Những podcast Stuck In The Middle hay nhất (2024)

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Sheila Johnson's Journey: From Heartache to Healing | 'Walking Through Fire' Book Review 1:23:38

20h ago1:23:38

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Dive into our latest book club podcast episode, where we explore Sheila Johnson's memoir, "Walking Through Fire". We discuss Johnson's gripping journey through love, loss, and triumph. Our members share personal insights and relate the themes to broader societal issues, enhancing the depth of our discussion. Highlights include comparisons with othe…

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Book Review: Fixers, Family, Trauma, Growth, & Women Supporting Women | Gabrielle Union 1:23:10

1M ago1:23:10

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Explore themes of identity, cultural adjustment, and the "fixer" role in literature. Hear personal experiences of immigration and racism alongside a critique of a memoir for its lack of structure. Celebrate the power of female friendships and support networks. Discuss the inspiring stories of Gabriel Union and the importance of community. Reflect o…

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From Cameroon to the World Stage Steve Fonkam: Award-Winning MC, Host, Actor, and Voice-Over Artist 1:10:00

2M ago1:10:00

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Looking to break into the media industry? Get insights from Steve Fonkam on mastering your craft, preparation, professionalism, and expanding your reach. Hear how he went from public speaking to hosting significant awards shows.Guest: @steve_fonkam ► SUBSCRIBE NOW TO SITM: https://www.youtube.com/c/SitMPodcast ________________________ Stuck in The …

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Exploring 'Say You Swear': Love, Choices & Friendship | Meagan Brandy Book Club Review 1:35:14

2M ago1:35:14

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Our book club dissects Say You Swear by Meagan Brandy, diving into the emotional and complex world of friendship and romance. We debate character dynamics, cultural impacts, and the story's deep themes, ending on a reflective note. Join us for a thoughtful analysis.______Next Book - "We're Going to Need More Wine" by Gabriel Union ______ Panel: ⁠⁠⁠…

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Why 'Behold the Dreamers' Will Change the Way You See the American Dream | Imbolo Mbue Book Review 2:08:02

3M ago2:08:02

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In today's video, we're tackling Imbolo Mbue's influential novel "Behold the Dreamers," a story that offers a raw insight into the American Dream through the eyes of a Cameroonian immigrant family in New York City. This novel is a gripping exploration of aspiration, resilience, and the stark realities of the socio-economic divide in America, especi…

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Exploring the Future of Education with Candidate for Montgomery County Public"schools (MCPS) Board FT 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

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#EducationReform #StudentWellness #InnovativeEducation #CommunityEngagement #EducationalEquity #SchoolBoard2024 #MontgomeryCountyEducation #EducationPolicy #MCPSBoardElection #FitzgeraldMoforIn this enlightening episode, we sit with Fitzgerald Mofor, a passionate candidate for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education. Mofor sh…

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Book Review: Unveiling Layers: A Deep Dive into 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives' - Masculinity, Feminism, and the Tangled Webs of Relationships 2:11:03

4M ago2:11:03

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The Secret Lives of Baba Sagi's Wives" by Lola Shonesey focuses on character and plot development rather than feminist themes. They also explored the portrayal of masculinity and feminism in the book. The group also had a wide-ranging discussion on gender roles and their impact on societal dynamics. They discussed a situation involving a woman maki…

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Book Review: Mind-Blowing Memoir Insights! Unraveling 'Educated' - Resilience, Trauma, & Family Secrets Revealed! 2:03:51

5M ago2:03:51

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📚 Brace yourselves for a journey into the gripping memoir, 'Educated' by Tara Westover as the Palm Wine Book Club dives deep into themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the intricate dynamics of family roles. Join Uncle AK, Terez, Barbara, Nora, and Manne as they dissect the impact of upbringing on individuals, the ripple effects of trauma, and …

