{"podcast":{"title":"Mandarin Monkey Podcast","slug":"mandarin-monkey-podcast-476044","podcast_index_feed_id":476044,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/671683b6c054f53907d2cb8f","website_url":"https://mandarinmonkey.com/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/671683b6c054f53907d2cb8f/show-cover.jpg","author":"Mandarin Monkey Ltd","episode_count":527,"summary":"Chinese and English Language podcast. A mixed couple (Tom & Ula) living in Taiwan, teach Chinese through the use of Chinglish (Chinese and English) on a variety of topics. Learn Chinese, study methods, Entertainment, news, life, business, hints and tricks to learning Mandarin. Hear a native speaking naturally and at natural pace but with the English translation so you can follow the context of the conversation. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T04:17:58.183079+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast-476044"},"episode":{"title":"467 - What? A Taiwanese Doesn't Like Stinky Tofu?! | What? We're Shy Leos?!","slug":"467-what-a-taiwanese-doesn-t-like-stinky-tofu-what-we-re-shy-leos","published_at":"2026-05-30T18:35:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast-476044/467-what-a-taiwanese-doesn-t-like-stinky-tofu-what-we-re-shy-leos","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast-476044","url":"https://shows.acast.com/mandarin-monkey-podcast/episodes/467-what-a-taiwanese-doesnt-like-stinky-tofu-what-were-shy-l","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/671683b6c054f53907d2cb8f/e/6a1b2df3f7ef775958ed1f06/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Meeting Yating , Ula and Yating continue getting to know each other through a series of fun, unexpected, and surprisingly personal questions. How can two Leos be so shy? Why do both teachers give off a \"don't talk to me\" first impression? And perhaps most shocking of all... how can a Taiwanese person not love stinky tofu? The conversation jumps from personality types and school memories to food culture, including the great fried vs. steamed stinky tofu debate, sweet vs. savoury rice dumplings, and what it really means to be a foodie in Taiwan. Yating also shares the story of how she ended up living in Sweden after meeting her partner, including long-distance challenges, visa interviews, Swedish relationship laws, and the unique concept of sambo . Along the way, they discuss how they cope with bad moods, the benefits of exercise, chocolate therapy, whether they're cat people or dog people, and the different ways people show their true personalities depending on the situation. A relaxed and natural Mandarin conversation filled with cultural insights, personal stories, and plenty of unexpected tangents. In this episode: Why two Leos can still be shy First impressions vs. reality Fried or steamed stinky tofu? Sweet or savoury rice dumplings? Life in Sweden as a Taiwanese expat Long-distance relationships and visa challenges How exercise can improve your mood Cat people vs. dog people Food culture in Taiwan Perfect for Mandarin learners who enjoy authentic conversations, real-life stories, and getting to know the people behind Mandarin Monkey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode of Meeting Yating , Ula and Yating continue getting to know each other through a series of fun, unexpected, and surprisingly personal ques…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2423,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mandarin-monkey-podcast-476044/episodes/467-what-a-taiwanese-doesn-t-like-stinky-tofu-what-we-re-shy-leos/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mandarin-monkey-podcast-476044/467-what-a-taiwanese-doesn-t-like-stinky-tofu-what-we-re-shy-leos.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}