ChinesePod makes learning Mandarin fun and easy. It isn't your typical language learning resource - we think you'll be entertained as well! If you’re just trying to learn some survival Chinese or looking to start a lifelong relationship with the language, this ChinesePod - Beginner Level Podcast Channel is where to start. Expand your Mandarin Chinese learning experience by also SUBSCRIBING to ChinesePod - Intermediate and ChinesePod - Advanced Podcast channels. For more lessons, go to www.ch ...
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ChinesePod makes learning Mandarin fun and easy! In this Intermediate Level Podcast Feed, explore broader contexts and applications of frequently used expressions needed to navigate comfortably in a Mandarin speaking environment. Deepen your knowledge on current affairs while learning and increase your confidence level in speaking Chinese. Expand your Mandarin Chinese learning experience by also SUBSCRIBING to ChinesePod - Beginner and ChinesePod - Advanced Podcast channels. For a more in de ...
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ChinesePod makes learning Mandarin fun and easy. It isn't your typical language learning resource - we think you'll be entertained as well! In this Advanced Level Podcast Feed, lessons are the black-belt of ChinesePod - You can already speak circles around your friends, but are looking for “complete” fluency Chinese. Expand your Mandarin Chinese learning experience by also SUBSCRIBING to ChinesePod - Beginner and ChinesePod - Intermediate Podcast channels. For a more in depth Mandarin Langua ...
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Advanced | 白富美 Pale, Pretty and Rich
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在这个网络交流蓬勃发展的时代,你还只会用“高雅大方、英俊挺拔”来形容帅哥美女的话,只能说你是远远被时代给仍在后边了,赶快来看看网络时代的人们怎么表达对一个人的外表和气质的整体印象吧。对了,这可是现在最流行的造句法,不懂可不行! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2825
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Intermediate | Borrowing Money
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In today's podcast, learn how to ask for a temporary capital injection, in Mandarin Chinese. If you need somebody to let you hold a few g's until payday, or slip you some skin to cover the electrical bill, this is the lesson for you. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1047
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Some things get better with age: a violin, a painting, a big Bordeaux. Some things do not: computers, shoes, and dairy products. In today's Chinese lesson, you'll learn how to talk in Mandarin about that dodgy carton of semi-solids in your fridge. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1100
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Jenny demanded that we teach you how to say that you enjoy your work, but not your boss--due to his temper. While we’re busy looking further into this matter, we’ll go ahead and teach you how to "moan about the man." Listen in to this podcast and learn how to talk about your bad-tempered boss, in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesep…
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Upper-intermediate | The Sun Salutation in Yoga
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Start your day off right with ChinesePod as we greet the sun and slip into the lotus position! If you haven't already guessed, we're at yoga class. If you've ever wondered what to call yoga positions in Chinese, or if you ever find yourself getting lost with your Chinese-speaking yoga instructor, then have we got a lesson for you! Episode link: htt…
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Advanced | 聂隐娘 "The Assassin"
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嘎纳电影节得奖电影“聂隐娘”以文言文对白引起大众关注,但整部影片却是全然的现代艺术风格。虽然不是用来学现代汉语的好材料,却不妨当作一种美学的经验来享受吧 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2822
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Advanced | 十一黄金周 Golden Week
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讲到十一就想到旅行、消费,与背后庞大的商机,但当然也不得不想到那人山人海的画面,除此之外,还有些你不常听到的节期顺口溜,今天就跟着中文播客的课程来近距离了解一下这个人人期盼的长假期吧! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2811
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Elementary | Valentine's Special
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Love is in the air at ChinesePod. Or maybe that smell is from the river beside our office. Anyway, today's lesson on Valentine's Day will teach you to speak the language of love: Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1096
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Intermediate | The Surname Code
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What's in a name? If you're speaking Chinese, a lot. In the land of homophones, seeing characters as bits and pieces is an essential skill. In this podcast, learn about "three dot water" and "double person" radicals and explain your name in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1040…
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Advanced | 世界田径赛 Track and Field
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从古希腊时代就有的田径比赛仍然吸引着现代人的目光,除了运动员精彩的表现外,比赛本身所呈现出来的精神也影响着我们,这一课,就让我们来听听人们怎么谈论这古老的比赛。 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2807
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Upper-intermediate | Pirates under attack!
