An expat from Illinois, Tatiana discusses life in Beijing, podcasting, blogging, and social issues. Topics covered include living in Beijing, fear of lockdown, accumulating unnecessary items, desire to leave China, travel aspirations, quitting Twitter, newspapers, perspectives on American passports, suicide awareness, impact of Emmett Till, racial divide in Canada, differences in state laws in the US, litigious system, historical misconceptions, and book recommendations.

Octavio Araujo, a former colleague in Beijing, discusses the highlights and lowlights of working in China, the rise of basketball in the country, the impact of the 2008-2009 market crash, learning Chinese and China's rise as a global power, the influence of Western media, challenges of pursuing ESL certification, the dating scene in China, the lockdown experience during COVID-19, the evolution of language, analyzing 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' and 'The Creature of Jekyll Island', building wealth as a foreigner in China, the importance of teamwork and motivation in sales, protecting intellectual property rights, and changing perspectives on China and Chinese culture.

Returning guest David Harrison Horton discusses the arts scene in Beijing, his experience during lockdown, and his recently published book, Maze Poems. The podcast also explores topics such as attending music shows and exploring various art forms, the influence of Chinese arts and theater shows in Beijing, the life of a mysterious figure from China, documenting daily activities and the cultural revolution, the creation process and impact of the book 'Mays Palms', the significance of drawing a maze, textual analysis and travel blogging, activities and achievements of poet Edward Rag, foreigners in the writing community and the connection between language and culture, dedication of Chinese poets, and the challenges of translating humor and making long-term plans in China.

Omar Badr, an expat from Egypt, discusses the cultural differences between China and Egypt, the challenges of learning Chinese, and his experiences living in both countries. They also touch on topics such as naming children, birth rates in Egypt, and the complexities of Arabic. The speakers explore their plans for the future, including the possibility of moving to Canada, and discuss the potential of NFTs and web 3.0. They also delve into social media conflicts, healthcare convenience, and the intersection of immigration and human rights in Canada.

Rachel Weiss, co-host of Date Night China podcast, joins the Steven Sirski Podcast to talk about life in China, the inception of their podcast, and amplifying marginalized voices. They also discuss interracial relationships, language challenges, exploring opportunities abroad, NFTs, and teaching English in China. Plus, they share their unique experience visiting the black hills and the grand cant.

Kei Gambit, a musician, comedian, and voice over artist based in Beijing, discusses his journey to China, his busy schedule, and his work in voice acting for major motion pictures and TV shows. The podcast covers topics such as auditioning for voice over work, teaching qualifications, fitness goals, work schedule and salary differences, voicing multiple characters in video games, recording audio at home versus in a studio, voice acting opportunities during the pandemic, creating a TV show, exploring NFTs and blockchain technology, comedy and voice acting, balancing comedy and cancel culture, and finding creativity in repetition.

Interpreter, translator, and teacher Qian Wang discusses her experiences in learning and teaching languages, challenges of improving listening comprehension, the fulfillment of being an interpreter, difficulties in learning technical vocabulary, and comparing Spanish and English television. She also shares her language learning goals and contact information for teaching and interpretation services.

Donnie Fan, a writer and comedian, discusses living in Beijing, online dating misadventures, the expat community, cultural differences between New York and Beijing, and future plans. They also touch on comedy, connection with the audience, exploring abuse dynamics, and building a supportive community. Find Donnie on social media and through his website.

Michael Burton, a slam poet, and Dann Gaymer, a techno beat producer, discuss their unique music project that combines slam poetry with techno beats. They talk about their experiences as expats in China and the challenges of pursuing creative endeavors while working full-time. They also share their travels and offer advice to those considering living and working overseas. The episode explores how the choices made prior to the pandemic influenced their projects and reveals the creative work that can thrive despite global challenges.

Areta Kovalska, US expat living in Lviv, talks about living in western Ukraine and her website Forgotten Galicia, which provides information on the history, culture, and people of the region. The podcast covers topics such as language, weather, COVID-19 vaccines, expat community, Ukrainian folk songs, Chicago vs Lviv lifestyle, changes in China, preserving language and traditions, language proficiency, family legend, and recommended organization for character tours and research.