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Host Niall Mackay takes listeners on a journey through the vibrant and diverse culture of modern Vietnam. Niall focuses on personal stories and experiences of both himself and guests, sharing insights into the everyday life of people connected to Vietnam. From artists and entrepreneurs, locals and Viet Kieu, expats and Vietnamese worldwide and members of the LGBTQ community, this podcast offers a unique perspective on this rapidly developing country. With engaging discussions and thought-pro ...
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"Your life like 80 years, 90 years max, you are old sickly if you get to 90. So if you are 30, you are 1 third there. What have you done with that 30?" Niall Mackay reconnects with Nam Den, a Nigerian YouTuber and content creator based in Vietnam. Nam reflects on his journey since their last conversation, sharing how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped …
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"Vietnam is a massive beer drinking country. Per capita it's top ten ." - Mischa Smith In this special episode of the Vietnam podcast, host Niall takes listeners on an epic craft beer crawl through Ho Chi Minh City. Joined by a rotating cast of friends and beer industry insiders, Niall visits his seven favorite craft beer bars in Saigon over the co…
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"There's a lot of controversy about Michelin Guide coming here. But for me, I look at it as an opportunity for Vietnam to attract more tourists."​​ In this episode of A Vietnam Podcast, host Niall Mackay welcomes back Thuyen Vo, a renowned food influencer and KOL (Key Opinion Leader), who previously appeared in Season 6. Thuyen discusses her journe…
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"There are misconceptions about Vietnam, People just think of water buffaloes, rice paddies and lanterns if you live in the big city, like Saigon, it's just like any other big city." Ever wondered where to find the best cocktails in Saigon? Join Niall Mackay as he takes you on a tour through the city's top cocktail bars, sharing insider tips and pe…
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"When you're at rock bottom as a drug addict, you'll know. Cause, as I explained it, there is that choice that you have to make. And when you're ready to look up, then I have plenty of advice." - Tue-Si on reaching the turning point in addiction. In this powerful episode, Niall revisits the story of Tue-Si, a recovering crystal meth addict who shar…
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On the Vietnam Is Awesome Podcast Niall Mackay is joined by Natalya Wissink, the founder of Secret Experiences, to talk about the thriving cocktail scene and hidden gems in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). They discuss the modern side of Vietnam, the use of local ingredients in craft cocktails and beer, and Natalya's company, which offers unique experien…
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"Who likes to spend money though? If you can save money, you want to do it, right?" Niall shares his top 7 favorite happy hour spots in Saigon, the bustling city he now calls home. As a self-professed happy hour enthusiast, Niall has strong opinions on what makes a true "happy hour" deal, favoring bars that offer 50% off drinks over the dreaded "bu…
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"COVID really affected me that by the time the pandemic was over, I felt rusty as a performer and in my whole adult life, I'd never, ever experienced that." In this heartwarming episode, Niall is reunited with his friend Ella Beth, who first appeared on the podcast back in Season 2. They reminisce about their friendship, revisiting Ella Beth's jour…
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In his first solo episode of A Vietnam Podcast, host Niall Mackay shares his top seven places to enjoy craft beer in Saigon, Vietnam. From long-standing establishments to newcomers, Niall provides an insider's perspective on the city's vibrant craft beer scene. 1. Malt Saigon on Mac Thi Buoi is an OG craft beer bar in Saigon, known for its shuffleb…
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Niall sits down with Thuyen Vo, a former host on the Best Ever Food Review Show and the founder of Easy English and Easy Vietnamese language centers. Thuyen opens up about her experiences navigating the post-pandemic world, content creation, and her newfound passion for the fine dining industry. Thuyen reflects on her time with the Best Ever Food R…
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In this episode of the Vietnam is Awesome podcast, host Niall Mackay, an expat in Vietnam since 2016, and guest Shane Dylan, who has spent 17 years in Vietnam and founded an insurance brokerage firm, discuss the importance of insurance for tourists to Vietnam. They debunk common insurance myths, discuss the necessity of having insurance for healthc…
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"It's never a dull moment in Vietnam. Things are going so fast, things are changing, and, It's really interesting to document this contrast." - Adrien on the ever-changing nature of Saigon's streets. In this episode, host Niall Mackay welcomes Adrien, a French photographer who has been living in Vietnam for nearly 10 years. Adrien shares his journe…
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The authenticity and the genuineness and the cheekiness of Vietnamese people is still coming through. And I really like seeing that repeat guest coming back. It's a healthy sign for a destination." - Pieter Van Der Hoeven In this episode of the Vietnam is Awesome Podcast, host Niall Mackay is joined by Pieter Van Der Hoeven, the Managing Director o…
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"As soon as you start doing something for money, whether you like it or not. It's gonna change." Podcasting expert and host of A Vietnam Podcast and Smarter Podcasting, Niall Mackay, is interviewed by Samantha an AI Voice powered by ChatGPT. Niall shares his journey from being an avid podcast listener to becoming a successful podcaster himself. He …
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In the heart of Vietnam, there are hidden gems that beckon travelers seeking authentic adventures and unforgettable experiences. Join Niall Mackay, The Podcast Guy, as he uncovers the magic of these destinations in this episode of the Vietnam is Awesome podcast. Niall's guest for this episode is Ben Mitchell, the visionary behind Phong Nha Farm Sta…
