This is a great podcast if you want to listen to authentic conversations about a variety of topics. The official description is helpful: “We’re three Chinese teachers that focus on providing authentic and valuable Chinese learning materials for the Chinese learners of intermediate level and above. In this Podcast, we will talk about all kinds of things concerning China and Chinese culture, society, etc.”

Personally, I find the diversity of people on the podcast refreshing and engaging, both in the sense that there are three male teachers in the same podcast (unheard of!) and in the sense that they bring in different guests, including advanced second-language learners. The conversations are unscripted and more chaotic than in most podcasts recommended above, and there is very little in terms of support if you fail to understand something. They often talk over each other, too, and sometimes switch topics rapidly. Thus, this can be hard to follow, but is perfect practice for real-world conversations with more than one person!

Pros: Natural conversations in small groups, engaging and varied content, long episode (30-40 minutes)

Cons: Occasionally chaotic (which can be pro, too)

Official description: Hello, everyone, it’s Dashu Mandarin here. We’re three Chinese teachers that focus on providing authentic and valuable Chinese learning materials for the Chinese learners of intermediate level and above. In this Podcast, we will talk about all kinds of things concerning China and Chinese culture, society, etc.