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Being watched by the whole neighorhood on a Chinese street? Ask this guest
Ep. 156
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Today’s guest has lived in China long enough to see the landscape change, literally. Mario Cavolo of Mr. Ma’s China Adventures, a youtube channel, shares stories of life in China dating back decades. Listen as he discusses playing jazz piano at China’s biggest venues. He has been an actor in major Chinese movies, written 5 books, been a member of the American Chamber of Commerce, produced and starred in documentaries and more. You’ve got to hear some of these stories. This is The Bridge.
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