Podcast appearances and mentions of Thao Nguyen

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Tonight on Apex Express, Host Miko Lee talk story with singer-songwriter Thao Nguyen.  Hear about her new album Fossil,  her short documentary, and about her artistic inspirations. Thao's tour starts this week in North Carolina, so listen in to hear from the brilliant Thao, and then check out her website to catch a live show.   SHOW TRANSCRIPT [00:00:00] Opening: Apex Express Asian Pacific expression. Community and cultural coverage, music and calendar, new visions and voices, coming to you with an Asian Pacific Islander point of view. It's time to get on board the Apex Express.   [00:00:35] Miko Lee: Tonight on Apex Express, we talk story with singer-songwriter Thao Nguyen. Join me, your host, Miko Lee, as I talk with this multi-hyphenated artist. We get to hear about her new album, chat about her short documentary, and hear about her artistic inspirations. Thao's tour starts this week in North Carolina, so listen in to hear from the brilliant Thao, and then check out her website to catch a live show.   [00:01:05] Ayame Keane-Lee: In today's show, you'll be listening to some songs from Thao & The Get Down Stay Down's 2020 album, Temple. First off, let's listen to “Pure Cinema.”   MUSIC     [00:05:44] That was “Pure Cinema” by today's guest, Thao Nguyen. Let's get to the interview.   [00:05:50] Miko Lee: Welcome  Thao Nguyen to Apex Express.    [00:05:54] Thao Nguyen: Thank you. I'm so happy to be here.    [00:05:57] Miko Lee: I love talking with creative people and you're such an amazingly talented singer and songwriter and imagination creator. I'm wanna start with the first question I ask all of my guests, which is, who are your people and what legacy do you carry with you?   [00:06:16] Thao Nguyen: Who are my people? Some of them include the family I was born into. I'm from Virginia. I was born and raised in Virginia. but I'm the daughter of Vietnamese refugees of war. And, I moved out to the Bay in 2006 after my first US tour. And, I'm so fortunate to have such a robust community here in the bay and all of my chosen family here.   [00:06:40] Miko Lee: And what legacy do you carry with you?    [00:06:43] Thao Nguyen: What legacy? I think the legacy I prioritize. I think, you know, [laughs] we inherit a lot and as time goes on and we get older, we realize everything is finite and you have to choose which legacies you choose to continue, and perpetuate and honor and what you have to leave by the wayside. And so the things I choose to continue and celebrate are that of a real ability to be very present and in the moment and available to joy and I think the people I come from are really good at metabolizing joy because they know the flip side of it so well.    [00:07:23] Miko Lee: Ooh, that's so interesting. Can you speak more about what it means to metabolize joy?    [00:07:30] Thao Nguyen: [Laughs] uh, an ongoing practice? I think it is to be truly present and I believe, of course gratitude goes a long way, but I to fully metabolize it is to allow yourself to feel embodied in it. And, you know, there's more somatic practice I think that to actually feel it course through your body, you are allowing it, you're honoring it as completely as possible. And, do you have to acknowledge that it's happening as it's happening? You know, I think that's having true presence with it.   [00:08:08] Miko Lee: Can you roll back with me in time and talk about your earliest childhood memories of being a singer or songwriting? What came first?    [00:08:18] Thao Nguyen: I loved music from a very early age, but I didn't have a lot of access to it, to making it, it was more as a listener. The soundscape that I grew up with, there was a series called Paris by Night, which probably you've heard of within Vietnamese diaspora, uh, community and Culture. And it was this variety show that was, created by, people who had to flee Vietnam. And originally it was in Paris and it showcased A lot of singers and performers, who had fled, either before, during, or right after the fall of Saigon. And, it was this one gathering wherein. entertainers from the different generations, from my grandmother's generation, from my parents were able to coalesce and exist together. And there was just this sampler platter of a lot of different sonic influences. And then you had the younger generation, which was reinterpreting what American pop music was at the time. So you'd have my grandmother who [sang] cải lương which was this incredibly, it's like, almost like folk operatic, very dramatic, theatrical singing with a lot of pitch bending and, which I didn't understand that I was absorbing it in such a way that I would recreate it later on in my playing, but I would go on to credit it to being from Virginia and saying it was more of like an Appalachian influence, which it was as well. But the origins, the true origins were within my soundscape before I understood what that was. You know, so you have that and then you have, an artist named Lynette who's. basically in reinterpreting, like the latest Madonna song and has a cone bra on, so everyone's existing act after act in the same, um, sorry for that ramble. Did I answer that question?    [00:10:13] Miko Lee: Yeah. Uh, I, so what was, do you remember the age or you just grew up hearing all these different kinds of sounds?    [00:10:20] Thao Nguyen: I mean, that was from before I knew what age I was, you know, that was just like, and that was such, um. For the community and within my family it was such an event every time one of these, you know, double VHS things were issued that people would be making copies, someone would drop it off at the house. You know, there, there was always one or two in circulation, but it was this. Event that you'd,    [00:10:43] Miko Lee: are these like bootleg copies?    [00:10:45] Thao Nguyen: Yeah, there's like, wow, there's bootleg. There's also, there was one book in music store in Eden Shopping Center, which was like the hub of, of the Vietnamese community in, in, uh, Northern Virginia. And so someone would buy the original and then go and bootleg it. You don't know how you ended up with what, but just like they would drop off some citrus and and Hennessy or whatever, and then the Paris By Night thing. And um,    [00:11:11] Miko Lee: I love that the combo citrus, Hennessy and some music.   [00:11:16] Thao Nguyen: Everything is a digestif, you know? And, um, so I would have that. But then of course, I, you know, I, I listened to the radio. That was what, that was my main resource and I listened to the oldie station the most, and I loved Motown. And I remember, in this I was like five or six, we had these large speakers that's sat on the floor either side of, of this cassette deck, radio unit. And I would lay down and, every time Smokey Robinson came on, “You really got a hold of me” that was like my favorite song and I would tape it and then so either I would listen to it live or I would play the cassette and I would just lay down and get as close to the speakers as I could. But at that point, I hadn't seen who Smokey Robinson was, and I imagined, because I also am a child of eighties and nineties. I imagined it was Crystal who was Roseanne's best friend from the Roseanne show. You know, I didn't know anything, but I felt all of it.    [00:12:20] Miko Lee: Wow. Yeah. I love that. So, I love that. And I was really wondering, I heard this story about you, that you actually did a rap for on Charlotte's Web when you were in elementary school.   [00:12:33] Thao Nguyen: Okay. Okay. This is a deep cut. You've done some research.    [00:12:39] Miko Lee: Tell me about how that came to be. So you must have been introduced to rap pretty young to be doing that.    [00:12:44] Thao Nguyen: Oh, absolutely. This, so this was another, and this, I'm so glad you brought that up, because all of this is, every genre, every kind of music I, at this point is so vital to me, and it actually goes on to reflect the kind of music I make. And so I have an older brother who's almost eight years older, and around this same time, he's a huge hip hop fan, or that's one of the things he loves, he loves like Duran Duran and like the Fat Boys, you know? And , when I saved money, the first cassette I ever bought was Salt-n-Pepa. And I, yeah, so I was listento the Fat Boys and Queen Latifah. And I loved, I loved every, I loved to hear the flow, the different cadences and in third grade I was voted best rapper. This, and, you know, not coincidentally. This is the year I, I do the book report, the Charlotte's Web, you know, and they gave me the option. You can either write it or you can write a song or whatever. And so I wrote a rap about Charlotte's Web, but I was too shy. I had recorded it and just played it in my presentation. I didn't perform it live.    [00:13:51] Miko Lee: And how was it received?    [00:13:54] Thao Nguyen: I mean, I can still hear the roar. yeah, everyone, [laughs] I think the teachers    [00:14:01] Miko Lee: The crowd roared. The third graders roared.    [00:14:03] Thao Nguyen: Yeah. I mean, everyone's standing on their desks. It's rickety, you know, teachers are worried about child safety, it doesn't matter. They're like, Encore. I'm like, I don't have anything else. Uh, you know, uh,   [00:14:15] Miko Lee: Wait for real?   [00:14:17] Thao Nguyen: No, no. [laughs] the teachers thought it was cute. Probably the kids thought it was funny. I actually don't know because I was so nervous I even pressing play. I was so nervous. I don't know if I registered what, how it was received.    [00:14:34] Miko Lee: That's so sweet. Given your eclectic music knowledge and the music that was around you at the time as a musician, now you've been described with so many different categories, country tinge, indie folk, pop, blues. How would you describe your music?  [00:14:54] Thao Nguyen: I would describe it as. What's embarrassing is I've been doing this a long time now and I've never figured out a way to describe it. I would, I, I generally just say it's, you know, it's under the umbrella of indie rock, but influenced by jazz and hip hop. And because I learned to play guitar by picking out country blues songs. And because I grew up in Virginia, there, there are these, like old time, Country blues picking patterns that I've used. I, you know, it's, yeah. So that, I've never figured out a way to say it succinctly and I continue    [00:15:29] Miko Lee: and you don't need to. That's okay.    [00:15:31] Thao Nguyen: Thank you.    [00:15:31] Miko Lee: Is there a big Vietnamese population in Virginia?    [00:15:35] Thao Nguyen: Yeah, I, I think there is a very healthy population there. And it was one of the first places that people were settling when they were being resettled. And my parents met, in a refugee camp in Guam. And then they were sent to Arkansas. And then from there sponsored out to North Carolina. And then from there of a few friends that they had made, had found work with Metro, which is the public transportation train system in DC and found my dad work there. So that's why people resettle, that's why we ended up in Virginia.    [00:16:16] Miko Lee: So Thao & The Get Down Stay Down you released five studio albums and now you're working primarily as a solo artist. Right?    [00:16:25] Thao Nguyen: Yes. Yeah. I will say I still work record and perform with a band. And a lot of the people who worked and performed with me in that iteration are still with me. it was more I wanted to, just use my name and move beyond what the get down stay down was, which I was never really sure. With things that you choose when you're 22. As time goes, you know, it starts to, and you're lucky if you can kind of shed things and not, not stay beholden too much.   [00:16:57] Miko Lee: Ah, what have you learned to shed?   [00:17:02] Thao Nguyen: Oh my gosh. Thankfully a great deal and it's an ongoing exercise, but. I used to be so much heavier with the weight of what I thought a serious artist was what I thought a serious songwriter should be, who I thought, where I thought my, you know, different benchmarks of what success were. What I should be making versus what people wanted to hear versus what I wanted to hear. I actually never I wasn't always all the way sure about what I wanted. You know, I, I think a lot of people encounter that, but I've thankfully been able to shed as much as I can. It's an ongoing practice, but I, you know, one thing it. Is that I used to think, I can't believe I've been doing this this long. And it's, not necessarily, I didn't understand what I was working towards, but only that I had not gotten there yet. And then, you know, I think pandemic and on, I've been just so and as I get older, the transition into being so sincerely grateful that I'm still here and I get to do this. this is what my job is, and however I can, and whatever I can do to sustain, being able to, to do this for my livelihood and maintain my integrity within it is the greatest gift. So as when I made that switch a a lot of things, a lot of the darkness left me.    [00:18:39] Miko Lee: Oh, that's beautiful. Thank you for sharing.   [00:18:42] Ayame Keane-Lee: Next, let's listen to Temple, the first track off of Thao's album of the same name.   MUSIC   [00:22:56] That was Temple by Thao and the Get Down Stay Down. Back to her interview with Miko.   [00:23:01] Miko Lee: I'm wondering if you could talk a little bit about the 2017 documentary Nobody Dies, a film about a musician, her mom in Vietnam. How did that, and that's a documentary that follows you and your mom as you go to Vietnam. I'm wondering how that project came about.  [00:23:17] Thao Nguyen: Yes, I'm happy to tell you about it. in 2015 I was invited by concert promoters in conjunction with the US Embassy based in Hanoi, to come perform for the, I guess at that point it was the 25th anniversary of the normalization of relations between the US and Vietnam, and I was able to bring my band and I was able to bring my mom, and she hadn't been back in 43 years, and she used to work for the South Vietnamese embassy and was stationed in Lao, when Saigon fell. So she actually left Vietnam in 73, assuming she would go back after her time abroad and then was never able to return. So I was able to bring her, the struggle was would she actually come, you know, and we had, I had, a bear of the time initially convincing her it would be okay. And, it was like, just begging her to come. She's like freaking out. She hangs up on me. I call back. She hangs up. You know, it was a back and forth that I'm trying to convince her of things that I'm not sure of where she's like, I'm still on a list. I'm like, no, you're not. But I don't know that, you know who, how would I know that? But I told her she wasn't on the list. Anyway, my, a friend of mine who's a filmmaker, as this all was happening, he asked if he could come along and document all of it. And he and, his DP traveled with us and it was an incredibly intense trip, and it was beautiful and I am so glad it was documented. And then somewhere along the way I had a performance and, this was all in editing. And then I ran into Don Young at CAAM Center for Asian American Media. Oh, I know what it was. It was something for Sundance and Don Young and I were just in the same shuttle going to the airport and we were talking and I told him a little bit about this and then I sent him some footage and you know, and then CAAM and PBS were gracious enough to co-produce and, Make it so it could be, you know, a a half hour documentary that aired on PBS. Um,    [00:25:21] Miko Lee: so that that was on a bus ride.    [00:25:23] Thao Nguyen: That was on an airport shuttle.    [00:25:25] Miko Lee: Airport shuttle. I love it.    [00:25:26] Thao Nguyen: Yeah [laughs].    [00:25:28] Miko Lee: So was it hard to convince your mom, I know it was hard to convince her to go to Vietnam. Was it hard to convince her also then to be on film? What was her response to that?    [00:25:37] Thao Nguyen: Well, luckily for all of us, my mom loves to be on film and is, um, a total flirt and ham and. Oh,    [00:25:48] Miko Lee: so that was a bonus. That was like a,    [00:25:49] Thao Nguyen: that was a bonus. The camera loves her. As did the film director, my friend Todd, she loved it. And she just, she comes alive and she's a true performer. And, it was really beautiful to see her in this element that I, I didn't know if I'd ever, I actually. Never thought I'd get to see her this way. You know, I grew up, both my brother and I grew up translating for her, it is sort of at every, at every level. And, we'd go out to restaurants and it's not that she, you know, it's like she would get shy and then it would just easier, it always just became easier if we just did it for her. But, so we'd order for restaurants and, and to see her. not to say that she doesn't I mean, she was a small business owner. She owned a laundromat, dry cleaners in Virginia and totally is the reason why everybody is alive, you know? But, to see her move so seamlessly and easily, I'm sorry, it's emotional in the world was this, such a gift I didn't know I'd get. And, You see her haggling with people, you know, and, and she's directing as she's pointing out. Yeah. It was just a really, no matter how long someone has been away from the place they were born, you know, to see them back there is, um, it was, yeah, it was just such a beautiful gift and I'm glad we have it on film.   [00:27:17] Miko Lee: Did you discuss that with your mom? How different that was for you to see her in a different way?    [00:27:22] Thao Nguyen: You know, not, not, um, not directly. I've written about it, but I've not, we don't have the kind of, Yeah. That, that's never come up in those ways. You know, we talk a lot. I basically, I try to call her at least, uh, almost every day, just 'cause she lives across the country. So I wanna just be sure that, you know, I'm just doing these like, casual wellness checks, but we don't often get into those more philosophical conversations. Um, but she did, you know, the, the song Temple, Which would become the lead single of the album Temple was, inspired by this moment of candor that I had never experienced before and I would never experience again. It happened one night when we were in Vietnam and she just said outta nowhere. You have to understand what freedom is and you have to understand why a million people would risk their lives at sea, and I can't. I can't teach you that. I can't help you with it. You have to know for yourself. And that's what became, the song Temple where wherein she's speaking to me about her life before, during, and after war.   [00:28:35] Miko Lee: That's so powerful. Thank you for sharing. I, I appreciate that about your music, the personal, visions and dreams and pain that you experience putting that in. Is there another song of yours that really stands out to you?    [00:28:51] Thao Nguyen: Another one. Aside from that?    [00:28:53] Miko Lee: Aside from that.    [00:28:54] Thao Nguyen: There's. You know, yes, there's a, there's definitely a few from this new album that is, that I just finished and it's releasing in September. From that same album Temple there's, the song Marrow. there's a few. That album is as much, it was, it was this, I just had this, I knew that I had to make it both about, what my Vietnamese identity is and what it is to be queer in Vietnamese and stay in the culture, which is not something that I thought I could do. So yeah, I would say both Temple and Marrow encapsulate, this effort to fully align myself in ways that I hadn't been able to.    [00:29:40] Miko Lee: And what is Marrow about?    [00:29:42] Thao Nguyen: Marrow is about what it means to fully accept yourself so that you could offer yourself to the rest of your life. You know, it's, it's like.   [00:29:54] Miko Lee: That's all.   [00:29:56] Thao Nguyen: That's all. And it's, and it was against the backdrop of getting married. but it was more about me coming to terms with not even coming to terms, like even that language is so, disparaging. It's, it was just about claiming myself and saying to my family, I need to be, you know, I, I need to be my full self and I believe I can be with you still. But you know, the lines are, It's so funny. I sing it all the time and I can't do that. The line I'm thinking of in particular is, at that point I'm apologizing to my partner at the time and saying, you know, I am basically, I couldn't claim us because of this barrier, but I'm sorry to you and I'm sorry to me, and the, you know. I have grief in my marrow. Will you marry me still? So is it, that's a roundabout way of explaining what that, what that song is.   [00:30:54] MUSIC    [00:34:24] Ayame Keane-Lee: You just listened to “Marrow” by tonight's guest, Thao Nguyen.    [00:34:28] Miko Lee: You talk about Temple and how that was based on this trip you took in 2015, right? 2016. How long does it generally take you for a song to germinate?    [00:34:41] Thao Nguyen: You know, that one, um, that's, that is an example of a, a longer, uh, gestation period because it was such an intense, because Vietnam was such an intense time. Uh, it was months, maybe it was two years before I could even think about it, honestly. And there are other things that happen. I wish things happened more instantaneously. It's very rare that a whole song will just present itself. You know, temple, that song in particular, when I started writing it, it took maybe two hours, but it took me two years to get to the point where I could    [00:35:20] Miko Lee: And it just came to you in two hours?   [00:35:22] Thao Nguyen: Yeah. It just came, just the vision. All those, the imagery, everything that I'd wanted to say. It just, I understood how. To present it. And I think I had tried in other forms over that time, but it just wasn't ready. Other songs, um, yeah, anywhere from it's, it's like the chorus or a hook or a verse will come very quickly, and then the time, the more arduous stuff is building around it to make sure that it, it, you know, it's properly bolstered. Like I, if I believe in a hook, then I'll, I'll try to build the house around it.    [00:36:02] Miko Lee: And how, what do you do? Do you just record it straight up right when you get the hook, like on a small device or what's your process?    [00:36:09] Thao Nguyen: It um, typically I'm playing an instrument, either guitar or piano or I've written, you know, sometimes I get bored, I write on other instruments, but primarily it's guitar, piano, and, um. It'll be the melodic hook only on the instrument, and then I'll put words. But yeah, it's, I, I just use voice memos and then as I'm building it, then I'll move into pro tools and, and, and record a more proper demo.    [00:36:40] Miko Lee: And do you have a set working process or you just vibe it whenever you're feeling it? And I ask because I always ask this of artists. Because I think it's so interesting, what is the discipline it takes for your art form? And I remember I interviewed Isabel Allende years ago and she said, yes, I make myself go in my studio at 8:00 AM every day. And even if I can't write, I sit there from this time to this time. So what, what is your process like? Or do you have a set process?    [00:37:05] Thao Nguyen: Yes. Absolutely. And it's taken me so many years to figure out what my set process is and to have the discipline to really, really, um, I do believe it is a daily practice and it is a daily discipline and I'm so afraid of what happens when I slip out of it because I know what happens. I've tumbled into this very dark, deep well of despair and I don't know. You, you start to question what your whole purpose is. It gets bad very quickly, right? So I'm always trying to stay on the side of not completely sliding down. Not to say it isn't very joyful and I mean this a very lucky position to be in. One of the things that's been going on for the last few years is I have multiple projects going on at once and I do have to figure out, I had an, um, the album is just finished thankfully, but I am developing a musical and I'm also writing a book. And so I have to figure out, I divvy out the days. I would like to say that I can work on all three in one day, not possible. So I have to choose, um. And it's always, the morning time is the best for generating something from nothing. And then I try not to edit or revise or question it until that afternoon or later. Actually, you don't question it within that same day. Like the main, I think the main priority for me is maintaining momentum and optimism. So I need to do whatever it is to thwart whatever part of me is trying to take it down. Um, so I'll work in the morning for a few hours and then leave it, you know, and as writers say, leave it no matter if it's songwriting or whatever, like leave it at a place where you, when you start again, you feel good about it and you know what the next step is.   [00:39:08] Miko Lee: Do you have a set time? It's like just the morning from this time to this time. And then do you say musical today? Book today. Album today. How do you do that?    [00:39:17] Thao Nguyen: Well, it depends on the deadlines.    [00:39:21] Miko Lee: Of course.    [00:39:22] Thao Nguyen: I, yeah, I, I work to the deadline. 'cause there's always, thankfully, there's always at least one happening and yeah, I. I love this by the way, because I actually, when I'm stuck, I just look up different routines for writers and artists. It's like my favorite thing to do. So I love to participate in this conversation. Um, but I wake up, I meditate, I try to do a little stretching, and then I do a walk. It depends on where I'm working. Okay? Here's the thing. If I'm working on music, I have to work at home. If I can write, then I'm gonna go to a coffee shop or the library or my friends just opened up local economy, uh, that, that, so I've been going there and because writing is so lonely and miserable that I cannot be in the house, I, I, there's no way I have to be in public. Um, and just at least feeling the energy of other life    [00:40:18] Miko Lee: With songwriting also?    [00:40:19] Thao Nguyen: With songwriting, I have to be home 'cause I'm making all this noise. So what? Yeah, with songwriting I'll be at home, but that's way less miserable 'cause I can just play guitar or piano or something and then, or I'll be in studio with my friends that I'm making the album with. Um, now that I've finished the album and I'm moving and I'm more squarely in the book writing, um, I try to do two hours. You know, not, not solid. I will try, like, for a while, um, I was doing the timer with the, you know, 25 minutes at a time. And then that wasn't, I wasn't getting enough done and then, yeah, and then more than two hours. I, I just can't, it's not sustainable. Um, for me, I feel like I get a solid hour to two. Or maybe you hit like a two page, two or three page, um, quota or something, and then just don't even look at it and then go, and then I go exercise and I need to be outside and, or go on a hike or something.    [00:41:34] Miko Lee: Okay. Tell us about this book. What is it about, what's the timeline? No pressure.    [00:41:41] Thao Nguyen: I would love to tell you what it was about, if I knew better. Um, what it was. It's, it's a collection of essays and I'm calling it, so it's, it's, uh, it'll be out on Gray Wolf, um, into, in spring of 27. And so it is due relatively soon 'cause they, it's a longer lead time. I'm calling it a community memoir, um, because it's a collection of essays from different, it's all through my lens, but it's to celebrate these characters that I grew up with in Foster Virginia, within my family, within the community that I, they're so vivid to me and. Their stories. The quieter sides, the quieter moments of what it means to live in diaspora or what I wanna capture. And also what, you know, part of it is what shaped my musical life. And, and there are all these influences and elements that I, that I just wanted to celebrate and honor and. These people that I remember, but I, I'm, we're all, you know, I'm, I'm turning 42. I'm like, I, we're close to lo I'm close to losing the Hi-Fi detail of them, you know, and, and I don't know who else, is in a position to capture it. You know, and, and also it's this amazing opportunity to talk to my mom's, brothers and sisters. You know, there are tales. There's, of course, you grow up with, I think it's really different to, I was raised, you know, in Virginia by my, primarily by my mom. My grandmother and my aunt didn't come till I was five, but the stories that I heard. Mostly were from my mom who fled in, who left in 73, and her experience is so different than my grandmother, my aunt, all of my mom's siblings who stayed, who had to stay through the fall and, and live in a different regime, you know?    And so to get to hear those stories of just like the more quotidian indignities of what is life after you've lost your. To them they've lost their country, but they're still in it. You know, like, what is it to, with what were the rice rations like? Yeah. So, 50 years on what stays with people, you know, against the backdrop of the most devastating thing that can happen is that like the rice was so broken and it was so rationed and the quality of it was so infuriating and that they and my uncle talks about just for the 50th anniversary, I went back, I had an event, um, I think at the Smithsonian, and I went and I was staying with my uncle, and so I was able to ask them questions and he remembers buying meat on the black market. But you, you'd go to this market, you'd make eye contact with the person. They, you follow them to a behind the stall. They give you this meat wrapped in newspaper. You don't even know what it is. You don't, you can't unwrap it till you get home, you know? Anyway, those are the things that I, I just am so fascinated by, and I, there's just this kind of humanity and life in them that I wanna help. Um, record and if nothing else, just so that I know that it gives me an opportunity to ask these questions. Um, there's stuff about, you know, I'm estranged from my father and I have a lot there, there are things that I, you know, it just, these essays are helping me, better understand and, and process. these open-ended. storylines that, that, have punctuated and haunted me.    [00:45:38] Miko Lee: And this is your first book, right?    [00:45:40] Thao Nguyen: It is, yes.    [00:45:42] Miko Lee: What made you decide to do a book format and also essays, I heard you say? Mm-hmm. Um, as opposed to another album or a series of songs.    [00:45:52] Thao Nguyen: Um, I've always wanted to be a writer. Bef I wanted to be a writer before I was a songwriter, before I wanted to do anything. And I think it scares me the most in my life. And, and it was time to, you know, the opportunity came up, um, very fortunately to get to write a book for Gray Wolf, which of which I'm a huge fan, you know, and, uh, it's a true honor to be affiliated with them. And. Uh, I wanted to do it because it's a lifelong goal and dream, that actually is way scarier to me than making music and performing music. So I, I kind of just needed to see that I, I needed to try.    [00:46:38] Miko Lee: And why an essay format?    [00:46:40] Thao Nguyen: Um, I think that's what naturally. For this, for the first go, it, it, it is what naturally I'm drawn to and what happens most easily. Uh, and I think they're similar to songs in that way. And I, I am very much as a writer, as a songwriter or any or prose writer, I want to try and just capture the, a moment and a feeling and I. Um, that's my main prerogative and my main compulsion when I write. And so for this first go, I'm hoping that there will be more, but this, yeah. Is, is just the, the easiest way to package it.    [00:47:28] Miko Lee: I'm absolutely looking forward to reading it. Now share about a musical. Tell me more    [00:47:34] Thao Nguyen: Musical. I don't know how much I can say besides, uh, it's not been announced yet, but I do, I have been in, I do spend a lot of time in New York, um, and it's an adaptation. Um, I. I shouldn't have. I, I just wanted to mention that it was happening, but I know now that I sh I can't actually say.    [00:47:56] Miko Lee: Okay. That's okay. It's secret, So how can our audiences find out more about you and your work? We'll put a link to your website absolutely. On their webs, on our, program page. But are there other ways that folks can find out more and keep up to date with what you're doing?   [00:48:11] Thao Nguyen: For sure there's, um, well, all the social media, um, outlets were on there @thaogetstaydown. And um, I have a substack called THAO For The Record, which actually was just me sort of documenting my process of making this next record. Um, but that is my preferred way to be in touch in a more long form, um, less harried way. And the new album is coming out in mid to late September. And so I'm really excited about that. And we're, we are gearing up for more touring, starting the summertime.    [00:48:54] Miko Lee: Excellent. Can't wait to listen to you more and hear the new, piece. And thank you so much for joining us on Apex Express.    [00:49:02] Thao Nguyen: Thank you so much for having me. It was such a joy to speak with you.   [00:49:05] Ayame Keane-Lee: The last song we're playing tonight is also the last on the album Temple. It's called “I've Got Something.”   MUSIC [00:53:51] That was “I've Got Something” by Thao & The Get Down Stay Down. [00:53:55] Miko Lee: Thank you so much for listening tonight. Remember to reconnect to your ancestral technologies and hold in the power of tenderness. Please check out our website, kpfa.org/program/apexexpress to find out more about our show and our guests tonight. We thank all of you listeners out there. Keep resisting, keep organizing, keep creating, and sharing your visions with the world because your voices are important. Apex Express is produced by Ayame Keane-Lee, Anuj Vaidya, Cheryl Truong, Isabel Li, Jalena Keane-Lee, Miko Lee, Miata Tan, Preti Mangala-Shekar and Swati Rayasam. Tonight's show was produced by me Miko Lee, and edited by Ayame Keane-Lee. Have a great night.            The post APEX Express – 6.18.26 Talk Story with Thao Nguyen appeared first on KPFA.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen (The Sympathizer) gives a talk about belonging at a live performance at the Litquake Festival. San Francisco State University's Dr. Russell Jeung speaks about founding Stop AAPI Hate and Asian identity and belonging. He describes how the pandemic seems to have revived and strengthened longstanding hate towards Asian Americans, and explains his term for collective action against this, “flocking.” Thao Nguyen (of the Get Down Stay Down) plays a new song called “Keep It Moving.”Chapters:00:04:58Viet Thanh Nguyen speaks about belonging at a live event during in San Francisco.00:27:05Dr. Russell Jeung speaks about his research on belonging, collective action, and the founding of Stop AAPI Hate.00:40:20Thao Nguyen introduces her new song.SongWriterPodcast.comInstagram.com/SongWriterPodcastFacebook.com/SongWriterPodcastTikTok.com/@SongWriterPodcastYouTube.com/@SongwriterPodcastSongWriter is a music and songwriting podcast that turns stories into songs. Host Ben Arthur invites writers, poets, and musicians to share a story or poem, then pairs it with an original song written in response. Along the way, the show explores the creative process through intimate conversations and performances. Guests have included Questlove, Susan Orlean, David Gilmour, David Sedaris, George Saunders, and many more. Distributed by PRX, SongWriter also appears on the syndicated radio program Acoustic Café and in Paste Magazine. Learn more at SongWriterPodcast.com. Season seven is made possible by a grant from Templeton World Charity Foundation

Utilising Existing Clinical Data for Gender-Specific Health Improvements. In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Equal Care Founder and CEO Thao Nguyen.Equal Care is rewriting medicine with precision, equity and inclusion by certifying prevention, diagnostics, and treatments with sex and gender balanced clinical data.Thao's insights reveal an optimism for the future, with expectations for increased recognition and implementation of gender-specific practices across the healthcare continuum, ultimately leading to a paradigm shift that will benefit patients, healthcare providers, and the pharmaceutical industry alike.Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.LINKS:Connect with Thao Nguyen: LINKEDINLearn more about Equal Care at equal-care.org Follow Equal Care on their social media channels: LinkedIn | InstagramListen to Episode 72 from our Women's Health series, Thao's first guest feature on Narratives of PurposeFollow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review This interview was recorded by Megan McCrory from the SwissCast Podcast Network. This series was produced with the support of Shawn Smith at Dripping in Black.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Normalising Gender-Specific Medicine01:23 - Introducing Thao and Equal Care04:48 - Addressing the Gender Health Gap Through Data09:18 - Becoming the Number One Startup in Digital Health Innovation13:07 - Gender-Specific Health in the Future

Send us a textHoly shit, this one is special! If you haven't heard, Bay Area rapper/activist/Filipina icon/mother Ruby Ibarra is the winner of the 2025 NPR Tiny Desk Concert with her song "Bakunawa" (watch the Tiny Desk Concert here!). To kick off her Tiny Desk Concert tour, the kind folks at the Lagunitas Brewing Company invited us to Ruby's concert at their beautiful brewery in Petaluma, Ca. Enjoy some snippets from Ruby's concert (including Ruby's verse during Thao Nguyen's set), and our interview with her where she shares how becoming a mother has influenced her music, having her concert cancelled in LA during the Ice Protests, and what kind of dialogue she hopes her music creates during these divided times. Follow rapper Ruby Ibarra on IGFor more info on the Lagunitas Brewing Company's summer concert series, click here!Support the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without you! -- Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

Being comfortable with singing is a tool that every musician should have, even instrumentalists.  It's also worth exploring all the things the voice can do to come up with your own personal sound that doesn't necessarily have to blend with everyone else.  Thao Nguyen, voice teacher and actor, helps us understand how to explore this instrument you carry around with you as well as things to maintain vocal health. Follow Thao at https://www.thaotnguyen.com/ Musicianship Mastery is formerly known as The Musician Toolkit. Let me know your thoughts on this episode as a voice message to possibly share on a future episode at https://www.speakpipe.com/MusicianToolkit If you enjoyed this, please give it a rating and review on the podcast app of your choice.  You can find all episodes of this podcast at https://www.davidlanemusic.com/toolkit You can follow David Lane AND the Musician Toolkit podcast on Facebook @DavidMLaneMusic, on Instagram and TikTok @DavidLaneMusic, and on YouTube @davidlanemusic1

Amid the devastation of armed conflict, hospitals stand as fragile sanctuaries, overwhelmed by demand and depleted of essential supplies. Struggling to function under relentless strain, they remain uniquely vulnerable – yet, rather than being protected, they are too often caught in the crosshairs of tactical attacks and political allegations. In this installment of the Emerging Voices series, Khang Phan and Thao Nguyen, recent graduates of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, trace patterns in attacks on hospitals in contemporary conflicts. They examine the legal protections in place and the practical challenges that undermine compliance and enforcement. In doing so, they underscore the need for more effective warning systems and stronger communication among stakeholders to ensure hospitals receive the fullest possible protection.

#podcast #politics #religion #Michigan #GrandRapids #MichiganPolitics #Diversity #Hate #Race #MAGA #ElonMusk #Trump #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for January 31, 2025. A Grand Rapids priest was removed from his position with the Anglican Catholic Church for appearing to mimic Elon Musk's recent "salute," which appeared to many critics to look similar to a Nazi salute. Calvin Robinson lost his position, but still defended his "salute" which he says was in response to "hysterical liberals" who took Musk's salute out of context. Robinson is no stranger to right-wing politics, which is why he proudly aligns himself with Musk, Trump, and the MAGA Cult.  Robinson is a perfect illustration of what MAGA Republicanism is all about, but is that what Christianity is all about? Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Grand Rapids priest kicked out of job over Nazi-like salute." By Michael Oszust of WOOD-TV 8 in Grand Rapids "Michigan priest removed by church after making apparent Nazi salute at pro-life event." By Dan Basso and Thao Nguyen of USA Today "FAA Administrator Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign." By Dan Dougherty of The Daily Beast "Elon Musk faces criticism for encouraging Germans to move beyond 'past guilt.'" By NPR Staff of NPR

"The best part of Vietnam isn't just the stunning landscapes—it's the people, whose kindness and generosity leave a lasting impact." – Thao NguyenNiall Mackay welcomes Thao Nguyen, a passionate advocate for Vietnam's culture, history, and the genuine connections that make the country special. Thao, who hails from the Mekong Delta and has over nine years of experience in the tourism industry, shares her journey from studying business administration to starting her own tour company. She emphasizes the importance of providing authentic experiences that go beyond typical tourist attractions, helping visitors connect deeply with Vietnam's culture and people.Together, Niall and Thao explore the rapid changes Vietnam has undergone over the past few decades, as well as the unique cultural values that continue to thrive despite modernization. Thao talks about the joy of sharing her country's traditions through personal stories, fostering a sense of belonging among her tour guests. The episode also delves into her charitable efforts, including creating opportunities for local Vietnamese to practice English with foreigners and supporting underprivileged communities.Key Takeaways:Thao shares the importance of authentic storytelling in tourism: "We share Vietnam's culture not through books, but through our own stories and experiences."Vietnamese kindness and generosity: Even those with little are willing to help others, a reflection of the country's Buddhist values.The role of karma in Vietnamese culture helps create a positive, non-confrontational attitude, even in chaotic situations like traffic.Thao's unique approach to tourism focuses on connecting travelers with hidden gems and non-tourist destinations, fostering real cultural exchange.Thao's commitment to giving back: "Sometimes helping others is a way for us to grow and become better people."Chapters and Timestamps:02:00 -Thao's Background: Growing up in the Mekong Delta and discovering her passion for tourism.05:00 - Rapid Change and Modernization in Vietnam12:00 - The Heart of Vietnamese Culture: Kindness, generosity, and the influence of Buddhism.16:00 - Navigating Vietnam's Traffic: The surprising calm in the chaos.22:00 - Creating Meaningful Connections through Tourism: Thao's unique approach to tours.25:00 - Giving Back to the Community: Thao's charity work and English clubs.31:00 - Challenging Stereotypes: Understanding poverty, tourism, and genuine help.35:00 - Reflections on Giving and Rece"Send me a message!"Episode Sponsors:7 Bridges Brewing Co. - An award winning Vietnamese craft brewery from Da Nang, with breweries across Vietnam!Tenzing Pacific - I highly recommend them for their professional advice related to personal, family, and business insurance. Make the best podcast possible! Listen to Smarter Podcasting today! Become a Bắp Xào Đâyer in our community on Patreon and become part of something special.You can choose a Cà phê sữa đá, Bánh mì, Cơm tấm, Bún Thịt Nướng or the ultimate level, a Bắp Xào Đây. The full list of winners is here. Support the show

In this episode of ‘Narratives of Purpose', host Claire Murigande speaks with Thao Nguyen, founder and CEO of Equal Care, about her mission to normalise gender-specific medicine. Thao shares her journey from tech consultant to healthcare innovator and discusses the importance of recognising gender differences in medical treatment. She explains the challenges she faces in raising awareness and establishing certification criteria for medications. The episode highlights the significance of asking questions in healthcare and Thao's vision of creating a comprehensive database for gender-specific medical evidence.Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. RELEVANT LINKS:More about Equal Care at this websiteFollow Equal Care: LinkedIn | X | InstagramConnect with our guest Thao Nguyen: LINKEDINFollow our host: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome to Narratives of Purpose00:48 Introducing Tao Nguyen and Equal Care01:43 Tao's Journey to Founding Equal Care03:10 The Mission of Gender-Specific Medicine05:42 Challenges and Solutions in Gender-Specific Medicine09:50 Certification Criteria and Industry Challenges26:00 The Role of Technology in Equal Care31:01 Conclusion and Future Outlook

En la variedad, el gusto. Canciones de aquí - No Reply, Gata Brass Band - un poco de lounge y swing, otro de jazz orquestal, el encuentro fugaz de Thao Nguyen, una virginiana en San Francisco & Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn (De Filadelfia a Brooklin) y los caprichitos muy propio del selector: Janis Ian, Boz Scaggs, Crissi Cochrane, Stephen Bishop. Este miércoles Michael Franks cumplirá 80 años.CLO PROMO UPDISCO 1 GATA BRASS BAND Estamos vivos (6)DISCO 2 PAUL McCARTNEY Jet (Cd 1 - 2)DISCO 3 THAO & MIRAH Folks (2)SEP MARTÍN X (TWITER) + Lunes RÁINERDISCO 4 JOHN LEGEND P.D.A. (We Just Don’t Care) (7)DISCO 5 JANIS IAN Seventeen ( )DISCO 6 CHARLEY CROCKETT I'm Just A Clown (ESCA)CLO LUCAS Podcast + LUNES ELENADISCO 7 NELSON RIDDLE ORCHESTRA You Are My Lucky Star (ESCA)DISCO 8 BOZ SCAGGS Jo Jo ( )DISCO 9 CRISSI COCHRANE Get Out (ESCA)DISCO 10 STEPHEN BISHOP & Chaka Khan Little Italy (7)INDI MÚSICA ELIAS + SEP MARTÍN X (TWITTER)DISCO 11 LOUIS JORDAN & HIS TYMPHANY FIVE Choo-Choo Ch’ Boogie (6)DISCO 12 NO REPLY Loco (ESCA)DISCO 13 MICHAEL FRANKS Bob Mintzer Big Band My Foolish Heart (ESCA)Escuchar audio

University of Washington law professor Xuan-Thao Nguyen discussed her new book, “Silicon Valley Bank: The Rise and Fall of a Community Bank for Tech,” with UVA Law professor Elizabeth A. Rowe. Nguyen's book provides a first-hand account of the founding, ascent and dissolution of Silicon Valley Bank, a tech community bank founded in 1982 with $5 million that became the nation's 13th-largest bank and the tech industry's lender and bank. (University of Virginia School of Law, March, 12 2024)

"Handpulled Noodles erstmalig in Hamburg."  "Im Souterrain ist noch Luft nach oben." Schlagzeilen wie diese rückten das Konzept von Gründerinnen Chinh Keyser und Thao Nguyen in das Licht der Hamburger Gastro-Welt und allen Foodies.  Der extrem nahbare und coole Instagram Account tut sein übriges, damit die Menschen im Eppendorfer Weg 62 Schlange stehen, um eines der einfachen und sehr gut gemachten Gerichte zu probieren.  Intuitiv und ohne Businessplan realisierten sie sich ihren Traum von einer Brand, die nicht nur gastronomisch überzeugen, sondern auch einen Lifestyle vermitteln soll. Jung, dynamisch, frisch, frech und auf den ersten Blick gar nicht in eine Schublade passend: das ist CYN CYN.      In der heutigen Podcast-Folge darf ich Chinh begrüßen und zu ihrem Werdegang befragen.  Wie kommt jemand wie sie - Vollzeit als Head of Business Development bei Asia Hung und alleinerziehende Mutter dazu (nebenbei) einen Laden zu eröffnen?    "Der Wunsch war schon immer da," erzählt die 36 Jährige und scheint selbst ein wenig überrascht zu sein, wie sich das alles so entwickelt hat. Dabei ist eines Ihrer Lebensweisheiten, der eigenen Intuition zu folgen. Das hat sie getan!   Ihre Erkenntnisse aus der Eröffnung verrät sie am Ende des Gesprächs und macht damit anderen Menschen Mut, den eigenen Traum nicht zu vergessen.   Es hat unfassbar viel Freude gemacht, dieses Gespräch zu führen, weil Chinh einfach sehr pur sie selbst ist. In Zukunft werde ich wieder mehr Interviews machen, da es auch für mich so spannend ist, dir einzigartige, erfolgreiche, mutige und inspirierende Frauen, vorzustellen.  Happy Day dir und cyncyn!  Deine Janina  LINKS ZU DIESER FOLGE  MÖCHTEST DU MEHR ÜBER ERFAHREN? 

"Handpulled Noodles erstmalig in Hamburg."  "Im Souterrain ist noch Luft nach oben." Schlagzeilen wie diese rückten das Konzept von Gründerinnen Chinh Keyser und Thao Nguyen in das Licht der Hamburger Gastro-Welt und allen Foodies.  Der extrem nahbare und coole Instagram Account tut sein übriges, damit die Menschen im Eppendorfer Weg 62 Schlange stehen, um eines der einfachen und sehr gut gemachten Gerichte zu probieren.  Intuitiv und ohne Businessplan realisierten sie sich ihren Traum von einer Brand, die nicht nur gastronomisch überzeugen, sondern auch einen Lifestyle vermitteln soll. Jung, dynamisch, frisch, frech und auf den ersten Blick gar nicht in eine Schublade passend: das ist CYN CYN.      In der heutigen Podcast-Folge darf ich Chinh begrüßen und zu ihrem Werdegang befragen.  Wie kommt jemand wie sie - Vollzeit als Head of Business Development bei Asia Hung und alleinerziehende Mutter dazu (nebenbei) einen Laden zu eröffnen?    "Der Wunsch war schon immer da," erzählt die 36 Jährige und scheint selbst ein wenig überrascht zu sein, wie sich das alles so entwickelt hat. Dabei ist eines Ihrer Lebensweisheiten, der eigenen Intuition zu folgen. Das hat sie getan!   Ihre Erkenntnisse aus der Eröffnung verrät sie am Ende des Gesprächs und macht damit anderen Menschen Mut, den eigenen Traum nicht zu vergessen.   Es hat unfassbar viel Freude gemacht, dieses Gespräch zu führen, weil Chinh einfach sehr pur sie selbst ist. In Zukunft werde ich wieder mehr Interviews machen, da es auch für mich so spannend ist, dir einzigartige, erfolgreiche, mutige und inspirierende Frauen, vorzustellen.  Happy Day dir und cyncyn!  Deine Janina  LINKS ZU DIESER FOLGE  MÖCHTEST DU MEHR ÜBER ERFAHREN? 

"Handpulled Noodles erstmalig in Hamburg."  "Im Souterrain ist noch Luft nach oben." Schlagzeilen wie diese rückten das Konzept von Gründerinnen Chinh Keyser und Thao Nguyen in das Licht der Hamburger Gastro-Welt und allen Foodies.  Der extrem nahbare und coole Instagram Account tut sein übriges, damit die Menschen im Eppendorfer Weg 62 Schlange stehen, um eines der einfachen und sehr gut gemachten Gerichte zu probieren.  Intuitiv und ohne Businessplan realisierten sie sich ihren Traum von einer Brand, die nicht nur gastronomisch überzeugen, sondern auch einen Lifestyle vermitteln soll. Jung, dynamisch, frisch, frech und auf den ersten Blick gar nicht in eine Schublade passend: das ist CYN CYN.      In der heutigen Podcast-Folge darf ich Chinh begrüßen und zu ihrem Werdegang befragen.  Wie kommt jemand wie sie - Vollzeit als Head of Business Development bei Asia Hung und alleinerziehende Mutter dazu (nebenbei) einen Laden zu eröffnen?    "Der Wunsch war schon immer da," erzählt die 36 Jährige und scheint selbst ein wenig überrascht zu sein, wie sich das alles so entwickelt hat. Dabei ist eines Ihrer Lebensweisheiten, der eigenen Intuition zu folgen. Das hat sie getan!   Ihre Erkenntnisse aus der Eröffnung verrät sie am Ende des Gesprächs und macht damit anderen Menschen Mut, den eigenen Traum nicht zu vergessen.   Es hat unfassbar viel Freude gemacht, dieses Gespräch zu führen, weil Chinh einfach sehr pur sie selbst ist. In Zukunft werde ich wieder mehr Interviews machen, da es auch für mich so spannend ist, dir einzigartige, erfolgreiche, mutige und inspirierende Frauen, vorzustellen.  Happy Day dir und cyncyn!  Deine Janina  LINKS ZU DIESER FOLGE  MÖCHTEST DU MEHR ÜBER ERFAHREN? 

In this episode, Klauss and Seyrr discuss recent news in and adjacent to the world of Final Fantasy, including the passing of Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball and how FFXIV players have held vigils to honor Toriyama's legacy in-game, the upcoming FFXIV 14-hour broadcast, the Xbox Series X/S version's release date, Little Ladies' Day and Hatching-tide, and how FFXIV and FFXVI will be at PAX East. Enjoy! Show Notes Famous Manga author Akira Toriyama passed away at age 68 - by Thao Nguyen: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/03/08/dragon-ball-akira-toriyama-death/72892266007/ FFXIV Players hold in-game vigils for Akira Toriyama - by James Ratcliff: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-14-players-akira-toriyama-vigils/ FFXIV 14-hour broadcast schedule for April 12th at 8PM PT: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/44e1f77e68c4ab007b3ca552717875082fdc77c0 FFXIV Little Ladies' Day and Hatching-tide starts March 14th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2024/Little_Ladies_Day_Hatching_tide/fnvycqn3ol FFXIV/FFXVI at PAX East: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/ecb99281d7e5767c937060e29a88aee7c743a98d FFXIV confirms controversial Endwalker endgame activity is changing in Dawntrail - by Eric Law: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-relic-weapon-quests-changing-endwalker/ Possibility of additional FFXVI DLC is not zero, but you shouldn't really expect more - by Wesley LeBlanc: https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2024/03/08/final-fantasy-xvi-the-possibility-of-more-dlc-is-not-zero-but-you-really-shouldnt One fan spent 3 years saving a Final Fantasy game before it shut down - by Ash Parrish: https://www.theverge.com/24094441/final-fantasy-opera-omnia-mobile-game-preservation-square-enix

In episode 81 I talk to Singer-songwriter Thao Nguyen about Diep Tran, a Vietnamese-American chef best known for running the award-winning Good Girl Dinette in Highland Park, Los Angeles. She co-authored The Red Boat Fish Sauce Cookbook, chosen as NPR's 2021 Books We Love. In addition to Food & Wine, she has been featured The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Lucky Peach, Saveur, and others.

It was months in the making but we finally got to chat with musician and writer Thao Nguyen! We saw Thao perform live IN A CHURCH earlier this year at the SXSW festival down in Austin and immediately knew we had to have her on. Thao's energy, lyrics, and musicianship is a thing to experience and we have been so energized to talk with her that this interview did not disappoint. In this chat we get Thao's origin story, why and how she landed in San Francisco in the mid 2000's, where she gets her inspiration for her song lyrics, and how we are going to start the Church of Thao. If you haven't listened to Thao's music you can head to her website here   and if you want to read her writing you can sign up for her substack here.Follow Thao on IGSee Thao in person hereWatch Thao on PBS's Southern Storytellers and Southern Sounds--Thanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 10 years, 700 episodes or Best of The Bay Best Podcast without your help! --Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal.--SUPPORT US HERE!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

In this inaugural episode, Graywolf's executive editor Yuka Igarashi explores the theme of time with an interdisciplinary group of artists. First, we hear from Kweku Abimbola —Graywolf published his debut poetry collection, Saltwater Demands a Psalm in April. Then Lisa Hsiao Chen, author of the 2022 novel Activities of Daily Living, followed by performance artist, theater artist, and educator Daniel Alexander Jones. Lastly we hear from Thao Nguyen, best known for her band Thao and the Get Down Stay Down. The podcast opens with an introduction by Graywolf Press publisher, Carmen Giménez. If you'd like to make a donation to Graywolf Press, please check out our website at graywolfpress.org, and click the “support Graywolf ” tab at the top.  

Thao Nguyen is a travel content creator with a background in marine conservation. She shares her inspiring journey, from doing graduate work on Marine Protected Areas in Indonesia to working in renewable energy to pursuing her passion for marine conservation. She discusses her transition into content creation, focusing on travel and marine conservation, and explains how she aims to inspire others, especially solo female travelers, to explore the world sustainably. Tune in to hear Thao's unique experiences and her perspective on being a creator in the travel industry while benefitting marine conservation and local people. Connect with Thao Nguyen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thaonguyening Website: www.thaotalks.com Share your conservation journey on the podcast by booking here: https://calendly.com/sufb/sufb-interview   Fill out our listener survey: https://www.speakupforblue.com/survey   Join the audio program - Build Your Marine Science and Conservation Career: https://www.speakupforblue.com/career   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc   

Songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist Thao Nguyen is celebrated for her richly percussive music and her fiercely delivered vocals. She has released five albums with the band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down including the most recent, Temple, a powerful exploration of Nguyen's identity as a queer person and the daughter of Vietnamese refugees. Her collaborations with Joanna Newsom, Andrew Bird and many others have earned her an esteemed place in the indie rock world. In 2019, Nguyen assumed the role of host for the popular podcast Song Exploder. Samin Nosrat is a cook, teacher, and author of the James Beard Award-winning cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. She is an Eat columnist at The New York Times Magazine and the host and executive producer of the Netflix original documentary series based on her book. Nosrat learned to cook at Chez Panisse, alongside Benedetta Vitali and Dario Cecchini in Italy, and at the former restaurant Eccolo in Berkeley. As an undergrad at UC Berkeley, Nosrat studied poetry with Bob Hass, Shakespeare with Stephen Booth, and journalism with Michael Pollan. She currently hosts a popular podcast Home Cooking, alongside musician Hrishikesh Hirway. On January 20, 2023, Samin Nosrat and Thao Nguyen had an onstage conversation at the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco about their work, their experiences as children of immigrants, and dealing with unexpected fame. Thao Nguyen also performed two songs.

On the ninth episode of SAPE Speaks, fellows Noa Offman, Alex Brown, Lia Gilleran, and Thao Nguyen sit down to discuss how music perpetuates and reflects modern rape culture. They analyze lyrics from popular songs across music genres, interrogating how our society idealizes and normalizes interpersonal violence. Transcript Resources Title IX at Georgetown University is designed to be a resource for students, faculty, and staff on issues relating to sexual misconduct, discrimination based on sex, and discrimination based on pregnancy, including options for getting immediate help; the University's policies against sexual misconduct; how to report sexual misconduct; the University's Sexual Misconduct Reference Guide; and campus initiatives. U ASK DC This website and smartphone app lists all of the relevant information and resources for universities in Washington, D.C., including Georgetown University. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE (24/7 hotline) RAINN's on-line hotline provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual assault and their families. DC Rape Crisis Center (202) 333-RAPE (24/7 hotline) DC Rape Crisis Center offers services that help survivors and their families heal from the aftermath of sexual violence including crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy.

