Rice n Mics Tung Nguyen

I remember reading this old reddit thread about someone sleeping in their car for two years to save for a home loan deposit. While interesting I don't think it could be something I would be able to do personally. We discuss the extreme side of bargain hunting that we do and some other ideas if ego was off the table. Some of these are meant to be comedic and we don't expect anyone to actually do them. Haha, unless...?
We discuss:
Using our lowest coin (5c) to our advantagePooping at workHow would we survive living in a van?Nathan's hack to get free coffeeWhere to get free wifi?Nathan reveals the freebies he gets from his UFC gymThe MK Special Poke BowlOvernight oatsDominos and Pizza Hut coupon hacksAre the Coles and Woolworths self checkouts intrusive?How the hell do Uniqlo self check outs work?How scams are getting more and more sophisticatedGetting free toilet paper and food from workAdding special requests for reservationsJustifying the cost of comfortGuests: Matt & Nathan
Items mentioned:
The Uniqlo self-checkout machines use radio frequency identification readers to automatically detect RFID chips hidden in the price tags of Uniqlo's products. from: WSJThe infamous Ozbargain public BBQ postWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com
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Music: aKu - The Final Blow

Big shout out to A Seat at our Table podcast, check out Tracy and Wendy's podcast which covers Asian Australians in the creative industry.
For listening to this episode, our listeners can get 15% off their order from iBlush with the discount code BEENTOJAPANBTW (I don't get any money from this).
Asian flush has been a term that we're all familiar with. Lydia was especially affected by this, (not just her face but all over her body) and set to find a solution to this issue. Starting her company in 2020, iBlush now comes in a patch and tablet form, which can relieve symptoms of 'Asian Flush. Before this sounds too much like an ad, Lydia comes on to the show to talk about her journey of helping others with the same issue and her experience of starting a business while studying at uni.
We discuss:
What does a bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology involve?How do the patches/tablets work?How does Asian flush work?How much Asian flush affects LydiaAdelaide vs PerthWhat it's like balancing full time university and workHangover drinks from KoreaChallenges faced running the businessGuest: Lydia Li
To find more about her business: iBlush
Items mentioned:
Bachelor of Viticulture and OenologyAdelaide FringeAlcohol consumption by countryWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com
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Music: aKu - The Final Blow

Let's face it, the only rules we know of for the Lunar New Year are the ones that our parents told us. We dive in to try and learn some of the must know rules and traditions for the Lunar new year.
We discuss:
What we did during Lunar New YearDoes a robot vac break the rules for cleaning?Teaching gambling at a young ageWill we lose our traditions over time?Using Duolingo to learn our native languageWhat does having the light switched on at the front porch mean?How do spirits get into apartments?Appreciating language school as a kidFoods that mean good luckWhat does lion dancing and fireworks do and symbolise?Guests: Matt & Nathan
Items mentioned:
Zodiac animal personality traitsAsian animal dice gambling game75HARDSydneyFoodBoy's Lucky FoodGender reveal videoJapan volcanic eggChinese Steamed Fish is a traditional dish that brings an abundance of wealth in the new year.Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com
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Music: aKu - The Final Blow

If you're an OG listener, this name will look a bit familiar. Hieu returns to talk about what's happened since appearing on the show. From her career as a primary school teacher, to her new business - a mobile paint and sip. I was meant to publish this before I went on my holiday right before Christmas but didn't finish it on time. 😅
Big thank you to Son of a Booth for sponsoring this episode! For all of your photobooth needs in Sydney, be sure to check them out! Our listeners get 15% off for quoting Rice n Mics in your booking.
We discuss:
What is it like to work as a teacher in primary school?Have kids attention spans dropped because of tech?How much more work goes on behind the scenes after class?What made her want to change careers?What is it like to run your own business?What were the lessons learnt?Unfortunate timing with COVID.Guest: Hieu Le
Link to find more about Hieu's business: Art on the Gogh
Item mentioned:
How movie shots are recreations of old movie shots with their own flavour: I couldn't find the video I was thinking about. Pretty sure it was on YouTube. If I find it I'll update this :(
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Music: aKu - The Final Blow

This special episode is also in video: https://youtu.be/fT4eHYrnCJQ
Big thank you to Son of a Booth for sponsoring this episode! For all of your photobooth needs in Sydney, be sure to check them out! Our listeners get 15% off for quoting Rice n Mics in your booking.
Where do you go after graduating with a commerce degree? The big 4 account firms? Maybe a large bank? Well for Peter it went a whole other direction - video editing. Peter decided to pursue his passion and he said it is one of the best decisions he has made in his life. We discuss:
How Peter overcame his height insecurityPeter's metaphor for how to win the game of life in his eyes"Do what you love, and you'll never work again."Finding work that aligns with your morals and valuesLearning how to edit content tailored for social media"Find work that feels like play"What Peter loves about Ultrafade by Rich's teamBeing the only sibling not pursuing a STEM degreeHow The Dodgeball Dudes started and what skills it taughtThe experience of meeting fans in MalaysiaWhat it’s like working for Kerwin Rae and Vinh GiangGuest: Peter Phan
Links to find Peter:
The Dodgeball DudesInstagramItems mentioned:
Peter's best friend, Phil's board game store: https://eclipsegames.com.au/
The 4-Hour Work Week book
Steve Hui - Credit Card hacks Level Asian Podcast episode
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Music: aKu - The Final Blow

With all of us moved out from our parent's homes, we share our experiences of living on our own.
We cover:
How did our parents react to us moving out?What made us want to move out?Budgeting financesStruggling with learning how to do laundryOur strategy with buying furnitureMoney saving tipsWhat surprised usControversial living questionsMatt's mic was a bit scuffed in the first 10 minutes but it fixed itself after.
1:21:00 - Editor's note: While we found a positive experience in our family relationships when we moved out, we forgot to mention that everyone's experience will differ, and you should consider that too.
Guests: Matthew Ky, Nathan Phu
Items mentioned:
IKEA: BESTÅ Storage combination with doors
Video: Malcom in the Middle Fixing
Nathan: DIY Ramen Picture (To be added)
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Music: aKu - The Final Blow