• [CH] From a College Student to a Pilot, What Did He Do... | Interviewing a ShenZhen Airlines Pilot Jason

    Taking flight was an efficient way to travel long distance. Consider the huge size of an airplane, people wonder what is it like from the pilot's view? Not as simple as a car, however, not as complex too! Come and listen to Mr. Jason's journey as a pilot!

    Hosts: Abraham, Tim

    Guest: Mr. Jason

    31m - Jan 26, 2024
  • [CH] En Garde! | 15 Questions With a National Primary Athlete Mr. Yang

    In our daily lives, we do not often come into contact with the field of fencing, and thus feeling relatively unfamiliar regarding it, leading to many questions like...

    What is fencing? How much do fencers make? How does fencing work?What do fencers value most? What's a fencer's day like? ...

    Today we have the honor to invite Mr. Yang to participate in the "15 Questions with 15 Careers" interview. In this episode, he will answer our questions about the field of fencing and reveal the secrets of the industry! Come and listen!

    Host: Lorraine

    Guest: 杨志成

    44m - Jan 10, 2024
  • [EN] Three Days of Public Speaking | TIANMUN Experience

    Tianjin Model United Nations (TIANMUN) is a three-day simulation of the United Nations where high school students gather to debate global issues. In this episode, we invited four first-time TIANMUN participants to share their experiences with writing speeches, public speaking, and meeting new people.

    Guests: Abraham, Harry, Lorraine, Tinker

    Host: Rebecca

    24m - Jan 10, 2024
  • [EN] Video Gamesss | Why We Play

    Video games have multiple aspects to them. They may be harmful and addictive sometimes, but most times, they are also full of fun and creativity and encourage interactions with different people. In this episode, we have invited four long-time video-game lovers to share their perspectives on why they chose to play video games.


    Guests: Evelyn, Tim, David, Bryant

    Hosts: Abraham, Tinker


    37m - Jan 10, 2024
  • [CH] Are You Suitable For Doing Economics | 15 Questions With a Financial Counselor Mr. Gao

    Why does economics matter to everyone? What should you be doing if you're interested in an economic career? Are you interested in investing and increasing the value of your assets?  

    In this episode, we are thrilled to be able to interview Mr. Gao, a financial advisor who graduated from Temasek University in Singapore. Mr. Gao will discuss economics, finance, investing, and give advice for young people who'd like to study economics in the future. 

    Guest: Song, Gao

    Host: Esther

    52m - Jan 10, 2024
  • [CH] Walking Into the World of Animes | A Discussion With the Anime Fans

    In this podcast, we invited several high school students who love animes to interview us. They will explain why animes and the characters are so attractive and share their thoughts on it.

    12m - Jan 10, 2024
  • [EN] Finding Balance: Life at Williams & Mary

    Samuel and Stephen have just finished their freshman year at the College of William & Mary. In this episode, we invited them to share about their experiences navigating American culture, studying and socializing, and maintaining their faith in this historical school. 

    Host: Janet, Lorraine / Guests: Stephen, Samuel

    Samuel和Stephen刚刚在威廉玛丽学院念完大一。我们有幸邀请了他们来在这次的访谈中分享自己是如何融入进美国文化,平衡学习和社交,以及在这所历史悠久的学院中持守他们的信仰。

    主持人: Janet, Lorraine / 嘉宾:Stephen, Samuel

    E56 - 1h 8m - Aug 26, 2023
  • [EN] The Life-Changing “Fieldtrip”: Two Fans Discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender Pt2

    Janet and Yun Li discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender, sharing their experiences with the show, their favorite details, their understanding of the themes, world, and characters, and their takeaways. They also reflect on the additional materials and the Legend of Korra.

    Disclaimer: All statements are personal opinions of the guests and are not meant to be serious criticism.

    Host: Janet / Guest: Yun Li.

    Janet 和 Yun Li 畅聊《降世神通》,分享对此剧的经验,最喜欢的细节,对主题、设定、和角色的理解,和收获。她们也讨论了后续的内容和续集作品《科拉传奇》。

    声明:所有内容均是个人观点

    主持人:Janet / 嘉宾:Yun Li

    E55 - 1h 6m - Jul 23, 2023
  • [EN] The Life-Changing “Fieldtrip”: Two Fans Discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender Pt1

    Janet and Yun Li discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender, sharing their experiences with the show, their favorite details, their understanding of the themes, world, and characters, and their takeaways. They also reflect on the additional materials and the Legend of Korra.

    Disclaimer: All statements are personal opinions of the guests and are not meant to be serious criticism.

    Host: Janet / Guest: Yun Li.

    Janet 和 Yun Li 畅聊《降世神通》,分享对此剧的经验,最喜欢的细节,对主题、设定、和角色的理解,和收获。她们也讨论了后续的内容和续集作品《科拉传奇》。

    声明:所有内容均是个人观点

    主持人:Janet / 嘉宾:Yun Li

    E55 - 1h 10m - Jul 23, 2023
  • [CH] Freshman Year as an Animation Student: Interview with Mona 2

    Mona is currently studying animation at Gobelins, an art school inParis. She has just completed her freshman year, and we invited her to chat about her college experience and also life in Paris!

    Guest: Mona / Hosts: Sally, Janet.

    Mona正在Gobelins 高布兰大学(法国巴黎)读动画专业,刚刚完成了大一的学习。在本集节目中,我们邀请她来聊聊大学经历和在巴黎生活的感受。

    嘉宾:Mona / 主持:Sally、Janet

    E52 - 55m - Jun 18, 2023
  • [EN] Let’s Talk, Siblings!: Sibling Experiences

    Siblings can be both fierce rivals and intimate friends, and while they can sometimes bring us down, they can also lift us up. Regardless, siblings are a fundamental part of one’s life. And to discuss this important topic, we've invited four guests with siblings of varying age differences to this episode. Tune in to hear guests share their fun experiences with their siblings!

    Guests: Alicia, Harry, Janet, Amala / Hosts: Lorraine, Rebecca.

    兄弟姐妹可以成为对手,也可以是亲密的朋友。有时他们会”毁了”你的一天,有时会起到补救作用。兄弟姐妹是人生中重要的一部分,为了讨论这个话题,我们邀请了四位有兄弟姐妹的嘉宾加入本期节目。快来听听嘉宾们分享的有趣经历吧!

    嘉宾: Alicia、Harry、Janet、Amala / 主持: Lorraine、Rebecca.

    E53 - 33m - May 22, 2023
  • [EN] Freshman Year as a Nursing Student: Chat with Grace

    Grace is a nursing student (B.S.N.) and has recently finished her first year at Cedarville University (in Ohio, USA). For this episode, we invited her to talk about her college experience thus far and also her nursing major: types of courses, assignments, hands-on clinical experiences, challenges, and career options. Listen in to learn about this major and hear tips and advice on surviving and thriving as a freshman in an American college!

    Guest: Grace / Host: Sally.

    Grace正在Cedarville大学(美国俄亥俄州)读护理专业,刚刚完成了大一的学习。在本集节目中,我们邀请她来聊聊大学经历,并且给我们介绍一下护理专业: 课程、作业、实践、挑战和职业选择。来了解一下该专业,并听听如何在美国过好大学一年级吧!

    嘉宾:Grace / 主持:Sally

    E52 - 44m - May 18, 2023
  • [CH] Intro to Makeup and Skincare: The Value of Makeup

    Everyone loves beauty, although they may have different definitions of beauty. Putting on makeup and doing daily skincare are two popular ways people have of pursuing beauty. In this episode, we invited highschoolers Amy, Anna, Evelyn, and Lily to share their tips and experience with makeup.

    Guests: Amy, Anna, Evelyn, and Lily / Host: Esther.

    每个人都爱美,只不过他们定义美的方式或许不同。每天的皮肤清洁和护理,化妆是两种能够帮助人们追求美的途径。在这一期的节目中,我们邀请到了高中生Amy、Anna、Evelyn和Lily分享她们的化妆经验和小技巧。

    嘉宾:Amy、Anna、Evelyn、Lily / 主持:Esther

    E51 - 16m - Apr 14, 2023
  • [EN] We Got into College!: Thought Jar Co-Founders Reflect on U.S. College Application (2023)

    In this episode, we welcome the three co-founders of this podcast: Janet, who will be attending Carleton; Jasmine, who will be studying at the University of Richmond; and Sally, who will be studying Character Animation at Calarts. They share their personal experiences and insights on the U.S. college application process, from the factors they considered when choosing schools to their advice for high school students. We hope that this candid and informative discussion will benefit anyone going through the college application process.

    Guests: Janet, Jasmine, Sally / Hosts: Esther, Rebecca.

    今天,思想罐子播客的三位创始人将分享美国大学申请经历。Janet将前往Carleton,Jasmine将在University of Richmond学习,Sally将在Calarts学习角色动画。她们会聊聊选择学校时考虑的因素,给即将申请美国大学的高中生分享建议等等。

    嘉宾:Janet、Jasmine、Sally / 主持:Esther、Rebecca.

