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the Beijinger Podcast: New Year's Eve

thebeijinger — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:17:55 +0800

Listen in for an update on the best events going on around town as host Willy Sier talks to editors from the Beijinger about their picks for the coming weekend.

the Beijinger Podcast: The Insider's Guide to Beijing 2009 & Holiday Suggestions

jaydub — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:00:00 +0800

Listen in for an update on the best events going on around town as host Willy Sier talks to editors from the Beijinger about their picks for the coming weekend.

Our special guest John Brennan tells you about the launch of the Insider's Guide to Beijing 2009 and why this guide is the best guide to Beijing on the market. Dining editor Jessica Wang invites you to Kro's Nest for pizza and 2-for-one Qingdao's at Christmas day. Managing editor Lisa Liang suggests many different locations for live music during the holidays.

Also listen to this weeks trivia question to win a copy of The Insider's Guide to Beijing 2009.

The Beijinger Podcast: the Beijinger X-mas Charity Funk Throwdown

thebeijinger — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:00:29 +0800

Listen in for an update on the best events going on around town as host Willy Sier talks to editors from the Beijinger about their picks for the coming weekend. Managing editor of agenda Iain Shaw tells you why it's a great idea to get down to Block 8 on Saturday night for the 7th Annual the Beijinger X-mas Charity Funk Throwdown. Nightlife editor Jonathan White reveals details about an interesting party at Paddy O'Shea's and web editor Paul Pennay talks about a documentary all about one of Beijing's best live music venues, Yugong Yishan.

Also listen in for this week's trivia question as Jonathan gives you a chance to win two tickets to Yen's New Year's Eve Party.

The Beijinger Podcast: Babu, Cook Off and Tag Team Xmas Shindig

thebeijinger — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:34 +0800

Listen in for an update on the best events going on around town as host Willy Sier talks to editors from the Beijinger about their picks for the coming weekend. Dining editor Jessica Wang invites you to come down to The Hutong on Sunday for a great "Cook Off" for charity. Managing editor Lisa Liang weighs up two options: Tag Team's Xmas Shindig at 2 Kolegas and DJ Babu at Block 8.

Please note that Sassy P is on Thursday December 11 and Harmonic 313 is on Friday December 12. Sorry for any confusion.

Also listen in for this week's trivia question as Jonathan gives you a chance to win two tickets to DJ Babu.

The Beijinger Podcast: Special Guest Thomas from White Rabbit, European Film Festival and Christmas Tree Lightings

thebeijinger — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:00:34 +0800

Listen in for an update on the best events going on around town as host Willy Sier talks to editors from the Beijinger about their picks for the coming weekend. This week we're proud to welcome special guest Thomas Gaestadius of White Rabbit to the podcast. Thomas tells us a bit about the Take Me to Sweden show at White Rabbit this Friday and also answers a few questions about the electronic music scene in Beijing.

Dining editior Jessica Wang gives a roundup of the many Christmas Tree Lightings taking place around town this coming week. Our new arts and culture editor Mary Dennis previews the ongoing European Film Festival and managing editor of agenda, Iain Shaw, recommends a series of events to all the Francophones out there.

A warning to all listeners, the Qbert show that managing editor Lisa Liang talks about in this week's podcast, has been postponed.

Also listen in for this week's trivia question as Thomas gives you a chance to win two tickets to Take Me to Sweden.

The Beijinger Podcast: Kylie, Secret Cinema and Martha Graham Dance Company

thebeijinger — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:00:30 +0800

Listen in for an update on the best events going on around town as host Willy Sier talks to editors from the Beijinger about their picks for the coming weekend. Managing editor Lisa Liang warns Kylie fans that most of the cheap seats have sold out already. Sports and Nightlife editor Jonathan White mentions a few upcoming events including Secret Cinema at Yen Black and an international speed skating competition out at Capital Gymnasium.

Also listen in for this week's trivia question as we give you the chance to win two tickets to Yen Black.

The Beijinger Podcast: Wax Tailor, James Pants and All-you-can-drink Beer

thebeijinger — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:00:10 +0800

Listen in for an update on the best events going on around town as host Willy Sier talks to editors from the Beijinger about their picks for the coming weekend. Managing editor Lisa Liang recommends heading along to Yugong Yishan to catch the French DJ Wax Tailor. Nightlife editor Jonathan White mentions a few upcoming events including James Pants at White Rabbit and a tour and tasting of the Tsingtao Beer Palace.

Also listen in for this week's trivia question as we give you the chance to a copy of James Pants' Rhythm Trax!.

Beijinger Podcast: Armin Van Buuren , the Sixth International Theater & Dance Festival and Centro’s Fifth Year Anniversary

thebeijinger — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:00:07 +0800

Listen in for an update on the best events going on around town as host Willy Sier talks to editors from the Beijinger about their picks for the coming weekend. Our Bars and Clubs and Sports Editor Jonathan White learns how to pronounce Armin Van Buuren and talks a bit about Centro’s Fifth Year Anniversary and Gebruder Teichmann at White Rabbit. Dining Editor Jessica Wang talks about a celebrity chef event. Beijing Kids Managing Editor Michelle Tsai recommends the Sixth Beijing International Theater & Dance Festival.

Also listen in for this week's trivia question as we give you the chance to win a two tickets to Friday night's Terminal party.

Beijinger Podcast: DJ Shadow, 007 and Arthouse Cinema

thebeijinger — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:00:13 +0800

Listen in for an update on the best events going on around town as host Willy Sier talks to editors from the Beijinger about their picks for the coming weekend. Our Bars and Clubs and Sports Editor Jonathan White celebrates the fact that DJ Shadow is finally coming to town and recommends a whole weekend full of other great nightlife and sport events. Dining Editor Jessica Wang spills the beans about an upcoming "The Name is Bond" event. Beijing Kids Managing Editor Michelle Tsai talks about an upcoming Fun Run that aims to raise awareness of public etiquette in the capital. agenda editor Iain Shaw recommends some arty films being screened at Space for Imagination.

Also listen in for this week's trivia question as we give you the chance to win a copy of One Night in Beijing.

Beijinger Podcast: Halloween, Kanye West and How Big is your Pumpkin?

thebeijinger — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:28 +0800

Listen in for an update on the best events going on around town as host Willy Sier talks to editors from the Beijinger about their picks for the coming weekend. Our Bars and Clubs and Sports Editor Jonathan White gives you a rundown of the best Halloween bashes going on. Dining Editor Jessica Wang advises listeners to lug their biggest pumpkin down to the Show Me Your Pumpkin Party at Hotel G. Managing Editor Lisa Liang reminds you that Kanye West will be coming to town and agenda editor Iain Shaw mentions a show out at 2 Kolegas.

Also listen in for this week's trivia question as we give you the chance to win a Beijinger Goodie Bag.