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iHeartMedia's 'Saigon': A Love Story Amidst Vietnam's Turmoil

4/15/2026

Summary

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Kelly Marie Tran and Rob Benedict voice characters in “Saigon,” a scripted drama podcast from iHeartMedia, premiering on April 22, 2023.
The series, based on Anthony Grey's bestselling novel, explores themes of love, war, and power in 20th-century Vietnam.
It follows American journalist Joseph, who falls for a woman torn between loyalties during a revolution.
The eight-episode series, produced by Thoroughbred Studios and Goldhawk Productions, intertwines personal stories with historical events.
Director John Scott Dryden highlighted the significance of recording in Ho Chi Minh City to capture the drama's essence.

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Story summary

Kelly Marie Tran and Rob Benedict voice characters in “Saigon,” a scripted drama podcast from iHeartMedia, premiering on April 22, 2023.
The series, based on Anthony Grey's bestselling novel, explores themes of love, war, and power in 20th-century Vietnam.
It follows American journalist Joseph, who falls for a woman torn between loyalties during a revolution.
The eight-episode series, produced by Thoroughbred Studios and Goldhawk Productions, intertwines personal stories with historical events.
Director John Scott Dryden highlighted the significance of recording in Ho Chi Minh City to capture the drama's essence.