Taiwan Talk: Recent Episodes
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Taiwan Talk is here to tell the stories of people living in Taiwan, as well as Taiwanese people living abroad! Every Monday, an ICRT host chats with a newsmaker about Taiwan's culture, lifestyle, business, and arts.
On July 1, a shipment of Irwin mangoes from Tainan and black-leaf lychees from Taichung cleared customs in Manchester, marking Taiwan's first official export of these fruits to the United Kingdom for 2026. Getting the fruit from Taiwan to UK supermarket shelves was not easy. In this edition of Taiwan Talk, Sunray Fresh General Manager Kris Tang talks to Hope Ngo about the challenges the importer faced to get the fruit from Taiwan's farms onto British tables.
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Resilience has become Taiwan's watchword — but what does it actually mean when the threat could be a typhoon, an earthquake, or an enemy encroachment? Enoch Wu, founder of Forward Alliance and a former National Security Council official, has spent five years turning that question into a training program for ordinary citizens. We talk about what whole-of-society defense really requires — and whether volunteer readiness can hold up without more state support. Hosted by I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo.
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Japan-based Akira Itoh is a "drone evangelist" who has written extensively about the birth and development of Taiwan's budding UAV industry. Itoh has tracked Taiwan's progress as it endeavors to create a drone hub from near-scratch. He also shares his thoughts on why delivering on a 'non-red' supply chain may not be as simple as it sounds. Hosted by I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo.
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Content creator Sonya Chang is the mind behind "Sonya Bites Life.". We dig into her process, what keeps her inspired, and how she turns everyday moments into content that once won her a Zagat Foodie Award for her prominent role in the U.S. Pacific Northwest culinary scene. A candid look at creativity, consistency, and finding your voice online. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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Chef John Liu of Los Angeles Michelin Bib restaurant Chifa joins us to talk about his culinary journey and the inspirations behind his cooking. We dig into his ties with Taiwan through his dad, his creative partnership with brother-in-law and noted designer Umberto Leon and how family shapes both the kitchen and the menu. A warm conversation about heritage, collaboration, and the meaning of home through food. Hosted by I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo.
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She's known for documenting the popular Love Boat phenomenon of the 90s and early 2000s. Now, filmmaker Valerie Soe tells the story of the the grassroots network of "aunties" who sewed masks for their communities during the COVID-19 outbreak.The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook, is a moving look at solidarity, craft, and community in crisis. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo -- first aired on May 18, 2016.
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Betty Song is founder and head of the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce Denmark. Sheshares the story behind one of the newest voices in the Taiwan business community abroad. From her early life to her decision to build an organization from the ground up, Betty opens up about what drives her — and what she hopes the Chamber will mean for Taiwan's presence in Denmark. Hosted by I.C.R.T's Hope Ngo.
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Taiwan Representative to Denmark Robin J.C. Cheng's career in Taiwan's Foreign Service spans several stints across the United States, Tuvalu, and now Denmark. The de-facto ambassador traces his path from law student to seasoned diplomat, and opens up about what he hopes to achieve for Taiwan in the northern European country. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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In late September, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a shock announcement: that it was issuing a Withold Release Order on Giant Manufacturing -- a move that bans bicycles, bicycle parts, and accessories manufactured in Taiwan. International Trade & Customs Attorney James Ransdell explains the order, the actions Giant can take to get it lifted, and whether this can be linked to Taipei's trade negotiations with Washington. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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Coming to Taipei’s DaDaoCheng neighborhood in October is the annual Tua-Tiu-Tiann International Festival of Arts (or… T-T TIFA).
For this week’s Taiwan Talk, ICRT’s Tim Berge spoke to Matt Fullen and Taylor Chuang about one of Taiwan’s premier music and arts festivals.
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A remarkable soundtrack that resonates deeply is one of the most important components of a successful film. The soundtrack helps to tell the story, and impact the audience in subtle and evocative ways. ICRT’s Tim Berge speaks with Thomas Foguenne, a composer originally from Belgium, but who now splits his time in Taiwan, where he has created soundtracks for movies, shows, and more. His most recent project, Stranger Eyes, garnered him recognition at the 2024 Golden Horse Awards and the 2025 Taipei Film Fest, where took home the respective awards for Best Original Score.
Originally broadcast Sept 8, 2025
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Bilateral relations between Taiwan and the United States have not always been smooth. Nearly 50 years ago, an American armed serviceman shot and killed a Taiwan counterpart, Liu Ziran -- setting off a series of riots which strained bilateral relations. If you'd never heard about the incident, which took place in 1957, it's time to put on a pair of headphones and take a listen. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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What do you call your meal choice when you take a hard pass at animal product options? Do you call yourself "vegan" or is your meal "plant-based?" The two terms may mean the same thing, but entrepreneurs are making a switch from "vegan" to "plant-based" for branding reasons, and they explain why. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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Originally broadcast June 9, 2025: Anders Norell is noted for serenading Taiwan audiences with the musical magic his flute brings. Norell has made his mark as the principal flute with the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan Although he’s travelled and performed extensively throughout the whole world, he has never forgets the Swedish countryside where he grew up, which impacts his music to this day. He joined ICRT’s Hope Ngo and Tim Berge for this inspiring conversation.
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It should be a given that all animals, regardless of what their natural habitats are, feel pain. Gothenburg University Professor Lynne Sneddon, who is in Taiwan for the Asia for Animals Conference, has done extensive research on just that -- and she talks about how to better care for fish so their lives are pain-free -- whether they live in lakes, streams, oceans, and home aquariums. Hosted by ICRT’s Tim Berge.
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He is one of Taiwan's most successful career public servants. Jason Hu (胡志強) has served across most levels of executive government and has the knowledge and wisdom to show for it. He shares stories from his life -- and his new book -- with ICRT's Hope Ngo and Tim Berge. A full version of the interview will follow.
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Archive film isn't for everyone -- but for film buffs who are interested in Taiwan's film history, there is the Taiwan Film and Audio Visual Institute, which owns the most extensive collection of old films and newsreels in Taiwan. Its Director Iris Du talks about the importance of maintaining a film archive and. Hosted by I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo.
A part of TFAI's library may be accessed through its YouTube Channel.
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What does it take to turn a passion into a business? Te Company founder Elena Liao talks about how she took a passing interest in tea into a thriving tea boutique serving up teas and pastries, located in Manhattan's West Village. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
Learn more about Te Company here.
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In late 1978, Taiwan faced one of its most impactful challenges, when Washington announced plans to switch recognition to Beijing. Fears rose over Taiwan potentially losing one of its strongest allies. Members of the international community also worried about many other practical concerns, such as the continuation of English-language radio in Taiwan, and international schooling for their children. American lawyer Rob Parker played an important role in helping Taiwan through this difficult time, including actively lobbying for passage of the Taiwan Relations Act, establishing International Community Radio Taipei (ICRT), and Taipei American School. ICRT’s Tim Berge talks to Parker about his new book, "Derecognition", which gives a first hand look at this challenging time in history. Derecognition is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
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Former legislator and death metal rocker Freddy Lim can draw on many experiences as inspiration for his music, though nothing prepared him for the discovery which led to the composition of his latest song, Endless Aeons. It's a discovery that was triggered by his time at the Legislative Yuan as a parliamentarian, and which partly led to his decision to step down from elective office. Hosted by I.C.R.T's Hope Ngo.
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What does it take to go solo as a Pop/R&B singer and songwriter in Canada? Canadian-Taiwanese artist Chynna (pronounced "China") shares the joys and the challenges she encountered on journey as an Asian-American artist. Lewis spoke to us after her first journey back to Taiwan as a performer. She's currently working on her second album, which is slated for release in the Winter of 2025. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
Find Chynna's music by clicking here.
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Under normal circumstances, many of us don't think too much about the value of the NT Dollar -- unless we're traveling that is. But that changed at the beginning of May when the value of our currency made a sudden, sharp climb against the US Dollar. Chief Global Strategist for Nikko Asset Management Naomi Fink looks at the impact of that event on Taiwan's financial markets, whether Taiwan experienced that sharp currency phenomenon in isolation, and what is in store for the currency and the economy as a whole. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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The Trump administration has backed down on an earlier, hardline attitude towards the visa status of certain international students, even though it is still cracking down on America's top universities. What does this mean for students who have decided to study in America, or who are already there? Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is a global company that provides higher education analytics, insights, and services. It also releases its annual rankings on the world's top universities, available on Topuniversities.com. Vice President, Student Recruitment Kym Nguyen, addresses the questions that students and parents should be asking -- and what they should be looking for. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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It was on the first day of Taiwan's four day Tomb Sweeping (清明) Festival weekend that businessmen woke up to the news that Taiwan could expect a 32 percent%, on top of a standard 10% tariff on all its exports to the United States. But just hours after it took effect, that immense tariff was suspended for 90 days. How some businesses responded to the first announcement, and what it should do with the grace period is the subject of much discussion. ICRT's Hope Ngo is joined by All Good Gene's Founder Gene Chung, and Jay L Zagorsky, author of The Power of Cash and Associate Professor at Boston University's Questrom School of Business.
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Former KMT lawmaker-at-large Jason Hsu made his mark in office by promoting tech, and embracing the idea of reaching across the aisle and working for the good of Taiwan. He shares the inspiring story of his life before his departure for the United States with Hope Ngo. First aired August 29, 2022.
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It's a busy hive of hipster cafes, hair salons, and independent book shops. But there is more to Taipei's Chifeng Street than meets the eye, and it took a tour with Nadia Lin to get to get to know this fascinating neighborhood. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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Launching a new career isn't easy. So why would anyone (willingly) do it twice in one lifetime? Three guests -- two from the US and one based in Taiwan-- share their their experiences involving their dramatic mid-career pivots. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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Artist Ting Ting Cheng uses a traumatic experience to educate in her recent show "They told me it's not your fault. And I told them everything will be fine." Held at Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab in Taipei, Cheng explores digital gender-based violence which the United Nations Population Fund says is most likely to impact women and girls, minorities and the marginalized. Hosted by ICRT's Tim Berge and Hope Ngo.
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London-based Taiwanese wine writer, translator, certified WSET wine educator, Leona di Pasquale turned a passion into a profession when she first began learning about, then talking about Taiwan's best loved beverages from tea to wines and spirits. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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February 24th marked the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Since that time, much has changed, including a major break in US policy following the inauguration of Donald Trump. With a look at the implications for Taiwan, Ukraine, Europe and even Asia, we chat with Jakub Janda… the director of the European Values Center of Security Policy… a non-partisan NGO based in the Czech Republic to defend freedom and national sovereignty. Hosted by Tim Berge.
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From scoring a coveted Golden Apple on the Netflix show "Crazy Delicious" to cooking for Taiwan's de-facto ambassador to the UK, food blogger Tiffany Cheng has made her mark as an unofficial ambassador for popular Taiwan cuisine. How she accomplished that and what she learnt along the way is a story she shares on Taiwan Talk. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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In vitro fertilization or IVF has been practiced around the world for over four decades. Yale Medicine says over 10 million babies have been born via IVF around the world, and over half a million IVF babies are delivered every year.
But even though IVF is globally accepted, it remains is highly regulated in Taiwan, and its use is under law remains limited, even as more than 21,000 couples have benefited from government subsidies for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in Taiwan since mid-2021.
Academic and IVF advocate JhuCin Rita Jhang addresses the legal and social issues associated with IVF and surrogacy in particular, and fertility as a whole. Hosted by Tim Berge and Hope Ngo.
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Lin King is an award-winning writer in her own right. But it was her work on "Taiwan Travelogue" that snagged both her and author Yang Shuang-zi the highly coveted National Book Award 2024 for Translated Literature. Lin discusses her work and what's next. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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Everyone dreams of owning a business… but few people are honest about the challenges the endeavor can bring. Enter Jean-Trophime "Fim" Salomon; he's a former electronics industry executive and new owner of Taipei's Lutetia bakery. He talks about why -- and how -- he took on the task of rebuilding the decades-old Tienmu establishment. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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She was in entertainment -- the "family business" -- and with a famous uncle (高凌風)… but it was only a matter of time before Lareine Hsu (徐瑞蓮) decided it was time to make a switch. As the chef of a new and noteworthy Danbi in Los Angeles' Koreatown, Chef L now makes waves with her cooking. She talks swapping careers and what sustains her. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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Telling and amplifying Taiwan's story in the US capital is not easy -- but John Dotson does just that through his role as Deputy Director of the Global Taiwan Institute -- a Washington DC-based think-tank dedicated to telling the Taiwan story. Dotson tells us about how he discovered Taiwan, what keeps him drawn to the island to this day, and why the task of helping craft a narrative for Taiwan as it seeks its place in the world is critical, particularly as the world navigates these challenging times. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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She made history by becoming the first woman to win to the Malko Competition -- an international competition for young conductors held every three years by the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Taiwan American conductor Mei-Ann Chen talks about her trailblazing journey which took her from Taiwan's music schools to the best-known classical music chambers in the United States and Europe. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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People from around the world are joining forces to raise Taiwan’s visibility on the global stage. ICRT’s Tim Berge talks to Ming Chiang, the president of Hello Taiwan. Founded in 2018, Hello Taiwan is dedicated to helping the world better understand Taiwan, its people and culture, and at the same time — do charity work to demonstrate Taiwan’s compassion and goodwill.
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YouBikes are an economical and easy way to get around Taiwan cities. Join us as we talk to YouBike CEO Vicky Yang and examine how the bright yellow bikes provide eco-friendly transportation and a healthy lifestyle to Taiwan residents — from Keelung to Taitung.
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Vegetarians in Taipei were taken aback and saddened when Herban Kitchen announced it would close in November 2024 after 10 years. Owner Marco Henry Lapka talks about the factors that triggered the end of his popular restaurant, and whether there was still a place for vegetarian dining in Taipei. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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Ron Stuart has been an institution at ICRT since the 1990s… far longer than a good number of us have been around. He talks about what drew him to radio, the career opportunity he walked away from, and what eventually brought him to Taiwan. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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What was life like for a Taiwan immigrant starting life in the United States in the 1970s? Kunagnan Hsiao talks about what it was like to leave Taiwan at a time when many felt they had no options. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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On October 29, 2024 the Ministry of Justice issued a set of proposals looking to increase penalties for illegal abortions, much to the consternation of women's rights advocates in the country. One of those amendments would increase fines for pregnant women who have abortions in circumstances outside those listed in the Genetic Health Act from NT$3,000 to NT$80,000. The law took many aback, because there was a general belief that abortion was legal in Taiwan.
What is the truth behind the status of abortion in Taiwan? Lawyer Audrey Shih-Wei Lu of Taipei's Ru Shih Quan Law Office takes a deep dive into the issue. Hosted by Tim Berge and Hope Ngo.
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Everyone dreams of becoming The Next Big Thing in Tech. But what does it really take to get there? Angel Investor Ryan Yang shares his experiences about what got him started in tech, and what he looks for when he's putting his faith in the future of a company. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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Dr Lin Jing-yi discusses Taiwan’s public health, and new programs to promote preventative medicine and mental health. Hosted by ICRT's Tim Berge
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Some cooks dream about opening an award-winning restaurant… but not Cookinn Taiwan's Chelsea Tsai, who says she finds great joy in teaching people how to bring Taiwan cuisine into their homes. She explains how and why teaching students how to cook is more of a passion than cooking for others in a restaurant. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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Matt Bronsil and Taylor Sharp have been making improv audiences in Taichung (and sometimes Taipei) laugh as part of the central Taiwan comedy group Skits and Giggles. In this episode they talk about what first drew them to this popular form of live comedy, and what keeps them coming back for more. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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Taiwan may be one of the most fertile areas in Asia -- but its warm, humid environment doesn't particularly encourage grape growing. So what does Weightstone Vineyard Estate and Winery do to overcome natural challenges to create wines that have been recognised by both Decanter World Wine Awards and New York International Wine Competition? Estate owner Vivian Yang takes us on a tour of the vineyards… and tells us how. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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Taipei means different things to different people… but the city is looking to make it as a trendy destination too. Organizers behind this year's "Trendy Tapei" speak to ICRT about what motivated the city government to come up with what they hope will be one of Taiwan's biggest cultural events this year. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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On the occasion of President Lai Ching-te’s first 100-days in office, we’re taking an unconventional look at this milestone. Instead, we’re talking to the unique TV host and model who emceed the official inaugural banquet held in Tainan. Kevin Tai shares with us the excitement of hosting a state dinner, as well as some of the struggles he has faced as a Brazilian-Paraguayan-Taiwanese public figure.
