Kung Fu Komedy

Our hosts have comedian Ryan Hernandez (@RyanHernan) on this week to tell them all about Mexico. All questions answered including where to get the best food, how to piss off a Mexican boxing fan and how to avoid getting ripped off by a mariachi band. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in […]

Our hosts have Ari Shaffir on the pod this week to talk about his decision in late 2016 to leave the US and take a one-man journey through South-East Asia. Ari turned off his phone, cut the cord on email, stopped recording his popular podcast (Ari Shaffir’s Skeptic Tank), put his successful television/ stand-up comedy career […]

Our hosts have on fashion industry insider Randi Kaplan aka Mrs. Kaplan and self-proclaimed fashionista Jason Hammer to evaluate the guy’s fashion sense. Also, Kap and Turner confuse themselves by trying to figure out what cultural appropriation means. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the APP Store:itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8

Our hosts are joined by comedy writer and former WWE writer Andrew Goldstein(@AngeGold). Andrew tells the story of being at WWE when they decided to bring in Donald Trump, he talks pro wrestling in China and Japan and finally he shares his “Snakes on a Plane” bit that was rejected by Vince McMahon. This episode is […]

This week our hosts welcome pod lawyer Blue Shirt Esq. back to the show. Turner asks him about the law in America vs. China and then Blue names his 3 least favorite episodes of the show so far. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App Store: itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8

Our hosts have Canadian comedian Rob Stalkie on to talk about his wild adventures in life. Rob was almost murdered while mining for gold in Canada’s Yukon Territory, he then moved to Australia for an ex-girlfriend and finally pioneered Taiwan’s stand-up comedy scene. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the APP Store: […]

Happy Easter! This week Michael Ira Kaplan is Lost In America as Turner Sparks and comedian Sue Funke teach him about the traditions of Easter. Turner also recounts his first trip to Chinatown and Kaplan blows an opportunity to be a little league soccer coach. This episode is brought to you by Ense: itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8

Our hosts start by reminiscing on the merits of mansplaining. Next, they bring in guest Jimmy Brodows to talk about his previous life in the hills of Japan and his current life as an international recruiter helping foreigners come to America. They also discuss his upcoming marriage to his Russian bride and why that’s a […]

Drink along with our hosts as they host comedians Joe Gerics and Jeremy Pinsly in a Chinese drinking episode. Turner brings traditional Chinese spirits and mixed drinks to the studio for the guys to try out, rate and enjoy. To drink along prepare Chivas Regal whisky, red wine, tequila, baijiu, huangjiu, coke and sprite. This episode […]

This week our hosts have United States diplomat, and Turner’s brother, Tyler Sparks on the pod to talk about his crazy life in the US State Department. Tyler was Wikileaked while stationed in Malawi, Africa, he was wrongfully accused of being a CIA operative during a Nicaraguan election and now he is the head of the […]

Our hosts start the pod by tracking down Texas John somewhere in Asia to see what life on the run has been like since the pod. Next up, quiz show! Turner holds an Irish Jeopardy quiz with Irish-American comedian Troy Alan (@TroyAlanComic), Irish-Irish comedian David Atkinson and Mr. McKaplan to see who is the most […]

Our hosts are joined by world touring comedian Matt Davis who just returned from performing comedy in Pakistan. Matt talk about his first trip to China, his former child-soldier friend in Africa and why performing in the American south is more dangerous than performing in Pakistan. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in […]

Our hosts have Drew Morgan on to teach a couple of Damn Yankees how to be Southern. They also have a very special guest drop by to bury an old hatchet. Pick up Drew’s book The Liberal Redneck Manifesto wherever books are sold. This episode is proudly sponsored by Ense: itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8

Our hosts have comedian Audrey Murray back on the podcast for an old-school dating game. Turner gets his friends and former Suzhou residents Big Josh, Medium Josh, Dom and Texas John on to take turns wooing Audrey with their best moves from 2007-2008 Suzhou. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App […]

Stefan Stiller is the man behind the Michellin-starred retaurant Taian Table. Stefan’s a heavy hitter in Shanghai’s restaurant scene, and was caught up in a bit of controversy when Taian received a Michellin star, and then straight away was closed down for operating without a license. Taian is back open and is downright sexy. Stefan […]

Our hosts are back in Ense Studios this week with comedian Sue Costello (@SueCostello) talking all things Boston. Sue talks about her street fights, her bar fights and her appearance as a crackhead in “The Fighter” with Mark Wahlberg. Oh yeah, she also calls out everyone from Boston lowlifes to Casino club owners. This episode […]

Today’s guest is Tony Woods who is none other Dave Chappelle’s favourite comedian and also his comedy mentor. Tony started with a crew of big names in Washington DC, and he’s path in comedy has lead him around the world. This was his second trip to China, and we talked about how promising his career […]

Our hosts get kicked out of the Ense studios once again and take refuge in Long Island City to record their first episode together of 2017. Turner recounts his trip to see Jimmer Fredette play for the Shanghai Sharks and updates listeners on his Obamacare situation while Kaplan reveals the thrilling conclusion to the “Will […]

Misha Maruma is cofounder of CNCREATE, an online platform setup to showcase Chinese art through WeChat and their website. The contemporary art scene is blowing up over here, and it’s one of the few places where non-Chinese speakers can find out what’s happening. We had a great chat and talked about some of the wonderful weirdos […]

In their last week apart before Turner returns to New York, our hosts release a bonus episode they recorded in early January. Kaplan talks about losing his computer at a Syracuse basketball game and Turner talks about going to church in China vs. America. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the APP […]