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Exploring the Beauty of Vietnam's Halong Bay: A Conversation with Local Guide, Quan In this episode host Niall Mackay invites special guest Quan, a local tour guide from Ha Long Bay, who shares his wealth of knowledge and experience regarding this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The conversation covers various aspects of the Halong Bay experience from …
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Earlier this year, I responded to a Facebook post on an ex-pat group. There were looking for someone to be on their YouTube video as they were traveling through Vietnam. So I reached out and then I kind of forgot about it. I didn't really expect the response. But luckily I did, and I was happy to make arrangements to meet Tal Oran, the host of the …
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Welcome to the Vietnam is awesome podcast. We'll help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. My guest today is Canadian Vietnamese, and also worked in the nightlife scene there for over 10 years. He moved to Vietnam in 2019 and has since then opened up three food and beverage businesses. The latest one is in Thao Dien which has cha…
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The Vietnam Is Awesome Podcast will help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. In this episode, we’ll share our recommendations for boutique hotels across Vietnam. My guest today is Lauren Pienaar. She has been in Vietnam now for 7 years, she's from South Africa originally. She's a singer-songwriter with Moon Rise City and is now …
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Elizabeth Nguyen is from Honolulu, Hawaii, and is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees who arrived in 1975. She has a background in Human Biology and Psychiatry, which gives her a unique perspective on the cross-cultural aspects of mental health. Her career in community mental health and her interests in spirituality and psychiatry led her to write …
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Uncover the Unique Aspects of Saigon's Underground Art Scene In this episode of the Vietnam is Awesome podcast, host Niall Mackay takes us on a journey into the vibrant underground art scene of Saigon. He introduces us to two extraordinary individuals who are at the forefront of this creative movement: Truong Que Phuong, the owner of Twist Cafe and…
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Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We’ll help you discover the real Vietnam with Awesome experiences. I interviewed Mischa Smith who has lived in Vietnam for 10 years now. He's worked at Pasteur Street Brewing Company for eight and a half, most of those as the sales director spreading amazing craft beer across Vietnam. In our main interview…
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Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We’ll help you discover the real Vietnam with Awesome experiences. In this episode my guest, Mischa Smith, has lived in Vietnam for 10 years now. He's worked at Pasteur Street Brewing Company for eight and a half, most of those as the sales director spreading amazing craft beer across Vietnam. And he's als…
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This episode is going to be more than a little bit different. Instead of me interviewing a guest, I'll be answering questions written by chat GPT. That's right, I'll be interacting with a machine to explore the intersection of technology and human interaction? And chat GPT wrote that sentence. So, what you're about to hear was written by chat GPT, …
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Donate to Ukraine! I met Anastasia Sokyrka in Government Quarantine in 2020 at the start of the pandemic. You can listen to my episode with her and my wife, Adrie, about our experiences while we were living them. Since then we have become close friends, a silver lining of a tough experience (17 days with no mattress, no air con and no booze!) Final…
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Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome podcast. We’ll help you discover the real Vietnam with Awesome experiences. In this episode my guest, Oscar Wright, has studied various religions in India and Istanbul… practices and teaches hatha yoga and meditation and tai chi... and facilitates Zen Tango workshops that turn tango dance into meditation. He is a f…
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Welcome to the Vietnam Is Awesome Podcast. We'll help you discover the real Vietnam with awesome experiences. I'm Niall Mackay, your host. I've lived in Vietnam since 2016, and I'm the host of a Vietnam podcast, A comedian, and now a brand ambassador for Vietnam Is Awesome. I came to Vietnam for a two-week vacation and was immediately taken by the …
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In this Bonus Episode, Alex & Mischa interview Producer Niall about HIS craft beer journey! They discuss Niall's favourite thing about beer, that time he quit drinking for a year and a half, his first memory of discovering craft beers, the Australian craft beer scene (from back in the day), visiting St. James's Gate, the sanctity of the bar area, d…
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Welcome to Beer Stories Episode 8 by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts! Produced by Niall Mackay. Alex & Mischa welcome their former colleague and current HiWine Sales Rep Kat Marshall into the studio to discuss the Vietnamese Craft Beer Industry from an insider's look! Kat talks about how she got into the craft beer scene with the guys at BiaCraft & Qu…
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Produced by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts, welcome to Episode 7 of Beer Stories! Enter The Darkness with Alex & Mischa as they sit down with the man behind Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery in Saigon, Vietnam! The boys discuss the joys of starting a brewery from scratch in a foreign country, how John first discovered craft beer, HOPS!, building a bran…
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Did That Really Happen? From Seven Million Bikes Podcasts. Book your tickets to see Korey David. Ever heard a joke and asked, “Did That Really Happen?” My name’s Niall Mackay from Seven Million Bikes Podcasts and a comedian... long before I ever started comedy, when I heard comedians tell the craziest, funniest stories I would always wonder just th…
