Taiwan Talk

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Taiwan Talk episodes

November 06, 2022 Global Theater, Local Talent 結合國際藝術與本地天賦的台北短劇節

Liam Fanning is the organizer of the upcoming "Taipei Shorts V", the fifth installment of a series of short theater plays, produced by the local performance community, set to debut from Friday, November 11th, for two weekends!

ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Liam about this year's list of plays, their production process, and the future of multi-language theater in Taiwan.

You can get tickets for Taipei Shorts here:

https://tickets.udnfunlife.com/application/UTK02/UTK0201_.aspx?PRODUCT_ID=N27GD1OV

And you can follow Taipei Shorts on social media, for more performances in the years to come!

Instagram: @taipeishorts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaipeiShorts

Thanks for listening!

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17 min
October 18, 2022 Enoch Wu (吳怡農): In the Name of Public Service

Enoch Wu (吳怡農) is the Director of the Forward Alliance, and was named one of Time's 100 Next 2022.

Hope Ngo chats with Enoch about the experiences that shaped him, the dreams that inspire him, and the passions that keep him moving ahead.

You can find Wu on Twitter:

@Enoch_TW

Thank you for listening!

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11 min
October 09, 2022 Finding Professional Connections (擴大專業社交網) in Taiwan

John Murn is the executive director and a co-founder of All Hands Taiwan, a non-profit helping people and organizations all over the island to network and foster professional connections.

ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with John about forging career paths for both locals and expats alike, finding sustainability for All Hands, and what Taiwan can do to attract more foreign talent.

Check out the All Hands website:

https://www.allhandstaiwan.org/

And follow them on Instagram:

@allhandstw

Thanks for listening!

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35 min
October 03, 2022 From Diplomat to Storyteller: shedding light on an unseen corner of Taiwan's history

Taiwan might know Frederic Laplanche as a diplomat and former head of the European Economic and Trade Office. But Mr Laplanche will also remembered for something else -- as the author of a book that provides a bird's eye view of 300 years of Taiwan history seen through French eyes.

Thank you for listening.

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10 min
September 21, 2022 What Can Taiwan Learn from Ukraine? 台灣能從烏克蘭學到什麼？

Bryan D. Hopkins is a filmmaker living in Taiwan, who recently returned from filming a documentary in Ukraine.

ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Bryan about how Ukrainians are coping with Russia's invasion, how it compares to the relationship between Taiwan and China, and what Taiwan can do to prepare itself amid constantly-changing geopolitics.

You can find Bryan's previous documentary about the 2010 BP Oil Spill, "Dirty Energy", on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7B_SPj1s8

And you can keep up with Bryan on Instagram:

@bryanoutside76

And in you're in Taipei, you can get DELICIOUS bread at his bakery "Flavor the World":

新北市新店區三民路94巷14號

No. 14, Lane 94, Sanmin Rd, Xindian District, New Taipei City

(Seriously, he brought a loaf of sourdough bread to the interview. It was awesome. Get some.)

And that's it for this episode… thanks for listening!

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26 min
September 13, 2022 Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation 原住民族文化事業基金會

Joe Zhuang is the former Deputy Manager of the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation, or IPCF, an organization that shares and celebrates indigenous news, music, art, documentaries, and cultural events.

ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Joe about the IPCF's TV and radio channels, fighting cultural stereotypes, and keeping Taiwan's many indigenous languages alive.

Check out the IPCF website, for info on their various media and events:

www.ipcf.org.tw

Thanks for listening!

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12 min
August 21, 2022 Interstellar Dust (星塵) and the James Webb Space Telescope

Sascha Zeegers is an astronomer researching interstellar dust, with Academia Sinica in Taiwan and scientists around the world.

ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Sascha about her upcoming project with the James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST, and how these tiny dust particles throughout our galaxy play an important role in the birth of stars.

Thanks for listening!

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30 min
August 17, 2022 What is a Fringe Festival? 什麼是藝穗節？

Liting Tan, also known as “Uncle Southside”, is a seasoned performer organizing an upcoming show for Taipei’s Fringe Festival, a city-wide cultural season for all kinds of performing arts.

ICRT’s Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Liting about their show “Journey to the Jest”, a wild adaptation of the well-known myth that starred such characters as Wu Kong, the Monkey King… and a horse?!

“Journey to the Jest” will be performed in Mandarin, with English subtitles, at "Venue" (濕地), on the evenings of September 1st and 2nd.

"Venue" address:

Taipei City, Zhongshan District, Linsen North Road, Lane 107, No. 10

Liting also has an earlier show this weekend, “Drag Mania”, at Two Three Comedy, on Saturday, August 20th.

Check out their shows soon, and follow Uncle Southside on Instagram:

@southside.tingles.king

Thanks for listening!

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11 min
August 15, 2022 Managing a dance club during Taiwan's coronavirus outbreak

Debbie Liu is an animal lover, DJ, and co-owner of one of Kaohsiung's most popular hang out spots. She talks about rising through the ranks at Brickyard, managing the business during COVID-19, and her family's experience trying to evade Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Join ICRT's Paz Bueno in her first rendition of Taiwan Talk.

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10 min
July 21, 2022 Thoughtful Blogging with Lao Ren Cha 老人茶

Jenna Lynn Cody is the writer behind the blog "Lao Ren Cha", a commentary and resource hub for English speakers here in Taiwan.

ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Jenna Lynn Cody about finding resources for English speakers in Taiwan, literature about the island's history, and a better future for foreign teachers in the country.

You can find the Lao Ren Cha blog here:

https://laorencha.blogspot.com

And you can find Jenna on Twitter:

@laorenchanna

You can also find her work on Ketagalan Media:

https://ketagalanmedia.com/author/jenna-lynn-cody/

Jenna is also an admin for "Super Awesome Taiwan Women" on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1162094783892835/

Thanks for listening!

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19 min

About Taiwan Talk

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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.