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THD美籍华人英语访谈秀

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by The Honest Drink

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The Honest Drink是一个每周更新的英语访谈节目，由三位在中国的美籍华人主持。我们讨论自我完善、社会、东西方文化和生活方式等话题。我们经常有专家嘉宾来参加我们的节目，聆听他们的经验和想法。当然，我们每集都喝好酒！我是THD播客的主持人Justin。我经常和另外两位Howie和Aric一起主持这个节目。我的酒馆对你不打烊... Not the most sober podcast, but for sure the most candid and honest. Three American-born friends in China candidly explore a wide variety of provocative topics over drinks. They invite all types of experts onto the show as they make attempts at self-improvement, reducing misconceptions, reflecting on the madness of society and all the trappings of being human. Trading small talk for real talk as they stumble their way towards becoming happier, healthier and wiser.

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Recent Episodes

August 4, 2026

Cyrus Janssen: It's Not All Scary

<img data-key="0" src="http://imagev2.xmcdn.com/storages/8e4e-audiofreehighqps/17/A4/GAqhRAAORm6DAB9WSATBj-8n.png!op_type=4&device_type=ios&upload_type=attachment&name=mobile_large" alt="" data-origin="http://imagev2.xmcdn.com/storages/8e4e-audiofreehighqps/17/A4/GAqhRAAORm6DAB9WSATBj-8n.png?op_type=0" data-large="http://imagev2.xmcdn.com/storages/8e4e-audiofreehighqps/17/A4/GAqhRAAORm6DAB9WSATBj-8n.png!op_type=4&device_type=ios&upload_type=attachment&name=mobile_large" data-large-width="750" data-large-height="421.875" data-preview="http://imagev2.xmcdn.com/storages/8e4e-audiofreehighqps/17/A4/GAqhRAAORm6DAB9WSATBj-8n.png!op_type=4&device_type=ios&upload_type=attachment&name=mobile_small" data-preview-width="140" data-preview-height="78.75"> Cyrus Janssen is a YouTuber and speaker on China and the world.  Today we talk about countering fear-driven narratives about other countries, being a “global citizen”, and its impact on how we engage or disengage with the rest of the world.  We also talk about Chinese brands in America, as cost-of-living pressures rise and US domestic polarization and war continues.  Cyrus also describes how he was recently offered $10,000 US dollars to lie to his viewers, and how the money was ultimately traced back to perhaps the most recognizable AI company in the world.   Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe!节目文字版 (Transcript)加微信: THD_OfficialAdd us on WeChat: THD_Official小红书: THD The Honest DrinkEmail: thehonestdrink@gmail.comIG: thehonestdrink_Find us on: YouTube, Apple, Spotify, 喜马拉雅, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 小红书, Bilibili.

July 21, 2026

Julie Sun: Love Practically

Julie Sun is a brand marketer and content creator who creates English content on Instagram and TikTok as, “Julie your China friend”, explaining Chinese culture and dating to foreigners.  Having worked in international marketing across the world, her sociological research has brought her traveling to over 30 countries, often by herself.  Now she uses her voice to introduce modern China to a Western audience, providing an honest perspective on Chinese society, dating and everyday life.  Today we talk about modern society and the search for our place in it.  We talk about when after receiving countless messages from foreign men asking her to help them find a Chinese wife, Julie found herself researching China's matchmaking industry—and what she discovered raised difficult questions about love, practicality, immigration, family expectations, and whether the search for the "perfect partner" has become one of the defining struggles of our generation.  We talk about differences between Western and Chinese communication styles, criticism and social norms around hugging, staying friends with exes, and saying “I love you”.  We also get into marriage customs like cai li or dowry, financial independence, and the quarter-life crisis.   <img data-key="0" src="http://imagev2.xmcdn.com/storages/66d6-audiofreehighqps/FF/FA/GAqhRAAONPQwAB_D1AS6qrIR.png!op_type=4&device_type=ios&upload_type=attachment&name=mobile_large" alt="" data-origin="http://imagev2.xmcdn.com/storages/66d6-audiofreehighqps/FF/FA/GAqhRAAONPQwAB_D1AS6qrIR.png?op_type=0" data-large="http://imagev2.xmcdn.com/storages/66d6-audiofreehighqps/FF/FA/GAqhRAAONPQwAB_D1AS6qrIR.png!op_type=4&device_type=ios&upload_type=attachment&name=mobile_large" data-large-width="750" data-large-height="421.875" data-preview="http://imagev2.xmcdn.com/storages/66d6-audiofreehighqps/FF/FA/GAqhRAAONPQwAB_D1AS6qrIR.png!op_type=4&device_type=ios&upload_type=attachment&name=mobile_small" data-preview-width="140" data-preview-height="78.75"> 00:00 Cheers and Drinking Again00:29 Julie Introduces Herself01:23 Taxi Driver Blowups04:38 Stress and System Pressure06:52 Life in London07:44 Why She Makes Content10:07 China Interest Shifts11:55 English Content in China14:40 Why Chinese Criticize19:05 Thank You and I Love You21:01 Workplace Negativity24:02 Western Lecturing Abroad25:36 Matchmaking DMs30:15 Love Versus Practicality32:34 Marriage Market Experience39:31 Perfect Standards and Choice44:31 Self Centered Social Media46:07 Zheng Yuan Explained46:35 Soulmates vs Checklists49:35 Dating Book Breakdown50:23 Cai Li and Dowries52:10 China vs West Commitment56:10 Exes and Opposite Friends59:49 Hugging Culture Shock01:02:38 Career First Relationships01:07:19 Financial Independence Debate01:13:30 China Soft Power Rising01:24:29 Quarter Life Crisis Talk01:28:32 Dating Preferences Identity01:32:06 Final Message and Farewell<hr style="border:0px;margin:20px 0px;background:#ddd;display:inline-block;width:100%;border-style:solid;height:1px;"> Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe!节目文字版 (Transcript)加微信: THD_OfficialAdd us on WeChat: THD_Official小红书: THD The Honest DrinkEmail: thehonestdrink@gmail.comIG: thehonestdrink_Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 喜马拉雅, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 小红书, Bilibili, YouTube.