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In Episode 6 of Beer Stories, Mischa & Alex welcome Hannah Jefferys, Founder and Brewmistress of Saigon Cider, into studio. The episode is bookended, as always, by The Hangover Check and Fact or Fiction. In between they discuss a range of topics, including differentiating craft cider from craft beer, Cider's specific appeal to Vietnamese drinkers, …
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Produced by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts, in Episode 5 of Beer Stories, Alex & Mischa talk to Charles Guerrier of Brew Asia about a range of topics, including how he started the South East Asian Brewer's Conference (recently renamed Brew Asia for 2023), why he loves visiting Saigon so much, how much and how quickly Brew Asia has grown, the Vietname…
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Produced by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts, in Episode 4 of Beer Stories, Alex & Mischa talk with the Founder of Turtle Lake Brewing Company (Hanoi, Vietnam), Lamont Wynn, about Opening a Craft Brewery in Vietnam. Over the course of the conversation they touch on stories about what Lamont was doing when he decided to start Turtle Lake, the logistics …
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This is a brand new show from Seven Million Bikes podcasts. The Vietnam is awesome podcast. I'll be talking to people from all over Vietnam, working in tourism, bars, results, hotels, nightlife, and more to share with you experiences the prove Vietnam is awesome. "Send me a message!" Save Frustration. And time! Let my team and I save you the time a…
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Follow and Subscribe to Beer Stories, produced by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts. In Episode 3 of Beer Stories, Alex & Mischa talk to the Founder & CEO of MixTape Drinks, Chad Mitchell, about Beer Styles! Do they even matter anymore?! They discuss the importance of learning the fundamentals of brewing before you can start playing around with style gu…
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This has been a really hard decision to make, but A Vietnam Podcast is going on hiatus in it's current format. "Send me a message!" Save Frustration. And time! Let my team and I save you the time and frustration it takes to edit a podcast. From start to finish, we can help you share your story with the world with minimum fuss and cost. – Niall Mack…
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As we take a break right now between seasons, we're bringing you regularPodSwaps, where we bring you a podcast from one of our friends, which is related to Vietnam. In this episode, we share another touching episode from the Vietnamese Boat People podcast. Tracey Nguyen Mang has been on A Vietnam Podcast before . So go back and check that episode o…
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I am beyond excited to share this special first episode of Beer Stories hosted by my good friends Mischa Smith and Alex Violette from Pasteur Street Brewing Company and produced by me at Seven Million Bikes Podcasts. This is a combination of two major passions for me, podcasting and craft beer. I cannot thank Alex and Mischa enough for putting thei…
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Enjoy the launch episode of Beer Stories - A new podcast produced by Seven Million Bikes Podcasts. Follow and Subscribe wherever you are listening from. Join Mischa Smith and Alex Violette as they share their passion and knowledge of the craft beer industry. Each week, they will be joined by a different guest to discuss the world of beer and share …
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"Send me a message!" Save Frustration. And time! Let my team and I save you the time and frustration it takes to edit a podcast. From start to finish, we can help you share your story with the world with minimum fuss and cost. – Niall Mackay, The Podcast Guy Audio Episodes Edited for ONLY $27! Save $127!! Get 68% off and three months free when you …
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At the end of every episode of A Vietnam Podcast I ask my guests the same set of questions. Hear every guests answers to each question in these bonus compilation episodes. "Send me a message!" Save Frustration. And time! Let my team and I save you the time and frustration it takes to edit a podcast. From start to finish, we can help you share your …
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At the end of every episode of A Vietnam Podcast I ask my guests the same set of questions. Hear every guests answers to each question in these bonus compilation episodes. "Send me a message!" Save Frustration. And time! Let my team and I save you the time and frustration it takes to edit a podcast. From start to finish, we can help you share your …
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Thanks to our sponsors Mixtape Drinks we had a private pool Partea for the Seven Million Bikes Community at my new apartment - enjoying Mixtape Hard Seltzer, Partea. Thank you to Tracey, Dan & Dan, Fiona & Adam, Adrie and Carrey for coming, it was such a fun day. And shout outs in this episode to absent community members Alistair Chapman and Pippa …
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At the end of every episode of A Vietnam Podcast I ask my guests the same set of questions. Hear every guests answers to each question in these bonus compilation episodes. Hear their thoughts on why you should, or why you shouldn't, visit Vietnam! "Send me a message!" Save Frustration. And time! Let my team and I save you the time and frustration i…
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A PodSwap with my other podcast, Did That Really Happen?, sharing jokes and comedy of comedians connected to Vietnam. Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package -Get 3 months free and 63% off the 2-year plan | Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Ever heard a joke and wondered, “Did That Really Happen?” Long before I ever started comedy, when I hear…
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Get NordVPN’s ultimate security package - 63% off the 2-year plan | Support Independent Podcasts. Join The Seven Million Bikes Community Slawpi Đô, his pseudonym, shares why he is dedicated to learning Vietnamese. why he wants to be on Vietnamese TV, and talks about his military background, trying to start a business in Vietnam and learning to enjo…
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