Best Charlie Bates Podcasts (2025)

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Taylor Amann: American Ninja Warrior BTS & Must-Try Places in MKE 38:49

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Taylor Amann, Milwaukee native and all-around badass, just made it to the American Ninja Warrior semi-finals — but what’s it actually like to run a ninja course at 6:30 AM with zero practice and a million bucks on the line? We get the full behind-the-scenes scoop (spoiler: lots of hanging, barely any sleep), plus her wedding plans (it’s next week!)…

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MKE Women Breaking Through in Sports Media: Sydney Gille, Grace Scalzo, Kimberly Bates 1:02:32

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Today we take you behind the scenes of working in sports media with three amazing women who have achieved success working respectively for the Bucks, Marquette, Packers, Admirals, Brewers and the NBA -- yes we have all the major teams in WI covered in this ep! Topics Covered: Backstories Biggest star struck moment Biggest slip up working in sports …

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From the South to Milwaukee: Blake Eason, bonus ep - live from the Drink Wisconsinbly Pub 19:42

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What's it like moving from Atlanta to Nashville to Milwaukee? Blake Eason officially moved here last November (what great timing) and is ready for his first summer in Milwaukee. On this episode we go over: How he ended up here South vs Midwest The people here Favorite places in Milwaukee (and Wisconsin) NFL Draft experience **Excuse the audio since…

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Your Guide for Live Music in MKE This Summer w/ Allen Halas 31:21

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Milwaukee is STACKED with live music this summer — and a ton of it is free. Allen Halas (OnMilwaukee, Breaking & Entering, 102.1) joins us to break down the can’t-miss festivals, underrated block parties, and weekly concert series happening all over the city. He’s been to more Milwaukee music events than anyone we know, and he’s here to help you pl…

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Crash Dummies: From 0 to 2.5M followers, Where to meet women in MKE, Craziest Call Ins, Men's Bathroom Etiquette, Biggest Pet Peeves & Cinco De Drinko with SIMGOD 1:20:33

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Get ready to laugh as the hosts of one of the most entertaining and fastest growing podcasts in the US, Crash Dummies' Pat Johnson and Mike Esiobu join Richie for this episode of Milwaukee Uncut. Topics Covered: Backstory of going from 0 to 2.5M followers and hundreds of thousands of listeners/month Craziest call ins Coolest moments Biggest Pet Pee…

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Comedian Billy Duce & Dante Williams (Charlie Berens Tour Manager): Crazy stories from on Tour and the best Fake ID you've never heard of 1:35:37

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What's life on the road of a comedy tour like? Get ready to laugh as Dante and Billy tell some hilarious stories. The episode covers a wide range of topics including: How Dante met Charlie in a bathroom at Lambeau and has been working with him ever since Bill's early days as a musician in Boston and how he broke into comedy Getting propositioned by…

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Our Mother of the Year: Carmen Tenuta w/ Grace & AJ Scalzo 42:45

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For Mother’s Day, we were joined by the one and only Carmen Tenuta, along with her kids, Grace and AJ Scalzo. Together, they spill all the tea on what it was like growing up with Carmen: an amazing single mother and an overall witty and energetic powerhouse of a woman. You’ll hear stories from Grace and AJ’s childhood with Carmen, including when AJ…

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Your MKE Summer Bucket List: 19 Activities in the MKE area w/ Chef Adam Pawlak 33:50

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Want to take advantage of summer in Milwaukee? We’ve got you covered on this week's episode. From festivals, to the lake front, hiking, golfing and events there is no better place to be in the summer than Cream City. Today we’re joined by Milwaukee native Chef Adam Pawlak who is also the owner of Egg & Flour, Hell’s Kitchen phenom, dog dad and frie…

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From 0 to 30,000 Homes: Inside the Rise of Wisconsin’s Veteran-Owned Roofing Leader, Infinity Exteriors 28:02

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Founder and former Marine Josh Sparks attended 17 different schools while growing up in foster care before eventually landing in Milwaukee in the early 2000s. That’s where a friend offered him a roofing job — a turning point that would set the course for everything that followed. Starting from zero, Josh built Infinity Exteriors into the largest ro…