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Protecting the environment and promoting circular economy are important issues in Taiwan, particularly with the growing threat of climate change. To address this concern, the government elevated the Environment Protection Agency, making it a ministry… and in May this year, one of Taiwan's most noted weathermen and climate researchers took the helm. Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming goes in depth about the challenges facing Taiwan in this special edition of Taiwan Talk. Hosted by Tim Berge.
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He first came to Taiwan to learn Mandarin. But since that time, Catholic priest Joyalito Tajonera aka "Fr Joy" has become an important advocate for migrant worker rights in Taiwan. He talks about developments in Taiwan society that have supported migrant workers here, and addresses work needs to be done to improve living and working conditions for migrant workers here. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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Plastic basins, chopsticks, broom handles and traditional American washboards may not be your everyday musical instruments, but that's exactly what jug bands use to create their unique sound. The Muddy Basin Ramblers first formed in 2002, and today they appear at events and music festivals around the island. Band members David Chen, Tim Hogan, TC Lin, and Cristina Paradise were at the ICRT studios to talk about how the band was formed, what their future is -- and to share their unique sound. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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He was a sports hero in the 1960s, with unbroken sports records -- some remaining intact even to this day. But Olympic decathlete Yang Chuan-kwang (楊傳廣) or CK Yang is no longer remembered by many sports fans in Taiwan -- and former CNN Beijing Bureau Chief Mike Chinoy is looking to change that with his documentary "Decathlon" The CK Yang & Rafer Johnson Story" (奧運傳奇：楊傳廣與強森). Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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Building a career at one of Taiwan's high-tech firms is a dream for many Taiwan engineers. But for Grouper Su's Mack Chen (陳坤成), choosing between working at the world's largest semiconductor firm and helping his father-in-law reinvigorate their aquaculture business was an easy decision to make. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
To find out more about Chen's project, visit their Facebook page at 新港社合
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A chief engineer at Kaohsiung's Mass Rapid Transit Bureau about the city's plans for more M-R-T lines. Hosted by Michael Smith.
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What does it take to run one of the oldest family-centered activity centers in Taipei? Taipei Youth Program Association (TYPA) Director Mike Brennand tells us about what brought him to Taiwan, his role, and what inspired him to make a unique contribution to Taiwan society during his downtime. Hosted by I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo.
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Filipino writer and former journalist Leo Maliksi chose to make Taipei his home more than thirty years ago. Because of this, he had the chance to witness Taiwan as it moved through a time of great transition. He shares his insights in this edition of Taiwan Talk. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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It would be fair to say Pizza Hut makes headlines just about every time they release a new special flavor. But what inspires Pizza Hut to move outside the box to reinvent its classic offer a few times a year, and often with eyebrow-raising results? Pizza Hut General Manager Antony Leung tells us his story, and that of Pizza Hut's -- giving us a master class in marketing in the process. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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What's the first thing you did when you arrived in Taiwan? No matter what it was, it may not have been as audacious as Polish virtuoso Kamil Tokarski's first investment. He tells Taiwan Talk what brought him here… and he explores the significance and impact of Polish composer Frederick Chopin's music in Taiwan. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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Shieh Jhy-wey (謝志偉) has served as Taiwan's Representative to Germany and head of the Taipei Representative Office in Germany under two Presidents: Chen Shui-bian and Tsai Ing-wen. The de-facto Ambassador talks about his unlikely journey from academic to diplomat, and how he sees his mission. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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Shieh Jhy-wey (謝志偉) has served as Taiwan's Representative to Germany and head of the Taipei Representative Office in Germany under two Presidents: Chen Shui-bian and Tsai Ing-wen. The de-facto Ambassador talks about his unlikely journey from academic to diplomat, and how he sees his mission. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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It's one thing to go to music school -- another to go from there and open a chain of bubble tea shops and cafes. Kai Yun Cheng has done just that with Home Taste Jia and reveals what he wants to do next. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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Swapping life in the c-suite for life in a boat isn't a decision many people might make, but it's a move that helped finance executive Leo Seewald learn more about life as a local fisherman. He joins Taiwan Talk to talk about his goal of visiting all of Taiwan's fishing harbors. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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Leaving family and friends to live Taiwan is a given for expats and travelers here, as is getting homesick. But what is being here like when home is Ukraine, and loved ones are exposed to fighting on the front lines? Analyst Mariia Makarovych talks about her life in Taiwan today, what she left behind, and what she will take back with her to Ukraine when she returns there. Hosted by Hope Ngo.
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Pie fans in the know rave about iMomi Pies, although they probably know little about Sandy and Gary Edmonds -- the Christian missionary and his wife who started it all. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo.
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German director Stefan Kaegi likens the production of his play "This is not an Embassy (Made in Taiwan)" to a diplomatic process -- one involving constant negotiation between different protagonists. He speaks to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about what inspired him to write the play, and how he chose to go about telling the story of a country he has not really lived in for an extended period of time, but which he has learned to love.
History has no better teachers than the eyewitnesses that watch it unfold and are "in the room when it happens." This unaired episode of Taiwan Talk is an eyewitness account presenting former Control Yuan and Foreign Minister Fredrick Chien's memories and insights of what transpired after the U-S announced it was derecognizing the ROC (Taiwan). Chien walks us through some of the negotiations and events that took place; and reintroduces us to key historical figures of the time including the last U.S. Ambassador to the ROC, Leonard S. Unger who was appointed in 1974 and Warren Christopher, who served as former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's official emissary who led negotiations between Washington and Taipei.
Chien also talks about the roles of ROC Foreign Minister Shen Chang-huan who resigned after the U.S. announcement; Victor Wei-Jen Hu who was Private Secretary to the Foreign Minister H.E. Chang-Huan Shen; and GIO director James Soong in the complicated unwinding of diplomatic ties with an important ally. The former diplomat even shares the late President Chiang Ching-kuo's reaction to the events which continues to shape much of Taiwan 's internal and external policies today.
This interview is presented as part of I.C.R.T's 45th birthday celebrations. A shorter version which aired on April 15, 2024 is also available to download.
Former Control Yuan President and Foreign Minister Fredrick Chien shares his memories and insights into the hours and days in the aftermath of the US decision to derecognize the Republic of China (Taiwan), in favor of the People's Republic of China. His discourse reintroduces listeners to several key personalities, including the last U.S. Ambassador to the ROC, Leonard S. Unger who was appointed in 1974; ROC Foreign Minister Shen Chang-huan who resigned after the U.S. announcement; Victor Wei-Jen Hu Private Secretary to the Foreign Minister H.E. Chang-Huan Shen; and GIO director James Soong. A longer version of the interview is also available for history buffs who might wish to hear a more complete narrative of what transpired among those who were"in the room where it happened."
The interview was done as part of I-C-R-T's 45th birthday celebrations.
Jonathan Lin (林沛祥) comes from a family of politicians. But it took the urging of students involved in the Sunflower Movement to entice him to run for a seat in the Legislative Yuan. He tells I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo how that unfolded, and what it means for him to be a freshman lawmaker representing Keelung as part of the opposition KMT.
I-C-R-T's John Seaward chats with Oscar-nominated documentary maker, S. Leo Chiang about what inspired him to put his thoughts into a film that caught the attention of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
You can find the documentary short here.
Philippe Grelon is an avid sailor who did much to encourage recreational sailing as a sport in Taiwan. Philippe and his son Cosmas speak to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about the early days of sailing in Taiwan, and their quest to capture the top spot in this year's Rolex China Sea Race, sailing in "A Plastic Ocean" or TPE 003.
Can technology really help you find the partner of your dreams? Coffee Meets Bagel Co-Founder and CEO Arum Kang thinks so. She tells I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo how algorithms could be the 21st century Cupid singletons are looking for.
Lawyer and longtime Taiwan resident John Eastwood's social media now features curated images of some of Taipei's most iconic colonial buildings. He speaks to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about his interest in local architecture: what spurred it and what captures his imagination.
Japan and Italy may sit on different, faraway continents, but Initia's Chef Kunihiro Hagimoto says its easy to catch the similarities between the two cuisines -- and what they are -- during a chat with I-C-R-T 's Hope Ngo.
Taiwan may be a democracy today but it wasn't always this way. Writer and historian Mark O'Neill spent some years in Taipei during the 1980s -- he covers that period in his latest book in a chat with I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo.
As CEO of Taiwan NextGen Foundation, Chen Kuan Ting dreamt of "empowering the next generation of Taiwan's leaders". Today he has a chance of turning his vision into actionable plans as a member of the incoming Legislative Yuan. He speaks to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about his legislative agenda.
Cynthia Wu is a successful businesswoman and philanthropist who wears many hats. Most recently, she had been at the Legislative Yuan for just over a year before she was asked to be the running mate of TPP Vice-Presidential Candidate Ko Wen-je. Wu tells I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo what drew her to politics, and what she hopes to achieve as she re-enters civilian life.
Taiwan's Indigenous languages have gone through centuries of social upheaval and marginalisation, But many of these languages still persist in Indigenous communities - and so do the people determined to save, document and revitalise them.
In this episode, guest host Aspen Beilharz talks to Apay Ai-yu Tang, linguist and Associate Professor at National Dong Hwa University, about her work to ensure the survival of her ancestral language Truku Seediq.
Building a successful wedding and event planning company can't be easy, but it's all in a day's work for Lin Ching Ching of Taipei's Chin Chin Weddings. Hear how the self-confessed "farm girl" built a thriving business by doing something young men and women can dream about -- owning a high-end event planning firm with a designer client roster.
The dust has settled and the 2024 Presidential and Legislative Elections are behind us. What can we expect of the incoming administration, and the new Legislative Yuan? I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo speaks to Sara Newland, Assistant Professor of Government at Smith College and a scholar of local politics in China and Taiwan.
There may not be absentee voting in Taiwan, but that won't keep members of the island's overseas community from weighing in on the elections which happen on January 13. In this special report for ICRT, Keith Menconi reveals how San Francisco-based Taiwanese feel about the polls.
2023 saw the end of COVID restrictions and new iterations of existing trade ties with Western allies. Stanford University Taiwan specialist KharisTempleman looks at the year that was in the area of foreign relations.
YouTube Co-Founder Steve Chen rode out most of the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan. The (literal) move gave him the opportunity to study Taiwan's startup ecosystem up close. Has anything changed since that time? He shared his thoughts with I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo in an interview that took place last summer in this encore presentation.
What does it take to introduce a cuisine that not many people may be too familiar with, and turn that into the cornerstone of a Michelin-starred offer? Zea's chef de cuisine Joaquin Elizondo talks about what brought him to Taipei, and the role his restaurant plays in bringing the flavors of Latin America to the island.
Hailing from Ivory Coast, Ange Samuel Kouamé has made his name in Taiwanese football with spectacular goal scoring - and in 2023, he became naturalized as a Taiwanese citizen. He talks with guest host Aspen Beilharz about his story, and how he overcame challenges to reach a footballer’s dream of playing on the world stage.
With most of life returning to normal, few of us remember that it was just a year ago in November that the Taiwan government began easing its COVID-related restrictions. I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo looks back at the conversations she's had with personalities within the food and restaurant industry, as well as hospitality space to ask them what they remember about business in the time of the coronavirus, even if many of us might have forgotten.
Bed and Breakfast owner Wayne Wang has spent nearly all his life living in and exploring Sun Moon Lake. He tells I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo why he remains entranced by the area and how best to explore the lake, which international media once described as one of the most beautiful bike trails in the world.
In 2016, Peter Sutton left a successful career in international finance to create Woodpecker Learning – a language learning app with a unique methodology, informed by his own experience learning Chinese. Guest host Aspen Beilharz talks to Peter about a life of travel and innovative learning design.
Award-winning novelist Kevin Chen sits down with I-C-R-T's Tim Berge to talk about life's twists that led him to write "Ghost Town", which won the prestigious Taiwan Literature Award for Books by the National Museum of Taiwan Literature and the Golden Tripod Award. It was also was one of the New York Times' most anticipated books of Fall 2022; was selected by Library Journal for their Best of World Literature 2022; and was longlisted for the 2023 PEN Translation Prize.
Award-winning jazz vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu has experienced remarkable success in both the US and Taiwan, but her path to this point was anything but straightforward. She started her career in classical music, and made a radical change to turn herself toward a new, inspired direction. Guest host Aspen Beilharz talks with Lu about her journey in music and what drives her now as an artist.
It might be difficult to find a link between a traditional condiment like soy sauce with a western style beverage like kombucha.
Gene Chung shows I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo how he bridged the gap between the traditional condiment and the trendy beverage; he also makes the case for taking the lessons learned from working at his family's soy sauce company (which involves fermentation) to make his personal brand of kombucha (which also involves fermentation).
For 30 years, Taiwan’s Women Make Waves International Film Festival has showcased women’s perspectives and films on a wide range of social issues. Guest host Aspen Beilharz sits down with festival programmer Huei-Yin Chen to talk about her career working with film, and the history and mission of the festival.
Taiwan is on the world's culinary map for its night markets and street food. It's not as known for fine dining, but Taipei's Tairroir could change that. The Michelin Guide describes the restaurant's name as a play on "Taiwan" and "terroir", and its cuisine, a "love letter" to Chef Kai Ho's home island. Chef Kai sits down with ICRT's Hope Ngo in a rare, exclusive interview… and yes, he fed her too.
To hear what Michelin's inspectors have to say about Taiwan's dining scene, check our our chat with Gwendal POULLENNEC, International Director of Michelin Guides here.
Theatre director Craig Quintero is on the forefront of using virtual reality to create immersive, enigmatic performances. But his links to Taiwan theatre goes back a lot further to the work he is known for today. Quintero founded the Taipei-based company Riverbed Theatre in 1998 and spent decades creating works with dreamlike imagery.
Guest host Aspen Beilharz talks to Craig about his career and his artistic philosophy.
Taiwan used to export tens of millions of butterflies a year to be used to adorn tablecloths and paintings, and as part of specimen books. But this has changed over the years, thanks to a combination of factors including rising environmental awareness, climate change, and a loss of habitat. They have resulted in a big drop in Taiwan's butterfly population. But even so, butterflies can still be spotted in suburban areas or in mountain areas island-wide.
In this episode of Taiwan Talk, ICRT's Jane Lee chats with Professor Hsu Yufeng, who has dedicated over five decades years of his life studying these spectacular insects. He compares himself to Peter Pan when it comes to butterflies, the little creatures that he fell in love with at the age of 8.
There's never been a better time to experience gourmet dining in Taiwan. During this year's Michelin awards, the storied guide recognized 321 establishments, 148 in Taipei, 64 in Taichung, 56 in Tainan, and 53 in Kaohsiung. The group was made up of a range of mouthwatering dining options from the street eats that Taiwan is best known for (aka "Bib Gourmands") to high-end dining choices -- including two newly minted three-star options. Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of Michelin Guides joined ICRT's Hope Ngo to talk about how the selections were made, and why the storied international gourmet guide is captivated by Taiwan's dining scene as a whole.
To hear Hope's conversation with Tairroir chef Kai Ho, whose restaurant was awarded three Michelin stars, click here.
Carrie Kellenberger is no ordinary expatriate. The courageous businesswoman is an advocate for the rights of disabled members of the foreign community in Taiwan. She speaks to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about a day in her life and what it is like to live in the fringes of a much-lauded successful healthcare system that has left her -- and others like her -- behind.
You can find Carrie online at My Several Worlds.
Its logo pays homage to Jazz legend Charlie "Yardbird" Parker. Its flavors all feature a play on words related to jazz. David Pan's devotion to the genre can be seen all over Bebop, the premium ice cream label he began during Taiwan's COVID lockdown. Pan joined us to talk about Bebop's beginnings and as a bonus, he gives us lessons on how to begin a business venture -- and when to walk away from one -- as a self-described serial start-up entrepreneur.
Music courtesy of Tainan's KoSwing Big Band.
Didn't know Taiwan had locally-made cheese? We didn't either until we caught up with Henry Gerard of Dida Creamery, whose products are a prominent part of the menu at a number of restaurants across the island. Henry spent an afternoon catching up with I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo, to talk about his business, Taiwan's dairy industry, and why Taiwan was --and is -- a 'gouda' place to set up a cheese business.
He's known to his fans as Taiwan's answer to Kenny G. At the height of his musical career, saxophone player Corbett Wall was a transformative force in Taiwan's music scene, which was once dominated by mando-pop and folk music. He speaks to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about the forces that shaped his sound, and whether he still plays the instrument that altered his life today.
To hear Corbett talk about his most recent venture working with the Tsou (Cou) people of Alishan, click here
Ray Ko is a freediving instructor based on Taiwan's Xiaoliuqiu Island, and an enthusiastic advocate of the sport and its benefits.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Ray about the benefits of spending time under the sea, the kinds of animals you can see while diving, how he holds his breath for four minutes, the rising popularity of freediving in Taiwan and around the world, and an upcoming freediving event in November 2023 called "Deep Week".
