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BEDROCK PODCASTRAVENLOFT REALM OF TERROR BOXED SET DISCUSSION PART TWOThe mists of sleep descend on Brendan and threaten to spirit him to the Nightmare Lands as we talk about chapters dealing with fear and horror checks, curses, Vistani and more.
2021-05-061h 20
How China Works2020 NYE Show with guest PADDY ROBERTSONMerry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and let us be the first to wish you a Happy New Year! This week, Brendan is catching up on editing and posting Yingying's recent interviews, and for our New Year's show we're very glad to bring you PADDY ROBERTSON. Paddy has been living in Beijing 6 years and is CEO of SmartAir. SmartAir is one of the first registered B-Corps in China and has been recognized and awarded as a leading Social Enterprise / Impact company. Happy New Years from us here at the show! We'll see you in 2021. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQUgEABdkmWbWfmDmXhJpQ Instagram: http...
2020-12-3141 min
BEDROCK PODCASTMETAL WORKSHOP EPISODE 28: INTO THE WOOD SHOP TOP-TEN NON-METAL SONGSWe sell our souls for rock and roll, classical, baroque, soul, country and pop, to venture away from metal and discuss our favorite songs from other genres of music. There is no money in metal anymore so we're selling out big time to make the big bucks. Listen to the episode and check out our playlists below:
Jim's Top Ten Non-Metal Songs (+1 honorable mention)
Brendan's Top Ten Non-Metal Songs (+1 honorable mention)
2020-12-221h 21
How China WorksFall 2020 Catch-Up Show | BRENDAN DAVIS and YINGYING LIWelcome back! Please enjoy this BRAND NEW SHOW as Yingying and Brendan get caught up on what’s been happening the last several months, including Yingying’s massive Chinese historical project, Brendan’s new YouTube show, what it’s like for us at the moment in Beijing and Los Angeles, respectively, what’s next, and much more. This episode is available as both an audio podcast AND a multi-cam VIDEO show on YouTube at https://youtu.be/z5_bbkFR3C8 or howchinaworkspodcast.com for more info!
2020-09-1837 min
If I Knew You BetterKEVIN GEIGER & BRENDAN DAVIS | Fretful Laowai: EndgameSERIES FINALE. On this, the last episode of the show, KEVIN GEIGER and BRENDAN DAVIS discuss their lives in 3 acts, namely Reckoning: with what’s happened and what’s changed, Orientation: to where we REALLY are, right now - us and the world, and Transformation: the only good option for us moving forward, in our opinions. Adapt or die, right? You can also watch this episode on my YouTube channel (the new show will live there when ready) at https://www.youtube.com/user/SMCineman/ and add / contact me via my Twitter @VeritasInLux. THANK YOU for the great support over the ye...
2020-07-0100 min
Big Fish in the Middle KingdomKEVIN GEIGER | Fretful Laowai: Rear Window EditionThis month’s “Fretful Laowai: Rear Window Edition” finds KEVIN GEIGER and Brendan catching on 3 main topics: the new normal, our new thoughts about the state of things, and the new directions we’re going in - all observed from our respective rear apartment windows: BD in Los Angeles, and Kevin in his new home of Taipei. Enjoy!
2020-05-1600 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomBRENDAN DAVIS | The Grey Space, Cinematography, and CinemATL PodcastsIn the last week I’ve been a guest on THREE shows I love, so instead of releasing new interviews of my own, I wanted to take a break and acknowledge / share the shows that folks were nice enough to invite me on. Special THANKS to all involved with making the Grey Space Podcast, The Cinematography Podcast, and the CinemATL Podcast. Links below to check them all out! Grey Space Podcast: https://youtu.be/VSKCGHftiX8 CinemATL Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/ycyuhxan The Cinematography Podcast: http://camnoir.com/podcast/ep71/
2020-04-1700 minIf I Knew You BetterBRENDAN DAVIS | The Grey Space, Cinematography, and CinemATL Podcasts In the last week I’ve been a guest on THREE shows I love, so instead of releasing new interviews of my own, I wanted to take a break and acknowledge / share the shows that folks were nice enough to invite me on. Special THANKS to all involved with making the Grey Space Podcast, The Cinematography Podcast, and the CinemATL Podcast. Links below to check them all out! Grey Space Podcast: https://youtu.be/VSKCGHftiX8 CinemATL Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/ycyuhxan The Cinematography Podcast: http://camnoir.com/podcast/ep71/
2020-04-1700 min
How China WorksBRENDAN DAVIS and YINGYING LI | Tomb Sweeping 2020 (So Far)We recorded this show on April 4th, 2020 China time, which was the start of the Ching Ming Festival, aka Tomb Sweeping Day. This date is also now the national memorial day for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Yingying, sporadic burnings of “hell money” are the only visible sign of the old normal. Brendan shares LA updates, and together they discuss challenges of the present, hopes for the near-term future, and some of the bigger broader potentials for the post-pandemic world.
2020-04-0548 minIf I Knew You BetterJONATHAN GARRISON | Cross-Border Investments and Navigating ChangeThis week, JONATHAN GARRISON and I discuss: running an international business during a global crisis; invaluable insights from his time at Goldman Sachs, Dalian Wanda Group, and elsewhere; the pros and cons of operational diversity; finance, securities, debt; structural and cultural issues in the US and China; plus what’s really happening now, what might be coming next, and more. Jon offers executive-level insights on global business presented clearly and plainly, wrapped in a fun chat between friends. Recommend! EnRoute Global: http://www.enroute-global.com/ Jonathan Garrison on previous podcasts: Original interview - http://bigfishmiddlekingdom.libsyn.com/046-from-punk-rock-to-international-business-jonathan-garrison Punk Rock - http...
