The Dirty Dish with Diana Nguyen

"I always knew I wanted to be an actor." Lyanna Kea In this lively episode of the Dirty Dish podcast, host Diana Nguyen engages in a candid conversation with Lyanna's journey as an actor and content creator. The discussion kicks off with humorous anecdotes about her wedding and the chaotic energy that defines her friendships. Lyanna reflects on her early days in the comedy scene, her struggles wit...

Goodbye to the snake, and hello to the Horsey. This episode of the Dirty Dish, Diana Nguyen shares her personal experiences and reflections as she embarks on the second season of her podcast. She discusses her current health challenges, particularly dealing with a UTI, and how it has led her to reflect on her life and relationships. Diana emphasizes the importance of personal growth, letting go of...

Welcome to The Dirty Dish, a podcast that invites listeners to delve into the complexities of life, exploring both the joys and frustrations that come with it. Hosted by Diana Nguyen, a vibrant comedian and storyteller, this podcast aims to create a community where real conversations flourish. Diana will be interviewing cool people, curious people, joyful people who are doing their work, and...

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Dirty Dish, where Diana dishes on one of the most confusing holiday moments of her life — receiving slimming powder as a Christmas gift from her mum. In this episode, Diana opens up about awkward gifts, cultural expectations, and the strange way love can sometimes arrive wrapped in diet culture. With humour and honesty, she unpacks what these “well-meaning b...

In this raw, reflective, and surprisingly funny episode of The Dirty Dish , Diana introduces a very unexpected “new baby” in her life — a cyst that suddenly appeared on her face and forced her to confront beauty, stress, and the uncomfortable parts of self-care. What starts as a simple mole evolves into a stubborn cyst, opening up conversations about how the body stores stress an...

In this heartfelt and hilariously chaotic episode of The Dirty Dish , Diana dives deeper into the ever-confusing art of caring for her mum — a woman who shows love in unpredictable ways, including bringing durian into a hotel room despite every warning not to. Diana unpacks what it means to look after a parent as they age, especially when cultural expectations, personal boundaries, and gener...

The Dirty Dish Podcast with Diana Nguyen Episode 5 - The phone saved my life.  In this chaotic, heartfelt and absolutely wild episode, Diana Nguyen dishes the truth about her recent trip to Vietnam — a journey that started with family, nostalgia and bubble tea, and ended with her skidding across the wet streets of Saigon like a stunt double who never signed a contract. Returning to the...

In this raw and revealing episode of The Dirty Dish , Diana Nguyen talks about a topic that has followed her for most of her life: her body . From the moment her mum said the words “you are fat” , something shifted — not just in her body, but in her identity. Is it “just Vietnamese culture”? Is it generational tough love? Or is that language shaping entire lifetimes o...

In this episode of The Dirty Dish , Diana Nguyen dives deep into the chaos and comedy of modern romance — starting with her own five-hour Sunday night date that went… well, a little too long . Was it chemistry? Curiosity? Or just sheer exhaustion? Diana unpacks the wild logistics of dating in the 2020s: How long should a first date actually last? Is it a zero date if you don’t c...

In this hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt episode, Diana Nguyen dishes the dirty truth behind one of her most infamous stand-up jokes — the one about shit stains . What started as a running gag on stage turns into a real-life confession, as Diana shares what actually happened afterwards. From “poo tantrums” to stories she’s collected from friends and fans, Diana explores...

Welcome to the first serving of The Dirty Dish (The DD) — where life gets messy, funny, and oh-so-human. In this premiere episode, host Diana Nguyen dishes about The Baby Bump — not the one you think. It’s about expectations, pressure, and that weird bump life gives you when you’re supposed to “have it all together.” From awkward auntie comments to cultural time...

Welcome to The Dirty Dish podcast.  "“Life’s messy — let’s dish it out.” A weekly conversation with host and comedian Diana Nguyen, sharing your ordinary, silly and the messy. Each episode celebrates the dirty truths of being human — awkward encounters, unspoken struggles, and the delicious freedom that comes from saying it all out loud. @thedirtydishp...