Archive for March, 2007

周六43 The Saturday Show for March 31, 2007

You asked for it (actually, you didn’t, but we’re ego-maniacs) and you got it…it’s the first ever video version of TGDSSITW. One take, no edits, live from our studio in Shanghai.

Covered in this ground-breaking show:
1. (Appointed) Shameless Self-Promotin’ Listener of the Week
2. Divorce is high - and Canada’s to blame!
3. ChinesePod Meetup - Vancouver […]

街语26 The Word on the Street is 环保(huán bǎo)

Word on the Street is a regular column in City Weekend magazine - Beijing and Shanghai’s essential English guide to today’s China. Word on the Street is an attempt to use popular language as a window into modern Chinese society. Visit www.cityweekend.com.cn for more information.
LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) :
chinesepod539_G26_20070329.mp3(1.6mb)

周六42 The Saturday Show for March 24, 2007

(Parental Advisory! Due to the adult content in this program, we would suggest a listening audience of 18+ years old)
Not since The Hoff bought a car that talked, never has there been such chemistry within a show. Think the segway between “hot” topics is easy? Take a look at what’s on tap.
- Colleen turns […]

周六41 The Saturday Show for March 17, 2007

While it might still be cold outside in Shanghai, this week’s GDSSITW is nothing short of scorching. Colleen’s got new hair, it’s Mustache March for Aric and Jenny’s still going on about bums…plus much, much more to warm the cockles of your Saturday.
1. We simply forgot Int’l Women’s Day and are very sorry
2. Internet […]

街语25 The Word on the Street is 愚人节(yú rén jié)

Word on the Street teaches you the words you won’t learn in any textbook. Contemporary language used in China, brought to you with the help of those who know it best - City Weekend Magazine, your English language guide to living in, and loving, China. www.cityweekend.com.cn
LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, […]

周六40 The Saturday Show for March 10, 2007

Jail time must have done someone good - as this might just have to be renamed TGDSSITW to date.
Here’s what we did get to:
1. Aric’s back - with some sort of an explanation of why he was detained/searched/scared in an Indonesian Prison
2. The fireworks continue - spurring a hip-hop tune?
3. The Jenny Zhu Ring Tone
4. […]

周六39 The Saturday Show for March 03, 2007

It’s still two girls and a guy this week, but considering Aric is MIA after his Malaysia trip (with rumors of being seen on Malaysian national TV (gasp!) or jail (double gasp!)) we are joined by a very hip and edgy listener, Beau from L.A., who is ‘fresh off the boat’ and here to teach […]

街语24 The Word on the Street is 三八妇女节(sānbā fùnǚ jié)

Word on the Street is a regular column in City Weekend magazine - Beijing and Shanghai’s essential English guide to today’s China. Word on the Street is an attempt to use popular language as a window into modern Chinese society. Visit www.cityweekend.com.cn for more information.
LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) :
chinesepod513_G24_20070301.mp3(1.09mb)