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“Host is knowledgeable enough do a Dan Carlin style history podcast; instead Zhang dupes guests to come onto his show so that he has a live audience to hear him speak. WORST, this narcissist spends the first 5-10 minutes sharing his personal life. in an April 2023 show, his guest even...”Read full review »
wrongami via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/23
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“It’s hard to defend the Chinese government so most people who do it for a living do not come off sounding very intelligent or reliable. Points aren’t really made here. It’s full of anecdotes meant to direct your opinion. Host jumps to another subject before sharing an original idea or an opinion...”Read full review »
KatiaLUU via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/12/21
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“This guy is nothing but a wolf warrior apologist for the CCP. Even Lijian Zhao, the CCP Foreign Ministry Spokesman and propagandist-in-chief, retweets him.”
s37erasmus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/21
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“100% of the bad reviews are for explicitly ideological reasons. Sad but not shocking that many Americans get triggered when they learn something new about the world.”
Jk69696969696969 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/21
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“This is a great podcast with a much needed voice talking about the Chinese culture, politics, and history from a Chinese perspective. Carl is extremely intelligent and a great speaker. Love this content!”
Lldkjdjxbjdska via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/21
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“The content is very good but Carl must stop learn how to record and edit audio properly, proper mic, no crowing cocks barking dogs and wife clattering with the dishes. Also stop speaking over your guests please, Carl. This could easily be 5 stars if treated the topics with respect and...”Read full review »
BoSchafers via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/29/21
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“Carl is knowledgeable in Chinese/American history/culture and is an excellent teacher”
MIAJason via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/21
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“Carl, I appreciate so much for what you do to give voice to all Chinese living around the globe. Your fairness and factual reporting is refreshing in time we are in. Cheers and take care from Canada”
HankLau via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/25/21
“With real insights based on deep knowledge and interviews with people on the ground, Carl talks to the real experts that are on both sides of topics involving China that the media won’t let people know. He is a sensible thoughtful visionary, a true beacon in the darkness of the post-truth era. ...”Read full review »
Ted JJB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/21
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“Carl has such a great understanding of historical and modern day China. He is able to convey his knowledge very clearly to many Westerners without a real barrier. The episodes on the history of Taiwan, the so-called “Republic of China”, are absolutely incredible and help guide through such an...”Read full review »
the Real Wumbo Moth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/20
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“Great content with historical accuracy.”
Cheeki14 via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
10/27/20
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“Chinese propaganda made by a racist and genocide denier.”
Tymohthy via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
08/22/20
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“Very informative.”
Vajra- via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/20
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“Unbiased views on china instead of the usual agenda driven drivel we get in Australian mainstream media.”
Jsk17 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/24/20
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“only listen to this if you want a completely 1-sided, marxist revision of China with chickens clucking in the background.”
Chairman_Me0w via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/20
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“A very insightful and balanced view of China and the world”
Dynamite Roks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/19
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“we could use another thousand carl’s”
Краыг via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/19
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“I used to like this series: it beautifully illuminated China’s history. I especially enjoyed the Rome/Parthia episode. Unfortunately it seems to have morphed into a dogmatic political propoganda mouthpiece (espousing mainland Chinese supremacy). It’s now quite nationalistic and unidimensional and...”Read full review »
Denard Cointreau via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/19
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“If you live in Australia it’s very hard to get factual and context-based reporting on China when we rely on agenda-driven journalists such as Stephen McDonell, Nick McKenzie, Chris Uhlman, John Garnaut and Bill Birtles. Carl Zha does a great job of presenting all sides of the story and, unlike...”Read full review »
Chic&Frenchy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/29/19
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“Carl is a remarkable polymath who makes complicated stories clear. He mocks propagandists on both sides, and makes clear how propaganda is alwas at work on both sides in any account about China. So he makes propagandists furious, who periodically go after in organized campaigns. He's one...”Read full review »
Pro processor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/19
“Rational, well informed with a lot of first hand experience.”
mark9430 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/19
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“Carl Zha is an incredible independent voice who understands both the Chinese and Western perspective. He is an incredible resource for those who seek to understand China and who are from the West.
Because he articulates Chinese narratives with such clarity for Western minds, he offends those...”Read full review »
Surrealdetective via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/19
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“Carl is a highly respected researcher. People upset with his factual coverage of Hong Kong protests are leaving one star reviews. It’s unfortunate. I interact with Carl regularly and every poor review I’ve seen has been a lie. Nobody should behave that way.”
nordr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/19
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“Copy from here and there, a collective of news and tweets digested into some soundbite. Don’t waste your time”
Ladygaga1482 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/19
“At a time when western media ceaselessly beats the war-drums, stopping at nothing to encourage anti-Chinese sentiment at every turn, the Silk and Steel podcast is a breath of fresh air. Topics from history to contemporary political issues are covered in sensitive and throrough detail; people...”Read full review »
wjasonjbowers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/19
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“When so much of what we hear about China in the West is loaded with propaganda, it's important to listen to Chinese perspectives in order to get at the truth. Carl is one of the few independent content creators out there presenting an honest Chinese perspective in English, making it...”Read full review »
randall.d.meeker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/19
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“Is this a farce?”
Busstopbusgoes via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
08/23/19
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“What Fu Guohao experienced in HK is the part Australian main stream ( ABC and SBS) media trying to avoid, or not willing to analyze it. Interestingly, Brisbane local news channel nine actually sent their reporters to HK airport and sent back the images like police got beaten and Fu was tied up,...”Read full review »
Phyil via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/23/19
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“Carl Zha is a fantastic podcast host. He knows China extremely well, he grew up there and now lives in the USA. I listened to his guest slots on Radio War Nerd where he gave fascinating overviews of Chinese history both ancient and modern. Previously he hosted Clash ! Podcast and his latest Silk...”Read full review »
llllllllawrence via Apple Podcasts ·
Philippines ·
08/23/19
“Very informative and entertaining podcast on China.”
riccardo.bazzoli via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
08/23/19
“Carl Zha is a great guy who is trying to mix things up with respect to the commentary out there on China stuff. If you liked CLASH (RIP 🙃) you’ll enjoy this. I don’t always agree with Carl but I’ve never found that to be a problem in discussing things with him online.”
Tyler Paduraru via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/23/19
“Carl Zha is knowledgable and gives a fresh perspective on China. A must listen.”
Aguywhoboughtit via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/23/19
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“The fact that he has an accent doesn’t make his own source material any more authentic than some guy on the street. “ their legislature and something like that...” This guy is spreading so much misinformation. For those of you who don’t know he was not raised in China and this is incredibly...”Read full review »
Nic22218 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/19
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“Hi Carl, I’m also a friend of Nathan’s & others, who are trying to correct this false-propaganda going on. My son has been to China multiple times after being a student ambassador and counselor over 10yrs ago at his university. He had been trying to educate me for years, but until he talked...”Read full review »
SoloPocono via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/19
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“Everyone should listen to this new perspective!”
jkillah1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/19
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