The Luck in China Podcast: Recent Episodes
Reginald Leneus
Insight into the lives of those living abroad in China and how it really is to be a foreigner in this strange land. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reginald-leneus/support
In this episode, Willem and I discussed what it was like living through the first quarantine and what it was like working and teaching from home in China
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On this episode of the Luck in China Podcast we discussed Jeff getting married (0:55), an update on quarantine and how things have changed (15:00), difference in renting apartments between China and the US (24:00), missing the US and family (33:30), getting into physical altercations with people (49:15), Chinese clubs and alcohol (55:00), crazy things we've seen in China (1:07:30) and all the unbelievable things things you could get away with while in China (1:34:20).
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In this episode, I talk with "Chris" about finally taking the steps to leave China for good (1:00), what the process was after buying his plane ticket (4:28), becoming a Business Entrepreneur and starting MR Raw (11:28), The advice he'd give people who are preparing their exit from China (21:24) and finally we discussed why I started podcasting.
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On this episode, we discuss some of the difficulties of learning a language (2:27), getting punched in The Forbidden City (15:27), enjoying Chinese Food (21:20), memorable moments (43:17), her hobbies and love for hiking (1:17:26), how much Taiyuan has changed (1:23:37) Coronavirus and many more topics!
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Today I discuss with my college friend DNice about the time we were pulled over for "fitting they description of someone who gave the bank fake bills". There were multiple police cars and a few officers with their guns drawn while one cop was being extra aggressive. Today we share our story about our run in with police.
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In this episode, I talk with my great friend Milton, from my days at William Paterson University. We have always discussed movies and TV. So today, we talk about 3 of our favorite movies that we watched during the quarantine and also our favorite scary movies in the last few years. Take your time and enjoy!
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On this episode of the Luck in China Podcast, I talk with Walden about how we both ended up in the same city by luck (4:00), opening up the first foreigner bar Walden's Bar (18:17) having economic and personal freedom in Taiyuan (32:00) crazy moments in Taiyuan (37:41) what he would change (46:33) Not being the center of attention anymore (52:38) and his advice (108:48)
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Today, I sat with Jeff and discussed the new status quo in China and what it feels like being essentially quarantined since Chinese New Years.
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On today's episode, I discuss with Hayk (2:42) growing up in Armenia (5:14) memorable moments at the bar (7:45) the importance of staying healthy (14:56) the expat community and (16:53) meeting Nadiia. After I talked with Nadiia about (26:35) her point of view regarding their 1st date (30:42) her experience in China (37:32) comparing Armenia and Ukraine to China and (44:36) their next step and plan as a couple.
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We begin today's episode with Tom's ridiculously crazy journey to Taiyuan, (20:30) all the places he has traveled, (26:30) his first expat encounter, (32:50) difficulties of ordering food, (40:04) teaching in China, (50:32) having disposable income, (55:11) the current foreign expat community, (65:21) the ease of saving and the next step, and (74:57) advice to those who would like to come to China.
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In today's podcast Steve and Anna join us to talk about their time in China. They are both foreigners from different places, who met in China, fell in love and got married! We discussed why they chose China (4:43) about the ever growing foreign community (8:36) Anna's memorable moment while in China (10:10) the ease of traveling around the world (20:02) their Wedding and Honeymoon (25:12) Steve's memorable moment (34:54) the difficulties of being a foreign couple in China and Taiyuan's school system (39:48) Steve and my love for gaming (47:17) the quality of life in a place like Taiyuan (53:14) Advice that they would give to someone who'd be looking to make the move to China (58:35) and the work life in China and how much we enjoy teaching (65:46). Please take the time out of your day and have a listen! I hope you enjoy!
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On today's episode of The Luck in China Podcast, I am interviewing a good friend and Taiyuan's own Milosh. He's a Wu-Tang Clan and skateboarding aficionado and just overall an official OG. Today we discuss his life before China (14:03), Skateboarding (21:16), our Crew and Posse growing up (29:45), Marriage (35:27), The Next Step After China and Money Management (43:55), Traveling (55:52), Wife / Things (1:00:42), Politics (1:03:20), Arriving in China (1:12:56), and Racism (1:24:42). Give it a listen! I hope you enjoy!
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A great friend who doesn't want his identity revealed goes in depth about his experiences in China. The good, the bad and the UGLY. We go into detail about Chris's love life (27:20), What keeps has kept Chris in China (39:59), Money Management China vs USA (44:49), Foreign Community then and now (48:47), His different Hobbies (50:58), Keys to success in China (65:12), Having Pets and dealing with depression (67:15) and Discussing raising Elijah in China (81:27). Please check it out and tell me what you think!
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