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Taiwan Talk

Taiwan is patchwork quilt of diverse, motiving personalities. Here, we have politicians who make history, entrepreneurs whose innovations help keep the global economy afloat, and artists who explore creativity in fascinating, inspiring ways. Taiwan Talk shows its listeners the unique perspectives of Taiwan all over the world. From those at home, those abroad, and those who’ve chosen to make this island their home. Taiwan Talk airs on ICRT FM100 at 8am, and in the evening in the 6pm news hour. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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Episodes

Disability Studies with Michael Berube

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

May 29, 201842 min

Todd Blackhurst

Donovan Smith chats with Todd Blackhurst - a Baptist missionary and founder of TaichungExpat.com and the Taichung International Fellowship. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

May 20, 201825 min

Miaoli Wind Company

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

May 14, 201852 min

Comedy In Taiwan

Matt Bronsil and Sam Yarbs talk to us about the comedy scene in Taiwan. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

May 07, 201847 min

Live In Hope

Live in Hope founders Elene van Sandwyk and Dean Brownless tell us about the organization and the events they host. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Apr 30, 201823 min

Taoyuan Agricultural Expo

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Apr 23, 20189 min

Water Ballet in Taichung

Julia Startchenko talks to Donovan Smith about the artistic swimming event she organized in Taichung. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Apr 16, 201817 min

Kaohsiung Transportation

ICRT's Michael Smith speaks with Kaohsiung City Director-General of Transporation Chen Ching-fu. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Apr 09, 201825 min

ESL: The Animated Series

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Mar 26, 201835 min

Taiwan Cybersecurity with Kitsch Liao

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Mar 12, 201831 min

Cycling in Taiwan

Cycling enthusiast Syl No shares his insights on cycling here in Taiwan. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Mar 05, 201831 min

Haxstrong- You Are Never Alone

Haxstrong is a charitable organization that helps foreign nationals in Taiwan. Shaun Bettinson and Gregg Haxton come on the show to talk about it. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Feb 26, 201826 min

Taiwan Talk

We talk to Taichung City Social Affairs Bureau Director Peter Lue -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Feb 12, 201820 min

Taichung City's Flora Expo

Taichung City Official Huang Yi-han speaks to Donovan Smith about the Flora Expo to be held in Taichung. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Feb 05, 201813 min

W.A.R.M.

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Feb 05, 201823 min

The Scubar

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jan 29, 201820 min

Kafnu Taipei: A Real World Social Network

Lien Chu, General Manager North Asia of Kafnu, talks to us about Next Story Groups new endeavor. Kafnu Taipei opens January 19th, 2018. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jan 15, 201816 min

E-sports, with Blizzard Entertainment

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jan 08, 201826 min

Top Shelf Games

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Dec 11, 201722 min

The Green Future of Taiwan and the World

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Dec 06, 201713 min

Liquid Architecture - Entering Tone Tour of Taiwan

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 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nov 27, 201713 min

Red Room International Village: 8 Years Strong

Red Room International Village celebrates it's 8 year anniversary this year. Manav Mehta talks to us about the passionate community they've built. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nov 20, 201711 min

DPT

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nov 13, 201727 min

Hult Prize Foundation

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nov 06, 201725 min

Cultural Material Conservation with Rosie Cook

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Oct 23, 201732 min
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