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Dashu Mandarin Podcast
by 李璨理查BEN
Hello, everyone, it's Dashu Mandarin here. We're three Chinese teachers that focus on providing authentic and valuable Chinese learning materials for the Chinese learners of intermediate level and above. In this Podcast, we will talk about all kinds of things concerning China and Chinese culture, society, etc.You can also watch the video version on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfsNycNoClXZA1FuUJSGT0wWelcome to join us.
Episodes
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Chinese Podcast EP222: What Do Chinese Teachers Watch Before Bed? Guilty Pleasures Revealed!
Maayot, a Chinese graded reading platform that sends short Chinese stories to learners regularly, making Chinese reading easier to turn into a habit. Check out Maayot here: 👉https://www.maayot.com/Maayot，一个中文分级阅读平台。它可以定期给学习者发送短篇中文故事，帮助学习者更轻松、更持续地进行中文阅读练习。0:00 开场5:29 Maayot 8:40...
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Chinese Podcast EP221: Busted! Talking Behind His Back... And HE JOINED THE CALL?!
An unscripted episode turned into an absolute surprise! What started as a casual gossip session about our favorite "mysterious 4th member"—Brice (布莱)—took an unexpected turn when HE LOCALLY JOINED THE CALL mid-conversation!In this episode, the uncles dive deep into Brice’s life in Taiwan, only…
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Chinese Podcast EP220: Meeting Online Friends in Real Life: Crazy Stories & Awkward Moments!
It’s an unscripted, completely spontaneous episode! Starting with zero preparation and a collective brain freeze, the three hosts dive into a genuinely candid conversation about meeting online friends in real life.What happens when your digital connections step into reality?Ben gets recognized at…
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Chinese Podcast EP219: I'll Never Be a Teacher!" ...10 Years Later, Meet Teacher Yunyun!
🎓 "I'll never be a teacher!" ...Famous last words! ⏳ 10 years later, Teacher Yunyun has taught in primary and secondary schools in Thailand, pursued her Master's in Educational Studies in the UK, and helped thousands of students master Mandarin.In this special episode of Dashu Mandarin, Yunyun...
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Chinese Podcast EP218: I Got Permanent Residency! ...Now I Want to Leave?! (Life in Spain)
In this episode of Dashu Mandarin, Ben shares the big news: He finally got his Spanish permanent residency! But immediately after, a hilarious "7-year itch" moment hit him—is it time to move to Southeast Asia?!We also take an honest, comedic, and deep dive into:The nightmare of European…
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Chinese Podcast EP217: Teaching Chinese in Japanese? Meet the Most Energetic Teacher in China!
In this special episode of Dashu Mandarin, we are joined by KoKo, a super energetic and uniquely talented Chinese teacher based in Suzhou!Teaching Chinese primarily through Japanese, KoKo shares her fascinating observations on Japanese cultural nuances, personal boundary rules, and how she broke...
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Chinese Podcast 216: Why Did China’s Worst Animated Movie Make Millions? | The "Niu Lai" Phenomenon
How did a crudely animated, hand-made movie by a mother-son duo beat Hollywood blockbusters at the Chinese box office?In this hilarious and insightful episode of Dashu Mandarin, the three uncles dive into China's latest viral internet phenomenon: "Niu Lai" (牛来). From crowd psychology and...
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Chinese Podcast EP215: Do Chinese Men Sit Down to Pee? A Hilariously Honest Confession
In this surprisingly candid and hilarious episode of Dashu Mandarin, the three uncles tackle a taboo topic that most men avoid: Why are more Chinese men choosing to sit down when using the bathroom?What starts as a funny, late-night confession quickly evolves into a deep, relatable discussion…
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Chinese Podcast Ep214: What Being a Father in China Really Means?
What does it truly mean to be a father in modern China? Is parenting about unconditional support, or pushing kids through fierce competition?In this episode of Dashu Mandarin Podcast (大叔中文播客), Teacher Can (璨叔) takes the mic to share a deeply personal, unscripted look at Chinese fatherhood,...
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Chinese Podcast EP213: From Hotel Manager in Macau to Chinese Teacher in Portugal!
From standardizing hotel management in Macau to teaching Mandarin online in Portugal! 🇲🇴✈️🇵🇹In this special interview episode of Dashu Mandarin, Can Shu and Cha Shu welcome Vanessa (Yingying)—a former hotel administrative professional who spent years in Taiwan and Macau before moving to...
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Chinese Podcast EP212: We Asked Each Other Deep Questions... and Things Got Emotional!
What happens when three friends sit down to ask each other deep, unfiltered questions? Things get real, fast! 💬✨In this episode of Dashu Mandarin, what started as a simple Q&A game quickly turned into one of our most intimate and emotional conversations yet. From funny family updates to deep…
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Chinese Podcast EP211: Culture Shock: Why is Life in Europe So Slow Compared to Asia?
