THD美籍华人英语访谈秀

James Hsu is an entrepreneur, podcaster and advisor.  He helps people through the mental and emotional side of entrepreneurship and on the topic of authenticity.  Today we talk about the struggle to be ourselves and pretending to be someone we're not, both in social situations and at work.  We talk about how we are affected by politics and news.  We talk about why James decided...

Dawn Wong is a Stand-Up Comedian in Shanghai.  Today we talk about stand-up comedy in China.  We discuss script vetting, cancel culture and the differences between doing comedy for Chinese and Western audiences.   We talk about gender equality, her influences growing up, and her thoughts on Asian men’s taste in women. We also talk about how female comedians are perceived in China vs...

Richard Brubaker is the Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, Adjunct Professor of Sustainability and Social Innovation, Founder of Collective Responsibility and host of the Sustainable Ambassador and Mission Driven podcasts.  Today we talk about the state of the world through the lens of sustainability.  We get int...

Today we try a bilingual episode speaking Chinese with our guest Julia Shen.  We talk about gender roles, relationships, masculinity, marriage and compare certain interesting behaviors between Chinese and Western culture.  We try to find definitions for Chinese words that may not exist in the English language, and learn some new Chinese sayings at the same time. We talk about Julia's exp...

Today we talk about the flaws in our understanding of the distant past and do some reflecting as we look ahead this year.  We talk about creating and capturing more memories, getting healthier, building habits, guilt and motivation.  We talk about work sabotaging health, failed fitness attempts and seeking progress through habit stacking, incremental progress, self-forgiveness and self-c...

Today we compare our views on artificial intelligence and the human condition.  We talk about the evolution of society and how AI will change the way we all play the game.  We talk about the nature of the 'game' itself.  We talk to ChatGPT, debate its current usefulness and explore positive and negative societal consequences of humanity's advancing capabilities. Don't forget to...

Happy 2024!  Today we listen to some of our favorite songs and talk about the memorable moments in our lives they remind us of.  This is the second volume of our "Life's Mixtape" series in which we combine music listening with podcasting.  Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! 节目文字版 (Transcript)加微信: THD_Official Add us on WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest D...

Merry Xmas!  Today we exchange stories and personal experiences with bullying in school.  We talk about stereotypical nerdy Asian kids when we were growing up and the troubling traumatic time many of them had going to school in America.  We discuss the importance of parental awareness and emotional support to help our kids cope psychologically if ever they are bullied.  We also...

Ashley Recanati is an author, Futurist academic and lecturer of digital ecosystems.  His new book "AI Battle Royale: How to Protect your Job from Disruption in the 4th Industrial Revolution" guides workers through the perils of AI.  Today we talk about practical ways to think about AI and how to protect your working future from its impact.  We navigate the spectrum of doomsayers and...

Today we talk about brain fog and cognitive decline.    We share our personal experience with feeling dumber and discuss what might be the reasons behind it, and what we can do about it.    We talk about why its so hard to speak up about intellectual weaknesses or to even admit experiencing temporary ones.    We talk about daily routines and addiction to screens and p...

Anna Yang is an award-winning advertising creative. She is the youngest ever delegate to have represented China and won gold at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. She has been named one of the Top 30 creatives in China by Campaign Brief. She is also the recipient of the United Nations Common Ground Initiative Grant. Today we talk about authenticity, purpose, love and acceptance. We discuss o...

Today we talk to friends of the show Jackie Wang and Andrew Trapp.  We discuss Andrew's decision to leave China after over a decade and Jackie's renewed perspective after leaving to live abroad and now returning to Shanghai on a visit.  We talk about the factors behind Andrew deciding to move back to America and reflect on his time living in China; what he learned  enjoyed, will mis...

Today Justin and Aric reflect on inner demons or "old friends" that cause torment, such as self-doubt, unmet expectations, fear of repeating hurtful patterns, and the feeling of time slipping away.  We discuss acceptance vs being content, guilt vs shame, and mindfulness.  We talk about our awkward friendship and explore what makes a "one-on-one" friend.  We also talk about the limit...