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#51 | Last Episode 23:16

6M ago23:16

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And so we are at an end. Summer break was here, relations with the school were in the gutter, but I'd signed a contract for next year and was effectively trapped. The only way out was to concoct a cunning scheme, and that's exactly what I did... *cackle* 谢谢，再见亚当 Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYPodcast…

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In Conversation with Lisa, another of the Cradle of Elites’ English Teachers 34:40

7M ago34:40

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As I was planning my escape from the Cradle, Lisa was just settling in. How did her experience compare to mine? From her home back in the USA, she told me her story. Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYPodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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#50 | Farewell Drinks 13:42

7M ago13:42

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In this penultimate episode, the foreign teachers meet for one last time at Brew Kettle, and as the booze takes effect a certain clarity appears. Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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#49 | A Daring Escape – The Rise and Fall (and Crash and Burn) of Lin Biao 26:04

8M ago26:04

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We're almost at the end of this troubled tale and, because few stories end as dramatically as Lin Biao's, I think it's time to revisit the ailing marshal and find out how it all went so wrong. Email: SMKYPodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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#48 | Contract Killer 19:01

8M ago19:01

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The year end is nigh. School holidays approach. The question to renewing the contract has come. What should a paranoid, anxiety-addled teacher do? Email: SMKYPodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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#47 | Something in the Water – Jinxi Water Town and Tibet 25:18

8M ago25:18

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We cycle through the wetlands of Jiangnan to the water town of Jinxi, muse a little on the contradicting feelings of restriction and freedom in China, and then get into the story of modern Tibet. Email: SMKYPodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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#47 | Down The Rabbit Hole 14:02

9M ago14:02

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It's Easter in Changshu, and an Easter Egg hunt at school goes hopelessly off the rails. Also, the festival of Qingming, and the Chinese story of creation – with a giant rabbit called Pangu. Email: SMKYPodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcast Song: 'I am the Sea' - Epic Pirate Battle Music, supported by #TheROOMnoCopyRMusic…

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From Boys to Men: Navigating Marriage, Fatherhood, and Life's Lessons! Ft Flex Mba & Dr. Will Anyu 1:08:11

9M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

#MarriageAdvice #FatherhoodJourney #RelationshipLessons #ParentingChallenges #WorkLifeBalance #RaisingAGoodMan #PandemicParenting #StayingConnected #DreamsForOurChildren #GratitudeInLifeIn this episode, I sit down with two amazing dads who share their honest and heartfelt experiences on the journey from boys to men. They discuss the most significan…

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#46 | Newbies 11:23

10M ago11:23

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A change in the teacher line-up has been taking place following the surprising dismissal of teacher Tyler. The new clan heads out to a nightclub, where I get some advice about dealing with Dodi. (dubious accent alert) Email: SMKYPodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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Master of Ceremonies Reveals the Secrets to Being a Successful MC ft Jean Baptiste (MC JB) 1:03:45

10M ago1:03:45

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In this episode, I interview a master of ceremonies (MC) who shares his secrets to being a successful MC. He talks about the essential qualities of an MC, the challenges of being an MC, and how to prepare for an event. He also talks about his experiences as an MC and how he has used passion and hard work to succeed. Most importantly, the thing to r…

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#45 | The Sino-Soviet Split pt. 3 – Rapprochement with America 39:24

10M ago39:24

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In episode 1 of this three-parter, China was alarmed at Soviet attempts to live alongside the Americans; and in part 2 those attempts went into reverse as the Cold War reached its peak temperatures. In the final part, we follow the secret mission of Henry Kissinger as he went to China to make contact after 25 years of silence, and how the new Sino-…

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Unveiling the World of Bitcoin: A Journey of Knowledge, Opportunities, and Empowerment ft Brian 37:01

10M ago37:01

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Join us on an enlightening and captivating exploration of the world of Bitcoin! In this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding this transformative digital currency and delve into its vast potential. As a Bitcoin instructor, Brian shares his passion and expertise, inviting viewers to discover why Bitcoin has become a hot topic today. We cover…

