Best Chengdu Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #220 - Zeekr 9X Frenzy, Chengdu Motor Show Highlights & China’s EV Chip Wars 52:05

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In this episode, Tu Le and Lei Xing unpack a busy week in the global EV world — from the Chengdu Motor Show to the explosive 42,000 Zeekr 9X reservations in just one hour. We dive deep into: 🚙 Zeekr 9X launch & aggressive pricing strategy – the “Hangzhou Bay Cullinan” takes aim at premium SUVs. 🇨🇳 Chengdu Motor Show highlights – Volvo XC70, Ford Br…

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World Games: Chengdu 2025 - Week 2 1:24:18

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It's the final week of the World Games - Chengdu 2025! We're joined by John Moorhead, 2017 World Games athlete and current USA Fistball secretary, to get some insight as to how the athletes in Chengdu have enjoyed their time at the World Games. Jill and Alison also recap their week 2 watching, with thoughts on: Boules Breakdancing Cheerleading Gymn…

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Chengdu World Games – where niche sports shine 27:55

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Join Sideline Story as we dive into the vibrant 12th World Games in Chengdu! Discover the event’s unique non-Olympic sports — from viral Latin dance judges and drone racing to cheerleading and lifesaving — and explore why this global stage matters for niche athletics. We’ll unpack Chengdu’s stunning hosting, unforgettable moments (like fire on a wa…

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From Chengdu to Turku: Disc Golf Weekend Recap | All Birdies No Bogeys Podcast 58:28

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Brian Earhart & Nate Perkins break down all the disc golf action at the World Games and Turku Open. Got questions or suggestions for Brian and Nate? Send an email to [email protected] 🎧 Listen to All Birdies No Bogeys on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow our hosts on Instagram: Nate Perkins: https://www.instagram.co…

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Episode #218 - Onvo L90 vs. Li Auto i8 Rivalry, EV Price War & VinFast’s Rise in Vietnam 53:30

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In Episode 218 of China EVs & More, Tu Le and Lei Xing break down one of the most heated summers yet in China’s EV world — a season of price wars, social media battles, and momentum shifts. We cover: ⚔️ Onvo L90 vs. Li Auto i8 rivalry – aggressive pricing, messy launches, and social media smear campaigns. 🚗 NIO’s momentum with Onvo L90 – 10,000+ mo…

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Crafting the ultimate XI: Who makes your all-time greatest team? 27:55

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What does the perfect football team look like? On this special episode of Sideline Story, we attempt the impossible: selecting our ultimate all-time XI, featuring legends from every era of the beautiful game. Then, we continue our debate on the greatest midfielder in history, forcing a choice between two iconic names. And finally, we unleash our wi…

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Back to School with Olympic Luger Ashley Farquharson 59:37

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It's back-to-school time, so we wanted to hear what it's like for an elite athlete to go back to college. Olympic luger Ashley Farquharson explains how she's taking advantage of the Guild/Team USA partnership and getting her bachelor's degree at Purdue Global. Follow Ashley on Instagram and TikTok. She's @far.quhar.son. On Facebook go to: facebook.…

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What Does China Want? The Authors of a New Paper Challenge the DC Consensus 1:29:32

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This week on Sinica, I chat with Dave Kang (USC), Zenobia Chan (Georgetown), and Jackie Wong (American University in Sharjah, UAE) about their new paper in International Security titled "What Does China Want?" The paper, which has generated quite a bit of controversy, takes a data-driven approach to examine the claim that China seeks global hegemon…

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Breaking Down the 2026 DGPT Schedule + NEW JomezPro Series! | All Birdies No Bogeys Podcast 1:33:02

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Brian Earhart and Nate Perkins break down the 2026 Disc Golf Pro Tour schedule, plus Jonathan Gomez joins the pod to talk about the new JomezPro Series. Got questions or suggestions for Brian and Nate? Send an email to [email protected] 🎧 Listen to All Birdies No Bogeys on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow our hosts…

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US Open: Djokovic's fight, Medvedev's fall, and a Sinner-Alcaraz finale? 27:55

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This week on Sideline Story, we dive deep into the thrilling action at the US Open, and discuss breakout performances, Djokovic's gritty opener, Medvedev's alarming slump, and the possible epic showdown between young titans Sinner and Alcaraz. Plus, what’s holding Sabalenka back from a major title this year? Tune in for our exclusive analysis and p…

