The Bridge to China

The Bridge asks a pair of professional director-producers about what it takes to make a movie in today’s market. We discuss the growing genre of science fiction in China, shooting in extreme weather, and what it is like working in the fast pace business of visual media. Linq Yim, originally from Hong Kong, who studied in New York and now lives in Beijing. He won the ‘Sky Award’ at the Pingyao Film...

We are collectively making enough fashion trash that it simply cannot be given away and re-used. Even donations are simply going into landfills. The Bridge looks at the figures and helps you figure out how to avoid contributing to the biggest new trend in destroying our earth. Tune in with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the pandemic, a lot of people have been putting off health checkups, especially for cancer and age related disease. We are getting to the point where going to the hospital is more realistic again. We discuss what kinds of screenings we need and the differing natures of hospitals around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many economists are warning of inflation, low wages, and near term interest rate increases. Will this mean the end of the US middle class? How can we survive an era of increasing inequality? The Bridge takes a deep dive with Jason and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Global chains and amenities have popped up the world over. From soda, to pop stars to soda pop, the world’s cities are saturated with the branding of big business. Can traditional culture survive the constant influence of global brands? Listen in and decide with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent incidents in New York, London, Los Angeles and San Francisco are terrifying the Asian community. From assaults to murders, a very dangerous racist vein in the west is swelling up. We take you through the tough talk necessary to examine the source of this heinous violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take you on a tour around the world to look at some of the trends in the pursuit of happiness. What do people in Europe, America, China and elsewhere do to create joy? Join Jason and BeiBei to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge takes a deep dive into the complexity of ethnic and cultural harmony around the world. Find out more with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For America, the fight for gender equality dates back at least a century. China’s story is somewhat different. In China and the U.S., women make up more than half of all university students. Women in China are taking higher positions in the companies. The Bridge explores why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss what it takes to raise a child to be an athlete. How can we influence a child’s interests? Jason, Beibei, and Maurice discuss the different points of view in the debate over how to raise kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From gyms with no employees to digital mirrors that count calories and give feedback, technology is changing the way you change your body. Losing the pandemic pounds is going to be a challenge. Jason and BeiBei explicate the newest fads from around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge takes a listen to the most relevant trends in free time around the world? Are Chinese people playing the same games as you? Americans might share more in common with the rest of the world after all. Take a listen with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge discusses the highlights of the Olympics from an international point of view. The most watched Olympics included robots, reused venues, and unexpected delights. We take you on a deep dive into aspects of this event which will surprise you. Find out more with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you got your Bing Dwen Dwen? Yes, the adorable Winter Olympic mascot panda! Well, it’s sold out now in China. But no worries, factories are speeding up to make more. Why is Bing Dwen Dwen so popular? Follow Jason and Alex on The Bridge to take a look. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How challenging is it to stage a Chinese New Year's Gala during Covid in the U.S.? On this special episode of The Bridge, guest host and stand-up comedian Jesse Appell interviews the director and producer of University of Southern California’s 2022 Year of the Tiger Chinese New Years Gala. Jesse Appell is an American comedian who can perform stand-up comedy in Chinese and enjoys a large fan base i...

Chinese New Year represents the largest annual migration of people in the world. Where are they going? From San Francisco to London to New York, we look at the biggest Chinese festival on earth. Wanna see it for yourself? Join a billion and a half people watching the Chinese New Year Gala, live. And of course with Jason and Alex! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beijing will be the first ‘Double Olympic City.’ In 2008 the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing rocked the world. As Beijing hosts the 2022 Winter Olympics, hundreds of millions of people have taken up winter sports to celebrate. From the Closed Loop system that will keep the athletes safe to the venues that will redefine the sport, find out more on The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

2021 gave us Meta and an updated space station. But for many the year was tough. We take a look at the year full of change and growing pains, and hope that 2022 will be a prosperous one.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can this iconic institution be saved? The Bridge talks about this historic organization, its problems, and its future. Are there similar groups in other countries? We give you all the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Paris to Dali this show highlights some of the world's best places to see. Wanna see China? Can it be done in just two weeks? Sanya of China and Thailand are must sees for people around the world. Are you brave enough to leave your comfort zone? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we be ready for success? Can the keys of communication unleash new potential at workplace? Alex and Jason discuss what it takes to market yourself in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With ships waiting off the coast of San Diego, can America get its goods? When will things normalize? How do shelves around the world look? Come on a world tour with The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Sanlitun to Wukesong to Houhai Lake to the Hutongs, Alex and Jason review the most popular places to go on a Friday night in Beijing. This show also highlights a reel of options in cities like Wuhan and San Francisco. As the speed of what's trendy accelerates, The Bridge guides you to where you should start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Some athletes in the United States have been using Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment such as cupping. More than acupuncture and cupping, the hosts of The Bridge explore the ways you can boost your immune system. Are hospitals really too costly in America? We discuss the issues of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

From the runways to the airways to every day, fashion is changing, always. From American second hand stores to your Friday night, we explore the clothes you wear. Luxury brands or grandma's needles? Where to go and who to wear in the US and China. In Shanghai, New York and San Francisco, what is fashionable amongst the fashionable? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Aca...