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Sound Stories

Qz Zhang

We talk about what we talk about, like old friends with new stories.

comedy comedy interviews

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33:44

Everyone wants to be a DJ, but nobody wants to Dance

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2026/03/23

This episode has been living rent-free in my head for a long time. I almost made it a 5-minute video of me just yelling. I found a direction instead. You're welcome. We're talking about why everyone wants to be a DJ but nobody wants to dance. And I mean that literally and as a metaphor. We broke down why the barrier to entry for DJing is lower than ever, what that's doing to the culture, why "DJ" as a personality trait has gotten kind of cringe in 2026, and what it actually means to be a rea...

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70:40

Kicki Zhang | Sound Stories

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2026/03/10

Kicki Zhang, I met her though the old fashion way, I slid into her DMs. Now she's on the podcast. This is just how friendships work when you're a Third Culture Kid, you find each other in the wild and you just never let each other go. Kicki is a content creator based in Berlin, and one of the few people I know who has actually thought deeply about what it means to grow up as a visible minority in a country that never fully claims you. We talked about the "model immigrant" myth and why i...

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30:51

A Beginner's Guide To Not Bullying Yourself (Mandarin...

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2026/02/20

Quick question: when you think about the people and things you love, are you on that list? Yeah. Didn't think so. This episode is about small, low-effort habits to stop being your own biggest bully. No vision boards. No 5am routines. Just a few things that might make you slightly less mean to yourself, one day at a time. Also I have a theory about white rice and soy sauce that I think you'll appreciate. Listen, send it to your people, or leave a 💚! Just do it loudly so my mom thinks I...

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30:39

Spending adult money

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2026/02/18

There’s a difference between spending money and spending it like an adult, which one are you gonna be? I'm not saying you gotta buy what I'm telling you, but use it as a point of reference from who has spent a lot of BS money before. #SoundStories #AdultMoney #IntentionalLiving #QualityOverQuantity #LifeStandards

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29:46

10 Low-Cost Cool Things to Do (That Don’t Feel Cheap)

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2026/02/16

Not everything cool costs money, some of it just costs intention and they can create a good time. This episode is 10 random, low-cost things that make life feel better, sharper, slightly cinematic. No productivity pressure, no self-improvement agenda, just small shifts that change the texture of your day. Give them a try, let me know how it went.

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31:55

You said you like China, do you know these 5?

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2026/02/01

Everyone loves talking about China, good or bad. But very few bother to really understand it. Consider this episode is your Chinese Modern Culture 101, through five real entry points, not stereotypes, not headlines: 王菲 2008 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony 张艺谋郭培/上官喆张爱玲 I also talk about the Western habit of casually talking shit about China, while simultaneously living through their own “Chinese time of life.”, it was hella fun! Let's argue in the comments. Listen, send it to your peopl...

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55:56

“我是为了你好”

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2026/01/19

我是特意在过年前录好这一集跟大家聊聊的。问问你自己，你人生里，第一次听到“我是为了你好”，是在什么时候？这句话听起来很温柔，但为什么觉得是一种暴力？这一期，我想把这句话拆开，聊聊它如何在“关心”的名义下，对自己人生的信任。 Listen, share it to your people, or give me a 💚! Just do it loudly so my mom thinks I’m employed.

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51:33

Leeyung 李睿洋 | Sound Stories

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2026/01/13

My 2026 first guest on Sound Stories is Leeyung 李睿洋. We talked about his new album Taste of Youth, and the five albums that influenced him the most — the records that shaped his taste, instincts, and relationship with music. Listen, send it to your people, or leave a FIVE STAR or a 💚! Just do it loudly so my mom thinks I’m employed. Show love by following other outlets: IG: https://www.instagram.com/soundstories.official/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3y45LciBq3hkAiLewfzPjy...

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43:16

My 2026 Cultural Predictions

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2026/01/06

2026 isn’t about more trends, I'm personally soooo ooooover IT. It’s all about backlash now. The end of “clean girl.”AI everywhere — and the human response to it. Offline experiences becoming super important again. We are craving less polish, more personality. These are not predictions for the algorithm. They’re observations from watching culture crack, shift, and reassemble. Agree. Disagree. Let’s argue about it. Listen, send it to your people, or leave a FIVE STAR or a 💚! Just do it...