You can find more info on Deep Week here: https://freedivingfamily.com/deep-week-taiwan
And you can find Ray on Instagram: @freedivenomad
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What does it take to modernize a cultural icon? The National Theater and Concert Hall's Head of Strategic Initiatives Ting-Chun Lin talks to ICRT's Hope Ngo about the theatre's digital projects and how lessons learnt during the COVID-19 has given rise to a new theatre experience.
This episode was produced and is presented by Aspen Beilharz.
Ill Mo (老莫) is a Taiwanese rapper and hip hop artist, and teaches English as an assistant professor at Chihlee University (致理科技大學).
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Ill Mo about how he became a part of Taiwan's hip hop history, writing lyrics on both sides of the language barrier, and the hardest things to teach today's students.
You can find Ill Mo's new album "Becoming" on Spotify or wherever you find music: https://open.spotify.com/album/2Fx0ZE76LMrLhhiHRIA7yJ
And you can find Ill Mo on Instagram: @ill_mo
Thanks so much for listening!
Kevin Magee is the former Australian Representative in Taipei, having effectively served as an Australian ambassador, but under the complicated dynamics of the "One China Policy".
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Mr. Magee about his work as an Australian diplomat in Taiwan, China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia, and the fascinating situations and people he has encountered in his decades in the foreign service.
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Barry Martinson is known for his books, his music, and his work with stained glass. Even with his accomplishments, it is difficult to quantify how much Jesuit priest Barry Martinson and his brother Jerry (aka KPS' "Uncle Jerry") have done for the lives they touched. Martinson reminisces about his brother Jerry, and the brothers' legacy of service for the benefit of Taiwan.
Note: the interview was recorded in Qingquan, Hsinchu County
How do Taiwan's white-collar workers compare with other labor pools in other markets? John Winter, Taiwan Country Manager for global recruitment specialist Robert Walters gives us his take on what makes Taiwan's labor force stand out, and whether there are areas it can improve.
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Musa (明馬丁) is a veteran music producer from Argentina, who has worked with some of Taiwan's best musicians, and released his own music along the way.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Musa about the use of AI in production work, what we need to hear from Taiwan, and how to stay sincere in a noisy world.
You can find Musa on Instagram: @musa_keys
And you can check out his collaboration with Taiwan's indigenous singer ABAO (阿爆) on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQVF15jJVCk
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Churchill's is best known to its fans for its line of sausages and easy-to-reheat food. The company's founders, Lee Thomas and Dom Grant, talk about what its like to start a food business and sustain it during the pandemic years.
Faye Angevine is a French-American who has lived and worked in Taiwan since 1974, and works with numerous non-profit organizations here on the island.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Faye about Taiwan's animal welfare initiatives, local community centers, what it's like to live with 23 dogs, and her fascination with Taiwan's history and antiques.
You can find more information on adopting rescue dogs in Taiwan from the PACK Sanctuary:
https://packtw.org/
And you can check out Faye's antique showroom, the Bai Win Collection, in Tianmu, Taipei City:
https://baiwincollection.com/
Thanks for listening!
From the late 1980s to the early 2000s, Corbett Wall was Taiwan's Prince of the Saxophone. And while music is still very much a part of Wall's life, his priorities have changed; he now works with the indigenous youth to develop their skills in arts and culture.
To learn more about the program's award winning film, visit COU175586 Little Warrior.
To find out more about Wall's non-profit and you can help, visit Being Present Youth Support.
Former CNN Beijing Bureau Chief and Senior Fellow at the USC US-China Institute Mike Chinoy talks about the inspiration and genesis of his latest book, which tells the story of how U.S. journalists covered China: from the time of the civil war in the 1940s to the coronavirus pandemic.
Andrew Chau (周厚安) is a long-time actor of film, TV, and theater in Taiwan, and a co-host of two different shows on TaiwanPlus.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Andrew about the hardest parts of acting, changing his accent and appearance for character roles, and his hilarious travels around Taiwan with fellow actor Fabio Grangeon.
You can see Andrew and Fabio's travel show on TaiwanPlus:
https://www.taiwanplus.com/originals/fabio-and-andrews-outdoor-adventures/221003010/fabio-and-andrews-outdoor-adventures
You can check out "Wow! Taiwan", with Andrew and Patty Lee:
https://www.taiwanplus.com/originals/wow-taiwan/230303009/wow-taiwan-ep17-dive-into-six-sea-wonders
You can see what else Andrew has been a part of on his IMDB page:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7563749/
And check out our bilingual interview (雙語的訪談) with Andrew and the cast of Seqalu…
…on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taiwan-talk/id572456881?i=1000533479853
…on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VwAlMAn1PGXOpNutdMvWc
…and on Google Podcasts:
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZG9uLmZtL3BvZGNhc3RzLzM5NjBjNzQ2LWM5YWUtNGMwMS05ZDM5LTBhMTBhMDIwODFiNS54bWw/episode/MGU1MGVjOWMtY2EyNS00MzYyLWJjZWMtZDEwMTMyNzMzZTE1
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Amy Ma is a producer of many films and TV series here in Taiwan, such as the award-winning "American Girl" 【美國女孩】, and a manager for a bunch of Netflix's Chinese-language content.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Amy about communicating between all levels of film production, the work that goes into making local and international projects, and the kinds of films she hopes to see Taiwan make next.
You can find Amy Ma on IMDB here:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6183849/
And check out her podcast, "Come to Maamy", wherever you normally download podcasts…
Thank for listening!
Immediately after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Alex Khomenko took to the streets in protest. A year has passed since then, and he continues in his quest to keep the issue on top of mind for Taiwan. He talks about all that was achieved, and what Taiwan Stands with Ukraine hopes to do.
Vincent Soberano is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, writer, and martial artist, based in Taiwan and the Philippines.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Vincent about the action film genre, his experience with martial arts and rigging stunts, the struggles of script-writing, and what it's like working in the film industry together with his wife, actor Sarah Chang.
You can find Vincent's newly-opened production studio, Scene 8 Studio:
https://scene8studio.wixsite.com/home
And you can find more info on Vincent's films on his IMDB page:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6977819/
You can also check out our past interview with Sarah Chang, "The Kung Fu of Being a Parent", back in September of 2021, on your podcasting app.
Thanks so much for listening!
Professor H. H. Michael Hsiao is Chairman of Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation and Chairman of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at National Chengchi University. He is also an Adjunct Research Fellow, Institute of Sociology, Academia Sinica, He spoke to us about the evolution of Taiwan studies as an academic pursuit
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Irene Liao's storied career included a stint at a high-end luxury goods company. After spending time helming her family's snack food firm, she's branched and leads her own nutritious food startup, Vegan Joy. This is her story.
J.J. Chen is a French-Belgian-Taiwanese artist and veteran of the animation industry, both in Taiwan and Europe.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Jean-Jacques about his experiences as an animator, Taiwan animation's place in the world, and a deep, deep breakdown of the animation process, from start to finish. Seriously, I learned a LOT this episode!
You can find some of J.J.'s past projects on his vimeo page:
https://vimeo.com/channels/303090
Here's some of his photography:
https://500px.com/p/lapprentiroidessinges
And here's an article he wrote on Taiwan's "On Happiness Road":
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3341091
You can also find J.J. on IG:
@apprentiroidessinges
Thanks so much for listening!
Hermione Lee is an author who has already published eight books by the age of 18 years old.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Hermione about finding motivation, writing 6,000 words per day, and challenging oneself to write as many kinds of stories and characters as possible.
You can find Hermione's books here:
https://www.amazon.com/Hermione-Lee/e/B097P7LZB4/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
And she has shared her Facebook fan page, as well!
https://www.facebook.com/authorhermionelee
Thanks for listening!
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(下面的連結也包括中文版的！)
Satoki Matsushita is an astrophysicist (天體物理學家) studying black holes (黑洞), and a research fellow at the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics here in Taiwan.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Satoki about how we turned Earth into a giant telescope, to take a picture of Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of our galaxy.
We also chat about what we've learned from the image, what's next for telescope technology, and the future of science education in Taiwan.
2022年的黑洞畫面：
You can see the image of Sagittarius A* here:
https://www.sinica.edu.tw/ch/news/7177
2019的黑洞畫面：
And you can see humanity's first image of a black hole, M87, here:
https://www.sinica.edu.tw/ch/news/6191
Both links should also have English versions available!
這裡也可以看中文版的黑洞科學解釋：
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQB_-kT6obo
Thanks for listening!
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The success Taiwan enjoyed with its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic didn't come without an environmental cost. Veteran environment researcher Nate Maynard breaks down the issues which arose as a result of the pandemic.
You can follow Nate on Twitter here.
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Ann Zheng and Dray Yang are award-winning board game designers from the company "Play With Us Design".
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Ann and Dray about developing tabletop games, working with feedback, and bringing more tabletop experiences to a Taiwanese audience.
You can find Play With Us Design on social media here:
https://linktr.ee/PWUDesign
And you can catch Ann and Dray and PWUD at the Taipei Game Show (台北電玩展) and the Taipei International Book Faire (台北國際書展) in January and February of 2023!
Thanks for listening!
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Alex Kunz is a leading researcher of microplastics (微塑料) in Taiwan's rivers and oceans.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Alex about where microplastics come from, where they go, and what we can do about them.
Thanks for listening!
Dr. Lin Li-Jiang is the Department-Director of painting, calligraphy, rare books, and historical documents, at Taiwan's National Palace Museum (國立故宮博物院).
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Dr. Lin about the Palace Museum's latest exhibit on the life of Wang Shi-Zhen (王世貞), one of China's most prolific writers, historians, and critics.
Dr. Lin also talks about the museum's oldest artifacts, the evolution of Chinese literature and art, and all kinds of crazy stories from China's history.
The National Palace Museum's current exhibition will be open until December 25th, 2022, and will reopen with new artwork from December 28th through March 21st of 2023.
You can find more information about the exhibit on the National Palace Museum's website:
https://www.npm.gov.tw/
If you enjoy today's episode, feel free to share it with a friend :]
Thanks so much for listening!
Cheng Ming-Dean (鄭明典) is the Director-General of the Central Weather Bureau (氣象局), or the CWB, which researches and forecasts weather, ocean conditions, seismology (basically earthquakes), and even astronomy!
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Mr. Cheng about Taiwan's record-setting rainbows, weather forecast technology, the effects of climate change on Taiwan's weather, rising sea levels, how typhoons are named, and whether a giant dehumidifier could save Taiwan from drought.
You can find all kinds of information on Taiwan's atmosphere on the Central Weather Bureau website: https://www.cwb.gov.tw/eng/
And if you'd like some occasional updates on Taiwan's weather phenomena, you can follow Mr. Cheng himself! https://www.facebook.com/mdc.cwb
And if you enjoyed this episode of Taiwan Talk, feel free to leave us an iTunes, or share it with a friend :] Thanks for listening!
Cheng Ming-Dean (鄭明典) is the Director-General of the Central Weather Bureau (氣象局), or the CWB, which researches and forecasts weather, ocean conditions, seismology (basically earthquakes), and even astronomy!
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Mr. Cheng about Taiwan's record-setting rainbows, weather forecast technology, the effects of climate change on Taiwan's weather, rising sea levels, how typhoons are named, and whether a giant dehumidifier could save Taiwan from drought.
You can find all kinds of information on Taiwan's atmosphere on the Central Weather Bureau website: https://www.cwb.gov.tw/eng/
And if you'd like some occasional updates on Taiwan's weather phenomena, you can follow Mr. Cheng himself! https://www.facebook.com/mdc.cwb
And if you enjoyed this episode of Taiwan Talk, feel free to leave us an iTunes, or share it with a friend :] Thanks for listening!
This week, ICRT's Tim Berge talks to some of the candidates and their campaigns in the run up to Taiwan's 2022 mayoral elections.
Liam Fanning is the organizer of the upcoming "Taipei Shorts V", the fifth installment of a series of short theater plays, produced by the local performance community, set to debut from Friday, November 11th, for two weekends!
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Liam about this year's list of plays, their production process, and the future of multi-language theater in Taiwan.
You can get tickets for Taipei Shorts here: https://tickets.udnfunlife.com/application/UTK02/UTK0201_.aspx?PRODUCT_ID=N27GD1OV
And you can follow Taipei Shorts on social media, for more performances in the years to come! Instagram: @taipeishorts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaipeiShorts
Thanks for listening!
Meet Enoch Wu, Director of the Forward Alliance and named one of Time's 100 Next 2022. He talks about the experiences that shaped him, the dreams that inspire him, and the passions that keep him moving ahead.
You can find Wu on Twitter: @Enoch_TW.
Thank you for listening.
Meet Enoch Wu, Director of the Forward Alliance and named one of Time's 100 Next 2022. He talks about the experiences that shaped him, the dreams that inspire him, and the passions that keep him moving ahead.
You can find Wu on Twitter: @Enoch_TW.
Thank you for listening.
John Murn is the executive director and a co-founder of All Hands Taiwan, a non-profit helping people and organizations all over the island to network and foster professional connections.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with John about forging career paths for both locals and expats alike, finding sustainability for All Hands, and what Taiwan can do to attract more foreign talent.
Check out the All Hands website: https://www.allhandstaiwan.org/
And follow them on Instagram: @allhandstw
Thanks for listening!
John Murn is the executive director and a co-founder of All Hands Taiwan, a non-profit helping people and organizations all over the island to network and foster professional connections.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with John about forging career paths for both locals and expats alike, finding sustainability for All Hands, and what Taiwan can do to attract more foreign talent.
Check out the All Hands website: https://www.allhandstaiwan.org/
And follow them on Instagram: @allhandstw
Thanks for listening!
Taiwan might know Frederic Laplanche as a diplomat and former head of the European Economic and Trade Office. But Mr Laplanche will also remembered for something else -- as the author of a book that provides a bird's eye view of 300 years of Taiwan history seen through French eyes.
Thank you for listening.
Taiwan might know Frederic Laplanche as a diplomat and former head of the European Economic and Trade Office. But Mr Laplanche will also remembered for something else -- as the author of a book that provides a bird's eye view of 300 years of Taiwan history seen through French eyes.
Thank you for listening.
Bryan D. Hopkins is a filmmaker living in Taiwan, who recently returned from filming a documentary in Ukraine.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Bryan about how Ukrainians are coping with Russia's invasion, how it compares to the relationship between Taiwan and China, and what Taiwan can do to prepare itself amid constantly-changing geopolitics.
You can find Bryan's previous documentary about the 2010 BP Oil Spill, "Dirty Energy", on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7B_SPj1s8
And you can keep up with Bryan on Instagram: @bryanoutside76
And in you're in Taipei, you can get DELICIOUS bread at his bakery "Flavor the World": 新北市新店區三民路94巷14號 No. 14, Lane 94, Sanmin Rd, Xindian District, New Taipei City (Seriously, he brought a loaf of sourdough bread to the interview. It was awesome. Get some.)
And that's it for this episode… thanks for listening!
Joe Zhuang is the former Deputy Manager of the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation, or IPCF, an organization that shares and celebrates indigenous news, music, art, documentaries, and cultural events.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Joe about the IPCF's TV and radio channels, fighting cultural stereotypes, and keeping Taiwan's many indigenous languages alive.
Check out the IPCF website, for info on their various media and events: www.ipcf.org.tw
Thanks for listening!
Sascha Zeegers is an astronomer researching interstellar dust, with Academia Sinica in Taiwan and scientists around the world.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Sascha about her upcoming project with the James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST, and how these tiny dust particles throughout our galaxy play an important role in the birth of stars.
Thanks for listening!
Liting Tan, also known as “Uncle Southside”, is a seasoned performer organizing an upcoming show for Taipei’s Fringe Festival, a city-wide cultural season for all kinds of performing arts.
ICRT’s Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Liting about their show “Journey to the Jest”, a wild adaptation of the well-known myth that starred such characters as Wu Kong, the Monkey King… and a horse?!
“Journey to the Jest” will be performed in Mandarin, with English subtitles, at "Venue" (濕地), on the evenings of September 1st and 2nd.
"Venue" address: Taipei City, Zhongshan District, Linsen North Road, Lane 107, No. 10
Liting also has an earlier show this weekend, “Drag Mania”, at Two Three Comedy, on Saturday, August 20th.
Check out their shows soon, and follow Uncle Southside on Instagram: @southside.tingles.king
Thanks for listening!
Debbie Liu is an animal lover, DJ, and co-owner of one of Kaohsiung's most popular hang out spots. She talks about rising through the ranks at Brickyard, managing the business during COVID-19, and her family's experience trying to evade Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Join ICRT's Paz Bueno in her first rendition of Taiwan Talk.
