Episodes
Hello! Welcome to a new episode of PNL. I am Aliya. I took two months off to visit my parents back home. While I was there, my parents were busy preparing for my sister's upcoming wedding. So, I sat down with them and asked them about Kazakh wedding traditions. If you are interested, please take a listen. If you enjoy our show, please subscribe. ))) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/probablynotlegit/message
Published 03/23/23
Published 03/23/23
Hi, welcome back! In this episode, I interviewed some of my friends about their CNY experiences. My, there were things I didn't know about. I did have a different experience with my friends. I talked about the history and background of the CNY (briefly), our stories celebrating the CNY, and interesting regional customs and traditions in Northern China. Take a listen!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 01/20/23
Hello! In this episode, we talked about the marriage registration process in China. Since it was our first time getting married, we were a bit nervous.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 01/18/23
Hi! I can't believe it is 2023 now!!!!  How are you guys doing? I hope 2022 treated you well. In this episode, Zachary and I talked about anxieties, especially the ones he's facing. We also talked about our lives after the COVID restrictions were lifted. A brief summary of 2022 and our new year resolutions.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 01/10/23
Hi, guys! We are back with a new episode.  This week we decided to share what we have been experiencing from the "zero-COVID to Zero-F* policy" change. Take a listen!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 12/20/22
Hi, it is me Aliya. In this podcast, I shared some of my recent thoughts on work, relationships, and our podcast.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 11/09/22
Hello! Today Zachary and I talked about how he has changed, especially in the wardrobe department. Please take a listen to us talking about Aliya's weird rules about clothes and how Zachary reacted to them. Rules... I mean socks for home, for work, the specific locations for placing slippers... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 11/07/22
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Published 10/19/22
Hello! Welcome back to Probably Not legit~  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 09/21/22
Hiiii! We are back for another episode. A lot had happened recently. Listen to us unfold the stories we experienced in Beijing.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 08/24/22
Hiiii! We're back! Listen to us talk about moving to a new place.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 08/08/22
Hiiii! How are ya doing this week? Zachary's in school. So, here I am, again. I talked about taking my cats to the vet. Interesting and fun time with my friend. And, some Korean TV shows I watched, "Anna" and "Eve".  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 07/13/22
This week we discuss various topics from our current daily goings-on, teacher pay disparity in China, and what some people on Chinese social media are saying about Roe v. Wade.  Listen to find out more. Welcome to the probably not legit podcast, we’re your hosts Aliya and Zachary. This podcast is about us as an inter-racial couple based in Beijing who are eager to discuss some serious and not-so-serious topics about everyday life in China. Leave a rating and subscribe! --- Send in a...
Published 07/06/22
Hiiiii!  This week I want to share some stories I was following and other stories I experienced recently.  Follow and Leave a rating!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 06/29/22
After running in the park, Aliya was inspired to play Hop Scotch, which I had never played before. We began talking about different games we played as children. Do you think there are that many differences between children's games in China and The USA? Listen to find out.  Welcome to the probably not legit podcast, we’re your hosts Aliya and Zachary. This podcast is about us as an inter-racial couple based in Beijing who are eager to discuss some serious and not-so-serious topics about...
Published 06/15/22
Hey, in this episode, Zachary and I talked about what movie and TV show we saw. What in the world happened in Better Call Saul (spoiler alert) and which Charlie and Chocolate Factory is better? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 06/08/22
This week we have a change of pace and we didn't choose any specific topic. We just went with the flow and ended up talking about our current states of being.  Welcome to the probably not legit podcast, we’re your hosts Aliya and Zachary. This podcast is about us as an inter-racial couple based in Beijing who are eager to discuss some serious and not-so-serious topics about everyday life in China. Leave a rating and subscribe! Music by NISICE霓士世界 Check out her music! --- Send in a...
Published 05/30/22
Hi, this week, Zachary and I read some stories of people being scammed in one way or another. I also shared some of my horrible experiences of being scammed. I hope this episode will be useful for you lots out there. Don't get scammed! Leave a rating and subscribe! Music by NISICE霓士世界 Check out her music! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 05/16/22
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Published 05/15/22
This week we talk about our mutual affairs with the evil seductress 'nicotine' and saying goodbye to it. Welcome to the probably not legit podcast, we’re your hosts Aliya and Zachary. This podcast is about us as an inter-racial couple based in Beijing who are eager to discuss some serious and not-so-serious topics about everyday life in China. Leave a rating and subscribe! Music by NISICE霓士世界 Check out her music! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/probablynotlegit/message
Published 05/11/22
Are you curious to know something about the premise and story behind a Chinese TV show? This week Aliya reads the plot behind, 'Huanzhugege' and we discuss its positive and negative qualities. Welcome to the probably not legit podcast, we’re your hosts Aliya and Zachary. This podcast is about us as an inter-racial couple based in Beijing who are eager to discuss some serious and not-so-serious topics about everyday life in China. Leave a rating and subscribe! Music by NISICE霓士世界 Check out...
Published 05/09/22
Have you thought about the possible blowback to the One-Child policy? This week we talk about an interesting and somewhat bizarre proposal for how to solve the low birth rate in China. Welcome to the probably not legit podcast, we’re your hosts Aliya and Zachary. This podcast is about us as an inter-racial couple based in Beijing who are eager to discuss some serious and not-so-serious topics about everyday life in China. Leave a rating and subscribe! Music by NISICE霓士世界 Check out her...
Published 05/04/22
Have you ever wondered what Chinese social media is like? In this mini we read some interesting social media posts made in China and discuss the posts and the replies. Welcome to the probably not legit podcast, we’re your hosts Aliya and Zachary. This podcast is about us as an inter-racial couple based in Beijing who are eager to discuss some serious and not so serious topics about everyday life in China. Leave a rating and subscribe! Music by NISICE霓士世界 Check out her music! --- Send...
Published 05/02/22
Have you ever heard of 996, what about 12127? These are various ways of describing working hours in China. This week we talk about Chinese work culture and the changes happening. Welcome to the probably not legit podcast, we’re your hosts Aliya and Zachary. This podcast is about us as an inter-racial couple based in Beijing who are eager to discuss some serious and not so serious topics about everyday life in China. Leave a rating and subscribe! Music by NISICE霓士世界 Check out her...
Published 04/27/22