The China Podcast

Eoin O'Neill & Eric Farrell

Exploring Chinese society and culture from the perspective of two Irish expats living in the vibrant city of Chongqing in south-west China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 03/30/2023

    China's 15-Minute Cities

    Looking at the 15-minute city concept in China and in cities worldwide. Why the need for them and why the conspiracy theory retaliation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 02/02/2023

    Don't Mention the Big 'C'

    Reflecting on the renewed gusto and optimism that marked the recent Chinese New Year's celebrations as well as the annual inquisition that awaits young people returning to their hometowns at this time of year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 01/19/2023

    The Expat Experience with Cameron Wilson

    Eoin and Eric chat with Cameron Wilson about the state of domestic football in China, the struggles of its national team, and the iconisation of Lionel Messi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 12/15/2022

    White Noise

    Unpacking the role of protest and smart technology in China as a means of ushering in societal changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 12/05/2022

    The Expat Experience with Shanghai Mick

    In the second installment of the Expat Experience, Eoin talks to Mick, an Irishman based in Shanghai, who was present at the lockdown protests in the Wulumuqi road area of the city in the last week of November 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 07/13/2022

    Magical Penis Wine

    In this edition, Eoin and Eric talk Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as well as the cultural phenomenon amongst young people in China of "lying flat" with its links to Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation of 1950s America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 06/19/2022

    Throwing Shapes & Acting the Maggot

    Addressing a sickening incident in Tangshan that has shocked China, and discussing the performative deployment of governance in society from "Big Whites" to dancing real estate agents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 06/02/2022

    Power to the People

    Social contracts have existed in China for generations, but what's their function, and how do those proposed by the CPC give ordinary people a sense of purpose and power? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Exploring Chinese society and culture from the perspective of two Irish expats living in the vibrant city of Chongqing in south-west China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Eoin O'Neill & Eric Farrell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Eoin O'Neill & Eric Farrell
  • Show Website
    The China Podcast