Taiwan Talk

Xiao Fei is an adventurer and YouTube blogger with a keen eye for secluded hot springs, waterfalls and hiking trails throughout Taiwan. Join correspondent Ryan Drillsma as he talks to Xiao Fei about his explorations and how he chronicles them in video blogs and on his website, where you can view all the places he recommends on a virtual map. Visit followxiaofei.com or search Xiaofei 小飛 on YouTube! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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/ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn