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C21PodcastJane Turton, Michael Thorn, Mo Abudu, Patrick Holland, Heather Jones and Zai Bennett on 2026 priorities and finding opportunity in The New Content EconomyAll3Media's Jane Turton, Fox Television Network's Michael Thorn, EbonyLife Group's Mo Abudu, Banijay UK's Patrick Holland and Hearst Networks' Heather Jones discuss the key trends, challenges and opportunities defining the global content business heading into 2026 [02:45]; and BBC Studios Productions CEO and chief creative officer Zai Bennett spells out his international strategy [41:39].
2025-12-181h 06
Perspectives with NeiloTaiwan's Hot Summer - Recalls, Tariffs and TensionsIt has been a sweltering few months in Taiwan's political scene with partisanship intensifying in domestic politics, increased cross-strait tensions and unfolding US tariffs.
At the end of June, I was fortunate to meet up with two of Taiwan's leading columnists and political analysts from the central city of Taichung.
Courtney Donovan Smith is a staff columnist with the Taipei Times whose regular column, Donovan's Deep Dives shares in-depth analysis on everything about Taiwan's political scene and geopolitics. He is also the central Taiwan correspondent for ICRT FM Radio.
Michael Turton is also a contributing columnist for the Taipei Times...
2025-08-0439 min
Tapestry Radio NetworkThe Last Murder at the End of the World, by Stuart Turton, and Smokehead Twisted, Part 1Michael and Ethan and special guest Nick conclude their discussion of Stuart Turton’s third novel, The Last Murder at the End of the World.In this episode:The ten commandments of detective fictionTopics in TurtonologySchrodinger’s locked room mysteryIf you bend any genre too far, horror leaks outPixar Extended Universe teasingThinking about thinking about The TempestDO THE WORKDetective fiction lightning roundNames With Michael lightning roundNext time Michael and...
2025-03-311h 06Tapestry Radio NetworkThe Last Murder at the End of the World, by Stuart Turton, and Smokehead Twisted, Part 1Michael and Ethan and special guest Nick begin their discussion of Stuart Turton’s third novel, The Last Murder at the End of the World.In this episode:Thanks to JaredThe ten commandments of detective fictionMurder plots versus murder mysteriesBut like, what even is human, anyway, right?And what is supernatural, even?Clarke’s Third Law: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”We must imagine Prometheus happySome bad news about ambiguity in novelsNext tim...
2025-03-181h 07Tapestry Radio NetworkNobber, by Oisin Fagan, and various Irish whiskeys, part 2Michael and Ethan continue discussing Nobber, by Oisin Fagan, while drinking The Midnight Silkie (Michael) and Red Locks (Ethan) Irish whiskeys.In this episode:Michael forgets, for the second time in four episodes, to call for Karen to read the rules. Rude. Good thing Karen just came in and started reading themA real SCAREcrow, or, a murdered murderWho is the greater fool, the fool or the fool who calls the fool a fool?Pinning down the black box that is the murder of crowsNobber...
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Die LiteraturverandaDer Tod und das dunkle Meer (Steward Turton)Anmerkung: Dieser Podcast erschien zuerst 2021 zum Erscheinen des Romans.
Ein unerwarteter Zwischenstopp im Jahr 2003 inspirierte Turton zu diesem fesselnden Kriminalroman. Nachdem er einen Flug nach Singapur verpasst hatte, saß der Autor, der freimütig zugibt, dass er nicht gut darin ist, Pläne einzuhalten, im australischen Perth fest. Um die Zeit totzuschlagen, besuchte er ein Schifffahrtsmuseum, wo er sich über den Untergang der Batavia im Jahr 1629 informierte. Jahre später beschloss er, die Geschichte des Schiffes auf seine Weise aufzuschreiben.
2025-01-1310 min
Die LiteraturverandaDie sieben Tode der Evelyn Hardcastle (Steward Turton)Stuart Turtons Debütroman "Die sieben Tode der Evelyn Hardcastle" ist ein origineller, hochkomplexer Kriminalroman, der als eine Mischung aus Robert Altmans Gosford Park und Christopher Nolans Inception beschrieben wird, allerdings in Anlehnung an Agatha Christies "Mord im Orient Express", denn obwohl es sich hier um die Aufklärung eines Mordes handelt, ist der übergeordnete Hintergrund eher in der Phantastik zu suchen.
2025-01-1205 min
The Other 51Episode 192: Let's Find Out Together with Stuart Turton“I’ve got this crazy idea, it would be Agatha Christie meets Lost. They were like ‘how are you gonna pull that off?’ and I was like ‘I have absolutely no idea.”Stuart Turton joins Brian to talk about the writing of his New York Times bestseller, “The Last Murder at the End of the World.” Stuart talks about how this was the hardest book he’s ever written, why it was so hard, and how he had to throw a full 130,000-word draft away and start over. He talks about how he knew things weren’t working and...
