Joseph Judd's guest appearances

Joseph Judd

Bottled in China

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Elon Musk

Barack Obama

Kamala Harris

Donald Trump

Bill Clinton

Nancy Pelosi

Kevin Ward

John McAfee

Carmel Harrington

David Smith

Greta Thunberg

Willie Jackson

Phil Jones

Chris Adams

Bernie Sanders

OwlTail

Like many Americans across the country, Wenqiong Xue has been fanatically making face masks for two weeks, using ripped bedsheets and a sewing machine that she dusted off from a closet in her Boston area house.But the homemaker in Medfield, Massachusetts, is more than just a mask maker -- she has become a mask advocate, long before President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force recommended that Americans begin wearing face coverings in public.A Beijing native who has lived in the US since 1985, Xue said many Chinese Americans like her realized early on the importance of wearing masks in stopping the spread of the deadly virus, thanks to a steady stream of news reports and expert opinions from China, the original epicenter of the global pandemic."We all read so much about what was happening in Wuhan on WeChat," she said, referring to the popular social media platform that has become a major information source for the Chinese diaspora. "We knew how serious the outbreak was and started being careful much earlier than other Americans."Xue and other members of a local WeChat group sewed more than 1,300 masks within a week, delivering them to several local hospitals. But even when the medical institutions advised them not to send in any more handmade masks, Xue didn't stop -- shifting her focus to the general public.Trying to convince most Americans about the usefulness of wearing masks hasn't been easy, though, due to long-held cultural beliefs. Xue said even her adult children, born and raised in the US, have been resistant to the idea."To me, wearing a mask feels natural," she said. "But they think it's weird -- they think I'm overreacting."Xue remains undaunted, determined to shine a spotlight on the topic as she believes Americans are lagged behind in self-protection due to lack of accurate information.Feeling heartened by the sight of a growing number of people wearing masks outdoors -- observed during her occasional grocery shopping trips -- Xue thinks a new US government guidance on the issue would not only prompt more Americans to cover their faces in public but also spur the demand for DIY masks."When I see my non-Chinese friends here, I tell them to wear a mask outside," she said, adding that she just ordered more bedsheets online. "I say to them, I'll make you one if you don't have it."

Like many Americans across the country, Wenqiong Xue has been fanatically making face masks for two weeks, using ripped bedsheets and a sewing machine that she dusted off from a closet in her Boston area house. But the homemaker in Medfield, Massachusetts, is more than just a mask maker -- she has become a mask advocate, long before President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force recommended that Americans begin wearing face coverings in public. A Beijing native who has lived in the US since 1985, Xue said many Chinese Americans like her realized early on the importance of wearing masks in stopping the spread of the deadly virus, thanks to a steady stream of news reports and expert opinions from China, the original epicenter of the global pandemic. "We all read so much about what was happening in Wuhan on WeChat," she said, referring to the popular social media platform that has become a major information source for the Chinese diaspora. "We knew how serious the outbreak was and started being careful much earlier than other Americans." Xue and other members of a local WeChat group sewed more than 1,300 masks within a week, delivering them to several local hospitals. But even when the medical institutions advised them not to send in any more handmade masks, Xue didn't stop -- shifting her focus to the general public. Trying to convince most Americans about the usefulness of wearing masks hasn't been easy, though, due to long-held cultural beliefs. Xue said even her adult children, born and raised in the US, have been resistant to the idea. "To me, wearing a mask feels natural," she said. "But they think it's weird -- they think I'm overreacting." Xue remains undaunted, determined to shine a spotlight on the topic as she believes Americans are lagged behind in self-protection due to lack of accurate information. Feeling heartened by the sight of a growing number of people wearing masks outdoors -- observed during her occasional grocery shopping trips -- Xue thinks a new US government guidance on the issue would not only prompt more Americans to cover their faces in public but also spur the demand for DIY masks. "When I see my non-Chinese friends here, I tell them to wear a mask outside," she said, adding that she just ordered more bedsheets online. "I say to them, I'll make you one if you don't have it."

Joseph Judd: What the West can learn from Asian countries on face masks

In 2016, three friends got together and decided to create Shanghai's first ever premium Gin. They did so by creating a brand that stays true to Shanghai and selecting ingredients that reflect China's unique spices, herbs, and fruits. A final blend of 11 different botanicals such as the numbing and surprisingly unique spice to Chengdu: Mala, and the more obscured citrus fruit: Buddha's Hand formed the unique base for Peddlers Gin Company. In today's episode, we are joined by Joseph Judd, Co-Founder &amp; Head of Brand at Peddlers Gin Company. We discuss how it all got started, the inspiration for the brand and what's next for Shanghai's first Gin brand. To find out more information about Peddler Gin Company, click here: http://peddlersgin.com Follow them on WeChat: peddlersgin About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is currently the Head of Education and US Brand Ambassador for North Asia at Treasury Wine Estates. Apart from hosting this foodie podcast, Emilie is a wine judge at Wine 100 and the official Wine Consultant for China Eastern Airlines. Her background includes a degree in Gastronomy from Cordon Bleu &amp; Universite de Reims in France, a Wine Business Degree from NC in Canada and she is currently a Master of Wine Candidate. Contact us: emilie.steck@bottledinchina.com Thank you to our Producer, Ryan Shuken, our Editor Jeff and our Production Editor David Xu. Finally, thank you for listening!

In 2016, three friends got together and decided to create Shanghai's first ever premium Gin. They did so by creating a brand that stays true to Shanghai and selecting ingredients that reflect China's unique spices, herbs, and fruits. A final blend of 11 different botanicals such as the numbing and surprisingly unique spice to Chengdu: Mala, and the more obscured citrus fruit: Buddha's Hand formed the unique base for Peddlers Gin Company. In today's episode, we are joined by Joseph Judd, Co-Founder &amp; Head of Brand at Peddlers Gin Company. We discuss how it all got started, the inspiration for the brand and what's next for Shanghai's first Gin brand. To find out more information about Peddler Gin Company, click here: <a href="http://peddlersgin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://peddlersgin.com</a> Follow them on WeChat: peddlersgin About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is currently the Head of Education and US Brand Ambassador for North Asia at Treasury Wine Estates. Apart from hosting this foodie podcast, Emilie is a wine judge at Wine 100 and the official Wine Consultant for China Eastern Airlines. Her background includes a degree in Gastronomy from Cordon Bleu &amp; Universite de Reims in France, a Wine Business Degree from NC in Canada and she is currently a Master of Wine Candidate. Contact us: emilie.steck@bottledinchina.com Thank you to our Producer, Ryan Shuken, our Editor Jeff and our Production Editor David Xu. Finally, thank you for listening!

Discussing Shanghai's First Gin Distillery  with Joseph Judd from Peddlers Gin Company