Free Breakfast 美语播客

Ever wonder whether Americans eat hamburgers every day? In this (kinda) mini-pod, Matt and Nathan talk about the different cultures in different regions of America with a focus on food and share their experience growing up in very different places. 你有没有想过美国人是不是每天都吃汉堡？在这期（有点像）迷你播客中，马特和内森聊了聊美国不同地区的文化，重点讨论了食物，并分享了他们在截然不同地方长大的...

We're back! After a few weeks off due to Nathan's moving, Matt and Nathan share some life updates and updates about the next few weeks of Free Breakfast, and share some thoughts on the international student news in America. 我们回来了！在因 Nathan 搬家而暂停了几周之后，Matt 和 Nathan 分享了一些生活近况和接下来几周 “Free Breakfast” 节目的更新，同时也谈到了关于美国国际学生新闻的一些看法。 Transcript...

In this episode of Free Breakfast, Matt returns from Japan and dives into the unexpected challenges of reverse culture shock, sparking a thoughtful conversation with Nathan about identity, home, and change. The duo then looks ahead to Nathan's upcoming move to Korea, sharing personal insights, curiosities, and cultural expectations. They explore the world of legendary Korean singers, the intricaci...

Today, we have a very special guest for a unique Mother's Day episode. We ask Matt's mom about her experience of motherhood, some major junctures in the lives of her children, and for advice on how to handle raising children. She shares some hard-earned wisdom, so you won't want to miss this one! 今天，我们迎来了一位非常特别的嘉宾，带来一期独特的母亲节特别节目。我们请到了名叫 Matt 的妈妈，谈谈她作...

Welcome to the Free Breakfast podcast! This week, we chat about what makes friendship friendship, how we met and developed our friendship, and cultural differences in friendship between China and America. Special word of the day: amphibious. Listen to find out what it means! The books we mention in the podcast are Four Loves by C.S. Lewis and Made for People by Justin Earley. Welcome to the Free B...

In today's show, Matt and Nathan chat about some hot topics in the China-America news, including the recent 100+% tariffs, some comments from the American VP, and what the reactions have been from both sides. 在今天的节目中，Matt 和 Nathan 聊到了中美新闻中的一些热点话题，包括最近超过100%的关税、美国副总统的一些评论，以及双方对此的反应。 Read the transcript here. 在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

Welcome our first guest, Grayson! Grayson was born and raised in China, has never lived for significant time abroad, and yet mastered English to the point where he became an English journal editor and international school English teacher. Hear his story and perspective on learning languages. 欢迎我们的第一位特别嘉宾——Grayson！Grayson 在中国出生和长大，从未在国外长期生活过，但他却掌握了出色的英语，...

In this week's episode, we discuss IShowSpeed's recent trip to China and what it means for international relations, cultural exchange, and the future of cross-culture social media influencers. What do you guys think about Speed in China? I like it’s pretty cool! 在本周的节目中，我们讨论了IShowSpeed最近访问中国的经历，以及这对国际关系、文化交流以及跨文化社交媒体影响者未来的意义。 在小宇宙查看该单集...

In this episode, Nathan shares about his experience growing up in a home that shared two cultures: Korean and American. Learn more about one of our podcast hosts, and through his story, get a better idea of both American and Korean culture! 在这一集里，Nathan 分享了他在一个融合了两种文化的家庭中成长的经历：韩国文化和美国文化。通过了解我们其中一位播客主持人的故事，您将更好地理解美国文化和韩国文化！...

We're back! Join this episode as we chat about how different cultures—and different regions in those cultures—interact with each other differently, and how that is perceived. We chat about our experience with different parts of America, China, and Japan. Free potatoes English word of the day is: noob. Listen to figure out what it means and how to use it! 我们回来了！在这一集节目中，我们聊到了不同...

Welcome to the next installment of Free Breakfast where we talk about Matt's time in Japan and his observations of differences between Chinese and Japanese culture. We also introduce a new segment of our podcast called "Free Potatoes" where we teach our audience how to use an advanced English word or phrase. Please let us know what you think of the episode in the comments! Today’s Free Potatoes (E...

In this special episode to celebrate hitting the 100 subscriber milestone, we have Matt share his story about how he ended up moving to China at the age of 18. Hear his story of teachers, languages, and how an encounter at a Chinese restaurant changed his life forever. 在这个特别的节目中，我们庆祝突破100个订阅者的里程碑。我们请Matt分享他18岁时如何搬到中国的故事。听听他关于教师、语言的经历，以及一...

In this week's installment of Free Breakfast, we discuss Matt's review of the new international sensation, Nezha 2, and talk about a number of Western culture movies/shows/games, including Avatar the Last Airbender, Harry Potter, and Dungeons & Dragons. At the end of the episode, Matt also shares the answer to last week's quiz question: Why is the number 7 lucky in the States? 在本周的《免费早餐》...

Welcome back to this week's installment of Free Breakfast. In this episode, we discuss the untimely death of star Barbie Hsu (大S), the new movie NeZha 2, and as always, our usual dose of banter and cultural discourse between the US and China. We also have a special quiz inside—don't forget to let us know in the comments what you think before the next episode. 欢迎回到本周的《免费早餐》节目。在这...

In this timely episode, we celebrate hitting episode six and talk about our podcast journey so far. Join us as we dive into Matt's fascinating adventure to Yunnan, including his train trip and exploration of the diverse cultures, cuisines, and landscapes of this beautiful province. We also discuss current Sino-US tariffs and the complexities of international relations. Let's not forget to touch on...

In this episode of the Free Breakfast Podcast, we celebrate new listeners and the upcoming Chinese New Year. We discuss their experiences with the holiday both in China and America, including Matt's upcoming trip to Yunnan. The conversation then shifts to the latest AI breakthrough from China, DeepSeek, which has made waves with its cost-effective and high-performance capabilities. Join us for an...

On this episode of Free Breakfast, we talk about significant changes on TikTok due to recent bans, the influx and quick departure of 'TikTok refugees', and Matt's personal experiences with the app Xiaohongshu. We also delve into the impact and future of AI technologies such as chatbots and image generators, and recount personal and third-party stories about sophisticated scam operations. 在本期《...

In this podcast, we discuss how to answer the question "How are you?", share greeting differences in different cultures, and conduct a mock interview. We also explore the importance of small talk in building relationships, and the potential ban of TikTok in the United States, with many American users turning to the Chinese social media platform RedNote. 在这期播客中，我们讨论了如何回答“你好吗？”的...

Welcome Nathan to the podcast everyone! We are both happy to have our first official episode with the both of us. We talk about Nathan and what free breakfast means to him and deep dive into naming culture in the west! 欢迎大家来到我们的播客，今天有Nathan加入！我们都很高兴能够录制我们的第一期正式节目。我们讨论了Nathan以及对免费早餐的看法，并深入探讨了西方的命名文化！ 在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

On the first episode of Free Breakfast, Matt introduces himself and tell us how this podcast got its name. Listen for native English listening practice as we discuss a wide variety of topics. 在《免费早餐》的第一期中，Matt 自我介绍并告诉我们这个播客名字的由来。请收听以练习英语听力，我们将讨论各种各样的话题。 在小宇宙查看该单集文稿