Aric, Value Seeker
‘Raw, controversial and insightful’ – CNN
‘Some naturally stand out, whether it is by their looks, their character or what they do. Aric S. Queen is exactly one of those and for all these reasons.’ – Shanghai Daily
‘Entertaining and informative’ – BBC – UK
‘Aric S. Queen will die rich and successful or he’ll die successful…has breathed creative life into countless media projects’ – Ringier Asia
‘Ignites creativity…part of a world-wide success’ – China Daily
‘Rocket fuel on the launch pad…a real gift to start-ups’ – Frank Fradella [‘Idiot’s Guide’ author]
‘Exciting…whilst amassing a huge following’ – Current TV
‘Leading Shanghai’s creative rebirth’ – Shanghai Star
‘A scrappy & controversial professional, rejuvenating Shanghai’s live music scene while in the middle of a budding media career’ – City Weekend [National]
‘He should be on Sirius (Radio)’ – Fox News
‘Word is spreading fast about Aric…’ – Shanghai Talk
‘Talented…with a high degree of creativity and taste’ – The China Business Network
‘A key element in raising his creative profile and creating awareness’ – That’s Shanghai
‘A breath of fresh air’ – What Gives [EBay]
[Honestly]
He’s a boy who used to live in China and somehow has convinced a few people that he can produce things like radio, podcasts and vidcasts, as well as dabbling in writing and film.
He would much rather be making less money somewhere quiet with a dog & his journal, but can’t seem to leave…yet.
He’s on the road and hasn’t worn socks or a belt in 4 months.
[Shameless Self-Promotionally]
Aric S. Queen, previous American Clear Channel radio/television host, former executive producer of ChinesePod.com (named one of 2006’s ‘Top 10 Podcasts’ by Time Magazine), GigShanghai and Soul Fire Radio, executive producer of the Johnson & Johnson ‘Bao Bao Radio‘ series, director/producer of ‘theshanghaishow‘, and ‘Urban Yoga‘. Having been named the leader of Shanghai’s ‘Creatives Class‘, he has worked to establish a platform to help other artists get set up in Shanghai. In his spare time, which he has a lot of, he produces shorts on Shanghai bands (which he used to write about for Shanghaiist) and writes a column for City Weekend-Shanghai. He is also a founding member of the art collaborative [the studio]. His previous daily vlog sent to US and UK televisions, titled: ‘Shanghai Diaries‘ (on Current TV) which earned him the 2008 ‘Most Prolific Vlogger Award‘, has now been combined with his travel/lifestyle show entitled ‘Shanghai [Exile] Diaires’, also on Current TV.
Follow Aric on Twitter: @aricsqueen