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#44 | The Sino-Soviet Split pt.2 – Peaceful Co-Existence? 17:25

11M ago17:25

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Part 2 of 3 in a Sino-Soviet Split miniseries, and it's time for the hopes for peaceful co-existence between the Americans and the Soviets to be roundly dashed, much to the satisfaction of a certain Chairman over in Beijing. Next time, how the Chinese capitalised on the situation for their own ends. Music in this episode: Dragon Castle by Makai Sym…

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#43 | The Sino-Soviet Split pt. 1 19:07

11M ago19:07

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If only the two big communist powers had gotten on, perhaps they could have stuck it to the Americans during the Cold War, but it wasn't to be. Personalities and ideologies got in the way. In this first part of an SMKY doublepod, we look at the period leading up to the split in the early 60s. Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcast…

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#42 | Red Tourists – Neo-Maoism, Lei Feng, Suzhou’s Gardens 19:38

11M ago19:38

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China might be a big scary communist country to people in the West, but for Neo-Maoists the country has lost its way, and sometimes it seems that communism in China is more of a nostalgic indulgence. Apart from Mao, Lei Feng is the mascot of commie merchandise. We also take a trip into the Humble Administrator's Garden, and the Suzhou Museum, befor…

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#41 | “Better to hear two Suzhou people argue than listen to one regular person talking” 15:57

12M ago15:57

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As we head back to Suzhou, we look at the story of the ancient city and make sense of all those Wus associated with the area. We then dive into the local tourist hotspot at Shantang Street, it's poetry and nostalgia, for dinner. Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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In Conversation | Making sense of touching fish, lying flat, letting it rot and sang culture 30:38

1y ago30:38

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A number of curious phrases have popped up lately in China, as a new internet-native generation join the workforce and find themselves getting knocked about by office politics and social pressures. In this episode, a Shanghai-based worker joins me to explain these terms. Sang culture - 丧文化 Lying flat - 躺平 Let it rot - 摆烂 Neijuan - 奶卷 Touching fish …

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#40 | This is My Town – Office politics, hukou, sang culture, neijuan...white collar work in China 17:41

1y ago17:41

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After visiting the harsh cold countryside for the Lantern Festival, I get back to the school only to be thrown into more office politics. But compared to the Chinese workers, laowai work is pretty tame. Let's explore that a little. Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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#39 | Lily’s Town 22:41

1y ago22:41

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Having returned from the winter break, I head off into rural Jiangsu to spend the Lantern Festival in Lily's Town. Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @AdamSMKYBởi AdamSMKY

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#38 | The Yangtze Never Runs backwards; Man Recaptures Not His Youth - More Opium Wars and the Century of Humiliation 16:44

1y ago16:44

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Picking up at the end of the last episode, today Grade 7 teacher Penny and I travel to the epic Yangtze River, and we get stuck in to the Opium Wars. Not Britain's finest moment, that. And we discover why Penny left a note under my door while I was sick.... Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @AdamSMKY…

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Belner Talks Street 3 Consulting LLC (a Book keeping & Financial Advisory Services), Excel and more 27:48

1y ago27:48

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Belner is one of the hosts of the Na You Know Podcast and the Founder of Street 3 Consulting LLC, a Bookkeeping & Financial Advisory Service. He is also an Excel instructor, and in this video, we discuss the ins and outs of Street LLC and Excel and all about excel classes. IG: @street3llc Phone: 302-283-9652/301-221-2987 Main email: info@street3con…

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#37 | Choppy Waters – Zheng He, Tea, Opium, and the beating of war drums 15:15

1y ago15:15

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It's time to recall the Opium Wars that began China's Century of Humiliation. After the lofty heights of the Ming expeditions with Zheng He's epic fleet, the Chinese lost their ability to rule the waves. This episode details the prelude to the first Opium War, how the British set up their drug trade and why they did it. Next episode, battle commenc…