2024-10-1033 min
SFF AddictsEp. 105: Stuart Turton talks The Last Murder at the End of the World, Research & MoreJoin co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author Stuart Turton about his new novel The Last Murder at the End of the World, his popular works The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and The Devil and the Dark Water, writing a large cast of characters, history and research, theme and the role of the author, Agatha Christie, Aldi supermarkets, a spot of milk and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Stuart. Stayed tuned next week for his mini-masterclass on Locked-Room Mysteries.OUR SPONSOR:
2024-05-211h 05
Unlock A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Award-Winning.The Winter Spirits by Bridget Collins, Imogen Hermes Gowar, Natasha Pulley, Jess Kidd, Andrew Michael Hurley, Elizabeth Macneal, Laura Purcell, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Stuart Turton, Catriona Ward, Laura Shepherd-Robinson, Susan Stokes-ChapmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/137863to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Winter Spirits
Author: Bridget Collins, Imogen Hermes Gowar, Natasha Pulley, Jess Kidd, Andrew Michael Hurley, Elizabeth Macneal, Laura Purcell, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Stuart Turton, Catriona Ward, Laura Shepherd-Robinson, Susan Stokes-Chapman
Narrator: Mark Bonnar, Rona Morison, Sian Clifford, Tim McInnerny
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
Release date: 10-19-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 32 ratings
Genres: Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
From Dickens's A Christmas Carol to the ghost stories of M.R. James, the tradition of a haunted tale at Christmas has flourished across the centuries. The twelve stories of...
2023-10-1912h 10
Talking TaiwanEp 257 | Michael Turton : Taipei Times Columnist Talks About the 1992 Consensus As a follow up to last week's episode featuring my interview with General Yu, I invited Taipei Times columnist Michael Turton back on to Talking Taiwan to talk about the 1992 Consensus, a term that General Yu mentioned, and in the lead up to Taiwan's presidential elections in January, the Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yi-ih brought it up. In the Related Links section below, we'll share Michael's Taipei Times article about the Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih's support of the 1992 Consensus. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/michael-turton-tapei-times-columnist-talks-about-the-1992-consensus-ep-257/ Here's a little preview of what...
2023-10-1320 min
The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa FilesS3-E26 - Taiwan as part of the Philippines? Or a British or German colony? “What Ifs” of Formosan History -- With Michael TurtonTaiwanese history would have been very different except for a few pivotal moments. “Sure,” you might be thinking, “that's true everywhere.” However, the “what ifs” Michael Turton and Eryk Michael Smith talk about today are especially fascinating because of Taiwan’s strategic location. The Spanish and Dutch had short-lived settlements here in the 17th century, but either could easily have lasted for centuries. Later would-be colonizers included the UK (they considered using the east coast as a penal colony à la Australia), the US, and Germany. Turton lays out an interesting list of “what ifs” to support his argument that Taiwan being in the sp...
2023-09-0729 min
Deep Overstock Fiction PodcastDO20 Childhood Ep. 12: Two Stories by Michael Turton (w/ Discussion)Buy Childhood here!
Michael Turton - “Balls, Bowels, and a Far Away Friend” (Age 4) “How Can All Three Ladies Look Just Like My Gramma?” (Age 5) (read by the author)
Check out The Poet Heroic here.
Theme music is "Take Me Higher" by Jazzhar.
2023-06-1830 min
Poems & WhiskeyBetween Space and the Deep Blue Sea with Leslie AndersonDear Listeners, I gotta be honest with ya. I was so struck by my admiration and joy at having Leslie in front of me, I forgot every clever thing I was hoping to dazzle with. Hopefully through the magic of editing, I still remain your stalwart just-some-sorta-guy and not just a blushing fan. Leslie and I talk about the presence of media in her writing and how it has carried her though her life, no matter what her teachers had to say. We touch on early 90s comics purchases in small Midwest shops, the shady aisles we had to...
2023-03-081h 39
Talking TaiwanEp 188 | Michael Turton Lost Episodes | 5000 Blog PostsA note from Talking Taiwan host Felicia Lin: This lost episode of Talking Taiwan features blogger Michael Turton. At the time Michael had written over 5000 blog posts for his blog The View From Taiwan. Michael began writing his blog in 2005 and I remember how popular Michael's blog was. That's how I learned about him when I was living in Taiwan, back in the days before social media. Michael has been a guest twice on Talking Taiwan. in episode 119 he spoke with me about China's ban on Taiwan's pineapples. And in episode 138 he spoke about his love of biking in Tai...