    E50 - 42m - Apr 8, 2023
  • [EN] MBTI, Inkblots, Tactics, & Communication: Unpacking Personality

    Personality can be hard to define, but it guides everything we do and how we interact with others. Join us for an episode where seven high schoolers share their insights into their own personality types. They each took the Myers-Briggs personality test and reveal their personal communication styles and preferences. Plus, we'll give you a quick overview of the Myers-Briggs test and types of personality tests in general. (Please note that people should consult academic sources for more professional, accurate information)

    Guests: Amy, Anna, Evelyn, Lorraine, Tim / Hosts: Sally, Janet.


    人格往往难以被定义,但它指导着我们所做的各种选择以及与他人互动的方式。这一集,七位完成了迈尔斯布里格斯类型指标测试*的高中生分享他们对自己性格类型的见解以及个人在沟通方面的偏好。此外,我们还会讲讲心理学关于性格方面的一些小知识,比如人格测试的几大分类。(如果想了解比较专业的知识,请咨询别的学术文章哦)

    嘉宾:Amy、Anna、Evelyn、Lorraine、Tim / 主持:Sally、Janet

    E49 - 46m - Mar 19, 2023
  • [EN] It’s About Time: New Year Resolutions

    [EN] It’s About Time: New Year Resolutions

    It is said that there are two kinds of people in this world: those who make new year resolutions and those who don’t. This time, we invited guests from both ends of the spectrum to share their hopes and thoughts going into 2023. (Includes tips and tricks on healthy living!)

    Guests: Elaine, Harry, Evelyn, Agnes / Host: Jasmine.


    据说世界上有两种人:一种是会制定新年目标的人,一种是从不制定新年目标的人。这一次,我们请来了这两类嘉宾来和我们分享他们对2023的目标与期待。(内含健康生活小贴士!)

    嘉宾:Elaine、Harry、Evelyn、Agnes / 主持:Jasmine

    E48 - 41m - Feb 20, 2023
  • [EN] Dragons, China Rabbits, & Deadly Heists: Book Recommendations

    Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde once said, "If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all." So in this episode, three avid readers each share a favorite book they have returned to many times. They also discuss the reasons behind rereading those books and why they recommend them to others.

    Guests: Alanna, Olivia / Host: Rebecca.

    爱尔兰诗人和剧作家奥斯卡·王尔德曾经说过:"如果一个人不能享受反复阅读一本书,那么阅读那本书根本没有用。" 在本集中,三位书迷分别分享了她们最喜欢的一本书,反复阅读这本书的原因,以及为什么会向其他人推荐这本书。

    嘉宾: Alanna、 Olivia / 主持: Rebecca

    E47 - 26m - Jan 20, 2023
  • [EN] Stranger Things & Anne with an E: Live-Action TV Show Recommendations

    There are many different types of tv series, ranging from crime shows and science fiction to romantic dramas. In this episode, we invited Lada and Lily to share about their favorite TV series and their in-depth feelings of the show.

    Guests: Lada, Lily / Host: Esther.


    电视剧有很多不同的类型,从犯罪剧,科幻片到爱情家庭剧。在本期节目中,我们请到了Lada和Lily来分享她们最喜欢的电视剧以及她们对这部剧的深刻感受。

    嘉宾:Lada, Lily / 主持:Esther

    E46 - 14m - Dec 30, 2022
  • [EN] Cartoons!: Western Animated Shows & Recommendations

    Janet enjoys many animated series, and for this episode, she talks about the types of cartoon shows out there, the ways shows tend to structure their stories, how shows have changed with the onset of streaming, and her many other observations regarding the industry in general. She has also picked out her top 3 shows to recommend to anyone interested in watching cartoons: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Hilda, and Over the Garden Wall. (Check out the trailers down below)

    Guest: Janet / Host: Sally.

    Janet看过许多动画电视剧,在本集中,她会聊聊动画电视剧的不同种类、故事结构和流媒体对电视剧制作的影响、以及关于这个行业的许多有意思的观察。Janet还挑选了3 个动画电视剧来推荐给大家:《降世神通:最后的气宗》、《希尔达》和《花园墙外》。(可以查看文章里插入的预告片哦)

    嘉宾: Janet / 主持:Sally

    E45 - 44m - Dec 19, 2022
  • [CH] Once in Four Years: FIFA World Cup

    Few sporting events inspire such joy and heartache, as does the FIFA World Cup. As the 2022 World Cup draws to a close, listen to three soccer fans give their insights and predictions regarding this year’s competitions!

    Guests: Andy, Titus, Jacky / Host: Jasmine

    如果有一档赛事,能在深更半夜让各个年龄段的人候在屏幕前,那一定是世界杯。随着卡塔尔世界杯进入尾声,让我们来听听三位球迷对这一届世界杯的见解和观感!

    嘉宾: Andy、Titus、Jacky / 主持:Jasmine.


    E44 - 30m - Dec 14, 2022
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