China Unpacked
China Unpacked
Podcast Description
China Unpacked brings you the human side of China - beyond the headlines and politics.
From comedians, creators to entrepreneurs, chefs, and cultural insiders, each episode unpacks stories of identity, ambition, and creativity, and what it’s really like to live in one of the world’s most misunderstood and fast-evolving countries.
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The podcast explores themes of identity, ambition, and the creative landscape within China, featuring guests from diverse backgrounds including comedians and cultural contributors. Episodes like 'The Untold Story of China’s Most Famous Comedian' highlight the journey of Joe Wong, focusing on his transition from biochemistry to stand-up comedy and the nuances of performing in China, while others such as 'How China's Viral Trump Impersonator Bridges US and China through Comedy' explore the cultural significance of viral internet fame.
China Unpacked brings you the human side of China – beyond the headlines and politics.
From comedians, creators to entrepreneurs, chefs, and cultural insiders, each episode unpacks stories of identity, ambition, and creativity, and what it’s really like to live in one of the world’s most misunderstood and fast-evolving countries.
Meet Paul, a multi-talented American who created the biggest meme in China, by pure accident
In this episode of China Unpacked, we dive into Paul’s unlikely journey: from growing up in Amish country in the US to moving to China, cracking the code of Chinese social media, and becoming a viral sensation.
We talked about
- How he created the biggest meme in China (and it’s not just pure luck!)
- How major brands and companies hijacked his viral meme for marketing campaigns
- The intense pressures of China’s social media scene — and Paul’s honest reflections on jealousy, resentment, and coping with viral fame
- The painful process he went through to becoming fluent in Chinese
- What the LGBT scene in China is like
- What he goes though as a drag performer in China
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