2020-04-0300 minIf I Knew You BetterBILLY SAMOA SALEEBEY | Filmmaking, Renewable Energy, and MediaSolar City. Tesla. Climate change, sustainability, and environmental consciousness in action. Independant filmmaking. Corporate media. BILLY SAMOA SALEEBEY has worn many hats, and he’s integrated lessons learned from his diverse experiences into his production company as well as his podcast, “Insight-Out”. Billy and I first met in 2007 at the Dances With Films Festival with our respective first feature films, and it was really great to catch up with him in such detail after all those years of change for both of us. Links below! BILLY SAMOA SALEEBEY links: insightoutshow.com billysamoa.com BRENDAN DAVIS connect: Twitter: @VeritasInLux Email: https://www.crazyina...
2020-03-2800 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomJEFF MARDER and SUSIE QIN | SARS, COVID-19, and the New NormalWelcome to the rebooted podcast! For the time being, I’ll be doing special episodes talking to all sorts of people, in and out of China, about their response to the pandemic and the impact it’s having on them. This week we hear from Jeff Marder and Susie Qin. Jeff is a musician in NYC with strong ties to China, and Susie is a resident of Beijing who shares her experiences both with COVID-19 as well as SARS v1.0, which she lived through as a high school student - two great short chats back-to-back. Please enjoy, be safe, and tune...
2020-03-2100 minIf I Knew You BetterBRENDAN DAVIS | March Solo ShowIn this week's episode - cross-posted on both "If I Knew You Better" and "Big Fish in the Middle Kingdom"! - I discuss the BFMK reboot, a new layer for KNEW, the great new episode of “How China Works” done by my partner Yingying Li, and much more. KNEW is adding a feature that I think of as “Marc Maron hosts The Daily”, while the revived BFMK will take my solo China-centric chats in a new direction. Please check them all out via the links below, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE if you enjoy, and stay safe and sane while we head into the...
2020-03-1400 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomBRENDAN DAVIS | Rebooted in HollywoodIn this week's episode - cross-posted on both "If I Knew You Better" and "Big Fish in the Middle Kingdom"! - I discuss the BFMK reboot, a new layer for KNEW, the great new episode of “How China Works” done by my partner Yingying Li, and much more. KNEW is adding a feature that I think of as “Marc Maron hosts The Daily”, while the revived BFMK will take my solo China-centric chats in a new direction. Please check them all out via the links below, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE if you enjoy, and stay safe and sane while we head into the...
2020-03-1400 min
How China WorksHow China Works NEW YEARS EVE SpecialFor our annual Year In Review / Look Ahead episode, Yingying and Brendan wanted to also do a video version, showing you exactly how (and where) we brainstorm on guests and episodes. Problem: it was New Years Eve, we didn't have proper cameras or lights, and my friends who do were all unavailable. Solution: two webcams, one old Canon Powershot, and our podcast mics. The video quality is lo-res (and the sync is slightly off in the first 15 minutes) but it sounds great, the conversation was FUN, and we hope you enjoy it! WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f4195b...
2020-01-0345 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomBRENDAN DAVIS | About My FatherOctober’s solo episode of my new show could be called “If You Knew ME Better”. This is a very candid and revealing one, as I share details about my father and his life that I never have publicly, so I wanted to share it here, too. NOTE: *trigger warning* for those sensitive to stories of domestic violence that you might want to skip the second half of this one. SHARE: http://ifiknewyoubetter.libsyn.com/website/brendan-davis-about-my-father
2019-11-0500 min
How China WorksLI XU | International Mergers & Acquisitions“Behind cultures, we all want the same things”. Li Xu founded and runs International Mergers & Acquisitions (IMA), a company whose principal work is indicated by their name. But Li Xu’s diverse experience and perspective brings added value that extends far beyond their stated scope of work. Yingying Li sat down with her on the sidelines of the Horasis China Meeting in Las Vegas for a tight, focused conversation. Also, Brendan shares details of the THREE California Bay Area “How China Works LIVE!” events we’re doing, starting Sunday, Nov 3. Join us if you can! DETAILS: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
2019-11-0222 minIf I Knew You BetterBRENDAN DAVIS | About My FatherOctober’s solo episode of the show could be called “If You Knew ME Better”. This is a very candid and revealing one, as I share details about my father and his life that I never have publicly; *trigger warning* for those sensitive to stories of domestic violence that you might want to skip the second half of this one. I also have some updates regarding the show schedule, info about some upcoming LIVE events I’m part of in Las Vegas, San Francisco, at Stanford University, and UC Berkeley, and more.
2019-10-2600 min
How China WorksComing Soon: “How China Works LIVE!” in the USThis week we have a quick solo show, with Brendan giving you an update on the next few weeks - including an announcement about two upcoming “How China Works LIVE” events he and Yingying are doing, in San Francisco and at Stanford. MORE INFO: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/
2019-10-1802 min
How China WorksGORDON DUMOULIN | Herbs, Organic Health, & EducationGORDON DUMOULIN’s passion for herbs led to his career sourcing, trading, using, and exporting natural ingredients and botanical raw materials for pharmaceutical, health, food, skincare and cosmetics applications. He is also an educator, by way of his and his wife’s Easton Bridge Education center, and a writer and commentator, via his 5iZ China blog. Yingying and Brendan sat down with Gordon for Round 1 of what will no doubt be an ongoing conversation. Enjoy! MORE INFO: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
2019-09-2746 minIf I Knew You BetterKEVIN GEIGER | Return of the Fretful LaowaiReturning Champion KEVIN GEIGER swings back by the studio to have an unfiltered chat about, among other things: spinning plates, Brexits big & small, the comedy & tragedy of film financing, the care & feeding of billionaires, the ever-changing China mental map, plus Brendan’s upcoming speaking engagement in Vegas, among other things. We riff far and wide with this one, name-checking Robert Anton Wilson & “model agnosticism", Gordon White & “Fortress America”, Marshall McLuhan’s “The map is not the territory", Korzybski & General Semantics, and the coming relevance of the 2013 Matt Damon dystopian sci-fi movie ELYSIUM to our daily lives. Enjoy! MORE: https://www.crazyinagoodwa...
2019-09-1200 min
How China WorksYINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVIS | A Video (Re)IntroductionThis new video episode is ALSO a do-over for Episode 0001, our Introduction to the series - which is the first thing most people hear when they subscribe. Since we’ve evolved and improved the show substantially, we wanted to record a fresh take on what we’re all about and WHY we do it. Please enjoy, & share / rate / SUBSCRIBE! VISIT: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com LISTEN - APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-china-works/id1440747395 / ALL PLATFORMS: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com
2019-08-0303 minIf I Knew You BetterBRENDAN DAVIS | interregnum interregnum [ in-ter-reg-nuh m ], noun: any pause or interruption in continuity. I’m just back from one myself, which I briefly (~5 mins) explain the reasons for here. Plus: a quick look back, and a happy look ahead. Please enjoy! APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/if-i-knew-you-better/id1457785319 / ALL DEVICES: http://ifiknewyoubetter.libsyn.com/website/ SHOW SITE: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/knew-resources
2019-07-2100 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomBRENDAN DAVIS | Big Finale in the Middle KingdomOkay! All good things must come to an end, and in this - the last episode of “Big Fish in the Middle Kingdom” - I say THANK YOU to many of the people who’ve helped me make it as good as it can be. The catalog of over 120 shows will stay live forever, but to hear me on NEW shows, please search and visit “If I Knew You Better” or “How China Works”. Thanks for over 2 great years! MORE: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com SEARCH “If I Knew You Better” in all podcatchers OR listen / learn more below: APPLE: https...
2019-07-1500 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomWEIKO LIN | Screenwriting Between Hollywood & ChinaWeiko Lin was born in Taipei, Taiwan, & he continues to work throughout Asia, but it’s in Hollywood that he’s really made his name. His upcoming book, Crazy Screenwriting Secrets (Michael Weise Productions, avail July 1) is both a solid art & craft writing manual, AND a knowledgable how-to on navigating the often-treacherous waters between China and the global cinema industry, as epitomized by Hollywood. If you follow the world entertainment business with any degree of seriousness, YOU MUST LISTEN TO THIS SHOW. Just sayin’. Enjoy! FULL BLOG POST: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home/weiko WEIKO LIN book: Crazy Screenwriting Secrets - Pre-Or...
2019-06-1200 minIf I Knew You BetterWEIKO LIN | Screenwriting Between Hollywood & ChinaWeiko Lin was born in Taipei, Taiwan, & he continues to work throughout Asia, but it’s in Hollywood that he’s really made his name. His upcoming book, Crazy Screenwriting Secrets (Michael Weise Productions, avail July 1) is both a solid art & craft writing manual, AND a knowledgable how-to on navigating the often-treacherous waters between China and the global cinema industry, as epitomized by Hollywood. If you follow the world entertainment business with any degree of seriousness, YOU MUST LISTEN TO THIS SHOW. Just sayin’. Enjoy! MORE: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home/weiko WEIKO LIN book: Crazy Screenwriting Secrets - Pre-Order now on AMA...
2019-06-1200 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomKEVIN GEIGER | Fretful Laowai Summer Vacation ShowToday Kevin Geiger & I bring you a special “Fretful Laowai: Summer Vacation" edition of Big Fish! In it we discuss our new alliance on the movie I’m developing in France, film festivals, some recent guests on my new podcast “If I Knew You Better”, my appearance on “The Carl King Podcast”, and what the changing tides (personal, professional, international) mean for us both. We aim for fun, informative, & thoughtful too; hope you enjoy it! LINKS: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home/kg-fl-june12 KEVIN GEIGER links: Peewee Frogbooks http://peeweefrog.com/news.html Magic Dumpling Entertainment www.magicdumpling.com BRENDAN DAVIS on...
2019-06-1200 min
How China WorksTHINKING AHEAD & OUTSIDE THE BOX | Yingying Li & Brendan DavisAs China continues to evolve & grow, the best entrepreneurial opportunities aren’t always where you might expect. Today we look outside of major cities like Beijing and Shanghai to discover hidden gems, discuss our upcoming travels and speaking engagements, and we finish by looking at the sectors where English-speaking Chinese youth can specifically can have the most impact in China, and the world. Visit howchinaworkspodcast.com for more!
2019-05-2438 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomBRENDAN DAVIS | Two Years of “Fish”!Today is both my 3-year “Chinaversary” and the 2-year anniversary of launching THIS VERY PODCAST! In all that time, I’ve released about 300 hours worth of podcasts, and I’m looking forward to many more. Please SEARCH and join me on “If I Knew You Better” & “How China Works”, and thanks for all your support. It means the world to me. MORE: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/podcast-links
2019-05-2100 min
How China WorksHCW REMIX: Season 1 Overview | Yingying Li & Brendan DavisThis week we bring you a special REMIX edition of “HCW"! We’re sharing an enhanced version of one of our most popular shows, which was originally released Dec 28, 2018 as a video summary of our Season 1 highlights. Brendan also shares information about Yingying’s upcoming speaking event in Beijing on May 22 (in Chinese), and invites you to check out his newest podcast, “If I Knew You Better” this week to hear an amazing China-expat story with Hollywood actress Lee Chen. Please visit https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources to find all the links, show notes, and more!
2019-05-1057 min
How China WorksDR. FRANK-JÜRGEN RICHTER | Global Economic LeadershipDr. Frank-Jürgen Richter is a leading international thinker on economics & monetary policy. He is the Chairman of Horasis, which hosts four events a year providing political, business, and social leaders with a platform to find common ground. Formerly a Director of the World Economic Forum at Davos, Dr. Richter engaged with Brendan & Yingying for an extended conversation that ranges from the practical to the deeply philosophical. Visit https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources for links & more.
2019-05-031h 04Big Fish in the Middle KingdomBFMK Reboot! | BRENDAN DAVISThis week I talk about rebooting “Big Fish in the Middle Kingdom”, my other show (w/Yingying Li) “How China Works”, my NEW show “If I Knew You Better”, & I tell a pretty incredible “moving to China / crazy synchronicity" story which I’ve never told on the mic before. BLOG & LINKS: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home/reboot
2019-04-2900 min
How China WorksDIEGO GILARDONI | Decoding ChinaSwitzerland-based Diego Gilardoni joins Yingying in Beijing for a great talk that flies by far too fast. Brendan chimes in at the end and likewise hopes for a Round 2 with all of us, in person. Diego has a lot to say, and we were honored to have him join us to say a little of it. MORE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
2019-04-0149 minIf I Knew You BetterStart Here | BRENDAN DAVISWelcome to “If I Knew You Better”, the new podcast from Brendan Davis! The show asks fascinating people the questions YOU’D ask, too, if you knew them better. Today we intro the show, next week we have our first guest. Enjoy! MORE INFO: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com
2019-03-2700 min
How China WorksCATCHING UP WITH BRENDAN & YINGYING | Yingying Li & Brendan DavisBrendan & Yingying have a quick catch-up that’s packed full of info. It's a little like our Season 1 shows, but more relaxed, like we are now in Season 2. It’s UNEDITED, fun, and fast. We hope you like it! Another interview coming next week. MORE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
2019-03-2522 min
How China WorksRAMI BLACHMAN | The Chinese Tech & Startup EcosystemRami Blachman is a US/Israeli tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist based in Shanghai and Tel Avi. He is founder of China Israel Innovation Accelerator, a business partner and mentor in several accelerator programs, and an advisor for international business development. Rami talked with Yingying and Brendan and shared excellent insights into the East-West business conversation that offered fresh food for thought. Great talk! MORE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources
2019-03-1848 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomAmerican Fish in Paris | BRENDAN DAVISCheck out this special episode from Paris as I dish out the details of what I've been up to here, the future of THIS podcast, the launch of my NEXT podcast, how to attend a sneak preview in Los Angeles of the film my team and I recently completed, and when I’ll be back in China - in theory. Enjoy! BLOG: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home
2019-03-1400 min
How China WorksMIKE SUI (隋凯) | Comedy & Film Stardom in ChinaMike Sui is most well-known as a comedic actor, having found fame in TV, viral videos, and in such films as THE WANDERING EARTH, currently the 2nd highest grossing Chinese movie of all time. But Mike also has great insights into both himself and the two cultures - American and Chinese - that most shaped him. This week he shares his thoughts with Yingying in Beijing, while Brendan checks in from Paris. A really fun, great talk - enjoy! VISIT: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com/resources LISTEN - APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDC...
2019-03-1147 minBig Fish in the Middle Kingdom"The State of Migration in 2018" Event @ the BAC, December 2018 | MIKE SHAW, CHRISLYN CHOO, CARA GLEESON, JONATHAN GARRISON, BRENDAN DAVISToday I’m presenting a live recording of a special event I did at the Beijing American Center at the US Embassy to China back in December, 2018 with my former Migration Media partners Mike Shaw and Chrislyn Choo, plus Cara Gleeson. We were introduced by Janice Englehart at the BAC, the event was organized by Leslie Dong, and my esteemed friend and colleague Jonathan Garrison was kind enough to moderate the discussion. Enjoy! BLOG: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home/bac-final
2019-03-0500 min
How China WorksSTEVE HOFFMAN, aka “Captain Hoff" | Incubating Chinese EntrepreneurshipSteve Hoffman is known in both Silicon Valley and now China by his nickname Captain Hoff. He is the Founder and “Captain” of Founders Space, a leading tech incubator and the largest foreign one in China. He’s also a best-selling author and has spoken to millions of people live or on webcasts about East-West cooperation and the opportunities therein. So it was a pleasure and an honor to have him join us on “How China Works”! Note that Yingying and Brendan are traveling right now and there is a little noise in our intro and wrap up but that the interv...
2019-02-0553 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomThe “Goodbye” Solo Show | BRENDAN DAVISFRIENDS & FANS: today marks the last regularly scheduled solo “BFMK” show for me. It’s been an amazing journey! And although I'm sad to end this chapter, I'm also very excited to introduce you to the NEW interview show I am launching in a month. It will be similar to BFMK, except that it features people making moves in the greater world instead of having a specific focus on China. We have ONE last regular “BFMK” interview show dropping on Monday, January 28, so please enjoy that, and this one! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/BFMK-iTUNES / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/BFMK-Soundcloud / STITCHER: http...
2019-01-2700 min
How China Works“Season 2 Kickoff" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISWelcome to Season 2 of the show! To get started, we asked listeners what THEY were thinking about related to China as the new year got underway, and we present the results to you here. We’re coming to you from 4 countries this week! Enjoy. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2019-01-1412 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomBRENDAN DAVIS | 2019 Kickoff, aka My Birthday ShowWelcome to 2019! I’m jumping the show numbers ahead to reflect the actual number of shows released so far. And I'm in Los Angeles this week & for awhile in general, so I’m making some other changes & expanding the idea of what’s possible. Check out today’s show, which doubles as my January solocast, to hear all the latest. Cheers! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/BFMK-iTUNES / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/BFMK-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/BFMK-Stitcher / WEB: https://tinyurl.com/BFMK-Web
2019-01-0600 min
How China Works#040 - “Season 1 Wrapup" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISAs a special way to wrap up Season 1 of the show, we decided to do an overview of some of the key takeaways from (almost) every episode. Somehow Brendan skipped #038, but you check out that one or any others at howchinaworkspodcast.com. See you in 2019! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-2952 min
How China Works#039 - “Flow" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISFlow. It’s how conversation moves, it's a state of peak performance, and it's exemplified in the paradox of water: fluid movement through cohesion. And it's maybe the best way to understand China. We also talk dan wei, Hollywood superheroes, & changing times. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-2715 min
How China Works#038 - “Hosting in Your Office" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISEntertaining government-related leaders and businesspeople in YOUR office calls for special protocols, and a power cleaning is just the start of it. We also discuss what the face worn by a leader has in common with the mask worn by a shaman, Yingying tells a joke, and more! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-2615 min
How China Works#037 - “Meeting in a Government Office" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISWhat do the Sun, Moon, & stars have to do with meetings in a government office in China? And how can our past episodes #006: “High-Context vs. Low-Context”, #007: “Modesty, Humility, Hierarchy”, & #008: “Negotiation” from Week 2 help? Enjoy THIS show to find out! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-2514 min
How China Works#036 - “Face" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISThis week we discuss successfully navigating high-stakes official meetings in China, especially those involving government officials & agencies. Today we give deep background + useful modern tips on mianzi or face, & share ideas & experiences aplenty. Enjoy! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-2412 min
How China Works#035 - “Chinese Youth Going Global" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISWe end the week with a special look at Chinese studying abroad, we meet the original “sea turtle” Rong Hong, discuss AIESEC, CAPE, & other cross-cultural adventures, and we send you into the holiday weekend with a song! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-2113 min
How China Works#034 - “Nomadic Youth & Bereavement Culture" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISToday we discuss two concepts relevant to some Chinese millennials: nomadic youth, & “bereavement culture” or sang. The former are strivers who've become untethered from traditional norms, while sang reflects more of a lethargic existential crisis. Heavy stuff, but we still have a little fun. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-2015 min
How China Works#033 - “Knowledge Anxiety" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISTechnology has helped Chinese millennials redefine many old concepts to suit their psyches. One of these is the "thirst for knowledge" - which is usually a GOOD thing, right? But in the hands - and brains - of overstressed & overcommitted modern youth, not always. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-1912 min
How China Works#032 - “Entertainment & KOLs" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISKOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) are the Chinese version of online influencers or livestreamers. How they get paid & their impact might surprise you, and their rise reflects how entertainment in general is changing here. Plus: Western youth habits, explained! Sort of. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-1814 min
How China Works#031 - “Chinese Millennials Attitudes" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISThis week we have 5 shows all about Chinese Millennials, and their huge role in the future of their country AND the world. Today we compare & contrast them to their US counterparts, plus name-check Forbidden City Lipsticks, Jack Ma, Mitt Romney, & more. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-1714 min
How China Works#030 - “Who Pays? + Week 6 Wrapup" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISThe expectations about who pays the bill on a night out - whether it’s among friends, family, for business, or on a date - varies from culture to culture, & China sure has its own set of rules in this department. Learn all about it, plus reflect on Week 6 as we head into the weekend! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-1416 min
How China Works#029 - “Brotherhood & Sisterhood" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISBonds of brotherhood & sisterhood are often created amongst close friends in China. We discuss the origins of this in literature, it’s character today, how it relates to Brendan’s more Western fraternal roots, & more. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-1311 min
How China Works#028 - “IRL" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISIRL = “In Real Life” - the oldest way to make friends. We cover things ranging from food trucks to lu chuan, Roz Galor to Mike Rowe, and the crucial importance of developing empathy to make friends across cultures. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-1213 min
How China Works#027 - “Social Media" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISToday we'll talk about Yingying's one hundred & one challenges on her very own journey to the West, which gives us a handy framework to track the rise of social media in China and it's ever-expanding and more central role in people's daily lives. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-1112 min
How China Works#026 - “Guanxi" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISOur week on Making Friends starts with a hopefully fresh take on guanxi, the most traditional (and overdiscussed) style of Chinese network & relationship building. The rest of the week we’ll look at Chinese social media, tips for creating lasting bonds, & much more. APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-1014 min
How China Works#025 - “Investing" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISIt’s Friday, and we have company! In a preview of Season 2’s format, Elliott Zaagman ("China Tech Investor”) helps us broadly frame the structural differences between investing in China versus the West. Plus we sum up this week, and look to the next. Cheers! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-0711 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomSpeaking at the US Embassy in Beijing | BRENDAN DAVISToday I can announce that I am honored to have been invited, along with my Migration Media cohort, to speak at the US Embassy here in Beijing on Thursday, December 13, in celebration of International Migrants Day. We've put together what should hopefully be a fun and fascinating evening, and I hope you’ll join us if you can. More information and the SIGN UP link are in the blog post below. BLOG POST: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home/bac
2018-12-0700 min
How China Works#024 - “Overconsumption" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISSome of our shows are funnier than others. But there’s not too much that’s funny about the epidemic of overconsumption - the serious dark side of easy credit and fast money - that a generation of people is grappling with now for the first time. Still: we try. Enjoy! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-0611 min
How China Works#023 - “Cashless Society" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISWhat do AliPay, Apple Pay, WeChat Pay, and other cashless apps have in common? For one thing, they all make payments super easy and convenient - but sometimes, TOO convenient. Join us today to dig in! And guess what rhymes with “cashless apps”…? APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-0510 min
How China Works#022 - “Filial Piety, Wealth, & Happiness" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISFilial piety, the concept of being respectful to your parents, cuts across cultures. But the meaning of this in China (xiao) goes deeper and has far greater implications than it does for most people in the West. Today we get into it, PLUS - introducing the “HCW” Drinking Game! 😄 APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-0412 min
How China Works#021 - “The Cultural Value of Money in China" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISEveryone has probably heard of China’s historical relationship to paper money. But we blow past that in the first minute or so to get into how the VALUE of money here shaped the culture, and many more interesting tidbits. Happy Monday! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-12-0311 min
How China WorksBonus VIDEO: Yingying & Brendan on "Big Fish in the Middle Kingdom"On Brendan's OTHER podcast, he & Yingying Li talk about lessons learned from doing “How China Works”, plus how the crazy and ever-changing US-China dynamic is affecting us, our friends, our plans, and how we are changing our trajectories as a result. Search "Big Fish in the Middle Kingdom" wherever you get THIS show, or follow the link below... BLOG: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home/yy-sd-nov30
2018-11-3001 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomYINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVIS on “How China Works”, Change, & Growth on “Big Fish Side Dish”On this week’s Side Dish, Yingying Li and I talk about lessons learned from doing “How China Works”, which is at the halfway point of Season 1 as of today - but this isn’t a promo. It’s a jumping-off point for some real talk about how the crazy and ever-changing US-China dynamic is affecting us, our friends, our plans, and how we are changing our trajectories as a result. BLOG: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home/yy-sd-nov30
2018-11-3000 min
How China Works#020 - “Super Digital Life” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISWhat even IS a “Super Digital Life”? How did China go from being the 77th country on the internet to the 2nd most powerful in record time? And what does it all mean? We look at all this, plus wrap Week 4, tease Week 5, and drop a SURPRISE too... APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-3013 min
How China Works#019 - “Male vs. Female Leadership” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISThe focus today is mostly on FEMALE leadership and accomplishment. Did you know that 70% of Chinese woman billionaires are self-made? And that China leads the world in the percentage of top execs who are female? Wow! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-2910 min
How China Works#018 - “Reacting to Policies” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISDid you hear the one about how the wronged rideshare driver triumphed over the complacent public servant? Or do you know the best way to understand official policies here? Check out today’s show and become a pro! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-2809 min
How China Works#017- “Startups & 996” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISChinese startup culture today is the result of 4 distinct waves of development. We are now entering the 5th wave, and it’s said that “...only after a wave has broken can you see who is naked”, so grab your board and ride this one with us! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-2716 min
How China Works#016 - “Corporate Culture” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISToday we look at the different kinds of corporate culture here: the modest & balanced zhong yong, lang wen hua or wolf culture, & we reveal the “thick black principle” (hou hei xue) that’s always just beneath the surface. Scary! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-2610 min
How China Works#015 - “Marriage! + Week 3 Wrap-up” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISWe wrap up Week 3 with a look at how wedding ceremonies & marriages vary depending on the tier of city they occur in. We also look Westward for comparison, sum up this week, and look ahead to NEXT week. Fun! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-2311 min
How China Works#014 - “Mixed: Being In A Blended Couple” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISMixed-nationality couples face special challenges. Today we look at how attitudes have evolved, the differences between on- and offshore blended relationships, and how hot water can be an aphrodisiac…sort of. Enjoy! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-2210 min
How China Works#013 - “Online Dating in China” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISWhat do Christian singles, married cheaters, leather daddies, and sugar babies have in common? They all use online dating! And so do Chinese folks - just not in the same ways. PLUS: now we’re on Stitcher! APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / STITCHER: https://tinyurl.com/hcw-stitcher / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEB: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-2111 min
How China Works#012 - “Traditional vs. Modern Chinese Dating Culture” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISChinese millennials are caught right in the middle of traditional versus modern cultural values. Also today: marriage markets, zhi nan vs. nuan nan men, policy impacts, materialism, and how Confucius fits into all this, too. APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-2011 min
How China Works#011 - “Romance, East & West” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISLove is in the air on this week’s bundle of shows! Today, Yingying and Brendan discuss some of the many differences between China and the West when it comes to romance & dating, and how to bridge the giant gap between the two. APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-1909 minBig Fish in the Middle Kingdom#080 - “Big Fish Side Dish”: Los Angeles | BRENDAN DAVISToday I’m dropping this hot take on my recent trip to LA as my November solo show. The actual details of the project I was there for are under wraps for now, but the trip itself is the star of THIS show - so I hope you enjoy my sleep-deprived tangential ramblings. BLOG + ALL LINKS: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home/bd-nov18
2018-11-1800 min
How China Works#010 - “Jokes & Humor, & Week 2 Wrapup” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISComedy is a funny subject in China, and today we talk about what works, what doesn’t, and of course WHY. We also illuminate how the differences in cultural tastes between East & West practically apply here, plus we wrap up Week 2 - good times! APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-1608 min
How China Works#009 - “Yes, No, Please, & Thank You” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISCourtesy. It’s existence is universal, but how you EXPRESS it is most definitely NOT. On this episode we start to tie together how high-context culture, modesty, hierarchy, harmony, and more work together. We also discuss how cultural views of man’s fundamental nature affect everything else. APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-1514 min
How China Works#008 - “Negotiation” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISToday we talk about two dominant styles of negotiation in China: a “tai chi” style that owes a lot to Confucius, and a much more gangsta style derived from Sun Tzu and “The Art of War”. And we explain why it is so important in any negotiation to main the precepts of harmony, face, and guanxi. APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-1414 min
How China Works#007 - “Modesty, Humility, & Hierarchy” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISQ: How do you pay someone a sincere compliment in China and have it be well-received - and how (and WHY) does this differ from the way you’d do it in the West? A: It’s all about modesty, humility, & hierarchy. And today’s show will explain it all. APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-1309 min
How China Works#006 - “High-Context Communications” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISWe kick off Week 2 with a focus on decoding Chinese communications. China favors “high-context” strategies, whereas the US and most European countries are “low context”. What’s all this mean, and how will understanding it help YOU to win the future? Listen and find out! APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-1213 min
How China Works#005 - “KTV! & Week 1 Wrapup” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISToday we talk all about KTV, China’s version of karaoke. There are lots of reasons people turn up: to rock the mic, to improve their social or professional relationships, or maybe just to find a little romance (ooh!). Plus, Yingying & Brendan bust out some Bon Jovi and give you a recap of Week 1. APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / ANDROID & EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com / WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-0908 min
How China Works#004 - “Eating & Good Table Manners” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISToday, Yingying shows off her drumming skills to show us what NOT to do with your chopsticks, Brendan explains what summoning a demon has in common with table manners, and we learn the right way to fill those liquor & tea cups you’re going to get so much practice emptying. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE at APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / / / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / / / ANDROID and EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com or on our WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-0807 min
How China Works#003 - “Name Card Etiquette & The Rise of WeChat” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISWhat do a South Korean billionaire, the Confucian concept of li, and the development path of the Chinese internet all have in common? Tune into today’s show and find out! We also discuss bridging gaps between “acquaintance” versus “stranger” societies, how to use WeChat to build guanxi, and more. Jia ge weixin ba? SUBSCRIBE at APPLE/ iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / / / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / / / ANDROIDand EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com or on our WEBSITE: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-11-0710 min
How China Works#002 - “Where Do I Sit, & How Do I Toast?” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISIt may seem like a small thing, but where you sit at a Chinese business dinner is a BIG deal...almost as big as knowing where, when, why, how, and - most importantly - WHO to toast. Join us as we cover the basics and much more! Also: our NEW website is in progress; you can check it out here: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com You can find us at APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / / / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / / / ANDROID and EVERYWHERE: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com
2018-11-0609 min
How China Works#001 - “Chinese Business Drinking Culture” | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISWelcome to “How China Works”! We're kicking things off with a FUN and SUPER INSTRUCTIVE week of shows all about the CHINESE BUSINESS DINNER. Today, we dive right into the deep end and take an HONEST & instructive look at the DRINKING culture, and how to survive and thrive in it. Ganbei! Please SEARCH US to like / follow / rate / share / SUBSCRIBE at all the usual places - it really means a lot! - including APPLE / iTUNES: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-iTunes / / / SOUNDCLOUD: https://tinyurl.com/HowChinaWorks-Soundcloud / / / ANDROID / ALL: http://howchinaworks.libsyn.com
2018-11-0514 minBig Fish in the Middle Kingdom#076 - Big Fish Side Dish: Launching Migration Media | Mike Shaw, Chrislyn Choo, Brendan DavisIn this episode of “Big Fish Side Dish”, I sit down with Mike Shaw, the founder of Migration Media (MM) and host of “Migratory Patterns”, and Chrislyn Choo, fellow MM team member and the creator of her 2-pronged project “Chrysalis”, to discuss the MM platform, the proper launch of the 1.0 version of the MM website, our various shows, my NEW show “How China Works” with Yingying Li, and much more. Good fast talk. Enjoy! All links at the BLOG POST: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home/bfsd-mm
2018-11-0400 min
How China Works#0001: Introduction to "How China Works" | YINGYING LI & BRENDAN DAVISThis is an UPDATED (August, 2019) introduction to "HOW CHINA WORKS" - a daily podcast designed to help foreigners become “China-smart” and to help Chinese people who are ready to go global. Hosts YINGYING LI and BRENDAN DAVIS use a hybrid East-West perspective - crossing cultures, generations, and genders - to find common ground and build understanding. The show is fun, friendly, and focused, referencing history and culture as it looks to the future, in order to benefit all of us. Please visit us at: https://www.howchinaworkspodcast.com
2018-10-3003 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomOctober Solo Show | BRENDAN DAVISWhile most of China is on vacation enjoying National Golden Week, a yearly holiday celebrating the founding of the PRC, I’ve been busier than usual. So I decided to do a short solo show to play catch-up on what’s happening, what’s going on, and what’s coming up. A regular show plus another “Big Fish Side Dish” are coming up next week! Please SUBSCRIBE to “Big Fish in the Middle Kingdom” and rate / leave a nice REVIEW at Apple Podcasts / iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/big-fish-in-the-middle-kingdom/id1237037187?mt=2 or search and subscribe wherever YOU get your podcasts!
2018-10-0500 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomAnnouncing MIGRATION MEDIA! | Mike Shaw and Brendan DavisMike Shaw and I are pleased to be co-announcing the launch of our new global expat platform, Migration Media. I am moving this show to the MM platform and Mike has just released the first episode of HIS new show, "Migratory Patterns", under this banner, too. There is lots in the works and MUCH more to come from not only us but from a whole host of contributors from around the world (!), so I/we hope you will become a friend and a fan and enjoy the journey with us. This special short episode will give you...
2018-07-0600 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomA Note From Yibin | Brendan DavisThis week I am location directing a TV documentary in Yibin, Sichuan Province, China, and I am not posting a regular episode. Instead, here is another quickie, kind of an audio note to my friends here, to update you on what's happening and to tease the ACTUALLY HAPPENING live event in just a few weeks, in Beijing. More details asap! Find all episodes at: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home/
2018-06-2000 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomMy upcoming PODCASTING course on Udemy!Hi everyone! Today I'm excited to announce that I am hard at work on a complete course on podcasting, which will be available on Udemy.com in just a few weeks. Udemy is a leading resource for life-long education, and since I've had so many requests to help people with making their own shows, I thought I'd combine two things I love - podcasting and teaching - to create a course of my own that I can point people to. If you've thought about starting your own podcast, I hope this co...
2018-05-2500 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomIntro to the "BFMK" Archives! | Brendan DavisHi everyone! This short video episode is another bonus - our next regular show drops this Wednesday - to encourage newer listeners to check out some of the cool episodes in the archives. BLOG: https://www.crazyinagoodway.com/home LISTEN: http://bigfishmiddlekingdom.libsyn.com or wherever you got THIS episode!
2018-03-2700 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomLive from Zhengzhou | Brendan DavisWhile I am on the road in Zhengzhou this week I have another short solo show for you. There were three different guests I hoped to bring you from here but we just couldn’t make the scheduling work, so I’ll bring them to you via Skype another time. For this one, we have: a recap of cool recent shows you might’ve missed but should really check out, and why a little bit of a “highlights” travelogue from Zhengzhou some notes about upcoming shows and future plans for the podcast I'll be back with one (or more) r...
2018-03-2200 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomDisney, Beijing Film Academy, & Magic Dumpling | Kevin GeigerThis week’s guest is Kevin Geiger. Kevin is a founding partner of creative development company Magic Dumpling. Kevin has a pioneering, lifelong background in animation and VR, working on and off at Disney for many years both in Burbank and China, as well as building two versions of Magic Dumpling between Disney stints. He also owns a children’s book company called Peewee Frog that is doing some really cool stuff. Among all the great points that Kevin makes based on his extensive experience and perspective working here is the main, macro one - namely, that China IS...
2018-03-0700 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomBig in China | Alan PaulThis week's guest is Alan Paul. Alan is a former Guitar World and Wall Street Journal writer from the US who somehow became a notable Beijing-based blues musician. Alan wrote a memoir called Big in China about his crazy musical experiences here, and tells the story of how it all began - thanks to a broken guitar, a Chinese repairman who was also a secret musical wizard, and their shared love of Stevie Ray Vaughn. And in a strangely related note, Alan also has a huge connection to legendary Southern rock group the Allman Brothers Band. From writing about and...
2018-02-2800 minBig Fish in the Middle KingdomChina Business Secrets, Space Programs, & UFOs | Peter LevendaThis week’s show, and show notes, are both longer than usual - but with very good reason! Hang on, it’s going to be a fun and occasionally wild ride... My guest today, for the first show in the Year of the Dog, is none other than internationally esteemed writer and lecturer Peter Levenda. Mr. Levenda has a truly massive and very influential body of work, including his groundbreaking China business book “The Mao of Business”, and he is considered to be something of a legend in certain circles. For roughly 40 years, Levenda has taken a very rational...
2018-02-2100 min
BEDROCK PODCASTMASKED AVENGERS DISCUSSION AND REVIEWKenny, Brendan and Elliot talk about The Masked Avengers, a 1981 Chang Cheh movie starring Philip Kwok, Lu feng, Chin Sui-ho, Chu Ko, and Chiang Sheng.
This episode opens with a thorough recap of the entire film. If you want to skip to the discussion 44:00 mark.
Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.
2017-04-121h 19
BEDROCK PODCASTGAMEMASTERING WUXIA WITH KENNY AND BRENDANKenny and Brendan talk about running wuxia campaigns.
Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.
The Three Clue Rule: Here.
2017-04-071h 05