De-coupling is out, Power Coupling is in. The US-China relationship is as beautiful as it is complicated. Part of the problem is we don't get to talk to each other enough and learn from one another's daily life. We're here to change that! Through fun, friendly, and engaging dialogue, we seek to build bridges and better understand the people from these two countries and beyond. Let's get to know each other better and have some fun while we're at it! Your host Greg Garrigues invites all to listen in as we discuss a variety of topics that shape the our lives and cultures, particularly in the US and China. You'll learn something about each other, and sometimes, learn something about yourself. Tune in, come together, and start the conversation!
Moving On Up I: How & Why to Move in Shanghai 2024
Power Coupling goes where we've never gone before: a new flat. On this episode listen as Greg and Gabby give an overview of their move. Why move at all? Why are prices dropping? What can you reasonably expect on a rent budget of 2000USD per month?Listen as this couple dredges up answers and wisely avoids explaining a near 2 year absence.
8 May 2022
Locked Down with the Sickness III
Day 24: The lockdown continues and our patience wears thin. Tune in as Gabby and I discuss what normal life has been like in the midst of China's continued Zero-Covid Strategy (or is it Dynamic Zero.. ). Today we talk:- Live updates from central quarantine!- Friday night unannounced neighborhood rooftop performances!- What is the "Voice of April" and why was it censored?- Speaking of censorship, what can and cannot be discussed regarding lockdowns these days?- How are people getting thr...
24 Apr 2022
Locked Down with the Sickness II
Greg and Gabby go from calm to a simmer (Warning: 1 instance of profanity in this episode). In a week, so little has changed and yet there's so much to say. In this episode we cover:1. How do people get food?2. Who are the 居委会 and Dabai 大白?3. New terms to use in your Covid-dominant world- 居委会- 攻略- 团购- 方舱4. The goodness coming out of a bad situationStay tuned for part 3.WE ARE NOT DOCTORS. Do not take our words as genuine medical advice and seek a licensed medical professional your health need...
16 Apr 2022
Locked Down with the Sickness I
Part 1 of the Power Coupling podcast detailing the great Shanghai lockdown of 2022. We come to you live from our living room looking longingly at the deserted expanse of what was once a thriving, bustling metropolis.In this episode, we give a very basic overview of the situation as of April 16th:- How is the USA fairing with the Omicron variant?- What in the world is actually happening in Shanghai?- What is the Zero Covid Policy?- When does this end?We'll go into much more in part 2 of our lo...
15 Feb 2022
Viva Involution! Let the 内卷 begin.
In this episode, Greg and Gabby discuss the phenomena of 'neijuan' (内卷) and why this concept is the buzzword of post-Covid China. We review:- Just what in the world is 内卷? What's the association with the "rat race"?- Is the idea of inner revolution present in the US also? How is it perceived in both countries?- Are we, your humble hosts, guilty of getting swept up in neijuan?- What does this concept and its prominence say about us as, supposedly, hard working people?Tune in and find out about...
5 Feb 2022
Being Asian American by American's Living in Asia
Part 1 of 2: Greg takes his Asian American compatriots to task by asking a simple question: what does it mean to be Asian American? Okay maybe its not so simple. Tune in and join the conversation?
27 Jan 2022
Introduction to Power Coupling
A lively discussion on the topics related to China and the USA; what brings us together, what keeps us apart, and where we can find often fascinating common ground.
20 Dec 2021
Power Coupling - Introduction
Welcome to Power Coupling, USA & China Talks. In this introduction, we present our mission statement as a podcast.
20 Dec 2021
Tell Me Baby: Pregnancy in China
In this episode of Power Coupling, we discuss what it's like for women to prepare for a child and progress through pregnancy in China.
13 Sept 2021
Why Do Americans...? 为什么美国人？Pt.1
Power Coupling brings you the FIRST edition of Weishenme Meiguoren? (Why Do Americans...?) where we attempt to answer common questions asked of us during our stay here by our Chinese friends, colleagues, and counterparts.
17 Aug 2021
1. The Shanghai Hamburger
In the inaugural episode of Power Coupling, the gang talks about hamburgers, their history in the US and in China, and where to get heaven on a bun in Shanghai. Tune in and come together, right now, over beef:4:30 - The inspiration for this discussion and talks on the general curiosities of Chinese people5:42 - The first burger origin story11:40 - Cheeseburger in China17:41 - Category 1: Most Convenient Burger in Shanghai24:09 - Category 2: Weirdest Burger31:25 - Category 3: Best Burger for Y...
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