China MSG

Hakkasan's (very hungover) bar manager Matthew Hall joins us for a discussion on Bartending culture and drinking in Shanghai, China.

PAY UP! We discuss the new online payment platforms and how it impacts our life in China. Decline of cash in our daily life.

Waipo Jia is an awesome Chinese local chain restaurant out of Hangzhou. Extremely popular and always full. We check it out and ramble about other things.

Sam "Sharpshooter" Hayward, Australian Pro MMA fighter stops by China MSG. We talk MMA, China, MMA in China, Jiu Jitsu, more MMA and what's it like to make it in the fight game.

We are back! New studio, we explore Shanghai and talk about Shanghai's old architecture and history.

Banu AKA Brown Sugar joins us to discuss the ups and downs of being an expat. Make sure to Like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ChinaMSG) or check us on Twitter @ChinaMSGpod - we will have related pictures up!

We talk about his ideas of business in China, How to adapt to China, and where the future and the wild west of China still exists. Follow us on: @chinaMSGpod or on facebook : facebook.com/chinamsg

First part of a two part series where we interview Issac Rosenthal, one of the most successful expat entrepreneurs in Shanghai. He shares his thoughts on starting from nothing, creating a brand, and moving foreword.

Have you ever wanted to sell mexican food on the streets of a developing city? David certainly thought so.

Wally, David and Jeffrey discuss Shanghainese food 本帮菜. And how do you manage expectations. What does it mean when you expect something but don't get it? What industry is geared towards managing your expectations? And somehow we also cover Patriotism & Flags. Where exactly IS Oregon? Listen on: iTunes: China MSG https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/china-msg/id962235885?mt=2 http://chinamsg.podomatic.com/ Places we mentioned: 小饭馆 Xiao Fan Guan Restaurant http://www.dianping.com/shop/9034704 Definition of TuHao http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuhao

David Tan retells his story from his perspective on how the tragedy of the New Years Eve Stampede that killed 36 people unfolded. What would you do if you thought a tragedy was on your hands? David spills the beans, on responsibility and reaction.

We go down to the small and cheap (and crap) commodities export center in China; Yiwu. We eat some indian food and David tries to learn to poop again.

We discuss a hole-in-the-wall thai food that's a bit out of the way. Then we talk about being a long time in China.

This week we talk about the NYE tragedy that happened in Shanghai. We talk about who is affected and how. We also review thai food in Hong Kong!