Best Daniel Dumbrill Podcasts (2025)

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RedNote Accidentally Exposes Truth About China: The Tiktok to XiaoHongShu Migration, a Walk & Talk with Ben Norton 30:19

3M ago30:19

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Join us as Daniel Dumbrill and Ben Norton walk through the art district of Chongqing & dive into the fascinating shift of TikTok users to the Chinese social media platform, XiaoHongShu (Little Red Book/RedNote), amidst the backdrop of the upcoming TikTok ban in the US. This video explores: • The Irony of US Censorship: How the US government's attem…

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Dan Duggan: Sacrificed by Australia for American Interests 55:35

4M ago55:35

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Today we discuss an urgent update on the Dan Duggan case. In this video, we're joined once again by Robbie Barwick from the Australian Citizens Party to delve into the complexities surrounding the extradition of Dan Duggan to the United States and the implications it has for all Australians. What You'll Learn: Who is Dan Duggan? - A brief introduct…

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The Fall of Assad: Decoding the Syrian Crisis with Ben Norton 1:40:23

4M ago1:40:23

1:40:23

Join us for an insightful conversation with Ben Norton, the founder and editor-in-chief of Geopolitical Economy Report, as we delve into the complexities of the Syrian crisis, understanding its evolution, the players involved, and the repercussions that have shaped the region. Here's what you'll learn: Historical Context: We explore how the Syrian …

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Disillusioned in the USA: A Young American's Escape to China on a Journey to Discover Perspective 2:05:45

5M ago2:05:45

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Join me, Daniel Dumbrill, as I sit down with Willem, a remarkable young American in his early 20s who has embarked on an unconventional quest for truth. Disenchanted by the political climate in America, he made the bold move to China, seeking a new perspective on life, politics, and global dynamics. We will discuss: His Reasons for Leaving: Explore…

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Dan Duggin - Breaking Info: The US Punishes Their Unwilling Australian Asset & His Family, New Details 1:10:24

11M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Today Robert Barwick (Research Director Australian Citizens Party) and I discuss surprising new details on how Daniel Duggan was set up by the US Security Services and ASIO. Dan is an Australian citizen who has been locked up in solitary confinement for over 18 months while the US tries to extradite him, despite his case not meeting the basic requi…

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TikTok - Actual Ban Reason + Security Risk Narrative Implications 16:42

1y ago16:42

16:42

I discuss the real reasons for the the attempted TikTok ban and the implications associated with taking the national security concern narrative at face value. Clip mentioned in this video on TikTok algorithms: https://twitter.com/al__karita/status/1768705500156166325 Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/xMOLR1QAo_w…

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Ep#36: Show Business in China | Magician Geno DeVille 1:15:12

4y ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Comedy Magician Geno DeVille talks about show business in China. Geno, a true showman from England, has been an entertainer for most of his life. After doing some shows in China he decided to make it his home back in 2004. Since then he’s done various tours with hundreds if not thousands of shows all over the country. Watch this podcast on YouTube:…

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Ep#35: Challenging China Bias with Daniel Dumbrill 1:17:47

4y ago1:17:47

1:17:47

Daniel Dumbrill has been challenging misconceptions about China from around the world by making articulated arguments in his thought-provoking videos on Youtube since the beginning of 2020. After the Hong Kong riots started and due to the growing bias against China in western mainstream media, he took his opinions online trying to change those bias…

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News on China with Dongsheng News 1:55:56

4y ago1:55:56

1:55:56

Join us for a discussion with Tings Chak and Marco Fernandes from Dongsheng News & Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. We will discuss some of the most interesting China headlines from the past week. Video of episode: https://youtu.be/8huzsQeNBdk Dongsheng News YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/dongshengnews Dongsheng News Websi…

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Ep#34: Manufacturing Custom-Made Trucks in China | Webb Wehbe 1:21:14

4y ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Webb is a Canadian making custom-made trucks in his big factory in China. He’s an accomplished hands-on kind of entrepreneur who fell in love with China and became the first and only custom-made tow trucks maker in China. His manufacturing company, Metro Tow Trucks, produces impressive, heavy duty trucks for distribution all over the world. In this…

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Ep#33: AI and Innovation From Silicon Valley To China | Tony Huang 1:17:25

4y ago1:17:25

1:17:25

Tony moved from China to California in 1998 for higher education. After graduation he chose to stay in the US and worked in AI and digital innovation at Silicon Valley for a decade. In 2013 he decided to come back to China to open his own AI innovation company, Foocaa, and today he’s responsible for hundreds of smart communities managements in many…

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Ep#32: Scale Model Collectibles Made in China | Noel Lee 1:06:31

4y ago1:06:31

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Noel Lee’s die cast collectibles items are made in China in small batches, 1000 pieces per model. His brand, Calibre Wings, produces fine and accurate aviation scale models in die cast metal. Noel is a China expat from Singapore who lived in Hong Kong for more than a decade and has been based in Shenzhen in the past couple of years. Watch this podc…

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Ep#31: My Journey to China via Germany | Hunter Bliss 1:24:57

4y ago1:24:57

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Hunter Bliss, an American from South Carolina, tells us about his journey to China via Germany. After he finished high school in the USA, he moved to Germany to attend university, for free! After graduating with a double major in printing and Chinese language, he moved to China and started his stone paper printing business, called Pebble Printing G…

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Ep#30: Understanding China Through Its History | Jeremiah Jenne 48:20

4y ago48:20

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Understanding China through its history and culture is the main topic discussed in this episode with Jeremiah Jenne, a writer and historian living in Beijing since 2002. In this podcast, filmed and recorded in a Beijing Hutong, we also discussed his work as a historian in Beijing, learning Chinese as a necessity for his work, China’s long history, …

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WallStreetBets, Politics, Economy & War Conversation w/ ex-SEC Lawyer 1:09:23

4y ago1:09:23

1:09:23

In today's episode I discuss WallStreetBets, GameStop, Politics, Economics, The Wealth Gap, War & More with an ex-SEC Lawyer and current Finance Professional & Podcaster who goes by the Twitter name (Formosa Sheng) @Mont_Jiang whose podcast can be found here: https://planamag.com/podcasts/By Daniel Dumbrill

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Ep#29: Know Your China Accounting | Senior Accountant Cathy Zhang 1:19:42

4y ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Do you know your China accounting well enough? Cathy Zhang is a senior accountant and tax consultant with more than 20 years experience working with foreigners on their China accounting. We talked about income tax in China, setting up companies in China, China green card, China's social security, and much more. Find Cathy via her website: https://c…

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A casual chat with Sabina from Nepal 41:58

4+ y ago41:58

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In this video I have a chat with a long-time Twitter friend from Nepal, Sabina. Sabina is usually only active on twitter at @Sabina_91521, but today she stepped outside of her comfort zone to join me on a video call. We didn't have a particular agenda or topic list going in, but we ended up talking mostly about China, Nepal, India and their relatio…

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Ep#28: Explaining Dropshipping & Opportunities in China | with Simon de Raadt 1:14:10

4+ y ago1:14:10

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Simon de Raadt, a China dropshipping business development manager, sat with us for a talk to explain dropshipping and discuss the China Dream and opportunities in China. Simon is also a podcast host at the China Business Cast and a speaker at various events. During his 10 year stay in China Simon has become an expert on cross-border trade and logis…

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Ep#27: Football in China - Playing and Coaching Children | Mateus Martins 1:14:00

4+ y ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Brazilian football player Mateus Martins moved to China in 2007. He did not speak any English or Chinese when he first got here, but his positive attitude and big personality brought him to new heights in his life in China. After playing professional football in China, he joined Arsenal Football Academy and started coaching under Michael Owen. From…

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Ep#26: The Foreign Dentist in China | Dr. Zavel Mojica 1:03:45

4+ y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Dr. Zavel Mojica, from Costa Rica, has been a foreign dentist in China in the past six years. He has seen the industry develop quickly while treating China expats and a growing Chinese clientele. His stories of fixing bad dentistry for his clients and the questions they ask him are both amusing and remarkable. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https:/…

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Ep#25: Inventing Baozza - The Ultimate Chinese-Italian Fusion Food | Co-Founder Loren Heinold 1:23:30

4+ y ago1:23:30

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Loren Heinold has been a long-time China expat. He lives in Beijing and loves it. After coming to China as an investment banker, he expanded his interests and his businesses, opened a chain of Mexican restaurant and co-founded Baozza, a combination of Baozi and Pizza, making the ultimate pizza snack. In this long form conversation we discuss the in…

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Ep#024: Comedian Joe Wong | From Roasting to Hosting - Coming to America and Going Back to China 33:00

4+ y ago33:00

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Stand up comedian Joe Wong talks about his humble beginnings. From moving to America for his PhD in Biochemistry to improving his English and starting in stand up comedy in Boston. In our conversation, he mentions roasting Joe Biden 10 years before he becomes the President with a hint to Kamala Harris, and discusses hosting his show on China's CCTV…

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Ep#023: Biking to Xinjiang and Debunking Western Misconceptions | Jerry Grey 1:29:04

4+ y ago1:29:04

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Jerry Grey is a British-born Australian who has been living in China since 2004. After a recent biking trip to Xinjiang (not his first time), his experience and recollections gathered a lot of attention as he started debunking western misconceptions about the controversial north-western province. In this episode we talk to Jerry and his wife Ann ab…

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Ep#022: Bridging Chinese and Brazilian in China | Sophie Yuen 1:31:09

4+ y ago1:31:09

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Sophie Yuen came from very humble beginnings in a far countryside in Chongqing. Her upbringing made her tough and strict, a personal style she displayed throughout her career. After coming to South China in search of financial independence, she advanced quickly and became the HR and admin manager of Paramount, the first big Brazilian shoe manufactu…

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Ep#021: Making Quality Furniture in China | Bram Vandendriessche from Belgium 1:23:34

4+ y ago1:23:34

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Bram Vandendriessche's family make and sell high quality furniture for almost 70 years. Since 2008 they're also making furniture in Dongguan, China and Bram has been living in China and running the Up2Date Medalounger factory since 2012. Growing up around furniture stores gave him a special insight for the trade and today he's become an expert on t…

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Ep#020: Romanian Keeps Deli Tradition Alive in China | Florian Benchea 1:19:45

4+ y ago1:19:45

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Florian Benchea is a Romanian deli owner and chef in Shenzhen, China. His enthusiasm about keeping the deli tradition alive is inspiring, while making many foreigners and Chinese customers all over China happy. His homemade sausages, smoked meats and preserves are a rare find in a country that has only few options online for authentic Balkan food. …

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Ep#019: Manufacturing Candy in South China | Karl Long, GM at Zed Candy Factory 1:04:48

4+ y ago1:04:48

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Karl Long is an Irishman making candy in China. He is the general manager at Zed Candy factory in Zhangmutou, Dongguan, where he manufactures candy such as gum balls and jellybeans, and export it to 50 countries around the world. Zed Candy was founded in Ireland in 1992 and moved its factory to China in 2008. Karl has been living and working as an …

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Ep#018: Hospitality Managment is a Non-Stop Job | with Fuat Koroglu, International Hotels' GM 1:37:24

4+ y ago1:37:24

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Fuat Koroglu is a Turkish hotelier working in the hospitality industry since 1990. He first worked for Kempinski Hotels for 24 years in Turkey, Dubai, Egypt (during the 2011 Arab Spring) and China. In 2015 he made the move to Wanda Hotels and Resorts, one of the fastest growing brands in China, as GM of Wanda Realm Beijing and later in 2018 he beca…

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Ep#017: Business Insider with a Teenager - How I Published a Book at 15 Years Old | Shirley Wang 1:31:48

4+ y ago1:31:48

1:31:48

Shirley Wang is an impressive young entrepreneur who self-published a book—Business Insider with a Teenager—earlier this year (2020). This talented 15-year-old is a writer, photographer, coach and businesswoman who is very inspiring for the young generation of ambitious teenagers. In this conversation we dive into teenage business ideas, the experi…

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Ep#016: Bringing China Baseball for FREE With Dragons Baseball Club | Jim Mann 1:06:49

4+ y ago1:06:49

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James Mann is the founder and director of the Dongguan Dragons Baseball Club, bringing baseball to China for free with his non-profit program for kids of all ages to learn, practice and play the game. The Dongguan Dragons baseball club has become an official Little League chapter back in 2018. The program has over 300 kids, mostly Chinese kids, pla…

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Has China Won? Will There Be War? (Kishore Mahbubani) 1:03:53

5y ago1:03:53

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In today's episode I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Kishore Mahbubani for a discussion about China, America and their global relationships. Video version of interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t06kEQQN9HI You find Kishore's book (Has China Won) here: https://amzn.to/32YMlRQBy Daniel Dumbrill

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Ep#015: Australian Living in China - Expat Stories & Video Game Developer Career | Tim Page 1:41:19

5y ago1:41:19

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Tim Page is an Australian living in China. He had a long career as a video game developer, starting with the first Nintendo team in Australia back in the 80s, then EA Sports, then THQ. He moved to Shanghai in 2008 to live with his expat family in China in order to develop video games for THQ from Asia, and then moved into his second career in smart…

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Ep#014: From China to the World | How I Went to High School in America - Lily Jiang 1:29:50

5y ago1:29:50

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Lily Jiang is a modern Chinese young lady who went through an education path most Chinese youth could only dream about. She bypassed the "gaokao" (China's notorious National College Entrance Examination) by going to high-school and then university in the USA, and she also studied in Hong Kong and London. After graduation, she moved to Shanghai to s…

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Ep#013: Coming from New York and Embracing China to the Fullest - Jason Chen 1:19:02

5y ago1:19:02

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Jason (Komit is his online persona) Chen is a dance studio owner, bar owner (Muzika), English teacher, Chinese Visa agent, fashion model, actor, and the list goes on and on. In this conversation we discuss how China is not what people back home think, freedom in China and the West, taking his Chinese wife's last name, and much more. Watch this podc…

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Ep#012: My Journey from Hong Kong to the Mainland - Billy Lam 1:22:19

5y ago1:22:19

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Billy Lam grew up in Hong Kong, studied in the U.S. and worked in a corporate job doing sales for IBM for eight years after graduating. His life took a 360 degree turn when the dot-com bubble burst, so he decided to do what he always loved--party. He moved to Beijing and became a co-owner and occasional DJ at the famous Suzie Wong nightclub. Today …

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Max Blumenthal on US Foreign Policy, Meddling, Propaganda & More 1:32:40

5y ago1:32:40

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In today's episode I sit down with Max Blumenthal to discuss his book "The Management of Savagery", his documentary on the NED, US foreign policy and propaganda. Max's book "The Management of Savagery": https://amzn.to/2YWVkiY NED Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzIJ25ob1aA The Grayzone: https://thegrayzone.com/ Redspin Sports: https:/…

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Ep#11: The Restaurant Entrepreneur in China - Miguel Alves 1:35:54

5y ago1:35:54

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Miguel Alves has been living in China since 2002. He opened his first restaurant in 2003 and since then opened about 10 more F&B establishments. In this episode we discuss the restaurant business in China extensively, as well as tell many China expat stories from the old days. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QI13mCN2gW8 Make sure to…

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Ep#010: Living the Chinese Middle Class Life as a Denim Manufacturer COO - Rachel Zhang 1:20:34

5y ago1:20:34

1:20:34

Rachel Zhang started her career as a translator in a fashion company in Guangzhou years ago. Through taking designers and clients around to factories, she learned the business quickly and got promoted. After a few more jobs with other companies, in higher positions, her ability to learn fast made her a founding partner in a growing denim fashion co…

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Ep#009: Mitch Perrine - From Graphic Design to Opening a Bar and a Diner in China 1:21:47

5y ago1:21:47

1:21:47

Washington-Hangzhou-Chang'an. Mitchie Perrine is not an ordinary China expat. He moved here for a graphic design job, and still works as a designer at an American furniture company during the days, but at nights...he has become a legend with his bar Ziggy's in "small town" Chang'an, in south China. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Q…

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Tiananmen vs Hong Kong Protests - An eye witness/participant comparison 2:05:24

5y ago2:05:24

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In today's episode I sit down with Yale, a very good friend of mine who was in Beijing as a new graduate during the Tiananmen square protests and also joined the protests in Hong Kong much later. It is a rare treat to have someone who was in the ground for both of these evens. We discuss both protests, the 89 Tiananmen Square Protests and the Hong …

