Best Cube Conversation Podcasts (2026)

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283 - Best of Hacking Chinese 2025 18:03

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2025 has come to an end. Which were the most popular articles on Hacking Chinese last year? The most popular podcast episodes? It's time to summarise the year that was and highlight the things you really shouldn’t miss! #learnchinese #2025 #bestof #hackingchinese Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Best of Hacking Chinese 2025: https://www.hackingc…

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Benzino Say's 50 Is Mad Diddy Smashed His BM 57:09

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Ray Benzino goes in on 50 cent and say's he dropped the doc on Diddy to be spiteful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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MC Eiht: The Street's Ain't Dead 54:38

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In this episode MC Eiht and Steele discuss the current "Streets Are Dead" movement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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282 - Diversify how you study Chinese to learn more 15:31

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How is it possible to spend 80 hours a week learning Chinese? And what can you learn from that, even if you're busy juggling work, family and other commitments? #learnchinese #immersion #busylife Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Diversify how you study Chinese to learn more: https://www.hackingchinese.com/diversified-learning-is-smart-learning/ …

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Dark Dialogue: Shadow Chat Sessions - Babysitter Finds a Real Monster, Vampire Royals, and the Dumbest Criminals Alive 1:05:32

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Sometimes you need a break from the heavy stuff — and that’s where Shadow Chat Sessions comes in. In this episode, John and Angela dive headfirst into a chaotic mix of strange headlines, conspiracy nonsense, Reddit rabbit holes, dumb criminal behavior, and truly weird shit that absolutely does not matter… but is way too entertaining to ignore. You’…

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281 - Reading is a lot like spaced repetition, only better 13:52

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You can build vocabulary in Chinese with flashcard apps and spaced repetition, but reading is more effective and more enjoyable. It helps you recognise words, understand how they work in context and build your sense of how the language works. #learnchinese #reading #vocabulary #srs #flashcards #wordswing Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Reading …

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Suga T Sprinkle's Us With Some Vallejo Flavor 1:12:16

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We sat with the homegirl Suga T, ya know, E-40's lil sister and chopped it up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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280 -Chinese characters and words that refuse to stick: Killing leeches 12:01

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How long does it take to learn a Chinese character or word? It varies, but some vocabulary just refuses to stick, no matter what you do. These are called leeches, and if you don't deal with them, they'll suck you dry. #learnchinese #leeches #vocabulary #flashcards #srs Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Chinese characters and words that refuse to …

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OG Baby Gangster Tells Us How The Crack Era Destroyed Us 1:06:02

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Compton street legend Baby Gangsta takes us from the 80's crack game to the present and tells us why this generation is probably the most viscous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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279 - Learning Chinese words: When quantity beats quality 15:18

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Everybody knows that knowing many words is important, but how important is it? And how should you expand your vocabulary in Chinese? #learnchinese #vocabulary #words #characters Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Learning Chinese words: When quantity beats quality: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-knowing-many-words/ Anki, the best…

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Snoop Accused AGAIN! Kokane Says "He Stole Daz's Royalties...AND MINE 1:18:24

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West Coast hip-hop icon Kokane joins Norman Steele for a powerful, no-holding-back conversation about the realbusiness behind the music. In this explosive interview, Kokane opens up about his long career, his role in shaping the G-Funk era, and the royalty controversies that have followed some of the biggest names in rap. For the first time on reco…

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278 - A minimum-effort approach to writing Chinese characters by hand 14:14

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Chinese characters are beautiful and fascinating, but learning to write them by hand is time-consuming. If you want to learn to write Chinese characters by hand with the least possible time investment, what's the best approach? #learnchinese #characters #hanzi #handwriting #strategy A minimum-effort approach to writing Chinese characters by hand: h…

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DJ EFN Breaks His Silence on Kanye, DMX, & the Wild Rise of Drink Champs! 1:04:46

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Eiht and Steele sit down with the co-creator of Drink Champs to break down the show’s massive success, the behind-the-scenes chaos of the Kanye West interview, and the aftermath that shook the whole platform. EFN drops gems on the DMX episode, early struggles, the business behind going viral, and what it really takes to build one of the biggest hip…

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277 - Cultivate your Chinese flashcard garden... or burn it down and start afresh 13:14

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Flashcards are powerful, but what if your deck feels more like an overgrown thicket than a carefully cultivated garden? Do you clear away the weeds and bring it back under control, or burn it all down and start afresh? #learnchinese #vocabulary #flashcards #srs #characters #words Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: Cultivate your Chinese flashc…

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BG Knoccout Talks Death Row Vs. Ruthless , Prison & Growth 1:03:50

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Eiht and Steele finally get to sit down with Compton rapper BG Knoccout and discuss the Ruthless/Deathrow beef, The real economics of podcast, how prison and turning Muslim lead to his growth and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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Sky Quakes, Ghost Soldiers & the Octopus That Predicted an Election 44:45

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Welcome back to Shadow Chat Sessions, where the news is weird, the crimes are dumb, the universe is probably haunted, and John is fueled entirely by sarcasm and caffeine. This episode delivers one of our wildest mixes yet: 🐙 A psychic octopus predicts the election and leaves oceanographers questioning their degrees. 🌐 The Dead Internet Theory crawl…

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276 - 4, 3, 2, 1: Fluency! A great technique to boost your Mandarin speaking ability 15:48

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Do you want to speak Mandarin fluently, no matter what your level is? Use the 4/3/2 technique to build confidence and flow! #learnchinese #fluency #fluent #432 #speaking #paulnation Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: How to talk about Chinese characters in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/talk-chinese-characters-chinese/ How to become f…

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Michael Johnson: From Gangbanger To Game Changer! 1:05:18

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We sit down with former gang banger, Michael Johnson who at one time couldn't read or write but through an amazing set of circumstances learned how to not only read and write but would go on to not only become a Harvard graduate but also become one of the biggest African American fund raisers in the country and become President and CEO of the Boys …

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275 - How to talk about Chinese characters in Chinese 15:25

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How do native speakers talk about Chinese characters? The writing system is not phonetic, so you can't spell out words, but it is still possible to talk about Chinese characters. Let's explore how! #learnchinese #characters #hanzi #spoken Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: How to talk about Chinese characters in Chinese: https://www.hackingchi…

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Do Old NGGS Need To Stop Rapping? 1:12:30

2M ago1:12:30

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Tonight we sat down with rap critique Dejon Paul and discussed OG's that feel like they still got it on the microphone. Do you think the homies should put the mic down at a certain age? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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The Billboard Cat Hack, Operation Snow White & The Mind-Reading AI 38:33

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What do you get when hackers hijack a California billboard to stream cat videos, Scientology infiltrates U.S. government agencies, and Reddit swears that AI is reading everyone’s minds? You get this week’s Shadow Chat Sessions — a full-throttle ride through the strangest corners of reality, stupidity, and the supernatural. John dives into the L.A. …

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274 - Why not going to China now could actually be good for your Chinese 11:58

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Going abroad to learn Chinese in an immersion environment can be great, but unless you plan to stay for years, you might be better off delaying your trip. #learnchinese #immersion #travel #abroad #home Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: Why not going to China now could actually be good for your Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-not-g…

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Who is M-80, Grave Robber or Rap Artist Savior? 1:04:40

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On the heels of his the release of his memoir, "100 Ways I've Almost Died...While Working In the Rap Industry" we speak with A&R Matthew "M-80" Markoff. He details his book, his views on rap economics and breaks down his battle with the late Chino XL's estate between him & his daughters, his fallout with Killa Priest and more. We kept the conversat…

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Mutual Munchies & Other Mayhem: Pandas, Portals, and the Kentucky Meat Shower 39:52

