Vien Phommachanh – When English Is Your First and Second Language

Vien Phommachanh takes the mic with a hilarious look at life growing up bilingual — or as he puts it, when English is both your first and second language. In this sharp and witty set, Vien unpacks the unique (and often confusing) experience of navigating identity, culture, and language in a world that expects you to “fit in.”

With clever timing and relatable humor, he brings to life the mispronunciations, lost-in-translation moments, and parental misunderstandings that every second-gen kid knows too well. Vien’s charisma and laid-back storytelling keep the laughs coming, making this a must-listen for anyone who’s ever had to explain why their name isn’t that hard to say.

This episode is a celebration of cultural comedy at its finest — and a reminder that the funniest stories are often the ones that come from our roots.

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