Best The Lone Mandarin Teacher Podcasts (2024)

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五年后的中国印象 My Impression of China After 5 Years 5:31

10d ago5:31

5:31

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of “Five Minute Chinese,” I share my impressions of China after being away for five years. I’ve observed significant technological advancements that have transformed daily life, making smartphones essential for everything from dining to healthcare, despite concerns about complexity and privacy. The overall cl…

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在中国的第一期！First Update in China 5:11

25d ago5:11

5:11

Send us a Text Message. Hi everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. It’s been a while since the last episode because I’ve been traveling in the U.S. and Japan. Now, I’m back in China and it’s great to see my family and friends again. Things here are improving, with new technologies making life easier, like visiting the doctor. The on…

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旅行前的更新 Update Before My Trip 3:55

2M ago3:55

3:55

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of Five Minute Chinese. With this short episode, I just want to update you on my week. I shared that I was sick with a fever and body aches earlier this week, but my COVID-19, flu, and strep tests were all negative. Although I'm still not fully recovered, I'm grateful it's not serious…

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期末，回国，日本旅游 Semester end, China and Japan Trip 7:16

2M ago7:16

7:16

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "5-Minute Chinese," I talk about preparing my students for their final exams with mock tests and home review. After exams, teachers will continue working on grading and planning for next year before starting our summer break. I'm excited about my upcoming trip, which is my first visit to China in five year…

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耳朵怎么又发炎了？？Ear infection again?? 4:30

2M ago4:30

4:30

Send us a Text Message. (If you notice the texting link above, it seems that my hosting site Buzzsprout is testing a new feature without creators enabling it: Buzzsprout's latest feature delivers listener love straight to your phone — Fan Mail! We dive into how we've been secretly testing this new tool and how you can turn it on for your own podcas…

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高中毕业舞会的故事 Story of Prom 2024 5:18

3M ago5:18

5:18

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Five Minutes Chinese," I share the excitement and significance of prom night, a cherished tradition for American high school students. I recount my experience of volunteering at our school's prom, from the meticulous preparations to the elegant attire and the joyous atmosphere created by photographers and…

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日食 Solar Eclipse 6:27

3M ago6:27

6:27

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "5 Minutes Chinese," I delve into the captivating topic of solar eclipses, known as 日食 (rì shí) in Chinese. I recently witnessed a partial solar eclipse on April 8th here in the United States, and I share insights into the scientific principle behind these phenomena. While some regions enjoyed a total ecli…

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315消费者权益保护日 China's Consumer Rights Day 12:55

4M ago12:55

12:55

Send us a Text Message. Hi everyone! Today's episode delves into the significance of March 15th in China, designated as Consumer Rights Day. It aims to heighten awareness about consumer protection, shedding light on issues like deceptive marketing, subpar product quality, and exorbitant pricing. This year's examples range from the sale of inferior …

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我在美国和车的故事 My Story with Cars in the US 8:24

5M ago8:24

8:24

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone, welcome to the latest episode of "5 Minute Mandarin." Today, I want to chat with you about my experiences with driving in the United States. As you may know, having a car is essential in most parts of the US, unlike in China where I never felt the need to drive. Upon moving to the US, I relied on public trans…

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龙年快乐！Happy Year of the Dragon! 5:22

6M ago5:22

5:22

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Happy Lunar New Year! In today's podcast I talk about Lunar New Year celebratory activities at school. We went on a field trip on Tuesday, including a hotpot buffet meal and a visit to the Asian supermarket next door. We also did various other activities such as Chinese paper cutting and a "Cake Day" on Frida…

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学中文有多难？How hard is learning Mandarin? 8:17

6M ago8:17

8:17

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In this episode I discuss the difficulty of learning Chinese compared to other languages, using the Foreign Service Institute's categorization. It classifies languages into four levels of difficulty for English speakers. Chinese is considered a "super-hard language," requiring approximately 88 weeks (2200 cla…

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新年分享 New Year Updates: Gratitude, Short Winter Break, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 5:28

7M ago5:28

5:28

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. I want to begin by thanking you for listening to my podcast. I sincerely hope that it helps make learning Mandarin Chinese authentic and fun. Secondly, I want to update you on the busy period from the end of last year to the beginning of 2024. I share the unusuall…

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轻断食 Intermittent Fasting 7:21

7M ago7:21

7:21

Send us a Text Message. Hi all! Welcome to another episode of '5 Minutes Chinese'! In today's episode, we delve into the intriguing world of '轻断食' or intermittent fasting. I share my personal experiences with intermittent fasting and talk about the potential benefits, from weight management to improved insulin sensitivity, and overall health. Have …

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虚拟现实头盔体验 Meta Quest 2 Review 6:36