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20 Interesting Things Manufactured in WI and Unconventional Marriage Advice?? w/ LeRoy Butler, Grant Pauly and Richie 53:48

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Ready to have your mind blown? We’re lucky to have so many cool things manufactured in the state of Wisconsin we wanted to shout some of them out. Luckily we also had Packers Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler chime in with some unconventional marriage advice, a Reggie White story you won’t want to miss and his current thoughts on the Aaron Rodgers free ag…

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LeRoy Butler & Grant Pauly: Legendary Packers & NFL Draft Stories & A New Beer Partnership Launch :) 40:56

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Untold Packers stories and a new beer partnership? It doesn't get much better as we're joined by NFL HOFer LeRoy Butler and 3 Sheeps Founder Grant Pauly this week (oh and there's a part 2 coming next week). In this episode we go over: LeRoy’s draft experience and first time in WI Stories about the Majic Man --- Don Majickowski Some great Brett Favr…

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Dating in Milwaukee: Red Flags, Raya, Gems, Best/Worst First Date Spots w/ Andrea, Jane, Hailey & Bre 1:26:43

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From drunk dialing Pete Davidson to how to pick up a bartender, Milwaukee red flags and best/worst first date spots and some life updates from Andrea Bohelke there is no shortage of entertainment on today's episode: Topics covered: Andrea’s last couple weeks & pitch a friend Should guys take girls on elaborate first dates? Jane’s last first date Ri…

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104 - Sweet Dreams in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley 10:06

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Lucid dreaming specialist learns how to wish someone “sweet dreams” in Chinese. ShaoLan shares more formal and less formal ways of saying this and which situations it will be appropriate in. And find out why Charlie recommends taking a nap when you’re busy. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download…

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103 - Question in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Michael Schneider at Service 11:04

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Creator of the amazing app “Service”, which helps people around the globe solve any kind of service-related questions, Michael Schneider learns how to say the Chinese word for “question.” ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.…

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102 - Chinese Literature in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 6:28

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Chinese culture is steeped in history, going back thousands of years. The written form of the language even originated from pictograms. ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh discuss the word for “Chinese literature.” ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking con…

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101 - Smart in Chinese with ShaoLan and and Author, Serial Entrepreneur & Mentor Sunny Bates 7:21

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The amazing Sunny Bates calls in from New York to learn how to say “smart” in Chinese. A hugely successful individual, she is the CEO of Sunny Bates Associates and is on the board of some of the world’s most exciting companies, including Kickstarter and Creative Capital Foundation. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the Ap…

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100 - Teacher in Chinese with ShaoLan and Lucid Dreaming Teacher Charlie Morley 9:01

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Lucid dreaming specialist Charlie Morley shares invaluable insights as to why teachers are highly respected in Far Eastern culture and his own journey to accepting the title of the teacher himself. And find out which language ShaoLan most often dreams in! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download a…

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Inside the $38 Billion Unstoppable Force: Northwestern Mutual 45:01

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You probably know Northwestern Mutual as the iconic Milwaukee-based financial planning giant that holds a large annual meeting where people flock to our city from all over the country, or as the company that constructed a 32-story skyscraper downtown in 2017 right on the lakefront. That said, there is a lot about Northwestern Mutual you probably do…

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099 - Red & Green Color in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 9:16

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Why is the color red so significant in Chinese culture? How does it differ from Western culture? Transition’s drummer Josh chats with ShaoLan and offers some fascinating insights. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.cc/chine…

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098 - Too Much Trouble in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band 7:49

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Can’t be bothered to learn Chinese today? Learn how to say “too much trouble” in Chinese with ShaoLan and Transition’s Jesse. A colloquial phrase that will make you sound like a native speaker in no time! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence fr…

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097 - Lucky in Chinese with ShaoLan and Oncologist and Bestselling Author David Agus 9:13

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David Agus is a doctor to the stars and author of the New York Times bestselling “A Short Guide to a Long Life.” In this episode, he joins ShaoLan to help Talk Chineasy listeners make their own luck and stay healthy in the long term. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for buildin…

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096 - Dissertation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Richard Price from Academia.edu 7:21

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How many million dissertations can you read on academia.edu? Find out the answer and more in this fascinating episode as the founder Richard Price chats with ShaoLan about how access to elite knowledge is improving people’s lives all around the world. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and p…

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095 - Today Tomorrow Yesterday in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band 11:24

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Jesse shares an exclusive clip of Transition’s hit song “jin tian wan shang” (今天晚上) and learns how to say Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday. Test your Chinese comprehension of the words at the end of the lesson along with Jesse. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your sp…

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094 - Mountain Climbing in Chinese with ShaoLan & Nelson Dellis the 4x US Memory Champion 8:54

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4x USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis talks about his love of climbing mountains and his attempt to climb Mount Everest. Thanks to expert teacher ShaoLan, he learns how to say it in Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portal…

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093 - 8 Times in Chinese with ShaoLan and Chief Science Officer Guruduth Banavar from IBM 12:03

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One of IBM’s top stars Guruduth Banavar is also an accomplished composer. He shares the inspiration to one of his top songs Rise 8 times. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about …

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Anthony Pettis: Wild Stories & The Unexpected Rise of MKE's World Champion MMA Fighter 55:53

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The 2x UFC World Champion didn't have an easy upbringing. His father was unexpectedly murdered when he was just 16 years old. He started working several jobs to pay the bills for his family and take care of his younger brother and Mother. His rise in the UFC ranks was unexpected but meteoric. Pettis went from living in the Mitchell Street Lofts try…

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092 - Orange Color in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 4:41

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Talk Chineasy’s resident special guest Josh learns how to say “orange” in Chinese. Find out why the Chinese love to eat a lot of oranges, especially during Chinese New Year. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.cc/chineasy Vi…

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091 - What Do You Want in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 5:56

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If you don’t learn any other Chinese today, then learn this! Transition drummer Josh discovers how to ask and how to answer the question “What do you want?” In China, you will use this phrase every day. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from…

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090 - Air Conditioning in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 7:10

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As spring approaches in Asia, Transition drummer Josh teaches the Chinese word for "air conditioning". It's a hugely important word to know, especially when experiencing the searing temperatures of the summer. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confiden…

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089 - Knowledge in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder and CEO Richard Price from Academia.edu 8:26

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Knowledge is power, and in the academic world, Richard Price now has 78 million academics using his website academia.edu. Even farmers in the Sahara Desert have benefitted from expert research that has been shared on the site. ShaoLan helps you learn the origins of the Chinese word for "knowledge". ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is n…

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088 - Organic in Chinese with ShaoLan and Founder Caron Proschan at Simply Gum 11:16

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Ever wondered why organic produce is so important? Caron Proschan shares the secrets of her bestselling Simply Chewing Gum and learns the Chinese word for "organic". ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our …

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087 - Learning in Chinese with ShaoLan and Co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn from Duolingo 7:08

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Duolingo’s creator Luis von Ahn learns the word for "learning" in Chinese and shares his incredible vision for enabling millions of people all over the world to learn languages for free. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.c…

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086 - Long Time No See in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 5:13

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It is one of the classic sayings in Chinese that has even been assimilated into the English popular language. ShaoLan teaches Transition drummer Josh how to greet old friends and why it will take your business meeting to another level. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for build…

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Bre & Richie: From Shut Down to Millions of Views/Month, a Newsletter and What's Next for Milwaukee Uncut hosted by Chris Johnson 30:58

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How did Milwaukee Uncut get to this point over the last year and what's next? After being shut down due to a lack of traction Milwaukee Uncut has gone from near zero to millions of views per month, a fast growing local newsletter and events and has big plans for 25'. Chris Johnson from the Passion Pod was in town and interviewed Richie and Bre on t…

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085 - Mount Everest in Chinese with ShaoLan and Product Director Erick Tseng from Facebook 8:43

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It is one of the ultimate mountain climbing challenges, and Erick Tseng took on that challenge and even podcasted on the ascent! ShaoLan shares the Chinese word for Everest and mountains. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.…

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084 - Sound Recording in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band 7:18

