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Dying is a natural part of life, but what about the admin work that comes after it? Who deals with it? Can you even deal with it? Another type of lawyer, Bao Nguyen, is joining us to share about the morbid side of death and importance of having a Will. We also get to know Bao's journey to law, with a side of political advisory.To get you thinking about own life admin if the unexpected ever happens, Arver Law is offering a $150 discount exclusively to Rice n Mics listeners for drafting of your Will, valid until 31 December 2025. Please email bnguyen@arverlaw.com.au for more information.Arver Law: https://www.arverlaw.com.au/Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ⁠⁠ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠Follow us on our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: aKu - Love Shine | aKu - The Final BlowChapters0:00 Intro 2:52 SWEH Expo, Arver Law 5:31 The law journey, too sane to work as a youth officer 8:57 Applying for a Cabra law firm, learning Viet, YES I AM SICK 12:28 Work at the Cabra law firm, differences with a larger firm 15:17 Toxic work culture, emails at 2AM?! 18:57 Hitting a dark spot, changes in work 21:08 More about the Cabra law firm, Maccas 24:35 The clarkeship/graduate experience, Shanghai exchange 32:30 VSA (Vietnamese Students Association) 35:35 Community events, working with Dai Le origin story 40:58 Working as a Policy Advisor for Dai 42:35 What's it like working in a politician's office? 45:25 Election time, who prints posters? Putting posters up? 48:57 Political drama 52:18 Young advisory committee, changes with Gen Z voters 54:16 BRAINROT political campaigns 55:44 The importance of wills, younger clients? 1:00:51 Issues when you don't have a will 1:04:30 Signing off my family member's wishes after death 1:08:02 Living wills vs dead wills 1:11:11 Why can't AI just write it? A DISCOUNT CODE?? 1:15:57 Outro

The founder of Saigon Brew, Dylan, joins us to talk about his Aussie-owned Vietnamese coffee brand. A journey some might find familiar of trying to find something more fulfilling than the 9-5 corporate life, we talk about his passion for his Vietnamese roots which led him to craft a beverage which resonates with his cultural heritage.Items mentioned:Top 100 coffee shops: https://bit.ly/3RDC4m9Saigon Brew socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saigonbrew/Website: https://saigonbrew.com.au/Our listeners get 15% off with the code 'RICENMICS15'Chapters0:00 Intro1:20 The inception of Saigon Brew, Covid times6:09 Finding a warehouse, inspiration8:20 Why coffee? Japan moment with cans10:46 Introducing Viet coffee11:47 Do cafes make more money in summer vs winter?12:59 New trend for coffee in Vietnam14:34 Australia has the best coffee in the world?15:49 Top 10 coffee shops in the world16:52 I am a fruit enjoyer20:23 How do you intro new coffee to people, pairing with durries22:25 The three flavours of Saigon Brew25:18 Where are people buying from? Northern Territory?!28:20 Challenges of starting the business, finding partners32:52 Tips if you wanna start a F&B business35:03 Alcohol and durries being taxed high38:23 The corporate life journey42:50 Call centre environments suck, empathy fatigue44:37 Defined benefits, the worst working environment50:39 Process analyst52:44 Process improvement at Virgin Money55:05 The last corporate role57:05 Investing more into Saigon Brew but staying in corporate59:02 The first grocery store59:54 G7/Trung Nguyen coffee goss1:03:07 Contacting grocers, aggressive ads1:11:36 Woolies metro type stores would do well?1:15:53 Costco's rule for buying products1:20:23 Balancing 2 jobs1:24:23 Achievements/Milestones1:25:13 How long did it take from idea to product?1:26:34 New flavours? The rise of Asian flavours1:31:04 How important is community?1:33:56 Inspiration? Role models?1:38:33 Future plans? How do you get nutritional info?1:41:00 The development lifecycle1:43:38 Social plugs

When I think of working in sales, two movies come to mind: The Wolf of Wall Street and Glengarry Glen Ross. Ruthless sales tactics where people will stop at nothing as long as it lines their pockets with money. My old friend Lawrence takes me along his journey in the sales space from retail to B2B, and busts some myths of salesmen.Guest: Lawrence LyItems mentioned:Backdoor Banter Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/backdoorbants/Grant Cardone training video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL1AESpPgNQChapters0:00 Intro1:05 How we know each other2:41 Why is Lawrence here, how he landed his first sales job6:59 How Lawrence and I applied for work as 16 year olds8:43 The WORST WORK EXPERIENCE EVER12:48 The most satisfying quitting story16:16 Never stay with the counter offer when you quit18:39 What was the commission there like?19:48 Extended warranties suck, my fridge warranty issue22:38 The motivation to get into sales - wolf of wall street?23:59 Was uni a scam?25:53 Experience working at Bing Lee27:55 That mate who hooks you up with the discounted goods29:41 Leaving for ANZ, dead people getting credit cards?32:57 Why not pivot into high positions within banking?35:00 After ANZ - JD Sports, crazy customers, physical threats43:20 How was the call centre environment?45:16 The uni capstone unit, an interesting group48:54 EHP Labs, $100 a day?!51:41 Whoring yourself out for any role after graduating54:20 The work at EHP Labs57:28 How to tailor the script for influencers1:01:19 The dream job wasn't the dream1:05:16 Moving to Gartner after getting fired1:11:29 Dealing with rejection1:12:49 Advice for someone starting in sales calls1:21:58 Why not advance within Gartner?1:24:02 How many states are there in Australia?1:26:11 How do you find prospects? A buffet during covid.1:30:00 What is Lastpass? Other password managers1:32:27 What other sales tactics are used in B2B?1:35:22 How is salary broken down?1:42:39 Why stick around LastPass?1:43:41 More hours = more money?1:46:25 How AI has helped in the world of sales1:47:55 How to maintain business relations1:49:32 Funny story - Lawrence's biggest Bing Lee sale1:56:37 Most creative way to close a sale - PRETENDING TO CONVERT TO CHRISTIANITY?!2:01:01 Advice for someone starting sales generally2:03:18 Reading body language, finding common ground2:06:33 Backdoor Banter Podcast

I get 4 guests on and Nathan and I chat about their lives. Don't forget to use the timestamps! Apologies for the audio quality, we'll be back to the 'professional studio' space soon. :) Thank you Trang for letting us film in your cafe! Venue Instagram: ⁠@Mondays2166 Sister restaurant: Nourishmint Cafe Note: I was meant to upload this last week but that thunderstorm took out my internet LOL... Guests: Maxwell, Renee, Alan and Trang Supporting: Nathan 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 Intro0:28 Maxwell - Intro1:29 Maxwell - How was the HSC?2:25 Maxwell - Beating Matt in ATAR4:12 Maxwell - Emotions leading up to the exams5:10 Maxwell - What's he doing when not locked in? What's Dial up?!6:27 Maxwell - New skibidi slang7:08 Maxwell - Post HSC plans, career goals9:15 Maxwell - What's an issue in Cabra he would fix?11:15 Maxwell - Travel plans11:45 Maxwell - He doesn't even know his own bro is married12:20 Maxwell - How was Matt as a brother?14:20 Maxwell - HSC performance feels15:00 Maxwell - Topic for English?16:36 Maxwell - Maths performance17:33 Maxwell - 4 months off, what now? Tattoos?19:35 - Renee - Intro20:10 - Renee - Experience being a primary school teacher20:31 - Renee - Side hustlesLINK RENAISANCE NAILS21:11 - Renee - Kids' attention spans22:06 - Renee - What do kids talk about these days?23:50 - Renee - Canteen food24:50 - Renee - Do teachers do much after school?26:30 - Renee - Do you recommend being a primary school teacher?28:04 - Renee - Biggest lesson a student has taught you28:50 - Renee - Travelling during school holidays29:50 - Renee - Hobbies outside of work31:38 - Renee - Expanding the nail biz33:19 - Renee - Are your students watching this?34:20 - Alan - Intro34:51 - Alan - SMASH volunteer35:39 - Alan - We love bargains (robot vacs)37:17 - Alan - RM Williams38:00 - Alan - Why is Alan here? Comparing muffins39:38 - Alan - Maccas app deals40:11 - Alan - Experience driving an EV45:15 - Alan - Novated leasing, bike theft47:17 - Alan - More EV stuff51:01 - Alan - What's so good about SMASH?53:07 - Alan - Why should I attend SMASH?55:58 - Alan - How are they getting cars into buildings?58:55 - Trang - Intro59:38 - Trang - What's it like being a business owner in Cabra?1:01:30 - Trang - Seeing the high school kids grow up to adults to drink1:02:14 - Trang - This cafe is actually so hidden1:03:40 - Trang - Everyone in Sydney is so busy compared to Melb1:04:09 - Trang - Supporting a lot of locals1:05:10 - Trang - Ube liqueur1:05:40 - Trang - Working in Hospitality1:08:33 - Trang - Advice for potential business owners1:09:24 - Trang - Monday's sister Cafe

