The Bridge to China

Forbes has named 2022 ‘The Year of Work Place Culture.” As waves of people around the world return to the office, office culture is being dissected. Many people in Beijing now are working from home again due to recent resurgence of the virus. What works? What doesn’t? And what need to be reworked? This show takes you to the new trends and the science driving it. ‘The Bridge’ takes you from your water cooler on a journey into the science of ‘9 to 5.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beibei and Jason find a point of heated cultural contention: turkey meat? From history to laughing about chicken feet, we cover the American tradition of carving the turkey. What does Thanksgiving have to do with China, Liberia, and Canada? The answer will surprise you. Listen in and get the inside scoop before arriving at the family home. We may just save you from your crazy uncle. This is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ Fantwan plays the biggest house venues in China from Beijing to Chengdu. Is boxing legal in China? Fantwan discusses the boxing scene and his victorious ascent to champion in China’s capital. Fantwan has stories of helicopter crashes, life on an oil rig and making Beijing his home. Listen in as he promoted green energy jobs for the youth and his journeys across China as a musician and more. Prepare to be dazzled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From fake presidents to copies of you and your loved ones deepfakes are becoming part of our daily lives. What could go wrong? We discuss the good, the bad, and the beautiful on this episode of The Bridge to keep you at the front of trends affecting us all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans have Chinatowns. Do Chinese have American towns? Going to cowboy towns and civil war parks is an American past-time. Do Chinese have time machines into their own past? We talk about the aesthetics of what’s different. The Bridge takes you on an insider’s tour of the places people go to step out of here and now. Join us on a journey into our society’s imagination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest has lived in China long enough to see the landscape change, literally. Mario Cavolo of Mr. Ma’s China Adventures, a youtube channel, shares stories of life in China dating back decades. Listen as he discusses playing jazz piano at China’s biggest venues. He has been an actor in major Chinese movies, written 5 books, been a member of the American Chamber of Commerce, produced and starred in documentaries and more. You’ve got to hear some of these stories. This is The Bridge.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital Literacy is now non-negotiable in our daily work. It’s no longer enough to be able to use Office tools and send an email. Employers are only hiring people who can constantly adapt to a suite of ever-changing mediums. Listen in as we highlight some of the tools you’ll need in your kit to thrive in the new digital normal whether you work in the US, China, England or anywhere. This is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hosts of The Bridge talk about… Chinchillas? Ever wondered which animals are the most well-loved companions across cultures and continents? Why don’t many Beijingers have big dogs? Listen in and learn about the pets inhabiting the homes of modern Chinese families. Can dogs cry tears of joy? Jason tries to convince Beibei to adopt a dog… Will it work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Newcastle to Beijing, today’s guest has been there and back again. Tomas Fletcher discusses moving to the Republic of Georgia, China and visiting five continents. Alex and Jason grill him Xinjiang barbeque and the need for speed on the football pitch. Want to know why people make Beijing their home? Listen up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this recap clip of The Bridge, Jason and BeiBei shared their observation of the evolving beverage trend, and what is Duck Poop Tea? Would you like a cup? Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We tell you how China’s import decisions affect you. From make-up to pizza chains and your bank account this is an episode you can’t miss. We explain how an expo in Shanghai might just shake up the global economy. From lipstick to coffee beans, and airplane parts we have packed this episode to the brim. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research from the Journal of Experimental Physiology says night owls are dropping like flies. The Bridge digs deep into the science of sleep so you don’t have to. From temperature to timing, tossing, and turning, we lay it on you. Join us for a journey into the third of your life you’ve been neglecting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some folks dream of travelling around the world. Today’s guest did it. From Michigan and the Great Lakes of the US to Japan and China, today’s guest has insights that will change your outlook. This humble globe-trotter now helps at risk youth from her hometown. How do the US and China stack up? Keara weighs the pros and cons of life in one of the biggest cities on earth against her modest town in the heart of America. You’ll be glad you heard this. The is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Jason giggles and talks about candy and parties in the US, Beibei warns him that the Gates of Hell will be opening up. Listen in to help ward off evil spirits and help your loved ones find their way. Also, we let you know how to send your ancestors cash in the afterlife. From candy to billions of dollars, we have everything you’ve ever wanted on Halloween. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest list of the biggest cities in the world has dropped. The Bridge talks you through the best and worst of life in the big apples of the world. If you think life in the country is great, get a load of this. To see the colossal cityscapes of today’s world, listen in, like and leave a comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge is joined by special guest: Josh Lapidus is the founder of a payroll & benefits company based in the U.S.. He discusses his journey to China, bringing more than 30 people to a Chinese town for his wedding and working in China doing travel promotional work. He says living in Suzhou is like living in half of the heaven, why is that? Join us on The Bridge with Jason, BeiBei and Josh to Suzhou, Chengdu and Hainan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge sits down with Matt of YouTube’s “JaYoe Nation.” Matt’s travels around the world have been followed by tens of millions of people. Matt discusses his tours of Japan, Mount Everest, touring Europe and the future of his world touring. How do you make instant friends with locals on the side of a mountain? Matt has got these stories and more. Join us for a discussion with an American who lived in China for 15 years. This is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Different people adapt to a new nation and a new culture in different ways. Do Chinese people also eat ‘American food?’ Can you stay Irish in India? Why are their so many expats who don't learn Chinese, Korean and Japanese while living in these places? Can someone adapt and remain an alien in a foreign land? Alex and Jason discuss the spectrum of culture diversity and conservation of one’s nationality in new a foreign land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it possible to change a stinky river with floating trash into a clean, posh and fancy place where people want to hang out? Have you heard of an APP to report pollution? From monitoring water quality to renewing wetlands, to water diversion super projects, we steer you through them all. Step on board and we’ll set sail, together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A renown international travel vlogger outlines what people get wrong about foreign countries, and how to create meaningful content along the way. Want to start a vlog? He tells us the biggest mistakes people make. Trip Bitten’s American host Miguel discusses his choice to live in China and gives you a peak into life as globe trotter and the truth of travel today. Tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 years ago, it seemed like when a climate catastrophe happened it was in every newspaper on the planet. Now not a single newspaper can cover everything on any given day. From fires, floods and heat waves, our world is changing. We guide you through the mine field of calamity to the safer shores of hope on the horizon. Listen in to contextualize and relax, after we tell you of the trauma, we’ll take you to the tranquil; You’ll laugh; you’ll care; you’ll be in the know: this is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the connection between commercials and consumerism? What were your most memorable memes on TV and radio? Are you still bombarded with as much commercials as before using smart phones? Beibei and Jason share famous commercials from the world over. Listen in: be entertained, and be part of the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beibei schools Jason on the nuances of Chinese phrases. The Bridge explores the origins of English phrases in China. From ‘a frog in a well’ to ‘blind men feeling elephants,’ this show is packed full of analogies and cultural insights. Want to make a splash at your next soirée? We’ve got the idioms you need to sound like a pro. This is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not all Chinese families make their kids read the words of Confucius, yet his teachings are everywhere in Chinese values. We talk about American individualism, filial piety and the holiday for elders you might not know about. Tune in to stay two steps ahead in global discourse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge visits the frontiers of technology to give you the insights to keep you relevant in the fastest period of change in human history. Join Beibei and Jason and find out when to join the metaverse, how to instantly make free original art, and enjoy doing so from the back seat of cars with no steering wheels today. Listen in and stay ahead of the tech curve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Wang, who’s made Beijing his home for the past 6 years, joins us in the studio. We ask him about the movie industries in both the US and China. He talks about his craft, his hobbies and decision to share China’s stories with the world. An artist whose works include some of the biggest movie franchises on earth, Andy tells us about some of his biggest career moves and what the future of film looks like from both sides of the Pacific. Tune in and listen in as Andy takes on the future of our favorite past time: film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beibei and Jason interview Dr. Frank Stonier, an American who joined his community to help fight a fire in the mountains around Chongqing. We discuss how he helped, and his skyrocketing fame in China today. Frank’s story is one which brings our worlds together. Listen in and learn about the man who fought with his Chinese community to protect his city. You have got to hear this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge looks at assimilation like you’ve never seen it before. Do you talk about Lincoln at parties or the latest Netflix release? We thought so. What makes someone American today? What does it take to live in China vs become Chinese? Alex and Jason hash out the politics of cultural integration from new angles. So, sit back, laugh and join in the fun on The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge is joined by globe-trotter Jalayana Miller to talk about what changes as you live abroad. Chinese love to drink hot water. Could you give up ice to integrate into a new life? What is the difference between a fresh off the boat expat in China vs a tried-and-true immigrant.? What’s weird, fresh and new about living in New York after Nanjing? Join The Bridge and become a part of the global conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss a viral vlogger’s attempt to reclaim her Chinese identity after quitting English language learning at Harvard. What’s in a name? From French traditions on naming for the day one is born to new names in new languages, Alex and Jason tour the world inside ourselves. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet?” What about a language? Join the Bridge for a journey deep into the culture of identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The climate emergency has arrived. The US is set to spend hundreds of billions getting into the green-game. Europe, China and the US are leading the world into a new greener future. Will the US be able to turn the tables on carbon emissions? Beibei and Jason discuss the most important topic of our times. ‘Podcast and chill’ has never been so hot. We’ve got the facts and the talking points to keep you cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as Alex schools Jason on the intricacies of Moon Cakes, Lore and regional insider tradition. This episode dives deep to showcase the past present and future of the biggest holiday of the fall in China and all of east Asia. Want to join in the fun? We show you how to get your moon gazing on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Beibei are joined by Rick Fakhre from California to talk about what its like to teach in America today. A teacher for more than a decade, Rick recently stepped down from his teaching position. He discusses the reasons he may be leaving the profession and what needs to change to make the job more appealing for qualified professionals. And he also shares the moment when he had to say goodbye to his students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inflation is costing the average American $717 more a month, analysis shows. For many, that’s a pain they have to deal with in everyday life. Find out more on this recap clip of The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this recap segment of The Bridge, Jerry Grey, a British Australian who has lived in China for more than 18 years shared his story of riding a bike across China for three times. Also he shared his observation about the development of the Greater Bay Area in Southern China. What is the attraction there? And what has he experienced during the trips in China? Find out more with Jason, BeiBei and Jerry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beibei and Jason discuss people with special needs and special skills. From curing color blindness to the cutting edge of hearing research The Bridge talks about the edge of science. How can the visually impaired find their way around China? Find out in the most global podcast on the market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chinatowns in many countries are major attractions to tourists. What are the things that you want to share with The Bridge about cultural diffusion? Welcome to share with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans have been struggling to save more money recently as prices keep growing. Some drive less to cut gas expenditure, and some dine out less but cook more at home. At the same time, some people are over-spending to purchase unnecessary stuff. The Bridge looks at some of the best and brightest investors and their financial advice. From paying off debts to budgeting and investing slowly and steadily, we discuss how to start preparing for retirement in style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you being micro managed or do you think it's your company culture? Find out more on this recap edition of The Bridge with Alex and Jason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team at The Bridge brings you the latest in dieting and self-care. Losing unwanted fat need not come at a price. We talk about losing weight with host Jason, who recently lost 80 pounds. Listen in to stay healthy while getting ready for your debut at the beach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to spend and not spend wisely in trying times? Have you been borrowing more on your credit card? Are you checking the gas prices everyday in the hope of seeing it go down? We know how it feels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever thought of moving to a new country? For example, to China? Life in China could blow your mind if you have been immersed in western media depictions of the country. But how to find a job? How to make new friendships and find a home there? Here are some tried and tested tips from Jason and Alex on The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Qixi Festival is one of five different romantic holidays celebrated in China. On the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, heaven and earth are joined for two lovers. Join the Bridge and learn how you can share the magic with the one you love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We invite cross communications specialist Jerry Grey onto the show to discuss England, Australia and living 18 years in China. Jerry describes riding a bicycle across China three times including his sojourn into Xinjiang and the mountains of Guangdong. We ask him about China now verses China 18 years ago and he gives us surprising insights you’ll want to hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beibei and Jason discuss the future of child care in the US. We talk about global trends in childcare and how families can help in complicated times. If you are expecting or just started a family, you absolutely need to hear about the latest trends in caring for your young ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cutting edge research shows that a monitored employee slows productivity and even leads to employee theft of company property. Alex, an expert in cross cultural competence training delves into the similarities and differences in business culture around the world. This episode of The Bridge will make a manager out of you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America faces a cruel daily reality. Many products from food to oil are more expensive than ever...Inflation is at 9.1% according to US Bureau of Labor Statistics. How can Americans tide themselves over? Jason and Beibei dive deep to shine a light on the complex network of levers changing your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America is still a place many people are desperate to enter. With legal vehicles difficult to overcome for many, they are turning to literal vehicles. Recently tragedy struck many illegal immigrants entering the US and Spain. We look at the root of this trend and surprising solutions we can all get behind. This episode of The Bridge is a must for your ears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this recap clip, Jesse and Tom shared their opinions about digital gift-giving. They are standup comedians who used to work in China. Jesse Appell can speak perfect Mandarin and make Chinese audience laugh. Tom Xia is a Chinese American, born in Harbin. He's also a director but now a milk dad with two babies. They've got witty jokes with perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a seemingly endless series of crisis affecting the UK and the US, will Chinese families send their kids to study there? The Bridge talks about why Chinese students are rethinking their educational plans and how much it is going to cost the west. Join us at the cutting edge of trends in global education with BeiBei and Jason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.