Tiana Nguyen & Thuy Nguyen Podcasts

Listen to your resident single pringles - Mai, John, Imdad & Tiana, as we share our stories navigating the oh-so fun world of dating, swiping right and cultural pressures to settle down.In this chat, we discuss: Swiping left/right Dating app icks First date icks Bad date stories Vibing with dates Asking for feedback after dates Dating introverts vs…

Get to know the Unapologetically Asian fam - Cylina, Robin, Nicole, Anthony & Tiana, as we talk all about growing up Asian in Australia, our fam/our own immigration stories and the impact of Asian representation in media. In this chat, we discuss: Who is the most tragic? Where we really came from? Our different immigration stories & childhoods Fave…

We're kicking off season 5, chatting candidly with the bubbly and down-to-earth Melody Cheng! Melody Cheng is one of the hosts and co-founders of AsianBossGirl - a podcast(now turned media company) for the modern day Asian-American woman. ABG is undoubtedly one of the biggest and best success stories to come out of Asian media, globally!!! Bursting…

Heya! It's Thuy here. No, this is not click bait, the title is sadly true :( After almost 3 years working on this podcast, recording 60 episodes and meeting a fkload of the most beautiful souls, it is time to say my goodbyes. I made the decision about a year ago to sunset my time at UA and now we're releasing my final episode as co-host! NGL, this …

When we were planning to create Unapologetically Asian a few years ago, we thought to ourselves 'who would be the GOLDEN PERSON to interview?’ Immediately we both said COMMUNITY CHANNEL. Fast forward two years, 1 campaign and 58 episodes later; we’re bloody proud to release this episode with the amazing Natalie Tran. Natalie started uploading video…

From dreamy heartthrobs to predictable yet addicting storylines where the rich, arrogant male lead falls for the plain, defiant female lead who accidentally gets kidnapped?!? Only to be found by the male and then end up in a coma?!?!? Korean dramas have captured our hearts around the world. In this episode we have so much fun dissecting the common …

She's a creative. She's an entrepreneur. She's a creative entrepreneur! We have had the absolute delight of bring on board Diana Nguyen, winner of the 2020 "40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australians Awards". She's a female comedian who has a wide remit of skills under her belt, with acting, writing and directing to name a few. Catch her on Li…

Everybody give your ears to Australia's youngest majors in history and finest Asian Australian leaders in all the land - Madame Jasmine Nguyen & Your Worship, Anthony Tran! At 23 and 24 years old, Anthony Tran (Mayor of Maribyrnong) and Jasmine Nguyen (Mayor of Brimbank) are breaking through the bamboo ceiling, paving a new road for young Asian Aus…

Today, we're going to put the MEN in mental health 🤝 We're joined by the legends from Bottled Up - a podcast that aims to create conversations around men’s mental health and wellbeing! Tune in as Mayank Sohani & Sunny Bahugana bring the bants, knowledge and incredible insights to the table. We unpack the gendered and cultural nuances that underpin …

"Oh no, that's too expensive!!" Fighting over the bill 😩 Study hard, get a good job & get rich 💸 - any of these sound familiar? Believe it or not, our financial behaviours, ideas and money habits are all intrinsically linked to our cultural upbringing. In today's episode we are joined by the lovely and insightful Paridhi, founder of SkilledSmart - …

It's time for a bit of a vibe check. We've covered heaps about relationships in this podcast so far, but in this episode, we really put our hearts on the table and chat about what's been going on in our own love lives 😳. So, what's the honeymoon phase 🥰? How real is it? How much can self-sabotage affect our relationships 💔? Tune in to hear us discu…

Started from the bottom and now, they're out here, grinding & creating a $2 million bubble tea revolution! After Jenny Le & Pamela Yip both lost their jobs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, they discovered a sweet niche in the market for bubble tea that can be made in the comfort of your own home. Thus, The Bubble Tea Club was born - Aust…

Chuc Mung Nam Moi ya'll, we're coming at you hot with an episode from our archives - EP 8. OMG, you're so CulTurEd: Asian Australian Traditions We Grew Up With. It's an oldie but a goldie. Tune in to hear us explore the different traditions and customs we face yearly and hold true to us dearly. It's through these experiences that have made and shap…

We thought we’d do something a little different in this quick episode and dive in to some Worldly News! Of course in theme with the podcast, we’ve chosen two articles within the Asian Diaspora landscape; one that’s a bit more hard hitting 😖and another article with some Good News feels to finish it off 🥳. Listen in as we break down the tension betwe…

Somebody get the nutribullet out because your girls are about to get juicy 🥵🥵🥵 A couple months ago, we asked you beautiful human beings to be part of S4 and ask us anythang!! And boy, did ya’ll deliver some goodies. From offering our best sisterly advice to getting down and dirty with some spicy topics, we try to give you the answers to all your qu…

Episode 48 sees a continuation of our amazing conversation with Remy Hii, an Asian Australian actor who has appeared in numerous amounts of well-known work, including (and not limited to) Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far From Home, Crazy Rich Asians and Marco Polo. If you thought Pt.1 was a fun listen, then we can’t wait for you to dive into the second hal…

