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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

Nihao's It Going?

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...

Dec 18, 202012 min

Art that says "Oomph!"

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

Dec 09, 20208 min

The Garden of Hope Foundation

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

Dec 08, 20208 min

Connecting Women Across The World

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

Dec 03, 202016 min

Paiwan Indigenous Identity

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! ...

Nov 16, 202023 min

All Hands Taiwan

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

Nov 16, 202010 min

Chenta Tsai a.k.a. PCM

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

Nov 09, 202015 min

Taiwan Pride 2020

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

Nov 03, 20209 min

NTU's Professor of Bugs

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...

Oct 30, 202040 min

ICLP's Fan Laoshi

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

Oct 21, 202015 min

Joe Henley and 'Migrante'

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

Oct 12, 20209 min

Black Asia Magazine

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...

Oct 07, 202021 min

Mama Africa Heritage Festival

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

Sep 30, 20208 min

BLM Taiwan

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

Sep 14, 202011 min

Taipei Shorts: Keeping English Theater Alive 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...

Sep 10, 202015 min

Soccer in Taiwan

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

Jul 27, 202013 min

Hand Drawn Maps of 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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jul 21, 202011 min

Take a Walk in Taiwan

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

Jul 17, 202011 min

Taiwan LGBT Family Rights Advocacy

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

Jul 09, 20209 min

Greenpeace 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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jul 01, 20209 min

Plastic Surgery in Taiwan

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

Jul 01, 202015 min

One-Forty - Migrant Workers in Taiwan

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

Jun 18, 202011 min

Taipei's Feminist Book Club

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

Jun 11, 20208 min

Celebrating Ramadan During COVID-19

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

Jun 01, 202010 min

Photographing Taiwan

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

Jun 01, 20209 min

Traditional Calligraphy with a Modern Twist

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

May 12, 202010 min

Taiwanese Feet

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

May 04, 202018 min

Being a Cute Animator

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

Apr 28, 202012 min

Digital Art

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

Apr 20, 20209 min
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