Shout out to Trang at @Mondays Cabramatta for letting us record in their cafe! Venue Instagram: @Mondays2166 With the current stage of life around us being engagements, weddings and starting families, we start to realise that we are no longer as young as we thought... Guests: Nathan & Matt 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 1:31 We're starting to feel old 3:10 Do we subtract 2 years from our age due to covid? 5:00 Tung's 10 year high school reunion 11:20 Is this the biggest year for Nathan so far? 13:00 Does Mat feel like he's growing old? 14:15 Our bodies don't bounce back like they used to 17:23 Tung's VSA VIC event 20:00 Changes in starting in your industry 23:49 How do kids make you feel or change you? 29:55 Stuff the younger gen won't know about (Special guest: Renee) 36:15 Smiggle is no longer cool 37:58 The coolest dragon shirt 38:28 The evolution of Cabramatta 43:08 Businesses that have stuck around 46:03 WTF happened to PAL College? 47:08 Cheap as chips, safer areas 49:35 Situations for skills you didn't have as an adult 54:30 Adults aren't always looking out for you 57:01 Robot vacuums are the best + Other appliances we like 1:02:38 Doing stuff as kids 1:04:50 HSC kids wasting their 4 month break 1:06:18 Too many people wanna grow up quickly 1:07:27 The dictionary of obscure sorrows 1:09:18 Changes in lifestyle, purchasing power, best purchase while young 1:14:08 Regrets we have from our younger years 1:17:53 Advice for the younger gen

Siegfrid 'Siggy' Bacani joins Nathan and me on this episode to cover his business called 7000 Islands. They focus on Filipino craft beer, wine and spirits. Some highlights are the Ube Cream Liqueur and the Ube Lager. There will soon be a Pandan Liqueur available! They want to bring the best of Filipino flavours while also promoting Australian wines in the Philippines. We try the Ube Liqueur live and find out whether those wine snobs were onto something. Guests: Siegfrid Bacani Supporting: Nathan Items mentioned: Tung's food pic: #1 & #2 Hello Auntie restaurant Australian sushi in NYC Links: 7000 Islands Instagram 7000 Islands Website Simply click the link or USE Promo-code BEENTOJAPANBTW at check-out

Watch this in video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhiF1H_97jUGary 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 LiaoItems mentioned:- Jackie Chan video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyuoESJ7G1E- Thai insurance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaWA2GbcnJULinks:- 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.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: aKu - Love Shine | aKu - The Final Blow---Chapters0:00 Intro3:51 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 know12:32 Going into PT blind = failure13:04 The BTS for PTs15:26 Gary sells nightmares16:26 Gary's first year of income as a PT17:16 Being your own boss isn't always a good thing19:09 How has Gary's coaching methods changed?20:55 Exclusive, luxury gyms23:46 How Phil started his Commonwealth games journey29:59 Phil's gruelling weight loss story32:41 The suffering in training for the Commonwealth games35:59 How much should you invest in skills as a PT?38:16 What happened after the commonwealth games?40:21 Advice to get into weightlifting42:27 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 Lumpur49:48 Breaking down the options51:33 Day 1 continued Kuala Lumpur52:28 Having a panic attack, forcing a cry with Jackie Chan vids55:09 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 things1:07:12 Is what you believe because you've been told that your whole life?1:10:28 The investment property argument1:11:54 Passive income does not exist1:15:22 Why Tung travels more1:16:12 The advice old clients have given1:18:24 You can't travel with the same pair of eyes now vs later1:20:38 Our parents don't have much time with us1:22:44 Phil and his Dad not agreeing on business1:23:35 Not all advice from our parents can be good1:24:30 Gary's partying regime and lifestyle inflation1:28:58 The nightlife and Gary's wake up call1:31:44 Gary's bet with his partner to go sober1:34:55 Spiralling out of control with substances1:35:56 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 truth1:58:04 Everyone's the main character in their own world1:59:16 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*t2:06:12 Sometimes there's no magic massage from physios2:09:51 Phil's overseas trip continued - Georgia2:11:48 The Turkey $4,000 scam2:21:29 The lesson from the scam

