Stuck In The Middle

Andy's finally arrived in Hong Kong and things are hectic. Dave Chappelle released a new special and people are very upset.

Chinese comedian Maple Zuo joins the pod to talk about her journey from Inner Mongolia to the standup stage, and how she's navigating the crackdown.Today's track is Puddles on the Runway by Parachutes on Fire. Check out more of their music here.

Jeffrey Epstein 'killed himself' right before busting some powerful people and Eddie Murphy has a new movie out.Today's track is End of Ordinary by Parachutes On Fire, check out their full album here.

Andy's crawling around the bushes in a remote part of Russia getting the podcast done, while everyone back in Shanghai is swimming to work through Typhoon Lekima.Today's track is Take Me Higher by Jahzzar.

HK heavyweight Tamby Chan joins the pod this week to give us the lowdown on the HK protests, and the Australian swim team trips itself up with a doping violation.Today's track is Holiday by Parachutes on Fire, check out their album here.

Andy checks in from the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal on turbulent times back home.Chinese swimmer Sun Yang has a blow up with Aussie Mack Horton of dubious doping questions, and negative videos of foreigners are going crazy viral.Today's track is Black Hole Universe by Parachutes on Fire, check out their album here.

The star of Chinese comedy Norah Yang joins in to put Andy in his place and tell us what's going on with standup in China.Today's track is Promise by Ficklemusic, you can listen to more here.

Andy hits 10 years in China, announces his departure date, a final tour and the recording of his comedy special. The recycling shenanigans continue and we found out about Shanghai's secret weasels.Today's track is Surrounded by Ficklemusic. You can check out more of their tunes here.

After months of nothing but factual truths Matt Macgill turns up to defend himself, and talks about what goes on behind the scenes at Mamahuhu.Today's track is Her, Again by Ficklemusic. You can check out more of their tunes here.

Chinese plum rain season is in full pelt as Andy gets surgery, goes to rehab, has an emergency and gets kicked off working on the new comedy club.Today's track is Old Speed by Ficklemusic. You can check out the whole album here.Thanks for listening.