Jenna Lynn Cody is the writer behind the blog "Lao Ren Cha", a commentary and resource hub for English speakers here in Taiwan.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Jenna Lynn Cody about finding resources for English speakers in Taiwan, literature about the island's history, and a better future for foreign teachers in the country.
You can find the Lao Ren Cha blog here: https://laorencha.blogspot.com
And you can find Jenna on Twitter: @laorenchanna
You can also find her work on Ketagalan Media: https://ketagalanmedia.com/author/jenna-lynn-cody/
Jenna is also an admin for "Super Awesome Taiwan Women" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1162094783892835/
Thanks for listening!
Achim Hake has been in Taiwan since the 1990s, and has seen Taiwan's hotel industry grow and evolve into what it is today.
He shares the more memorable moments of his career with ICRT's Hope Ngo, along with insight into what he feels will be the future of Taiwan tourism as we emerge from aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thanks for listening.
Manav Mehta is the curator and host of Red Room Rendezvous, a.k.a. R3, a restaurant, bar, and event space in Taipei.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Manav about the history of Red Room, international communities in Taipei, and Manav's current adventures with a percussion instrument called a "handpan".
You can find Red Room Rendezvous on Instagram: @r3.taipei
Follow Manav on Instagram as well: @aspiring_azul
Thanks for listening!
Ashley Tong was just eight when she first played with the Taipei Symphony Orchestra. Today she is one of a three-person group known as the Heathcliff Trio, which went on to win first prize at the 9th International Johannes Brahms Chamber Music Competition.
ICRT's Hope Ngo speaks to Tong about the path from child violinist to award-winning musician.
Visit the Heathcliff Trio here to learn more about this talented group.
Thanks for listening.
Lukas Engstrom is a Swedish YouTuber based here in Taiwan, who has collaborated with various content creators all over the island.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Lukas about what it's like living with YouTubers, and which videos seem to appeal to which audiences so far.
You can check out Lukas' channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3LxWTmKK24
And you can also find him on Instagram: @lukasengstrom
Thanks for listening!
Rifat, also known as 吳鳳 (Wu Feng), is a Turkish-Taiwanese host, comedian, and actor in Taiwan, and the first foreigner to win Taiwan's Golden Bell Award, in 2012.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Rifat about his experiences as a bridge between Taiwan and his home country of Turkey, as well as his recent collaboration with TaiwanPlus, on shows such as "Live From Taiwan" and "Legit Mando".
You can find more from Rifat online: Instagram: @rifatkarlova YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%E5%90%B3%E9%B3%B3Rifat
Thanks for listening!
Sam Yarbs is a co-founder of the Two Three Comedy Club in Taipei, and a standup comedian with international accolades.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Sam about his work on The Night Night Show (博恩夜夜秀), comedy across the language barrier, and the future of standup in Taiwan.
You can find info on Two Three Comedy's upcoming shows: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwoThreeComedy Instagram: @twothreecomedy
And you can find Sam on Instagram: @sam.yarbs
Thanks for listening!
Taiwanese-American food blogger Frankie Gaw walked away from a successful career in tech and became a rising star within the highly competitive world of food blogging.
ICRT’s Hope Ngo speaks to Gaw about what enticed him to swap a successful career in tech for food, and what he did to get his new cookbook “First Generation” ready for publication.
Thanks for listening!
You can find and follow Frankie on his blog, Little Fat Boy or on Instagram.
William Stanton served as Director for the American Institute in Taiwan -- the organization charged with maintaining relations between the U.S. and Taiwan -- between 2009 to 2012.
ICRT's Hope Ngo speaks to Stanton about what inspired him to enter the foreign service, how he feels about being a teacher at this critical juncture in modern history, and how he feels about China, and his country's exchanges with Taiwan today.
Thanks for listening!
Matan Shelomi is a professor of entomology (the study of insects) at National Taiwan University, and the first guest to make a return appearance on Taiwan Talk, after our previous journey through the world of insects in late 2020.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Matan to learn about why some people get bitten by mosquitoes more often, which insects taste the best, and why insect species are disappearing at such an alarming rate.
Thanks for listening!
Stephen Rong is a renaissance man of performance, as an actor, singer, dancer, model, podcaster, and radio DJ.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Stephen about his role in the acapella group "Awkwapella", and its stark contrast with his murder-mystery podcast, "The Dark Forest".
You can find Stephen on Instagram: @therongone
And you can find his acapella group here: @awkwapella
And if you understand Chinese, you can check out his podcast, 【暗黑森林 The Dark Forest】: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qKknXOhcJS0hxrKUSkNeB
Thanks for listening!
Professor Joseph Allen's book "Taipei: City of Displacements" tells the story behind Taiwan's unique architecture -- from the Japanese colonial era to the current time.
ICRT's Hope Ngo invites Professor Allen on an imaginary walk along the streets leading to Taipei's Ketagalan Boulevard, to tell audiences about two of the most distinctive buildings in the area.
Thanks for listening!
Kassy Cho is an independent journalist and founder of Almost.co, a media outlet focused on getting news stories to the internet's younger generations.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Kassy about internet journalism, and thinking visually to present stories to new audiences.
You can find Kassy's news pages on Instagram: English: @almost.co Chinese: @almost.ch
Or her personal page here: @kassy
You can also find the Instagram page she worked on with Buzzfeed here: @world
Thanks for listening!
Director and filmmaker Eric Rettstadt joins us on Taiwan Talk this week to discuss his new short movie "Tank Fairy" which stars Taiwan drag queen Marian Mesula. The film has enjoyed screenings at a number of prestigious film festival across the US. It tells the story of a fabulous gas delivery agent that meets a schoolboy in Taipei City and turns his world upside down.
Isabella Tan is a young filmmaker raised in Taiwan and Malaysia, also having spent some time making films in the U.S.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Isabella about her experiences in the film industry, and Asian representation in front of and behind the cameras.
You can find Isabella's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/its.bellatan/
And her Vimeo page here: https://vimeo.com/isabellatan
Thanks for listening!
Quincy Davis is a professional basketball player for the New Taipei Kings, and has been a crucial player on Taiwan's national basketball team.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Quincy about his experience becoming a Taiwanese citizen, playing basketball for Taiwan around the world, and inspiring the younger generations of Taiwan to try their hands and feet at sports.
You can see some of Quincy's games on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PLEAGUEofficial
You can follow Quincy on Instagram: @q.davis3
And check out his restaurant for some amazing vegan food! https://www.facebook.com/uncleqvegan/
Thanks for listening!
Academia Sinica's Shashank Keshavmurthy is a coral reef specialist who has lived in Taiwan for more than a decade.
ICRT's Hope Ngo speaks to Keshavmurthy about the lethal combination of climate change and relentless human interest that's threatening the coral reefs around Xiaoliuqiu.
Thanks for listening.
Tobie Openshaw is a filmmaker, photographer, and advocate for Taiwan's next generation of visual storytellers.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Tobie about his work with Taiwan's indigenous stories, his experience documenting the Sunflower Movement in 2014, and the hurdles that young filmmakers have to overcome in getting their work into the world.
Join Tobie's group "Filmmaker Nights Taipei" for some valuable insight into filmmaking: https://www.facebook.com/groups/607185949394560
Thanks for listening!
Emily Wu is the CEO and co-founder of Ghost Island Media, one of Taiwan's most popular podcast networks.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Emily about Ghost Island Media's first shows, her work in Taiwan's media industry, and the future of podcasts in Taiwan.
You can find a list of Ghost Island Media's shows on their website: https://ghostisland.media/
On on their instagram: @ghostislandme
Here's a link to one of their English shows, "Waste Not Why Not", on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gQASkmr41ITwHegixRwE8
And check out their recent audio documentary in Chinese, 【一年的告白】： https://open.spotify.com/show/0wyy0JpqXvy2cPtGTaA0GC
Thanks for listening!
Priya Lalwani-Purswaney, also known as 李眉君, is a professional interpreter of Chinese, English, and Hindi, and an organizer of Indian cultural events in Taiwan.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Priya about her experience growing up in Taiwan, her work as a simultaneous interpreter, and her role as a cultural bridge between India and Taiwan.
You can find Priya's Translation and Interpreting Services here: https://www.facebook.com/PriyaTranslator/
Check out the events and support group "Indians In Taiwan", which Priya founded and manages: https://www.facebook.com/IndiansInTaiwan/
Thanks for listening!
Liam Fanning is organizing the upcoming "Taipei Shorts IV", the fourth installment of a series of short plays, going on stage in early January 2022!
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Liam about writing, directing, and acting, as well as how Taipei Shorts is keeping English- and multi-language theater alive in Taiwan.
Find tickets to Taipei Shorts here: bit.ly/taipeishorts
Find out more about Taipei shorts online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/219116397022862 Instagram: @taipeishorts
And find Liam on Instagram: @liamfliamfliamf
Thanks for listening!
Jim Geddes is the founder and bandleader of the Taipei Professional Orchestra Big Band, as well as a freelance musician and woodwind instrumentalist extraordinaire.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Jim about the TPO Big Band, gathering musicians in a pandemic, and his background on Broadway.
You can find the TPO Big Band's new album here: https://tpotaipei.bandcamp.com/album/tpo-live-at-yuchen-cinema-studios
Follow TPO for more info on performances around Taiwan: Instagram: @tpotaipei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TPOTaipei
Thanks for listening!
Satoki Matsushita is an astrophysicist who has worked with international projects like the Event Horizon Telescope and the Greenland Telescope Project, which have contributed to humanity's first imaging of a black hole, millions of lightyears from Earth.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Satoki about his research on black holes, his work with telescopes around the world, and his personal journey of learning astrophysics.
CORRECTION NOTE: In the interview, Satoki mentions the use of an "S.I.S.", which should be a "superconductor-insulator-superconductor", not a "semiconductor". Thanks to Satoki for clarifying in post!
You can read about Satoki in Chinese here: https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/life/breakingnews/2441505
More info on the Event Horizon Telescope: https://eventhorizontelescope.org/
And a short documentary on the Greenland Telescope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkSSk5zEVC0
Thanks for listening!
Bonnie Lin and Angela Hsiung are professional street dancers, and are directing an immersive dance performance called "Lili", which is set to open for the weekend of December 11th and 12th.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks to Bonnie and Angela about their show Lili, immersive dance, training during the pandemic, and their experiences with street dance.
Follow them on instagram: Lili: @lili20210717 Bonnie: @ahbong_moveon Angela: @angelahsiung
Thanks for listening!
Mark Hsu, found of outsourcing service provider and consulting agency 11th Fleet joins the podcast this week to talk about his organisation and the new, decentralised business environment that organisations around the world are slowly starting to adopt.
Brian Hioe is a founding member of New Bloom Magazine, and a regular correspondent for news agencies including Taiwan Plus and ICRT.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks to Brian about his recent contribution to an extensive feature story on Taiwan by HBO's "Last Week Tonight", hosted by John Oliver, which is some of the most mainstream coverage of Taiwan by the U.S. in recent years.
You can find more from Brian on New Bloom: https://newbloommag.net/
And you can follow Brian on social media: https://twitter.com/brianhioe
Thanks for listening!
French filmmaker Aurelien Jegou joins us on this week's episode of Taiwan Talk to discuss his love of Taiwanese cinema, and two of the short movies he has produced since moving to Taiwan over five years ago. You can find more information about Aurelien's work at www.aurelien-binggan.com.
Eddy Gonzalez is the owner of the restaurant "Eddy's Cantina" in Taipei, where he hosts the weekly live show "Eddy LIVE".
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Eddy about running a restaurant through the pandemic, what he's learned from hosting a live show, and how to turn a Wednesday into a Friday.
You can see his show on YouTube every Wednesday at 7 PM: https://www.eddy.live/
And you can follow him on Instagram: Eddy LIVE: @eddy.live.tw Eddy's Cantina: @eddyscantina
Thanks for listening!
LGBTQ advocate and business-owner Olivia Wu joins us on Taiwan Talk this week to talk about her organization The Light Program. The organization offers holistic healing services and is involved in community-building activities in Taiwan. Olivia has also helped organize Asia Rainbow Ride - a biking event to raise money for LGBTQ charities.
Ray Ko is a freediving instructor on the island of Xiaoliuqiu, off the coast of Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Ray about the different kinds of diving, ocean stories, sea life, and pushing the limits of one's own diving potential.
You can find more info on diving lessons with Ray here: https://www.freedivenomadtaiwan.com/
Follow Ray on instagram: @freedivenomad
And check out his educational podcast on diving, called: Total Beginner Freedive Podcast
Thanks for listening!
This final episode in the Renewable Energy and Taiwan series features representative of Siemens Taiwan Anthony Tam, who talks about the company’s Smart City concept for sustainable energy usage. Anthony discusses the three key Smart City initiatives of “grid edge”, smart buildings, and smart electrification, and explains where these have been implemented in Taiwan and around the world.
Sarah Chang is an action film star turned podcaster, and host of "The Kungfu Momma Show".
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Sarah about her show, parenting experts, bringing the tenets of martial arts into everyday life, normalizing Asian representation in film, and her experiences on all sides of the cameras and microphones.
You can hear more on the Kungfu Momma Show podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gqwx6udyAczkDLh7B0hWr Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kungfu-momma-show-功夫媽媽秀
You can follow Sarah on other platforms as well: Instagram: @starringsarahchang YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/starringsarahchang/
And you can learn more about film acting and production with Sarah here: https://scene8studio.wixsite.com/home
Thanks for listening!
Seqalu is a TV series focusing on a critical piece of Taiwan's history, at the crossroads of indigenous culture and foreign influence.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Seqalu's director Jui-Yuan Tsao (曹瑞原), as well as starring actors Andrew Chau (周厚安) and Chien-Wei Huang (黃健瑋).
This episode is the full bilingual interview, with all responses presented in their original languages.
Seqalu is available on Netflix in Taiwan… Check it out when you get the chance!
Thanks for listening!
Seqalu is a TV series focusing on a critical piece of Taiwan's history, at the crossroads of indigenous culture and foreign influence.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Seqalu's director Jui-Yuan Tsao (曹瑞原), as well as starring actors Andrew Chau (周厚安) and Chien-Wei Huang (黃健瑋).
This episode is a shortened version of the full bilingual interview, but includes English translations of key insights!
Seqalu is available on Netflix in Taiwan. Check it out!
Thanks for listening!
Professor Min Lee of National Tsing Hua University's Institute of Nuclear Engineering Science is our special guest this week. Professor Lee is a nuclear power advocate and campaigned to repeal an article in the Electricity Act that would have mandated the decommissioning of all nuclear plants by 2025. We discuss Taiwan's nuclear dilemma and the pros and cons of nuclear energy.
Elias Ek is an entrepeneur from Sweden and a co-organizer of Dragon's Chamber, a pitch event for startup companies in Taiwan. ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks to Elias about startups in Taiwan, competition in the Dragon's Chamber, impressing investors, and making connections. You can register to compete on the official website, or you can sign up to see the event for free! Signups close on September 6th. https://dragonschambertaiwan.com/ Thanks for listening!
Why has Taiwan's birth rate declined at such a rapid rate? Can we do anything to ensure more people have children? This week we're joined by demography expert Doctor Alice Cheng from Academia Sinica's Institute of Sociology who helps answer these questions and delves deeper into Taiwan's fertility dilemma.
Stewart Glen is an accomplished actor and coach in Taiwan's performance community, who is helping actors in Taiwan prepare for the World Monologue Games. The World Monologue Games is a global event which invites thousands of performers to showcase their acting, in front of internationally acclaimed judges! You can read about joining the Taiwan Team here: shorturl.at/FG467 Sign up for performance coaching here: shorturl.at/eqtOY And read more about the World Monologue Games here: https://monologues.com.au/WMG Thanks for listening!
James Chien from state-run energy enterprise Taipower joins us this week to discuss hydropower. Professor Jian-ping Suen of National Cheng Kung University's Department of Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering is also at hand to give additional information. We discuss how hydroelectricity is generated and the future of hydropower in Taiwan.
Cindy Yang hosts the podcast Taiwanren, an interview show that focuses on Taiwanese innovators, makers, and advocates. ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Cindy about her experiences with interviewing all kinds of people, raising awareness for mental health, and rediscovering what it means to be Taiwanese. You can find Taiwanren wherever you normally listen to podcasts… And you can follow Taiwanren on Instagram, for more guest info, photos, and quotes: @taiwanren.co Thank you so much for listening!
Are you an avid bird watcher? Scott Pursner, director of international affairs at the Taiwan Wild Bird Federation, comes on the show to discuss how to track and treat birds you find in the wild, what issues wild birds are facing in Taiwan, and much more!
