Best Chengdu Living Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 7: Where will China-U.S. trade go? 30:06

1M ago30:06

30:06

Wondering where China-U.S. trade will go? We talked about ten questions into the China-U.S. trade with Dr. Xia Le, Chief Economist for Asia at Spain's second largest bank BBVA. He is also an Academic Committee Member at the International Finance Forum. Click on the play button and have a listen to the refreshing observation into the trade relation …

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Episode 6: Global Economic Prospects 2024: World Bank 35:46

3M ago35:46

35:46

In this episode, we'd like to share with you an academic workshop on the global economic prospects in 2024. The speaker is Ayhan Kose, World Bank's Deputy Chief Economist and Director of the Prospects Group. The group produces the World Bank's flagship reports, one of which is Global Economic Prospects, discussed in this episode. The Q&A section wa…

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Episode 5: A South African in Beijing 25:09

4M ago25:09

25:09

Right before the Spring Festival holiday, I sat down with my colleague Andre. Andre is from South Africa and he has lived in six different cities over the past 5 years in China. He told me Beijing is definitely his favourite. Wondering why and how are these cities like in his eyes? What are his best and worst days in China? Don't miss this episode …

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Episode 4: An American in Chengdu 38:37

7M ago38:37

38:37

"Chengdu is the city I plan to die in," said Matt Balcerak, an American who has been living in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province for over a decade. He'll share us his views about the city, the people and especially the food there in Chengdu. Don't miss it!

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Episode 3: Interview with Leslie Maasdorp, VP of New Development Bank 18:55

11M ago18:55

18:55

The New Development Bank (NDB) is a multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) with the purpose of mobilizing resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in emerging markets and developing countries. The bank has just turned eight years old. Let's sit down with Mr. Leslie…

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Episode 2: Brazilian scholar on partnership between Brazil and China 14:38

1y ago14:38

14:38

"Today, we increasingly see China as a partner complementing many of the technologies in areas that we need to promote our own development in Brazil." A Brazilian scholar in Shanghai shares her thoughts on the partnership between Brazil and China.

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Episode 1: U.S. scholar on China's major country diplomacy 23:21

1y ago23:21

23:21

"We may be reaching a tipping point where various countries in the world understand that China can play a constructive role, must play a constructive role to help solve crises."Josef Gregory Mahoney, an American professor in Shanghai shares his thoughts on China's major-country diplomacy.He first came to China in 1988. Now, he teaches politics and …

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#35: Looking Back on 40 Years of Chengdu History

4+ y ago

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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. The post #35: Looking Back on 40 Years of Chengdu History appeared first on Chengdu Living.…

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#35: Looking Back on 40 Years of Chengdu History

4+ y ago

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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. The post #35: Looking Back on 40 Years of Chengdu History appeared first on Chengdu Living.…

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#34: Cryptocurrencies & China in 2019 36:54

5y ago36:54

36:54

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 & China in 2019 appeared first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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#34: Cryptocurrencies & China in 2019 36:54

5y ago36:54

36:54

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 & China in 2019 appeared first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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#33: The Rise of MMA in China 53:28

5y ago53:28

53:28

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 on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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#33: The Rise of MMA in China 53:28

5y ago53:28

53:28

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 on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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#32: Health & Fitness in Chengdu 42:32

5y ago42:32

42:32

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 #32: Health & Fitness in Chengdu appeared first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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#32: Health & Fitness in Chengdu 42:32

5y ago42:32

42:32

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 #32: Health & Fitness in Chengdu appeared first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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#31: Kickstarting Augmented Reality in Chengdu 36:41

5y ago36:41

36:41

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 first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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#31: Kickstarting Augmented Reality in Chengdu 36:41

5y ago36:41

36:41

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 first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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#30: Motorcycling in Chengdu and Across China with Carl

5+ y ago

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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 Carl appeared first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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#30: Motorcycling in Chengdu and Across China with Carl

5+ y ago

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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 Carl appeared first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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Podcast #29: Mastering Mandarin with Luke of Mandarin Blueprint 59:51

5+ y ago59:51

59:51

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 Mandarin Blueprint appeared first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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Podcast #29: Mastering Mandarin with Luke of Mandarin Blueprint 59:51

5+ y ago59:51

59:51

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 Mandarin Blueprint appeared first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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Semicircle // The Go! Team // MUSIC ROULETTE // 2018 16:25

5+ y ago16:25

16:25

Two first-time listeners of The Go! Team try to figure out what on earth they just heard.~Hosts: Michelle Avenant and Travis CarlyleEdited by Michelle AvenantSemicircle tracks featured (in order of appearance):- Chain Link Fence- Hey!- Semicircle Song- All the Way Live- The Answer's No - Now What's the Question?- Mayday…

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The Deconstruction // Eels // 2018 10:49

5+ y ago10:49

10:49

A long-time Eels listener and his first-time Eels-listening partner discuss the artist's 2018 release. ~Hosts: Michelle Avenant and Travis CarlyleEdited by Michelle AvenantTracks featured (in order of appearance)- The Deconstruction (Eels)- Bone Dry (Eels)- The Quandary (Eels)- Big in Japan (Tom Waits)- Premonition (Eels)- Sweet Scorched Earth (Eel…

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Ruins // First Aid Kit // MUSIC ROULETTE // 2018 13:33

5+ y ago13:33

13:33

Two first-time listeners of Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit review the band's latest album.~Hosts: Michelle Avenant and Travis CarlyleEdited by Michelle AvenantFirst Aid Kit songs featured (in order of appearance):- My Wild Sweet Love (album: Ruins)- Tiger Mountain Peasant Song (Fleet Foxes cover)- Postcard (Ruins)- Ruins (Ruins)- Rebel Heart (Ruins…

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God's Favorite Customer // Father John Misty // 2018 13:30

5+ y ago13:30

13:30

A day-one Father John Misty fan and his partner (who just doesn't get Father John Misty) review the US indie-folk-rock artist's latest album. Hosts: Michelle Avenant and Travis CarlyleEdited by Travis CarlyleGod's Favorite Customer tracks featured (in order of appearance):- God's Favorite Customer- Hangout at the Gallows- Just Dumb Enough to Try- P…

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7 // Beach House // 2018 13:53

5+ y ago13:53

13:53

Two long-time Beach House fans discuss what they like about the band's seventh studio album. ~Hosts: Michelle Avenant and Travis CarlyleEdited by Travis CarlyleBeach House tracks featured (in order of appearance):- Woo (album: 7)- Myth (Bloom)- L'Inconnue (7)- Drunk in LA (7)- Lemon Glow (7)- Last Ride (7)- Dark Spring (7)…

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Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino // Arctic Monkeys // 2018 31:26

5+ y ago31:26

31:26

Two long-time Arctic Monkeys fans discuss their feelings about the band's controversial new album. ~Hosted by Michelle Avenant and Travis CarlyleEdited by Michelle Avenant and Travis CarlyleArctic Monkeys tracks featured (in order of appearance):- Star Treatment (album: Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino)- The View from the Afternoon (Whatever People …

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Grid of Points // Grouper // 2018 18:36

5+ y ago18:36

18:36

Travis and Michelle say mostly good things about an album they wish was longer.~Hosted by Michelle Avenant and Travis CarlyleEdited by Michelle AvenantGrid of Points tracks featured (in order of appearance):- The Races- Thanksgiving Song- Blouse- Breathing- Birthday Song- Driving- Parking LotBy The Indiesputable Podcast

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Sex & Food // Unknown Mortal Orchestra // 2018 20:08

5+ y ago20:08

20:08

Michelle and Travis whine about an album they mutually dislike.~Hosts: Michelle Avenant and Travis CarlyleEdited by Michelle AvenantSex & Food tracks featured (in order of appearance):- A God Called Hubris- Major League Chemicals- Ministry of Alienation- Hunnybee- Chronos Feasts on His Children- American Guilt- Not in Love We're Just High…

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Now Only // Mount Eerie // 2018 38:05

5+ y ago38:05

38:05

Travis and Michelle discuss the saddest piece of media that either of them have ever consumed.~Hosts: Michelle Avenant and Travis CarlyleEdited by Travis CarlyleBackground Music:Now Only (album) by Mount EerieBy The Indiesputable Podcast

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Podcast #28: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Chengdu 1:01:52

6y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

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.By Chengdu Living

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Podcast #28: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Chengdu 1:01:52

6y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

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.By Chengdu Living

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Podcast #27: One Month in Chinese Jail 1:01:52

6+ y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

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 on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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Podcast #27: One Month in Chinese Jail 1:01:52

6+ y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

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 on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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Podcast #26: Mastering Chinese 37:31

6+ y ago37:31

37:31

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 on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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Podcast #26: Mastering Chinese 37:31

6+ y ago37:31

37:31

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 on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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Podcast #25: Moving Money Out of China & Bitcoin 42:09

6+ y ago42:09

42:09

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. The post Podcast #25: Moving Money Out of China & Bitcoin appeared first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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Podcast #25: Moving Money Out of China & Bitcoin 42:09

6+ y ago42:09

42:09

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. The post Podcast #25: Moving Money Out of China & Bitcoin appeared first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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Podcast #24: Sichuan Food in Chengdu 36:48

7y ago36:48

36:48

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 first on Chengdu Living.By Chengdu Living

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