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Errrrrr! We're off to Beijing - no, scratch that - we're off to the high seas for today's lesson. Hop on board, mateys, and enjoy a wild ride! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1305
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So a banker, a lawyer and a model walk into a bar… seriously. We won't make you the funniest guy in the room, but we will do our best to make you conversational, at least. In this podcast, learn to ask and answer the "what do you do?" query in Mandarin Chinese. And should you actually be a lawyer, we’ll also help you learn how to apologize profusel…
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中美双方领导人见面是前一阵子的大新闻,除了政治、外交方面的讨论,我们也来听听市井小民对这件事的其它兴趣吧! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2804
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You've just gotten off your train in a strange city, and darkness is falling. You're tempted to follow the paunchy gent with the cigarette in his lips. Turning up the charm, he grunts as he gestures toward the cab with no meter. Do you dare hop in? Listen to today's Mandarin podcast and learn about illegal cabs, in Chinese! Episode link: https://ww…
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Intermediate | Birth by Chinese Zodiac
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Are you bullish about learning Chinese? Stop dragon your feet, and listen to our podcast about the Chinese zodiac. It won't boar you, we promise. Learning Mandarin with ChinesePod is more fun than a monkey midwife. Just ask our legions of rabbit fans! There's no use snake-ing away. Scream yourself horse with the top-rated Chinese learning system. S…
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Advanced | 剩女 The "Leftover" Women
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晚婚虽然是现代社会普遍的现象,但许多关于结婚的传统观念仍存留在人们心中,新旧观念的冲击下,晚婚的女性往往要面对更多的挑战,既想追求自己的理想,又又结婚年龄的压力,于是“剩女”、“败犬”这类的新词汇一一出现,女孩子如何面对被婚恋市场“剩下来”的情况并调适自己的心态就变得很重要,今天就来听听两个女孩子怎么看待成为“剩女”这件事。 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2800
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Life can look better through drunk colored glasses. Teetotalism of course has its merits, but many a Shanghai reveler would agree that Mandarin flows better through liquor-loosened lips. In this podcast, for the happy drunks amongst us, a little inebriated Chinese to teach you how to open your heart and mouth to those loved ones around you. Tie one…
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Upper-intermediate | A Chinese Bachelor Party
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The bachelor party is, in many ways, a rite of passage. Celebrated in movies and books for its wild and crazy traditions, this is an event that helps a man (or, in the case of a bachelorette party, a woman) say "farewell" to youth and "hello" to married life! Join us today as we join a group of guys planning such a party (and find out what the wife…
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You don't really need an excuse to buy new clothes. But Chinese New Year lets you rationalize buying that snazzy faux fur hat and "Guchi" sun-dress. Listen to today's podcast and learn to talk in Mandarin about your New Year's sartorial sojourn. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1085
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Intermediate | Buying a Plasma TV
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How much of the Chinese language could you learn if you spent half as much time with ChinesePod as you do with "Neighbors," "COPS," and "MTV"? Television is a brain-washing machine. If you want to kill your soul, watch the boob tube. If you want to learn Chinese, listen to this podcast. ChinesePod is revolutionary, and it is not televised. Episode …
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熊猫是猫还是熊?明明不是鱼的鲸鱼,在中文里却跟鲤鱼、鲔鱼一样都成了‘鱼’,跟着中文博客的奇想,一起来学一些生物学、分类学的基本词汇,让你跟中国朋友的聊天范围更广更有趣! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2797
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Upper-intermediate | Using a Character Dictionary
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Do you ever find yourself only using the English-Chinese side of your dictionary? Do you sometimes feel intimidated by the seemingly arcane system of naming parts of characters? Well then ChinesePod's got a lesson for you today. Join us to learn all about looking up characters by radical! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1296…
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在这一课里,你会听到一些跟第二次世界大战有关的词汇,并且学习如何在与朋友聊天时,提出你对历史事件的见解。 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2790
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The familiar screech of tires on pavement. The last minute, albeit futile, 'wei, wei, wei!' In a place where safety rarely comes first, a little verbal warning exercise can go a long way. In this podcast, learn how to holler at someone in Mandarin Chinese... for their own good, of course. You may get more practice on this lesson than you bargained …
