RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_c155c72f-129f-422f-9319-dc426312eb57 -- Rendered At Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:17:01 +0000 The Bund Frequency https://redcircle.com/shows/the-bund-frequency en-US All rights reserved. TAYO ADEGBOYEGA The Bund Frequency is a conversational podcast about business, technology, and culture — designed for people who want to stay informed without drowning in headlines. Hosted from Shanghai, the show breaks down the stories shaping modern life through relaxed, insightful discussions that feel more like a coffee chat than a news broadcast. From emerging tech and creator culture to industry trends and social shifts, each episode helps make sense of what matters and why it matters. c155c72f-129f-422f-9319-dc426312eb57 The Bund Frequency is a conversational podcast about business, technology, and culture — designed for people who want to stay informed without drowning in headlines. Hosted from Shanghai, the show breaks down the stories shaping modern life through relaxed, insightful discussions that feel more like a coffee chat than a news broadcast. From emerging tech and creator culture to industry trends and social shifts, each episode helps make sense of what matters and why it matters.

]]> episodic no TAYO ADEGBOYEGA diplomontage@gmail.com false full Career, Passion, and Identity with Matt Anderson Career, Passion, and Identity with Matt Anderson 2 1 TAYO ADEGBOYEGA In this episode of The Bund Frequency, TAYO & Alex sits down with Matt Anderson — an artist, designer, HR professional, and long-time Shanghai resident. The conversation moves through Matt’s life in China, what kept him in Shanghai for over a decade, and how living abroad can shape your sense of identity and belonging. They also discuss HR and team dynamics, including why some teams succeed, why others fail, and why talent alone is not always enough. From there, the episode explores career versus passion, creativity, and Matt’s work with vintage watch dials through his project, Resurfaced. The conversation touches on restoration, imperfection, time, and what gives creative work meaning. The episode closes with a discussion about AI, the future of creativity, and what still makes human-made work feel real. This is a grounded conversation about work, identity, creativity, and building a life that does not need to fit one label. In Episode 01 of The Bund Frequency, TAYO & Alex sits down with Matt Anderson — an artist, designer, HR professional, and long-time Shanghai resident whose life and work don’t fit into one simple box.

The conversation begins with Matt’s journey to China and what has kept him in Shanghai for over a decade. From there, the episode moves into the realities of living abroad, how people change through long-term exposure to a different culture, and what outsiders often misunderstand about life in China.

Matt also shares insights from his work in HR, including what makes teams succeed, why talented people sometimes fail to work well together, and why attitude, communication, and fit often matter as much as skill.

A key part of the conversation explores the relationship between career and passion. Rather than leaving one world behind to pursue another, Matt has built a life where both can exist. He talks about creativity, artistic routine, pressure, identity, and the modern idea of “following your passion.”

The episode also dives into Matt’s creative project, Resurfaced, where he works with vintage watch dials and transforms forgotten objects into new pieces of art. Through that, the conversation touches on restoration, time, imperfection, history, and what gives an object meaning.

Toward the end, TAYO and Matt discuss AI, the future of creativity, and what still makes human-made work feel real in a world where style can be copied quickly.

This episode is a conversation about identity, work, creativity, and the value of not forcing yourself into one definition.


Show Notes

In Episode 01 of The Bund Frequency, we speak with Matt Anderson — a long-time Shanghai resident, HR professional, artist, and designer.

This episode explores:

  • How Matt ended up in China and what kept him in Shanghai for over 10 years
  • The difference between first impressions of China and the reality of living here
  • What long-term life abroad does to identity, perspective, and belonging
  • What Matt has learned from working in HR and team environments
  • Why some teams fail even when they have talented people
  • The pressure to choose between a stable career and creative passion
  • What “following your passion” really means in practical life
  • How Matt approaches creativity, routine, and artistic instinct
  • The story behind Resurfaced, his work with vintage watch dials
  • Why imperfection, age, and history can make objects more valuable
  • How AI is changing the creative space
  • What might still remain uniquely human in art and creative work

At the heart of this episode is a simple question:

Do we really need to become one thing, or can we build a life around all the parts that make sense to us?

Matt’s answer is grounded, honest, and very human.

About the show

The Bund Frequency is a conversation show about business, tech, culture, creativity, and life in China. The goal is simple: to talk about what is happening in the world in a way that feels clear, honest, and human.

Some episodes will feature guests. Some will be team conversations. Some topics will be serious. Others will be lighter. But the focus stays the same: asking why things matter and how they connect to real people.

Produced by

The Bund Frequency is produced by Limecut Studios in Shanghai — a creative and storytelling company working across film, branded content, and culture.