Why is installing an air conditioner in Spain a month-long nightmare, while in Asia it only takes 24 hours? In this episode of Dashu Mandarin, Ben, Cha, and Can dish on the ultimate culture shock for Asian expats living in Europe: EFFICIENCY! From waiting weeks for an AC installation and banks...
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Chinese Podcast EP210: The Reality of Being a Beijing Wife in the UK: No Mother-in-Law Drama?
What is it really like to move from Beijing to London and navigate a cross-cultural marriage? 🌏In this episode, we sit down with Kerin, a Beijing native now living in the UK, to talk about life, love, and the cultural shocks that actually matter. Forget the textbooks—we are diving into the real,...
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Chinese Podcast EP209: Confessions of Chinese Teachers: Why We’re Suddenly So Obsessed with Money
Let’s be real—we usually talk about life, culture, and Chinese language. But in this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on something we don’t discuss enough: the "hustle," the desire for financial stability, and how our perspectives on money have shifted as we’ve hit mid-life. From Japanese...
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Chinese Podcast EP208: 4 Years of Dashu Mandarin: How This Podcast Saved Us (Literally)
Can you believe it? Dashu Mandarin has officially hit the 4-year mark! What started as three guys casually chatting has turned into over 200 episodes of unfiltered, honest, and sometimes deeply personal conversations about life, teaching, and everything in between. In this special anniversary...
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Chinese Podcast EP207: "Adding" My Way to Burnout: Why I Can't Stop Working
Learn Chinese with fun stories, articles, and videos at https://dashumandarin.com/ 📖✨ —no boring textbooks! 🚫📚Ready to break through your Chinese learning plateau? Explore Uncle Can's Level-Up Training System. Check out our approach and watch a real video breakdown on the landing page to see…
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Chinese Podcast EP206: Don’t Start with a Chinese Book: Chinese Reading Tips
Many Chinese learners want to start reading “real Chinese books” as soon as possible, but this can often be frustrating — too many new words, long sentences, and not enough confidence.很多中文学习者都想尽快开始读“真正的中文书”，但是对很多学生来说，这件事很容易让人感到挫败：生词太多，句子太长，读不下去，也很难建立信心。In this episode, we talk about why graded...
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Chinese Podcast EP205: We’re in Our 40s and Still Don’t Know What We Want
Are we in control of our lives, or are we just being pushed along?In this episode of Dashu Mandarin, three Chinese teachers in their 40s sit down for a painfully honest conversation about fate, free will, and the choices that shaped them.🔸 One of us got “forced” into chasing a girl in high…
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Chinese Podcast EP204: How to Learn Chinese with Mandarin Teacher
How to Learn Chinese with Mandarin Teacher 如何跟真人老师学习中文?🎯 Learn languages 1-on-1 with native teachers on italki. 🎉 Use code DASHU to get $5 off your first lesson💻 Web: https://go.italki.com/dashu2606 | 📱 App: https://go.italki.com/dashu2606app👉 Book a lesson with Teacher Ben on Italki...
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Chinese Podcast Ep203: The "Typical Chinese Auntie": Uncle Ben's 30 Days with His Mom in Europe
Ever wondered what happens when you combine a month-long European vacation with two "typical" Chinese aunties (and your own mother)? In this episode of Uncle Chinese, Ben breaks his silence after a 30-day journey across Spain, France, and Italy with his mom and her best friend of 50 years. What...
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Chinese Podcast Ep202: Uncle Can is Finally Back!
Uncle Can is finally back after an operation and rest.
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Chinese Podcast EP201: Why Young Chinese People Are Leaving Big Cities for Small Towns in China
In today's mandarin podcast we interviewed Cherry from the @chinesemandarincherry Chinese Teacher Cherry is young, open-minded, and has experienced life abroad as well as life in big cities in China. But in the end, she made a surprising decision: she left the fast-paced city life behind and…
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Chinese Podcast EP200: You Can Rap Chinese Today
In this episode of Dashu Mandarin Podcast, we invited Chinese teacher Ludi @MANDARINONTHATBEAT from the U.S. 🇺🇸🎤Ludi has created a completely different way to learn Chinese — through Afro-beat, Hip-hop, rhythm, and movement. Instead of memorizing endless vocabulary lists and boring grammar...
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Chinese Podcast EP199: Chinese Wife in a Spanish Family…Survive or Not?
In this episode of Mandarin Podcast, we’re joined by Chinese teacher Siyu for a lively and insightful conversation about cross-cultural life and family.We explore Siyu’s experience in an international marriage, comparing the differences between Chinese and Spanish families in a fun and relatable...
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Chinese Podcast EP198: Class Reunions in China vs. Taiwan: Networking, Boasting, or Healing?
