Taiwan Talk

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

Lao Fan the artist behind oldfan_pottery, comes on the show to explain why he includes a human face in all of his pieces. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jeff Schwab, one of the founders of FIG or Formosa Improv Group comes on the show to discuss the improv comedy scene in Taiwan. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Fernando Palma comes on to discuss being the first Latin American to break into Taiwan¡¦s entertainment industry. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Robert Steven, of bombdigital, comes on the show to discuss how "bots" will play a role in the future of marketing. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Eve Ensler, the author of the Vagina Monologues, joins me to discuss her new book, The Apology and her global movement, One Billion Rising. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Ansel Yu, the director of the TWRF joins me to discuss one of the biggest threats the foundation believes is affecting women today. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Louis Lancaster comes on the show to discuss the direction he's taking the Chinese Taipei National Football Team. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

This week I am joined by the elusive S, a grafitti artist who leaves his mark everywhere he goes. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Fashion designer and artist, Jim Hu, joins me as we discuss his art, designs and 3D weaving technique. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn