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Expats On AirChina to Estonia with Nestor Santana — Expats On Air – Episode 15Nestor is an Ecuadorian-American who kickstarted his marketing career in China in the 2000’s, later spending time in Japan until finally landing in Estonia, where he lives and works now. We talk China’s new digital currency, living the digital nomad lifestyle, getting Estonian e-citizenship, and the philosophy of global migration. Subscribe to Expats On Air on YouTube and follow us elsewhere: YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCWjP-d2yt0Yicq0LXSR4SgQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expatsonair/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatsOnAir Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Exp...2021-05-172h 09

Expats On AirMastering Mandarin with Lawrence Feldman — Expats On Air – Episode 14Chinese is an arduous language to learn and there’s a strategy to take it on. That’s what our guest Lawrence Feldman wrote in his book, ‘Mastering Mandarin: Expert Hacks for Expats or Anyone to Fly from Zero to Fluency with Maximum Efficiency’. I like to look at this as the learning-Chinese-motivational-episode. Lawrence and I both know what it’s like to go to China without speaking Chinese, but both later got a handle of the language which greatly improved our lives in China. We also discuss that recent article that complains about white guys who speak Chine...2021-03-192h 04

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 13: PC Gaming & Motorcycles with Shashank GowdaShashank is from India, lives in Taiwan, and works in the PC gaming industry. He’s also a lover of solo motorcycle trips in the mountains. We get into gaming and the world of esports, then veer off into the perilous Himalayan mountains, where we discuss regional border conflicts and Shashank’s daring bike trips on the Indian side of the highest mountain range in the world. Give Shashank a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noweatfood/ Subscribe to Expats On Air on YouTube and follow us elsewhere: Y...2021-03-091h 55

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 12: Ad Man in Asia, Roy YeoRoy Yeo is from Singapore, but he’s spent the last 18 years in Shanghai. Before that, he was in South Africa. Throughout, he’s spent his time as a creative in the ad industry. Roy shares how he got into advertising and opens up about the masochist nature of the creative process in the industry. Roy won some Cannes Lions during his career too, which led to some colorful discussions about Singapore’s contributions to award culture in the ad industry. We get into a whole lot more too, so I hope you enjoy. Check out Roy...2021-02-161h 35

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 11: Asia-Based Rapper, Aaron DiazAaron Diaz has spent several years in Asia honing his songwriting skills and releasing music independently. He’s lived in South Korea, China, and currently resides in Jakarta, Indonesia. We get into a whole lot of topics regarding expat life in Asia, the global hip hop music scene, and the differences between rappers and multi-genre artists in the hip hop space. Internet connectivity isn’t the strongest in Indonesia and Diaz cut out a lot on Zoom as a result. Apologies in advance, but it still worked out so I hope you enjoy! ...2021-02-121h 46

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 10: Bare Minimum Expat, Isaac SimpsonYou don’t need to be a seasoned expat to be on Expats On Air. In fact, Isaac Simpson only spent 3 months in Vietnam, but he wrote a book about it: Philosophy and Fucking in Vietnam. Isaac discusses his time spent as an international lawyer in Vietnam, how he regrets giving his book the title it has, and how he jumped from the legal world to the advertising world later in life. We go pretty deep into the politics of the world in early-2021, so buckle up. Check out Isaac’s book here, which c...2021-02-012h 12

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 9: International School Circuit with Nickolas HarrisYou ever think about working at an international school? In this episode, international school teacher Nickolas Harris shares the ins-and-outs of the international school circuit. Nickolas and I both went to the American School In Japan (ASIJ) growing up. After finishing college, Nickolas took a short stint at PricewaterhouseCoopers before going on to teach at international schools in Bahrain, Honduras, and on Jeju Island, South Korea. This episode was a lot of fun to record and I hope it’s helpful for anyone looking to work or send their children to international schools. 2021-01-252h 00

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 8: Japan Refuge with Black Pigeon Speaks & Marvin MotsenbockerWe’re joined by 2 North Americans who live in Japan. Meet Black Pigeon Speaks, AKA Felix Rex, and Marvin Motsenbocker. They both live very different lives. While Felix tends to his pigeon friends in downtown Tokyo, Marvin is living on the island of Yugeshima, where’s he’s building a self-sustaining community. We talk a lot about the Japan expat experience, but also delve into the geopolitics of Asia, Marvin’s experience building DIY electric grids in the Congo, and how we can build a better world going forward. Check out Black Pigeo...2021-01-192h 04

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 7: Shenzhen Insider & WeChat Legend, Jamie VincentMeet Jamie Vincent, Shenzhen expat of 20 years and rumored mastermind behind a number of infamous WeChat accounts, such as Wheels, Professor Li, Harry Chen PhD, and Eurasian Tiger. Jamie shares inside knowledge on what’s happening in Shenzhen and where Chinese tech is headed. He also opens up about the online communities he fostered on WeChat and the various personas that bind them together. We get into a whole lot more too, so check it out. You can check out Jamie here: https://twitter.com/JamesAVincent1 https://twitter.com/Under...2021-01-142h 07

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 6: Afrikaner Hong Konger, Daily Dose DanieMeet Danielle Potgieter, AKA Daily Dose Danie, a South African marketer living in Hong Kong. Danie talks her early expat days in the US and Korea and what finally led her to Hong Kong. Danie shares a dose of what it’s like dating men in Asia, how COVID eased pressure in Hong Kong’s white collar environment, advice for young expat women who are starting their careers, and a whole lot more. She has a lovely accent as well, so enjoy the conversation. Check out Danie here: https://www.dailydosedanie.com/2021-01-1156 min

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 5: Rap in China with TØNΞ TWISTEDWe’re joined by TØNΞ TWISTED AKA Tone Pérignon, who spent 4 years in China in the music industry. Tone talks how his career took off in Shanghai, playing shows in Tibet, being the unwilling subject of a viral Chinese video, and much much more. Check out Tone here: http://www.tonetwisted.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tonetwisted/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9exzELLYviqMaMVT7uV8IQ https://soundcloud.com/tonetwisted Subscribe to Expats On Air on YouTube and follow us elsewhere: Y...2021-01-061h 15

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 4: Beijing Expat Boyz – 假老外Dan from Douyin & Greyson from Pure PoliticsTalking with 2 Americans who met in Beijing, 假老外Dan from Douyin (@jialaowai) and American Greyson from Pure Politics. Dan still lives in Beijing, while Greyson more recently relocated back to the US. We talk English teaching in China and how Dan leveraged Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, to reach more students across the country. We talk getting banned from WeChat, and the ironic sense of 'free speech' when talking American politics on WeChat. We talk about a whole lot more too, so check it out. Follow Dan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/heterological/ Find 2021-01-041h 58

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 3: Randy Flagg from Black and Abroad in AsiaRandy Flagg from the Black and Abroad in Asia YouTube channel joins us on air and talks being black in China, US-Chinese relations, being married to a Chinese woman, how black NBA players are perceived in China, and a whole lot more. Go subscribe to Randy here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaWRFjPWyCGB4y5vi7wOYcA Subscribe to Expats On Air on YouTube and follow us elsewhere: YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCWjP-d2yt0Yicq0LXSR4SgQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expatsonair/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatsOnAir Fa...2021-01-011h 20

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 2: Elliott Zaagman, co-host of the China Tech Investor Podcast by TechNodeIn our 2nd installment of Expats On Air, we're joined by Bangkok expat, Elliott Zaagman – co-host of the China Tech Investor Podcast by TechNode. In this episode, Zaagman talks Chinese tech companies, the "China Twitter" scene, and living the good life in Thailand. Give Elliott a follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElliottZaagman Subscribe to Expats On Air on YouTube and follow us elsewhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWjP-d2yt0Yicq0LXSR4SgQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expatsonair/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Exp...2020-12-221h 19

Expats On AirExpats On Air – Episode 1: Donnie Does AKA The Wonton Don, Barstool Sports Foreign CorrespondentExpats On Air is a show where expats talk about being expats. In our first episode we welcome Donnie Does AKA The Wonton Don, Barstool Sports Foreign Correspondent. Donnie shares stories from his early content-creation days in China, to flying out to Tajikistan to cover Buzkashi (Central Asian headless goat polo) on behalf of Barstool Sports.2020-12-161h 12