Best Tien Nguyen Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 08 - Vladimir Putin, a skilled practitioner of concealing thoughts - Asian Perspectives 28:49

1y ago28:49

28:49

Join host Doctor Loc on a riveting exploration of the enigmatic persona of Vladimir Putin in this thought-provoking episode of the Asian Perspectives Podcast. Delving deep into the intricate web of Russian politics and international relations, Doctor Loc examines Putin's mastery in concealing his thoughts and intentions, offering listeners unique i…

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Ep. 07 - The Path of True Knowledge - Asian Perspectives 18:00

1+ y ago18:00

18:00

In this enlightening episode of the Asian Perspective Podcast, join Dr. Loc as he delves into the profound concept of embracing ignorance as a catalyst for growth and learning. Through thought-provoking discussions and heartfelt reflections, Dr. Loc explores the transformative power of acknowledging what we don't know and the courage it takes to em…

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Ep. 06 - Rising every time we fall- Asian Perspectives 15:02

1+ y ago15:02

15:02

Welcome to the Asian Perspectives Podcast. In this episode, we explore the profound wisdom of the quote "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Join us as we delve into the timeless significance of resilience, perseverance, and the human spirit in overcoming adversity. In this episode, we begin by unpacking t…

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Ep. 05 - No matter how slowly we go - Asian Perspectives 18:46

1+ y ago18:46

18:46

In this episode of Asian Perspectives Podcast, we explore the profound wisdom encapsulated by the title "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." Through insightful discussions, personal anecdotes, and practical advice, we delve into the significance of perseverance, resilience, and steady progress in achieving success and …

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Ep. 04 - Simple Life from Confucius - Asian Perspectives 14:25

1+ y ago14:25

14:25

Confucius, the renowned Chinese philosopher and teacher, offered profound insights into various aspects of life, including the concept of leading a simple life. For Confucius, simplicity was not merely about material possessions but encompassed a holistic approach to living in harmony with oneself, others, and the world. In Confucian philosophy, si…

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Ep. 03 - Wise and Smartness - Asian Perspectives 17:56

1+ y ago17:56

17:56

Welcome to the Asian Perspectives Podcast, your go-to source for insightful discussions on enhancing wisdom and sharpening intellect. Hosted by Dr. Loc, this podcast delves into various topics aimed at cultivating a smarter and wiser you. In each episode, we explore strategies for improving critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving sk…

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Ep. 02 - Something about Vietnamese Tet Lunar New Year 14:58

1+ y ago14:58

14:58

Welcome to this episode of the podcast "Why Tet holiday is so important to Vietnamese mind". In this episode, we delve into the traditions and significance of Tet, the traditional Vietnamese New Year, a time-honored and meaningful occasion in Vietnamese culture. We will explore the distinctive features of Tet, from traditional customs to special fe…

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Ep. 01 - An Ideal Life Partner - Asian Perspectives 17:07

1+ y ago17:07

17:07

In Episode 1, we aim to debunk common myths surrounding the search for an ideal life partner. Our expert guests will share valuable insights on compatibility, the importance of emotional intelligence, and navigating the evolving dynamics of modern relationships. We'll also feature personal stories from individuals who've found their ideal life part…

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Adam Ratner - Guitarist, Composer & Producer 1:16:59

4y ago1:16:59

1:16:59

Adam Ratner is a guitarist, composer and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. He has worked with Louis Cole, David Binney, Genevieve Artadi, Fabiano do Nascimento, Sam Gendel, Knower, and more.Dublab Japan describes his music as "Experimental Jazz/Ambient/New Age/Post-Rock/Spiritual".Music Featured in this Episode:"Dreamscape" by Adam Ratner feat. Da…

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Geum - Produção e Produtividade 1:08:41

4+ y ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Nesse episódio especial, meu convidado é meu amigo Geum. Nativo de Itajaí, ele é artista, produtor, engenheiro de mixagem e masterização, dono do estúdio DiscoJazz em Balneário Camboriú, e tem um equipe de produção que se chama Oito8. Músicas apresentadas nesse episódio: Oito8 - "Por La Calle" Maloka Nunes - "Vulnerável" Low Heat x Peyotoff - "Dayd…

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Dani Munoz - Mixing and Monitors 1:28:50

