Walmak Podcast: Vietamese-American Popular Culture
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Walmak Podcast: Vietamese-American Popular Culture
Welcome to the AlwaysWalmak.com Podcast, a Vietnamese-American pop culture podcast hosted by Ha Mai—a graphic designer who grew up in Texas in the ’90s and 2000s and is here to kick back, create, and talk about all the stuff he loves. If you’re into good conversation over a bowl of phở or a slice of...
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17 episodis
S2, EP 3: Kimchi Nguyen - The San Diego Creative on Taking a Chance on her Passion, Hamburgers, and the Nerdyverse
For Episode 3, Season 2, I link up with San Diego native, Linda 'Kimchi' Nguyen, a former architect, current mom, full-time creative, and living proof...
S2, EP 2: Jason Nguyen- The Phoenix, AZ Creative on Fashion, Style, Communuty, and his Streetwear Brand
Season 2, Episode 2 of The Walmak Podcast is a laid-back conversation with Phoenix-based Vietnamese creative entrepreneur Jason (Phuc Huu) Nguyen—a gu...
S2, EP 1: Peter Kahl - The Portland, Maine Content Creator on Asian Masculinity, Vietnamese Culture, and Gay Culture
Welcome to the first episode of 2026 and the kickoff of Season 2!
This week, I’m joined by Peter Kahl, a content creator known for helping peopl...
EP 14: Jimmy Tran - Owner of the Sway Barber Lounge in Rowlett, TX on Barber Life, Style, and Social Media
Season 1 goes out with a fresh fade and a full laugh tank. 💈
For the final episode of the year, I sit down with Rowlett, TX–based Vietnamese-Am...
EP 13: Tina Hoang - The Dallas Financial Advisor on Money, Money Management, Money Habits, and Chè
In this action-packed conversation, Dallas-based financial advisor Tina Hoang opens up about what it was like growing up Vietnamese in Texas. Tina sha...
EP 12: Loc Huynh - The Texas Artist Living in Brooklyn on Burger King, His Paintings, Being a Drawing Teacher, and Being Texan.
In this lively, laugh-filled conversation, Texas artist Loc Huynh dives into the wild, wonderful path that led him from his Lone Star roots to the buz...
EP 11: Whitney Dagail - The Baton Rouge Native on the Black American Woman Living in Vietnam Experience
This week, we’re hopping on a flight from Baton Rouge, Louisiana straight to the “motherland” of motorbikes and iced coffee: Hanoi, Vietnam. Our tour...
EP 10: Hieu Van Le - The Las Vegas Esports Advocate on Video Games, Anime, Comics, Pokemon, and Raging Out Yourself
This week, I level up with Hieu Van Le — Las Vegas native, esports advocate, and professional bringer-together of all things gaming. Hieu’s on a missi...
EP 9: Theresa 'Tez' Bui - The Sydney Australian Podcaster on Life, Business, Heartbreak, Tea, and Loving Yourself
This week, we’re heading to the land down under, Sydney, Australia to chat it up with Theresa “Tez” Bui — an optometrist by day and podcast host of he...
Orion Grove on being Vietnamese, Finding Yourself, Cock Fighting, Food, Fun, and Laughs and Wisdom in between
In this hilarious and eye-opening episode, I sit down with Orion Grove, a Vietnamese social influencer and real estate investor based in Houston, Texa...
Thu Anh Nguyen on Her Pursuit of Creative Passion, Poetry, Paintings, and Pajamas Life
In this episode of Walmak, Ha Mai sits down with the multi-talented Thu Anh Nguyen — a Vietnamese-American writer, poet, painter, and educator based i...
Khang Starr is Too Hot to Handle! The Dallas Pepper Legend on Whiskey, Gardening, Love for Community & Peace
In this lively and laughter-filled episode, I sit down with Dallas gardening master Khang Starr, a man whose love for soil, spice, and good vibes has...
Christine Pham Keeps It Bún Riêu on Food, Feelings & Family. Andele, Andele E.I. (Eat Intuitively), E.I. (Exercise Intentionally), UHH-OHH!
In this episode, I sit down with Christine Pham, R.D., a Vietnamese-American registered dietitian who keeps it real about body image, culture, and sel...
Will Pepper is Extra Spicy Phở Sho! The Los Angeles Standup Comedian on Love, Inspirations, and Taylor Swift.
In this episode, I sit down with Will Pepper, a Vietnamese-American stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles, CA, whose name is just as memorable as his...
Paul Nguyen: Sneakers, Strokes, and One Hand Brew. Listen to the Grind of Một Tay Pha Coffee
In this episode, host Ha Mai sits down with Paul Nguyen, a Vietnamese American from the Dallas–Fort Worth area whose story blends resilience, creativi...
Elizabeth Dinh: News You Need, Phở You Crave, Pugs You Can Trust. An Anchorwoman's Journey For the Ages
In this episode, host Ha Mai sits down with Elizabeth Dinh, a proud Dallas–Fort Worth native whose story is as inspiring as it is relatable. Elizabeth...
Jaclyn Le: The The Dallas Creative Who Spring Rolls Design, Art, and Typography
Kick off the very first episode of the AlwaysWalmak.com podcast, a Vietnamese-American pop culture show created by Ha Mai, a graphic designer passiona...