The Islanders

We continue our conversation with A-Hua-Sai in this episode, and we talk more about his motivation and methods in restoring Tâigí as a language. What can we do more to protect it? Listen to this episode to hear the fascinating story between a man and his mothertongue.

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A-Hua-Sai is a protector of Taiwan’s mothertongues with Tâigí being his forte. This week we talk to him about his day job as a popricer(What’s that? Listen to find out!), and how our local languages are dying.

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Chinese Valentine’s Day is much more than just another day for other halves worldwide to disappoint. The origin of this festival is a somewhat twisted and beautiful story. Join the boys this episode to hear that story alongside their thoughts on this special date.

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In this episode James, Daniel and Yen talk about the mythical legends of the Taiwanese Aboriginal tribes. It is an important part of Taiwan history, but the stories are simply out of our imagination. Do you have any stories/folklore from your childhood that are also as insane? Share them with us!

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Every year thousands of people carry shackles and parade around the city of Hsinchu…for good luck? Join James, Daniel and Yen in this episode to talk about this interesting and lively celebration.

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In the midst of the night, you can always find a soy milk shop open for you to get your grub on. They’re the diners of Taiwan, and they’re all called Yonghe! Listen to this episode to find out why, and what soy milk has to do with baseball.

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James, Daniel and Yen continue with their story on tutoring in this episode. They also discuss the question of authority, whether it’s breaking it down or building it up - while learning and growing along with their students.

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James, Daniel and Yen have all been tutors during their college days, and today they share some stories related to tutoring and also how they approach teaching another kid.

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In part two of our interview with Bloody Tyrant, we diverge from the deeper topics into more trivial matters, with talks about favorite bands, as well as their influences and inspirations.

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This week we interview a Taiwanese metal band Bloody Tyrant. Being a band from landlocked Nantou, they not only incorporate local instruments into their arrangements, but also employ lyrical themes that tie strongly into Taiwanese society and culture. Listen as James inquire them about their creative processes and also metal in general.

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