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Worksleeve

by Tung Nguyen

Worksleeve is a monthly podcast that showcases stories from creatives, artists, chefs, and business owners of Vietnamese and Southeast Asian diaspora.

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Episodes

  1. #74 - Spending One Last Time With Duyen Nguyen

    In this episode of Worksleeve, I say my goodbye to the Worksleeve podcast as I prepare my leave for college. I'll be back! Don't you worry but for now, I'll return the space back to Tung. Working on the podcast was part of my internship experience and it was in all creative fun. See what I do…

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  2. #73 - Telling the Story with Thuc Doan Nguyen

    In this episode of Worksleeve, Tung and I had the chance to speak with Thuc Doan Nguyen. Thuc is a notable screenwriter, a through and through activist for minorities and women and an incredible dog mom. Thuc has worked for Warner Brother television as a writer and executive producer, been semi...

  3. #72 - Taking the Picture with Brock Nguyen

    In this episode of Worksleeve, I interviewed photographer Brock Nguyen. Brock is a photographer located in Sioux Falls where he specializes on portrait photography. We discussed the importances of relationships in an Asian family dynamic, the passion of photography and Brock future trip to visit...

  4. #71 - Painting the Canvas with Em Nguyen

    In this episode of Worksleeve, I interview art creative, Em Nguyen. Em is a painter/photographer located in Sioux Falls where she is the sole owner of the Art Collective showcase hosted at the Washington Pavilion twice a year. We discussed her inspiration for the art world, the millions of...

  5. #70 - This Took an Hour to Set Up

    This is episode #70 of the Worksleeve Podcast. In this episode, we try our first attempt at a video podcast. We recapped the last few episodes of the Sympathizer (spoiler alert!) and our thoughts on the show, touch on Duyen's lack of awareness while driving, and Tung's love of his alone time.…

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  6. #69 - Lost in Translation with James Shih

    This is episode #69 of the Worksleeve Podcast. In this episode, we get to speak with James Shih who directed the short film, "Ahma and Alan". James touch on the inspiration of "Ahma and Alan", highlights his experiences growing up Asian American and Asian American experiences in the media. Note:...

  7. #68 - Who Rips Up the Boxcar Children?

    We're super late on this but sometimes that's just how life goes. Follow on Insta if you haven't already to keep updates : @worksleeve

  8. #66 - Caffeine and Nicotine

    need to publish more. This podcast is back, after all.

  9. #65 - Testing 1, 2, 3...mic check

    It's been almost four years since the last episode. This is a new one. April 3, 2024.

  10. #64 - Writing Your Own Truth with Michael Nguyen

    This is episode #64 of the Worksleeve Podcast. In this episode, I speak with Michael Nguyen who is a Content Writer from Portland, Oregon. We speak on how hip hop and Black culture has influenced our lives and the dynamics of social classes, particularly in Asian American communities.MORE MICHAEL...

  11. i'm ending this podcast

    Worksleeve started in 2018 as a weekly podcast to help engineering students get internships and entry level jobs. I was able to engage with students from all over the world and see my advice actually affect them in their career planning. I committed to this weekly podcast every single Wednesday…

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  12. the law of dharma

    EP 49 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Today's chapter is The Law of Dharma The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra. Dharma is a Sanskrit word that means "purpose in life". ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to help keep you and your...

  13. the law of detachment

    EP 48 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Today's chapter is The Law of Detachment The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra. When facing a complex problem, relinquish your attachment to the outcome/solution. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is...

  14. the law of intention and desire

    EP 47 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Today's chapter is The Law of Intention and Desire from The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra. Surrender your intentions and let the universe handle the fine details. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

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  15. the law of least effort

    EP 46 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Today's chapter speaks on The Law of Least Effort from The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra. Let's talk about our feelings. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to help keep you and your...

  16. the law of cause and effect

    EP 45 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Today's chapter speaks on The Law of "Karma" or Cause and Effect from The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra. For the big decisions in our lives, ask yourself: Does this choice bring happiness to yourself and other around you?...