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Ep#008: Peleg Lewi - Guangzhou Consul General at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel 1:41:00

5y ago1:41:00

1:41:00

In this week's podcast episode we talk to Mr. Peleg Lewi, the Israeli Consul General to Guangzhou and the former Ambassador to Paraguay. In our interview we cover a wide range of topics such as his 26-year diplomatic journey, including his posts in Colombia, Hungary and Paraguay, China-Israel diplomatic and economic relations and much more. Watch t…

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Ep#007: Ludovic Casteleyn - My Hong Kong Childhood & Hospitality Career 1:23:16

5y ago1:23:16

1:23:16

Born in France and moved to Hong Kong when he was 2-month-old, Ludovic had a lot to talk about in this week's full length podcast. In this podcast we discuss his father being a "serial expat," witnessing the UK-China HK handover in 1997, studying hospitality in Lausanne, working in F&B in the hotel industry in Maldives and Dubai, and much more. Wat…

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Ep#006: Andy Rossi - Working and Singing in China | Full Podcast 1:30:48

5y ago1:30:48

1:30:48

Andy Rossi came to China in 2004 after graduating in Chinese language at the University of Rome. His language skills opened up doors and gave him opportunities to learn the trades and advance his career over the years. He's also the lead singer of Revolution, a local expat band of three Italians and a Kiwi, and had the chance to perform their rock …

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Ep#005: Anna Grinvald - The Innovative Entrepreneur Mom | Full Podcast 1:24:55

5y ago1:24:55

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Anna Grinvald is not the classic stay-at-home mother. While raising four kids, she’s always found a way to do business, from Israel to Thailand, and in China for more than a decade. Nowadays, she owns and manages GTS Group and Roxan, a footwear and lifestyle brand utilizing scrap materials and producing zero waste. In this long-form conversation we…

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Ep#004: Walkabout Rojo - From Hotel Management to University Life in China | Full Podcast 1:23:23

5y ago1:23:23

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Paul worked his way up and had a succesful career in the hotel industry back home in California. He went through every possible hositality department and eventually ended up in management where he started to feel bored and out of place, which led him to the decision to make a full 180. This is how he ended up in China. Today he runs a YouTube chann…

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Ep#003: John Graham Harper - Fitness, Fight Night & Blacklisted in China | Full Podcast 2:11:22

5y ago2:11:22

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John Graham Harper arrived in Shenzhen as a teenager with his dad and younger brother (they are six brothers in the family!). In the 20 years since, he has been a personal trainer, gym(s) owner, boxing federation founder, UFC promoter, and a real tough hustler. In this wide-ranging conversation with John we discuss his past and present passions, an…

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White Collar Fight Night: Amateur Boxing Federation in South China 11:34

5y ago11:34

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In this episode snippet, John talks about the concept of white collar boxing federations and how he started WCFN in Shenzhen as a marketing and charity platform. Learn about John and the "parent" company's (Fire Now) motivation behind these events. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nQ1Ec_I6-5s Make sure to follow us on our social medi…

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Ep#002: Jerome "Rome" Bryant - Teaching English and Making People Laugh | Full Podcast 1:17:41

5y ago1:17:41

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Coming to China as an English teacher can be the perfect gateway to doing other, perhaps more desirable, jobs later on. Rome talks to Ziv and Fernando about discrimination in the teaching industry, being half black, half white, and his life-long passion, stand up comedy. Find out how Rome started as a stand up comedian in China by joining open mic …

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Being Black and Discrimination in China 13:31

5y ago13:31

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In this podcast snippet we discuss discrimination and racism with Jerome "Rome" Bryant. Listen as we slowly realize that the fact (some) Chinese calling black people 黑人 (hei ren) is maybe not as bad as we previously thought. Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JD0lDv_7PH0 Make sure to follow us on our social media: Facebook…

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A Wuhan Lab Made Virus Is Controlling Your Mind: Coronavirus, Propaganda, Complacency & Brainwashing 30:43

5y ago30:43

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In today's podcast I speak about what is being no referred to as a Wuhan Lab Made virus as we continue to spiral out of control. Article Mentioned in episode: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0820-9 Watch this podcast on youtube to see news clippings and Ron Paul video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcvJjRHqMPg…

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