Best Peter Kaiser Podcasts (2024)

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F45's Revival: Inside Tom Dowd's Successful Turnaround of a Fitness Brand 36:44

12h ago36:44

36:44

In this episode, fitness mogul Tom Dowd reveals how he went from working long hours in his family's supermarket business to partnering with Mark Wahlberg and saving struggling franchise F45. Growing up instilled a strong work ethic in Dowd, but his biggest test came when he took over F45 in crisis. Through strategic partnerships, focusing on cultur…

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An Ecological History of Modern China, with Stevan Harrell — Part 2 1:15:14

18h ago1:15:14

1:15:14

This week on Sinica, Part 2 of the interview with anthropologist Stevan Harrell, professor emeritus at the University of Washington, about his magnum opus, An Ecological History of China. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first, as many important framing concepts are discussed in that episode! 1:44 “– The Four Horsemen of Ecopocalypse” and ecological dis…

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Make Profit in Tropical Paradise: Investing in Zanzibar with Kalojan Georgiev 22:30

4d ago22:30

22:30

In this episode, Joe De Sena, chats with his friend Kalojan Georgiev, currently residing in Zanzibar. Kalojan provides an engaging insight into the untapped potential of Zanzibar as a prime investment destination and a wonderful place to live. Kalojan highlights the significant return on investment in Zanzibar, which can reach up to 15-20%, far exc…

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An Ecological History of Modern China, with Stevan Harrell — Part 1 1:14:07

8d ago1:14:07

1:14:07

This week on Sinica, Part 1 of a two-part podcast with Stevan Harrell, Professor Emeritus in Anthropology at the University of Washington. Steve's groundbreaking book An Ecological History of Modern China represents the culmination of a professional lifetime of work in disparate fields. It synthesizes ideas from geography, earth science, biology, a…

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Fit at 98: Lala LaLanne’s Longevity Secrets 29:55

11d ago29:55

29:55

Meet the world's toughest inspiration - 98-year-old Lala LaLanne! In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with the fitness legend to uncover her secrets to breaking records, crushing workouts, and staying motivated well into her 90s. Listen as Elaine shares incredible stories of her and her late husband Jack's accomplishments over the decades. She'l…

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Peter Hessler on his new book, "Other Rivers: A Chinese Education" 1:26:15

15d ago1:26:15

1:26:15

This week on Sinica, the highly-regarded writer Peter Hessler joins to talk about his new book, out July 9: Other Rivers: A Chinese Education. Over 20 years after teaching with the Peace Corps in Fuling (the subject of his first book, Rivertown, Pete returns to China to teach at Sichuan University in Chengdu. He writes about the two cohorts of stud…

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It's Never Too Late to Test Your Limits with Gwendolyn Bounds 30:22

17d ago30:22

30:22

Tired of feeling stuck in a rut? Discover how taking on new challenges can make you feel alive again at any age. In this empowering episode, Gwendolyn Bounds shares how she conquered self-doubt and found her inner athlete later in life. She discusses her transformation from a sedentary to a competitive obstacle course racer through grit and communi…

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Taiwan, Ukraine, and the Sino-American Rivalry 1:19:21

22d ago1:19:21

1:19:21

This week on Sinica, a conversation that I moderated on May 30th called “Assessing the Impact of US-China Rivalry on Ukraine and Taiwan,” put on by the Ukrainian Platform for Contemporary China. The main organizer was my friend Vita Golod, who is the chair of the Ukrainian Association of Sinologists. The panelists are: Dmytro Burtsev, a Junior Fell…

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Too Much Comfort Kills | Joe de Sena and Zackary Paben 31:51

29d ago31:51

31:51

Joe and Zackary delve into the powerful symbolism behind carrying a couch through Spartan Races, a tribute to those struggling with addiction and a call to leave comfort for the community. Zach shares his personal story of overcoming addiction and physical challenges, emphasizing the importance of helping others, especially adaptive athletes, to co…

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Jonathan Chatwin on Deng Xiaoping's 1992 Southern Tour 1:00:09

29d ago1:00:09

1:00:09

This week on Sinica, Kaiser is joined by Jonathan Chatwin, author of a new book about Deng Xiaoping's "Southern Tour" of early 1992 — a pivotal event that renewed a commitment to economic reforms after they'd stalled following 1989, and seized the initiative from conservatives in the Chinese leadership. The book is called The Southern Tour: Deng Xi…

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How to Turn Challeges Into Triumph with Kristin Smedley 28:06

1M ago28:06

28:06

When Kristin Smedley's young son was diagnosed as blind, she was devastated. But rather than accepting limits, she became fiercely determined to give him every opportunity. Tapping into creative problem-solving skills from her own athletic past, Kristin empowered her son to navigate life fearlessly. Through using all available tools and relentless …

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Ed Lanfranco: from Hoarder to Historian 1:06:07

1M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

This week on the Sinica Podcast, Kaiser is joined by old friend Ed Lanfranco, who lived in Beijing from 1988 to 2009. An inveterate packrat, Ed managed to accumulate an incredible trove of documents, maps, photos, and ephemera from his years there and from the decades and even centuries before his arrival. Ed talks about his collection, and invites…