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Welcome back to Shadow Chat Sessions, the show that digs into the bizarre, the unbelievable, and the downright stupid hiding in the shadows of the internet and history books alike. This episode brings an all-you-can-eat buffet of chaos, starting with the story that had the zoo world buzzing — “Man Bitten by Panda at Zoo, Bites Panda Back in Rare Ca…

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273 - What a big Rubik’s Cube taught me about Chinese characters 25:07

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How small can Chinese characters be while still being legible? How much information do they contain per unit area? And what can a big Rubik’s cube teach us about Chinese characters? #learnchinese #hanzi #characters #pixelfont #rubikscube Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: What a big Rubik’s Cube taught me about Chinese characters: https://www.…

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Does Cube Need To Hang The Mic Up? 1:02:30

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Eiht & Steele discuss the recently released video for "Act My Age" and the legendary Cube responding to a troll who told him to hang up the mic. Should Cube at this point be able to do whatever he feels like, or should he be held to who he was in his early years? Lets discuss. Ice Cube "Act My Age" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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272 - Learning (or not learning) Chinese slang 12:50

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Slang and swearing often top the list of what people want to learn in a foreign language. But is this curiosity actually helpful for learners, or just a fun distraction? #learnchinese #slang #vocabulary #swearing Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: Learning (or not learning) Chinese slang: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-not-learning-ch…

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MC Eiht Talks last album 1:08:06

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MC Eiht goes into detail about what possibly could be his last album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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271 - 7 ways to learn to write Chinese characters 17:06

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Learning to write characters is an integral part of learning Chinese, but how do you practise writing them? Do you type? Write on paper? Or… on the canvas of your mind? #learnchinese #chinesecharacters #hanzi #writing #vocabulary #typing Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: 7 ways to learn to write Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.…

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Surprise ZaggiN!!! 1:08:40

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The homies politic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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270 - How to not teach Chinese characters to beginners: A 12-step approach 10:15

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I started learning Chinese well over a decade ago, and I have encountered many great teachers. But I have also seen truly terrible teaching, especially when it comes to Chinese characters. #learnchinese #characters #hanzi #teaching Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-not-teach-chinese-characters-to-beginner…

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Why Black Men Suffer In Silence 1:03:48

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Today we sat down with the homegirl AJ from We Talk Back podcast to discuss trauma, black mental health and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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269 - Same building blocks, different characters: How component placement changes meaning in Chinese 13:59

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Chinese character components are usually placed in predictable ways, so if you remember the components, you can often write the character. But not always. Some characters share components but differ only in how they're arranged. #learnchinese #charcaters #hanzi #compounds #components #composition Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: Same buildin…

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Why Cardi B Need's Respect on Her Name 1:00:45

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In this EP Steele and Eiht discuss a project chick working her section 8 like a real champ, Eiht catches an attitude about Steele's new social media love affair and why the world needs to bow down to Cardi B for her success while staying ghetto fabulous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ocean Hamsters, Time Cubes, and Crimes of Absolute Idiocy 53:07

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What do you get when a man tries to run across the Atlantic Ocean in a floating hamster wheel? In this episode, John and Angela kick things off with one of Florida’s finest maritime meltdowns — a man attempting to “jog” to London across the sea in a duct-taped hamster wheel. Then we head straight into Time Cube madness, where one man’s war on scien…

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268 - 16 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back 25:23

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Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let's explore 8 more myths that might be holding you back! #learnchinese #myths #hanzi #input #study Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: 16 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back: https://www.hackingchinese.com/myths-about-learning-chinese-that…

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MC Eiht Explains How Not 2 Get Robbed In LA 1:04:02

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Eiht and Steele touch on how to avoid getting jacked in LA and have a few words for all the coon's out there kissing a**. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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267 - How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor 21:44