Join host Ned Buskirk in conversation with veteran artist, songwriter, touring musician, & producer Thao Nguyen, as they talk about the death of her grandmother, the influence of familial Buddhism on her relationship to mortality, & creating bridges of vulnerability to transmit love, as an artist & a human being.All Things Thao…IG: https://www.instagram.com/thaogetstaydown/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thaogetstaydown Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andnowthao/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thaomusic Webby: https://thaothaothao.com/ Produced by Nick JainaAssociate Produced by Jasmine PritchardSoundscaping by Nick Jaina”How Could I (Strings Version)” by Thao and the Get Down Stay Down”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” Produced by Nick JainaFOLLOW YOU'RE GOING TO DIEon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yergoing2die/ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yergoingtodie/ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YerGoing2Die THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM LISTENERS LIKE YOU.Become a podcast patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D.

Suivant les traces des premiers labels punk américains des années 80 tels que SST, Dischord et Alternative Tentacles, Kill Rock Stars était dans les années 90 le label référence de la scène musicale d'Olympia dans l'état de Washington et le label à l'origine du mouvement Riot Grrrl. Slim Moon déménage à Olympia a 18 ans et tombe, dans une galerie d'art, sur un spectacle de Spoken Word de Jesse Bernstein, époustouflé, il commence à en écrire et à en jouer. Il s'implique , alors, fortement dans la scène musicale locale. Il joue dans un tas de groupes différents, notamment dans le groupe de rock expérimental Witchypoo dans lequel il rencontre Tinuviel Sampson. Il décide de créer, avec elle, un label dans le but de sortir les enregistrements de Spoken Word de leurs amis. Moon en s'inspirant des labels comme Touch and Go, Dischord mais aussi K Records, souhaite diriger sa maison de disque d'une manière juste et respectueuse pour les artistes. « Wordcore Volume 1 » devient, en 91, la première sortie de Kill Rock Stars. Le disque comprend un poème de Kathleen Hanna de Bikini Kill en face A et des morceaux de Spoken Word de Slim Moon en face B. La même année, Moon revoit sa position de ne sortir que des enregistrements de Spoken Word après avoir vu le premier concert d'Unwound, et sort leur premier single. En août 91, Calvin Johnson et Candice Pederson, du label K Records, organisent, à Olympia, un festival de musique indé appelé Internationale Pop Underground Convention. Son but est de réunir des groupes avec les mêmes valeurs « Do It Yourself » et anticapitalistes, et de prôner l'indépendance artistique. Fugazi, Built To Spill, The Fastbacks ou les Melvins s'y produisent. La première soirée nommée Love Rock Revolution Girl Style Now est entièrement consacrée aux groupes féminins punks et queercore comme Bikini Kill, Heaven To Besty ou Bratmobile. Le magazine Spin parle même de la convention comme du vrai Woodstock des années 90. Olympia apparaît pour la première fois, sur la carte des scènes qui comptent. Pour l'occasion, Slim Moon sort la première compilation de Kill Rock Stars. Elle instaure déjà la ligne de conduite qui sera la caractéristique du label : autant d'hommes que de femmes. Une mixité qui sera la ligne politique de Kill Rock Stars jusqu'au départ de Moon en 2006. Bien que le label n'ait jamais été affilié à un genre ou un mouvement musical particulier, Kill Rock Stars sera toujours lié aux groupes Riot Grrrl des années 90, comme Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Huggy Bear, Heavens to Betsy et Excuse 17 qu'il n'a jamais cessé de promouvoir. Le partenariat le plus fructueux de l'histoire du label a sans doute été son association avec Elliott Smith. Le succès de Smith a inauguré une nouvelle ère chez Kill Rock Stars. Au cours de la décennie suivante, le label a adopté une palette sonore plus large qui s'est de plus en plus appuyée sur des musiciens inspirés du folk rock comme The Decemberists et Thao Nguyen. Le label sortait parfois plus de 50 albums par an, un chiffre bien supérieur à celles des autres maisons de disques de l'époque. Un rythme effréné qui épuisera Moon. En 2006, il annonce alors son départ de Kill Rock Stars pour travailler chez Nonesuch Records, une filiale de Warner Music. Sa femme Portia Sabin, prendra la direction du label jusqu'à son retour en 2019. Connu pour ses sorties importantes de groupes Riot Grrrl, Kill Rock Stars est un modèle de label indépendant et à travers son intégrité, il est devenu l'une des maisons de disques les plus influentes de la musique indépendante. Bratmobile/Cool Schmool Bikini Kill/Magnet Delta 5/Mind Your Own Business Unwound/Dragnalus Team Dresch/Hand Grenade Matrimony/Elvis-Superstar Heavens To Betsy/Paralyzed Sleater-Kinney/One More Hour Xiu Xiu/Under pressure (feat. Michael Gira) New Bloods/Tree Kinski/Conflict Free Diamonds Lithics/An Island

Nguyen Cat Thao is a lawyer, grew up and studied in Australia and has been working in Vietnam for 12 years now. She is the founder and current CEO of Global Ready - a unit providing services/solutions for human resource training and leadership.Global Ready LLC works in inclusive leadership development and training across Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. The team is composed of professionals including organizational psychologists, executive coaches, academic researchers, inclusion facilitators and management consultants. Global Ready LLC is a destination where everyone feels celebrated for who they are and can therefore fully contribute their whole selves.Also, Cat Thao  has been at the forefront of trade, cooperation and cultural ties between Vietnam and Australia, playing a significant role in the rapidly changing bilateral relationship. In this Vietnam Innovators episode, Mrs Cat Thao will share with Hao Tran the story of her amazing journey. Let's listen and find out!Listen to this episode on YouTube. And explore many amazing articles at the website vietcetera.com.A big thanks to our sponsor OfficeHaus for making this episode of Vietnam Innovators possible. You can discover more about OfficeHaus by visiting their website: https://officehaus.com.vn/OfficeHaus marries German quality with functional design resulting in a future-proof concept blending sustainability, passion and international standards. Inspired by Bauhaus design and the minimalist, OfficeHaus is the modern-day answer to a burgeoning city's and Gen Z's needs. A modern, efficient, inspirational spaces that help attract and retain sharp workforces while increasing productivity and efficiency, thereby reducing operational expenses. OfficeHaus, the perfect solution for your modern office needs.

Charlie Richardson talks with Houston mega agent Thao Nguyen. After winning Rookie of the Year in 2018 with 44 transactions, working part-time, Thao went on to build a team of 9 agents to help her scale and grow the business to 170 transactions in 2021 on $46M volume and has already hit $40M in 2022. Using Social Media to generate business is a key factor in helping her feed her team new business and to work in a Niche market in Houston. With a competitive spirit and a love for lead generating, she looks to expand into Dallas and Austin ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event.   Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

We have a special treat for you lovelies today. Tunes & Tumblers welcomes one of the most impressive voices we've ever had to the airwaves. Thao Nguyen of Thao & the Get Down Stay Down steps onto the mic to discuss her latest project For the Record, a blog documenting the process of writing and recording of her forthcoming 7th album. Pedro also mixes one of our most ambitious cocktails to date. The Marrow pays homage to both Thao's 2020 album Temple and her Vietnamese heritage. Peep the recipe below and dive in. Cheers!Listen to Temple by Thao & the Get Down Stay DownSubscribe to For the Record: https://www.thaofortherecord.community/A Marrow:Combo 1 1 oz Coffee Liqueur 1/2 oz Coconut Milk 1/2 oz Grenadine Combo 2 1 oz Rum 1/4 oz Banana Liqueur 1/4 oz Coconut Milk Grated Ginger Combo 3 Midori Lemon Grass Mint Crushed Ice Mix combo 1 together and pour into glass. Fill 2/3 of the glass with crushed ice. Mix combo 2 and layer into glass over the back of a bar spoon. Slightly overfill glass with crushed ice. For combo 3, lightly drizzle midori to create vibrant green layer and garnish with stock of lemon grass and mint. Enjoy!Thao Nguyen on Facebook Thao Nguyen on Instagram Thao Nguyen on Twitter Episode Playlist: Theme Music by New New Girlfriend#Mood Jingle by Jacob Jeffries & Jesse McGintyTunes & Tumblers on Instagram Tunes & Tumblers on Twitter Tunes & Tumblers on Facebook Tunes & Tumblers on Spotify Call the Tunes & Tumblers Hotline: (626) 604-6477Cover art by Pedro Isaac Chairez

We have a special treat for you lovelies today. Tunes & Tumblers welcomes one of the most impressive voices we've ever had to the airwaves. Thao Nguyen of Thao & the Get Down Stay Down steps onto the mic to discuss her latest project For the Record, a blog documenting the process of writing and recording of her forthcoming 7th album. Pedro also mixes one of our most ambitious cocktails to date. The Marrow pays homage to both Thao's 2020 album Temple and her Vietnamese heritage. Peep the recipe below and dive in. Cheers! Listen to Temple by Thao & the Get Down Stay Down Subscribe to For the Record: https://www.thaofortherecord.community/ A Marrow: Combo 1 1 oz Coffee Liqueur 1/2 oz Coconut Milk 1/2 oz Grenadine Combo 2 1 oz Rum 1/4 oz Banana Liqueur 1/4 oz Coconut Milk Grated Ginger Combo 3 Midori Lemon Grass Mint Crushed Ice Mix combo 1 together and pour into glass. Fill 2/3 of the glass with crushed ice. Mix combo 2 and layer into glass over the back of a bar spoon. Slightly overfill glass with crushed ice. For combo 3, lightly drizzle midori to create vibrant green layer and garnish with stock of lemon grass and mint. Enjoy! Thao Nguyen on Facebook Thao Nguyen on Instagram Thao Nguyen on Twitter  Episode Playlist:  Theme Music by New New Girlfriend #Mood Jingle by Jacob Jeffries & Jesse McGinty Tunes & Tumblers on Instagram Tunes & Tumblers on Twitter Tunes & Tumblers on Facebook Tunes & Tumblers on Spotify  Call the Tunes & Tumblers Hotline: (626) 604-6477 Cover art by Pedro Isaac Chairez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jump in your time machine. To commemorate the surprise hit of Wilderado's "Head Right," we're turning back the clock to our interview with lead singer Max Rainer with Ryan taking the reigns. Please hit 88 miles per hour responsible.--We have a special treat for you lovelies today. Tunes & Tumblers welcomes one of the most impressive voices we've ever had to the airwaves. Thao Nguyen of Thao & the Get Down Stay Down steps onto the mic to discuss her latest project For the Record, a blog documenting the process of writing and recording of her forthcoming 7th album. Pedro also mixes one of our most ambitious cocktails to date. The Marrow pays homage to both Thao's 2020 album Temple and her Vietnamese heritage. Peep the recipe below and dive in. Cheers!Listen to Temple by Thao & the Get Down Stay DownSubscribe to For the Record: https://www.thaofortherecord.community/A Marrow:Combo 1 1 oz Coffee Liqueur 1/2 oz Coconut Milk 1/2 oz Grenadine Combo 2 1 oz Rum 1/4 oz Banana Liqueur 1/4 oz Coconut Milk Grated Ginger Combo 3 Midori Lemon Grass Mint Crushed Ice Mix combo 1 together and pour into glass. Fill 2/3 of the glass with crushed ice. Mix combo 2 and layer into glass over the back of a bar spoon. Slightly overfill glass with crushed ice. For combo 3, lightly drizzle midori to create vibrant green layer and garnish with stock of lemon grass and mint. Enjoy!Thao Nguyen on Facebook Thao Nguyen on Instagram Thao Nguyen on Twitter Episode Playlist: Theme Music by New New Girlfriend#Mood Jingle by Jacob Jeffries & Jesse McGintyTunes & Tumblers on Instagram Tunes & Tumblers on Twitter Tunes & Tumblers on Facebook Tunes & Tumblers on Spotify Call the Tunes & Tumblers Hotline: (626) 604-6477Cover art by Pedro Isaac Chairez

We have a special treat for you lovelies today. Tunes & Tumblers welcomes one of the most impressive voices we've ever had to the airwaves. Thao Nguyen of Thao & the Get Down Stay Down steps onto the mic to discuss her latest project For the Record, a blog documenting the process of writing and recording of her forthcoming 7th album. Pedro also mixes one of our most ambitious cocktails to date. The Marrow pays homage to both Thao's 2020 album Temple and her Vietnamese heritage. Peep the recipe below and dive in. Cheers! Listen to Temple by Thao & the Get Down Stay Down Subscribe to For the Record: https://www.thaofortherecord.community/ A Marrow: Combo 1 1 oz Coffee Liqueur 1/2 oz Coconut Milk 1/2 oz Grenadine Combo 2 1 oz Rum 1/4 oz Banana Liqueur 1/4 oz Coconut Milk Grated Ginger Combo 3 Midori Lemon Grass Mint Crushed Ice Mix combo 1 together and pour into glass. Fill 2/3 of the glass with crushed ice. Mix combo 2 and layer into glass over the back of a bar spoon. Slightly overfill glass with crushed ice. For combo 3, lightly drizzle midori to create vibrant green layer and garnish with stock of lemon grass and mint. Enjoy! Thao Nguyen on Facebook Thao Nguyen on Instagram Thao Nguyen on Twitter  Episode Playlist:  Theme Music by New New Girlfriend #Mood Jingle by Jacob Jeffries & Jesse McGinty Tunes & Tumblers on Instagram Tunes & Tumblers on Twitter Tunes & Tumblers on Facebook Tunes & Tumblers on Spotify  Call the Tunes & Tumblers Hotline: (626) 604-6477 Cover art by Pedro Isaac Chairez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, we go deep into the art of the music for “Marrow,” the latest single from Thao & the Get Down Stay Down off the deluxe edition of their album, Temple. Thao and filmmaker Linda Mai Green discuss their collaboration for the music video for “Marrow,” the meaning behind the song, and Thao shares the influence her work as host of the podcast Song Exploder had on her overcoming creative blocks in writing the album.

Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono is a new tribute album dedicated to the Japanese multimedia artist, curated by Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard. Released on Ono's 89th birthday, the album features covers by David Byrne, Japanese Breakfast, the Flaming Lips, Sharon Van Etten, Yo La Tengo, and more. Gibbard and contributing musician Thao Nguyen, who performs as Thao, join us for a Listening Party.   

In this episode, we interview Thao. With The Get Down Stay Down no more, Thao Nguyen and her new band are hitting the road in March in support of last fall's Temple (Deluxe Edition). In this podcast, Thao talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed her life and inspired her to make music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magnet-magazine/support

Hey there!This is our third and final episode in our series “Emotional Doodles” - drawing to alleviate anxiety. Reminder: UCSF Pediatrician and friend of DrawTogether, Dr. Lee Atkinson-McEvoy, shared that she’s seeing unprecedented levels of anxiety in kids and asked if DrawTogether could help. So we’re doing a few short, simple, fun drawing podcast exercises here on the podcast that can help reduce anxiety in a big way. You can do them on your own, with family members or friends, or with an entire classroom. The first episode explored how drawing varying types of abstract marks can help us identify feelings, and scribble them out of our bodies and onto the page. The second episode used drawing to focus our attention on things we’re grateful for, which studies show helps reduce anxiety and depression. And TODAY, we do a simple and powerful doodling exercise that I do all the time. Let’s call it LINES. It’s simple, powerful meditative drawing exercise. After a few minutes you feel more calm, less anxious, and you end up with a pretty cool drawing. So grab a pen and a piece of paper and press play. It’s less than 10 minutes. :) And COMMENTS! Friends! I heart feedback! Your input helps me know what is and isn’t working. Are these too long? Too short? Too literal? Too abstract? Easy to follow? This is one big experiment, so please take a moment and leave a comment or shoot me a message. I so, so appreciate it. Thank you! And thanks Chris Colin for the DT Podcast drawing music, Amy Standen for the edit, and Thao Nguyen for the DT theme song. See you next week with a very different kind of drawing direction. xoxo,w Get full access to DrawTogether with WendyMac at club.drawtogether.studio/subscribe

In this episode Charlene gets into it deep with the magnificent artist Thao Nguyen. She is most well-known as the charismatic frontwoman of Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, whose latest album Temple was released in 2020. Charlene and Thao talk about her long and prolific songwriting career, visiting Vietnam for the first time, and why she feels more at peace now than any time in her 14 years of making music. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goldenhourwithkaye/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goldenhourwithkaye/support

Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. For our fourth season, we partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. Every musician goes through an identity crisis every so often but thankfully Thao Nguyen's latest was well timed. In the past, she would play fundraiser shows to help out her community, but this past year she found herself making soup to raise money for local racial justice organizations. Instead of relying on other engineers and producers to record her songs, she built out her own home studio where she now has her "office hours" and was able to realize her long standing goal of consistent production. May all of our identity crises be so graceful. Thanks again for listening! Make sure to subscribe, leave us a nice review, and hang out with us on Insta and Twitter. You can also support us on Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/why-not-both/support

Hi, it’s me, WendyMac. It’s episode 3 of the DrawTogether Podcast! It’s also my birthday week. To celebrate, I wanted to do one of my favorite drawing exercises with you, which also happens to be a DrawTogether classic: the world famous Heart Spiral. But let’s do it with a twist… If you’ve watched DrawTogether, you probably know the Heart Spiral was inspired by cartoonist, writer and educator (and DT patron saint) Lynda Barry. Lynda believes drawing spirals helps people get out of their head and into their bodies. (We strongly agree!) In this episode, we meet another artist with a spiral drawing practice: Louise Bourgeois. Louise made drawings constantly from her home in New York (and before that France) until she passed away at 98. Best known for her large scale installation and sculptures, she also drew, carved, printed and painted spirals using all sorts of materials She even created spirals using text. She said, “I love the spiral. It represents control and freedom.” Louise believed the direction in which you draw a spiral changes how you feel: when you draw outside in, you feel in control. Draw inside out, you feel a sense of freedom. In today’s DrawTogether podcast, we explore Louise’s hypothesis. I’d love to know - did drawing a heart spiral change the way you feel? Did you notice a difference between the two? Let me know in the comments below. And I’d also love to see your finished drawings. Post them on instagram and tag @drawtogether.studio to share them with the DT community.Happy Diwali!Later this weekend, subscribers will receive a special post celebrating Diwali by illustrator Ishita Jain. Become a subscriber-supporter to get more cool stuff like this, and help DrawTogether keep going and growing. Thanks to Chris Colin for the music, Thao Nguyen for the DrawTogether theme song, and Amy Standen for the mix. Everything is better when we Draw (all sorts of spirals) Together! Get full access to DrawTogether with WendyMac at club.drawtogether.studio/subscribe

Thao Nguyen has a heart for missions and has traveled to 16 countries loving on individuals. As she embraced her love for photography and to use her skills to capture others, God used the mission field to show his love for her. But her story of being rescued started long before she even could recall it. At a young age she was rescued by American Sailors in the sea as her family were in the midst of escaping Vietnam. Thao Nguyen is a visual storyteller and nurse living in Dallas, Texas. Thao enjoys connecting with people and finding creative ways to help those in need. Combining her love for travel and photography, Thao enjoys serving on mission trips throughout the world. Thao loves animals, music, food, and easily gets excited about the little things. By sharing stories of her life, Thao hopes others will see God's grace and love for his children.

Julien Baker, mxmtoon, Thao Nguyen and Quinn Christopherson discuss how to separate work life and leisure time, learning to embrace being selfish, and failing at keeping your studio tidy, Julien Baker is one-third of the group boygenius, along with Grammy-nominated Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus. She describes her music as “indie folk” and in it explores her relationship with faith, addiction, friends, and the human condition. Her third album, Little Oblivions, was released earlier this year. Joining her is California-born musician and vlogger Maia, also known as mxmtoon. Maia's debut EP, Plum Blossom, had over 100 million streams, with her music blending pop, folk, emo, and hip-hop. Her latest project was translating her song Prom Dress into the fictional language of Simlish for computer game The Sims. Thao Nguyen is an American singer-songwriter based in San Francisco, who comes from a family of Vietnamese refugees. She's released seven studio albums as a solo artist and as part of her group, Thao and the Get Down Stay Down. In 2015, her band was invited to perform in Vietnam – the first time she'd visited the country, alongside her mother. Born and raised in Alaska, Athabaskan and Inupiaq singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson broke onto the scene in 2019 with Erase Me, which won him NPR's coveted Tiny Desk Contest. His music is deeply personal; Erase Me explores his experiences as a transgender man.