8M ago6:36

6:36

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In this episode of 5-Minute Chinese, I want to share my personal experience with my recently purchased Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset. I talked about what VR is and my experience with the popular game Beat Saber. I also acknowledge some comfort issues, especially for glasses wearers like me. But overall…

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奋斗文化和慢生活 Hustle Culture and Slow Living 8:04

8M ago8:04

8:04

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In this episode, I explore the modern hustle culture in the US and the pursuit a slower-paced living. I delve into the good and bad the contrasting worlds of relentless ambition and intentional simplicity and talk about how we can balance both life styles. Support the Show. It's truly an honor that my podcast…

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中国人过不过感恩节? Does China have Thanksgiving? 2:47

8M ago2:47

2:47

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In today's episode, I answer the question: Do Chinese people celebrate Thanksgiving? The short answer is no. Thanksgiving is not a holiday in China. However, China has its own harvest festival: the Mid-Autumn Festival. Though only a handful of countries celebrate "Thanksgiving", a lot of cultures have harvest…

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看舞蹈剧庆生 Watching Beijing Dance Theater to Celebrate My Birthday 5:47

9M ago5:47

5:47

Send us a Text Message. Hello, everyone! Welcome to another episode of 5 Minutes Chinese! In today's episode I want to share how I celebrated my birthday with a wonderful performance by the Beijing Dance Theater based on the Oscar Wilde fairy tale "The Nightingale and the Rose." Thank you for tuning in. Find the script and useful expression below. …

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聊聊朋友最近的中国之行 Chatting about a Friend's recent trip to China 8:59

9M ago8:59

8:59

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Today I talk about a friend's recent trip to China. This episode is not scripted like I always do. As my friend just returned to the US today, I asked her about her experiences. If you recall, in Episode 114, I discussed why you might want to think twice about traveling to China. In today's episode, we talk a…

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第一次看越野跑比赛 My First Cross Country Race 5:26

9M ago5:26

5:26

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In today's episode I describe my first time experience watching a cross country race at a local park and share the excitement and joy of seeing my students participate in the race, and the sense of fulfillment that comes from witnessing their accomplishments. It was such a positive experience to be part of st…

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说中文的外国名人 Celebrities Speaking Chinese 5:56

10M ago5:56

5:56

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Hope you are each well! Today's episode discusses the topic of foreign celebrities who can speak Chinese. The first two notable examples are Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, who made an effort to speak Chinese during a visit to Beijing, and Kevin Rudd, the former Australian Prime Minister, who is known for h…

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黄帝内经的养生原则 The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic's Principles on Wellness 6:32

10M ago6:32

6:32

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "5 Minutes in Chinese," I discuss the influence of traditional Chinese medicine and wellness principles from the ancient classic The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic or "Huangdi Neijing." I specifically highlights the concept of the "Five Strains," which are habits or postures that can harm health if not man…

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秋游，有Blackpink的七年，油管频道更新 School Camping Trip, Seven Years with Blackpink, and YouTube Channel Update 7:03

10M ago7:03

7:03

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In today's episode, I do a recap of my recent school camping trip experience and reflect on seven years of memories marked by the K-pop girl group Blackpink. I also share an update of my Blackpink-related YouTube channel, which almost has 6k subscribers now. I want to express my gratitude to all my followers …

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粉墨线上演唱会和明天的秋游 Blackpink Online Concert and School Trip Tomorrow 3:08

10M ago3:08

3:08

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In this episode I wanted to explain why I wasn't able to update this weekend. First, I woke up super early at 5 AM to watch an online concert by Blackpink, which took place in Seoul, South Korea, with a significant time difference from my location. It left me feeling tired all day. Additionally, I need to pre…

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白露(节气) White Dew (Solar Term): How to Transition From Summer to Fall 5:46

11M ago5:46

5:46

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In this episode I discuss the Chinese solar term "Bailu," its cultural significance, and presented some traditional advice for this transitional period from summer to autumn which includes dietary and dressing recommendations. Hope everyone stay healthy as fall draws near. Script and useful expressions below.…

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油管初体验 Two Weeks As a YouTube Creator 4:30

11M ago4:30

4:30

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In this episode I share my first-hand experience about my new YouTube channel, which has gained over 1000 subscribers in just two weeks. It has been a lot of fun sharing content and learning about video uploading tips. I plans to continue sharing BLACKPINK concert videos, but I also plan to start another chan…

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欢迎来我的油管频道！Welcome to my YouTube Channel: Blackpink & Much More! 2:49

11M ago2:49

2:49

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In this episode I first want to announce that I launched my YouTube channel last week! Though right now it only has videos from my two Blackpink encore concerts in New York, I plans to upload both concert content and podcast to the channel, including short videos introducing popular phrases and sharing fun st…

