Reviews
“Long-running podcast featuring the erudite and charismatic Lazlo Montgomery. I appreciate his coverage of less mainstream topics. I especially enjoyed his podcasts on different overseas Chinese communities such as the Hakka, Hokkien, and the Teochew (of which my maternal grandfather was one)....”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
01/25/23
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“The China History Podcast is profound, balanced and, for the depth of its content, remarkably accessible and entertaining. Lazlo Montgomery has an uncommon empathy for and insight into China. I am a foreigner who has lived in China for 38 years, speaks Chinese and travels widely. I have learned...”Read full review »
Bogfinkle via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/24/23
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“Should probably improve the Mandarin pronunciation if you are doing a Chinese history podcast. The cat episode is cute but the poem reciting was a pain to listen to.”
vitogianluca10000000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/22
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“I’m really enjoying these. I like the older history and am not particularly interested in anything post Ming. You could benefit from a few more pauses… you give us a lot of information and move on very quickly and I often have to rewind again and again.
Excellent work!”
velhen via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
10/29/22
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“Lazlo simply has more substance and is often more engaging as a narrator than the meagre audiobooks on offer in audible.com.
I listen to both, but often times he has covered the subject in more depth than what I can find elsewhere. A free public service of the Montgomery foundation indeed!”
dmvianna via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/16/22
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“I think this is the best podcast for China History. Christ stewart one is also good, but I think this podcast has more details on special topics.”
afterfate via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/03/22
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“This podcast has brought me joy, anger, tears, pride, wisdom, laughter and enlightenment about the Asian continental biomass known as the ‘Chinese’. Thank you.”
Jandit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/22
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“I'm going through these 12 episodes to start with. Very detailed. Well narrated.”Read full review »
MarkT1964 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/22
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“Great listening - very much enjoy”
Bevalasvegas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/22
“I searched through the whole Apple podcast database for a objective and informative Chinese history podcast and this was by far the best. I cannot trust any scholars who claim to understand the history and culture without even learning the language and living there for a time period, it is nearly...”Read full review »
hu.dani via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/22
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“Listening to my first podcast from this show about Lazlo’s “hero” Robert Hart. Who was NOT born in Lisburn. And besIdes, Lisburn is NOT in County Armagh. This isn’t even research it’s basic geography. I will continue and I am open to change but this is embarrassing quite frankly. He was born in...”Read full review »
RachiePoo92 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/19/22
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“The podcasts are absolutely brilliant but what makes them that way is Lazlo Montgomery. He presents in such an engaging, downy to earth and relatable style. He has literally made me interested in a topic that I otherwise wanted that interested. Brilliant podcasts and thanks so much for doing these.”
Sweatshield Undershirts via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/14/22
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“Excellent research on every topic being introduced. And thoroughly entertaining!”
bluesand900287 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/22
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“Extremely thorough. I listen and relisten.”
Maxwell reviews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/21
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“Amazing Presentation of Chinese History!
A must listen for everyone interested in Chinese history!
Thank you for your great work.”
Armin in China via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/14/21
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“I’m an overseas Chinese and this podcast has always helped me feel closer to home with a great range of well-presented topics. Love the narrating style - a great combo of dry humour, sympathy, and objectivity! Have listened for 10 years now.”
Em Lu-Ferg via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/12/21
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“Love your podcast! So many interesting topics, very good research and you are a great storryteller!”
beat buser via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
08/01/21
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“LM is a pleasure to hear, and explains things clearly. Thanks, Teacup Media!”
GeoBFrog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/21
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“I’ve just discovered it and consuming an episode daily. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge 👍”
HamishMcHamish via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/14/21
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“This podcast helped me through my Chinese studies degree. Every day I walked 40 mins to University.
I’d pick episodes that suited the lecture I was about to go listen to, or fit well with an essay I was about to write.
It really helped. I’ve probably listened to the Zhang Qian or Zheng He ones...”Read full review »
lewisajj via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/07/21
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“I love your enthusiasm in the work you do. I feel your passion. I’m using podcast to deepening knowledge and pace myself to go into the subjects that interest me.
As a Chinese, sometimes the misunderstandings and disbelieves from other cultures are overwhelming and painful to endure. It’s nice...”Read full review »
Tin H via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/05/21
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“Quite an amazing storyteller with vast knowledge of events shaping the history of Chinese people in Thailand and the royal courts.”
saitarn n. betong via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/21
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“I love your CHP episodes very much.”
sgghdrfhjjk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/21
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“Love the guys name and his seamless transition back-and-forth from clear English diction to Chinese pronunciations still very hard for me to keep the Chinese names straight myself being a native English speaker but an amazing podcast!”
MikieO77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/21
“Probably the best podcast on the complex nature of china’s history. Those who want to understand the present and the future, understand the past first! Keep up the good work!”
