They say to always underpromise and overdeliver—and, for once, SV411 podcast pulled off the feat. This week we speak with Pulitzer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, author of The Sympathizer. Viet shares his story on growing up as a refugee in San Jose and how he made peace with the city. We also have a rundown of upcoming events to check out, including Colossal Clusterfest, FanimeCon, and shows by Collie Budz and Super Soul Brothers. Alright, let’s go!

New name, same old game. We’ve officially settled on calling ourselves SV411. You’ll have to listen to the podcast to understand why. This week we talk about our annual Summer Guide issue, which hit Metro racks yesterday. Give a listen, y’all!