Uniquely Khmer is a podcast about being Cambodian in the modern world and embracing the joys and challenges of life. In each episode, our hosts Chaiya Vong & Ayana Chhoeun invites unique guests to share their personal stories and gives us a perspective on how they are cultivating their own Khmer identity.
Alexia Chaing - On a mission to live life to the MAX!
In this episode, Alexia Chaing joins us virtually all the way from Paris, France!
Alexia aka "Madame Naga" is a renowned tattoo artist who became known for her Cambodian-style tattoos including her unique take on the Khmer Naga. We talked about her love for McDonalds, her journey to become more connected with her Khmer roots and community, her Cambodian monument project, and her love for art.
www.instagram.com/alexia_yumchawww.instagram.com/fragments_kh50
24 Sept 2024
Kayla Sok - West Coast to South Coast to East Coast
In this episode, Kayla Sok joins us today as the first and former Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park manager. We talked about how our lives are similar and differ from growing up as Khmer American in Long Beach, Dallas, and Philly. We chow down on some spicy papaya salad while taking bites of red chili pepper in between segments.
20 Aug 2024
Sokai Yoon - Where you live is not the world.
In this episode, we caught up with Sokai Yoon (designer & content creator) to have a long conversation about the state of Khmer design and art, and finding for their Khmer identity as an American. We talked about his journey as a designer, growing up as Khmer Krom in Atlanta, upcoming projects in Cambodia, and more!
16 Jul 2024
Thunvath & Vuth - It is better to see something once, than to hear about it a thousand times.
In this episode, we sat down with Chakravuth "Vuth" Bunsak and Thunvath "James" Thorng after lunch to chat about their experiences while studying and working in America for the past couple years. We touched on first impressions, cultural shocks, and key takeaways from their life chapter in America.
10 Oct 2023
Jenna Lam - Jenna is here to drop a ton of deep life quotes for you to think about!
In this episode, we get in synced with producer/writer/actress Jenna Lam. We chat about producing and writing her first TV show called Ambitious, find our own identity as Southeast Asian Americans in Philly, and evolving as a human being.
5 May 2023
Catzie Vilayphonh & Sarun Chan - If you want to know our ethnicity, learn the word!
In our first episode of season 2, Sarun Chan returns to our podcast with Laos In the House founder Catzie Vilayphonh. We chat about being leaders in Southeast Asian communities, Catzie's poetic career with Yellow Rage, being born in refugee camps, and we played a little game called, "How South Philly Are You?".
19 Jan 2023
Sahbyy Food - 2023 is the year for new ventures & personal journeys
In our last episode for the season, we chat with Sabrina & Pidor about new ventures in the new year for 2023, the idea behind Sahbyy Food, our different horoscopes & zodiacs, and Philly's Cambodian dragon boat team called "Khmer Naga".
20 Dec 2022
Seri & Phila - Would you hire a family member at your restaurant?
In this episode, we sit down with world acclaimed Chef Seri and Chef Phila. We chat about cooking on Twitch and Youtube, Phila's new restaurant 'Mawn' in South Philly, and the challenging beauty of the restaurant industry.
6 Dec 2022
Sivutha Tan - Sisamouth is hands down the King of Khmer music
In this episode, Sivutha Tan joins us as a Fulbright scholar from Phnom Penh. We chat about experiencing our top 3 Cambodian singers, Black Friday shopping with a big family, running his own educational mentorship for Khmer students who are pursuing higher education, and the goods and bads about living in Philly.
4 Oct 2022
Sam Oum & Ayana Chhoeun - The Yeay to your Oum
In this episode, Ayana joins in as co-host as we sit down with Sam Oum, the early childhood programs director for CAGP. We chat about the proper way to address our elders, CAGP's Legacy Project, Cambodia's traffic vs Philly traffic, incorporating Khmer culture into early childhood education programs, and eating crickets, fire ants, and turtles.
21 Jun 2022
Sarun Chan - Not all kroeung is the same
In this episode, we have a chat with Sarun Chan, executive director for CAGP, about his recent Lasik eye surgery, being Cambodian-American, the mental impact on our Khmer elders, and Philly's South East Asian market.
2 Jun 2022
Sok Kheang Chan
In this episode, we have a conversation with law student Sok Kheang Chan about studying abroad, Cambodia's IP law, and favorite places to eat in Phnom Penh.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
13,014
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
19
Social presence
0
YouTube
72
Engagement
32
Contact Uniquely Khmer
Guest appearances
Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Uniquely Khmer?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
