Chengdu Living Podcast

#35: Looking Back on 40 Years of Chengdu History

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:46:10 +0000

Many expats who've spent years in Chengdu have seen incredible change, but few can compare with Richard, who first came to Chengdu in 1973. We discuss the world of change the Sichuan capital has seen in 46 years.

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#34: Cryptocurrencies & China in 2019

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:21:12 +0000

Cryptocurrencies and Chengdu: name us a less predictable combination. In this podcast we break down both the basics and the current status with an industry insider.

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#33: The Rise of MMA in China

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:23:52 +0000

Hear about China's quickly rising prospects in the international MMA world from the Canadian ex-pro fighter who's been inside it for over 15 years.

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#32: Health & Fitness in Chengdu

Fri, 10 May 2019 13:07:53 +0000

Joined by Andrew, local competitive powerlifter and Brazilian jiu jitsu purple belt, we discuss development of the fitness lifestyle in Chengdu, and how to be healthy in a Chinese megacity.

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#31: Kickstarting Augmented Reality in Chengdu

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 09:56:24 +0000

On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by an entrepreneur in the midst of an Chengdu-based augmented reality Kickstarter campaign.

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#30: Motorcycling in Chengdu and Across China with Carl

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:20:31 +0000

This episode of the podcast, the first in a Haus Guests series with Berlin Haus, is all about motorcycling around Chengdu and across China.

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Podcast #29: Mastering Mandarin with Luke of Mandarin Blueprint

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 07:53:44 +0000

We're back again with another episode, cracking away at one of the most enduring challenges of life in China: mastery of the Chinese language.

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Podcast #28: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Chengdu

Thu, 17 May 2018 04:58:25 +0000

In this episode I'm joined by Jerry and Andrew of CDBJJ, a local Brazilian jiu-jitsu organization founded in 2011.

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Podcast #27: One Month in Chinese Jail

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 16:00:14 +0000

On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Doug, who just emerged from nearly one month in a Chinese jail due to a visa law violation.

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Podcast #26: Mastering Chinese

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 12:19:54 +0000

In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Phil, one half of the Chengdu-based Chinese language program called Mandarin Blueprint.

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Podcast #25: Moving Money Out of China & Bitcoin

Sun, 24 Dec 2017 10:46:42 +0000

In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Americans Johnny (of Johnny 5 Donuts, a previous podcast guest) and Mac to talk about moving money out of China and more specifically, bitcoin in China.

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Podcast #24: Sichuan Food in Chengdu

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 07:54:16 +0000

In this episode I speak with Jordan, founder of Chengdu Food Tours, which takes guests from around the world on a journey through Sichuan cuisine.

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Podcast #23: Why Expat Businesses Fail

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 08:41:12 +0000

This episode, recorded with proprietors of Johnny 5 Donuts and Dave's Oasis, reveal what's behind expat businesses in Chengdu which flourish and flounder.

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Podcast #22: Co-Working & Entrepreneurship

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 09:37:25 +0000

Recorded with Mike, founder of Walnut co-working space, we talk about establishing and managing a business in Chengdu as an expat.

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Podcast #21: Game Design & China

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:08:45 +0000

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with the director of Breda University's Game Architecture and Design school about China's game emergent industry.

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Podcast #20: Bicycle Share Programs

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:48:43 +0000

In this episode of the podcast we speak to Larry and Jacob of the Natooke bicycle shop about Chengdu's shared bicycle economy.

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Podcast Ep. #19: Chengdu Underground Music

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 10:08:11 +0000

Chengdu's music scene has come a long way, evidenced by a recent documentary chronicling its current state. We speak with the creators.

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Podcast Ep. #18: Soccer in Chengdu

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 09:14:33 +0000

In this episode of the podcast we speak with Andy McAuley, co-founder of the Chengdu International Football League (CIFL), on soccer in Chengdu, sports in China and more.

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Podcast Ep. #17: Virality and Social Media in China

Sat, 05 Sep 2015 11:16:44 +0000

This summer was particularly full of viral videos out of China, so it felt like the right time to talk about viral videos, memes, and WeChat.

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Ghost Cities of China: A Discussion with Wade Shepard

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 06:49:41 +0000

An interview with Wade Shepard, who spent two and a half years traveling to China's ghost cities to find out why governments are building empty metropolises.

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