…
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Brandon Thammavong: Lifestyle and Confidence Coach
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The toughest moments in our lives can either break us, or make us. Brandon Thammavong was headed down a path of self-destruction, when in a defining moment he decided to make a change. Pouring everything into his mental and physical self, while harnessing his entrepreneurial spirt, Brandon, would conquer his past and forge a path into the future. H…
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In life we make choices. Shortly after Rasi Chau landed in America, he strapped on a football helmet and put the war and devastation that had defined his early childhood behind him. Rasi would go on to play in high school, college and the ranks of the semi-pros before taking to the field as a coach and official. From Pewee to the Pros, Rasi has bee…
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Sovannahry Em: One Championship MMA Fighter
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How does a shy child from Long Beach end up fighting on Asian’s biggest MMA stage? After high school, Sovannarhry Em began training in boxing and martial arts. Initially focused on fun and fitness she quickly caught the eye of professional promoters. After winning her first few pro fights in dramatic fashion, Sovannahry boarded a plane for Malaysia…
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S2: Bonus Episode: "Son Ngoc Thanh, a Khmer Nationalist" with Matthew Jagel
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Special guest Matthew Jagel joins Lachlan to talk about his new book: Khmer Nationalist. The book is an exploration of Cambodian history using Son Ngoc Thanh as the central focus, and they join up to talk about Cambodian nationalism, the influence of Imperial Japan, Sihanouk's antagonism, the Khmer Serei and the CIA. Visit https://www.cornellpress.…
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Amatha Ratsombath: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Laos
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Amatha Ratsombath was lost in life, floundering somewhere between the French ideals of Liberty, equality and fraternity and the urban ghettos of Paris filled with disenfranchised immigrant youth. He would find a path in life through martial arts and after relocating to his ancestral homeland of Laos discover his inner self. Amatha recentlyled the L…
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S2 Ep23: The Cambodian Civil War Begins - Part One: The Samlaut Rebellion and the Three Ghosts
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What was the Samlaut Rebellion, and how did it start? Who was responsible for this outbreak of violence? What leads to Khieu Samphan disappearing over night? Time Period Covered 1967 In the first part of an explanation of how the Cambodian Civil War begins, Lachlan looks into the circumstances which lead to an outbreak of violence in the province o…
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Athlete Mental Health: Stories from Lao American Athletes
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Behind the triumphs and glory that grace the sporting arenas, there lies a lesser-known battle fought within the hearts and minds of these extraordinary individuals. Athlete Mental health, a topic often shrouded in silence but that holds immense importance. Behind every gold medal lies, trauma, self-doubt, fear and pain. From the darkest lows to ou…
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AJ Vongphachanh: Utah State and BYU Football Star
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To most people the 2021 Jimmy Kimmel L.A. Bowl was just another football game but to the Lao American community in was a moment of great pride as two Lao last names battled it out. AJ Vongphachanh rose from the youth football fields of western Washington to playing in a sold-out SoFi stadium on national television. Behind his rise, a strong work et…
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Leth Oun: Cambodian American Secrete Service Agent
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Neil Diamond said, have you ever heard a story about a frog who dreamed of becoming a king, and then became one? Well except for the names and a few other changes if you’re talking about Leth Oun the story is the same one. Leth was a virtual slave under the Khmer Rouge but now protects the leader of the free world. After escaping the killing fields…
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Boomer Savanh: Laos Born U.S. Navy Veteran, Mountain Climber and Runner
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How does a child go from a poor farming village in Laos to the top of a mountain? Opportunity, its what the American dream is ultimately all about. After transiting through a refugee camp, Boomer Savanh, came to America as a child and went on to have a successful 27-year career in the U.S. Navy and is raising a family. As an athlete, he’s climbed t…
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Nick Coffill - Author of the book "Photography in Cambodia: 1866 to Present"
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Nicholas Coffill's huge passion for live theatre, performances, and sharing a cultures history through photography and music - lead him to create one of the first ever fully developed photography books about Cambodia today. His book "Photography in Cambodia: 1866 to the Present" is one of the most beautiful coffee table books enriched with photogra…
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Kenya Prach: Kun Khmer / Bokator fighter, Cambodian Genocide survivor, author of Black stone Hands
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Kenya Prach is a survivor of the Cambodian genocide, known as the killing fields. Destitute and clinging to life, Kenya entered a refugee in Thailand. At night he would sneak out of the camp and fight for money in order to support his family. In America, with limited language and job skills Kenya would rely on his fighting skills again and pass on …
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Rugby Edition: Jerry Sysourath and Tino Paophavihanh
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For many in the U.S. participation in competitive sports ends on the high school football field but for Jerry Sysourath and Tino Paophavihanh football was only the beginning. Rugby, a sport that has long been popular in the Asia Pacific Region is steadily gaining a following in America and became a completive poulet for Jerry and Tino. What started…
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Catherine Filloux - Award Winning Playwright of the Only Cambodian-U.S. Rock Opera
