Rice n Mics

Tung Nguyen

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
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Rice n Mics

Exploring the every day Asian Australian culture, experience and what makes us unique. The podcast brings on a variety of guests to get different perspectives and stories. Gradually releasing episodes.

OCT 16

52 - The Reality of Personal Training // Physio & Commonwealth Games

Watch this in video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhiF1H_97jU Gary returns 4 years later to give his insight on what it's like as a PT long term. The financial struggles, addiction, lifestyle inflation with partying, to going completely clean. We are also joined by Gary's good friend, Phillip, who is also a PT. Phil has the added qualification of being a physio alongside his coaching and has competed in the Commonwealth games in weightlifting. Raw advice, a $4,000 scam that helped craft Phil's sales course and more await in the longest episode yet. Guests: Gary Le & Phillip Liao Items mentioned: - Jackie Chan video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyuoESJ7G1E - Thai insurance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaWA2GbcnJU Links: - Gary: https://www.instagram.com/garyprimept/ - Phil: https://www.instagram.com/phillip.liao/ Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast Music: aKu - Love Shine | aKu - The Final Blow --- Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:51 What's changed for Gary in 4 years? 6:37 Who is Phillip Liao? 8:31 What is Prime Performance? 10:53 It's not just theory you need to know 12:32 Going into PT blind = failure 13:04 The BTS for PTs 15:26 Gary sells nightmares 16:26 Gary's first year of income as a PT 17:16 Being your own boss isn't always a good thing 19:09 How has Gary's coaching methods changed? 20:55 Exclusive, luxury gyms 23:46 How Phil started his Commonwealth games journey 29:59 Phil's gruelling weight loss story 32:41 The suffering in training for the Commonwealth games 35:59 How much should you invest in skills as a PT? 38:16 What happened after the commonwealth games? 40:21 Advice to get into weightlifting 42:27 Why did Phil decide to live overseas for a few months? 43:51 10 months of travel with only 6.5kg of luggage?! 46:56 Meeting a distraught Canadian in Day 1 Kuala Lumpur 49:48 Breaking down the options 51:33 Day 1 continued Kuala Lumpur 52:28 Having a panic attack, forcing a cry with Jackie Chan vids 55:09 What makes us cry? 57:43 How does Phil pick where to go next on holiday? 1:04:23 People put themselves in a box to stop them from doing things 1:07:12 Is what you believe because you've been told that your whole life? 1:10:28 The investment property argument 1:11:54 Passive income does not exist 1:15:22 Why Tung travels more 1:16:12 The advice old clients have given 1:18:24 You can't travel with the same pair of eyes now vs later 1:20:38 Our parents don't have much time with us 1:22:44 Phil and his Dad not agreeing on business 1:23:35 Not all advice from our parents can be good 1:24:30 Gary's partying regime and lifestyle inflation 1:28:58 The nightlife and Gary's wake up call 1:31:44 Gary's bet with his partner to go sober 1:34:55 Spiralling out of control with substances 1:35:56 How much harder is online coaching vs in person? 1:37:21 Online physio? 1:39:09 Best type of coaching style? 1:43:48 How to break out of a 'box'? The harsh truth 1:58:04 Everyone's the main character in their own world 1:59:16 What's the best diet? 2:00:42 Is it harder to gain or lose weight? 2:01:47 Do you like cold showers? 2:03:16 Cryotherapy? 2:04:36 The real hard sh*t 2:06:12 Sometimes there's no magic massage from physios 2:09:51 Phil's overseas trip continued - Georgia 2:11:48 The Turkey $4,000 scam 2:21:29 The lesson from the scam