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九月份中国纪念抗日战争胜利,北京城四处封街举行大阅兵,报纸新闻大篇幅报道,可以说是全国上下的大事,当然也是中国人民的好话题,这一课我们一起来听听老百姓怎么看这个阅兵活动,也听他们说说阅兵典礼的规模和精彩的内容。 Last month we saw the 2015 China Victory Day Parade, a day where we saw incredible displays of China's military might. Listen to two people chat about the parade and learn useful Chinese phrases for describing epic scenes that really stir up on…
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Intermediate | Counterfeit Money
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You thought that picture of Mao was a little too handsome... the bill a little too clean... the shiny bits just a little too shiny. Oh if only there were a battery of tests to put your cash through. Oh, right... there is. Listen to this podcast and learn a few Chinese words, and a few Chinese tricks, to make sure your bills are the real deal. Episo…
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Elementary | Hanging Up the Phone
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Hanging up the telephone can be a drawn-out affair in China. Both sides seem reluctant to end the conversation, and may linger over best wishes, warnings, and advice. All the while, they insist that they are going to hang up now. In today's podcast, learn how to terminate a call in Mandarin. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1080…
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Upper-intermediate | Costume Ball
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It's that time of year again - costumes and dress-ups. Explore the social dynamics at play when Chinese adults do dress-up. Will the ugly Pigsy get the sexy Bunny-Girl, or will Bumblebee sweep her off her paws? Pssst, the tall Mandarin speaking ninja over by the bar is John. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1278…
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Advanced | Teleshopping 生机精华萃取机
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电视购物是许多家庭主妇、上班族日常生活的消遣,即使不“购物”,还是有不少爱看购物频道的人,原因不外乎是主持人夸张中带着幽默的说话方式,和丰富有趣的语言,比广告更能深入人心,今天中文播客自制了一个购物频道,不论你看没看过中文的购物频道,都能来深入体验这种特殊有趣的说话方式。 Discussion Dialogue Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2789
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Newbie | When is the meeting?
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A time to laugh, a time to cry. A time to go to meetings, a time to die of boredom... If you're going to want someone to give you the time of day, you're going to have to learn how to ask it in Mandarin. So, listen to this podcast and never be late again. A time for Chinese... I swear it's not too late... Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/09…
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还记得上一堂课提到的选股专家“孙太”吗?这一课我们特地做了一篇“前传”来让大家听听她的选股策略,除此之外,还要让大家听听怎么用中文在一般社交场合上赞美别人。 In last week's lesson we heard how the stock market drastically changed the life of “孙太” and how he vowed never to return to the stock exchange again. In today's prequel we hear what “孙太” was like before the event and learn how to use flattery in Chinese to get the answe…
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Intermediate | Language Power Struggle
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A battle of wills. Language domination. Do not relinquish your position. The only way to survive the language power struggle is to arm yourself with grammar and vocab. Only the fluent will survive. In this podcast, learn the Chinese to control the conversation when that inevitable eager language 'friend' comes along. Episode link: https://www.chine…
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Elementary | Plants Need Watering
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The Chinese word for "gardener" can also mean "teacher." Extending the metaphor, we can see our poddies as beautiful flowers, ready for their daily dose of ChinesePod's water of wisdom. That is, unless you're one of those rare students who thinks our podcasts are a lot of manure! Still, even manure helps things grow... Episode link: https://www.chi…
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Upper-intermediate | Adventures of an Andy Lau Fan on Taobao
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Everyone in China is doing it, so it's time we informed our users more about buying stuff on Taobao, the Chinese conqueror of eBay. Today's lesson delves into the shady underworld of obsessed fans. (Remember, ChinesePod takes no responsibility for any stinky shoes you may encounter in your online shopping adventures.) Episode link: https://www.chin…
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身边总是有些朋友喜欢对某些话题发表议论,也不管是不是让身边的人觉得无聊或者不舒服,不过有时候他们的看法或许有些道理,也帮助我们反省自己的生活态度,所以不妨耐心听听看吧。 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2772
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You may not be strutting on the catwalk, but your significant other is working it tonight! With this lesson, you can let everyone in the room know, hey... she's with me! And you'll do it in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0913
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Intermediate | Here she comes
