Podcast Episodes

Yes, It’s Cringe. Yes, You Should Still Do It | OuEr ErYi

Episode 409

In this episode, Tom and Ula dive into the messy, hilarious, and honest journey of personal growth. From embracing the cringe that comes with putting yourself out there creatively, to exploring how A…

Published on 4 months ago

The Only Way Out Is Through | Mandarin and English conversational podcast

In this episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, Tom and Ula get reflective about some of life’s biggest questions—what does wealth really mean, and is it the same as happiness? The pair open up about…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

British vs American English: Who’s Actually Right?

Episode 407

In this episode, we sweat through England’s heat wave while chatting about 3D printing family models, the oddities of British vs American English, and the quirks of parenting in ridiculous temperatur…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Being a Dad Today: Vulnerable, Honest, Real - Mandarin and English Podcast

Episode 406

In this episode, we get personal. We talk fatherhood, the shifting idea of what it means to be a ‘man,’ and how dads today are navigating emotion, law, and family. From our own experiences to the bro…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The One About Snails, Subtitles, and Salt Flats

Episode 405

In this episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, Tom and Ula take listeners on a conversational journey covering everything from rescuing snails to the surprising genre of cozy fantasy. They share per…

Published on 5 months ago

Why We All Need to Touch Grass | Mandarin Monkey podcast 404

Episode 404

In this episode, we dive into the joys and pains of podcast production, the growing importance of bilingualism in career paths, and how AI is quietly reshaping language learning and job interviews. W…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

You Can’t Do That Here | Learn Mandarin Through the World’s Weirdest Bans

Episode 403

In this episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, Tom and Ula dive into some of the strangest bans and laws from around the world, from chewing gum in Singapore to government-approved reincarnation in …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Learn Mandarin with the World’s Weirdest Tourist Attractions | Mandarin Monkey Podcast 402

Episode 402

Looking for a fun way to learn Mandarin while exploring the world’s strangest places? In this episode, we take you on a global journey to the weirdest tourist attractions from haunted doll islands to…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

401 - Camping with a strange man | Mandarin and English Podcast

Episode 401

Today on the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, we dive into the beautiful Cotswolds and share our experiences camping in two stunning locations. But things took an unexpected turn when we crossed paths with a…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

40 Words You Should Know in Mandarin (Well... Sort of) - Episode 400

Episode 400

To celebrate 400 episodes of Mandarin Monkey, we’re not getting sentimental, we’re getting strange. Join us as we break down 40 of the weirdest, most useful, and most culturally revealing Mandarin wo…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago