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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.

  1. Aug 4

    Cyrus Janssen: It's Not All Scary

    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_Official Add us on WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com IG: thehonestdrink_ Find us on: YouTube, Apple, Spotify, 喜马拉雅, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 小红书, Bilibili.

    Cyrus Janssen: It's Not All Scary

  2. Jul 21

    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.   00:00 Cheers and Drinking Again 00:29 Julie Introduces Herself 01:23 Taxi Driver Blowups 04:38 Stress and System Pressure 06:52 Life in London 07:44 Why She Makes Content 10:07 China Interest Shifts 11:55 English Content in China 14:40 Why Chinese Criticize 19:05 Thank You and I Love You 21:01 Workplace Negativity 24:02 Western Lecturing Abroad 25:36 Matchmaking DMs 30:15 Love Versus Practicality 32:34 Marriage Market Experience 39:31 Perfect Standards and Choice 44:31 Self Centered Social Media 46:07 Zheng Yuan Explained 46:35 Soulmates vs Checklists 49:35 Dating Book Breakdown 50:23 Cai Li and Dowries 52:10 China vs West Commitment 56:10 Exes and Opposite Friends 59:49 Hugging Culture Shock 01:02:38 Career First Relationships 01:07:19 Financial Independence Debate 01:13:30 China Soft Power Rising 01:24:29 Quarter Life Crisis Talk 01:28:32 Dating Preferences Identity 01:32:06 Final Message and Farewell Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! 节目文字版 (Transcript)加微信: THD_Official Add us on WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com IG: thehonestdrink_ Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 喜马拉雅, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 小红书, Bilibili, YouTube.

    Julie Sun: Love Practically

  3. Jul 7

    Eric Hovagim: The New American Dream

    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_Official Add us on WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com IG: thehonestdrink_ Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 喜马拉雅, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 小红书, Bilibili, YouTube.

    Eric Hovagim: The New American Dream

  4. Jun 16

    Raffe, BT & Dino: To Live and Die in Shanghai pt.2

    Raffe is the owner of Cantina Agave,  the very first Mexican restaurant in Shanghai.  Today he is joined by some old friends, BT and Dino on the podcast, as we celebrate Cantina’s 18th anniversary and the launch of his new restaurant, Vice.  We talk about why he’s stayed in Shanghai and discuss the constant pressure to keep up with this unique city, the challenges of running F&B amid unpredictable rules and high turnover, and how the city shifted from “wild east” days to stricter, safer, more equal enforcement.  We compare Shanghai’s convenience and safety with rising costs, crime, and lenient enforcement in the U.S., especially LA, and talk about perspective, media-driven fear, and cultural adaptation. We talk about a renaissance in Shanghai’s dining scene, social media’s impact, and Cantina’s clientele flipping to 70% local Chinese. We also end the episode with a blindfolded taco taste test that doesn’t go as planned.   Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! 节目文字版 (Transcript)加微信: THD_Official Add us on WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com IG: thehonestdrink_ Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 喜马拉雅, 小红书, Bilibili, YouTube.

    Raffe, BT & Dino: To Live and Die in Shanghai pt.2

  5. May 19

    Daniel Dumbrill: Examining The Narrative

    Daniel Dumbrill is a geopolitical commentator and entrepreneur.  He is known for his in-depth analysis of China, Western media, and East-West relations.  He has been an early outspoken voice defending against misleading Western narratives in global affairs.  Today we talk about defending against Western media narratives and why Daniel felt the need to begin in the first place.   Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! 节目文字版 (Transcript)加微信: THD_Official Add us on WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com IG: thehonestdrink_ Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 喜马拉雅, 小红书, Bilibili, YouTube.

    Daniel Dumbrill: Examining The Narrative

  6. Apr 14

    YI: The Love Bomb

    YI is the owner of fine jewelry brand YI Collection and former stylist for Vogue China.  Today we talk about “love bombing”, attraction, sex and the city…literally.  We talk about the differences in what men and women might be attracted to and the games we play when we’re in the chase.  We talk about rejection, self-worth, appearance vs personality, and judging faces.  YI shares her mindset after leaving a relationship of eight years, her views on independence, loneliness, monogamy, white expat men, and dating strategies like negging and acting dumb. We discuss ethnicity and identity as Chinese-Americans, changing beauty standards, and the importance of health and fitness in maintaining marriages and relationships.  We also talk about squat toilets.   Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! 节目文字版 (Transcript)加微信: THD_Official Add us on WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com IG: thehonestdrink_ Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 喜马拉雅, 小红书, Bilibili, YouTube.

    YI: The Love Bomb

  7. Mar 29

    Dr. Steve Vinay Gunther: The Truth About Us

    Dr. Steve Vinay Gunther is a renowned Australian Gestalt psychotherapist and founder of the acclaimed Northern Rivers Gestalt Institute in Australia.  He is also the author of the bestselling book “The Woman In Your Life - A Man’s Guide to a Happy Relationship”.  He has been in practice for over 40 years with an accomplished career in psychology, working with individuals, couples and families from all over the world.   Today, Dr. Gunther shares why his focus shifted to China and we get into a deep conversation about relationships.  We talk about what prevents us from sustaining healthy relationships and when to walk away.  We cover failed marriages, self-awareness, listening for “grains of truth” and men’s difficulty identifying and expressing deeper feelings.   We talk about shame, “un-virtues” and why running away from pain doesn’t work.  We also discuss the over-simplification of therapy in this digital age, the dangers of using AI for emotional guidance, and a wholistic way of perceiving our own existence called systems thinking.  We explore relationships from at least three levels, the relationship with ourselves, the ones we love, and society.  Join us as we uncover some hard truths. Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! 节目文字版 (Transcript)加微信: THD_Official Add us on WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com IG: thehonestdrink_ Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 喜马拉雅, 小红书, Bilibili, YouTube.

    Dr. Steve Vinay Gunther: The Truth About Us

  8. Feb 12

    Matt Chen: A Chinese Time In My Life

    Matt Chen is a Chinese American entrepreneur, social media content creator, and builder of Daily Hanzi, an app helping people learn to read Chinese.  Currently at 24 years old he’s decided to ditch his aerospace engineering degree and restart his life by moving to China.  Focused on bridging East and West through content about language, culture and identity he hopes to reconnect with his Asian heritage while improving his own Chinese literacy, finding a different path for himself in a new world.  Today, we talk about Matt’s experience growing up in the US as an ABC and compare it to our own experience from an older generation.  We talk about his choice to move to China just ten months ago, his revelation during a job interview with a US defense contractor, and what’s behind the “A Very Chinese Time In My Life” trend happening in America.  We also talk about the broad anxiety amongst his younger generation, finding purpose, and balancing digital and analog life.   Happy Chinese New Year! Don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! 节目文字版 (Transcript)加微信: THD_Official Add us on WeChat: THD_Official 小红书: THD The Honest Drink Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com IG: thehonestdrink_ Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 喜马拉雅, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 小红书, Bilibili, YouTube.

    Matt Chen: A Chinese Time In My Life
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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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  • Creator
    The Honest Drink
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    184
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © thehonestdrink@喜马拉雅FM
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    THD美籍华人英语访谈秀