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ÁCCENTED

Viet Thanh Nguyen, Philip Nguyen

Booking Overview

CCENTED: Dialogues in Diaspora brings Vietnamese and Southeast Asian diaspora writers, artists, comedians, and public figures into a monthly virtual dialogue hosted by Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen. The show is a strong platform for culturally rooted voices with notable creative or public impact, offering PR-friendly exposure to a global arts and community audience.

Metrics

Episodes: 69

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 4.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

annika.le@dvan.org

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Host

Viet Thanh Nguyen - Author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Sympathizer and host of CCENTED: Dialogues in Diaspora. He developed and launched CCENTED with DVAN as a virtual program in 2020.

Philip Nguyen - Vietnamese-American Studies scholar and community activist; co-host of CCENTED: Dialogues in Diaspora. Along with Viet Thanh Nguyen, he helped develop and launch CCENTED as a virtual program in 2020.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established cultural producers and public figures from the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian diaspora—e.g., published authors/poets, recognized visual/film creators, or well-known comedians/actors; additionally, civic leaders and prominent journalists/anchors.
Required Achievements:  
Published books/poetry collections, Notable awards or fellowships, Major-media visibility (e.g., network journalism or large online followings), Leadership roles in government or recognized community activism, Festival/venue recognition for performance artists

Recent Guest Discussions

Danny Plom - Comedy And Creative Perspective As A Cambodian-american Comedian/actor (exact Topics Not Specified).

Will Pepper - Comedy And Creative Perspective As A Vietnamese American Comedian (exact Topics Not Specified).

Vicky Nguyen - Investigative Journalism And Memoir Authorship (exact Topics Not Specified).

Betty Duong - Public Service And Community Leadership (exact Topics Not Specified).

Karen Llagas - Poetry, Translation, And Education (exact Topics Not Specified).

Recent Topics

Diaspora, Literature, Poetry, Visual Arts, Film

Episodes

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Thi Bui & Thao Ha

September 25, 2026

Artists and activists Thi Bui and Thao Ha speak with hosts Philip Nguyen and Viet Thanh Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSThi Bui is a writer and artist from Việt Nam, California, and New York, now planting roots in New Orleans. Best known for her graphic memoir, The Best We Could Do, which tells the story of her family amidst Việt Nam's struggles for independence, she has also been a longtime educator in public high schools, a professor of comics, a public speaker, an organizer and artist-activist,...

Will Pepper & Danny Plom

May 22, 2026

Comedians Will Pepper and Danny Plom converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTSWill Pepper is a Vietnamese American comedian based in Los Angeles whose comedy blends sharp storytelling with painfully honest observations. He’s a recurring performer on the Uncle Roger Show, with episodes featuring him reaching over 10 million views, and his stand-up clips have amassed millions more online. He has toured internationally opening for Jason Cheny and Jimmy O. Yang, and...

Betty Duong & Vicky Nguyen

April 24, 2026

Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong and NBC anchor and investigative journalist Vicky Nguyen converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.ABOUT THE GUESTS:Betty Duong represents more than 400,000 San José residents on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. She proudly represents District Two, comprised of Downtown, the East Side, Little Saigon, and the surrounding neighborhoods. The proud daughter of immigrants, Betty is the first Vietnamese American and the first Asian...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with ÁCCENTED?

ÁCCENTED is hosted by Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen. Its publicly listed email is annika.le@dvan.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for ÁCCENTED?

The publicly listed email for ÁCCENTED: annika.le@dvan.org.

How many listeners does ÁCCENTED have?

Podseeker estimates ÁCCENTED reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for ÁCCENTED?

ÁCCENTED typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established cultural producers and public figures from the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian diaspora—e.g., published authors/poets, recognized visual/film creators, or well-known comedians/actors; additionally, civic leaders and prominent journalists/anchors. Common among recent guests: Published books/poetry collections; Notable awards or fellowships; Major-media visibility (e.g., network journalism or large online followings). Recent guests include Danny Plom, Will Pepper, and Vicky Nguyen.

How hard is it to get booked on ÁCCENTED?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does ÁCCENTED cover?

Recent episodes cover Diaspora, Literature, Poetry, Visual Arts, and Film. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

annika.le@dvan.org

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