# Jesse Appell

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#37 - The Ancient Chinese Powers of Tea – with Jesse Appell

Knowing that tea in China is far more than a drink—that it’s a daily medicine, a social ritual, and a quiet philosophy of life—Sara Jane invites Jesse Appell to share its deeper wisdom with listeners. Together, they explore the ancient Chinese principles behind tea’s healing properties, the cultura…

This Was Funnier in China | Laszlo and Jesse Appell

I drove downtown not too long ago to meet with Jesse Appell to talk about his first book, "This was funnier in China" https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/This-Was-Funnier-in-China/Jesse-Appell/9781668087565 Jesse's been performing stand-up comedy and Xiangsheng 相声 for years now. When he isn't e…

Chinese Comedy with Jesse Appell

The bilingual comedian talks us through the traditional “xiangsheng” form of Chinese comic repartee, and explains whether Beijing can take a joke. The China Books Podcast is a companion of China Books Review, a project of Asia Society’s Center on U.S.-China Relations and The Wire China. For any que…

This Was Funnier In China The Authentic Journey With Comedian Jesse Appell

A heartfelt, one-of-a-kind memoir chronicling the hilarious, absurd, and thought-provoking experiences of an American pursuing comedy in China, learning first-hand how humor does and doesn't translate-and whether laughter transcends borders."I marched onstage in a long robe beside my Shifu, under t…

The Infomaniacs: March 19, 2026 (8:00am)

Riley’s interview with Jesse Appell, Scott’s interview with the Bryan Animal Center, fun Thursday facts — plus more news. Plus, Brazos County Sheriff Wayne Dicky joined The Infomaniacs to discuss employment opportunities, the disappearance of Nikki Winder, Crime Stoppers event, Flock cameras, and m…

This Was Funnier In China The Authentic Journey With Comedian Jesse Appell

A heartfelt, one-of-a-kind memoir chronicling the hilarious, absurd, and thought-provoking experiences of an American pursuing comedy in China, learning first-hand how humor does and doesn't translate-and whether laughter transcends borders."I marched onstage in a long robe beside my Shifu, under t…

04-15-26-Jesse Appell - This Was Funnier in China

John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus for our #ComedyCall John chats with very funny comedian Jesse Appell - This Was Funnier in ChinaLearn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com

This Was Funnier in China: Jesse Appell's Cross-Cultural Comedy Journey

On this episode, we sit down with the one and only Jesse Appell—Chinese TV stand-up comedian, blogger, lecturer, tea entrepreneur, and passionate bridge-builder for US–China cultural exchange. In his newly published book, Jesse shares the unlikely story of how a Fulbright Fellowship to study the tr…

A White Man in China w/ Jesse Appell

This little bonus episode features international comedian, Jesse Appell. Jiaoying is an asian woman in America, and Jesse was a white man in China, bonding the two greatly. Jiaoying and Jesse flip between Chinese and English during this bilingual hang, talking white babies, comedy in China, and mor…

Why China isn't (as) worried about an AI apocalypse

China watcher Kevin Xu explains the myths and realities of China's capabilities in artificial intelligence amid concerns in the U.S. that regulating it here would cause the U.S. to fall behind China in AI development. Then, Jesse Appell describes himself as an independent creative, entrepreneur and…