Why do some people leave a class reunion feeling nostalgic and healed, while others leave feeling completely "broken" (破防)? In this episode, the Uncles dive into the complex world of peer comparison and the starkly different cultures of reunions in Mainland China and Taiwan. What We Discuss:The...
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Chinese Podcast EP197: Funny & Tragic True Pet Stories
In this episode of Dashu Mandarin Podcast, three uncles discuss their experiences with pets! 🐶🐱🗣️ Topics Covered:Cultural differences in pet ownership (China, Taiwan, Spain)Buying vs. Adopting petsTrue stories: Funny & Tragic pet experiencesVocabulary: 领养 (adoption), 闲鱼 (Xianyu), 耳螨 (ear...
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Chinese Podcast EP196: How Chinese People Learn English | Chinese teachers with Chinese conversation
How do Chinese people learn English? Is it different from how you learn Chinese?In this Chinese Podcast, Chinese teachers share their personal stories of learning English, which is interesting topic for mandarin learners. From "Mute English" to studying abroad, from English songs to American TV...
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Chinese Podcast EP195: Why Do We Have Fewer Friends as Adults? | Honest Conversation in Chinese
Learn Chinese with fun stories, articles, and videos at https://dashumandarin.com/ 📖✨ —no boring textbooks! 🚫📚Stuck at a plateau? Uncle Can's $25/hour course focuses on breaking through your bottleneck with expert guided reading and deep…
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Chinese Podcast EP194: Why We Feel Misunderstood: A Deep Talk Between 3 Chinese Teachers
Have you ever felt like no one truly understands you? In this special episode of Dashu Mandarin (大叔中文), three Chinese teachers—Can (璨叔), Richard (查叔), and Ben (Ben 叔)—drop their formal personas and have a raw, deep conversation about Understanding (理解).This isn't just a language lesson; it's a...
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Chinese Podcast EP193: Chinese Stomachs & Beauty Apps: The Truth About How We Travel.
What does a "perfect vacation" look like? For many Chinese travelers, it involves a 20-parameter beauty filter and a hidden stash of instant noodles.In this episode of Da Shu Mandarin, Ben, Can Shu, and Richard dive into the fascinating (and often hilarious) reality of how different generations…
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Chinese Podcast EP192: Stop Using English to Learn Chinese! Immersion Secrets with Teacher Lin.
"Are you still translating every Chinese sentence into English in your head? You're doing it the hard way!"In this episode of Da Shu Mandarin, we’re joined by Teacher Lin, a master of the "No-English" immersion method. She’s taught students from the mountains of Thailand to the heart of Belgium,...
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Chinese Podcast EP191: Organized Freak vs. Total Chaos: Which Type Are You?
"Are you the type of person who color-codes their files, or do you store instant hotpot on your bookshelf?"In this hilarious and raw episode of Da Shu Mandarin, the three uncles (Can, Ben, and Richard) expose their real-life habits. We move from professional organizational skills to the messy,...
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Chinese Podcast #190: China’s Kung Fu Robots: Are They Replacing Humans Already?|
"After seeing robots flipping and performing Kung Fu at the Spring Festival Gala, many asked: Is this real or CGI?"In this episode of Da Shu Mandarin, we dive deep into the rapid evolution of Chinese robotics—from the stage of the CCTV Gala to our own living rooms. But this isn't just about tech;...
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Chinese Podcast EP189: What Types of Women Do Chinese Men Really Like?
"Is the stereotype of Chinese men wanting submissive, gentle wives actually true?"Forget what the movies tell you. In this episode of Da Shu Mandarin, three middle-aged Chinese men (Can, Ben, and Richard) peel back the layers of their past relationships and current marriages to reveal a…
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Chinese Podcast EP187: The Invisible Wall Between Chinese Parents and Adult Children
"Why is it that the people we love the most are often the hardest to talk to?"In Chinese culture, "family" is the ultimate anchor, but for many adult children, it can also be a source of silent struggle. In this episode of Da Shu Mandarin, Can, Ben, and Richard peel back the layers of their own...
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Chinese Podcast EP186: The Funniest Episode! Why the Uncles Lost Their Cool?
We have a confession to make: In this episode, we completely lost our professionalism! For the first time in Dashu Mandarin history, all three of us (Can, Ben, and Richard) were so excited that we couldn't stop interrupting our guest.Why the chaos? It’s all thanks to the incredible Xiao Wang...
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Chinese Podcast EP185: Are We Failing? The Brutal Truth About Our Declining Views
"Is it because we’re getting old? Or is it because we aren't 'polished' enough?"In this raw and unfiltered episode, the three of us—Can, Ben, and Richard—sit down to face a reality every creator dreads: Our views are declining. From 2025 into 2026, we’ve noticed the shift. The "Golden Age" of...
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Chinese Podcast EP184: Will AI Replace Chinese Teachers?