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.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: aKu - Love Shine | aKu - The Final BlowChapters00:00 Intro00:55 What's New?02:38 What's Vo2 Max?03:10 A bakery in Cabramatta that's run by a school girl04:18 Has this been the warmest winter?06:47 Another marathon?!08:11 Engagements09:53 Everyone's having kids/getting engaged10:57 Nathan and Matt's engagement experience17:23 Real diamond vs Lab vs Others18:32 Navigating buying a gemstone22:39 Diamond traits25:13 Do you feel any different after getting engaged?25:36 Judging each other's engagements30:48 How is Nathan finding planning a wedding?32:54 Sponsor - Son of a Booth33:08 Finding vendors you know37:01 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, consumerism43:06 Destination weddings44:32 Frugal vs extravagant wedding48:20 Popular wedding venues in the area48:58 Wedding DLCs53:06 Choreographed dances54:50 First dance songs57:29 Engagement being recorded on Strava58:20 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 CABRA1:02:11 Rocking up in a fancy car1:04:48 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

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.

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 / erbzmagicJustin's links:InstagramTikTokWebsiteItems mentioned:Justin's appearance on The Doghouse - 28:40 timestampJustin's reel about his life journeyWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: aKu - The Final Blow

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 HuiItems 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.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: aKu - The Final Blow

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 PodcastWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

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 & NathanItems 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.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: 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 LiTo find more about her business: iBlushItems mentioned:Bachelor of Viticulture and OenologyAdelaide FringeAlcohol consumption by countryWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: 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 & NathanItems 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.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: 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.

This special episode is also in video: https://youtu.be/fT4eHYrnCJQBig 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 PhanLinks 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 bookSteve Hui - Credit Card hacks Level Asian Podcast episodeWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: 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 PhuItems mentioned:IKEA: BESTÅ Storage combination with doorsVideo: Malcom in the Middle FixingNathan: DIY Ramen Picture (To be added)Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: aKu - The Final Blow

A well over due episode. Theo has been bugging me for a recording ever since I started this. We cover: Theo's experience growing up as Greek/Chinese (I could not figure out what his background was when I first met him)What it's like growing up experiencing 3 different culturesHow we met in uni (the famous gaming hoodie story)Where we are now in our careers despite studying the same degree and majorTheo's upbringing within a family involved in politicsGuest: Theodore NicolaidisItems mentioned:News article: Second gun attack on mayor's homeWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: aKu - The Final Blow

It's finally time to find out... Nathan and I did a DNA test and in true clickbait fashion, the results will SHOCK you. As mentioned several times, this is not a sponsored episode! :^)We cover:Which test did we get?What does the report cover exactly?We question how the test even finds out on weird traits based on our DNA? (e.g. Are you a thrill seeker?)Are my parents my real parents?Is Nathan part Japanese?Are our partners related to us?Would we recommend it?Guest: NathanItems mentioned:Circle DNA - Where we bought our DNA test, highly recommended to wait for a sale. We paid about $300 a test.Circle DNA review we readMosquito ChartWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: aKu - The Final Blow