  17. the law of giving

    EP 44 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Today's chapter speaks on The Law of Giving from The Seven Laws of Spiritual Success by Deepak Chopra. EDIT: Newton's third law of motion is for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease…

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  18. the law of pure potentiality

    EP 43 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. During my move, I finished reading The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra.I enjoyed the practicality of the content and was able to apply some of the concepts to help ease my anxiety and remain focused. I must say, this book helped…

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  19. time to focus

    EP 42 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Past month or so have been stressful and overwhelming - I've been planning my move!Now that I'm settled, please stick around in the coming days for more focused content on creative processes, audio production, and behind the scenes of podcasting....

  20. we made it

    EP 41 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. We made it to South Dakota safely. Most things are still in boxes and are spread across our new home. This morning, I’m enjoying the stillness from the sunroom. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to help…

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  21. Have you heard it yet?

    EP 40 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. We released a new episode of the Worksleeve Podcast today with Phuc Tran, have you heard it yet? Check out Episode #63 on Worksleeve or at worksleeve.comMore about Phuc Tran: https://www.phucskywalker.com/ Music is by Tung Nguyen. ------------- PSA:...

  22. #63 - Leaning Into Each Other's Stories with Phuc Tran

    This is Episode #63 of the Worksleeve Podcast. My guest in this episode is Author, Educator, Classicist, and Tattooer, Phuc Tran. In April 2020, he released a personal memoir entitled Sigh, Gone: A Misfit’s Memoir about Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit in. In our conversation, we…

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  23. New Worksleeve Podcast Episode Tomorrow!

    EP 39 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Tomorrow, we will be premiering the episode #63 of the Worksleeve Podcast with special guest, Phuc Tran! More about Phuc Tran: https://www.phucskywalker.com/ Music is by Tung Nguyen. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

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  24. final days in Denver

    EP 38 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Last day of packing! Music is by Tung Nguyen. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to help keep you and your community safe from the threat of novel, or new coronavirus. Take the following everyday steps to…

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  25. 20 min beat challenge

    EP 37 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. I made a 20 min beat in Garageband. Music is by Tung Nguyen. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to help keep you and your community safe from the threat of novel, or new coronavirus. Take the following...

  26. the present

    EP 36 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Words of Deepak Chopra. Music is by Tung Nguyen. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to help keep you and your community safe from the threat of novel, or new coronavirus. Take the following everyday steps to...

  27. a 49 second update

    EP 35 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Very quick update today! Music is by Tung Nguyen. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to help keep you and your community safe from the threat of novel, or new coronavirus. Take the following everyday steps…

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  28. ecstasy at your feet

    EP 34 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Franz Kafka, the Austrian philosopher and poet, once said, "You need not leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. You need not even listen, simply wait. You need not even wait, just learn to become quiet, and still, and solitary.…

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  29. babysitting

    EP 33 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Babysitting while Beauty and the Beast is playing in the background. Music is by Tung Nguyen. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to help keep you and your community safe from the threat of novel, or new...

  30. share your story

    EP 32 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. When conducting an interview, there are several things to consider when planning, scheduling, and setting expectations with the guest. At Worksleeve, we try our best to provide as much information upfront to our guests as possible so they can…

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  31. turbo encabulator

    EP 31 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. While in engineering school, a common inside joke was often shared in the classroom by professors. After I completed my degree and entered the workforce, I was surprised to find that this inside joke was still carried on in the professional...

  32. Compressors and Limiters

    EP 30 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. There are a few essential components in each podcast episode. First is compression. Audio Compression is the process of adjusting a signal’s dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and quietest parts of an audio signal.…

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  33. demo song for the podcast

    EP 29 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Months ago, I wrote and recorded this song for the podcast. I recorded the guitar and bass with my Fender Telecaster and the drums are a combination of live recording and MIDI programming. Music by Tung Nguyen Drums are inspired by Yussef Dayes....

  34. interlude

    EP 28 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Few of you have asked for the complete track of the interlude. Music by Tung Nguyen ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to help keep you and your community safe from the threat of novel, or new coronavirus....