In this episode of Dashu Mandarin, we dive headfirst into the AI revolution. We’re joined by our dear friend and tech-savvy educator, Pei Pei (Real Talk Mandarin), to showcase how Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally changing how we teach and learn Mandarin.Is it just about translation and...
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Chinese Podcast EP183: Do Your Love Yourself?
Do you really love yourself? It sounds like a simple question, but for most adults, the answer is a messy "I'm trying."In today’s episode of Da Shu Chinese, we are joined by our favorite guest, Katrina, to dive deep into the layers of self-love. We realized that everyone has a completely…
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Chinese Podcast EP182: 2026 Special: The Uncles’ Hidden Talents & Our Life-Long Promise
Happy New Year 2026! To kick off the year, the three Uncles are ditching the serious topics for a special "Talent Show."In this festive episode:Ben’s Poetry: A modern poem by a Spanish friend about the "price" of travel.Can’s Song: An emotional cover of Mao Buyi, and why he’s writing Ben and Cha...
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Chinese Podcast EP181: The Raw Truth: Why We Almost Quit Dashu Mandarin
2025 was a year of "disappearances" and "silent treatments." In this raw, unedited recap, the three Uncles finally clear the air. From Ben’s corporate burnout to Can’s secret novel-writing dream, and Cha’s frustration of being left behind—watch as we reveal why we almost ended the podcast, and…
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Chinese Podcast EP180: My Journey from China to Freedom
In today's chinese podcast, we interview a Chinese language teacher who chose an unconventional path. She left a stable job behind in China, set out on her own, and even rode a motorcycle across Tibet. This is a true story about courage, freedom, and listening to your inner voice. If you’re…
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Chinese Podcast EP179: Toxic Chinese Teachers & Bosses
Every learner of Chinese eventually encounters the unspoken rules and intense pressures of Chinese social dynamics, often at school or in the workplace. In this explosive episode, the Dashu Mandarin hosts share their personal, often traumatic, stories about dealing with the WORST authority…
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Chinese Podcast EP178: From Chinese Teacher to CEO: Building a Real-World Chinese Platform
Join us for a candid and juicy conversation with the renowned Zhifei Laoshi (智菲老师)! After years in the classroom, Zhifei Laoshi has made a monumental shift: leaving teaching to become the CEO of her own Chinese learning platform.In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and motivations...
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Chinese Podcast EP177: Chinese Dating Secrets: What You Didn’t Know About Dating in China!
🎧 This episode is sponsored by GoEast Mandarin School GoEast Mandarin is a Chinese school based in Shanghai offering live 1-on-1 and small group online classes, as well as offline courses at their Shanghai campus. For Black Friday, they’ve prepared a low-commitment way to try real lessons with...
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Chinese Podcast EP 176: How racist is china？Chinese culture insight
Do Chinese people tend to judge others by their appearance? Why Chinese People Judge Foreigners Differently? We discuss how, in certain situations, such judgments can sometimes be seen as a form of racial discrimination.Drawing from personal experiences and cultural observations, Dashu Mandarin...
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Chinese Podcast EP175: How Chinese Love Story Became a Nightmare
In this episode of Dashu Mandarin, we talk about PUA, short for Pick-Up Artist. In Chinese, this term has changed from meaning “flirting skills” to describing toxic emotional control in relationships. Through this real-life topic, you’ll improve your Chinese listening, learn authentic…
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Chinese Podcast EP174: What Chinese People Really Think About Looks
What do Chinese people really think about looks? Do Chinese care too much about appearance or is that just what people think? In this episode, Dashu Mandarin will dive deep into the topic of Chinese beauty standards, image, and first impressions of other people in Chinese culture. We share our…
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Chinese Podcast EP173: Beyond the Textbook: Real Talk on Dating, Marriage, and Being Single in China
Ever wondered what people in China really think about dating, marriage, and the single life? This isn't your typical textbook lesson. In this candid episode of 大叔中文 (Dashu Mandarin Podcast), we go "Beyond the Textbook" for a real and heartfelt conversation.Join us as we sit down with special…
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Chinese Podcast EP172: Chinese City Life Is Not What You Think
In this episode of Chinese podcast, we're excited to welcome our guest, Alvin Chen from Shanghai. Alvin shares his Chinese life story and gives us a glimpse into the vibrant and diverse lifestyle of Shanghai. He talks about his language learning journey and offers unique insights into the world…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello, everyone, it's Dashu Mandarin here. We're three Chinese teachers that focus on providing authentic and valuable Chinese learning materials for the Chinese learners of intermediate level and above. In this Podcast, we will talk about all kinds of things concerning China and Chinese culture, society, etc.You can also watch the video version on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfsNycNoClXZA1FuUJSGT0wWelcome to join us.
HOSTED BY
李璨理查BEN
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