4+ y ago1:28:50

1:28:50

Dani Munoz is a Front of House Engineer, Studio Mix Engineer, and Founder of Phantom Center Audio. Born in Columbia, Dani established his career in Miami and subsequently in Los Angeles, working for artists such as Flo Rida, Animal Collective, MAGIC!, Kali Uchis, Lykke Li, and Ricardo Arjona. This year, Phantom Center Audio began producing the G-To…

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Mark Pelli - Songwriting and Other Obsessions 56:30

5y ago56:30

56:30

Mark Pelli is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, & producer who’s collaborated with artists like Shakira, Anthony Hamilton, Usher, J Cole, Sabrina Claudio, Justin Nozuka, and many more. He’s best known for being a part of the band MAGIC! and their 2013 hit song “Rude”. Music featured in this episode: Mark Pelli - Anything Auralponic feat.…

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Shea Springer - Studios and Sneakers 1:15:15

5y ago1:15:15

1:15:15

Shea Springer is a producer, recording/mix engineer, and owner of Sweetfoot Studios in Easton, Maryland. Music featured in this episode: Geum x MARINONIO - Materia Prima Ian Chang ft. KAZU - Audacious Danny Janklow - The Nearness of You & Prayer for the Loved Ones (Proceeds benefit those battling COVID-19) Trombobby x C-MO - Posledno Staso x MRKTS …

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Evden Dimitrov - All About the Bass 1:15:53

5y ago1:15:53

1:15:53

I interview my dear friend and bandmate, bassist Evden "Echi" Dimitrov of Bulgaria. I included three recordings featuring Echi: Liya by Trombobby x C-MO The Mist by DAYO Phaea's Dream by DAYO Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify

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Mini-Episode - Bill Withers Tribute 2:24

5y ago2:24

2:24

My tribute to Bill Withers and a rendition of "I Love You Dawn" Thanks for everything Bill. 1938-2020, born in West Virginia, Navy Veteran, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, GOAT Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify

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Quarantined - Sofia, Bulgaria 34:41

5y ago34:41

34:41

I'm sending you some soothing sounds from my friends around the globe. Music featured in this episode: "Make It Last" by Annabelle Maginnis "Can I Say" by Aled Ordu feat. Guillaume Richards "Rock On" by DAYO "Earth Creature" by Salami Rose Joe Louis "I Had To Laugh" by Kan Wakan feat. Rachel Fannan "One of the Stars" by Desy "L'amour Ne Suffit Pas"…

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Meeting Hiatus Kaiyote in Curitiba 26:30

5+ y ago26:30

26:30

Fernando, Larissa, and I opened for one of our favorite bands, Hiatus Kaiyote. We talk about the show and hanging out with them afterwards. Also, I play a cover of their song, “Molasses”. Music featured in this episode: Marinonio - “Lions Asleep” Alxndr London x DAYO - “Yellow Hat” Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify…

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Travel Troubles - A Greek Detour 22:49

5+ y ago22:49

22:49

I met a border I couldn't cross, got myself pick-pocketed, and ended up right where I needed to be. Music featured in this episode: Ivan Shopov & Avigeya feat. Nocktern - Momina Molitva NUUXS - Options Plata o Plomo - Urutau vōx - I Can Feel Myself Leaning (co-prod. Alexander Vincent) Mentioned: SAÍGO - "It's Over Now" - Live in Sofia (Sofar Sounds…

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Kan Wakan & Jessica Childress - Wine and Collaboration 1:39:47

5+ y ago1:39:47

1:39:47

In Episode 3, I take two road trips to the Black Sea, in the midst of a productive summer in Bulgaria. I sat down with producer Gueorgui Linev (AKA Kan Wakan) and vocalist/songwriter Jessica Childress to speak about a wide range of topics, including: My WebMD self diagnosis, Cults and “Exotic Dating”, Studio-phobia, ASMR & Cuddle Puddles Music feat…

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André ViaMonte - A Day in Porto 1:06:55

6y ago1:06:55

1:06:55

In Episode 2, I make my way through São Paulo and Porto on the way back to Sofia. In Porto, I meet André ViaMonte, a former music therapist turned solo artist living in Lisbon. He's getting ready to release his second album, Monte. Music Featured in this episode: SAÍGO - Decadence Annabelle Maginnis & CAPYAC - Little Toes Trombobby x C-MO - Mattres…

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Mini-Episode - João Gilberto Tribute 3:46

6y ago3:46

3:46

My version of Chega de Saudade, in honor of the recently departed legend. Support this podcast and my music at http://patreon.com/unidentify

