The Bridge

Cimcie Nichols is the producer of "The Bridge" and she is moving into regular rotation on Tuesdays, bringing her perspective of her time in Beijing, and it's a wide-ranging conversation on everything from the big fast-food chains that have become a major force in China, to the differences in entertainment on the big screen between Beijing and Hollywood.

As a 14-year old boy, Dan Mason sent music playlists to local radio stations to help them improve their audience, and eventually he would go on to become the president/CEO of CBS Radio. Dan has covered a lot of ground in radio, and he joins John & Heyang to talk share his thoughts on how "The Bridge" was built, the importance of making the most of every opportunity and learning how to go with the flow, while at the same time pushing forward no matter the obstacles that might appear.

It's another free-form conversation with John & BeiBei that covers everything from the seemingly magical effects of ginger for hair growth, their shared respect for great donuts, the best choices for Chinese food in America, the history of how drinking warm water became an honored tradition in China and the value of hard work in all things.

The written word is a powerful medium for bringing people together. In this episode John & BeiBei cover their appreciation for the books that matter to them and how important it is to have time for reading as a lifeline to maintain balance in our hectic, fast paced world.

Lisa Bradshaw was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24, and while Lisa beat the odds and survived, just a couple of years later, her husband Wesley died and left her with a young son. She would chronicle her journey in the best-selling book "Big Shoes: A Young Widowed Mother's Memoir." John and Heyang host this incredibly powerful episode that highlights the resilience of the human spirit, and overcoming major obstacles, no matter who you are or where you live in the world.

John and Heyang span the globe comparing notes on how Covid-19 has affected them both personally and professionally, along with giving each other virtual tours of Beijing and Chicago, and discuss the importance of finding common lifelines past the divisive headlines.

From living the ancient lessons of the Tao in the 21st century, to Elvis and Michael Jackson, to the evolution of music and all the ways it affects our lives, from vinyl records to digital downloads, John and Heyang dig into the retro vault and the nuances of music, culture and energy.

World renowned conductor (and violinist) Richard Kaufman joins John and Heyang to share his many memories of working with composer and conductor John Williams, along with special experiences with John Denver and others of name and note, along with his views on how music is the universal language. 

Hillary Raimo is a recognized artist, poet and author, as well as a tour guide to sacred sites in the world. She joins John and Heyang to discuss how art can break down cultural walls, the importance of intuition and how the process of creation applies to all areas of life.

BeiBei is back with John St. Augustine and she's surprised to learn that he's very familiar with TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and the importance of one of nature's most remarkable insects... cicadas.