Phuong-Thao (she/her) is a Somatic Practitioner, ReBloom Coach and Trauma Educator supporting QTBIWOC & 1st and 2nd generation immigrants in navigating life transitions and moving from a place of survival to thriving & living life on their own terms from a place of deep self trust and connection to their bodies, voices, and aliveness so they can live an uncaged life. In this episode, Eryn and Phung-Tao discuss: Phuong-Thao's healing journey Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn trauma responses Shame over our body's trauma responses What fills the gap when we don't understand our lizard brain responses Seeking safety after trauma Telling the truth as an act of love Phuong-Thao's deconstruction journey Her journey with self-trust after Catholicism How Catholicism reinforced that she should disconnect from herself and not trust herself Feeling like too much & feeling like you're bad The pedestal of “goodness” Shame from church Moving towards sexual liberation and including yourself in the pleasure equation The power of choice How to start connecting with your body Blog for this episode: www.living-open.com/blog/phuong-thao-nguyen Connect with Eryn on Instagram. Join the upcoming virtual erotic poetry writing class. Last day to join HOLY - one spot left! Connect with Phuong-Thao on her website and Instagram. Download her free 30 day observe your yes and no worksheet here.

We're getting the band back together and playing the hits on a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Kitty Felde fills in for Helen Hong as our special guest host for this week! She was previously a guest on episode 51.John Fugelsang can be heard every weekday on SiriusXM radio as the host of the show “Tell me Everything with John Fugelsang.” He's interviewed tons of guests from different industries for years. So what's the secret to having great conversations with people? It all comes down to practice -- and learning how to find someone's geek zone. Thao Nguyen is a songwriter, whose newest album “Temple” is out now. It was actually inspired by something that was truly special to her: her first trip to Vietnam with her mom. She'll tell us about why the journey was so meaningful -- plus, how her onstage performance helps with her road rage issues. Our guests will answer trivia questions about sobs, jobs, and Bobs!What's the Difference: Life and DeathWhat's the difference between an autobiography and a memoir?What's the difference between grieving and mourning?Areas of Expertise:Thao: The author Toni Morrison, Making vegan Phở, and 1990's “Entertainment Tonight”John: The Godfather films, The Beatles after their breakup, and Jesus.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenKitty FeldeJohn FugelsangThao NguyenWith guest experts:Laurence Juber, multiple Grammy-winning composer and musician, who worked with several Beatles.Bob Goen, television personality whose storied career includes hosting several game shows,  pageants, and “Entertainment Tonight.”Go Fact Yourself was devised and produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Vaccine-getting by YOU.

We're breaking format to create something completely new: a collaborative performance of music, poetry and ideas between Hanif, artist Thao Nguyen (Thao & The Get Down Stay Down) and scholar Josh Kun. Named after the tool that mixes tracks on a DJ controller, Josh has been organizing an event series called ‘Crossfade Lab' where he brings artists together to ‘mix without erasing, combine without destroying' and find new places of connection between their work. In this episode, Hanif and Thao share poems and songs as they commune over how they use their respective practices as a way to expel and transform grief. Let's crossfade!Show NotesJosh Kun's ongoing project is Art of The Crossfade. If you're in Phoenix, join Josh and artists Teresita Fernández and San Cha for a live Crossfade Lab. Information here. Hanif read his poem It Is Maybe Time To Admit that Jordan Definitely Pushed Off, published in A Fortune For Your Disaster; and an excerpt from ‘On Going Home As Performance,' featured in his most recent book is A Little Devil In America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance.Thao performed the songs “Marrow” and “Temple” off her most recent album, Temple, and “Age of Ice,” off her album We the Common.CreditsThis show is produced by work by work: Scott Newman, Jemma Rose Brown, Mayari Sherina Ong, Kathleen Ottinger and by Hanif Abdurraqib. The show is mixed by Sam Bair. 

With Sydney still in lockdown and restrictions all across NSW we discuss the effect this is having on normal life. We discuss the Diaconate Ordination of Diep Nguyen and Thao Nguyen, which was effected by these restrictions. The Pope is out of hospital. We talk about what he got up to while there, and his message for the world. The inaugural Grandparent's Day is coming up this weekend. We discuss the centrality of grandparents in our lives, particularly in the lives of Christians. "Bread Come Down From Heaven" begins. We discuss the first session and encourage people to participate. You can watch the first video here. Finally, Fr Reynold Jabonetta joins us to discuss his journey from the Philippines to Australia, and tells us about life in the Filipino church. You can contact us at podcast@bathurst.catholic.org.au or hit like on our Facebook page. Opening Theme Music: Derek Clegg - A Strong Will is Needed - Used under Creative Commons. Editing & Cover Art by Emily Bennett

In this episode, I have a conversation with Phuong-Thao, a somatic practitioner and embodiment coach who supports WoC in set boundaries, reconnecting to their bodies, voices & worthiness. We dive into topics around trauma, including the different types of trauma, how trauma can manifest in our bodies, and how we can complete the incomplete emotional processes in our bodies to heal from trauma. We also talk about setting boundaries, learning to say no, and how to overcome our limiting beliefs! Resources Mentioned: CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html#:~:text=The%20CDC%2DKaiser%20Permanente%20Adverse,two%20waves%20of%20data%20collection. Dr. Peter Levine: https://traumahealing.org/ Rachael Maddox: http://rachaelmaddox.com/about/ Resmaa Menakem's Book: https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477 Phuong-Thao's Links: https://www.instagram.com/theuncagedpath/?hl=en https://linktr.ee/theuncagedpath Support my podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/growwithmaggie/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growwithmaggie/support

As we begin another episode, it suddenly occurs to us that our podcast's first anniversary has been and gone without us noticing. We celebrate our first year and look forward to more in the future. Diep Nguyen and Thao Nguyen will be ordained to the Diaconate on 9th July in Bathurst. We celebrate this announcement. Pope Francis continues his weekly audiences on prayer and his most recent audience has some choice quotes. We discuss how these effect the way we understand prayer, not as magic but rather an encounter of grace, and what it means when we call grace a "mystery". Josh has been visiting the northern region of the diocese to discuss the Sacrament of Confirmation, and he speaks about that visit, which leads to a discussion about the importance of momentum in making things happen in parishes. Finally, Gen Bryant, Melbourne-based musician and youth minister joins us to discuss her faith, her ministry and her upcoming visit to the Catholic Diocese of Bathurst. You can contact us at podcast@bathurst.catholic.org.au or hit like on our Facebook page. Opening Theme Music: Derek Clegg - A Strong Will is Needed - Used under Creative Commons. Editing & Cover Art by Emily Bennett  

In this episode of Your Story Medicine, I welcome Phuong-Thao Nguyen, a trauma resolution guide, embodiment coach, and boundaries expert. Through The Uncaged Path, she works with women of color and first- and second-generation immigrant women who have been disconnected from themselves due to personal histories of trauma and systemic trauma. She helps these women reconnect back to their worthiness, bodies, and aliveness while reclaiming their nos, boundaries, and healthy aggression as a superpower through a mind-body approach so they can live an uncaged life. Phuong-Thao speaks to us about her inspiring journey to reclaim her voice, having grown up in a traditional Vietnamese household and initially seeking success the way most of society told her to do so: by getting good grades in school and marrying a well-off white man. She explains how listening to her gut, even before her brain could catch up, led her to free herself from a marriage that stifled her growth and create an amazing community for other women of color to learn to set boundaries and trust in the wisdom of their body. Learn more about Phuong-Thao and her offerings: Visit her website: www.theuncagedpath.com  Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theuncagedpath 

In this episode, we meet one of the rising stars in Asian art: artist Thao Nguyen Phan. Thao Nguyen is also one-third of the Art Labor Collective alongside host Arlette Quynh-Anh Tran, and Truong Cong Tung, Thao Nguyen's husband. This episode consists of what could be seen as a private conversation between the two, now revealed and shared with Dispatch's audience. Thao Nguyen Phan is a multimedia artist who started her practice with a passion for painting which she then combined with her fascination for literature, folklore, and philosophy. In most of her year-long art phases, she observes and investigates ambiguous issues in social conventions and history. 

This week's interview is with embodiment coach and boundaries expert, Phuong Thao Nguyen Macleod. Phuong Thao helps women of color reconnect with themselves, set healthy boundaries and honor the wisdom of their bodies.She uses a mind-body approach to help women who have experienced personal or systemic trauma reconnect with their worthiness, wholeness and aliveness. Here are some of the topics we get into in this conversation:- What healthy boundaries are and aren't- How to set boundaries without overwhelming your nervous system- Why we people-please and how to stop putting everyone else's needs above your own- Tuning in to the wisdom of your body- The power of the pause- Boundaries and dating- The relationship between self-care and community —————————Get full show notes & more informationGet on the waitlist for our Live Fierce WorkshopJoin our communityCome say Hello! over on IG—————————If you loved this episode, please subscribe, review and/or share on social media! It really helps us get our message to like-minded folks. THANK YOU!❤️

Episode #88: Last year, we went to Oregon's Pickathon music festival and caught up with some promising acts in Pickathon's interview video series. With this year's festival around the corner, we bring you extended interviews with some of our favorite artists. We talk with rapper and host of Comedy Central's The New Negroes, Open Mike Eagle. Then we discuss everything from Avril Lavigne to anxiety with Ellen Kempner (Palehound). Thao Nguyen joins us to recount how she first got signed to Kill Rock Stars, and Seattle's La Luz talks business. Watch the full interview series on YouTube and stay tuned for more from this year's Pickathon. Subscribe to The Future of What on iTunes: http://apple.co/1P4Apk0 Follow us: Twitter: http://bit.ly/2gOYMYM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefutureofwhat/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1L6T8fl

Thao Nguyen and the Get Down Stay Down teamed up with Merrill Garbus of tUnE yArDs for the new record. Here's music and conversation from this week's show. Catch the full opbmusic session over here: http://www.opb.org/opbmusic/series/sessions/thao-the-get-down-stay-down-live-at-opb/

Tonight we talk with three very special guests who are leaving their comfort zone in a music hall or soccer field to be in a cinematic theater.   Thao Nguyen. Photo by Lauren Tabak.   Indie rock powerhouse, Thao Nguyen, has captured audiences with her intricate guitar playing, tough yet vulnerable performances, and deep lyrics. Learn what she faced as an Asian American performer in the mostly white male sphere of indie rock, why she commits her time home from tour to volunteer with the California Coalition for Women Prisoners, and what she's doing at the San Francisco International Film Festival. American Samoa national team 2011.   We also excited to introduce guest contributors, Harjit Sing Gill and Timmy Lu with PickedLastSports.com, a blog about sports and politics. They talk with two players from the American Samoa national soccer team who are featured in the documentary Next Goal Wins. This is about a team that was at the bottom of the FIFA world rankings and lost every competitive game they have ever played. But the players have amazing heart and you'll meet Jaiyah Saelua, the first transgendered player to play in a FIFA match and Nicky Salapu, a goalie who is respected by his teammates. Tonight's show was produced by Salima Hamarani, Marie Choi, and Robynn Takayama.   The post APEX Express – April 24, 2014 appeared first on KPFA.