Yeah, we vote every two-ish years, but I figured it was time to finally figure out how it all works, behind all the ballot papers and 'vote for me' cards.We cover:Dai's origin story of leaving a war-torn country, which a lot of families would resonate withHow Cabramatta was back in the early 80's, 90'sThe accumulation of events that eventually led to her career within politicsWhat are the basics of politics?Why do younger people tend to have a low interest in politics?What's the difference between Council and the Senate/House of Representatives election?What obstacles did Dai face when moving into a political career as an Asian-Australian?Guest: Dai Le - Independent Member for FowlerItems mentioned:Labor's Fowler parachute for Kristina KeneallyDAWNHow to Vote ComicLinkedIn Post regarding diversity1:17:35 - Trai Oc Si Mui - I asked my parents what this was in English and they had no idea. I will find out eventually and report back.TV Show/Movie: The Big Bang Theory // The Stamford Prison ExperimentDai's details can be found on her guest page on our website.Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: aKu - The Final Blow

Junior and Norman are back from episode 5 with updates on their lives and how much has changed. The dynamic duo are now working together at Saigon Hustle with plans to further expand. We cover:Controversial food questionsTheir experience with foodie influencersTheir favourite restaurantsHow accurate is the show 'The Bear' when working in the kitchen?Knife recommendationsGuests: Junior Trinh, Norman Tu, Matthew KyMentioned items in the episode:Recommended Foodies: philsosophyy & SydneyFoodBoyInstant noodles: Vi Huong Spicy Shrimp FlavourBest steak restaurant: Junior - Meat Wine and Co | Norman - The GidleyTop 3 restaurants (from 1st to 3rd): Junior - AALIA, Ester & Alberto's Lounge | Norman - Ester, AALIA & HubertBest burger restaurant: Junior - Bare Grill | Norman - Chubby BunsWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: aKu - The Final Blow

Our itinerary: Wanderlog - I don't endorse the paid version, the free one had enough features for us to get by.We're back from our first post-covid international flight and we (mainly Tung) had to find an excuse to tell you all about it. We cover:How is Sydney airport now?What is there to do in New Zealand?What's it like driving around in an RV?What does Nathan do on every trip?Is New Zealand a good place to propose?!

There are a lot of things people don't tell you about uni. We cover:What we lovedWhat we hatedHow to take advantage of your time in uniThe stories that came out of itOur regrets and what we wished we didGuests: Matthew Ky, Nathan PhuWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: aKu - The Final Blow

Like a kid meeting their superhero, we actually got the founder of Ozbargain for an interview(the website Nathan and I are constantly refreshing)! Scott Yang or also better known on the website as, 'scotty', comes on to talk about the origin story of Ozbargain, his favourite bargains and top tips for bargain hunting. We try to find out if there's anything that he pays full price for...For all your deals, coupons, vouchers, discounts and freebies, be sure to check out Scott's website: ozbargain.com.au!Guests: Scott Yang, Nathan PhuWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

A preview I was meant to make a while ago. This one's a preview of an episode we collabed with Two Besties One Braincell Podcast when we did a "business trip" to Melbourne. Join in with Cara, Nathan and I on this completely derailed and alcoholic episode. Full episode is on their feed.Full Episode: https://spoti.fi/3QZHjeiTwo Besties One Braincell Podcast is based in Melbourne posting a wide variety of content ranging from red flags, goss, juicy topics, hot sauce and more. This is probably a really bad description of them. But in their words: "If your last brain cell were to start a podcast, this is what it would sound like."All their links: https://linktr.ee/twobestiesWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

Salutations fellow listeners. This is a quick preview of the collab I did with the lovely hosts Hang and Helen of Highkey Asian Podcast a few weeks ago. I had a great time collabing with them and the topic was just so fun to record. Let me know if you want to hear more from them.Full episode (Spotify): https://spoti.fi/399yY6XHighkey Asian Podcast is based in Melbourne and posts similarly oriented topics of growing up Asian-Australian. They offer a unique perspective and post more regularly and on schedule than I do. So if you are trying to fill that Aussie-Australian podcast itch in between, give their podcast a try!All their links: https://linktr.ee/highkeyasianWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

It was finally time to cover a nice, thick and juicy topic. We put a bit of a spin on this by adding some Asian themed flags and also a flag positioning system. Some of these are kind of more oriented as "icks" rather than flags, so this positioning systems helps to alleviate from going straight to red flag for some things. Don't take us too seriously.