Siowman via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/11/21
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“What a commie symp.”
s37erasmus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/21
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“I learn so much just by listening to this podcast. I love Chinese history and the host explains it in such an entertaining way!”
hobbitfan23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/21
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“History is linear. So should you... you jump back and forth in time too much. Even in the same paragraph. It does no good to talk about 20th century events if you haven’t talked about what caused them or lead to them in the century/centuries before. Stop referring to the early “survey” episodes...”Read full review »
Geoffbeard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/21
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“Lazlo’s knowledge of Chinese (and Asian) history is truly impressive. 真的中国通吧。thanks, I have learned so much from you”
Wiz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/20
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“I’m an English teacher living in China. Though I love history, I had never studied Chinese history before moving here.
When I came, I read a Chinese history book from Amazon. It was brutally boring.
Then, I checked out the CHP. I love it. Lazlo actually loves every topic he tops about. I’m...”Read full review »
Sci fi Reagan_84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/20
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“These podcasts are totally brilliant. Laszlo is immensely knowledgable and it’s a pleasure to listen to him discoursing on a wide variety of topics from China multifaceted history.”
Gabriel Stein via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/15/20
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“Hugely informative and entertaining. Indispensable!”
carlathay via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
09/26/20
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“I started binging the CHP about ten months ago and I am only about 80% through. There is just so much to listen to: tons of episodes and most of them are about an hour. He keeps this podcast interesting by going from time period to time period and interspersing interesting otherwise nearly...”Read full review »
mgshez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/20
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“I'm sorry, did I miss who initiated the violence in the tragic case of Vincent Chin? (DLI Monterey Graduate, Chinese Mandarin 1985).”Read full review »
skippywolfram via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/20
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“I listen to quite a few history podcasts, and this is still ranks as one of my favorites. Something about Lazlo’s voice and turn of phrase makes the podcast feel more like a conversation than a lecture.”
The person who talks. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/20
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“Your voice changes a lot”
Opera Povera via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/20
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“What can I say? Anyone intrigued by China should listen in to Laszlo”
Mal from canberra via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/14/20
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“This podcast provides an intriguing look at a wide range of topics in Chinese history, delivered by Laszlo’s frankly very pleasant voice.”
Hetajeta via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/11/20
“Laszlo has a plethora of knowledge of not only China history, but History of it self. He has stories on top of stories in his CHPs that teaches and insights interest you on the specific topics of history. He is an excellent story teller and sarcastic enough to make you laugh as you listen to him.”
Mrgthealchemist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/20
“Realizing I knew much too little about China, despite being a Classicist and a student of both ancient and modern history, I was lucky enough to stumble upon the China History Podcast. It’s like taking a college course in my kitchen! Not only very informative, but a pure delight as well. Thank you!”
mollyalma1021 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/20
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“I’m still at < 10 episodes, the ones when this podcast was at its incipience. Informative, but my problem is that host seems to be unsettlingly inclined to his worldview, which consequently might sway the listener to a less objective view, unless objectivity is not your goal.”
Mac113484849505 via Apple Podcasts ·
Philippines ·
07/06/20
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“Laszlo gives us a much more rounded and inclusive Picture of Chinese culture then do most other history podcastors. Whereas most of the history podcasts deal with endless warlords and rebellions and insurrections until one’s eyes roll into the back of our heads, Lazlo fills out the details by...”Read full review »
Ranting Rob via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/20
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“Laslow could produce a podcast about Monarch Butterfly migration and I would still look forward weekly to his intelligent, witty and soothing dialogue.”
Da Long 2021 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/20
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“I am a Fan ! Just enlightening! I have been more than 20 years in China and never had the opportunity to learn that much about the history of my host country : the way Lazlo shares his knowledge is a gift to me! Thanks a lot”
laurentblaevoet via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
06/29/20
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“Very informative, and easily digestible. The hosts knowledge and charisma make listening even more of a joy! Thank you.”
Christaps13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/20
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“Your work is amazing Laszlo zi!
An episode on the history of china and korea?
韩国 does the han from hanguk (korean) come from khan (mongol) or is the han of Hánguó related to the Hàn people of china? Hanja, hanzi...
Sorry I know nothing...about Korea even less.”
Jordi Aran Mendez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/20
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“I’ve been listening for almost a decade now and this podcast has been constantly excellent. Lazlo has in depth research and delivers the information he’s found in an entertaining way”
GreatScottItsHistory via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/18/20
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“Laszlo has a great laconic style, and no stiltedness in his podcasts.
He is obviously an enthusiastic sinophile. Great listening for those wanting to know more about China. Covers many topics which are slightly offbeat and are not in the mainstream history books!
Highly recommended!”
wahbit via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/12/20
“Sure, I’m quoting Tina Turner in a review of a China History podcast, but I’m sure she has high standards these days, as does Laszlo. Having been a China history buff for years, and having lived there for a while, I find This podcast to be on the money when it comes to China. Choices of topics...”Read full review »
Fei Ge Pai!!! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/20
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“After traveling to China and learning Chinese for several years I have finally found something that can teach me Chinese history and China’s cultural background in a comprehensible and fun way! This podcast is awesome! Thank you so much for all of work!”
Tmoneyrawlings via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/20
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