Episodes
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Holidays in Shanghai
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.
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Cinemas of Shanghai
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 conversations, but otherwise pretty similar.…
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More on hip-hop in China - video
Here's the video that goes with the previous show. tek.
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More on hip-hop in China
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/wp I spent the Thanksgiving weekend working with Wordpress, trying to figure it all out and customize the look, using all...
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Mahjongg
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 coming soon. I'm working on it. More ideas from...
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Guandii in Fuxing Park
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 it to be 'bonus' material that you can watch…
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Guandii in Fuxing Park - video
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 English a Japanese, rapping in Chinese and Japanese Chinese dancers There are no Chinese rappers in this…
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Why am I here?
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 questions. Keep sending questions, and I'll try and...
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Fudan Fuzhong podcasting
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 having the students create a podcast as a…
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Golden Week - National Day
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. Everyone gets a week without work. What's…
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Metro's more expensive
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's show. Enjoy. tek.
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Chinese discos
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 got to look outside the ring road. Here are a...
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Taxis in Shanghai
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 episode. If you do, I'd like to hear from you. Send...
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Excuses, excuses
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 figured I owed it to you all. So I spend this...
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I'm back!
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 the States. We'll get to excuses and pleas for...
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Going back to NYC
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'll try and get some photos to go along with…
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More on the Burger King
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's interesting. Given the ancient computer…
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Do you hear the sounds of progress?
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 'progress' is for us temporary residents, it's got…
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The Burger King comes to town
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 restaurant. I'm looking forward to it, but I rarely...
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How's the weather?
This is Episode two - Shanghai's weather Here'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 get into a groove here, so give me a break. Levels…
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First show is complete!
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 are serious sound level problems with this…
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About this show
A brief look at life in Shanghai, China, covering everything from eating to the environment, love to labor practices.
Hosted by
Tee Lek D. Ying
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