Recorded in October 2021.This episode is a prime example of how easy it is to get side tracked during a recording. Join Heeji and I as we chat a little about her experiences being raised in Australia and then delve into some juicy South Korea travel tips. There will be things to eat, see, do and some sneaky hidden gems that you can use for your next trip. Take a shot for every time I reference Japan.

READ THIS BEFORE LISTENING: This special episode is available with VIDEO on YouTube if you're interested in seeing our beautiful faces. Link: https://bit.ly/3H5cSO6Huge thank you to The Snack Emporium for sponsoring this episode. Our listeners get FREE SHIPPING with the code: "FREERICE".TSE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesnackemporium/We go over what we've accomplished this year, what's to come in the future of this podcast and some miscellaneous topics that couldn't fit in its own episode. We'll be going on a break until Feb/March, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Years.Thank you so much for your ongoing support! We appreciate you all.

This episode was recorded in January 2021.It's a bit of a big commitment to move in together with your significant other. But is starting a business on that same level, if not bigger? Justin and Sandy discuss their origin stories of how their business started and grew, the lessons they've learned and what it takes to run a business as a couple.Today their business has grown exponentially, being featured on numerous outlets such as SBS, GQ, SMH, The Age and the AFR. They're now backed by Justin Kan (Founder of Twitch), Ed McManus (CEO Aus of Deliveroo), Tim Fung (Founder of Airtasker) and more. If you are after an insight of the behind the scenes of starting a business, tune in and hear about the journey they went through and some of the mistakes they made which sculptured PUSHAS to what it is today.You can find out more about PUSHAS here: https://www.pushas.com/PUSHAS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pushasofficial/Guests: Justin Truong, Sandy LiWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

Kevin or "Sydney Food Boy" (SFB) runs a food blog recently exploding in popularity for his in depth reviews and videos. His content adds a personal touch by going behind the scenes to see the origins of the recipes and how they are made. Join us on this episode to see a behind the scenes on SFB instead, covering how he started the blog, his favourite places to eat in Sydney and what's to come in the future for his platform.Guest: Kevin LaSFB Instagram: https://bit.ly/3k631yGSFB YouTube: https://bit.ly/3k7yvEBSFB top picks as mentioned: Battambang | 2 Foodies | Lao VillageWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

Get hyped for freedom day, we're so keen to get out and do something other than walks to the park and back. Matt betrays Nathan, Nathan and I think we have an alcohol problem, I become vulnerable. Also Nathan's microphone was plugged weirdly or something, it's a bit crackly at times - the issue with remote recordings.This episode is proudly sponsored by Art on the Gogh, Sydney's Mobile Paint and Sip service, available for shipping worldwide and express shipping within Australia. Use the code “RICE10” for 10% off your booking.

Matt stumbles upon a quiz people have been taking to learn more about a person. We answer some of the questions to get to know one another and see whether we might just be a perfect match. We tried to segue into the ad spot but ended up just recording it after we finished recording the main topics.

Recorded on 15/7/21. I finally got around to editing this so you might realise that some of the stuff that we are talking about is a bit outdated. Yes, I understand the irony of when I say I like having somewhat better-quality recordings when there is a slight hissing sound this episode ☹. This is an off-topic one where we just cover what's been happening since lockdown initially started, what we've been doing and just overall random subjects.https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jun/10/boomers-had-their-chance-under-40s-getting-pfizer-vaccine-in-nsw-despite-not-being-eligibleGuest: Michelle HuaWant to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

With international travel still not close in sight, I figured it might be a good time to whip out more overseas tales. My uni friend, Gautam, spent 6 months in Amsterdam “studying” and travelling around Europe. Hear his tales of adventure and woe as we reminisce the once blissful days of international travel. Guest: Gautam Bajaj Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

18+ This episode gets a bit raunchy... A lighthearted episode where we discuss common Asian stereotypes, how we feel about them and explore its origins. We also understand that everyone feels differently about certain stereotypes - we are not speaking as a whole, just ourselves personally. Alex was kind of a side character in this episode who chimed in every so often. Guests: Alex Rodriguez, Matthew Ky, Nathan Phu Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