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Unlocking Your Potential: The Academic Coach Dr Beatrice and Dr Chiamaka Talk Savvy Afro SuccesS, Mentoring/coaching F1 Student and more! 1:08:53

1y ago1:08:53

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Dr. Beatrice Ncho, a medical device engineer, mentor, and academic coach, and Dr. Chiamaka, a chemical engineer, researcher, and mentor, are both the founders of Savvy Afro Success (Your plug for US international student success.) They are two sister-friends who’ve lived similar but very different experiences pursuing education and professional car…

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#36 | The New Guy 14:31

1y ago14:31

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As Winter Break approaches, I take a trip to the biology department. And a new guy starts at the school... Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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#35 | ”The Headdress is no worse than the Eyebrows” – Liu Rushi, Wu Zetian, Cixi, female leaders and little emperors 28:12

1y ago28:12

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Today we go back in time to find out about "China's most respectable prostitute", and the winners and losers in the concubine system. Also, the dramatic end of the Ming dynasty and the rise of the Qing! And #MeToo in China, or #RiceBunny... Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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#34 | ”Shame the Poor, not the Harlot” | Valentines Days, Ding Ling, Sex Work, and the baifumei look 17:27

1+ y ago17:27

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As events in the school take a curious turn, we turn to the topic of love, sex and marriage in China. How have the ruptures of the modern age changed this part of life? Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @AdamSMKYBởi AdamSMKY

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#33 | From Revolutions to Resolutions 13:06

1+ y ago13:06

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It's time to go back to the school, where the dawning of a new year gives this troubled teacher a chance to reset the clock, and begin afresh with a new positive spirit. Or something. Meanwhile, one teacher makes an untimely departure, and the prospect of romance is in the air. Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: SMKYPodcast…

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Maoism Beyond China pt.2 | The Counterculture, New Left, Black Panthers, Weather Underground, Paris ’68 24:29

1+ y ago24:29

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To conclude this two-parter exploring how Mao's ideas manifested outside China, we look to the world of the hippies and stoners and idealists. Why did this strand of Marxist thinking, with its emphasis on the peasantry and anti-imperialism, appeal to the relatively comfy students, activists and thinkers of the developed West? Email: SMKYPodcast@gmx…

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Maoism Beyond China pt.1 | Maoist Workers Institute, Shining Path, Pol Pot 26:17

1+ y ago26:17

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Does Maoism really deserve all the criticism that it gets? Er, yes. Yes it does. For some it was a fad, but for others it became a way of life which endures to this day. Over the next two episodes, we’re going to have a look at Maoism, from the bad to the very bad. Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYPodcast…

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#32 | The Rising Sun – Zhou Enlai, Sun Weishi, and Jiang Qing 22:21

1+ y ago22:21

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On the past few episodes of SMKY, we covered some of the challenges in modern China with regard to the competition, guanxi and ruthlessness which infuse the culture. China is indeed a competitive society where relationships matter more than anything, and one-upmanship is the name of the game. But, despite Xi Jinping’s cult of personality, the situa…

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”Either You’re a Wolf or You’re a Sheep.” | In Conversation with ESL teacher Tom 44:32

1+ y ago44:32

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In the past few episodes we've been attempting to get our heads around Chinese culture and the pitfalls that foreigners often find themselves in when they go there to teach English. Unlike me, in relatively well-developed Changshu, Tom was teaching way out in the sticks, in a place that he describes as "the real China." Twitter: @SMKYpodcast…

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A Day To Day And Why I became An Occupational Therapist W/ Manekeu Ndoping 55:47

1+ y ago55:47

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Manekeu Ndoping is a Licensed Occupational Therapist who Empower Health @nannez_fruitdlight (Restoring Health With Fruits #healing #chronicinflammation, Occupational Therapist OTR/L; Functional Nutrition, Lifestyle Changes, Fruits for Events.) and I Read I Write I Listen, Light/Love, Calm Still Grace Gratitude Bcomin' Empower Mind @beyonddabookclub…

