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Holidays in Shanghai Updated: 2006-01-03 16:30:27 Description: Christmas and New Year in Shanghai. Generally, the Chinese don't celebrate the way we do, but they do seem to enjoy the lights and decorations.Listen to the show.tek....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cinemas of Shanghai Updated: 2005-12-18 15:39:54 Description: Going to the cinema in Shanghai. What's that like? Today I take about three minutes to answer that question.Overall, the experience isn't too different from what you're used to in the States. Perhaps a few more obnoxious theatre-goers having noisy co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More on hip-hop in China - video Updated: 2005-12-06 16:26:36 Description: Here's the video that goes with the previous show.tek....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More on hip-hop in China Updated: 2005-12-06 16:23:22 Description: The rise of hip-hop in China is the topic of today's show.I'm working on a new website, which those of you who are interested can check out at http://3minutesinshanghai.com/wpI spent the Thanksgiving weekend working with Wordpress, trying to figure i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mahjongg Updated: 2005-11-22 13:46:32 Description: In today's podcast, I answer a listener question about the game mahjongg here in China. Yeah, they play it. Shanghai, the computer game that uses the same types of tiles, I'm not so sure about.Oh, and the next edition of 'hip hop in Shanghai' is comi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Guandii in Fuxing Park Updated: 2005-11-15 14:44:44 Description: Today's show should explain the whole video clip that came (or should have come) earlier in the feed. I outline the rules for future video content, which I'll reiterate here.I'm going to keep video content supplemental to the main audio show. I want ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Guandii in Fuxing Park - video Updated: 2005-11-15 14:38:58 Description: Video clip of hip-hop performers at Guandii, a club here in Shanghai. They have a rap competition every Thursday night, and included in the clip are performances by:a Canadian, rapping in Englisha Japanese, rapping in Chinese and JapaneseChinese danc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Why am I here? Updated: 2005-11-10 06:29:59 Description: On today's show, I take a second to answer a question I've received on more than one occasion: Why am I here in China? Why don't I go back to America? It's a simple answer, really.Also, I take an additional second to answer a couple listener question...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fudan Fuzhong podcasting Updated: 2005-11-01 15:21:44 Description: It's been a while, but here's the new show. I've got to stop flaking out like that.Some of what I've been occupied with lately is setting things up for the new semester, teaching at the High School Affiliated to Fudan University. Last year, I began h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Golden Week - National Day Updated: 2005-10-10 15:20:33 Description: October 1st was Chinese National Day. I went to Tianjin to visit some friends, although that's a poor excuse for not recording a show in almost three weeks.China has two 'Golden Weeks' a year - one beginning October 1st, and another beginning May 1st...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Metro's more expensive Updated: 2005-09-20 16:33:17 Description: Those evil dudes running Shanghai's mass transit are forcing us to pay as much as 50% more to get downtown. This hurts the little dudes the most, and it makes me sick. Fare hike, and they still haven't opened Line 4! Unbelievable.Anyway, that's today...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Chinese discos Updated: 2005-09-11 18:53:58 Description: You'll never forget your first trip to a Chinese disco. I'm talking about the local-style places outside of the city center. Now, every expat has his occasional great time at one of the clubs downtown, but to see how the rest of China parties, you've...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Taxis in Shanghai Updated: 2005-08-26 18:45:54 Description: Will you get where you want to go if you take a taxi in Shanghai? I spend a few minutes addressing just that issue in today's show.I'm pretty sure there are some Shanghai residents who will disagree with some of the statements I make in today's episo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Excuses, excuses Updated: 2005-08-22 18:54:05 Description: So why, exactly, was it that it took me so long to get back to recording a show like today's?I spent most of this evening watching The Shield on pirated DVDs I bought today. Went through half of the first season before stopping to record the show. I ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD I'm back! Updated: 2005-08-17 17:16:56 Description: I'm back in Shanghai with a brand new show.It's been over a month since my last show, but I've got a good explanation. Unfortunately, that explanation is going to have to wait for the next episode. Today's episode is about what I miss the most about ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Going back to NYC Updated: 2005-07-08 21:45:06 Description: What's it like going back to the States after the mind-altering experience that is China? That's what today's show is all about.I'm leaving for the airport as soon as I successfully upload this episode.Thanks for the comments, those who left them. I'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More on the Burger King Updated: 2005-07-05 05:39:21 Description: Does Burger King know what it's doing here in Shanghai? That's the question I ask in today's show.Today's show was done pretty hastily. It's pretty crappy, to be honest. After missing a couple days, though, I just wanted to get something out there.It...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Do you hear the sounds of progress? Updated: 2005-07-02 08:21:12 Description: We get some background music on today's show.Today I talk about the ever-present music of machines we all live with, here in Shanghai. It's wonderful to wake up in the morning to the sound of drills and electric hammers.As annoying as all this 'progr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Burger King comes to town Updated: 2005-06-30 15:24:42 Description: Here's the show for today.Burger King has come to Shanghai. The first mainland China branch of the fast food giant is now open, or so I hear. I've seen the big burger, held aloft by crane near the Jing An Temple, but I haven't been inside the restaur...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How's the weather? Updated: 2005-06-29 18:14:06 Description: This is Episode two - Shanghai's weatherHere's a quick rundown on recent meteorological activity in Shanghai. It's just about as fascinating a talk as it sounds like it might be. There are more interesting topics, to be sure, but I'm trying to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD First show is complete! Updated: 2005-06-28 17:51:37 Description: Here's the show!It's just an introduction to the concept, and to your host, Tek. That's me. My full name is Tee Lek D. Ying, but most people call me 'Tek', a nickname I've had since way back in elementary school.I'm under the impression that there ar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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