2022-06-0306 minTapestry Radio NetworkThe Devil and the Dark Water, by Stuart Turton, and Benriach 12, Part 2Michael, Ethan, and special guest Nick continue their discussion of The Devil and the Dark Water, by Stuart Turton, while two of the three of them drink Benriach distilliery’s The Twelve.In this episode:Michael does an unfair thought experiment, but at least it has a keyAfter an initial pledge not to discuss morality, most of the episode is about moralityDigression into D&D alignment types, obviouslyHaving ground his Lawful Neutral axe hard, Ethan also goes into his obsession with Victorian follys. UghEt...
2022-05-231h 05Tapestry Radio NetworkThe Devil and the Dark Water, by Stuart Turton, and Benriach 12, Part 1Michael, Ethan, and special guest Nick begin their discussion of The Devil and the Dark Water, by Stuart Turton, while two of the three of them drink Benriach distilliery’s The Twelve.In this episode:Nick makes a very good ruleMichael is provoked into asking a bad question and then the rest of the episode is about thatEthan says “fantasy” a bunch of times when he probably should have said “speculative fiction,” feel free to sue himThis book is full of filthSpoilers for the Murder...
2022-05-111h 05Tapestry Radio NetworkFilthy Animals, by Brandon Taylor, and Redbreast Sherry Cask editions, Part 2Michael and Ethan continue their discussion of Filthy Animals, by Brandon Taylor, while drinking slightly different iterations of Redbreast Irish whiskey in sherry cask finishes.In this episode:MaEiaRwS: the podcast where nothing gets doneEthan fishes a book with a chair (scintillating audio that the editor chose to leave in)Trawling for referencesThe Case Against the Trauma Plot, by Parul SehgalEmotional Support Trauma Plot, by Brandon TaylorWe talk about what we talk abotWhat is love?The...
2022-04-271h 27
The Highlands Current PodcastRoasting Coffee, With Big Mouth Owner Alex Finkelstein
Finkelstein is on a mission to provide Highlands residents with excellent coffee in an unpretentious setting. He talks with Current reporter Michael Turton about the ins and outs of coffee growing, roasting, grinding and serving that perfect cup of joe.
2022-03-1124 min
Freedom with NFTsEpisode 24: The North American Bitcoin Conference 2022 Day 2In this episode of Freedom with NFT’s we will have a mash up episode of The North American Bitcoin Conference 2022 Day 2 Interview featuring:
Dowhatyoulove.artist on IG:@Dowhatyoulove.artist
Adrian CEO of minters
Dreamer - Head of DeFi at DeFi Kingdoms
Angela Antony founder and CEO of Scoutible -
Steven : Crypto Gold Rush
Michael : Tigray Art Collective Michaels Twitter @askmeaboutbtc
Mason Versluis: masonversluis
Ragzy: NFT Artist Ragzy@ragzyart.com
They will share with us:
What does Sergey Gordienko (Dowhatyoulove.artist) do in the NFT space?
Sergey Gordienko life as an artist before and after leveraging NFT...
2022-01-2124 min
Immerse Yourself In The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Life-Enhancing!Godsend by Michael MoynaghPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/231102to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Godsend
Author: Michael Moynagh
Narrator: Alan Turton
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs
Release date: 12-02-21
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Missions & Missionary Work
Publisher's Summary:
Godsend is a toolkit to help you form new Christian communities with people who were not previously attending church. The book is based on the wisdom of many practitioners over the past 20 to 30 years. It contains loads of stories, advice, and frameworks to help you join a growing company of people who are bringing discipleship, mission, and church together in their everyday lives.
2021-12-0230 min
The Taiwan ContextTaiwan Context – Taiwan in the 80sMichael Turton and Donovan Smith both arrived as young lads in the late 80s, when Taiwan was a one-party state under the KMT. They discuss their early impressions of Taiwan politics & life in a key transitional period in Taiwan’s history.
2021-07-1142 min
Taiwan ReportTaiwan Context – Taiwan in the 80sMichael Turton and Donovan Smith both arrived as young lads in the late 80s, when Taiwan was a one-party state under the KMT. They discuss their early impressions of Taiwan politics & life in a key transitional period in Taiwan’s history.
2021-07-1142 min
Talking TaiwanBiking in Taiwan with Blogger Michael TurtonA note from Talking Taiwan host Felicia Lin: A few months ago, before Taiwan went on COVID alert level 3, I spoke with Michael Turton, about biking around Taiwan. I remember when there was a push to make Taiwan more bike-friendly and it became popular for people to bike around the island or along the coast. Michael shared why he loves biking around Taiwan and how it is one of the best places to bike in the world. Surprisingly he advised avoiding cycling route number 1, which is the bicycle route around the island of Taiwan developed by the...
