

Taiwan Talk
ICRT
Taiwan is patchwork quilt of diverse, motiving personalities. The show features politicians who make history, entrepreneurs whose innovations help keep the global economy afloat, and artists who explore creativity in fascinating, inspiring ways. Taiwan Talk tells stories from 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
Taiwan Talk airs on ICRT FM100 at 8am, and in the evening in the 6pm news hour.
--
Hosting provided by SoundOn
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 6, 2021 • 10min
Illustrating for Children's Books with Shirley Chiang
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!
--
Hosting provided by SoundOn

Dec 24, 2020 • 9min
Taiwan: A Light in the East
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.
--
Hosting provided by SoundOn

Dec 18, 2020 • 12min
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 9, 2020 • 8min
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 8, 2020 • 8min
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 3, 2020 • 16min
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

Nov 16, 2020 • 23min
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!
--
Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nov 16, 2020 • 10min
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 9, 2020 • 15min
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 3, 2020 • 9min
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