2h 24m
SEP 10

51 - Engagements & Weddings

I'm back to doing video with podcasts! Check this one out on YouTube! With big news from Nathan, we decide to dive into this topic of engagements and weddings, and the rules/things you should/shouldn't do around them. Everyone around us is also getting engaged and setting up dates for their wedding. It's an exciting time. Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast Music: aKu - Love Shine | aKu - The Final Blow Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:55 What’s New? 02:38 What’s Vo2 Max? 03:10 A bakery in Cabramatta that’s run by a school girl 04:18 Has this been the warmest winter? 06:47 Another marathon?! 08:11 Engagements 09:53 Everyone’s having kids/getting engaged 10:57 Nathan and Matt’s engagement experience 17:23 Real diamond vs Lab vs Others 18:32 Navigating buying a gemstone 22:39 Diamond traits 25:13 Do you feel any different after getting engaged? 25:36 Judging each other’s engagements 30:48 How is Nathan finding planning a wedding? 32:54 Sponsor - Son of a Booth 33:08 Finding vendors you know 37:01 Wedding themes? 37:27 Charging for a wedding? 38:15 How much are you meant to donate at a wedding? 39:58 Money or gifts? 41:35 Trying to buy less, consumerism 43:06 Destination weddings 44:32 Frugal vs extravagant wedding 48:20 Popular wedding venues in the area 48:58 Wedding DLCs 53:06 Choreographed dances 54:50 First dance songs 57:29 Engagement being recorded on Strava 58:20 Have I gone ring shopping yet? 59:08 Legal question: Can you get an engagement ring back? 1:00:18 Would you call your engagement off if your partner thought you were ugly? 1:00:47 Are running clubs the new dating scene? 1:01:13 AllenInCabra breaking trends in the dating scene - FIRST DATING EVENT IN CABRA 1:02:11 Rocking up in a fancy car 1:04:48 We’re getting old… 1:05:44 Will we get sick of attending weddings? 1:07:07 No engagement party? 1:08:25 How organised is Nathan’s calendar? 1:09:07 Where to go for honeymoons

1h 11m
AUG 14

50 - The Fruit Nerd // Bringing Excitement Back to Produce

This was recorded in April 2024, so some topics that were raised may be a little outdated (been to Korea btw). When you think of the term 'fruit and veg', what comes to mind? Grocery shopping? The food pyramid? A healthy lifestyle? Something I need more of? Well for people like Thanh, it's something that really excites him. So much that he was donned the name 'The Fruit Nerd' from his mates. His mission is to revolutionise how we see and enjoy fresh produce. After listening to this, I hope that you can appreciate some of the work that goes behind the scenes for grocers to have produce stocked on the shelves. Thanh is an incredible story teller and shares many stories of his fruit experiences and his tips and tricks for fruit/veg. If you want the full encyclopaedia, be sure to check out his recently released book 'Don't Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me!' Honestly a good read and I don't read books that often. It has heaps of tips/tricks, recipes and stories that go along with it. I wasn't paid to say that but Thanh very kindly sent me a book for free. The review is all my words. 😂 We discuss: Who is Thanh Truong?How did the 'fruitnerd' start?Taste testing fruits every day for workWorking as the national buyer for ColesWhy the price of avocados plummeted and will never go upWhere are apples stored?Our first memories with fruitShould I grow a mulberry tree?How different kinds of grapes are madeSome life hacks for picking out grapesTomato picking tipsWhat hacks are farmers using for growing produce?Is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable?Finding alternatives for fruit/vegWhy you should be more adventurous with trying out new produceWhat vegetables I cook withI try a mangosteenWhat season would Thanh be stuck in?How we all get our experiences from pop cultureHow Korea is overtaking Japan in popularityWhat makes Kyoho grapes so special?Fruit giving culture in AustraliaAppreciating the imperfections of produceIf in Jeju Island, try the Red Hyang or Hallabong MandarinUsing all of our senses when picking out produceMandarin choosing tipsExperience being on Masterchef and Plate of OriginHow changing the packaging on fruits affected salesBeing able to tell the exact percentage of sweetness between fruitsAsking shoppers how they look for the best produceHow fruit will now change my travel habitsTrying other forms of fruit, like driedWhich fruit should you try from each Australian state?Guest: Thanh Truong / The Fruit Nerd Thanh's links: WebsiteInstagram'Don't Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me!' bookWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast Music: aKu - The Final Blow