July 7, 2026

Eric Hovagim: The New American Dream

<img data-key="0" src="http://imagev2.xmcdn.com/storages/c1c5-audiofreehighqps/C9/CF/GAqh9TMOIjvAAB8OMQSyo2OZ.png!op_type=4&device_type=ios&upload_type=attachment&name=mobile_large" alt="" data-origin="http://imagev2.xmcdn.com/storages/c1c5-audiofreehighqps/C9/CF/GAqh9TMOIjvAAB8OMQSyo2OZ.png?op_type=0" data-large="http://imagev2.xmcdn.com/storages/c1c5-audiofreehighqps/C9/CF/GAqh9TMOIjvAAB8OMQSyo2OZ.png!op_type=4&device_type=ios&upload_type=attachment&name=mobile_large" data-large-width="750" data-large-height="421.875" data-preview="http://imagev2.xmcdn.com/storages/c1c5-audiofreehighqps/C9/CF/GAqh9TMOIjvAAB8OMQSyo2OZ.png!op_type=4&device_type=ios&upload_type=attachment&name=mobile_small" data-preview-width="140" data-preview-height="78.75"> Eric Hovagim is an American content creator, industrial engineer and political commentator who, in his own words, “moved to China in late 2025 to escape the American Century of Humiliation”.  He’s worked in politics in his home state of Arizona and in New York City, producing a handful of videos that helped get Zohran Mamdani elected NYC mayor in 2025.  Recently, Eric has been producing content for popular political commentator, Hasan Piker.  He was also previously part of a climate-policy think tank in the US and an engineer on the Hyperloop team.  Today, we talk about why Eric is here in China and what he hopes to learn.  He shares his frustrations with the state of affairs in the US and the crisis of the American dream.  He argues the need for revolutionary change and optimism as we talk about what he’s observing and studying from his experience in China that he could one day bring back to America.  We also talk about societal fear, AI concerns, Eric’s self-identification as a socialist and what annoys him being here.  We share plenty of laughs in an otherwise serious discussion, and we might also have offended all French people.    Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe!节目文字版 (Transcript)加微信: THD_OfficialAdd us on WeChat: THD_Official小红书: THD The Honest DrinkEmail: thehonestdrink@gmail.comIG: thehonestdrink_Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 喜马拉雅, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 小红书, Bilibili, YouTube.

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What is THD美籍华人英语访谈秀?: The Honest Drink是一个每周更新的英语访谈节目，由三位在中国的美籍华人主持。我们讨论自我完善、社会、东西方文化和生活方式等话题。我们经常有专家嘉宾来参加我们的节目，聆听他们的经验和想法。当然，我们每集都喝好酒！我是THD播客的主持人Justin。我经常和另外两位Howie和Aric一起主持这个节目。我的酒馆对你不打烊... Not the most sober podcast, but for sure the most candid and honest. Three American-born friends in China candidly explore a wide variety of provocative topics over drinks. They invite all types of experts onto the show as they make attempts at self-improvement, reducing misconceptions, reflecting on the madness of society and all the trappings of being human. Trading small talk for real talk as they stumble their way towards becoming happier, healthier and wiser.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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