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54:10

Most Interesting Songs in 2025, to me (Mandarin Ep)

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2025/12/29

These were the songs I kept coming back to in 2025, on walks, in cars, at 2am, on repeat like a crazy person. No rankings. No “best song ever” claims. Just the singles that refused to let me think of anything else. I did not include any songs from my best albums, just know it's implied. Let me know if any of these were your favorites, or not. Spotify: Qz 2025 Choas https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0AOjDlxljwWjVt3aFcZrgR?si=b732e1ad48bb4442 NetEase: Qz 2025 Chaos https://music.163.co...

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59:20

These Albums Ruined My Standards for 2026

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2025/12/22

You have to admit, 2025 was a great year for music, and I don’t care which genre you gel to. So here are my best, not yours, mine. With way too many late nights, skipped plans, and “one more track” tendencies. No filler. No algorithms. Just great music that stayed with me. Agree. Disagree. Let’s fight it out in the comments, nicely and intelligently, please. I'm dropping another video on the most interesting singles of 2025, stay around and I’ll see you later in it. #...

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56:08

Let's talk about movies

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2025/10/16

Honestly, there’s no theme for this one — it’s just me yapping about films, directors I love, and whatever else comes to mind. Consider this episode as you and me just hanging out, talking about cinema and everything around it. Show love by following other outlets: IG: https://www.instagram.com/soundstories.official/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3y45LciBq3hkAiLewfzPjy?si=58ae298f5d86435f YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoundStories.Official

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59:49

Which these female rappers you'd know?

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2025/10/07

So… do you actually know any of these women? Everyone can name Nicki, Cardi, maybe Megan, but female rap is way deeper than the charts. I’m putting you on to the underground queens who spit harder, stranger, smarter, and sometimes sexier than the mainstream. If you already know them, congrats — your playlist is on point. If not, consider this your cheat sheet before someone side-eyes your ‘rap knowledge.’ Show love by following other outlets: IG: https://www.instagram.com/soundst...

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59:40

How I'm navigating out of a low point...

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2025/09/29

This solo episode came from a comment someone left me: “How did you get yourself out of a very low point in life?” So I answered. I share the lessons, the mindset shifts, and the little things that helped me climb out, maybe this can help you too. Show love by following other outlets: IG: https://www.instagram.com/soundstories.official/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3y45LciBq3hkAiLewfzPjy?si=58ae298f5d86435f YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoundStories.Official

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78:46

Doughboy & MKW/Coldray | Sound Stories

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2025/09/15

Today I sat down with Hip Hop OG Doughboy (yes, he’s a big pro-wrestling fan) along with MKW’s Adrian & Coldray. 🖤 I don’t know much about professional wrestling, especially professional wrestling in China, so I asked them a punch of questions 🤼‍♂️🎤.

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51:31

My favorite musicians (Mandarin Ep)

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2025/09/07

Let’s talk about my favorite musicians 🖤 and why I think relying on online music critics is one of the most unreliable things you can do. In this solo episode, it’s just me, my playlist, and some brutally honest thoughts. 🎶

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78:21

Billy | Sound Stories (Mandarin Ep)

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2025/08/17

Today I sat down with my friend Billy from Esoteric—many of you remember him from his OG influencer era, but now he’s living a whole new chapter as a young dad. 👶✨ We talked about Kanye (yes, kinda), fatherhood, and meditation. Drop a comment and tell me what you think! 🖤 Show love by following other outlets: IG: https://www.instagram.com/soundstories.official/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3y45LciBq3hkAiLewfzPjy?si=58ae298f5d86435f

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56:23

I'm Goth at heart (Mandarin Ep)

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2025/08/10

🖤 In this solo episode, we’re going full Goth. Ever since I was a kid, I knew I belonged in this world—not just because of my naturally jet-black hair, but because it’s dark, witchy, and endlessly fascinating. Let’s talk about it. 🦇 Show love by following other outlets: IG: https://www.instagram.com/soundstories.official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoundStories.Official

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95:20

Yvonne Du | Sound Stories

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2025/08/04

I've asked Yvonne to come have a chat with me, being Third Culture Kids ourselves, we have a lot of common grounds. We talked about our take on racism, food cultures, and some other random stuff, hahaha. Show love by following other outlets: IG: https://www.instagram.com/soundstories.official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoundStories.Official

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51:15

金钱是万恶之源？Mandarin Ep

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2025/07/29

之前和朋友聊到这个话题的时候，我发现我真的不觉得金钱是邪恶的根源，我们来聊聊我为什么会这样想吧。

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