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Take Back Control of Your Life Now: Hal Elrod and How to Beat the Odds 25:54

1M ago25:54

25:54

Tired of just getting by each day without making progress toward your goals? Learn how one man used an unconventional morning routine to overcome a near-death experience, beat cancer against all odds, and write a bestselling book impacting millions. Hal Elrod shares his strategies for developing resilience in the face of adversity, finding peace wi…

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Jay Kuo on Beijing's Gay 90s 1:09:15

1M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to welcome — my brother! Jay Kuo is a Broadway writer & producer, and the man behind the terrific U.S. politics-focused Substack newsletter The Status Kuo. In a previous life, from 1996 to 2000, he was also really active in Beijing's gay community, just at the time when homosexuality was being decriminalized and w…

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Spartan Mindset in Modern Business | Joe de Sena and Kevin Kaiser 28:41

1M ago28:41

28:41

Kevin Kaiser has an unconventional approach to business that was shaped by his roots growing up on a farm in Canada. As a professor at Wharton, one of the top business schools in the world, Kaiser is challenging the status quo. In this fascinating podcast episode, Kaiser shares the philosophies that have made him an outlier - treating companies lik…

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The Struggle for Taiwan: Sulmaan Wasif Khan of Tufts University on his new book 1:46:08

2M ago1:46:08

1:46:08

This week on Sinica, I chat with Sulmaan Wasif Khan, professor of history and international relations at the Fletcher School at Tufts University, about his book The Struggle for Taiwan: A History of America, China, and the Island Caught Between, which comes on May 14. 4:28 — The Cairo Agreement 6:59 — General George Marshall, George Kennan, and the…

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The Shocking Truth About Fitness That Will Change Your Life 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

Dr. John Jaquish discovered a revolutionary way to build strong bones that goes against everything you've been told. In this insightful conversation with Joe De Sena, Dr, John reveals how he cured his own mother's osteoporosis and created a $100 million business - all by ignoring conventional wisdom. He will also open your eyes to why workouts like…

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jane Perlez on her new podcast series, Face-Off 1:02:00

2M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

This week on Sinica, veteran reporter Jane Perlez, who served as bureau chief for the New York Times in Beijing until 2019, joins to discuss her new podcast series Face-Off, which explores different facets of the U.S.-China relationship. We also talk about the state of Western journalism in China in the wake of tit-for-tat expulsions of reporters f…

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Lessons on Continuous Learning and Pushing Yourself with Peter Frintzilas 18:00

2M ago18:00

18:00

In this episode, Joe se Sena is having an insightful conversation with TeamSnap CEO Pete Frintzilas. Pete shares how facing challenges as a child of immigrants built his resilience and success. He discusses lessons learned on instilling a strong work ethic in kids without spoiling them. Joe and Pete also discuss how continuous learning and seeking …

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Political Scientist Iza Ding on Authoritarianism, Legitimacy, and "Resilience" 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

This week on Sinica, Iza Ding, associate professor of political science at Northwestern University and author of The Performative State: Public Scrutiny and Environmental Governance in China, joins to share her ideas on how American academia has framed and problematized authoritarianism, especially when it comes to China. A deep and subtle thinker,…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Peter Kaiser Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Sinica Podcast

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Film Chat - with Seizure Kaiser

Seizure Kaiser

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The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena

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Meditate This!

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President's Chapel @ Elim Bible Institute & College

Elim Bible Institute & College

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F45's Revival: Inside Tom Dowd's Successful Turnaround of a Fitness Brand 36:44

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An Ecological History of Modern China, with Stevan Harrell — Part 2 1:15:14

1
Make Profit in Tropical Paradise: Investing in Zanzibar with Kalojan Georgiev 22:30

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An Ecological History of Modern China, with Stevan Harrell — Part 1 1:14:07

1
Fit at 98: Lala LaLanne’s Longevity Secrets 29:55

1
Peter Hessler on his new book, "Other Rivers: A Chinese Education" 1:26:15

1
It's Never Too Late to Test Your Limits with Gwendolyn Bounds 30:22

1
Taiwan, Ukraine, and the Sino-American Rivalry 1:19:21

1
Too Much Comfort Kills | Joe de Sena and Zackary Paben 31:51

1
Jonathan Chatwin on Deng Xiaoping's 1992 Southern Tour 1:00:09

1
How to Turn Challeges Into Triumph with Kristin Smedley 28:06

1
Ed Lanfranco: from Hoarder to Historian 1:06:07

1
Take Back Control of Your Life Now: Hal Elrod and How to Beat the Odds 25:54

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Jay Kuo on Beijing's Gay 90s 1:09:15

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Spartan Mindset in Modern Business | Joe de Sena and Kevin Kaiser 28:41

1
The Struggle for Taiwan: Sulmaan Wasif Khan of Tufts University on his new book 1:46:08

1
The Shocking Truth About Fitness That Will Change Your Life 33:30

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jane Perlez on her new podcast series, Face-Off 1:02:00

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Lessons on Continuous Learning and Pushing Yourself with Peter Frintzilas 18:00

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Political Scientist Iza Ding on Authoritarianism, Legitimacy, and "Resilience" 1:00:10

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