Follow the show

Follow, like, and subscribe for more conversations about business, tech, culture, creativity, and life in China.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmD9P5UTOesbvmuauA7HGKQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebundfrequency?igsh=YXRpeXFqNjR0eGEx&utm_source=qr

Matt's Socials

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-anderson-b9497a1b

https://www.instagram.com/mattandersonartwork?igsh=OWRua2Exem5iZnlz&utm_source=qr

Credits

Temitayo Adegboyega

Alexander Yushkevich

Cecilia Li

Ana Ling

Yuliia Honchar

Songer Jin

Mila Dapkiunas 

Nick Lapaev

]]> <p>In Episode 01 of <em>The Bund Frequency</em>, TAYO &amp; Alex sits down with Matt Anderson — an artist, designer, HR professional, and long-time Shanghai resident whose life and work don’t fit into one simple box.</p><p>The conversation begins with Matt’s journey to China and what has kept him in Shanghai for over a decade. From there, the episode moves into the realities of living abroad, how people change through long-term exposure to a different culture, and what outsiders often misunderstand about life in China.</p><p>Matt also shares insights from his work in HR, including what makes teams succeed, why talented people sometimes fail to work well together, and why attitude, communication, and fit often matter as much as skill.</p><p>A key part of the conversation explores the relationship between career and passion. Rather than leaving one world behind to pursue another, Matt has built a life where both can exist. He talks about creativity, artistic routine, pressure, identity, and the modern idea of “following your passion.”</p><p>The episode also dives into Matt’s creative project, <strong>Resurfaced</strong>, where he works with vintage watch dials and transforms forgotten objects into new pieces of art. Through that, the conversation touches on restoration, time, imperfection, history, and what gives an object meaning.</p><p>Toward the end, TAYO and Matt discuss AI, the future of creativity, and what still makes human-made work feel real in a world where style can be copied quickly.</p><p>This episode is a conversation about identity, work, creativity, and the value of not forcing yourself into one definition.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><p>In Episode 01 of <em>The Bund Frequency</em>, we speak with Matt Anderson — a long-time Shanghai resident, HR professional, artist, and designer.</p><p>This episode explores:</p><ul><li>How Matt ended up in China and what kept him in Shanghai for over 10 years</li><li>The difference between first impressions of China and the reality of living here</li><li>What long-term life abroad does to identity, perspective, and belonging</li><li>What Matt has learned from working in HR and team environments</li><li>Why some teams fail even when they have talented people</li><li>The pressure to choose between a stable career and creative passion</li><li>What “following your passion” really means in practical life</li><li>How Matt approaches creativity, routine, and artistic instinct</li><li>The story behind <strong>Resurfaced</strong>, his work with vintage watch dials</li><li>Why imperfection, age, and history can make objects more valuable</li><li>How AI is changing the creative space</li><li>What might still remain uniquely human in art and creative work</li></ul><p>At the heart of this episode is a simple question:</p><p><strong>Do we really need to become one thing, or can we build a life around all the parts that make sense to us?</strong></p><p>Matt’s answer is grounded, honest, and very human.</p><h3>About the show</h3><p><strong>The Bund Frequency</strong> is a conversation show about business, tech, culture, creativity, and life in China. The goal is simple: to talk about what is happening in the world in a way that feels clear, honest, and human.</p><p>Some episodes will feature guests. Some will be team conversations. Some topics will be serious. Others will be lighter. But the focus stays the same: asking why things matter and how they connect to real people.</p><h3>Produced by</h3><p><strong>The Bund Frequency</strong> is produced by <strong>Limecut Studios</strong> in Shanghai — a creative and storytelling company working across film, branded content, and culture.</p><h3>Follow the show</h3><p>Follow, like, and subscribe for more conversations about business, tech, culture, creativity, and life in China.</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmD9P5UTOesbvmuauA7HGKQ</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebundfrequency?igsh=YXRpeXFqNjR0eGEx&amp;utm_source=qr</p><h3>Matt&#39;s Socials</h3><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-anderson-b9497a1b</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/mattandersonartwork?igsh=OWRua2Exem5iZnlz&amp;utm_source=qr</p><h3>Credits</h3><p>Temitayo Adegboyega</p><p>Alexander Yushkevich</p><p>Cecilia Li</p><p>Ana Ling</p><p>Yuliia Honchar</p><p>Songer Jin</p><p>Mila Dapkiunas </p><p>Nick Lapaev</p> 39f88848-62c6-4a16-87b2-4cfa08b8e0d0 https://redcircle.com/shows/c155c72f-129f-422f-9319-dc426312eb57/episodes/571f91cb-b647-40e8-a886-44a0ef284858 Sun, 31 May 2026 00:44:04 +0000 5017 false full The Noise, The Headlines & Why We Started This Show The Noise, The Headlines & Why We Started This Show 1 1 TAYO ADEGBOYEGA Welcome to Episode Zero of The Bund Frequency.

In this introductory episode, the team sits down for the first time to explain what the show is, why we started it, and the kind of conversations we want to have moving forward.

