The Bridge to China

New research from the Journal of Experimental Physiology says night owls are dropping like flies. The Bridge digs deep into the science of sleep so you don’t have to. From temperature to timing, tossing, and turning, we lay it on you. Join us for a journey into the third of your life you’ve been neglecting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some folks dream of travelling around the world. Today’s guest did it. From Michigan and the Great Lakes of the US to Japan and China, today’s guest has insights that will change your outlook. This humble globe-trotter now helps at risk youth from her hometown. How do the US and China stack up? Keara weighs the pros and cons of life in one of the biggest cities on earth against her modest town in...

While Jason giggles and talks about candy and parties in the US, Beibei warns him that the Gates of Hell will be opening up. Listen in to help ward off evil spirits and help your loved ones find their way. Also, we let you know how to send your ancestors cash in the afterlife. From candy to billions of dollars, we have everything you’ve ever wanted on Halloween. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

The latest list of the biggest cities in the world has dropped. The Bridge talks you through the best and worst of life in the big apples of the world. If you think life in the country is great, get a load of this. To see the colossal cityscapes of today’s world, listen in, like and leave a comment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge is joined by special guest: Josh Lapidus is the founder of a payroll & benefits company based in the U.S.. He discusses his journey to China, bringing more than 30 people to a Chinese town for his wedding and working in China doing travel promotional work. He says living in Suzhou is like living in half of the heaven, why is that? Join us on The Bridge with Jason, BeiBei and Josh to...

The Bridge sits down with Matt of YouTube’s “JaYoe Nation.” Matt’s travels around the world have been followed by tens of millions of people. Matt discusses his tours of Japan, Mount Everest, touring Europe and the future of his world touring. How do you make instant friends with locals on the side of a mountain? Matt has got these stories and more. Join us for a discussion with an American who li...

Different people adapt to a new nation and a new culture in different ways. Do Chinese people also eat ‘American food?’ Can you stay Irish in India? Why are their so many expats who don't learn Chinese, Korean and Japanese while living in these places? Can someone adapt and remain an alien in a foreign land? Alex and Jason discuss the spectrum of culture diversity and conservation of one’s nationa...

Is it possible to change a stinky river with floating trash into a clean, posh and fancy place where people want to hang out? Have you heard of an APP to report pollution? From monitoring water quality to renewing wetlands, to water diversion super projects, we steer you through them all. Step on board and we’ll set sail, together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A renown international travel vlogger outlines what people get wrong about foreign countries, and how to create meaningful content along the way. Want to start a vlog? He tells us the biggest mistakes people make. Trip Bitten’s American host Miguel discusses his choice to live in China and gives you a peak into life as globe trotter and the truth of travel today. Tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

20 years ago, it seemed like when a climate catastrophe happened it was in every newspaper on the planet. Now not a single newspaper can cover everything on any given day. From fires, floods and heat waves, our world is changing. We guide you through the mine field of calamity to the safer shores of hope on the horizon. Listen in to contextualize and relax, after we tell you of the trauma, we’ll t...

What is the connection between commercials and consumerism? What were your most memorable memes on TV and radio? Are you still bombarded with as much commercials as before using smart phones? Beibei and Jason share famous commercials from the world over. Listen in: be entertained, and be part of the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beibei schools Jason on the nuances of Chinese phrases. The Bridge explores the origins of English phrases in China. From ‘a frog in a well’ to ‘blind men feeling elephants,’ this show is packed full of analogies and cultural insights. Want to make a splash at your next soirée? We’ve got the idioms you need to sound like a pro. This is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Not all Chinese families make their kids read the words of Confucius, yet his teachings are everywhere in Chinese values. We talk about American individualism, filial piety and the holiday for elders you might not know about. Tune in to stay two steps ahead in global discourse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge visits the frontiers of technology to give you the insights to keep you relevant in the fastest period of change in human history. Join Beibei and Jason and find out when to join the metaverse, how to instantly make free original art, and enjoy doing so from the back seat of cars with no steering wheels today. Listen in and stay ahead of the tech curve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Andy Wang, who’s made Beijing his home for the past 6 years, joins us in the studio. We ask him about the movie industries in both the US and China. He talks about his craft, his hobbies and decision to share China’s stories with the world. An artist whose works include some of the biggest movie franchises on earth, Andy tells us about some of his biggest career moves and what the future of film l...

Beibei and Jason interview Dr. Frank Stonier, an American who joined his community to help fight a fire in the mountains around Chongqing. We discuss how he helped, and his skyrocketing fame in China today. Frank’s story is one which brings our worlds together. Listen in and learn about the man who fought with his Chinese community to protect his city. You have got to hear this. Hosted on Acast. S...

The Bridge looks at assimilation like you’ve never seen it before. Do you talk about Lincoln at parties or the latest Netflix release? We thought so. What makes someone American today? What does it take to live in China vs become Chinese? Alex and Jason hash out the politics of cultural integration from new angles. So, sit back, laugh and join in the fun on The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

The Bridge is joined by globe-trotter Jalayana Miller to talk about what changes as you live abroad. Chinese love to drink hot water. Could you give up ice to integrate into a new life? What is the difference between a fresh off the boat expat in China vs a tried-and-true immigrant.? What’s weird, fresh and new about living in New York after Nanjing? Join The Bridge and become a part of the global...

We discuss a viral vlogger’s attempt to reclaim her Chinese identity after quitting English language learning at Harvard. What’s in a name? From French traditions on naming for the day one is born to new names in new languages, Alex and Jason tour the world inside ourselves. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet?” What about a language? Join the Bridge for a journey dee...

The climate emergency has arrived. The US is set to spend hundreds of billions getting into the green-game. Europe, China and the US are leading the world into a new greener future. Will the US be able to turn the tables on carbon emissions? Beibei and Jason discuss the most important topic of our times. ‘Podcast and chill’ has never been so hot. We’ve got the facts and the talking points to keep...

Listen in as Alex schools Jason on the intricacies of Moon Cakes, Lore and regional insider tradition. This episode dives deep to showcase the past present and future of the biggest holiday of the fall in China and all of east Asia. Want to join in the fun? We show you how to get your moon gazing on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Beibei are joined by Rick Fakhre from California to talk about what its like to teach in America today. A teacher for more than a decade, Rick recently stepped down from his teaching position. He discusses the reasons he may be leaving the profession and what needs to change to make the job more appealing for qualified professionals. And he also shares the moment when he had to say goodb...

Inflation is costing the average American $717 more a month, analysis shows. For many, that’s a pain they have to deal with in everyday life. Find out more on this recap clip of The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this recap segment of The Bridge, Jerry Grey, a British Australian who has lived in China for more than 18 years shared his story of riding a bike across China for three times. Also he shared his observation about the development of the Greater Bay Area in Southern China. What is the attraction there? And what has he experienced during the trips in China? Find out more with Jason, BeiBei and Je...

Beibei and Jason discuss people with special needs and special skills. From curing color blindness to the cutting edge of hearing research The Bridge talks about the edge of science. How can the visually impaired find their way around China? Find out in the most global podcast on the market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.