Illustrating Fairy Tales
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
Apr 14, 2020•8 min
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.
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Episodes
Painting One Finger at a Time
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
Apr 06, 2020•9 min
Taiwan and the Tokyo Olympics
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
Mar 31, 2020•9 min
My Taiwan Tours
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
Mar 23, 2020•19 min
Brain Surgery, But With Robots
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
Mar 16, 2020•28 min
Taipei Foodie
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
Mar 09, 2020•14 min
Pottery That Looks Back At You
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
Mar 02, 2020•9 min
Smoking and the Realities of E-Cigarettes
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
Feb 24, 2020•15 min
Cello...It's Electric
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
Feb 03, 2020•10 min
Baires Good Ice Cream
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
Jan 20, 2020•11 min
Rule No. 1: Always Say "Yes...And..."
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
Jan 13, 2020•13 min
Tour de Taipei
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
Dec 30, 2019•12 min
The Honduran Who Calls Taiwan Home
Fernando Palma comes on to discuss being the first Latin American to break into Taiwan¡¦s entertainment industry. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Dec 22, 2019•12 min
Model Behavior
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
Dec 16, 2019•14 min
Using Robots to Market to the Future
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
Dec 11, 2019•9 min
Ximen Jimmy
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
Dec 03, 2019•10 min
English Abroad
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
Nov 25, 2019•11 min
Treasures On Treasure Hill
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
Nov 21, 2019•9 min
'The Apology' Dialogue
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
Nov 13, 2019•9 min
Fruit Jammin' in Taipei
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
Nov 05, 2019•9 min
You're Invited to the First Tianmu Craft Fair
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
Oct 28, 2019•15 min
Girl Gone Inked
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
Oct 21, 2019•9 min
The Expat Experience
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
Oct 14, 2019•9 min
Taipei Women's Rescue Foundation
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
Oct 14, 2019•9 min
Creating a Home of Harmony
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
Oct 01, 2019•8 min
Remembering 921
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
Sep 25, 2019•12 min
Oslo Freedom Forum in Taiwan
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
Sep 16, 2019•10 min
Meet Taipei's New Head Coach
Louis Lancaster comes on the show to discuss the direction he's taking the Chinese Taipei National Football Team. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Sep 09, 2019•15 min
Making Everyday Objects Wearable
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
Sep 02, 2019•15 min
Sailing With a Catch
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
Aug 26, 2019•9 min
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