James Wong is a YouTuber living in Taiwan who has overcome some rare hurdles to become a content creator. James speaks about growing up with hearing loss, making bucket lists, and a momentous conversation with his father. See more of James' work on his channel: www.youtube.com/c/JamesWongLife And you can follow him on Instagram: @jameswonglife Thanks for listening!
Ciel et Terre is a French solar power developer specializing in floating solar panels. The company's Regional Business Development Manager Vivi Lee joins us to discuss how it is cooperating with existing industries, like fisheries, to not only increase Taiwan's capacity for generating renewable energy, but create a more stable business environment for these industries.
Migrant workers from Southeast Asia often face adversity in Taiwan, and Lennon Wang of the Serve the People Association comes on the show to explain how his organization helps migrant workers get back on their feet after a difficult time at work. The association runs shelters for those transitioning between jobs and helps with legal troubles workers may face after raising a complaint about their employer.
Lee Ching-chun (李靜君) is the Associate Artistic Director of the Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan. Trevor speaks with Ms. Lee about her performances with Cloud Gate, her sources of inspiration, and the long history of Taiwan's most prestigious dance studio. You can read more about Cloud Gate on their official website: https://www.cloudgate.org.tw/en/cg And once this epidemic is over, they'll begin to host more amazing performances. Thanks for listening!
Nicole Huang is the Chief Operating Officer at SoundOn, Taiwan's largest podcast hosting platform. ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Nicole about the explosion of podcasts in Taiwan, what makes a good conversation, and why people like gossip so much. SoundOn began with just 20 podcasts. Can you guess how many it's hosting now? If you'd like to start your own podcast, or even just listen through the SoundOn app, check out their website: https://www.soundon.fm/ And as always, thanks for listening!
Co-chair of the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan's Wind Energy Committee Bart Linssen discusses the perks of wind power in the second episode of our series on renewable energy in Taiwan. The government has set ambitious targets for Taiwan's wind energy output but what needs to happen in order to reach these goals? And what obstructions lie in the path to a greener future? Find out in this week's Taiwan Talk hosted by Ryan Drillsma.
Otis Sheu (許泰銘) heads the operations division for Taichung's newly opened Mass Rapid Transit… And ICRT Taichung correspondent Donovan Smith adds some perspective as a longtime resident of the city. The Taichung MRT Green Line is the first step in a more closely connected Taichung City, with a Blue Line and an Orange Line slated for construction over the next decade or so. If you're in the area, check it out! Thanks for listening!
Toi Windham is an activist and community event organizer hoping to bring people together over topics that we often find difficult to discuss. She comes on the show to discuss her latest project Community Convos - a bimonthly roundtable discussion with panel guests on topics that range from racism and cultural appropriation to life in the post-COVID world. You can find more information about the event on Facebook and Instagram by searching Community Convos.
Starting this week, ICRT and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan join forces to look at environmental issues facing the country and renewable energy. Professor Chang-chien Le-ren of National Cheng Kung University's Electrical Engineering department is at hand to give us a general overview of Taiwan's energy dilemma. Check back at the same time next month for our next episode of Renewable Energy and Taiwan.
Eric Tsao (曹先紹) is the Taipei Zoo's current spokesman, and has been the face of the Taipei Zoo for many years, providing updates on its animals and projects to inquiring news agencies. ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Eric about the zoo's efforts in conservation, research, and education, as well as the relationships he has formed with other zoos and ecological movements around the world. You can watch our Taipei Zoo mini-documentary here (有中文字幕！)… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cKxrRC_qVQ You can find the Taipei Zoo's official website here: https://english.zoo.gov.taipei/ Thanks for listening!
Xiao Fei is an adventurer and YouTube blogger with a keen eye for secluded hot springs, waterfalls and hiking trails throughout Taiwan. Join correspondent Ryan Drillsma as he talks to Xiao Fei about his explorations and how he chronicles them in video blogs and on his website, where you can view all the places he recommends on a virtual map. Visit followxiaofei.com or search Xiaofei 小飛 on YouTube!
Carl Hill is the host of "The Black Expat Podcast", where he shares his and others' stories of adapting to life in Taiwan. ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Carl about the wisdom gleaned from his life as a writer, a traveler, a bar owner, a teacher, and a coach, over the course of his decade in Taiwan. You can listen to "The Black Expat Podcast" on Spotify, or wherever you normally find Podcasts: open.spotify.com/show/4HDDXhpGjXc8N9rY9itwNt?si=shl3bvUYQbaMrN26DdsFVA And you can see more on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCTx8MP-1hXJaVEvvXX0QGVw You can also find Carl on social media: IG: instagram.com/theblack_expat/ FB: facebook.com/theblackexpat23 Twitter: twitter.com/TheBlack_Expat Thanks for listening!
Dr. Chang-quan Chan is a professor at National Taiwan University's College of Public Health. He talks to ICRT correspondent Ryan Drillsma about his research and advisory roles during the pandemic and what a post-COVID world might look like. Will society ever go back to the way it was? Zhan gives his professional opinion on the matter.
Adam Hopkins is a travel agent, writer, and editor, who has found himself and his industry in some bizarre situations amidst the pandemic. Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Adam about domestic tourism, writing for VICE, and playing cricket on a global stage. Find awesome local tours at his agency: https://www.mytaiwantour.com/ Get helpful information on Taiwan living and travel: https://taiwan-scene.com/
Have you wondered what travel and quarantine might be like during the pandemic? Katherine Lu joins correspondent Ryan Drillsma to chat about how the pandemic changed her life and caused her to relocate back to Taiwan from the U.S. Katherine talks about her experience flying around the world during the pandemic and staying in one of Taiwan's quarantine hotels.
Douglas Habecker is not only a survivor of COVID-19, but was also one of the only 799 human beings to be diagnosed with the disease in Taiwan in 2020.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Doug about his experiences overcoming the virus, at a time when information surrounding it was still scarce.
You can also read more from Doug's own account on Euroview: https://euroview.ecct.com.tw/category-inside.php?id=225
And in the Taipei Times: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2020/04/01/2003733765
And you can find fun things to do in Taiwan through Doug's website of online resources: https://taiwanfun.com/
Thanks for listening!
Drag artist Elja Heights talks with ICRT's Ryan Drillsma about what it's like to be a drag queen in Taipei, where the art form of drag has seen a surge of popularity in recent years, meaning shows are held across the island every weekend.
Leroy Yau is the CEO and a co-founder of Taiwan Startup Stadium, the country's leading startup ecosystem builder, which showcases Taiwan's new companies to the world.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Leroy about his years of experience in the world of creating, investing, and consulting.
Visit the TSS homepage here: startupstadium.tw
You can find more of Leroy's wisdom on his website: https://www.yauleroy.com/
See the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjcp98hJDw0
Thanks for listening!
Newly-published author and Taiwan Prisoner of War Camps Memorial Society Director Michael Hurst MBE sat down with ICRT's Ryan Drillsma to discuss forgotten histories he has spent the past 24 years researching, documenting, and bringing into the public eye.
Esther Chen is a Taiwanese-American standup comedian, actor, podcaster, and professional language coach, back in Taiwan after years of performance in New York.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi hosts today's episode.
See the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKIyZgLyWwQ
You can find Esther on… Instagram: @theestherchen_ Twitter: @theestherchen_ Facebook: facebook.com/theestherchen Podcast: 好戲開場 It's Showtime!
Thanks for listening!
Taiwanese artist Shirley Chiang, who has a wealth of experience implanting her whimsical watercolor-wash illustrations into books and articles for clients across the world, sits down to talk to ICRT's Ryan Drillsma. Visit shirleysillustrations.com for a look at her work!
Associate professor at the National Taipei University of Business David Pendery speaks to ICRT's Ryan Drillsma about his new book. The book offers a look into contemporary Taiwanese politics from both a personal and analytical perspective.
This Irish lad known as Mossy is the creator of “Nihao’s It Going: 台味ㄉ愛爾蘭人”, a fan page for memes, news, and conversation about the Chinese language and life in Taiwan.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi hosts today's episode.
See the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPrDA_XgqFU
You can find “Nihao’s It Going” on… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nihaositgoing Instagram: @nihaos_it_going
Thanks for listening!
Julia Kao is the founder, director, and curator of Oomph.
Oomph is an art space in Taipei's ZhongXiao FuXing area that hosts exhibitions, events, and workshops to bring people together through creative expression.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi hosts today's episode.
You can find Oomph on Facebook or follow them on Instagram: FB: https://www.facebook.com/oomph.arts IG: @oomph.arts
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Anthony Carlisle is the International Affairs Supervisor of the Garden of Hope Foundation, which is a non-profit organization aiming to improve the lives of disadvantaged women across the world by building a global network of helplines. The organization was established in Taiwan and has worked to support women suffering domestic and gender-based violence. He sits down to talk about his organization with ICRT's Ryan Drillsma.
Aleksandra Avli is the creator and founder of "Her Online Network", also known as HON, which helps create and foster networking for professional women.
Their app is available for free, and it's setting up a base in Taiwan!
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi hosts today's episode.
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Ljius Rakuljivu is an indigenous scholar of Taiwan's southern Paiwan tribe.
Ljius tells us about his experience growing up as an indigenous youth in Taiwan, and how his community values have traveled with him, from his hometown of Tjuvecekadan and into a more urban lifestyle.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi hosts today's episode.
If you'd like to see the video for this interview, check out Taiwan Talk on our YouTube channel at ICRTFM100. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_L8IKEYwnA
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Daniel Miller is the cofounder of All Hands Taiwan -- an NGO that connects job seekers with hirers and offers valuable information on employment in Taiwan. He sits down to speak with ICRT correspondent Ryan Drillsma.
Electronic musician and DJ Chenta Tsai, formerly known by a more expletive moniker, speaks with ICRT's Ryan Drillsma about the political and sociological ideas that have influence his music. Tsai is Taiwan-born but has been making waves in the underground music scene of Spain, where he was raised.
Taiwan Pride 2020 co-organizer Li-yi, who is chairperson of the Taiwan Rainbow Civil Action Association, and Yi-ling, who organizes the Pride charity bazaar both sit down and talk with ICRT's Ryan Drillsma about Taipei's Pride parade in the age of a pandemic.
Matan Shelomi, professor of entomology at National Taiwan University, joins us today to drop some knowledge about BUGS.
Whether you're into insects or not, this interview is filled with fascinating facts from beginning to end!
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi hosts today's episode.
If you'd like to see the video for this interview, check out Taiwan Talk on our YouTube channel at ICRTFM100. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBYXbdMi-tU
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Fann Meeiyuan, known by her students as Fan Laoshi, is a veteran Chinese teacher of ICLP, with over 30 years of experience.
She was previously the Director of Student Affairs at the "International Chinese Language Program" at National Taiwan University.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi hosts today's episode.
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Journalist and author Joe Henley (J.W. Henley) speaks to ICRT's Ryan Drillsma about his latest book 'Migrante'. The book details the hardships one migrant from the Philippines faces as he moves to Taiwan to work as a fisherman.
Wesuhuna Pearson is the Editor-in-Chief at Black Asia Magazine, an online publication focusing on the lives of African diaspora in Asia, with in-depth looks at the successes and struggles of their work and influence.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi hosts today's episode.
If you'd like to see the video for this interview, check out Taiwan Talk on our YouTube channel, ICRTFM100. https://youtu.be/U1fvTdCCZ5g
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Anita, Jenny, and Todd, the founders and organizers of the up-coming Mama Africa Heritage Festival talk to ICRT correspondent Ryan Drillsma.
Mama Africa Heritage Festival is a celebration of African and Caribbean culture, expressed through art, music, education, poetry, food, and community.
The event will be on Saturday, October 3rd, from 12noon-9pm.
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Casey Abbott Payne talks to ICRT about Black Lives Matter Taiwan, how the movement came about, and what people can do to help tackle anti-Blackness in Taiwan.
John Brownlie is the creator and co-organizer of Taipei Shorts, a collection of short plays in English and Chinese, performed by locals and foreigners together in Taiwan.
ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi hosts today's episode.
If you'd like to see the video for this interview, check out Taiwan Talk on our YouTube channel, ICRTFM100. https://youtu.be/yrl-Aw5MEQQ
Taipei Shorts 2020 will have three shows at the CFL Theater on Fu-Jen University's Campus, in XinZhuang District, New Taipei.
Showtimes are: 9/11（Fri.）8pm ~10pm 9/12（Sat.）7pm ~ 9pm 9/13（Sun.）2pm~4pm / 7pm~9pm
Tickets are available for purchase at the door, or online here: https://pse.is/t26zc
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Elias Argueta, a midfielder for the Taiwan Premier League on Tai Tang TC, comes on the show to talk about soccer in Taiwan.
Tom Rook, a artistic cartographer, comes on the show to discuss how he hand draws his maps of different cities in Taiwan and how he includes historical maps of Taiwan cities from the 1920s and 1940s as well as modern day maps - showing how Taiwan has changed through the years.
Gordon Kao, the marketing director for the tourist organization Walk in Taiwan comes on the show to discuss how Walk in Taiwan is different from other tourist organizations and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the company.
On week's episode of Taiwan Talk Chia-Long, in charge of family services for Taiwan L-G-B-T Family Rights Advocacy joins me to discuss LGBT reproduction rights and options in Taiwan and abroad.
Dr. Yang Yi-Hsun, the Director of the Plastic Surgery Department at Fangliao General Hospital and a plastic surgeon at the CHICING Plastic Surgery Center - Kaohsiung Branch - joins me this week to discuss plastic surgery trends in Taiwan.
Greenpeace Campaigner, Tang An, joins me to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the environment in Taiwan and how we as citizens can help save the planet.
HuiYee, a publicist representing the migrant worker's aid group One-Forty comes on the show to discuss the organization, migrant worker's rights and much more.
Sarah Thomassen, the head of Taipei's Feminist Book Club, comes on the show to talk about feminism, activism and what some of her favorite books are.
Attorney Li Pu Lee comes on the show to explain what the new National Security Law is in Hong Kong and what implementing it could mean for Taiwan.
Salahuddin Ma Chao-yen, the Chinese Muslim Association secretary general joins me this week to discuss how Muslims are spending their holiest month during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nicky Loh, a photographer and former photo-journalist for Reuters comes on the show to discuss his time photographing Taiwan and how the industry is changing because of social media.
Jimmy Wang, an engineer with a passion for calligraphy comes on the show to discuss how he's trying to bring the traditional art form into the modern world.
John Groot, the author of "Taiwanese Feet," comes on the show to discuss the basis of his book: his solo-walking adventure around the entire coast of Taiwan.
Angie Hu, the founder of Hu Creates Studio, is an animation expert who has worked in the gaming industry for Disney and Zynga, bringing a bit of feminine charm to a male dominated industry.
Erikin Chen, an aspiring digital artist and graphic designer comes on the show to discuss his artwork and the basics of digital art.
Illustrator Mia Hsiao comes on the show to discuss her artwork, how she became an illusatrator and what advice she'd give to people looking to follow in her footsteps.
Sara Hu, co-owner of Sara Nail, joins me to talk about pursing her passion of nail art and what it's like working in the service industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taiwan's Sports Administration Director General, Kao Chin-hsung, comes on the show to discuss Taiwan's stance on the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics.
Michael Wu, founder of My Taiwan Tours comes on the show to discuss his tour company and what its like running a tour business during a global pandemic and multiple country shutdown.
Jerry Chen, the CEO of Brain Navi comes on the show to discuss his company's creation "Naotrac" self-described as the first autopilot neurosurgical robot for minimally invasive surgery.
Leslie Liu, the creator of Taipei Foodie, a food blog and Instagram account, describes herself as "always hungry, always eating," listen in as we discuss food in Taiwan, food abroad and much, much more.
Lao Fan the artist behind oldfan_pottery, comes on the show to explain why he includes a human face in all of his pieces.
Dr. Fred Guo, the attending physician of the department of family medicine at National Taiwan University Hospital, comes on the show to discuss smoking cigarettes and the truth about electronic cigarettes.
Electric cello player Hsing Shen Chen comes on the show to play a few songs and discuss the difference between a regular cello and an electric cello.
Allan Yeh, one of the owners of Baires Ice Cream, a shop serving Argentinian-style ice cream with a twist, comes on the show to discuss his shop's take on the world's most beloved frozen treat.
Jeff Schwab, one of the founders of FIG or Formosa Improv Group comes on the show to discuss the improv comedy scene in Taiwan.
Alec and Alex from Taipei Bike Tours come on the show to discuss what¡¦s so great about seeing Taipei from the back of a bike.
Fernando Palma comes on to discuss being the first Latin American to break into Taiwan¡¦s entertainment industry.