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What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS) & Need Help With Your Application? Ft Babila Terence, Esq. 1:00:58

1+ y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Babila Terence Founder of Babila Law LLC, an Immigration Law Firm. Practice is limited to Federal Immigration Law. Contact Babila Law LLC at 301-241-2171 to schedule a consultation. ► SUBSCRIBE NOW TO SITM: https://www.youtube.com/c/SitMPodcast ________________________ Stuck in The Middle features Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Creatives of African…

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#31 | 吃人不吐骨头 ...Without Spitting Out the Bones 14:57

1+ y ago14:57

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Guanxi is the oil the greases the engine of life in China. But when things go wrong, it all comes tumbling down, and fast. This is the story of Bo Xilai and Gu Kailai. And then, back to the school. Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.comBởi AdamSMKY

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#30 | 吃人不吐骨头 Eat a Man... 19:50

1+ y ago19:50

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It's not always a barrel of laughs for those who find themselves living in the Middle Kingdom – culture shock is real and when it hits, it hits hard. In the first of a two-parter doublepod, we try to make a little sense of some of the cultural cornerstones of Chinese society: guanxi and mianzi, and also status and hierarchy. Twitter @SMKYpodcast…

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#29 | Shut Up and Colour 11:42

1+ y ago11:42

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Despondency sets in amongst the foreign teachers as we each find a reason to gripe about the school. Say hi on Twitter @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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#28 | 久病成良医 Long Time Ill Become Doctor 14:17

1+ y ago14:17

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Teacher Adam's tour of China takes us finally to the hospital. Well, sickness is no fun at the best of times, but at least the management are supportive. Or are they? Twitter @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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#27 | Christmas in Changshu 9:04

1+ y ago9:04

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The holiday season is upon us, and all the world unites in a moment of happiness and reflection. Or something. Meanwhile, at school, the song that I'd picked for a Christmas performance turns out to be more challenging than I'd initially expected. Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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Willbeatz Talks TNGS Learning Solutions 4 AWS Certification Training Courses, AWS Careers + More! 45:06

1+ y ago45:06

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Willbeatz is the Founder of TNGS Learning Solutions, an online platform for AWS certification training courses - Solutions Architect Follow on IG: @willbeatz_ Email today: willbeatzrecords@gmail.com Register today: https://www.tngslearningsolutions.com ► SUBSCRIBE NOW TO SITM: https://www.youtube.com/c/SitMPodcast ________________________ Stuck in …

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#26 | Sunset in Nanjing - The Rape of Nanjing/Nanjing Massacre, Meiji Restoration, Sino-Japanese Wars, Xi-an Incident 24:37

1+ y ago24:37

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Warning – this episode contains descriptions of war crimes As darkness descends on Nanjing, our trip to the city comes to an end. We look at the rise of Japanese ultranationalism and fascism, their unhinged campaign to take over China, and the most famous atrocity the city is known for. Twit: @SMKYpodcast…

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#25 | One Loved Money, One Loved Power, and One Loved China 12:33

2y ago12:33

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The rises and falls and rises and rivalries of China's most famous power-sisters, the Soongs. With a story that spans some 100 years, China's 20th century is nothing without this family. Twitter @SMKYpodcastBởi AdamSMKY

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#24 | Sunrise in Nanjing – Hongwu Emperor, Taiping Rebellion, Sun Yatsen, and Chinese republicanism 19:14

2y ago19:14

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Me and teacher friend Jess head to Nanjing with the intention of visiting the Rape of Nanjing Memorial museum. Before that though, a little background of some notable Nanjing moments in history, as China's southern capital, and the founding values of Chinese republicanism and where they went. Twitter @SMKYpodcast…

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