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Brooke Nunemaker and Brad Roethlisberger on Officiating Women’s Para Ice Hockey 1:14:36

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History is in the making this week with the first-ever women’s para ice hockey world championships. This is a big step forward toward inclusion in the Paralympics. To talk about the women’s game, we are talking with para ice hockey officials Brooke Nunemaker and Brad Roethlisberger, who have some great insight on the game. (c) 2025 Kiss & Cry Produ…

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Trump's India Tariff Tirade: A Gift to Beijing? With Evan Feigenbaum 1:03:36

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This week on the Sinica Podcast, I welcome back Evan Feigenbaum, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Evan served for many years as a State Department official, was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia and Central Asia among his numerous positions in government, and was instrumental in buil…

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Calling an Idle-WILD Weekend w/ CBS Sports’ Adam Zucker | All Birdies No Bogeys Podcast 1:15:03

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Brian Earhart, Nate Perkins, and special guest Adam Zucker break down all the disc golf action at the 2025 LWS Open at Idlewild. Got questions or suggestions for Brian and Nate? Send an email to [email protected] 🎧 Listen to All Birdies No Bogeys on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow our hosts on Instagram: Nate Perk…

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Episode #219 - NIO ES8 Shakes Up Pricing, Tesla Model Y L, Leapmotor & XPeng Breakout 1:08:33

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In this episode of China EVs & More, Tu (Sino Auto Insights) and Lei (former Editor-in-Chief of China Auto Review) dive deep into the latest developments in the global EV and mobility sector. From NIO’s bold ES8 relaunch and pricing strategy to XPeng’s surprising earnings and Leapmotor’s raised sales forecasts, the conversation spans China’s ultra-…

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Could squad depth be Liverpool's fatal flaw? 27:55

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This week on Sideline Story, we break down the new English Premier League season and discuss Liverpool’s refreshed squad and title ambitions. Can Arne Slot once again lead the Reds to the EPL trophy? What could slow their pace as the season progresses? Besides, we analyze the summer’s biggest Premier League transfers—including Arsenal’s signing of …

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The Engineering State and the Lawyerly Society: Dan Wang on his new book "Breakneck" 1:32:43

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This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to be joined by Dan Wang, formerly of Gavekal Dragonomics and the Paul Tsai Law Center at Yale University, now with the Hoover Institute's History Lab. Dan's new book is Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, and it's already one of the year's most talked-about books. In this conversation, we go beyond w…

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How can we fix the 30 second rule? | All Birdies No Bogeys Podcast 1:18:21

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Brian Earhart & Nate Perkins break down all the disc golf action at the 2025 Discraft Ledgestone Open. Got questions or suggestions for Brian and Nate? Send an email to [email protected] 🎧 Listen to All Birdies No Bogeys on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow our hosts on Instagram: Nate Perkins: https://www.instagram…

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World Games: Chengdu 2025 - Week 1 1:24:00

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The 12th edition of the World Games, Chengdu 2025 is underway! We discuss what sports and events we and other listeners have been bingeing on our feeds. We start with the excellent Opening Ceremonies, which took a cue from Paris 2024. Sports we discuss include: Canoe Polo DanceSport Dragon Boat racing Finswimming (we have a lot of thoughts about fr…

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Chinese and U.S. AI Applications in Public Administration: Lessons and Implications for Ukraine 1:18:46

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Artificial intelligence has been a frequent topic on Sinica in recent years — but usually through the lens of the two countries that have produced the leading models and companies: the United States and China. We’ve covered generative AI, national strategies, governance frameworks, and the geopolitical implications of AI leadership. This webinar, b…

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Nuclear Weapons, Ukraine, and Great-Power Competition 1:12:49

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Join me for a conversation with four fantastic panelists about nuclear safety and security issues brought on by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and more broadly on the state of nuclear security globally during this era of dramatic change. This program was made possible by the Ukrainian Platform for Contemporary China and the Center for Sla…

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Why missing stars could be China’s smart Asia Cup gamble? 27:55