The Bund Frequency is a conversation show about business, tech, culture, creativity, and life in China — but without the overly technical language or surface-level noise. Think of it as a relaxed conversation between friends, trying to make sense of the things happening around us.

In this episode, we introduce the team, talk about the purpose of the show, and test our first casual segment, On The Table, where we react to a few current stories from Shanghai and beyond — from fashion and food culture to personal identity, social pressure, and the strange things people do in the name of self-improvement.

This is Episode Zero, so it is not about perfection. It is about setting the tone.

Welcome to The Bund Frequency.

Show Notes

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Why we started The Bund Frequency
  • What kind of conversations the show will explore
  • The gap between overly technical content and surface-level online commentary
  • Why Shanghai is an interesting place to talk about business, culture, creativity, and global trends
  • The team behind the show
  • Our first test of the On The Table segment
  • Maison Margiela bringing its show to Shanghai
  • The Michelin Guide Shanghai 2026 and food culture
  • Shanghai Burger Month
  • Height insecurity, social pressure, and scam culture
  • What we want the show to become over time

About the show

The Bund Frequency is a conversation show about business, tech, culture, creativity, and life in China. The goal is simple: to talk about what is happening in the world in a way that feels clear, honest, and human.

Some episodes will feature guests. Some will be team conversations. Some topics will be serious. Others will be lighter. But the focus stays the same: asking why things matter and how they connect to real people.

Produced by

The Bund Frequency is produced by Limecut Studios in Shanghai — a creative and storytelling company working across film, branded content, and culture.

Follow the show

Follow, like, and subscribe for more conversations about business, tech, culture, creativity, and life in China.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmD9P5UTOesbvmuauA7HGKQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebundfrequency?igsh=YXRpeXFqNjR0eGEx&utm_source=qr

Credits

Temitayo Adegboyega

Alexander Yushkevich

Cecilia Li

Ana Ling

Yuliia Honchar

Songer Jin

Mila Dapkiunas 

]]> <h3>Welcome to Episode Zero of The Bund Frequency.</h3><p>In this introductory episode, the team sits down for the first time to explain what the show is, why we started it, and the kind of conversations we want to have moving forward.</p><p>The Bund Frequency is a conversation show about <strong>business, tech, culture, creativity, and life in China</strong> — but without the overly technical language or surface-level noise. Think of it as a relaxed conversation between friends, trying to make sense of the things happening around us.</p><p>In this episode, we introduce the team, talk about the purpose of the show, and test our first casual segment, <strong>On The Table</strong>, where we react to a few current stories from Shanghai and beyond — from fashion and food culture to personal identity, social pressure, and the strange things people do in the name of self-improvement.</p><p>This is Episode Zero, so it is not about perfection. It is about setting the tone.</p><p>Welcome to <strong>The Bund Frequency</strong>.</p><h3>Show Notes</h3><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li>Why we started <strong>The Bund Frequency</strong></li><li>What kind of conversations the show will explore</li><li>The gap between overly technical content and surface-level online commentary</li><li>Why Shanghai is an interesting place to talk about business, culture, creativity, and global trends</li><li>The team behind the show</li><li>Our first test of the <strong>On The Table</strong> segment</li><li>Maison Margiela bringing its show to Shanghai</li><li>The Michelin Guide Shanghai 2026 and food culture</li><li>Shanghai Burger Month</li><li>Height insecurity, social pressure, and scam culture</li><li>What we want the show to become over time</li></ul><h3>About the show</h3><p><strong>The Bund Frequency</strong> is a conversation show about business, tech, culture, creativity, and life in China. The goal is simple: to talk about what is happening in the world in a way that feels clear, honest, and human.</p><p>Some episodes will feature guests. Some will be team conversations. Some topics will be serious. Others will be lighter. But the focus stays the same: asking why things matter and how they connect to real people.</p><h3>Produced by</h3><p><strong>The Bund Frequency</strong> is produced by <strong>Limecut Studios</strong> in Shanghai — a creative and storytelling company working across film, branded content, and culture.</p><h3>Follow the show</h3><p>Follow, like, and subscribe for more conversations about business, tech, culture, creativity, and life in China.</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmD9P5UTOesbvmuauA7HGKQ</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebundfrequency?igsh=YXRpeXFqNjR0eGEx&amp;utm_source=qr</p><h3>Credits</h3><p>Temitayo Adegboyega</p><p>Alexander Yushkevich</p><p>Cecilia Li</p><p>Ana Ling</p><p>Yuliia Honchar</p><p>Songer Jin</p><p>Mila Dapkiunas </p> 64fbf70c-0204-4075-9268-933807a9da01 https://redcircle.com/shows/c155c72f-129f-422f-9319-dc426312eb57/episodes/a57817dc-88d8-440c-a28e-ff520c2f0317 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:28:18 +0000 5036 false