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Fernando Das Neves, Larissa Marinonio - Brazilian R&B 36:20

6y ago36:20

36:20

For my first ever podcast episode, I recount my travels from Bulgaria to Brazil, and I chat with my friends Fernando Das Neves and Larissa Marinonio of Fela Clan, a band based in Southern Brazil. Support this podcast by visiting my Patreon page. Follow the musicians you hear in this episode on Instagram: Android Ethics - @androidethics Jungle Leez …

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A lifetime of friendship with Jonathan Gold 4:58

6+ y ago4:58

4:58

Journalist Jervey Tervalon remembers his long friendship with late food critic Jonathan Gold in a poem.By KCRW

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Zach Brooks: The impact of Jonathan Gold's review of Vespertine 5:01

6+ y ago5:01

5:01

Zach Brooks talks about what it meant to read Jonathan Gold’s review of Vespertine, one of LA’s more controversial restaurant openings in recent memory.By KCRW

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Tien Nguyen: Jonathan Gold on Nha Trang 5:01

6+ y ago5:01

5:01

Writer Tien Nguyen remembers when Jonathan Gold defended his love of the San Gabriel Valley noodle shops against critics.By KCRW

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Jonathan Gold's 2007 review of Jitlada 4:58

6+ y ago4:58

4:58

This week, we revisit one of Jonathan Gold’s favorite LA establishments, Jitlada. Home to some of the spiciest Southern Thai cuisine around, the Hollywood restaurant is a must-visit institution.By KCRW

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Daniel Hernandez: Jonathan Gold on El Parian 4:55

7y ago4:55

4:55

L.A. Taco’s Daniel Hernandez recalls leading Jonathan Gold on a taco crawl through Guadalajara and how Gold’s photographic memory of street tacos in Mexico informed his review of El Parian in Los Angeles.By KCRW

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Mona Holmes: Jonathan Gold's 1989 story on N.W.A. 4:59

7y ago4:59

4:59

Before Jonathan Gold became the voice of LA’s culinary scene, he was a music writer. Eater’s Mona Holmes recalls Gold’s 1989 LA Weekly feature on N.W.A.By KCRW

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Laura Gabbert: Jonathan Gold's 1992 piece on the LA Riots 4:59

7y ago4:59

4:59

“From the stoop of my building, it seemed like a giant block party,” Gold wrote in 1992, just a week after the Los Angeles Riots. “City of Gold” filmmaker Laura Gabbert shares what this piece meant to her.By KCRW

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Carolina Miranda on Jonathan's review of Simon LA 5:00

7y ago5:00

5:00

As we continue to mourn the loss of Jonathan Gold, former colleague Carolina Miranda from the LA Times stopped by to share her favorite Gold review.By KCRW

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Jonathan Gold praises Travis Lett's dive into Japanese gastropub fare at MTN in Venice 5:00

7y ago5:00

5:00

Nancy Singleton Hachisu has called Travis Lett’s latest opening “the most Japanese restaurant in America.” LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold explains why.By KCRW

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Jonathan Gold turns up the heat at Chongqing Special Noodles 4:59

7y ago4:59

4:59

Jonathan Gold finds thin, bouncy noodles covered in spicy Sichuan peppercorn sauce at Chongqing Special Noodles in San Gabriel.By KCRW

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Remembering Jonathan Gold's favorite food flicks 5:00

7y ago5:00

5:00

In some of Jonathan Gold’s favorite culinary-centric films, food isn’t always as it seems.By KCRW

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Jonathan Gold finds magical nostalgia at Freedman's in Silver Lake 5:01

7y ago5:01

5:01

Freedman’s enchants with aromas of fresh homemade bagels and moist brisket. Jonathan Gold talks about how the deli’s mouth-watering aromas and modern take on Jewish staples captivated him during a recent visit.By KCRW

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Jonathan Gold finds breathtaking fare while dining in Tokyo 4:58

7y ago4:58

4:58

In between bowls of ramen and getting kicked out of a yakitori restaurant, Jonathan Gold found time to have some of the best meals of his life on a recent trip to Tokyo.By KCRW

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Jonathan Gold enjoys Nayarit-Sinaloan style ceviche at El Coraloense in Bell Gardens 5:00

7y ago5:00

5:00

Jonathan Gold might not find the plates at El Coraloense Instagram-ready, but the quality of ingredients and vibrant flavors keep him wanting more.By KCRW

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