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No stars? No problem. Sideline Story dives into China’s youth-focused FIBA Asia Cup roster with star players sidelined by injury. Could this gamble revive Chinese hoops? The panel also debates the impact of key absences, explores whether China should join the naturalization trend sweeping Asian basketball, and analyzes the diverse playing styles ac…

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Sydney 2000: Eventing, Para Sailing, and Wheelchair Rugby - Oh, My! 41:01

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It's our monthly look back at the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Paralympics! This time, Jill looks at the Olympic equestrian eventing competition, including venue construction, difficult quarantine processes, and a vastly different competition format than you see in today's Olympic eventing. Check out the cross-country course and its amazing fences: htt…

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The World AI Conference in Shanghai: Two tech veterans share their impressions 1:26:01

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This week on Sinica, Paul Triolo of DGA Albright Stonebridge and tech investor Ryan Cunningham join to talk about their observations and insights from the World AI Conference (WAIC), held in July in Shanghai, and what it tells them about China's ambitions in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Don't miss this one! 04:21 - Ryan on his …

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Worlds Post-Show from Finland! | All Birdies No Bogeys Podcast 1:00:35

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Brian Earhart, Nate Perkins, Thomas Gilbert, and Sofia Donnecke break down all the action at the 2025 PDGA Pro World Championships with this special edition of the All Birdies No Bogeys podcast! 🎧 Listen to All Birdies No Bogeys on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow our hosts on Instagram: Nate Perkins: https://www.i…

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Can Verstappen beat McLaren by switching team? 27:55

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McLaren’s 2025 dominance has left F1 rivals reeling! In this episode of Sideline Story, we dissect McLaren’s stunning season: their revolutionary tech innovations, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s in-race teamwork, and Max Verstappen’s fading title hopes. Can rivals close the gap during the summer break? Should Verstappen leave Red Bull in his seek…

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Book Club Claire on "Above & Beyond: Tim Mack, the Pole Vault and the Quest for Olympic Gold" 53:18

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Book Club Claire is back for our summer reading selection: Above & Beyond: Tim Mack, the Pole Vault and the Quest for Olympic Gold by Bill Livingston. Tim Mack won the gold medal at the Athens 2004 Olympics (perhaps a surprise winner), and this book details his very long journey to the top of the podium and the unique training methods he developed …

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Chinese Cooking Demystified: Chris Thomas and Stephanie Li visit Shaxi! 1:17:54

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This week on Sinica: On my final two days in Shaxi in Yunnan, Chris Thomas and Stephanie Li, the hosts of the marvelous YouTube channel Chinese Cooking Demystified, joined me for some cooking and lots of chatting about food! We recorded this show together and focus our conversation on their heroic attempt at a taxonomy of different Chinese cuisines…

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LIVE from Finland: Worlds Pre-Show! | All Birdies No Bogeys Podcast 1:54:36

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Brian Earhart, Nate Perkins, and Seppo Paju are LIVE from Nokia, Finland to bring you this special World Championship edition of the All Birdies No Bogeys podcast! 🎧 Listen to All Birdies No Bogeys on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow our hosts on Instagram: Nate Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/perksofdiscgolf/ B…

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Episode #217 - Tesla Out on Top of ADAS Test, Hopeful about L90, BYD Sponsors Sports 47:43

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In this episode, Tu and Lei focus on Tesla's recent earnings, the results of an advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) test conducted by Dong Che Di, and the ongoing price war in the EV market. They analyze the implications of these developments for the industry, including the challenges of intelligent driving systems and the strategies employed…

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Behind Venus’ comeback: Is 40 the new 30 in sports’ age revolution? 27:55

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Tennis legend Venus Williams just stormed back onto the court at 45. But her triumph isn’t just a personal feat; it’s part of a seismic shift in sports longevity. With icons like LeBron, Djokovic and Ronaldo dominating their fields, we ask: Are elite athletes now hitting their prime after 30? In this episode, we dissect the factors behind extended …

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2x Paralympian Noelle Lambert Talks Running Blades, Paralympics 1:11:05

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Today we are talking with 2x Paralympian Noelle Lambert who competes in the 100m and long jump. We get into the details of running blades (and how much they cost), how she improved her 100m between the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics, and how she's training for LA 2028. Noelle is also the founder of the Born to Run Foundation, which raises mo…