Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast
I’m your host, Niall Mackay. Each week I share my personal stories, my wife and I's and with guests connected to Vietnam — entrepreneurs, artists, locals, Viet Kieu, expats, and voices from across the community, including the LGBTQ+ world.
Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast takes you inside the stories shaping life in one of the world’s most dynamic countries.
The conversations are honest and unscripted. Sometimes funny, sometimes challenging — always real. Together, we discover what it means to live, work, and thrive in modern Vietnam.
If you’re curious about Vietnam beyond the headlines and guidebooks, this podcast offers the insights and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else.
Episodes
375 episodes
Q&A: Discover The Setbacks I Overcame to Create Seven Million Bikes Podcasts
“Choose one thing that you want to focus on. Start saying no to everything else politely. Make everything you do about that one thing and I guarantee you’ll be successful.”That’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned in my jour...
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Season 15
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Episode 9
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17:52
Discover The Setbacks I Overcame to Create Seven Million Bikes Podcasts
“Choose one thing that you want to focus on. Start saying no to everything else politely. Make everything you do about that one thing and I guarantee you’ll be successful.”That’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned in my jour...
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Season 15
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Episode 8
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34:41
Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Saigon Native Kim Nguyen's Life Overseas & Vietnam
In this episode I speak with Saigon native, Kim Nguyen. Kim moved to the UK as a teenager to study and stayed for 6 years, meeting her boyfriend in the process who now lives with her in Saigon. Returning to Vietnam in 2018, Kim has a uniq...
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30:25
Discover How Devin Hong Found Identity, Acting, and Belonging in Vietnam
“It’s like you’re wearing our face, but you’re not really us.” – Devin HongThis episode with Devin was one of those conversations that reminded me why I started this podcast in the first place. Devin’s journey—from leaving Vietn...
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Season 15
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Episode 7
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55:26
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Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Why JK Hobson Made A Life in Saigon
My first guest on Seven Million Bikes is JK Hobson. As a finalist in the 2018 Vietnam Comedy Competition JK is known by ma...
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53:57
Discover Why The Nguyens Took Their Kids Out Of School To Travel The World
What an amazing story! I was so fascinated by Dennis and Emily's decision to leave their jobs as accountants and travel the world with their two kids, Hannah and Aiden. They turned a simple idea into an incredible journey across more than 30 co...
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Season 15
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Episode 6
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41:30
Discover Vietnam's Changing Consumption Patterns and Health Trends
“Everyday life in Saigon means navigating sugar in everything—from coffee to orange juice—and I can’t have any of it.” – Jane HaMy guest today is Jane Ha, a researcher in behavioral science who has lived in Hanoi, ...
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Season 15
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Episode 5
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56:46
Discover the Silent Struggles of Vietnam’s Returning Students
“I felt like my Vietnamese froze at the level of a 17-year-old.” – Mai DoanMy guest today is Mai Doan, who left Vietnam at just 17 to study in Oregon, later studied in France, built a career in the U.S., and then made the...
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Season 15
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Episode 4
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47:34
New Name: Same Podcast!
If you’ve been following the show since the Seven Million Bikes: A Saigon Podcast days, you’ll know this has always been about sharing the stories of the incredible people who make up Vietnam — locals, expats, entrepreneurs, crea...
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Season 15
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Episode 3
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3:19
Discover Why People Stay in Saigon With Krista Bernard and Guest Host, Adrie Lopez Mackay!
“People at home always ask, ‘When are you moving back?’ But honestly, I’m not sure I could.” – Krista BernardIf you grew up in a small town—or in Krista’s case, a village with 500 people including cows—you’ll know ...
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Season 15
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Episode 2
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20:33
Discover How Premier Dental is Changing Vietnam's Dentistry with Annie Vo
“You can fly to Vietnam, stay a month, get your teeth done—and still spend less than you would back home.” – Niall MackayAnnie Vo finally made it on the podcast—and it was well worth the wait. This is Part 2 of our conversation, a...
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Season 15
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Episode 1
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30:08
Discover Vietnam’s Hidden Magic with Uncle George & Aunt Betty | An Extra Special Epsiode!! | S14 E11
“I can honestly say my expectations of Vietnam were completely blown away.”This episode is extra special. Not only is it the first recorded in the brand-new Saigon Podcast Studio, but my guest is my very own Uncle George. He and m...
