Mandarin Monkey Podcast

Unpleasant Sounds or Awkward Pronunciation膩 (nì) – Greasy, overly rich (often used for food but also for excessive behavior).黏 (nián) – Sticky, clinging (can refer to textures or overly attached peopl...

24 Jan 202552min

The U.S. is taking steps to ban TikTok—so what does this mean for users, creators, and businesses? In this episode of Mandarin Monkey, Ula (speaking Mandarin) and Tom (speaking English) dive into the ...

17 Jan 20251h 6min

In this episode, Tom and Ula dive into the ultimate holiday debate: Do you plan every detail of your trip, have one big activity in mind, or just relax the entire time? Ula speaks in Mandarin, while T...

10 Jan 202544min

In this bilingual episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, Tom and Ula dive into their New Year’s goals and share practical strategies to make them happen. Ula speaks Mandarin, while Tom provides the E...

3 Jan 202553min

Looking for a fun and relaxed way to improve your Mandarin? Join Tom and Ula for this bilingual podcast where they mix Mandarin and English to talk about everyday life, gaming, and parenting. This wee...

20 Dec 202441min

In this episode of Mandarin Monkey, we dive into the exciting changes happening at Mandarin Monkey! We discuss our plans to rebrand the website and update our podcast thumbnails to better connect with...

13 Dec 202446min

In this episode of the Mandarin Monkey Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of TikTokers and live streamers in Taiwan and China—how they captivate audiences and grow their following. We also sh...

6 Dec 202441min

In this episode, Tom and Ula take you on a hilarious journey through the chaos of moving into their new home. From a wardrobe that refused to cooperate to an almost-electrical fire that cost a whoppin...

29 Nov 202431min