The Bridge to China

Alan Greenspan, former FED Chair, said recently that a “US recession is likely.” Does two years of white-hot inflation, coupled with student loans coming due in Q3 and rising interest rates mean a recession is inevitable? In this episode, Jason and Alex offer you tips, tricks and insights that you might need to insulate yourself and your family from a possible recession.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From YouTube to Bilibili and documentary making and more, today’s guest literally rewrote the signs in Dongguan. Listen in as an English, Chinese, and Spanish influencer tells personal tales of travelling in a RV across China to produce an all-encompassing documentary. Mr. Gao also shares with us his sky-diving, scuba-diving, strongman-competition-finishing stories that are too good to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British stand-up comedian Kei Gambit describes the process of becoming the most well-known fictional character in China: The Monkey King. We ask him how he prepares for roles in movies like Moon Man, The Wandering Earth II and Battle for Changjin Lake. He and Alex discuss comedy clubs in Beijing and China. From a comic series and universe to publishing fantasy novels, Kei’s portfolio in media is hard to measure in scope. You’ll want to hear the stories of how this former Liverpool police officer became a star in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We invite UK-Australian key opinion leader and media commentator Jerry Grey for a discussion of China’s rebound. We talk about China’s feverish December hibernation and then rebound in consumerism. If you want the truth about life in China today, this episode will set the record straight. Who got COVID? Did Beijing turn into a ghost town? How did the biggest New Year’s Eve in years kick off after three weeks of hibernation across the fastest growing major economy in the world? Join in the discussion on The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting from January, passport applications have been resumed for outbound travelers in China. This is coupled with the removal of COVID tests and quarantine for all inbound traffic. With Chinese tourists spending twice as much as any other nation in 2019, the return of the tourism based global economy is here once again. We break down the business of busy businesses in the heart of the fastest growing major economy on earth. Find out more with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Beibei discuss the cultural similarities and differences between the US and China regarding kids having smartphones. Will your child be exposed to dangers real and digital? Or are smartphones indispensable to keeping up with the new digital literacy? What’s the balance between getting left behind and being exposed to all the information in the world? Increasingly Chinese kids have watches which watch out for them. We tell you how to keep your kids safe in a world of ones and zeros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noah Kartha has already lived in three Chinese cities in his three years in China. Join us as he tells stories about the real life fairyland in Harbin. He explains why he walked 120,000 steps in the city of Ningbo in China. And he tells us about his family adventures throughout India and what he misses about the US. And what else does Chengdu have to offer other than pandas and hot pots? He also tells us about his favorite place on earth. Now where could that be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which coastal city in China is attractive to expats? YouTuber and IG-Fashion-Influencer King Kwesi joins The Bridge. This influencer defines what’s trending unto himself. Listen in to how he made China his home, his take on fashion, food fusion, and building bridge between Africa and China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent study reveals that 38% of people managed to cope with anxiety and stress during the pandemic with the companionship from their pets. Ever wondered which animals are the most well-loved pets across cultures and continents? Can dogs cry tears of joy? Listen in and learn about the pets that are loved by 60 million Chinese families. Jason even tries to convince Beibei to adopt a dog… Will he succeed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sick of sickening stories and news? Tired of tiring tales of 2022? We at The Bridge give you reasons to realize that 2022 has had plenty to be celebrated. From renewable energy, rockets, and twin spacecrafts at the space station and 100% green energy grid in California, 2022 was actually quite spectacular. Listen in, relax, and let's share the good news. Jason and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, holder of 42 doctorates, world-renowned economics Professor, bestselling author and president of the UN’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network, joins The Bridge. He discusses his ideas on the US-China relationship. We ask him how China and the US can work together to build a shared future. He explains how the US, Europe and China can work together to help develop Africa and other developing regions of the world for the benefit of everyone. This interview might just change your worldview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another year-end, and many have started to set up their new year's goal. What's practical and what's not? Can you work yourself to death? 2% of people who exercise suffer from exercise-associated hemorrhage according to Dr. Vivek Nambiar. Too little exercise can also lead to unpleasant consequences… Everything in moderation is a part of Chinese cultural outlook according to co-host Beibei. Listen in and be a part of the conversation on The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Alex bring you the Christmas angle you weren’t expecting. What is Christmas like in Beijing? Tens of millions of Christmas trees are wasted each year worldwide. Have you considered donating them to the nearest zoo? We talk turkey and the trending Christmas concepts lighting the way by starlight to your childhood memories. Listen, like, and lose yourself in the hilarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to go home and see your family before Christmas or travel to some beautiful place to celebrate the New Year, but do you want to take a long flight where every passenger has their own musical instrument? Sounds either like a dream or a nightmare depending on who you are. This happened. Hear about the hilarious online ratio that has an airline rethinking its marketing strategy. Drinking, fighting, and taking over the intercom are just the start. We have the absolute funniest and most frightening stories from 36,000 feet. You will thank yourself for joining the conversation with Jason and Alex, on The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Persuasion also means willing to be persuaded. What is cordial discourse? How does it work? And where do we begin? From marketing to the logic of the Greeks, Beibei and Jason fill your tool kit. We give you the means to being nice, while changing hearts and minds. Like, subscribe and relax. We’ve got this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some know that the peace sign is an insult in certain countries but did you know that crossing your fingers for luck could also mean number ten or ‘I’m Lying’? Do you know the hand gestures for counting one to ten? We’ve got that too. Find out more with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millions of folks all over the world have spent time in isolation. We discuss the newly minted term ‘The Great Re-imagination.’ From divorces to new romance, meditation, dietary changes and upgraded skill sets, the world is not the same. Tens of millions of Americans have changed their jobs. Millions of others have learned new skills or gone back to university. Have people’s skills and priorities been upgraded? Listen in and we’ll let you in on today’s trends with BeiBei and Jason on The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss hygiene around the world in the twenty first century. Have we gone far enough or too far? Hand washing? Sure. Spraying babies with germ killing sprays? Slow down a minute. Is it time for us to boost our immune system? Find out more with Jason and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One man’s daughter asks her father to save the world, one bag of crisps at a time. His answer: “Alright then, I will.” We discuss their story and other companies taking on the plastic-apocalypse. Don’t have a credit card? That’s okay, that’s how much plastic is inside you right now. We were shocked too. Listen in and we explore answers to questions we’re all wondering. This is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When does a healthy interest in celebrity life become a mental health issue? We discuss ‘Parasocial Relationships’. From movie posters to hysterical K-Pop fans and learning Spanish to talk to footballers, what’s a celebrity crush and what is obsession? When is a role model healthy? And when is it insanity? How would you feel if folks you don’t know followed you to your home? Listen in with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From contemporary dance in China’s capital to rescuing animals and maintaining the most advanced kindergartens in China, today’s guest doesn’t seem to rest. Where would you take you mom to in China? What shocked this guest in Beijing? Where does one garden in a megacity? Listen in to find out. Winners click the subscribe button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The news is full of stories of war, famine and a coming global recession. All the while people are meant to believe the fault lies with other nations, peoples and ways of life. We’ve got the antidote: cross cultural communication. People in America, Mexico, England and China are just that: people. How can we understand each other better? Let’s talk. Sit down and we’ll bring you the tools you need to understand your neighbors around the world. This is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.