Taiwan Talk

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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/ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 Thanks for listening! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. Thanks for listening! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 Thanks for listening! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 Thanks for listening! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. Thanks for listening! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 Thanks for listening! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. Go check it out! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 Enjoy, and thanks for listening! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Elias Argueta, a midfielder for the Taiwan Premier League on Tai Tang TC, comes on the show to talk about soccer in Taiwan. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Erikin Chen, an aspiring digital artist and graphic designer comes on the show to discuss his artwork and the basics of digital art. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn