Observing The Process with Alex Greenberg
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsCreator of Shanghai Observed, Alex Greenberg, discusses the road to success and how to enjoy that process with a new guest every week.
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Corona Stories #20 - Kristian Hansen
July 31, 2020 10:30 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBKristian Hansen is the CEO of Push Media and is based between Shanghai and Norway. He is from Norway. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: April 14th, 2020
Corona Stories #19 - John Sawchak
July 28, 2020 10:30 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBJohn Sawchak works at Burton and is based in Beijing but is from New Jersey. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: April 1st, 2020
Corona Stories #18 - Gustav Nyman
July 26, 2020 10:30 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBGustav Nyman is an engineer who is based in Sweden but is currently in Taiwan. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: April 17th, 2020
Corona Stories #17 - Almira Mucic
July 25, 2020 10:30 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBAlmira Mucic is a social media manager who is based in Shanghai but is from Montenegro. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: April 20th, 2020
Corona Stories #16 - Jara Jhoel
July 23, 2020 10:30 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBJara Jhoel works in the field of physiology and is based in Peru. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: April 12th, 2020
Corona Stories #15 - Donnie AKA The Wonton Don
July 21, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBDonnie AKA The Wonton Don is the Asia barstool correspondent who is based in Shanghai but is currently in South Carolina. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: April 24th, 2020
Corona Stories #14 - Kevin Lynch
July 19, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBKevin Lynch works with the marketing team at Shanghai American School in Shanghai but from America. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: April 8th, 2020
Corona Stories #13 - Andrea Colzani
July 18, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBAndrea Colzani is a consultant for sustainability who is based in Shanghai but from Italy. He is also a damn good skater. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: April 5th, 2020
Corona Stories #12 - Tommaso Adami
June 27, 2020 20:49 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBTommaso Adami mainly works as an English teacher and a translator and loves collaborating with a few online football blogs. Tommaso is based in Italy. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: April 5th, 2020
Corona Stories #11 - Ben Mullinkosson
May 31, 2020 12:25 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBBen Mullinkosson creates videos for fun and for money. He is currently based in Chengdu China but is from America. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: April 2nd, 2020
Corona Stories #10 - Malcolm Bristow
May 31, 2020 12:19 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBMalcolm Bristow works in design, branding, and advertising. He is currently based in Shanghai but is from Canada. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: April 14, 2020
Corona Stories #9 - Malcolm Bristow
May 31, 2020 12:19 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBMalcolm Bristow works in design, branding, and advertising. He is currently based in Shanghai but is from Canada. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: April 14, 2020
Corona Stories #9 - Gregor Mcauslan
May 28, 2020 03:30 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBGregor Mcauslan is used to be based in Beijing but was forced to come back to his home country of Scottland. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: March 25th, 2020
Corona Stories #8 - Camden Hauge
May 26, 2020 19:25 - 30 minutes - 42 MBCamden Hauge runs several restaurants and is based in Shanghai but is from America. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: March 30th, 2020
Solo Observations #3
May 25, 2020 19:18 - 6 minutes - 8.49 MBHey guys, I am working on a new style of episodes for the podcast. Short stories whenever I’m inspired to share. This one is pretty emotional and I feel super vulnerable sharing but I’m sure some people will be able to relate or find the story interesting. If you enjoyed this style please let me know. I hope to make more. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/
Corona Stories #7 - Maria Larkin
May 23, 2020 16:37 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBMaria Larkin is an American currently based in Cyprus. Maria is finishing her last semester of film studies at a local private university. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: March 28th, 2020
Corona Stories #6 - Johnny Tang
May 22, 2020 19:10 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBJohnny Tang is a skater who is based in Shanghai but is from Canada. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: March 23th 2020
CS #5 - Elina Kim
May 21, 2020 19:35 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBElina Kim is a medical student who is based in Shanghai but from Kazakstan. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: March 26th 2020
Corona Stories #5 - Elina Kim
May 21, 2020 19:35 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBElina Kim is a medical student who is based in Shanghai but from Kazakstan. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/ Record Date: March 26th 2020
CS #4 - Vicky Yang
May 18, 2020 03:15 - 14 minutes - 20 MBVicky Yang is based in Fuzhou China. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/
Corona Stories #4 - Vicky Yang
May 18, 2020 03:15 - 14 minutes - 20 MBVicky Yang is based in Fuzhou China. If you find this podcast valuable, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. You can subscribe here on my website: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/
#39 - Patrick O'dell
April 30, 2020 18:25 - 2 hours - 229 MBPatrick O’dell. Patrick is a documentary filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He focuses primarily on skateboarding and is best known for his series with Vice called Epicl'y Laterd where he profiles individuals within the skate world. Show Notes: https://observingtheprocess.com/39-observing-the-process-with-patrick-odell/ Subscribe to this podcast: https://observingtheprocess.com/subscribe/
#38 - Forest Morrow
April 29, 2020 03:31 - 1 hour - 125 MBForest Morrow is a big wave surfer who I met down in Mexico at the biggest wave I have ever seen in my life. There are some photos on the show notes page of this episode hit the link below. Forest also works in construction and is in the process of building his own house. We talked about some innovation in how he is making a more sustainable home and where surfing has taken him. On this episode I also had my good friend Connor sit in and join in for some of the conversation. Show Notes...
CS #3 - Susan Allott
March 31, 2020 22:20 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBSusan Allott is the is Director of Preventive Services in Essex County of New York. Show Notes: https://shanghaiobserved.com/corona-stories-3-susan-allott/ Record Date: March 28th, 2020
Corona Stories #3 - Susan Allott
March 31, 2020 22:20 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBSusan Allott is the is Director of Preventive Services in Essex County of New York. Show Notes: https://shanghaiobserved.com/corona-stories-3-susan-allott/ Record Date: March 28th, 2020
CS #2 - Lisa Muszynski
March 31, 2020 18:02 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBLisa Muszynski is an international business student based in Beijing but from Montreal. Show Notes: https://shanghaiobserved.com/corona-stories-2-lisa-muszynski/ Record Date: March 26, 2020
Corona Stories #2 - Lisa Muszynski
March 31, 2020 18:02 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBLisa Muszynski is an international business student based in Beijing but from Montreal. Show Notes: https://shanghaiobserved.com/corona-stories-2-lisa-muszynski/ Record Date: March 26, 2020
Corona Stories #1 - Fulden Dehneli
March 30, 2020 17:49 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBCorona Stories Episode #1: Fulden Dehneli is an industrial designer who is based in Shanghai but is from Turkey. Show Notes: https://shanghaiobserved.com/corona-stories-1-fulden-dehneli/ Record Date: March 20, 2020
CS #1 - Fulden Dehneli
March 30, 2020 17:49 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBCorona Stories Episode #1: Fulden Dehneli is an industrial designer who is based in Shanghai but is from Turkey. Show Notes: https://shanghaiobserved.com/corona-stories-1-fulden-dehneli/ Record Date: March 20, 2020
Corona Stories Teaser
March 29, 2020 21:53 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBWe are living in unprecedented times. Every day, it seems there is a new development that escalates the situation revolving around the Corona Virus. I'm taking this opportunity to call my friends, family and even some volunteers from the Shanghai Observed community to ask them some questions and give them an opportunity to share their stories. As we live through this new reality I'll be recording mostly short but some long conversations and turning them into podcasts. My goal is to look at h...
#37 - Ashleigh Parker
March 25, 2020 15:03 - 1 hour - 133 MBAshleigh Parker is a freelance consultant working in digital, film and production. Ashleigh and I caught up on life in LA, working in the creative industry, what's going on with the evolution of social media and more. Check out the show notes below for more. https://shanghaiobserved.com/37-observing-the-process-with-ashleigh-parker/ Support this podcast: https://shanghaiobserved.com/shop/
#36 - Marque Cox AKA Shrimp Daddy
March 11, 2020 15:24 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBMarque Cox AKA Shrimp Daddy is a video editor based in Los Angeles. We caught up on what life in LA is like, where he gets his inspiration for his edits and more. Before you listen to this episode go to his Instagram @ShrimpDaddy to get a feel for his edits. https://shanghaiobserved.com/35-observing-the-process-with-marque-cox-aka-shrimp-daddy/ Support this podcast: https://shanghaiobserved.com/shop/
#35 - Andy Aledort
February 17, 2020 22:06 - 2 hours - 174 MBAndy Aledort happens to actually be the father of my good childhood friend Wyatt so it was really funny to go back to Wyatt's house to record the episode. Andy is an extremely accomplished guitarist. He has taught many great guitar players including Joe Perry of Aerosmith and others. We talked about how Andy got into music, some of his accomplishments and his Recently released book Texas Flood: the inside story of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Support this podcast: https://shanghaiobserved.com/...
#34 - Rick McGuire
February 05, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 182 MBRick McGuire is the creator of the popular Instagram account: Subway Creatures. We talked about why he started the Instagram account, working with Asa Akira and the similarities of what we face running Instagram accounts in 2020. Please consider supporting this podcast by buying something from the shop: https://shanghaiobserved.com/shop/
#33 - John Skvarla
January 28, 2020 20:59 - 2 hours - 205 MBJohn Skvarla is a long time BMX rider and trail builder. We both share the same home town of Sea Cliff and John is about 15 years older than me so it was fun to talk about the differences and similarities 15 years can have on a town. If you follow trail riding at all you would know about the infamous Keyko trails which John takes a lot of pride in building and maintaining. It was really cool to learn about the culture of trail riding and its history. Support this podcast: https://shan...
#32 - Donnie AKA The Wonton Don
January 22, 2020 21:34 - 2 hours - 209 MBDonnie AKA the WonTon Don is the Asia Barstool Correspondent and creates some great YouTube videos. We talked about his latest documentary focusing on the mole people who live below the las vegas strip, social media and what living in China has been like. Please give it up for Donnie AKA the WonTon Don. Mole People Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRrxFX1wfFg&t=133s
#31 - Cha Cha
January 15, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 139 MBCha Cha is a musician from Guizhou and the first-ever Chinese artist to be selected for the annual Red Bull Music Academy. We talked about her first impressions of music, the evolution of her career and what it means to be original.
#30 - Tim Sedo
January 03, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 153 MBTim Sedo is from Canada but has spent a lot of his life in Asia or studying China. We talked about his time as a professor, going back and forth to Asia and the history of skateboarding in China. Support this podcast: https://shanghaiobserved.com/shop/
#29 - Isabel Huynh
December 29, 2019 01:36 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBIsabel Huynh is a DJ who I met in Shanghai but is now based in New York. We met up to talk about skateboarding, life as a creative and how to build an audience. Support this podcast: https://shanghaiobserved.com/shop/
#28 - Arthur King
December 17, 2019 16:05 - 1 hour - 103 MBArthur King has his own podcast called the Bing King Podcast. Before I started podcasting Arthur actually had me on his show and I had such a good time it was one of the reasons I start my own show. Today we talked about our experiences in Shanghai and our goals. Check out Arthurs podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bingking-podcast/id1313152669
#27 - Lexie Comstock
December 11, 2019 00:03 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBLexie Comstock is the creator of Strictly Cookies and I can say they are by the far the best cookies I have ever had. We talked about going to Harvard and her road to Shanghai. Support this podcast: https://shanghaiobserved.com/shop/
#26 - Marc Ressang
December 03, 2019 10:43 - 1 hour - 106 MBMarc Ressang is a filmmaker and photographer based around Asia. We talk a lot about the video production industry in China and a bunch of his travel stories… We also talk about his experience filming a documentary about Mount Everest. The documentary is called Too High To Fall and Marc was a DP for this project. It's an incredible story and I’m very grateful he shared his experience on the show. Check out the blog post for this episode to see photos we discussed during the show: https://...
Solo Observations #2 Anaella Interview
November 28, 2019 19:33 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBOn this episode of the podcast, I answered some questions from a fan from @shanghaiobserved I mostly talk about the evolution of Shanghai Observed and a little bit about my career in Shanghai. If you enjoyed this podcast send me a message with more ideas for solo podcast's Support This Podcast: https://shanghaiobserved.com/shop/
#25 - John Sawchak
November 28, 2019 04:03 - 1 hour - 111 MBJohn Sawchak is a good friend who is actually the man responsible for inviting me out to China. He moved to Beijing recently so we caught up to see how things are going up there with his new job. Check out this episode's blog post to follow along with the photos we talk about. Also, feel free to support the show by purchasing anything from the shop: https://shanghaiobserved.com/25-observing-the-process-with-john-sawchak/
#24 - Charlie Lanceplaine
November 19, 2019 10:57 - 2 hours - 186 MBCharlie Lanceplaine is a director who has been in Shanghai for over 10 years now and is finally calling it quits. He’s moving to Amsterdam. On this episode, we caught up and shared some stories we missed the first time he was on the show. We're gonna miss ya bud. Find all the photos discussed during this podcast on the blog post: https://shanghaiobserved.com/24-observing-the-process-with-charlie-lanceplaine
#23 - Eric Alexander
November 12, 2019 10:52 - 1 hour - 117 MBEric Alexander is a comedian based in Shanghai. We talk about how Eric found his way into stand up and our relationships with skateboarding. Support this podcast: https://shanghaiobserved.com/shop/
#22 - Jay Meador
November 05, 2019 07:57 - 2 hours - 198 MBJay Meador is a skater from Michigan who ended up spending most of his adult life here in China. We talk about his interest in language and his skate career. Early on when he got to China he became close with some local skaters which adds to how unique his story is. Just a heads up if you are listening with young children, this episode is quite explicit. Support this podcast: https://shanghaiobserved.com/shop/
#21 - Johnny Tang
October 24, 2019 13:56 - 2 hours - 229 MBJohnny Tang is a skater. He has helped develop the skate scene in China more than most. Beyond skating, he is an avid fisherman. Johnny shares stories of coming to China and skating in developing cities all across China. Support this podcast: https://shanghaiobserved.com/shop/
#20 - Juhani Salo
October 16, 2019 09:49 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBJuhani Salo is a Finish skater who has been in and out of China for the past 10 years. We talk about him growing up in Finland and how Juhani learned how to shape his own boards as a kid because they were so expensive to buy. He shares his story about how he came to china and we talk about cars. He’s working on rebuilding a Ferrari back in Finland and after all this time he’s actually moving back. We're gonna miss ya bud. Support this podcast: https://shanghaiobserved.com/shop/
#19 - Guan Mu
October 09, 2019 14:54 - 1 hour - 144 MBGuan Mu is a Chinese skater who runs the most popular skate blog in China, Kickerclub.com We discuss the history of skateboarding in China and the future of skateboarding in China. Support this podcast: https://shanghaiobserved.com/observing-the-process/