Podcast Ep. #16: Iron Pig American BBQ Comes to Chengdu
In this episode we speak with the proprietor of one of our favorite new expat eateries in Chengdu: the phenomenal American smoked barbecue restaurant called Iron Pig. The post Podcast Ep. #16: Iron Pig...
View ArticlePodcast Ep. #17: Virality and Social Media in China
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. The post Podcast Ep. #17: Virality and Social Media in...
View ArticlePodcast Ep. #18: Soccer in Chengdu
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. The post Podcast Ep. #18:...
View ArticlePodcast Ep. #19: Chengdu Underground Music
Chengdu's music scene has come a long way, evidenced by a recent documentary chronicling its current state. We speak with the creators. The post Podcast Ep. #19: Chengdu Underground Music appeared...
View ArticlePodcast #20: Bicycle Share Programs
In this episode of the podcast we speak to Larry and Jacob of the Natooke bicycle shop about Chengdu's shared bicycle economy. The post Podcast #20: Bicycle Share Programs appeared first on Chengdu...
View ArticlePodcast #21: Game Design & China
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. The post Podcast #21: Game Design & China...
View ArticlePodcast #22: Co-Working & Entrepreneurship
Recorded with Mike, founder of Walnut co-working space, we talk about establishing and managing a business in Chengdu as an expat. The post Podcast #22: Co-Working & Entrepreneurship appeared first...
View ArticlePodcast #23: Why Expat Businesses Fail
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. The post Podcast #23: Why Expat Businesses...
View ArticlePodcast #24: Sichuan Food in Chengdu
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. The post Podcast #24: Sichuan Food in Chengdu appeared...
View ArticlePodcast #25: Moving Money Out of China & Bitcoin
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....
View ArticlePodcast #26: Mastering Chinese
In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Phil, one half of the Chengdu-based Chinese language program called Mandarin Blueprint. The post Podcast #26: Mastering Chinese appeared first...
View ArticlePodcast #27: One Month in Chinese Jail
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. The post Podcast #27: One Month in Chinese Jail appeared first...
View ArticlePodcast #28: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Chengdu
In this episode I'm joined by Jerry and Andrew of CDBJJ, a local Brazilian jiu-jitsu organization founded in 2011. The post Podcast #28: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Chengdu appeared first on Chengdu Living.
View ArticlePodcast #29: Mastering Mandarin with Luke of Mandarin Blueprint
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. The post Podcast #29: Mastering Mandarin with Luke of...
View Article#30: Motorcycling in Chengdu and Across China with Carl
This episode of the podcast, the first in a Haus Guests series with Berlin Haus, is all about motorcycling around Chengdu and across China. The post #30: Motorcycling in Chengdu and Across China with...
View Article#31: Kickstarting Augmented Reality in Chengdu
On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by an entrepreneur in the midst of an Chengdu-based augmented reality Kickstarter campaign. The post #31: Kickstarting Augmented Reality in Chengdu appeared...
View Article#32: Health & Fitness in Chengdu
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. The post...
View Article#33: The Rise of MMA in China
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. The post #33: The Rise of MMA in China appeared first...
View Article#34: Cryptocurrencies & China in 2019
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. The post #34: Cryptocurrencies &...
View Article#35: Looking Back on 40 Years of Chengdu History
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...
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