Today we talk about Baby Metal, a popular Japanese Kawaii-Metal band.  We talk about Asian countries re-appropriating Western culture such as Heavy Metal music and why its controversial to some.  We talk about the concept of "being cool" and the need to fit into a tribe during our youth.  We share our opinions on what "cool" actually means and talk about "artsy fartsy" people versus...

Gabor Holch is an intercultural leadership coach, speaker and author.  He has coached public leaders, CEO’s and high-level decision makers in some of the largest multinational companies in over 25 countries.  A former diplomat, he holds degrees in international relations, diplomacy and certifications in several assessment and coaching methodologies.  His latest book " Dragon Suit "...

Debora Malito is an author and Assistant Professor.  Her work surrounds questions of sovereignty and inequality in international politics.  Her current research focuses on how information is produced, international interventions and the reordering of states and political orders.  She is the author of "Destabilising Interventions in Somalia".  Today we unpack the intricacies of...

Today we learn about a series of misunderstandings that led to Aric's angry disappearance from the show last week.  This gets us talking about how petty misinterpretations can often lead to larger problems. We learn about concepts like fundamental attribution bias, actor/observer bias and how we act and react emotionally without always having all the information.  We talk about how we fi...

Today we have no idea where Aric is.  His disappearance gets us talking about what else we don't know.  As we explore the mysteries of the unknown, we talk UFO's, share personal ghost stories and things we've experienced that can't be explained.  We talk about sleep paralysis, deja vu and other dimensions beyond our own.  We dig into human intelligence and the human experience....

Franklin Yao is the founder of Zrou, the plant-based meat alternative.    He leads a team of scientists, chefs and branding leaders to create tasty food solutions such as plant-based protein alternatives to pork, beef and chicken. Through healthy, sustainable processes his company’s mission is to represent China on the global food stage, with affordable, accessible and attractive food op...

Steve Shi is a psychotherapist, podcaster, personal growth and mental health educator and writer.    He is a Top 50 most influential psychology professional in China and is host of “史蒂夫说” podcast, winner of 2019 Apple Best Podcast in Chinese. He was also the official Chinese translator of Jordan Peterson’s “12 Rules For Life”.  Today we dive into the psychology of relationships,...

Jonathan Rechtman is a communication coach and one of the worlds top Chinese-English simultaneous interpreters.    He has served as interpreter for multiple Presidents, Prime Ministers, Fortune 500 CEOs, celebrities and Nobel Prize winners. He has also coached some of the most influential business leaders helping them with high-stakes communication skills. He is a co-founder of Next Leve...

Cyrus Janssen ( 王德中) is a Youtuber, geopolitical analyst, speaker and investor. He is well known for his Youtube channel where he shares insights on China and his videos have over 50 million views.  As an American, he hopes to help the world better understand China while dispelling western misunderstandings about the country.  Today we talk about his long awaited visit back, the state...

Jason Smith is host of The Bridge Podcast, a show focused on building bridges between East and West by going beyond the headlines to find common ground amongst perceived opposites in the world.  He seeks to bridge his American home with his Chinese home through dialogue and understanding and is also a social media influencer with nearly 1 million fans.  Today we drink some baijiu from In...

Pete Rogers is a coach and speaker on mental health, parenting, EQ and leadership.  He is the Director of Counseling at Community Center Shanghai and the founder of Rogers Consulting Group, "where EQ meets IQ".  He works with International school students and their parents with mental health related issues such as stress, anxiety and sadness.  His work seeks to help children and par...

Josef Gregory Mahoney is Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University, Executive Director of the International Center for Advanced Political Studies and Associate Editor of the US-based Journal of Chinese Political Science.    The winner of multiple research awards he was formerly a university professor in the United States and public health officer w...