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Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast

Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast

By: Niall Mackay | Seven Million Bikes Podcasts
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I’m your host, Niall Mackay. Each week I share my personal stories, my wife and I's and with guests connected to Vietnam — entrepreneurs, artists, locals, Viet Kieu, expats, and voices from across the community, including the LGBTQ+ world.

Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast takes you inside the stories shaping life in one of the world’s most dynamic countries.

The conversations are honest and unscripted. Sometimes funny, sometimes challenging — always real. Together, we discover what it means to live, work, and thrive in modern Vietnam.

If you’re curious about Vietnam beyond the headlines and guidebooks, this podcast offers the insights and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else.

© 2025 Discover Vietnam: A Vietnam Podcast
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Episodes
  • Q&A: Discover The Setbacks I Overcame to Create Seven Million Bikes Podcasts
    Sep 17 2025

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    18 mins
  • Discover The Setbacks I Overcame to Create Seven Million Bikes Podcasts
    Sep 17 2025

    “Choose one thing that you want to focus on. Start saying no to everything else politely. Make everything you do about that one thing and I guarantee you’ll be successful.”

    That’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned in my journey of turning a hobby podcast into a full-time business. Today, I opened up about the setbacks, surprises, and wins I’ve had along the way—from starting with one microphone in my living room, to working with RMIT Vietnam on an international project, to facing a health scare that changed my perspective on life and business.

    I loved recording this because it gave me a chance to reflect on just how far things have come, and to share openly the mistakes, detours, and lessons that shaped Seven Million Bikes Podcasts into what it is today.

    Key Talking Points

    • How I turned podcasting from a hobby into a business in Vietnam.
    • The setbacks of COVID-19, losing my job, and becoming a “yes man.”
    • The turning point when I chose to focus on podcast production only.
    • Big wins in 2024, including international projects and awards.
    • My MS diagnosis, how it affected me, and why it pushed me to finally open a studio.

    Chapters and Timestamps

    • [04:00] Moving to Vietnam & charity work – Building schools, raising funds, and life before podcasting.
    • [08:00] Starting Seven Million Bikes – Why I launched the show, the name story, and early struggles.
    • [13:00] Surviving COVID and saying yes to everything – Online shows, too many jobs, and burnout.
    • [17:00] Refocusing on one thing – Choosing podcast production, rebranding, and winning awards.
    • [23:00] Health scare & new beginnings – MS diagnosis, opening the podcast studio, and lessons learned.

    "Send me a message!"

    This Season is sponsored by Premier Dental.

    Discover the potential of a confident and healthy smile with the excellent dental clinic in Ho Chi Minh

    Support the show

    🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

    👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

    🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

    👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

    🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

    👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

    These are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

    Subscribe for More!

    If you enjoy content about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and great conversations, hit that subscribe button.

    📸 Follow Me on Instagram 🌐 Visit My Website 🎉 Join Our Community!

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    35 mins
  • Back Catalog Rewind : Discover Saigon Native Kim Nguyen's Life Overseas & Vietnam
    Sep 14 2025

    In this episode I speak with Saigon native, Kim Nguyen. Kim moved to the UK as a teenager to study and stayed for 6 years, meeting her boyfriend in the process who now lives with her in Saigon. Returning to Vietnam in 2018, Kim has a unique perspective on both living overseas and in Vietnam and has some helpful tips for young Vietnamese students thinking of studying overseas. She currently works in the music industry as a marketing executive, managing exciting and talented local talent.

    "Send me a message!"

    This Season is sponsored by Premier Dental.

    Discover the potential of a confident and healthy smile with the excellent dental clinic in Ho Chi Minh

    Support the show

    🎙️ Start Your Podcast Today!

    👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call with me and let’s bring your idea to life!

    🎥 Edit Videos Like a Pro with Descript!

    👉 I use Descript to create my content—try it for FREE here:

    🔒 Protect Your Privacy with NordVPN!

    👉 Get 70% OFF their 2-year plan and enjoy a secure, ad-free internet!

    These are affiliate links, and I’ll earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.

    Subscribe for More!

    If you enjoy content about life in Vietnam, food adventures, and great conversations, hit that subscribe button.

    📸 Follow Me on Instagram 🌐 Visit My Website 🎉 Join Our Community!

    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
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