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When someone you've never even met suddenly gives you flowers, that's ChinesePod.' In this podcast, we hear what really goes on inside the mind of the average smitten male. A Chinese lesson in mustering up the courage to talk to that guy/girl you're fancying. So put on some deodorant, grab some daisies, and let's make a return to the glory days of …
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Elementary | Happiness Candy
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Have you ever been on the receiving or giving end of 'Happiness Candy'? In today's lesson you'll learn how to congratulate newlyweds in Mandarin, and also get to know when people are asking subtle personal questions about your marital status. So without further ado let's eat some Chinese 'Happiness Candy'. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1…
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股市涨跌往往牵动投资者的心思情绪,股市大户的动态可以影响市场,甚至操作市场,那一般散户呢?来看看号子里的小股民怎么看股市,而股市又怎么影响他们的生活吧! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2768
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Newbie | Sightseeing at Tiananmen
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A square, you say? Touring a rectangle seems a little more stimulating, perhaps? This is not just any four-sided box. This is the center of Beijing. A place full of history and full of people. Now it's so big, you may just stumble across it, but we're thinking you might need a little more help. Since you've already learned where Changan Jie is from…
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Upper-intermediate | Drunk Driving
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Drunk driving is a big problem in Chinese society as well as in other parts of the world. Tune in to learn about Chinese attitudes toward drunk driving, all the usual "no, really, I'm fine" lines, and some of the serious legal repercussions as well. We just hope you never find yourself in this particular role! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.c…
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投资话题不是只有专家讨论关心,一般老百姓恐怕更喜欢聊,今天的课程,来听听什么是投资的不变法则。 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2764
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Elementary | Outrageous Power Bill
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Today's Chinese lesson is a power-play. If you get too fond of your air-conditioner, you'll end up with a sky-high electricity bill. As you fork over that big stack of RMB, learn how to blame your roommate in Mandarin Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1068
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年年都過中秋節,卻不是每個人都想過那傳說中飛上月亮、住在月宮中的嫦娥究竟有著怎麼樣的心情。今天我們跟著唐朝著名詩人李商隱的詩,來好好體會一下嫦娥在月亮上的寂寞,也或許,詩人在訴說的,是自己的寂寞。 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2783
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Intermediate | Tool Delivery
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Whether you're making tables or making babies, you've come to the right place. Not for the faint of heart, this lesson teaches you all the Chinese vocabulary you're going to need to know to be able to ask for your hammer... or your scalpel. Listen in and find out what the heck is going on here. (Disclaimer: the dialogue is a leeetle bit graphic, so…
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The Shanghai bar scene starts with happy hour, but you won’t get the invite if you can’t tell the crew what time you get off work…and you won’t be able to bow out of taking early morning baijiu shots unless you can moan about what time you have to go in the next day… All this can be solved if you listen to this podcast on working time, in Mandarin …
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说到捐献,会让人想到什么?捐钱、捐血都是常见的,那捐献器官呢?因为医学发达,已经有许多成功的器官捐献案例,有些器官捐献是能救人一命的,但愿意捐献器官的人并不多,今天不谈大方向的伦理道德,要从个人的角度来看看器官捐献这件事。 Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2760
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Upper-intermediate | Assembling IKEA Furniture
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For the last four hours, you've been wandering around the furniture store, looking at the latest in Swedish design. Now that you've settled on the unpronounceable book case, it's time to bring it home and put it together. And that's where the fun begins! In today's Chinese podcast, you'll learn the Mandarin that will let you build the bookshelf of …
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Elementary | Don't push that button
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These days, there's a button for everything. Buttons help you make your coffee, turn on your computer to get your ChinesePod lesson...there are even buttons to bring on Doomsday! Listen to today's podcast and learn to talk about this touchy subject in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1066…
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A few months of everything fried combined with Chinese hospitality (read: feed) is enough to start anyone on a one-way trip to fat camp. Listen to this podcast and learn about one poor junk food lover's untimely demise into the shady world of carrots and wheatgrass. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0949…
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