The Beijinger Blog - Martin Connelly

Beijinger Podcast - Episode 33

thebeijinger — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:30:55 +0800

Listen in for the the Beijinger's picks for the best events going on in town this week. Deputy managing editor Lisa Liang gives us some tips about attending Olympic events, Jessica Wang fills you in on which celebrities are staying where and the best places to go to spot a VIP. Matt P. Jager recommends the Mr. Salud Beauty Pagent and agenda editor Iain Shaw recommends some quality music shows including the Julian Marley show at Star Live on Saturday.

Keep listening as Martin Connelly finds out what Beijingers think about different country's Olympic chances at the Beijing Olympics as part of this weeks Vox Box. You can also win a bottle of vodka on Friday night if you enter in our trivia challenge and send the correct answer to Lisa's question to podcast@thebeijinger.com before noon on Thursday.

So if you're not sure what to do next weekend, plug in your headphones, sit back, and enjoy the entertaining ephemera that is ... the Beijinger Podcast!

For those who'd like to download the podcast and listen to it later, click (right-click to save in MP3 format) on the icon to the left or click
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Beijinger Podcast - Episode 32

thebeijinger — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:00:56 +0800

Listen in for the the Beijinger's picks for the best events going on in town this week. Deputy managing editor Lisa Liang gives us a rundown of the best places to catch the opening ceremony of the Olympics and also reveals a few details about the big event. Managing editor Oliver Robinson provides listeners with a roundup of clubs that have organized parties for Friday night and Shelly Jiang, of the Immersion Guides', makes her debut appearance on the show to tell us more about their latest product Beijing by Foot.

Keep listening as Martin Connelly finds out what Beijingers think about all the new Olympic-related security measures in the latest edition of Vox Box. You can also win two tickets to the Yen party on Friday night if you enter in our trivia challenge and send the correct answer to Oliver and Lisa's question to podcast@thebeijinger.com before noon on Thursday.

So if you're not sure what to do next weekend, plug in your headphones, sit back, and enjoy the entertaining ephemera that is ... the Beijinger Podcast!

For those who'd like to download the podcast and listen to it later, click (right-click to save in MP3 format) on the icon to the left or click
here.

Beijinger Podcast - Episode 31

thebeijinger — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:41:27 +0800

Lisa Liang fills in for Paul Pennay on the 31st episode of the Beijinger podcast. Hear some of the Beijinger's picks for the best events going on in town. Matt P. Jager recommends 2 Kolegas and gives warning about Bling, dining editor Jessica Wang unveils Beijing's first tapas restaurant, while managing editor Oliver Robinson gives us some tips on how to enjoy the Olympics.

Martin Connelly continues to find out what's the word on the street with the latest edition of Vox Box.

So if you're not sure what to do next weekend, plug in your headphones, sit back, and enjoy the entertaining ephemera that is ... the Beijinger Podcast!

For those who'd like to download the podcast and listen to it later, click (right-click to save in MP3 format) on the icon to the left or click
here.

Beijinger Podcast - Episode 30

thebeijinger — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:30:29 +0800

Paul Pennay chats with editors from The Beijinger about their picks of the best events going on in town this weekend. We begin by finding out what Matt P. Jager has to recommend, dining editor Jessica Wang follows with a recommendation about a new Weekend Buffet while Lisa Liang gives us some tips on the best outdoor pools and water parks in around Beijing.

Martin Connelly continues to find out what's the word on the street with the latest edition of Vox Box, heading to Mao Livehouse and 2 Kolegas to ask Beijingers what they think about the health of the local live music scene.

Listen in for a chance to win four free tickets to Ditan Park's Magic Water World. If you know the answer to Lisa's question, send an e-mail to podcast@thebeijinger.com for a chance to win this great prize.

So, once again, if you're not sure what to do next weekend, plug in your headphones, sit back, and enjoy the entertaining ephemera that is ... the Beijinger Podcast!

For those who'd like to download the podcast and listen to it later, click (right-click to save in MP3 format) on the icon to the left or click
here.

Beijinger Podcast - Episode 29

thebeijinger — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:30:01 +0800

Paul Pennay chats with editors from The Beijinger about their picks of the best events going on in town this weekend. We begin by finding out why Lisa Liang thinks it's worth checking out British act Thee Stranded Horse as they perform at various venues around town, agenda intern and local musician Simon Frank
reveals some insider details about the upcoming Hang on the Box anniversary show, remembering to mention that his own band will also be supporting at the gig.

To quench that summer thirst, dining editor Jessica Wang suggests attending an ice wine tasting and agenda managing editor Iain Shaw recommends taking a bit of a look round the Yanjing Brewery.

Martin Connelly continues to find out what's the word on the street with the latest edition of Vox Box, taking inspiration from all the great Greening the Beige events taking place around town, asking Beijingers "what are you doing to save Beijing?"

So, once again, if you're not sure what to do next weekend, plug in your headphones, sit back, and enjoy the entertaining ephemera that is ... the Beijinger Podcast!

For those who'd like to download the podcast and listen to it later, click (right-click to save in MP3 format) on the icon to the left or click
here.