Today the HaHa Monsters critique on each others strengths and weaknesses while sharing their thoughts on various personality traits. Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Instagram: thehonestdrink_ Email: [email protected]

Cymri Chang is a commercial producer in Shanghai. We get into subjects like society, culture, politics, government and language just to name a few. We compare and contrast many of these topics against the backdrop of the United States and China. We talk about drinking the Kool-Aid, which is a metaphor for being convinced to believe in certain ideologies depending on where you live. We had a blast during this conversation and of course finished the Glenlivet. Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Instagram: thehonestdrink_ Email: [email protected]

Today the gang gets back together and discusses the spectrum of motivation. They debate the effectiveness between punishment and reward. Is the concept of pain vs pleasure at the heart of all our behavior and natural motivation? Can all our actions be traced back to some sort of pleasure seeking or pain avoidance? In todays episode we try to broaden our concepts of pleasure and fear and debate its usefulness in everyday life and work. Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Instagram: thehonestdrink_ Email: [email protected]

Todays guest is a professional mix martial arts fight manager, student of boxing, coach, motorcyclist, insurance executive, father and overall fun guy to grab a beer with. We went back to basics over some Maker's Mark today and went wherever the conversation took us. Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Instagram: thehonestdrink_ Email: [email protected]

Today's guests Brett Decolyse and Bruce Chen join us to share their stories on managing a startup company in China, KargoCard. KargoCard is a leading fintech player delivering innovative mobile payment and prepaid card solutions in Asia. They also provide commentary on Chinese business culture and dealing with cultural barriers. We discuss their "work hard, play hard" mentality as well as how their experiences with KargoCard co-founder David Suzuki shaped their values on work, friendship, family and life. Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Instagram: thehonestdrink_ Email: [email protected]

Today's episode is a conversation between Aric and Justin where they discuss all the intricacies of traveling and catch up on Aric's trip to Italy. This is an old archived episode from before this podcast was launched but thought it might be relevant to those preparing a trip or vacation. Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Ins: thehonestdrink_ Email: [email protected] Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 小宇宙, 喜马拉雅, 网易云, Bilibili, YouTube...

Victor Kuo is a Precision Nutrition certified sports nutrition coach and founder of FitFresh, a fitness nutrition plan and meal prep company in Shanghai. After six years in finance and investor relations, he jumped industries to pursue his passion for helping people achieve peak sports performance and physique goals through optimal nutrition. We had a great conversation and of course finished a bottle of Auchentoshan scotch whisky during it. Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Ins: thehonestdrink_ Email: [email protected] Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 小宇宙，喜马拉雅，网易云，Bilibili, YouTube...

Today New York chef Audrey Villegas joins us for some Chivas 18yr. Audrey has worked in the 3 Michelin star restaurant Per Se and the 2 Michelin star London Gordon Ramsay. She has also helmed the kitchens at Recette, The Gander and 2 Spring in New York City. She has spent much of her career working under celebrated chefs such as Thomas Keller and Gordon Ramsay. We caught up with Audrey today as she shared a glimpse of her life from when she was a young cook on the rise in New York. Bon appetit Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Ins: thehonestdrink_ Email: [email protected] Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 小宇宙，喜马拉雅，网易云，Bilibili, YouTube...

Today the gang toasts with Ardbeg whisky and shares their early experiences with drugs and alcohol. Justin argues it is better to start early than be a late bloomer. They also debate whether ignorance is bliss and we learn Aric doesn't believe in happiness.

James Wu is a serial entrepreneur and avid motorcyclist from California. Having spent 10 years in Shanghai after college, he has started several businesses in China and the U.S. He is currently bridging Chinese investors with real estate development in the heart of Silicon Valley. Based in Palo Alto his work also includes land acquisition and construction of luxury housing. We got to catch up with James in his recent trip back where he expressed the urgency to start repairing the damage we have done to our bodies. Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Ins: thehonestdrink_ Email: [email protected] Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 小宇宙, 喜马拉雅, 网易云, Bilibili, YouTube...

Today the guys toast with single grain Irish Whisky. Howie opens up about his frequent panic attacks and explains why they occur and how he deals with them. We dive into the therapy of cold showers and their supposed benefits. We conclude the conversation by talking about other good habits and why you should change your perspective on "comfort zones", "fear zones" and connecting the dots in your life. Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Ins: thehonestdrink_ Email: [email protected] Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 小宇宙, 喜马拉雅, 网易云, Bilibili, YouTube...

Charles Zeng is a restauranteur, dog lover, and cooking show personality on tv. Raised in the U.S. and now living in Shanghai, he currently owns and operates 6 Charlie's burger chains and 2 Cantonese restaurants. In addition to burgers he also has his own beer and ice cream brands.We talk with Charles about his restaurants, Shake Shack, bootleg alcohol and growing up poor. We also drink the best rum we've ever tasted. Needless to say we get a little tipsy. Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Ins: thehonestdrink_ Email: [email protected] Find us on: Apple, Spotify, 小宇宙, 喜马拉雅, 网易云, Bilibili, YouTube...