French model Tatiana Baros comes on the show to talk about modelling in Taiwan, the importance of having a healthy body image and what to be wary of when first starting out.
Robert Steven, of bombdigital, comes on the show to discuss how "bots" will play a role in the future of marketing.
The Secretary for the Taipei Alliance for the Advancement of Multi Art Culture Youth Center joins me to discuss how the nonprofit organization is working to decrease anti-social behavior by spreading art.
Andre de Kock, the International Program Developer for Big Byte Education joins me to discuss how going abroad can influence the minds of young students.
Artist Kathrin Stalder joins me to discuss her artist residency at Treasure Hill and how she was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
Eve Ensler, the author of the Vagina Monologues, joins me to discuss her new book, The Apology and her global movement, One Billion Rising.
The founder of Bonjour Taipei, Matthias Bourges, comes on the show to discuss how he combines Taiwanese fruits with French recipes to make new flavors of fruit preserves.
Heather Lowder, the founder of the Tianmu Craft Fair discusses homemade crafts, the charity the fair supports and why she wants this fair to be the first of many.
Tattoo artist Lin-ya Chu of CAT TOWN TATTOO joins me to discuss her passion for tattoos, how she got started, her personal style and how she's trying to break stereotypes in the industry.
G-V Kant, one of the owners of Balle Balle tells me what the expat experience is like for him and his family living in Taiwan.
Ansel Yu, the director of the TWRF joins me to discuss one of the biggest threats the foundation believes is affecting women today.
Harmony Home founder Nicole Yang tells me how she started the nonprofit and what she's doing to help stateless children and people with HIV/AIDS.
Taiwan's former Interior Minister, Dr. Lee Hong Yuan, joins me to discuss the 921 disaster and what improvements the country has made since the devastating earthquake.
Esther Htusan, a speaker at the 2019 Oslo Freedom Forum in Taipei, joins me to talk about being a journalist, why she had to flee Myanmar and why press freedom is so important.
Louis Lancaster comes on the show to discuss the direction he's taking the Chinese Taipei National Football Team.
Tseng Wen-ju comes on the show to discuss the Bright Young Gems Event, how she became a jewelry designer and the everyday items she has transformed into wearable accessories.
Chi Chian Wu joins me and tells me how he doesn't let the physical disability he has had since birth affect his passion for sailing.
Aviis Zhong, a former model and actress who has appeared in movies like "Mermaid Whispering" and "The Substitute" joins me to discuss her background and career as well as delve into how a personal tragedy has shaped her activism.
This week I am joined by the elusive S, a grafitti artist who leaves his mark everywhere he goes.
Anthony Carlisle, the International Affairs Supervisor for the Garden of Hope Foundation, joins me as we discuss the 4th World Conference of Women's Shelters being held, for the first time ever, in Taiwan.
Fashion designer Jenn Lee joins me to discuss her journey into the fashion industry, her aesthetic, designing for Vogue and the importance of never giving up.
Holly Warlick, the former head coach for the women's basketball team at the University of Tennessee and basketball hall of famer as well as Carol Jue, the head coach for the women's basketball team at Chapman University and the first Chinese-American bask
Alex Gladstein, the chief strategy officer of the Human Rights Foundation, joins me as we discuss Taiwan, the Oslo Freedom Forum and the fight for human rights.
Fashion designer and artist, Jim Hu, joins me as we discuss his art, designs and 3D weaving technique.
Brien, the Executive Editor of Taiwan Beats, joins me to talk music, the Golden Melody Awards and what it takes to "Make-It" in the music industry.
Naomi, the owner of Dark Victory, a fashion boutique in Taipei, joins me as we discuss the difference between New York and Taiwanese fashion as well as much more.
E Ling Chiu, the Secretary General for the Taiwan Association for Human Rights joins me today as we discuss the gravity of the HK extradition bill and the resulting protests.
Diane Tsai from Time Magazine, joins me to discuss her project "Firsts: Women Who Are Changing the World" and the challenges she faced as a young, female, immigrant in the industry.
Suzanne Lawrence, the U.S. State Department's Special Advisor for Children's Issues, joins me this week to talk about combatting parental-child abduction.
Steven Chen, the Senior-Director of Blizzard Animation at Blizzard Entertainment joins me this week to discuss his backstory, the inner workings of the animation studio, the future and the advice he'd give to aspiring artists.
Divewalker/Freedive Taiwan joins me this week to talk about what it's like to explore the ocean without any equipment and just one breath.
Alice and Aurelia from ChinesePod come on the show to discuss how people can learn Mandarin from the comfort of their own home.
Joe from the Modern Toilet Ximen Branch joins me to discuss the novelty of combining the distgusting with the delicious.
Dean Brownless, one of the founders of Live in Hope, joins me today to talk about the sunrise walk the organization is putting on to promote mental health awareness.
Andy Wong comes on the show to let me know what it's like to make assisted therapeutic devices for the oldest rehabilitation clinic in Taiwan.
Artist and photographer, Cody Ellingham comes on the show to discuss his newest interactive artistic venture: Future Cities Taipei.
Gilda Banugan, chairperson of the Taiwan Branch of Migrante International joins me to discuss the difficulties migrant workers face in Taiwan and how the organization is working to support the community.
Comedian Brian Tseng, host of the Night Night Show, comes on the show to talk about life after neuroscience, the science of creating the perfect joke, producing a weekly satire show, clapping back at internet trolls and much, much more.
Dr. Lien-Wen Su M.D. comes on the show to discuss addiction and addiction treatment options in Taiwan, specifically related to substance abuse.
At the signpost up ahead, enter the mind of Taiwanese director, producer and screenwriter, Weiling Chen, the woman behind Netflix\'s dystopian hit series \"On Children.\" (Translated by Emily Chang)
Karen Farley comes on the show to talk about the launch of her new product, KP Kitchen and the International Baking Show.
Connie Chiang, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals joins us to talk about the role of the organization and what the public can do to help animals in need.
We speak to Cyndi Tseng, the founder of Hidden Taipei tours, a program under the Homeless Taiwan Association with help from Annie Lee, the Secretary General of the Homeless Taiwan Association.
O.C.A.C. Vice Minister, Roy Leu, and Section Chief of Student Affairs, Bey-ru Shiau, come on the show to talk about spreading Mandarin around the globe and bringing overseas Taiwanese compatriots back to the motherland.
World music singer-songwriter and producer Matthew Lien comes on the show to share his knowledge on binaural sound, how Taiwan inspires him, and more.
OwlTing CBO Will Liu comes on the show to tell us about OwlTing, a Taiwanese company applying blockchain in various fields.
Miaoli Wind Farm GM Hal Falls comes on to talk about his thoughts on the energy debate ongoing in Taiwan.
Digital Minister Audrey Tang comes on Taiwan Talk to reflect back on 2018 and look forward to 2019.
All Hands Taiwan Founder John Murn talks to us about the initiative he started to make valuable information, advice, and resources about the Taiwan job market available and accessible.
Alex Houghton comes on the show to talk to us about East Escapes, the tour company that curates raw and dynamic experiences in Taiwan.
Alexandre Cailleaux and Benny YS Lin of L'ARMURE come on to talk about their Taiwan-based fashion brand.
A Moving Sound co-creator Scott Prairie talks to us about how the partnership with his wife Mia began, their creative process, and their upcoming Mia-driven project.
Taipei Times Features Reporter Han Cheung talks to us about the articles he wrote in the month of November in his Taiwan in Time series.
This week we talk to Maureen Mecozzi, the Head of Communications and Information at the World Vegetable Center in Tainan, Taiwan.
NTU students and members of TYAD come on the show to share broad thoughts on the referendums being held during elections on November 24th, 2018.
Author Steven Crook tells us about the book he co-authored with Katy Hung, which delves into the history of Taiwanese food.
Taipei Times Features Reporter Han Cheung talks to us about the Taiwan in Time articles he wrote for the month of October.
Coco runs the japanese blog cocointwblog.com about her life here in Taiwan. She comes on Taiwan Talk to share her story.
An Lee of Greenpeace comes on the show to tell us about Greenpeace, specifically energy transition.
National Central University Associate Professor of Space Science Loren Chang comes on the show to tell us about cutting edge science, his hectic workload and the challenges Taiwan satellites face on the world stage.
KP Kitchen recently released a microwavable vegan cake mix to the market. Karen Farley tells us how she and her husband Patrick Bosworth came up with the idea one day on vacation, why they started KP Kitchen, and more.
Taipei Times Features Reporter Han Cheung talks to us about the Taiwan in Time articles he wrote for the month of September.
Crossroads is an experimental, cross-lingual multimedia platform actively cultivating and connecting the diverse communities of Taiwan. Founder David Chang comes on the show to explain the concept behind the platform.
Taipei Times Features Reporter Han Cheung talks to us about the Taiwan in Time articles he wrote for the month of August.
Donovan Smith sits down with Chrissy Wang to talk about Marathon running and subsequent projects.
James Tsuei, CEO of deepblu, comes on the show to tell us about the internet-based company that looks to make SCUBA diving a more media-rich, accessible experience.
Editor In Chief of Flaneur Magazine, Fabian Saul, comes on the program to tell us about Flaneur Magazine, and why they chose Taipei as the first city in Asia to showcase.
FIRA President and NTNU Professor Jacky Baltes talks to us about the robotics competition that is being held in Taichung.
Grace Carroll visits the hotline to talk about LGBT issues, including education and marriage equality.
Garrett Ball, owner of Drifters Pizza Pub and member of Yilan's surf community, talks to us about the local Surf scene.
Yi-Ling Wu, Head of R&D at King Car Group, tells us about the company's first foray into the brewing market with Buckskin Beer.
Cory Lewandowski talks to us about his running blog, curiously named fishcounterblog.wordpress.com
Joshua McCaulla and David Gavin come on the show to talk about their consulting company.
Head chef Enrico Negrini and business partner Sahil Mehrotra come on the show to talk about DiVino and FO.CO.SO. - both restaurants located in Taipei's Da'an District.
Lao Ren Cha blog runner Jenny Cody comes on Taiwan Talk to discuss the topics and issues she writes about.
Szymon Bielecki revisits the ICRT studios to provide a progress update on Hult Prize Taiwan. Then, Camila Gonzalez tells us about ReKove, the social startup competing in 2018's Hult Prize competition.
Penn State University Literature Professor Michael Berube swung by the ICRT studios to talk about disability, the subject he has been contributing to and studying since the 1990's.
Donovan Smith chats with Todd Blackhurst - a Baptist missionary and founder of TaichungExpat.com and the Taichung International Fellowship.
GM of Miaoli Wind Company Hal Falls talks about life in Taiwan, the wind farm he runs in Miaoli, and shares his thoughts on offshore wind energy.
Live in Hope founders Elene van Sandwyk and Dean Brownless tell us about the organization and the events they host.
Linda Tseng, Chief of International Affairs Division of the Taoyuan City Government, comes in to speak about what her division does, and the Agricultural Expo that they are hosting.
Julia Startchenko talks to Donovan Smith about the artistic swimming event she organized in Taichung.
ICRT's Michael Smith speaks with Kaohsiung City Director-General of Transporation Chen Ching-fu.
Joshua Lai is the CEO of DFON Biomedical. He speaks to us on the science behind their new product.
Kevin Lee and Michael Wong are the creators of ESL: The Animated Series. They are currently producing the pilot and whole first season after successfully obtaining funding.
Taipei Predators captain Adam Mathias speaks to us before the team's debut in the CityBowl League.
Kitsch Liao is a cybersecurity expert working in Taiwan. He comes on Taiwan Talk to discuss the state of Taiwan's cybersecurity, and gives a few tips on how to approach security as a private citizen as a bonus.
Haxstrong is a charitable organization that helps foreign nationals in Taiwan. Shaun Bettinson and Gregg Haxton come on the show to talk about it.
Taichung City Official Huang Yi-han speaks to Donovan Smith about the Flora Expo to be held in Taichung.
Vanessa Wang and Jenn Crimin started the women's mental health support group W.A.R.M. (Women Anonymous Reconnecting Mentally) to support women with mental illness and lessen the stigma surrounding mental illness here in Taiwan.
The Scubar is located on Fulong beach, and offers diving courses in English to those interested in learning how to scuba dive. Nigel Anderson, the co-owner of The Scubar, was our guest on the program this week.
Lien Chu, General Manager North Asia of Kafnu, talks to us about Next Story Groups new endeavor. Kafnu Taipei opens January 19th, 2018.
Eddy Meng, managing Director of Blizzard Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, talks to ICRT about the year Blizzard had with the opening of their e-stadium, the development of e-sports, and about the inaugural season of the Overwatch League.
ICRT's Alex Lewis spoke with the ex-GM of the China Hash House Harriers Paul Hannan, and others, about the trail running club.
Todd Idashkin, founder of Top Shelf Games, comes by the ICRT studios to talk about his board game design company and the events they hold. He also talks about designing his first board game, and the ancillary benefits of playing board games.
In this week's Taiwan Talk ICRT's Philip Brossard speaks with the UK Climate Change Committee Chief Executive, Adrian Gault, who urges Taiwan and the world to be ambitious when taking action to protect the environment.
Liquid Architecture is an Australian organisation for artists working with sound. They're touring Taiwan with the help of Ron Hanson, the co-founder of the publication White Fungus. Ron comes onto the show to talk about the tour and the sound scene here i
Red Room International Village celebrates it's 8 year anniversary this year. Manav Mehta talks to us about the passionate community they've built.
Wil Fang and Calvin Chan - co-founders of Department - give insight on their retail space located at Taipei's Huashan Creative Park, and the evolution of brick and mortar retail spaces.
Callum Porter-Harris and Szymon Bielecki drop by the ICRT studios to talk about the Hult Prize Foundation, the world's largest student competition for social good.
Rosie Cook stops by the studio to tell us about Cultural Material Conservation, the work she's done here and elsewhere, and what she looks for when she visits a museum.
In preparation for the upcoming China Professional Baseball League playoffs, we look back at an earlier conversation we had with Cory Snyder, Manager of the Chinatrust Baseball Team,.
Mark Chou of Free Parable, a biking company based in Kaohsiung, spoke to me about the company.
This week we speak with Jason Lin, a long-time resident of the Hamaxing neighborhood in Kaoshiung, for his take on the festival and his part in it.
Continuing our look at the 2017 Eco-Mobility Festival being held in Kaohsiung in the month of October, we talk to the Director of ICLEI Kaohsiung Community Center, Mr. Cheng Tsu-jui.
Kaohsiung Transportation Bureau Director General Chen Ching-fu talks to us about the Eco-Mobility Festival happening in Kaohsuing's Hamasen neighborhood for the month of October.
The Spectrosynthesis exhibit - housed in Taipei's Museum of Contemporary Art - is the first art installation focusing on LGBTQ issues in Asia. We sat down with it's curator, Sean C.S. Hu, to talk about the exhibit.
Jane Lee, Philip Brossard, and Alex Lewis of the ICRT News Team get together to discuss their thoughts on 2017 Taipei Summer Universiade.
South African journalist Anje Badenhorst stops by to share her experience covering the Summer Universiade.
Arthur Chou and Donna Wang of TourMeAway - an organization that provides free walking tours throughout Taipei - sit down with our newscaster to talk about their organization.
Deputy CEO of the 29th Summer Universiade - Dr. You Shin-Ming - drops by our studios to talk to us about the upcoming Universiade.
We speak to Tordan Ferreira about his journey from exchange student to TV personality and entrepreneur in Taiwan.
Jane Shih - city director of Ladies that UX and organizer of Talk UX - came to the ICRT studios to tell us about the communities she built to empower women in the tech industry.
Xavior Wu of Chang-Hsin Extreme Sports Center is here to introduce us to 'tricking', a hobby he picked up four years ago to stay in shape that has lead to his current job as head coach at the center, and occasional stunt work.
Heritage Bakery founder Sally Song visited the ICRT studios to share her experience of opening up a bakery in a building that's been in her family for generations.
Simon Thomas - co-founder of Skyrock Projects - comes to the studio to talk about his project that looks to foster technological literacy here in Taiwan. They've opened the summer of 2017, and are looking to contribute to the educational development of yo
Etvolare - founder of the chinese to english translation platform Volare Novels - visits the ICRT studios to school reporter Alex Lewis on the Chinese web novel scene. Check out Etvo's site at www.volarenovels.com.
Elisa Chiu, founder and CEO of Anchor Taiwan, came to our studios to tell us about the 30 day program that looks to bring exceptional people to explore and experience business opportunities, cultural immersion and personal growth and Asia.
We sat down and talked with Kevin Woolf - owner of Baba Kevin's Barbeque - about what brought him here to Taipei, and his experience opening up an American Style Barbeque restaurant in Taipei.
This week we talk to Ann Lu, a senior yoga instructor at Space Yoga. We talk about how she started teaching yoga in New York after quitting her corporate job at Merril Lynch, how yoga has been a positive force in her life, and yoga here in Taiwan.
We speak to Holly Harrington - General Manager of Taiwan Startup Stadium (TSS) - about the local startup ecosystem and the work TSS does for the startups in their programs.
Xing Mobility is a startup that develops technologies for electric vehicles through racing, based here in Taiwan. In the conversation they talk about their company, how it has evolved, and how it is working in Taiwan.
We go live on the Morning Show to tackle Taiwan's air pollution problem with three distinguished guests who tell us what's up with air pollution in Taiwan, how it's affecting all of us living here, and what can be done about it.
We speak with Taiwan's famous minister without portfolio, Audrey Tang, whose responsibilities include the digital economy and open government. She tells us just exactly what that all means, and how tech is making government work better.
We speak to migrant worker advocacy group Migrante International about why they are calling on the Philippine government to do more to support Filipino workers in Taiwan.
We speak with Uber Taiwan¡¦s General Manager Li-Kai Gu about the company behind the famous ride-hailing app and its future in Taiwan as it faces down increasingly intense pressure from regulators.
We speak with the chairman of the newly formed Taiwan Animal Protection Party, which is the first political party in Taiwan to take on animal rights as a core issue.
We continue our ongoing series with Taipei Times Features Writer Han Cheung, whose weekly column "Taiwan in Time" highlights important moments in Taiwan's history. In this episode, we discuss his articles for November.
We speak with Taiwan based author John Ross about the re-release of his book Formosan Odyssey, which offers a compelling look at more than 400 years of Taiwan history.
We speak with the founders of Peer, a Taiwan based startup that uses cloud based computing and a little educational psychology to give teachers the tools to fight bullying.
We speak with Italian expat Wei Jiade, who covers a lot of ground in Taiwan working as a TV Host and academic. His new Chinese language book "Mei Zai Pa" draws on that broad perspective to gives a fresh take on the challenges of modern life in Taiwan.
We continue our ongoing series with Taipei Times Features Writer Han Cheung, whose weekly column "Taiwan in Time" highlights important moments in Taiwan's history. In this episode, we discuss his articles for October.
We speak with the executive director of the Global Taiwan Institute, which earlier this year set up shop in Washington DC, making it the only US based think tank that focuses exclusively on Taiwan research.
Fresh Off the Boat, a US network sitcom that stars a Taiwanese-American immigrant family, filmed nearly its entire season three premier episode in Taiwan. We speak with the show's executive producer, Melvin Mar, about bringing Taiwan to US prime time.
Rabbi Shlomi Tabib of the Chabad Taipei Jewish Center joins us to tell us how Taiwan's Jewish community will be celebrating in this busy holiday season.
We speak with Taiwan Liposome Company President George Yeh to get an industry insider¡¦s take on the strengths and challenges of biotech in Taiwan. Does Taiwan¡¦s path to an ideas economy go through this much vaunted industry?
We continue our ongoing series with Taipei Times Features Writer Han Cheung, whose weekly column "Taiwan in Time" highlights important moments in Taiwan's history. In this episode, we discuss his articles for September.
In this episode, we speak to Jesse Duffield about his new Taiwan travel books aimed at helping vegan and vegetarian travelers stay well fed during their stay in Taiwan.
We speak with Brent Calkins, the founder of startup that will soon release a website and APP aimed at giving surfers everything they¡¦ll need to hit the waves in Taiwan. He tells us why Taiwan is a good place to be a surfer right now.
We bring on Amal Chao, a member of Taipei¡¦s Muslim community and an attendee of the Taipei Grand Mosque, to give her perspective on ongoing government efforts to make Taiwan a more accommodating place to practice Islam.
We continue our ongoing series with Taipei Times Features Writer Han Cheung, whose weekly column "Taiwan in Time" highlights important moments in Taiwan's history. In this episode, we discuss his articles for August.
Taiwan based Turkish performer and travel host Wu Feng (aka §d»ñ) makes a repeat appearance on the show to talk about his new travel book, "ª±¥X¥xÆWWay," which draws on his extensive travel experiences to highlight some lesser known Taiwan travel spots.
Local start-up Alchema attempts to establish its' brand in Taiwan and on the world stage. We speak to CEO Oscar Chang and COO Angel Huang of Alchema regarding their homemade cider device, and goals and issues of developing DIY cider.
We speak to the creator of "Detention," a forthcoming video game from a Taipei based game developer that blends horror, folk culture and history to draw players into the experience of life in White Terror era Taiwan.
We continue our ongoing series with Taipei Times Features Writer Han Cheung, whose weekly column Taiwan in Time highlights important moments in Taiwan's history. We discuss his July articles.
We speak with Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee Secretary General Jacqueline Shen about what we should expect from team Taiwan at the upcoming games.
We pay a visit to Next Animation Studio in Taipei to check in with the team that achieved viral notoriety after its irreverent animated renderings of the news shot to international prominence.
Taiwanese-Filipino filmmaker Rina Tsou discusses her short film "Arnie," which portrays the life of a Filipino fisherman serving aboard a Taiwanese fishing boat. We discuss her film and her perspective on the immigrant experience in Taiwan.
We begin a new interview series in which Taipei Times Features Writer Han Cheung brings us moments in Taiwan history as described in his weekly column, Taiwan in Time. This week, we take on his June articles.
Taipei has won the designation of World Design Capital for 2016, meaning it will host world renowned designers and design themed events throughout the year. We speak with Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Beatrice Hsieh to learn more.
David Edward Lane of the Taiwan Electric Vehicles Association makes the case for broader adoption of electric vehicles in Taiwan.
Filmmaker Valerie Soe discusses her ongoing documentary film project to cover a popular cultural enrichment program that was aimed at Taiwanese heritage youth living overseas. We discuss how a modest government program came to be called the "Love Boat."
Writer and hiking expert Richard Saunders discusses his new book, "Taipei 101: Essential Sights, Hikes and Experiences on Ilha Formosa," and introduces us to some of the country's lesser known travel destinations.
We speak to Taiwan Dr. Dog, a group working to train strays to become therapy animals for disabled patients. We discuss a new cooperation with Taipei City that aims to find families who can help raise and train the next generation of "Dr. Dogs."
We revisit a time when English language radio in Taiwan all came from ICRT's predecessor, Armed Forces Network in Taiwan. Listen in to this very special episode as we bring classic moments from the AFNT era back to Taiwan's airwaves.
Now that US policy makers have gotten their first glimpse of the Tsai Ing-wen presidency in action, we invite back to the show Rupert Hammond-Chambers of the US-Taiwan Business Council to get his take on where Taipei-Washington relations are headed.
We speak to Dr. Ernest Caldwell of the Oriental and African Studies School of Law in London about President Elect Tsai Ing-wen¡¦s pledge to confront Taiwan¡¦s authoritarian past by pursuing a program of transitional justice.
We speak with Taiwan based freelance journalist Jane Rickards about her recent article for Taiwan Business TOPICS magazine which takes a hard look at the state of Taiwan media in 2016.
Lara and Esther Veronin of Meimeiwawa Multimedia join the Morning Show to talk about how they're bringing together the best of East and West to produce original, bi-lingual film and music content that offers their distinct perspective on Taiwan living.
The One-Forty Foundation points out that Southeast Asian guest workers make up an important segment of Taiwan's society, but negative attitudes have led to a yawning gap between these newcomers and locals. We discuss their work bridging that gap.
We bring Taiwan Talk to ICRT's Morning Show for an extended interview with Ben Hedges, the host of the popular youtube video series "A Laowai's View of China and Taiwan" (¦Ñ¥~¬Ý¤¤°ê¡B¦Ñ¥~¬Ý¥xÆW).
We welcome to the show the Director of Taiwan¡¦s National Space Organization Chang Kuei-Hsiang to learn about two Taiwan made satellites set to launch within the next 12 months.
CPBL Director of International Affairs James Young joins the Morning Show to tell us about all the action coming up as the league gets into full swing with its 27th season now under way.
We speak to Taipei Times Features Writer Han Cheung about his new column, Taiwan in Time, which provides a weekly look at important moments in Taiwan's history.
We last spoke to this group in 2013, when they were just beginning their ambitious plan to recruit and train teachers to address shortages in Taiwan's rural areas. We check back in, and also discuss the root causes of education inequality in Taiwan.
The hosts for the popular online Mandarin learning site ChinesePod make their second appearance on the Morning Show to discuss their new educational series aimed at making pronunciation easier for Chinese learners. We goof off a bit too.
The Morning Show's favorite international business guru, Steven Parker, stops by to teach us the ins and outs of professional networking.
We Speak to Tony Coolidge, the founder of the American Basketball English Camp, a program that aims to make English learning more accessible in Taiwan by bringing it to the basketball court.
We invite Taipei Times features reporter Dana Ter onto the show to take us on a tour of Taiwan's burgeoning craft beer scene.
With the Taiwan International Orchid Show in Tainan wrapping up this week, we speak with the exhibitions's vice president, Professor Wen-Huei Chen, to learn how Taiwan came to be such a powerhouse in the field of orchid cultivation.
On this live segment, we get schooled on how to make a proper cup of tea the Taiwan way by Nathan Davis of The Tea Syndicate, a group working to let more people in on the pleasures of Gongfu Cha.
Bertelsmann Stiftung's Transformation Index placed Taiwan at the top of its 2016 rankings of "developing and transitional" countries for its strong gains in democratic institutions and its market economy. Listen in to hear what Taiwan is doing right.
We speak with Jonathan Benda of Northeastern University about American author Vern Sneider¡¦s 1953 novel, A Pail of Oysters, which gave a US audience a rare, unflinching glimpse of life in Taiwan during the White Terror period.
We speak with novelist Shawna Yang Ryan about her newly released book, "Green Island," which provides a fictional account of one family swept up in the powerful forces unleashed by the 228 Incident.
We speak with US expat and prominent showtcaster Ben Novotny about his work in Taiwan's eSports world, and why he believes competitive video gaming should be regarded as an official sport in Taiwan.
We speak with Dr. Wei-sen Li of Taiwan's National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction about what this month's earthquake disaster in Tainan reveals about Taiwan's earthquake preparedness.
We speak with French puppeteer Jean-Luc Penso about his time studying under renowned Taiwanese puppet master Li Tian-lu, and his work sharing the art of traditional Taiwanese puppet theater with the world.
We speak with Father Barry Martinson about his bestselling book "Song of Orchid Island," which recounts the year he spent living on the island among the indigenous Tao people. The book was recently released in a digital format by Camphor Press.
We speak with the foundation's deputy chief executive, Lin Mei-hsun, who says that it's important to look past the symbolism of the Tsai victory, and instead watch to see whether or not her administration will really deliver on policies to protect women.
We speak with political scientist Dr. Nathan Batto of Academia Sinica to get his take on what the landslide DPP victory is going to mean for Taiwan politics going forward.
We speak with some of the foreign correspondents who will be covering the 2016 presidential and legislative election here in Taiwan to learn what it's like covering a place you did not grow up in for an audience that has lots of other stuff on its mind.
We're joined by the food reviewer behind popular blog A Hungry Girl's Guide to Taipei to hear about all the good food trends Taipei has going for it, and just how she became the anonymous blogger so many Taipei residents depend on for their foodie needs.
The theater space is wrapping up its first season of productions, so we speak with its artistic director, Brook Hall, to hear about how it's been going.
On this show: the German expat that captured local media attention with her impressive language skills, and her selling of red bean cakes. We discuss cultural barriers, and what was behind all that attention.
We speak with Taipei based nonprofit the Icebreaker Association about their work bringing assistive technology to disabled people in Taiwan and why they think more should be done to make this technology more widely available.
Listen in to another Morning Show extended interview as we speak with the hosts of the popular podcast aimed at helping the English speaking world make a little more sense of current affairs in China. Find it here: https://popupchinese.com/lessons/sinica
We speak to Transparency International Taiwan about its recent report on military corruption, and how Taiwan's military managed to earn a solid B grade in the assessment.
We speak with the group's founder to learn what the growing digital fabrication movement is all about, and what it's going to mean for Taiwan.
ICRT speaks to the community group about its six years organizing performance events in Taiwan, their move to the former Taiwan Air Force Command Center, and what they've got planned for their six year anniversary this weekend.
Taiwan¡¦s long distance fishing industry is facing growing scrutiny after an incident in which Greenpeace caught a ship with hundreds of pounds of shark fins on board. We speak to the group about what they believe should be done to regulate the industry.
Check out another ICRT news show, Taiwan This Week. In this special edition of the show we tackle the big questions raised by tomorrow's Ma-Xi meeting in Singapore. Like it? Find more episodes on our website, and on iTunes!
The recent surfacing of video footage showing an Indonesian caregiver receiving abuse at the hands of her elderly employer has raised questions about Taiwan's system of elderly home care. We speak with one group calling for reforms.
We speak to Georgia Tech doctoral student and Taichung native Patricia Yang about her award winning research that found that nearly all mammals take about the same amount of time to pee.
The National Museum of Taiwan Literature in Tainan is right in the middle of a three month exhibition looking at the life and work of the world renowned English playwright, and today we're going to learn a bit about Shakespeare's influence in Taiwan.
Taiwan Talk is bringing you another conversation with Taipei Story Slam; this one was broadcast live on the Morning Show with Terry Engel. We discuss the group's work, what makes a good story, and even slam a few stories on the way.
We speak with Taiwan Startup Stadium, an incubator working to help Taiwan based tech startups take their businesses global.
TedxTaipei is gearing up for another big conference this weekend and we take a trip to their offices in Taipei to hear about what¡¦s in store, and what they feel they¡¦ve brought to Taiwan since they set up shop in 2009.
We speak with Chinese font service Justfont to learn a bit more about its crowdfunding campaign to help make up for the surprising lack of new fonts in the world of Traditional Chinese publishing.
We take the show live on the morning show with Terry Engel to speak with British Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steven Parker about what it takes to up your career prospects in Taiwan … the conversation is more fun than it sounds.
We speak to Amy Liu about an ongoing series of classroom events that she has organized and calls Kaixin Living Workshops, which bring talented people from around the world to the villages of Taroko to share their skills with the local children.
Taiwan Talk teams up with The Morning Show with Terry Engel to bring you an on-air interview with the hosts of ChinesePod, one of the first companies to bring Chinese learning into the internet age.
We speak to a women's rights advocacy group about problems they say they've found in Taiwan's teaching materials for sexual education.
Jonathan Adams talks about his new book, Welcome Home Master: Covering East Asia in the Twilight of Old Media, which details the seismic shifts he witnessed in the news industry during his career as a Taiwan based journalist.
We speak with Father Peter Nguyen Van Hung, an activist advocating for migrant rights in Taiwan, to get his take on the news that migrant domestic workers will see their minimum wage increased to 17,000 NT a month.
The government announced earlier this year that ¡§mercy killings¡¨ are to be banned at animal shelters within the next two years, but we speak to one animal welfare group that is warning that this new ban could actually make things worse.
Melody Chen of the newly formed Tainan Office of English as the Second Official Language tells us about a program aimed at helping vendors at the Tainan Flower Night Market learn useful phrases in English, while they work.
Marti Yang of Yehliu Geopark tells us about the ongoing high tech efforts to preserve the park's most famous rock formation, which is currently threatened by rapid erosion.
We speak to the Child Welfare League Foundation about a survey they recently released which they say shows that many fathers in Taiwan are not doing enough to get involved in the lives of their children.
Playing sports may be the last thing on the mind of a Taiwanese "tiger parent." We speak with Coach Wilson Wong from Adventure Sports Academy about how soccer can be much more than just a sport.
Adrenaline junkies look here - Conquer Taiwan hosts obstacle challenge events to promote healthy living in Taiwan and founder Hank Chow talks to us about the value of the event.
Fitgirl and half marathon runner Cynthia Wang shares with us the story of her fitness journey, advice for those looking to challenge their own fitness goals and how she lost 68 kg (150 lbs) to become the best version of herself.
The city has recently launched Happy New Immigrants Journal, a program broadcast in Thai, Indonesian, and Vietnamese aimed at highlighting immigrant life in Taiwan. We discuss the city government's changing attitude toward this growing community.
We speak with the online job seeking service about their new dating website, and why it¡¦s getting harder and harder for Taiwan¡¦s professionals to find a date.
The widely influential Mandarin Training Center is updating its textbooks and today on the show we speak to its director about what's being changed the direction of Mandarin teaching in Taiwan.
We speak to professor Megan Greene from The University of Kansas about the ongoing dispute over changes made by the Ministry of Education to the high school history curriculum that critics say places a greater emphasis on China's role in Taiwan's history.