  35. rapid creek

    EP 27 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. We took Thel for a quick swim in Rapid Creek. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to help keep you and your community safe from the threat of novel, or new coronavirus. Take the...

  36. Tiếng Việt

    EP 26 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. For the first time on this podcast, I speak in Vietnamese. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to help keep you and your community safe from the threat of novel, or new…

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  37. there are two programs on Worksleeve

    EP 25 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Listeners have been asking me about this new daily podcast, Get The Room Noise. Id like to take this moment and differentiate between this daily podcast and The Worksleeve Podcast program. Right now, you are listening to Get The Room Noise. This is…

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  38. three shows that I listen to every week

    EP 24 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Every week I listen to: Tigerbelly: https://tigerbelly.libsyn.com/ The Steebee Weebee Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EKPRFP1NaaWIR06NtjqkQ Questlove Supreme: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-questlove-supreme-53194211/ Music by Blue Dot...

  39. Public Service Announcements

    EP 23 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Worksleeve will be including PSAs in every episode. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. ------------- PSA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to help keep you and your community safe from the threat of novel, or new coronavirus. Take...

  40. Bui Doi Journals (demo)

    EP 22 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Months ago, I discovered an interview from Karrie Coughlin with Wilbur Sato. This interview was marked as Public Domain so I decided to experiment with sound design and modified the interview in small creative snippets of audio. I called this…

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  41. Asian Man Records

    EP 21 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. I share a very cool DIY record label from California that has released records from notable bands such as Alkaline Trio, Joyce Manor, and The Lawrence Arms. More about Asian Man Records and Mike Park: http://asianmanrecords.com/about/ -------------...

  42. darkness illuminates darkness

    EP 20 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. I share Nguyen Do's poem, Headache. More about Nguyen Do: http://www.cerisepress.com/01/02/why-my-poems-are-not-sad-nguyen-do-and-his-vietnam/view-all ------------- BLACK LIVES MATTER Support from the comfort of your own home:...

  43. greatest sister in the world

    EP 19 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. My little sister says she's the greatest! ------------- BLACK LIVES MATTER Support from the comfort of your own home: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/ From their website: "The Community Justice Exchange is a national hub for developing,...

  44. Testing

    EP 18 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. drive thru testing. ------------- BLACK LIVES MATTER Support from the comfort of your own home: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/ From their website: "The Community Justice Exchange is a national hub for developing, sharing, and…

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  45. The average American household has 300,000 items in it today

    EP 17 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Moving sucks and I am relying on some sources: https://bbalife.com/too-much-stuff/ https://www.fastcompany.com/3045771/the-psychology-behind-all-that-clutter-you-cant-get-rid-of Music is by Blue Dot Sessions. ------------- BLACK LIVES MATTER Support...

  46. How do you create visuals with audio?

    EP 16 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. I'm working on my episode with Phuc Tran. Music is by Blue Dot Sessions. ------------- BLACK LIVES MATTER Support from the comfort of your own home: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/ From their website: "The Community Justice Exchange is a...

  47. Do Schools Kill Creativity?

    EP 15 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. I read a short passage from Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education by Ken Robinson, Ph.D. You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Schools-Grassroots-Revolution-Transforming/dp/0143108069...

  48. take a picture and get rid of it

    EP 14 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Packing and preparing for the big move. ------------- BLACK LIVES MATTER Support from the comfort of your own home: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/ From their website: "The Community Justice Exchange is a national hub for developing,...

  49. everyone likes their peace.

    EP 13 of the daily podcast, GET THE ROOM NOISE. Last year, I wrote a song about my fears of working the corporate 9-5 and falling into a cyclical and mundane lifestyle of money and becoming too comfortable. The bridge of the song is sang in an apathetic tone and recites the words that my…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Worksleeve is a monthly podcast that showcases stories from creatives, artists, chefs, and business owners of Vietnamese and Southeast Asian diaspora.

HOSTED BY

Tung Nguyen

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Worksleeve is a monthly podcast that showcases stories from creatives, artists, chefs, and business owners of Vietnamese and Southeast Asian diaspora.

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