2h 14m
JUL 18

49 - Erbzmagic // Magic Life & Overcoming Adversity

CW: Themes of self harm and depression. The willpower it takes to break out of a depressive mindset is not easy (just smile lol!). Justin's story is emotional, inspirational and something you need to hear. I almost cried filming this, and then the recording turned into something more light hearted. He's gone from fastfood, to retail, to banking, and now he's a magician and MC. He knows how to work a room! We discuss: Who's Justin/erbzmagic?His routine before performing magicHis life journey from the bottom to where he is nowThrowing your life away after one adversity?What happened after finding out his dad had cancer?Experience working in multiple retail jobsThe wake up call after an OD attemptWhat's it like working at Cancer Council?Having 2 AVOS?!Experience working for VoltExperience working as a disability support workerPriorities changing once having a kidWorking at an influencer barBeing scouted to work for corporate building eventsKeynote speakers making big moneyFighting between finding what's gonna pay the bills and what's gonna fulfil himGetting paid to do what you loveMemorable reactions while preformingAppearing on the TV Show 'The Doghouse'Justin's advice if you're going through a tough timeInside out metaphor for controlling emotionsHow a good support network helped him get out of a rutHow Justin's mum supported him throughout itModifying the act depending on the behaviours of guestsWorking at Macquarie BankGuest: Justin Ung / erbzmagic Justin's links: InstagramTikTokWebsiteItems mentioned: Justin's appearance on The Doghouse - 28:40 timestamp Justin's reel about his life journey Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast Music: aKu - The Final Blow

2h 13m
JUN 23

48 - iFlyFlat // Turning Points into Cheap Business Class Flights

You're walking to your seat in the airplane and walk past the first/business class seats. You might wonder what these people do for work. What if I were to tell you there was a way to experience that an affordable price? This is where I need to drop in that this isn't financial advice and you should seek independent, professional advice. Credit card churning is very lucrative. Joining me is Steve Hui from iFlyFlat who explores this with me and also his business which helps other businesses turn their everyday business expenses into points. We discuss: Who is Steve Hui?What is iFlyFlat?Finding the best value for credit card pointsSteve's first business class flight experienceWhat credit cards does Steve have?Credit card hacking is addictive?!Finding loopholes in maximising pointsMonetary value vs emotional valueBusiness class vs First classGuest: Steve Hui Steve's Business: iFlyFlat Items mentioned: Doing yoga in first classUS $1 coin debacleEmirates first class for just $620 USDWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast Music: aKu - The Final Blow

1h 1m
JUN 2

Collab: Perfect Blue (1997) review w/ Two Asian Blokes Podcast

A bit late but here we are! I visited Melbourne in early April and had a great opportunity to collab with Thanh and Davy. We chat about the film, idol culture, our experience growing up with media and more. If you want to listen to the full episode, you can check them out in the link below. Full Episode (Spotify Link) Two Asian Blokes Podcast Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

9 min
APR 2

47 - Bargain Tips [Extreme Edition]

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 Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast Music: aKu - The Final Blow

1h 3m
MAR 14

46 - iBlush // Combating Asian Flush

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 Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast Music: aKu - The Final Blow

51 min

5

out of 5

2 Ratings

Fun show, wide variety of topics!

08/14/2022

The InfatuAsian Pod

This show is fun, chill, and informative. Lots of great guests and collabs with other Aussie Asians. I learn something new pretty much every episode. Good job Tung!

Exploring the every day Asian Australian culture, experience and what makes us unique. The podcast brings on a variety of guests to get different perspectives and stories. Gradually releasing episodes.

Creator

Tung Nguyen
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

58
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 508967
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