It's been nearly a year and a half since I first started this podcast and I felt like it was finally time for the old trailer I made in 5 minutes to be revamped. This is the new and improved trailer featuring various highlights throughout random episodes and some fancy new music. Thanks for being a part of this journey and for all your support, enjoy! xo Be sure to follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricenmicspodcast/ The other links: *https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast*

WSA is a Facebook group founded for Asians in Western Sydney to share experiences, memes and just some plain old discussion. WSA founder, Allen, joins me to discuss his experience starting the group, the opportunities that arose and more. Guest: Allen Nguyen Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

We have heard the stories from our regular guest, Nathan, the self-imposed “white-washed Asian”. Now it’s time to get the perspective of the other side of the coin, a “yellow-washed white guy” (He doesn’t think he is, we just kind of exaggerate it onto him). Alex comes on to talk about his experiences growing up in a multi-cultural community, experiencing many different cultural aspects and customs. We also discover his experience living in Hong Kong with Matt and discuss any cultural shocks he may have faced. Guests: Alex Rodriguez, Matthew Ky, Nathan Phu Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

Picture this: You're 12 years old, it is 6PM on a Tuesday night and you ask your dad for a sip of his beer. It is disgusting and you think to yourself, "I would never drink alcohol, this is terrible." Fast forward to now where alcohol is always prevalent, while it may not be yourself but with some, if not most of your friends. Drinking is a huge influence in our culture, and we will be exploring the different nuances in cultures not just limited to Asians. From the mannerisms, the games and types of drinks, there will be plenty to cover in this alcoholic fuelled episode. Guests: Alcohol, Matthew Ky, Nathan Phu Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

Another extra curricular sport to add to your list. A new guest appears, one of my old friends joins me as I explore more about his favourite sport that he has been playing for years now. He claims it's much better than Oz Tag, but maybe listen to Episode 17 before you choose which one you want to try. Guest: Henry Ung Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

From computer games as a child, to the tech industry as an adult - An all too common tale for people in the IT field. I uncover the rabbit hole of roles out there and also the tech jobs that we have experienced. For legal reasons, everything that we cover is of our own opinion and does not reflect the companies that we either have worked at or work at. Guest: Kevin Vong Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

The final saga to filling up your pockets with cash. We cover more bargains, find out whether private health insurance is worth it and what kind of products we would not cheap out on. Please note that we are not endorsed by any of these companies, they are purely from our personal experience. I wish I was big enough to be a paid shill. :( Guests: Matthew Ky, Nathan Phu Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

I hereby declare this episode a safe space for penny pinchers, coupon users and scrooges. Here we discuss our penny pinching ways, how we save a bit of money here and there and our experiences surviving on a student budget. Please note that we are not endorsed by any of these companies, they are purely from our personal experience. Guests: Matthew Ky, Nathan Phu Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

Sports can play a huge part in lifestyles. I sit down with a couple that loves Oz Tag and try to sell you into it like a pyramid scheme (Not really but, they just like it at a lot). Guests: Helen Nguyen & Steven Luu Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

I review what's happened since starting this - from the highs, the lows and what's to come next year. Thank you for joining me on this journey. Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

We cover the overview of the bamboo ceiling, stereotypes and the disadvantages we may face in our careers. After further research, we found that increasing awareness was a better way of closing the gap. We may get things wrong in this subject but we're learning more as we go. Guest: Matthew Ky Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast Links: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-02/asian-australians-struggling-to-break-bamboo-ceiling/11665288 https://humanrights.gov.au/about/news/breaking-bamboo-ceiling https://dataexec.co/my-personal-battle-with-the-bamboo-ceiling/

It's crazy to think about the different life routes your childhood friends take. The legend that taught me how to ride a Rip-Stik is brought on to talk about his working experience, what it taught him and what the future holds for him. Guest: Tony Nguyen Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

We uncover the common questions and myths as a lawyer and how it's all structured. Guests: Nathan Phu Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast

Instant noodles is a food so prevalent in Asian culture. We uncover some interesting facts about them and try out some of the suggestions sent in by you. Guests: Matthew Ky, Nathan Phu Nathan's drunk alleyway: https://bit.ly/2SXVbZU Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast