TaiwanPlus x ICRT

As we come to the end of this interview series, it's time to reconnect with an old friend. Joey calls up his pal and foremer ICRT colleague, Dawen Wang, to find out how life is Shanghai. The two chat about the singer-songwriter's new-found skillset, music director for a concert series, and what it's like for a performer to traverse the age of new media.

There are many people working hard to introduce Taiwan's splendor to the rest of the world... And one of those people is Lukas Engstrom, a Swedish YouTuber here in Taiwan, who has collaborated with various content creators all over the island. In Trevor's final interview, he chats with Lukas about his prolific video production strategies, and what has appealed to his audiences so far.

What's it like to be born in Japan, raised in Australia, but with roots in Taiwan? As a child of multicultural backgrounds, Jaguar Jonze was almost chosen to represent Australia in 2022's Eurovision Song Contest. This week, Joey speaks with the Australian-Taiwanese singer-songwriter about what it's like to be a stinky tofu lover growing up in vegemite country.

How has Taiwan's media landscape grown together with international culture? Rifat, also known as §d»ñ (Wu Feng), is a veteran host, comedian, and TV personality in Taiwan, and the first foreigner to win the coveted Golden Bell Award, in 2012. In this episode, Trevor chats with Rifat about his experiences as a bridge between Taiwan and his home country of Turkey, as well as his recent collaboration with TaiwanPlus.

Do you like your dinner aromatic and delicious, or shocking and surprising? Before you answer, let Master Chef contestant, Jason Wang, tell you all about the story behind each dish in his new Taiwanese culinary show "Jason's Table". This week, the former opera singer and music teacher shares his passion for connecting with over traditional foods.

Where did the sudden explosion of standup comedy culture in Taiwan come from, and where is it going? This week, Trevor chats with Sam Yarbs, the cofounder of Taipei's popular Two Three Comedy Club, about his work on The Night Night Show (³Õ®¦©]©]¨q), comedy across the language barrier, and the future of standup in Taiwan.

What does an opera singer sound like when she goes pop? What if she also has her own podcast? If you are intrigued, meet Janice Yen, a classically-trained singer raised by composers and traditional instrumentalists who wow'ed Taiwan's Mandopop industry when she appeared on the singing competition show "Top Million Star".

Where is the "old capital" of Mandopop? What are some of the new chanllenges facing aritst and record labels today? This week, Joey catches up with singer-turned-label-manager and father-of-two, Victor Lau, to talk about the how Taiwan's music industry has changed over the years and how to allow room for creativity in the presence of big-data.

Do you get bitten by mosquitoes more than your friends do? Are you allergic to silkworms? And why are insects disappearing at such an alarming rate? As an NTU professor of Entomology (the study of insects) Matan Shelomi addresses these questions and more. In today's episode, host Trevor joins Matan for a fascinating trip through the world of insects!

How many different ways can a person perform? Stephen Rong is a renaissance man of talent, as an actor, singer, dancer, model, podcaster, and radio DJ. This week, Trevor chats with Stephen about his role in the acapella group "Awkwapella", and its stark contrast with his murder-mystery podcast, ¡i·t¶Â´ËªL¡j.