We speak with childhood linguistics researcher Christina Ahn and answer some of your questions about the best ways to raise bilingual kids in Taiwan.
We speak with human rights activist Linda Arrigo about the life and work of fellow campaigner Lynn Miles, who passed away last week.
We speak with the art magazine's editor, Ron Hanson, about their newest publication the Subconscious Restaurant, which expands their coverage of art in Taiwan.
We speak with Tim Culpan of Bloomberg News about a reform that is expected to increase trading in Taiwan's stock market.
We speak with the art magazine's editor, Ron Hanson, about their newest publication the Subconscious Restaurant, which expands their coverage of art in Taiwan.
We speak to Johnny Chiang, who's YouTube channel Stop Kiddin' Studios, promotes Taiwan to foreigners through viral videos.
We speak with Michael Lalo Wong of Portico Media about viral video production in Taiwan.
We speak to Robin Winkler, a naturalized Taiwanese citizen whose bid to run in next year's Legislative Yuan election makes him the first Caucasian to seek such a high elected office in Taiwan.
We speak with a member of the Council of Indigenous Peoples about new regulations allowing indigenous people in Taiwan to apply for intellectual property rights over cultural creations.
We speak with One Pavilion to Go, a group of young Taiwanese adults who have launched a campaign to establish a pavilion in Milan after Italy declined Taiwan's request to set up a national pavilion.
We speak to filmmaker and actor Barney Cheng about his new movie "Baby Steps", where a gay Taiwanese-American man tries having a baby with his partner.
We speak to James Chang of the Taiwan International Working Holiday Association about recent revelations of abuse and exploitation of many Taiwanese on working holiday visas in Australia.
We speak to James Hardy of IHS Jane's Defence Weekly to learn a little bit about what the growing dispute about territory in the South China Sea will mean for Taiwan.
We speak with Collin Norman of Taipei Story Slam, a group hosting monthly storytelling events in Taipei. We discuss the event and what stories have turned up at the show.
We speak to a recently founded media group that is aiming to expand the coverage of Taiwan for English speaking audiences and add a new perspective to the media scene here on the island.
A distillery in Yilan county has managed to produce a whisky that has earned recognition as the best single malt in the world. In the episode we speak with Kavalan's blender, Ian Chang, about how they managed to pull this off.
With presidential elections coming up in the US and Taiwan, we speak the head of the US-Taiwan Business Council about what impact the outcomes may have on bilateral ties.
It¡¦s been just a little more than one year now since the beginning of the protests that rocked Taiwan, and we speak with one of the movement¡¦s key organizers about what the lasting impact has been and where it's headed now.
We speak to the Taipei Film Commission about their push to raise Taiwan's profile as a filming location for international filmmakers.
On this program we speak with Johannes Goeth of Swan Panasia, a Taipei based import-export business bringing foreign board games to Taiwan and Taiwanese games to the world.
We speak to Taipei based art collective Colorwolf Studio about their work to bring together members of Taiwan's arts community.
On this episode we make a trip over to Taipei¡¦s Department of Rapid Transit for an update on the decades-long Taipei Metro project, and while we¡¦re there we learn a little bit more about the lines set to open later this year.
A group of Taipei based writers just released "Taiwan Tales": a collection of short stories set in Taiwan. On the show today we speak to them about what bit of Taiwan they feel they've managed to capture in their writing.
Taiwan will likely soon end its long standing policy requiring deportation of foreigners found to be infected with HIV. On this episode we speak with HIV/AIDS rights advocate Ashley Wu to learn about how this law was changed and what suffers can expect no
Composer Matt Smith tell us about his project to take this traditional form to international audiences by marketing an English language version overseas.
We make a trip to the Taipei based animal shelter to learn a little bit about their work providing care for Taiwan's stray cats and dogs.
We speak with Jimmy Lin of the Rare Genomics Institute for his thoughts on the future of biotech in Taiwan, and what can be done to make the industry thrive.
National Taiwan University Professor Benson (Ping-Cheng) Yeh tells us about the game he developed to make learning addictive for students.
Taiwanese inventor Gordon Teng tells us why he wants to see Taiwan shift from a country that focuses on manufacturing to one focused on design and invention.
We speak to company spokesperson Jame Lin about the company's success so far, and how they plan to break into Western markets.
The group focuses on supporting Taiwan¡¦s English speaking entrepreneurs get their business off the ground. We sit down with the group¡¦s founder, Jeffrey Ling, to hear about its work.
This is the 4th and final episode for this month-long series and on this edition of HereSay we'll be featuring stories from Taipei Story Slam events throughout the year on the theme "Friend or Foe?"
We take to the streets of Taipei to find out what the city's residents are thinking about this week's mayoral election.
We're on to episode 3 of ICRT's new storytelling program, HereSay. On this episode we'll be featuring stories from Taipei Story Slam's June event theme of "Lost and Found."
On this episode we hear from the two candidates who will be competing in Tainan's mayoral election set to take place later this month.
This week, we continue ICRT's new storytelling program, HereSay. On this episode we'll be featuring stories from Taipei Story Slam on the theme of "Coming Home."
On this episode we hear from two candidates who will be competing in local elections later this month: Kaohsiung KMT Candidate Yang Chiu-hsing, and Taichung KMT Candidate Jason Hu.
This is the first broadcast episode of ICRT's new storytelling program, Heresay. On this episode we'll be featuring the stories told at May's Taipei Story Slam event.
ICRT is launching a new show called HereSay that will feature stories from Taipei Story Slam events. The first broadcast will be Thursday November 6th at 9pm, and here's a little sample of what to expect from the show.
On this episode we put the same set of questions to both candidates, Sean Lien of the KMT and independent candidate Ko Wen-je, to get a sense of how their platforms compare.
We speak with Jeraldine So, a volunteer tour guide at the National Palace Museum, about what it takes to present the treasures of the museum to an English speaking audience.
Since taking up his post in Washington DC earlier this year, Ambassador Shen Lyu-Shun has been making the case for the US to up its backing for Taiwan, and on this episode he tells us a little bit about his view on the prospects for increased cooperation.
On this show we speak to US expatriate Mike Campbell who founded Taiwan based language learning company Glossika about the company's project to create audio learning kits for all of Taiwan's languages.
We take a look at the backlash caused by comments from former AIT Director Richard Bush that many interpreted to mean that the US is planning to involve itself in Taiwan's 2016 presidential election.
We speak to the Taipei Women's Rescue Foundation about their campaign to urge Japan's government to take responsibility for forcing women from territories it occupied during World War Two to work as sex slaves serving Japanese soldiers.
Now that we're just about two weeks into Taiwan's latest edible oil contamination scare, we check in with a consumer advocacy group to get their take on why Taiwan has been unable to shake this recurring problem.
Cartoon Network's Head of Dubbing in Taiwan April Chang tells us about how the network dubs their cartoons into Chinese and reworks the dialogue so that it works for a Taiwanese audience.
The games kick of this Friday so we check in with the Sports Administration to learn a little bit about what to expect from Taiwan's Team in Korea.
We check in with the competition's organizer, Chang Cheng, to hear about the award that helps provide a platform in Taiwan for writers from Vietnam, Thailand, the Phillipines, and Indonesia.
We speak to the Asia security expert about the slow down in arms deals between the U-S and Taiwan and what it could mean for the balance of power across the Taiwan Strait.
We speak with Canadian expat Dallas Waldie about the Mandarin rap battle league he founded here in Taiwan, Diss RBL
We hear from those who helped communities rebuild after the disaster and from those who believe the government led reconstruction failed to provide aboriginal communities a chance to continue their traditional way of life.
We speak with Michael Cannings about the new digital publishing house he helped found in Taipei that specializes in English Language books about Taiwan and its surroundings.
We speak to the taiwan based actor and director about his more than a decade of work in Taiwan along with his newest project: a series of master acting classes available in Taipei.
We discuss a push by some members of the Democratic Progressive Party to freeze a portion of the party's charter calling for the establishment of a Republic of Taiwan and what the party is doing to reconfigure its China policy
Cartoon Network's Head of Dubbing in Taiwan April Chang tells us about how the network dubs their cartoons into Chinese and reworks the dialogue so that it works for a Taiwanese audience.
On this episode we discuss the new book Hello, Taiwan, a collection of David Smith's Taiwan photos along with reflections on his experiences here published in Chinese.
We speak to Minister Kuan about the Ma administration's economic initiative to create special areas to test out policies for deregulation.
We're joined by Father Peter Nguyen Van Hung to discuss the Ministry of Labor's recent announcement that it is reviewing measures to increase the salary for domestic workers to the minimum wage and increase mandatory break time.
The Center is a joint project of the local non-profit Taiwan Design Center and the US Department of State. ICRT sits down with the organizations to talk about the partnership's goals.
The first ever winners of Taiwan's own Tang Prize are slated to be announced later this week, and on Taiwan Talk today we're joined by Tang Prize Foundation CEO Jesse Chern to learn a little bit more about the award dubbed by many the "Asian Nobel."
We sit down with the advocacy group's co-founder, Ping Chu, to hear why they are calling on the government to lower some of the legal barriers that they say make it difficult for many foreign white-collar professionals to live and work in Taiwan.
With Computex Taipei kicking of this week, we caught up with Ford's Dr. K. Venkatesh Prasad to walk us through some of the new on car technologies that will be on display at the trade show.
We speak to the Academia Sinica academician about how he believes Taiwan should go about securing a stable energy supply in the coming years.
We speak with Locke about his new book that recounts his experiences serving in the Taiwanese military in the mid-90's as a U.S. born Caucasian.
Taiwan Talk checks in with some of the filmmakers behind the locally produced films premiering at this year's festival.
This is the trial run of ICRT's new show, HereSay, a show featuring spoken word performances from Taiwan. To give us feedback on the show, please send an email to keith@icrt.com.tw.
Recently more than a hundred real estate experts formed a group to call on the government to reform Taiwan's housing market. We speak to one of those experts for his takes on the government's proposals so far.
League games kicked off in March, so we're joined by the CPBL¡¦s James Young to gives us the rundown on what to expect this season and to talk little bit about baseball¡¦s place in Taiwan¡¦s athletic world.
We speak with the student-run nonprofit about its annual symposium which wrapped up last week wherein student delegates from China, Taiwan and the United States held moderated talks on issues related to cross-strait relations.
Huang Ting-Ting with the Chinese Innovation and Invention Society tells us about some of the inventions that grabbed attention at the fair, and about inventors in Taiwan.
The former Chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan discusses how the current political crisis could affect the trilateral relationship between Taiwan, the U.S. and China.
We speak with the founders of the annual music festival, Jimi Moe and Wade Davis, about this year's event and the changes it¡¦s seen over the past twenty years.
We speak to participants of a demonstration organized by the White Justice Social Alliance over the weekend to oppose the ongoing occupation of the Legislative Yuan.
The owner of a Taichung based company supplying brewing ingredients and equipment gives his perspective on Taiwan's growing craft beer and home brewing movement.
For the view from the rank and file we went to the Legislative Yuan to speak with student protesters Shawna Wei and Paris Shi.
We sit down with Lin Fei-Fan at the Legislative Yuan to talk about proposed talks with President Ma Ying-jeou and what he hopes to accomplish through them.
The European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan supervisor and Bitcoin entrepreneur joins us to discusses what the virtual currency can do for consumers and businesses in Taiwan, and why financial regulators say they're going to keep a close eye on its use.
We sit down with Jane Wang, Zona Tsou, and Lauren Mark to talk about Becoming, a new organization in Taipei that invites people to share their creative talents through workshops and events.
We speak with Anting Liu about Teach for Taiwan, an organization that she founded to help bring more teachers to remote areas in Taiwan.
Continuing our discussion about protest movements in Taiwan, we caught up with activist Ting-an Lin to hear about her experiences taking part in the anti-nuclear energy and anti-media monopoly movements.
J. Michael Cole has been covering these movements for the past year and a half. He joins us to talk about some of the new developments he's observed.
Professor Paul Chu discusses last week's Nanjing summit between Taiwan¡¦s Mainland Affairs Minister Wang Yu-chi and his Chinese counterpart Zhang Zhijun.
We discuss her bio pic about Yang Rumen, the man behind a series of bombings in Taipei between 2003 and 2004.
Guests include Jacqueline Shen, Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee and Lian Te-an, competing for Taiwan in the men's singles luge event
The writer and director joins us to talk about his film Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (©ú¤Ñ°O±o·R¤W§Ú), which explores the complications of being gay in Taiwan.
The author of the popular language blog Hacking Chinese talks about the best ways to get the most out of your language learning.
We sit down with the Director of the Taiwan Section of Amnesty International to reflect on Taiwan's transition to democracy since the ending of marshal law.
The Associated Press¡¦s chief photographer of Taiwan joins the show to talk about his experiences during his thirteen years living and working in Taiwan.
We join Ron Hanson, editor and co-director of Taichung based White Fungus magazine, to discuss the growing international interest in Taiwanese art.
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction talks about M.O.I. 's recent crackdown on unlicensed lodgings in disaster prone areas, and other projects to reduce the risk of natural disasters.
Consumers¡¦ Foundation CFO Terry Huang gives his take on the recent sentencing of the Chairman of Datong Oil, Kao Cheng-li, and the reforms that have begun to take shape since the edible oil food scandal broke two months ago.
On today's Taiwan Talk Keith Menconi sits down with Shawn Carson of GigGuide to talk about Taiwan's music scene.
On today's Taiwan Talk Keith Menconi sits down with Shawn Carson of GigGuide to talk about Taiwan's music scene.
Today on Taiwan Talk we sit down with Former Defense Minister Andrew Yang to talk about China's recently established ADIZ in the East China Sea
Today on Taiwan Talk, we sit down with the Center¡¦s director, Adam McMillan to talk about what problems expatriates run into while living in Taiwan, and what they can do to cope.
New destiantions and more bang for your buck is the the trend of the future says a rep from one of the nation's biggest travel agencies
Hear what this interesting individual has to say about the island's biggest population center
Let's face it, the planet is polluted and it's not getting better---we need to RE-THINK!
Greenpeace's flagship docks in Taiwan and ICRT gets to hop on board and chat with the crew!
Warden Fang takes ICRT on a tour of Taipei Prision---where some 300 foreign inmates are also held
Taiwan's Minster of the Interior Says the Gov't is Serious About Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers
"Life of Taiwan" website founder says Taiwan has more potential to tap as a tourist destination
An award-winning industrial design firms talks about mentoring the next generation of local designers
Two university professors debate the pros and cons of completing the fourth nuclear power plant
Visiting academic Dr. Colin Alexander discusses his research into Taiwan's diplomatic allies
"Wu Sheng Fu" or "Father Wu" tells ICRT about his ministry to help the sick with reflexology
Janet Hsieh--one of Taiwan's most popular TV hosts--tells Taiwan Talk about her blossoming career
The two dudes who started up Spring Scream 19 years ago tell ICRTabout how it all got started!
Did you know Taiwan was home to over a dozen POW camps for Allied troops during WWII? Find out more on Taiwan Talk!
How should we educate our kids for the needs of the 21st century? --Two very different people tell ICRT traditional classroom learning needs a re-boot
Nobel winning scientist Dr. Lee Yuan-tse says Taiwan needs to reduce its carbon footprint
Robert Pratt and the "Idle-free Taipei" Movement are Trying to Get Motorcyclists to Switch off Their Engines at Long Traffic Lights
World Vision Taiwan tells us about their mission and a recent Africa adventure with Taiwanese rocker Wu Bai!
Taiwan Talk speaks with the curator of an exhibit of Pulitzer Prize photographs in Taipei
On today's Taiwan Talk…we're chatting with local English teachers at Taipei's prestigious Jin Mei Girl's High School
On Taiwan Talk…ICRT's Eryk Smith is speaking with Tobie Openshaw, a South African Taiwan-based filmmaker whose work with "betel nut beauties" has attracted quite a bit of international attention.
Director Liu of the U-Theatre tells us about the group she founded and about zen drumming !
The Hondao Foundation fights to change attitutes and get Taiwan ready to be an "aged society"
Strategies for carbon reduction is the topic of this episode of TAIWAN TALK as the ECCT's Raoul Kubitschek discusess European ideas for reducing Taiwan's carbon footprint
TAIWAN TALK chats with the members of A MOVING SOUND, an award-winning Asian-World music grop---plus we hear some samples of their tunes!
Need an English-language travel guide book to Taiwan's Tribal Areas? --Author Cheryl Robbins has just the thing for you!
A representative from Taiwan's Consumers' Foundation explains the group's mission on TAIWAN TALK
Taipei-based lawyers Bill Bryson and John Eastwood hold a mini debate on the eve of the US presidential vote!