We’re starting off this badass season with badass Asian Australian actor & kimchi cheese toastie connoisseur, Remy Hii. His stellar resume includes the likes of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far From Home, Crazy Rich Asians, Marco Polo, Arcane & The Princess Switch 3, just to name a few. Remy exudes charisma, charm and channels an Unapologetically Asian spi…

Last episode of Season 3, what?! It's been an absolute joy ride the past few months with heaps of amazing guest speakers and new partnerships (shout out to Scoopy and Shapes and Sounds!). As a way to round off the season, us girls get hella deep and play the heartfelt, introspective game called "We're Not Really Strangers", a card-based game that e…

Uh-oh. There's a 4 in the title of this episode! What's wrong with that, you may wonder? Well, according to Asian superstitions, the number 4 sounds eerily similar to the word 'death' in Chinese and Japanese and is hence considered a very unlucky number. In this episode, we dabble into the (in)auspicious world of Asian superstitions and the superna…

As humans, we all have lots on our plate and are all prone to experiencing waves of burnout. In this episode, we discuss the struggles that we have balancing work, podcasting, social activities, relationships, family and self-love. We talk about practical habits and tips that we are trying to implement to manage our varying responsibilities. And ge…

Do you sometimes put up a wall up in relationships because you don't want to get hurt? Do you constantly crave attention from your partner and always wonder whether they actually like you? Are you able to give and receive love confidently? Attachment Theories is a psychological and evolutionary concept that breaks down human behaviour in social set…

Alrighty, so this is not the hit song by Calvin Harris & Rihanna BUT it is all about the theory of love languages baby!!!! Ahh, love is complex innit. As we try to navigate different romantic and non-romantic relationships, it is important to understand that humans give and receive love in different ways. According to Dr Gary Chapman's book The Fiv…

Have you ever felt conflicted because a family member's old school way of thinking doesn't align with what you value? Or felt a pull between being Asian and being Australian? Growing up Asian in the west comes with many beautiful things but it can also harbour feelings of confusion and disconnect as we explore our cultural identity. From gendered s…

'To swipe left or to swipe right? That is the question.' - Hamlet Shakespeare or something like that. Modern day dating has led to some interesting new inventions, apps being one of the biggest players in the realm. We're joined by our lovely girlfriends, Lucy, Ina Jade and Trinh for a fun chat about the eccentric world of dating apps. So, what con…

This is part 2 of our fantastic chat with ex-Masterchef Australia contestant, Khanh Ong! If you haven't already, be sure to check out Pt. 1 (episode #38) for an equally hilarious and insightful conversation. Khanh Ong is a loud and proud, Vietnamese Australian cook, presenter, author and ex DJ. Born in a Malaysian refugee camp into an incredibly ha…

You are in for a treat because we are absolutely BLESSED to have the vivacious Khanh Ong grace us w/ his warmth, wit and wonder! Khanh Ong is loud and proud, Vietnamese Australian cook, presenter, author and ex DJ. Born in a Malaysian refugee camp into an incredibly hard-working family, his infectious bubbly, down-to-earth personality, wit and capt…

The legendary Beyonce once said, all the single ladies - put yo' hands up! Whether you're a single pringle who is ready to mingle, Miss Independent or always on the prowl for a mans or womans, there is not doubt that all our experiences shapes us and our future relationships. In this episode, we are joined by 3 amazing babes who are all single and …

On today's episode we are seizing the yay with boss babe, lawyer turned funtrepreneur Sarah Davidson! Born in South Korea, at 6 months old, Sarah was adopted by a beautiful Australian family. She started off her career as a lawyer at a top tier firm and after an incredible sliding doors moment, quit corporate life to start her entrepreneurial journ…

BTS, Big Bang, EXO, Black Pink... sound familiar? Within the last few decades, Korean POP music culture has swept the world by storm, introducing a remarkable new world of entertainment in the form of eccentric music videos, perfectly synched choreography and eclectic fashion style. From the Hallyu wave to international collaboration with Western a…

Disclaimer: this is NOT a sponsored episode! We were so excited to have the opportunity to attend an advance screening of the breathtaking film, Minari. Minari is a movie written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung and starring Steven Yuen, Han Ye-Ri, Young Yuh-jung, Alan S. Kim, Noel Cho and Will Patton. It's a film that centres around a Korean immigr…

Siri, play Drake's entire discography because we about to hit da sad girl hours. Whether you've had your heart broken or broken up with your S/O, one thing is for sure.. breakups suck. In this episode, we get raw 'n' real and share our experiences with heartbreak. We talk about lessons we've learnt from these past relationships, get introspective a…

Guess who's back?! To kick off Season 3, we're absolutely elated to be joined by the amazingly talented Hieu Nguyen, a.k.a kelogsloops! Hieu is a self-taught Asian Australian artist who goes by the alias kelogsloops. He specialises in both digital and watercolour paintings, blending abstract and surreal art styles with anime influences from his upb…