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Season 14
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Episode 17
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25:54
Discover How Culture and Sugar Shape Vietnam’s Dental Health with Dr Albert Le | S14 E10
I’ve met a lot of interesting people in Vietnam over the years, but this conversation with Dr. Albert Viet Le really stuck with me—pun intended (and yes, it involves floss). Albert is the Managing Director of Premier Dental and the only US and ...
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Season 14
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Episode 16
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34:33
First EVER A Vietnam Podcast in Vietnamese! With Huynh Nhu (Bonus @ House of Merlin)
With Huynh Nhu from Seven Million Bikes Podcasts!
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Season 14
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Episode 15
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5:09
Discover what Vietnamese Gen Z Really Thinks About His Generation with House of Merlin | S14 E9
"For me, the customer is like my girlfriend. If the customer is happy, I’m happy.” – Nguyen Van NamThis episode was such a blast to record. Not only was it filmed at the stunning House of Merlin, one of my favorite...
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Season 14
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Episode 14
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23:50
Discover What's Fuelling Vietnam's Growing Economy with Hugo Bosch | S14 E8
"There’s a youthful, hungry population here—and you can feel the energy in the streets every day." – Hugo BoschI absolutely loved this episode. Hugo was not only a fantastic guest, but also someone who opened my ey...
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Season 14
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Episode 13
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39:29
Discover How Hanh Overcame Child Labor and Poverty | S14 E7
“If I don’t speak, I cannot share what I’m thinking.” – Hanh, Haga SmartTechThis quote from Hanh really hit me. Her story isn’t just about fixing phones—it’s about finding your voice, building a life from scratch, and hel...
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Season 14
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Episode 12
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49:08
Discover How Vietcetara's Hao Tran Went From $300 a Month to Vietnam’s Media Mogul | S14 E6
"I took my entire severance pay and blew it on a two-month trip to Asia — and that decision changed my life." - Hao TranIn this episode, I felt a strong sense of kindred spirit with Hao. We both came to Vietnam almost ex...
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Season 14
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Episode 11
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45:07
From College Dismissal to Pro Basketball and Plant-Based Living in Vietnam | S14 E5
“I got kicked out of college. That was the moment I had to grow up—not just as a player, but as a man.” – Davon DillardWhen I first saw Davon Dillard playing for the Saigon Heat, I knew I had to talk to him. He stood out immediat...
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Season 14
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Episode 10
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52:16
A BIG Announcement for A Vietnam Podcast & Seven Million Bikes Podcasts
After starting this podcast in 2019 in my living room with one mic I can't believe this is happening...
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Season 14
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Episode 9
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21:11
The Hidden Struggles of Navigating Multiple Cultures | Phuong Anh S14 E4
"I didn’t know I was Vietnamese or Asian until I looked in the mirror — because I only saw my friends, and I saw my reflection in them." — Phuong AnhI had a chance to talk to Phương Anh, someone I met at an Overseas Vietn...
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Season 14
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Episode 7
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56:14
Michelin Guide 2025: Beyond The Tourist Traps | Saigon Sunday Sessions #17
"Beef stew for breakfast, in this heat? Only in Vietnam - and somehow, it works."I’ve lived in Saigon for nine years, and yet, this city’s food scene never stops surprising me. Let me bring you through Michelin Guide’s 20...
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Season 14
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Episode 8
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47:05
Navigating Culture Shock and Love in a Vietnamese-American Story | S14 E3 Hoa Chanh
I absolutely loved recording this episode with Hoa. We first met through my Tuesday night quiz at Rabbit Hole, and her warmth, wit, and honesty always stood out. This chat went from laugh-out-loud moments to some truly eye-opening reflections a...
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Season 14
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Episode 5
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47:14
Escaping Saigon: Our Glamping Adventure Just an Hour Away | On The Road with Niall and Adrie #15
"Everything we do in Saigon, we're like, 'We don't do this enough.'" - NiallThis episode perfectly captures why I love living in Vietnam — the spontaneity, the constant surprises, and how quickly you can go from urban ch...
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Season 14
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Episode 4
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40:59
Bridging Worlds: Identity, Legacy, and Coming Home | S14 E2 Annie Vo
"I think I grew up more sheltered. I didn't have the typical New York upbringing." - Annie Vo This episode was special in so many ways — not just because it marked six years of A Vietnam Podcast, but because of Anni...
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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38:21
