Best Charlie Bates Podcasts (2025)

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The Mythos of Technology and Capitalism w/ Jathan Sadowski 56:06

4d ago56:06

56:06

Technology and capitalism? In your mythology podcast? It’s more likely than you’d think! We’re joined by Jathan Sadowski, professor and podcaster, to discuss the myth of inevitability, the modern Eleusinian Mysteries of Silicon Valley, and why technologists need to read better sci-fi. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or me…

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Gnomes 2: The Nisse 50:24

11d ago50:24

50:24

Julia really wanted to title this episode 2 Gnomes 2 Furious, but SEO! We dig into the Scandinavian Nisse and Tomte, the socialist leanings of these house spirits, and just why everyone got so into garden gnomes all of a sudden! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of poverty, death, theft, animal death, Nazis, nat…

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Gnomes 42:55

18d ago42:55

42:55

Those little red-hatted fellas that hang out in your garden? There’s enough for a whole Spirits episode on that? The answer might surprise you as we dig into the mythological (and alchemical, shoutout Paracelsus!) origins of just where they came from, and why they’re hanging out with your hydrangeas! Content Warning: This episode contains conversat…

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The Birthplace of Dark Academia | Your Urban Legends 107 48:26

25d ago48:26

48:26

We’ve got a variety of haunted places this month for you - a haunted house (classic), a haunted college (love it), a haunted adult store (?????). Also, we explore the birthplace of Dark Academia. And yes, it’s as haunted as you’d think! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sex, porn, death, homophobia, true crim…

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Urban Legends of NYC w/ Greg Young of The Bowery Boys 58:47

1M ago58:47

58:47

NYC has a long history, filled with (unsurprisingly) MANY ghosts. So we called in an expert to tell us about them: Greg from The Bowery Boys discusses his favorite ghost stories and urban legends from over 18 (!!!) years of podcasting about the history of NYC! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, murder, …

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Gardening Superstitions 56:09

1M ago56:09

56:09

Spring has sprung, and you’re probably wondering: What should I be planting? How do I make sure my garden is a success? Well, we’ve got all the gardening superstitions and folk magic to make your garden sparkle this year. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of pregnancy, misogyny, menstruation, theft, insects, dea…

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Riddling Spirits 46:43

2M ago46:43

46:43

Riddles have captivated fiction and mythology alike for thousands of years! From sphinxes and gods to kings and princesses, we’ve been posing riddles to each other for longer than we can remember. But why? That’s the real riddle we’re looking to solve this episode! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of genitalia,…

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

2M ago10:06

10:06

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

2M ago11:04

11:04

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

2M ago6:28

6:28

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

2M ago7:21

7:21

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

2M ago9:01

9:01

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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Oops! All Haunted Schools! | Your Urban Legends 106 50:12

2M ago50:12

50:12

Ooops! That’s a lot of haunted schools! Haunted school trips, haunted school theatres, haunted turrets that no child should be crawling up into! Be unruly, be ungovernable, give children nightmares! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of child endangerment, warfare, death, murder, suicide, hanging, and execution. …

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

2M ago9:16

9:16

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

2M ago7:49

7:49

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

2M ago9:13

9:13

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

2M ago7:21

7:21

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

2M ago11:24

11:24

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

2M ago8:54

8:54

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

2M ago12:03

12:03

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

2M ago4:41

4:41

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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Feed Drop: Queens Podcast - Amina of Zaria 45:08

2M ago45:08

45:08

This week, we give you an episode from our friends at Queens Podcast about the life of Amina of Zaria, a legendary figure in African history. Enjoy this episode capturing the incredible story of a woman who defied the norms of her time! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of warfare, misogyny, slavery, sexual innu…

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

2M ago5:56

5:56

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

2M ago7:10

7:10

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

2M ago8:26

8:26

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

2M ago11:16

11:16

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

2M ago7:08

7:08

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

2M ago5:13

5:13

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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Women of a Certain Age w/ Deanna Raybourn 55:12

2M ago55:12

55:12

Women of a certain age can do anything - whether it’s being assassins, spinning the threads of fate, or doing witchy things in the woods! From the Fates of Greek mythology to Victorian scientists like Margaret Fountaine, author Deanna Raybourn shows us that older women are capable of doing anything and everything. Content Warning: This episode cont…

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

2M ago8:43

8:43

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

2M ago7:18

7:18

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

2M ago5:20

5:20

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

2M ago9:50

9:50

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

2M ago9:31

9:31

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

2M ago5:57

5:57

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

2M ago5:42

5:42

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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Once Upon A Time… 51:13

2M ago51:13

51:13

Every story has to start somewhere. Whether it’s with “once upon a time” or “when tigers used to smoke tobacco”, storytellers have been setting the scene for their audiences in beautiful and interesting ways. Join us as we dig into the origins of story beginnings AND endings! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of…

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

2M ago8:02

8:02

"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

3M ago7:14

7:14

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

3M ago7:15

7:15

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

3M ago5:29

5:29

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

3M ago8:12

8:12

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

3M ago8:33

8:33

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

3M ago6:37

6:37

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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Gods of the Nile | Denial Isn’t Just a River 46:18

3M ago46:18

46:18

We’ve reached the end of the river. What an amazing journey. We discuss our final 3 gods of the Nile River: Khnum, Hapy, and Sobek. Fish? They’re agents of chaos. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of warfare, animal death, transphobia, infidelity, animal sacrifice, and animal attacks. Housekeeping - See us LIVE!…

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070 - Umbrella in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 8:01

3M ago8:01

8:01

Giving gifts in Chinese culture is important! Every gift has a meaning, so ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh teach how to avoid some potentially embarrassing situations. ✨ 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 Visi…

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071 - It Is Raining in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band 6:45

3M ago6:45

6:45

Why do the English always talk about the weather? How do you say “It is raining" in Chinese? Transition drummer Josh chats with ShaoLan and teaches you in this weather related episode! ✨ 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/…

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069 - Awesome in Chinese with ShaoLan and Jesse Edbrooke from Transition band 6:17

3M ago6:17

6:17

Impress your Chinese friends with the word for "awesome" in Chinese! Jesse from Transition learns from ShaoLan the situations when it is best to say this word and why it is related to baseball! ✨ 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.po…

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068 - Traveling in Chinese with ShaoLan and Product Director Erick Tseng from Facebook 9:12

3M ago9:12

9:12

Head of Facebook Mobile Products Erick Tseng is also a seasoned traveler and adventurer. ShaoLan asks for details of some of his most memorable trips and teaches how to say "traveling" 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…

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067 - Technology in Chinese with ShaoLan & VP Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin 7:55

3M ago7:55

7:55

Bruce Upbin of Hyperloop One talks technology with ShaoLan. Learn the word for technology and discover some of the amazing new technological breakthroughs that are taking place in the world right now. Will robot cars be here soon? ✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Our brand new Talk Chineasy App, is now live on the App Store! Free to download and perfect for building y…

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