For our season 2 finale, we are stoked to be joined by an absolute Asian Australian treasure - writer & broadcaster Benjamin Law. *Warning: this episode is an actual FEAST FOR YOUR EARS because of Benjamin Law* He is best known for being the creative genius behind the SBS award winning TV show, 'The Family Law' - which was originally a memoir based…

Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No, it's an overworked, underpaid, caffeinated corporate worker leaving their 60 story building on the way to their next client meeting. We had the absolute pleasure of being joined by our boss af friends, Cordell and Vivien, who are years deep into their careers at a Big 4 & Tech firm and have kindly shared their exper…

The infamous "I'm fine"... what does it really mean?! Women, girls, ladies and those who identify as female are known to be mysteriously complicated, but there's a reason behind all of our thinking. A few of our amazing listeners have sent us through some questions and in this episode, we're answering the ones related to the female species. We've a…

As proud children of immigrants and first-generation Asian Australians, we are incredibly grateful for our families' sacrifices and the hardships that they endured whilst escaping their lives in war-torn Vietnam. In this episode, we're joined by our good friend David Tran. We all candidly share the tumultuous journeys that our loved ones went throu…

Hi everyone! Just a quick one - if you have a few minutes to spare, we've got a cheeky lil survey we'd love for you to fill out ☺️ We're constantly trying to improve our content to provide you beautiful souls a superb listening experience. Want to hear about a particular topic? Perhaps a 1hr+ compilation of Tiana's stand-up comedy level jokes? A de…

Whether you're the type of person who will run straight through red flags like a bull running towards the giant red flag in Spain or you press eject as soon as you see a shade of pink, one thing is for sure. RED FLAGS spell DANGER on the dating/relationship battlefield. So, how adventurous are you feeling? In this episode we're joined by our favour…

Opening up the dialogue about mental health is definitely not an easy task in some households. It can be frustrating, daunting and sometimes tiresome to be vulnerable in front of your family and friends. Although now, more than ever, it's become so important to normalise these conversations about mental health! In this episode, we're joined by the …

Rooted in cultural nuances, cracks in our healthcare system and barriers to entry, starting your mental health journey can seem daunting at first. However, we're here today to break it down. In this episode, we're lucky to be joined by the delightful Asami Koike, a registered Music Therapist and founder of Shapes & Sounds - an initiative dedicated …

To celebrate us both turning 24 this week, we've put together 9 lessons (+ some bonus ones) that we've learnt in love, friendships, relationships & self-reflection. Move over Confucius. Aristotle who? Join us for this very chill episode as we get hella deep and candid about our inner flaws and lessons we've realised in our early 20s. E P I S O D E …

One of our main motivators behind starting this podcast was to do our little part to increase Asian representation in media. In this episode, we deep dive into the past, present & future of Asian representation in film, tv & YouTube. We dissect how it has progressed over the years and the direction we're moving towards with the increase in Asian ta…

Let's talk about sex baby, let's talk- JUST KIDDING, that is DEFINITELY not happening in an Asian household. It's a fact, there are plenty of taboo topics that one must not mention beneath the roof of an Asian house; drugs, love, sex, mental health and getting bad grades are the in the no go-zones of an average conversation with the parents. Tune i…

Do nice guys always finish last? Do fuckbois/players always slay? Tune into this episode as we deep dive into the common traits we come across in the notorious fuckboi, beloved nice guy and soft boy hybrid. We unpack what makes these guys tick, why we're attracted to some guys over others & try to justify their behaviours as if we're some highly qu…

During our 20s, we experience waves of different emotions. From the excitement of being a "fully fledged adult" with a newfound sense of independence to feeling lost as we discover more about ourselves through valuable life lessons. It's fun, scary, confusing, wild, anxiety-inducing and thrilling; all at the same time. In this episode, we chat abou…

Hi beautiful human beings, we're Thuy & Tiana! This is the place where we talk about navigating through adulthood as Asian Australians 💬 🐨 Noticing a lack of Asian representation in the media, we decided to create a place to share our stories and experiences to:✨ entertain✨ inform✨ & represent our community. We have candid conversations about cultu…

Emulsion? Serum? Toner? Don't worry, we're just as confused as you are - all of these words sound like an alien language but are actually products that everyone should adopt in their own skincare regimen! In this episode, we explore the interesting world of Asian beauty; from the 7-step Korean skincare routine to where Asian beauty standards get th…

We know this topic can seem quite heavy and tbh we're not experts, so we defs ain't out here trying to preach. In this episode, we share our feelings towards Black Lives Matters and the convos we've had with our parents about it. We hope that by sharing our experiences, you feel like you can relate and it encourages you to reflect and start a dialo…

In our Season 2 Premiere, we discuss our experiences trying to navigate today's dating landscape to find da one. From swiping right on Tinder to making moves on Hinge, we breakdown the pros and cons of the juicy world of online dating and find out which app is most app-ealing to us ;) We're joined by our lovely friends Jasmine & Martin, who spill t…

It's been an amazing journey leading up to where we are today with Unapologetically Asian and we couldn't have done it without every single one of your support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for putting in the time and effort to listen to us! Join us in this quick recap, as we reflect on our favourite moments & highlights in Season 1. Don…