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For the past three decades, award-winning artist, playwright, and librettist Catherine Filloux has been traveling to conflict areas creating art that addresses human rights and U.S. complicity. Her plays and operas about Cambodia include: “Eyes of the Heart” and “Photographs from S-21” and she is the co-founder of Theatre Without Borders. “Where El…
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John Nammychai: Lao-Khmu Army Airborne Soldier and Semi Pro Football Player
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As Steve Hartman would say, “everybody has a story”. John Nammychai is no exception. The child of refugees he guided himself into the world, jumping from planes, fighting in war, and realizing his version of an NFL dream on the semipro football field. John did this all while trying to understand who he is and to connect with his ancient Khmu herita…
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Myra Torcheux - A Cambodian Orphan in France
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Myra Torcheux has her masters from The London School of Economics and aspires to change policies for children's rights. Much of her passion for this career is driven by her experience growing up in France as an adoptee. I mentioned via social media that I am passionate about highlighting stories that deserve more attention, one storyline being the …
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Malay Bouaphakeo: Softball, Roller Derby and Life Coach
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Passion, its what drove Malay Boauphakeo from her humble begging in Storm Lake Iowa, to the softball diamond at Drake University. After graduating and entering the workforce her passion for competitive sports would lead her to found and compete on a roller derby team, the Des Monies Dames. Malay’s greatest passion in life might just be instilling i…
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Why attempt something if most people fail? Why put yourself in danger when you can be at home safe? Soukhanthone Siphaxay, known to most as Tron, was in boot camp during the September 11th, 2001 attack on America and would soon find himself on the front lines of the war on terror as part of an elite force, the Navy Seals. Tron enlisted in the Navy …
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S2 Ep22: Rolling Thunder in Vietnam, Clouds Over Cambodia
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How does the "Vietnam War" begin? How did the Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK) get its name? Why did Sihanouk start making so many movies in the 1960's? Time Period Covered 1964 - 1967 In this episode, Lachlan revisits Vietnam as LBJ wages war upon the North and the Viet Cong. Pol Pot leaves the jungle to visit Hanoi, and Beijing, and changes the…
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Lao American Pro Wrestling Round Table: Peter Chanthapone (Jordan Jaa), Sean Bouasenesouk (Sean Lao), Sengphet Sengphachanh (El Saiko Gato)
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The glory, the agony, the sport and the acting, we dive deep into the world of pro wrestling. From the bright lights of the stage to the depths of defeat it may be just a show to many, but to the athletes, it’s a lifestyle filled with exhilaration, challenges, pain and purpose. Join us for a roundtable style discussion on what its like to be a pro …
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Sochanvimean Vannavuth Ph.D - How has the Khmer Rouge Effected this Generation?
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I am popping out of retirement to introduce you to someone that I absolutely HAD to interview. Sochanvimean or as I call him Vimean , is a Cambodian Ph.D Psychologist at UCSB who is passionate about how the mental health and generational trauma is cultivated through traumatic expereinces such as the Khmer Rouge. We dig into Vimean's past growing up…
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James Vang: Hmong American Powerlifting Champion
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The road to greatness can be a lonely one and no one knows this better than champion powerlifter, James Vang. It was during a tough time in life that James made a choice, ignore the naysayers, don’t let others define you and go all in. As a member of Team USA, a nine-time national champion, and Arnold Classic title holder, James Vang has powered hi…
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Krysada Panusith Phounsiri: Part 2 Language & Art
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This is part two of our interview with Lao-American dancer, poet, and scientist, Krysada Panusith Phounsiri. In the last episode, he took us on a journey, from break dancing on the streets of San Deigo to national tv and the Las Vegas stage. Krysada is also a poet and tells of his experiences and the stories of his community through writing. We sta…
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Krysada Panusith Phounsiri: Lao-American Break-dancer, Poet and Physicist -Part 1
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Part 1 of a two-part interview. What lies at the intersection of science, art, language, and athleticism? At the confluence of Lao and American culture? Krysada Panusith Phounsiri, or Binly, as he is known is an accomplished break dancer, award-winning poet, artist, and physicist. From his early days in Laos to the Las Vegas stage, Binly is writing…
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Arick Souvanna: Precision Rifle Competitor
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Sometimes, in life people shoot for their dreams, literally. Arick Souvanna grew up in Saginaw Texas, a town known for hosting one of the largest Lao New Year celebrations in America. Arick is putting this tight-knit community on the map again, this time for Precision Rifle Shooting. From building his own ammunition to traveling the country for com…
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Royal Tiger Academy: Kenji Saykosy and Diandra Sayasy
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Sometimes we don’t find our calling in life, it finds us. As a refugee from Laos, Kenji Saykosy was bullied as a child and turned to martial arts for self-defense. 40 years later at Royal Tiger Academy in Damascus Maryland, Kenji and his partner Dee Dee, pass on their knowledge and passion to students of all ages. Helping young people build confide…
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Jeremy Mirken: U.S.A. Sepak Takraw Head Coach
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In 1960 a group of southeast Asian countries came together in Kuala Lumpur to standardize the rules and settle on a name for an ancient sport, Sepak Takraw. The sport began gaining popularity in the United States mainly within the Lao and Hmong diaspora communities in places like Northern California and Minnesota during the 1980s. Jeremy Mirken beg…
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