AlwaysWalmak.com

Walmak Podcast: Vietnamese-American Popular Culture

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Welcome to the AlwaysWalmak.com Podcast , a Vietnamese-American pop culture podcast hosted by Ha Mai—a graphic designer who grew up in Texas in the ’90s and 2000s and is here to kick back, create, and talk about all the stuff he loves. If you’re into good conversation over a bowl of phở or a slice of pizza, this is your spot. Ha’s a guy who loves art, music, movies, NBA debates, fashion, toys, video games, and all the nostalgia that comes with growing up in two cultures. Each week, he’s hanging out with a mix of Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese guests—friends, artists, creators, and interesting p...

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EP 4: Will Pepper - The Los Angeles Standup Comedian on His Name, Dating, Inspirations, and Taylor Swift 28.09.2025 47:32

In this episode, I sit down with Will Pepper, a Vietnamese-American stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles, CA, whose name is just as memorable as his punchlines. We kick things off by digging into his background, where he’s from, and how growing up Vietnamese shaped his perspective. Will shares what drew him into comedy and why making people laugh became his calling, blending his personal experie...

EP 3: Paul Nguyen - The Dallas Area Stroke Survivor on Sneakers, Movies, and the Grind of Một Tay Pha Coffee 22.09.2025 59:20

In this episode, host Ha Mai sits down with Paul Nguyen , a Vietnamese American from the Dallas–Fort Worth area whose story blends resilience, creativity, and passion. Paul is a hemorrhagic stroke survivor , and he opens up about how that life-changing experience reshaped his outlook. Since his recovery, he’s adopted a much healthier lifestyle—being mindful of his diet, daily habits, and overall w...

EP 2: Elizabeth Dinh - The Portland News Anchor Woman on Her Career, Marriage, Perimenopause, and Knitting 15.09.2025 1:01:10

In this episode, host Ha Mai sits down with Elizabeth Dinh , a proud Dallas–Fort Worth native whose story is as inspiring as it is relatable. Elizabeth shares her journey from growing up in a Vietnamese household to finding her voice as a journalist and news anchor. Married to her high school sweetheart, Kevin, she opens up about the ups and downs of marriage, the realities of growing older, and n...

EP 1: Jaclyn Le - The Dallas Creative on Design, Art, and Typography 07.09.2025 1:50

Kick off the very first episode of the AlwaysWalmak.com podcast, a Vietnamese-American pop culture show created by Ha Mai, a graphic designer passionate about storytelling, culture, and community. In this debut episode, Ha sits down with Jaclyn Le , a Dallas-based designer, artist, and typographer whose journey is as colorful as her lettering. Jaclyn shares how her childhood love of the TV show, P...