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别来无恙: 开学季，粉墨演唱会，外耳道炎，新健身房 Life Recently: first day of school, Blackpink concert, ear infection, and my new gym 5:25

11M ago5:25

5:25

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of 5 Minute Chinese. First I want to apologize for the extended gap between my episodes. And since it's been some time, I want to give you an update on what I've been doing recently, including the start of the school this week, the two Blackpink concerts in Newark last weekend, my e…

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你为什么不应该去中国旅游 Why you should NOT travel to China 6:02

1y ago6:02

6:02

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Hope you are doing well. Today's episode discusses why traveling to China might not be as easy as expected. While China offers rich cultural experiences, great historic and natural sites, and friendly locals, there are challenges such as limited flights and high costs, internet restrictions (Great Firewall) &…

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一个人徒步需要注意的事 Solo Hiking Tips 5:19

1y ago5:19

5:19

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In today's episode I discuss three important points to consider when hiking alone. Firstly, choose popular trails where there are more people around for safety and assistance if needed. Secondly, pack essential supplies such as clothing, food, and equipment, and rely on yourself rather than others. Lastly, al…

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爸妈的美国旅游体会二 What my parents see on their US trip 2 3:29

1y ago3:29

3:29

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone, in today's episode I share two more observations made by my parents about the US from our recent road trip. Firstly, they found that meat is cheaper in the U.S. compared to China, and they enjoyed eating it during their visit. Secondly, they felt Americans are more outgoing and friendly, with less negative en…

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爸妈的美国旅游体会 What my parents see on their US trip 5:16

1y ago5:16

5:16

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Long time no see! I just came back from my road trip with my parents. We had a blast. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to spend such an amazing time with them after four years. In today's episode I want to share 3 things in the US that my parents think are different from China: cheap clothing, tempe…

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忙碌的半年总结 Busy Half-Year Summary 5:23

1y ago5:23

5:23

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. Before anything, I want to apologize for the delay in updating. We are almost half way through the year, and it has been the busiest for me. First, we did so much work around the house: putting down new floors and remodeling the kitchen. I also spent a lot of time…

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怎么减少压力 How to Reduce Stress 3:51

1y ago3:51

3:51

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we talk about some tips on how to reduce stress in our school and daily life. 大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。今天是五月的第一天。五月是我们这个学年最后一个月了。期末马上就要到了。所以我想跟大家谈谈如何科学合理地减少期末这个月的压力。即使你不是学生，没有期末考试，也可以听听这些怎么减少压力的建议。因为我觉得我们现代人每天的压力真的太大了。期末考试是很多人感到压力的时期，所以我下面有七个减少期末考试压力的方法。你不妨试一试。第一，提前制定学习计划：合理地分配时间和任务，避免在考试前一天赶作业或者复习。功夫要放在平常。不要“临时抱佛…

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高中毕业舞会 Prom 3:25

1+ y ago3:25

3:25

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone, in today's episode I talk about prom in the US and why China doesn't have this tradition. Script and useful expressions below (by paragraph). Email me or leave a comment if you have any feedback on the show. Have a great day! 1）大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。今天我想跟大家介绍一下美国的prom：就是高中毕业舞会。美国高中学生快毕业以前，学校通常会举行一次“毕业舞会”。毕业舞会通常在晚…

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Easter 复活节 4:18

1+ y ago4:18

4:18

Send us a Text Message. Hi everyone! In this episode I talk about Easter, it's traditions, and whether China has Easter. The script and useful expression are below. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to email me. Thank you and have a great week! 0:00 (1)大家好，欢迎收听新一期的《五分钟中文》。今天我想跟大家聊一聊复活节。复活节是复活节是一个基督教节日，是为了纪念耶稣基督在三天后从死里复活的事件。…

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简单包饺子 Dumplings Made Easy 4:42

1+ y ago4:42

4:42

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode 5 Minute Chinese. In today's episode I talk about dumplings and the shortcut to make them easily at home (by buying premade wrappers and ingredients). Without too much work, everyone can enjoy making dumplings and have a good time together. Indeed, cooking is not just for the purpose …

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音乐剧《魔法黑森林》Into the Woods 4:54

1+ y ago4:54

4:54

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In this episode I talk about our high school musical Into the Woods, which I had the honor and pleasure to watch last Thursday night. It was a wonderful musical that intertwines the plots of several famous fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters'…

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有机食品是什么? What is organic food? 5:23

1+ y ago5:23

5:23

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In this episode I talk about organic food. Despite its growing popularity, not a lot of people really know the standards for organic food by USDA. In this episode we will discuss the standards and their impacts on people's health and environment. Thank you for lis…

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中美的装修 Home Improvement in China and the US 4:57

1+ y ago4:57

4:57

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In this episode I talk about my recent home flooring project (reason why I didn't update last week) and compare how it's different in China vs the US. In short, in China it's relatively quicker (in terms of wait time) and cheaper (especially when it comes to labor…

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七夕和情人节 Qixi & Valentine's Day 4:52

1+ y ago4:52

4:52

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone. In this episode I talk about Valentine's Day and Qixi the traditional "love festival" in China. What are the origins of these two holidays? And how are these holidays celebrated in modern China? Script and expressions below. 大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。2月14号是西方的情人节，所以我想跟大家聊一聊西方情人节和中国七夕。因为有人也把七夕比作中国的情人节。中西这两个情人节的传说是什么？现…

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More on 外国品牌的中文名 Chinese Names of Foreign Brands 5:06

1+ y ago5:06

5:06

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In today's episode I continue to talk about the translation of foreign brand names into Chinese with some more examples: IKEA (宜家), Mercedes-Benz (奔驰), Lancôme (兰蔻), and Best Buy (百思买). Scripts and useful expressions below. 大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。上次节目跟大家聊了三个外国品牌的中文翻译，分别是可口可乐，好市多和家乐福。因为时间有限，所以只聊到了这三个牌子。这个星期我想继续跟大家聊…

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外国品牌的中文名 Chinese Names of Foreign Brands 4:23

1+ y ago4:23

4:23

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In this episode I talk about three classic translation of famous foreign brands: coca cola （可口可乐）, Costco（好市多）, and Carrefour（家乐福）. These translations are classic because they not only approximate the original names in pronunciation, but also contain great meanings related to what these companies do. Scripts …

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庆祝兔年一日游 Field Trip to Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit 4:46

1+ y ago4:46

4:46

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Happy Year of the Rabbit. In today's episode I talk about our out-of-town field trip on Tuesday to celebrate the lunar new year. Students ate a delicious all-you-can-eat Chinese hot pot buffet and shopped at the H Mart next door. We had a great time! Script and useful expressions below. 0:00 大家好，欢迎收听新一期的《五分钟中…

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美式中餐和中国中餐的差别 Difference between American Chinese Food and Chinese Food in China 5:06

1+ y ago5:06

5:06

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In today's episode I want to talk about the difference between American Chinese food and Chinese food in China. The first difference lies in the cooking method. A lot of Chinese food in America is usually cooked by deep frying whereas in China a variety of cooking…

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我生活中不能缺少的东西 The Things I can't Live Without 4:02

1+ y ago4:02

4:02

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. First of all, I want to wish everyone happy new year! In our first episode of 2023, I want to share with you three little things that I can't live without: lens wipes, smart speakers, and noise cancellation earphones. What are some things that you have to have eve…

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圣诞节的中餐 Chinese Food on Christmas 3:53

1+ y ago3:53

3:53

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone, in today's episode I talk about the tradition of eating Chinese food/going to a Chinese restaurant on Christmas Day. In the US, Chinese people who do not celebrate Christmas usually keep their restaurants open when most other businesses are closed for the holiday. The tradition is particularly alive in the Je…

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世界杯 The World Cup ⚽️ 4:57

1+ y ago4:57

4:57

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In today's episode, I talk about the world's most popular sport, soccer, and the World Cup. China doesn't lack soccer fans, but China men's soccer has been a national disgrace and laughing stock. Why didn't China's soccer develop as successfully as its economy? Listen and find out! Script and useful expressio…

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柳州螺狮粉 Liuzhou Luosifen (Liuzhou River Snails Rice Noodle) 4:33

1+ y ago4:33

4:33

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone, welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In this episode I talk about one of the most popular noodles in China-Liuzhou luoshifen. What is luoshifen? What's in it and what's the special ingredient that creates the uniquely stinky smell? Because of its huge popularity, we can now so many packaged luoshifen…

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寿司的故事 🍣 The Story of Sushi 6:02

1+ y ago6:02

6:02

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In today's episode, I talk about one of the most loved food in the world—Sushi. Where did sushi originate? Why do people say it is from China? And how did it evolve over time and become one of the most popular food now? Scripts and expressions below. Thank you for…

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巡演的幕后 Behind the Scenes at Concert Tours 5:40

1+ y ago5:40

5:40

Send us a Text Message. Hello everyone! In today's episode I talk about what happens behind the scene to make a concert tour successful. From negotiating revenue split with the venue , renting buses and hotel rooms in the planning phase, to setting up the stage in oftentimes less than a day and making sure all things work as they should, everything…

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