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Transition’s Jesse has recorded numerous albums in English and Chinese, but the word for Sound Recording in Chinese has always been a challenge. ShaoLan teaches him how to pronounce the words and the tones perfectly! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking c…

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083 - Sounds Good in Chinese with ShaoLan and CFO Philip Rowley from Sony Pictures Entertainment 5:20

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Bravo! It sounds good! CFO for Sony Pictures Entertainment Philip Rowley certainly knows a thing or two when it comes to good sound and visuals. ShaoLan teaches him this extremely useful Chinese phrase. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from…

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082 - Music in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band 9:50

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Shakespeare once said: "If music be the food of love, play on!". Transition singer Jesse is put through his paces by ShaoLan who also discusses her own love of music. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our…

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081 - Productivity in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from MIT 9:31

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When are you most productive? How do you increase your productivity? And is technology a help or a hindrance?! The amazing Erik Brynjolfsson learns the Chinese word for "productivity" and discusses with ShaoLan the technologies that can cause ripples of productivity growth around the world. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live …

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080 - May I in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band 5:57

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ShaoLan teaches Transition singer Jesse how to ask for permission to drive a friend's Ferrari, or ask someone on a date! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about the app.…

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079 - Daughter in Chinese with ShaoLan and her father Jui-Fang Hsueh 5:42

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In this touching episode, ShaoLan invites her Dad to join the show and teach the word for daughter in Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our website for more info about the app.…

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Dating in Milwaukee: More Crazy Stories, Bachelor/Bachelorette Profile Reviews and a Live Update from AI Cowboy’s Relationship 59:25

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We dive into a few hard to believe Milwaukee dating stories that were sent to us over Instagram and get a live update (he actually picked up our FaceTime) from AI Cowboy who was previously featured after finding love at the Great Clips Conference in Minneapolis, and highlight some bachelors and bachelorettes. Run down: A live update from AI Cowboy …

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078 - Platform in Chinese with ShaoLan and Principal Research Scientist Andrew McAfee from MIT 8:02

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"A balcony to watch the moon!" ShaoLan tells the world leading economist - Andrew McAfee the literal romantic meaning of platform, and the two explore the ways in which other kinds of platforms are shaping the world we live in. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your…

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077 - Go Home in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band 7:14

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Living abroad is a huge adventure, but inevitably there can be moments when you feel like going home. Transition’s singer Jesse returns to share the inside story on another of the band’s hit songs 108,000 miles (Shi Wan Ba Qian Li) and ShaoLan teaches how to say "go home" in Chinese. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the …

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076 - Bicycle in Chinese with ShaoLan and CFO Philip Rowley from Sony Pictures Entertainment 7:15

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CFO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Philip Rowley, is back to learn how to say bicycle and share some stories from the adventures that his love of cycling has led him to undertake. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.cc/chin…

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075 - School in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 5:29

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Transition drummer Josh learns how to say "school" in Chinese while discussing a bit of what life is like for students at each stage of their school life in Asia. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.cc/chineasy Visit our web…

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074 - Fun in Chinese with ShaoLan and Director of Marketing Ken Yanhs from LEGO Education 8:12

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Lego’s Ken Yanhs chats with ShaoLan about how to say "fun" in Chinese and reveals the best parts of his job working for Lego. Also taught in this podcast, "very fun" and "no fun"! The power is in your hands! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence…

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073 - Good Ok Very Good in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 8:33

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ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh help you decipher Good, Ok and Very Good in Chinese. Learn how to rate your experiences and show your pleasure or displeasure with almost anything! ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confidence from Day 1.portaly.cc/c…

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072 - 365 Days in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band 6:37

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Learning how to say the days of the year in Chinese is not as hard as it sounds. Transition’s Jesse drops into the London studio to learn from ShaoLan how to master the days of the year as quickly as possible. ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building your speaking confiden…

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Chris Johnson of the Passion Pod: The story behind one of WI's fastest growing podcasts 35:14

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Chris' life took a turn within a year he had his first kid, his parents got divorced and his Dad ended up having a heart transplant. It made him look in the mirror and ask himself if he died tomorrow how would he feel about what he did with his life. This sparked Chris' entrepreneurial journey where he opened up a skateboard shop in Eau Claire that…