Taiwan Talk

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!

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.

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/

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!