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Most Chinese learners want one thing above all: to speak better. Many turn to a teacher for guidance, but that is only the first step. True progress depends on how you work with that teacher. #learnchinese #tutor #teacher #speaking #lessons Link to the article on Hacking Chinese: How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor: https://ww…

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Charlie Kirk Get's Un-Alived 1:02:25

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We talk about the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk and who possibly got at em. Who y'all think did it? They just arrested a guy who they claim did it, he's probably a patsy... Stay tuned See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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266 - What important words are missing from HSK? 18:18

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HSK is the most widely used proficiency test for Chinese, and many learners aim to master the vocabulary at each level. Yet some of the most important words are missing from the HSK. #learnchinese #hsk #vocabulary Link to article on Hacking Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/what-important-words-are-missing-from-hsk/ Note: This is a rerecorded…

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Robot Chicken Fights, Fog Bioweapons, and Desert Journals: Weirdness Level 9000 1:14:32

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Get ready for an all-you-can-eat buffet of bizarre, brain-bending, and hilariously horrifying headlines in this episode of Shadow Chat Sessions — where the weird doesn’t just visit, it moves in and redecorates. 🗞️ Strange Headline: Legalized Robot Chicken Fights in Oklahoma — Yep, it’s real. Remote-controlled roosters armed with buzzsaws and titani…

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Are you really surprised Young Thug Snitched? 1:03:43

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Eiht and Steele talk about the latest with Young Thug and a bunch of other things going on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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265 - 5 common challenges in Mandarin listening comprehension and how to overcome them 15:23

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Can you ask questions in Mandarin but struggle to understand the answers? Do you feel that you know the words, but people just speak too fast? And why do words in Chinese sound so similar? #learnchinese #listening #fluent #comprehension #course Link The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water: https://www.hackingchinese.com…

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How Unknown Daryl Harper Got Handpicked By Pac To Produce Makaveli 1:05:22

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We sit down w/ producer Daryl Harper to find out how an unknown r&b writer got down with Deathrow Records and was handpicked by the late Tupac to produce Makaveli when the rapper's label mates refused to work with the legendary artist. Daryl also details how Nate Dogg and Jewell didn't tolerate any non-sense and held it down in the midst of the dra…

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264 - Learning Chinese through comprehensible input 20:58

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Can you really learn Mandarin through listening and reading alone? What is comprehensible input, and how do you get enough of it?And how do speaking, writing, grammar, and flashcards fit in? #learnchinese #comprehensibleinput #ci #input #reading #listening Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Learning Chinese through comprehensible input: https://ww…

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The World of Make-Believe 1:01:12

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In this episode Eiht and Steele break down the world of podcasting and make believe. STOP BEING SO GULLIBLE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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263 - Classroom Mandarin: Essential expressions for learning Chinese in Chinese 10:42

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The fastest way to learn to communicate in Chinese is to learn classroom expressions first. Master essential phrases that help you learn Mandarin without relying on English! #learnchinese #classroom #teaching #expressions #phrases #vocabulary Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Classroom Mandarin: Essential expressions for learning Chinese in Chine…

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The Disappearing Black Community 1:04:25

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In this episode the homie Chuck Johnson from Oakland, Ca's Soul Beat TV stops by the crib to discuss the disappearing Black community with MC Eiht and Steele. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

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262 - Getting the most from Hacking Chinese in 2025: Back-to-school course discount, 2025 25:47

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There are over 500 articles and more than 1 million words on Hacking Chinese. How are you supposed to absorb all that information and inspiration as a student? Let’s discuss how to get the most out of my website and podcast! Back-to-school course discount, 2025: https://www.hackingchinese.com/back-to-school-hacking-chinese-course-discount/ Use the …

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109. OpenAI’s Strategic Big Changes, Former Intel Board Members Wake up, The Genius Act Adds Clarity 46:54

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109. OpenAI’s Strategic Big Changes, Former Intel Board Members Wake up, The Genius Act Adds ClarityBy SiliconANGLE