An Unlikely Statesman

By Quan CM Tran

This past summer, a friend told me about the Bun Cha place Anthony Bourdain and President Obama ate at in Hanoi. I looked at a picture they had taken (not this one) of the table. It had become a shrine of their meal. I laughed and shook my head. Only Tony could pull that off.…

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Joining 3008

By Quan CM Tran

So some exciting news to share. I’ve joined the staff at 3008. Owner Brent Herrington edited one of the most beloved SuperBowl spots of all-time, the venerable Ram “Farmer” spot with Paul Harvey’s exquisite writing and voice. I’ll also be reunited with several friends who I’ve worked with from before and am looking forward to…

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56 – A Fan Letter to the Houston Astros

By Quan CM Tran

Scripture says there is a time for everything. But if you have been a Houston Astros fan, you’d probably relegated the idea of a World Series win into the deep recesses of your mind, hanging out with trig equations you will never touch again (apologies to those that do). That is, until this team came…

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2017 NBA Finals Trip to The Land

By Quan CM Tran

I got a chance to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cavs at Q Arena in Cleveland. The Cavs organization graciously gave me a seat down by where ABC had their crew. It was my first time in The Land, and I have to say, it’s a nice city…

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