2021-07-0535 min
Gambling with The PopeCocaine Cowboys: The Masters, The Grand National, The WhirlwindHow much cocaine can you have before you're over the limit?
On today's show we break down how best to bet on this weekend's Grand National and The Masters. Like we'd know.
Our alternative preview of Augusta and Aintree includes genuine concerns for Bryson Dechambeau being paralysed before he's 40, and Pope backing virtually every horse in the big one.
Jimmy White's 90s coke consumption is explored. Was it an excuse for all those final defeats?
All the usual funnies, including revelations of an incredible romp between Michael Douglas and Andre The Giant.
Follow us @gamblingwiththepope to get involved in the...
2021-04-091h 12Gambling with The Pope"He's Won 250k off a losing £5 Bet"Rumble on The Rock this weekend. Pope revisits his 'underwhelming' childhood holiday to Gibraltar ahead of the Dillian Whyte - Alexander Povetkin rematch.
Is Tiger Roll the greatest chaser of all time? We recap our Cheltenham festival and look at the punter who made 250k after Betfair paid out early on his losing £5 bet.
On Merseyside there's more Michael Owen material, Southgate dropping Trent talk and a look at the upcoming Champions League tie between Liverpool & Real. We'll also get into those wild James Rodriguez rumours doing the WhatsApp rounds.
Stateside takes us to Lebron's ankle, Deshaun Watson's sexual m...
2021-03-261h 11
Taiwan ReportTaiwan Context – Singing BusinessMichael Turton interviews Michael Klein. Klein is a long-time resident of Taiwan. A singer and songwriter, a musician with years of professional experience, and a professional sound engineer, he runs a trading company specializing in metal parts. Michael Klein shares his insights on doing business in Taiwan, cultural differences, and his time as a musician and singer.
2021-03-1944 min
The Taiwan ContextTaiwan Context – Singing BusinessMichael Turton interviews Michael Klein. Klein is a long-time resident of Taiwan. A singer and songwriter, a musician with years of professional experience, and a professional sound engineer, he runs a trading company specializing in metal parts. Michael Klein shares his insights on doing business in Taiwan, cultural differences, and his time as a musician and singer.Michael Turton interviews Michael Klein. Klein is a long-time resident of Taiwan. A singer and songwriter, a musician with years of professional experience, and a professional sound engineer, he runs a trading company specializing in metal parts. Michael Klein shares his insights...
2021-03-1944 min
Talking TaiwanTaipei Times Columnist Michael Turton Talks About the Taiwan Pineapple Ban by ChinaA note from Talking Taiwan host Felicia Lin: Michael Turton is a political commentator, writer and Taipei Times columnist based in Taichung, Taiwan. I first learned about him through his long running blog, The View From Taiwan when I lived in Taiwan myself and started blogging about living there. I've invited him on to the podcast to talk about China's recent Taiwan pineapple ban. We talked about what's really behind the ban and how trade issues between China and Taiwan led to the 2014 Sunflower Movement and occupation of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan building.
2021-03-0832 min
Amateur PoetryThe Next Chapter- By Kaye TurtonHere, at The Angel at Hetton, we're really looking forward to welcoming you through our doors very soon. Our dining room refurbishment will soon be completed and Michael Wignal and his team will be stepping things up in a brand new kitchen. At this time, we are looking for passionate and dedicated people to join our Front of House Team. Are you ready to start your next chapter?
2021-03-0201 minGambling with The PopeBlue Rising with Psycho Comedy's Shaun PowellPowelly's back to torture a wounded Pope over Everton's victory at Anfield.
We discuss the fallout from the game, The Blues ambitions, Jamie Carragher's jarg leather jackets, Michael Owen's pub lifestyle and whether Shaqiri's hair transplant is getting him more minutes under Klopp?
You'll struggle to find a funnier Merseyside Derby review.
Away from football there's Tiger Woods talk, while Shaun shares his concerns as a musician of the impact lockdown is having on the industry.
Thanks for the listen. Give us a shout @gamblingwiththepope on instagram to get involved in the show.
2021-02-261h 42
Gambling with The PopeGround Control: Tom Brady, Captain Tom & The ToffeesSuper Bowl LV's done and dusted with Pope landing the spoils, having tipped Tom Brady's Tampa at the start of the playoffs. We breakdown the game, workout what went west with The Chiefs and look at next year's NFL odds. Can a 44 year-old Brady and his Buccs repeat?
Footy talk takes us to Goodison for Carlo's cup run and sideline cappuccino, Liverpool's loosening grip on the title, plus some funny feedback from Leeds United fans on the back of Adam Forshaw's appearance on last week's show.
Boxing's back but once again outmuscled by the UFC's weekend action. There's a couple...
2021-02-121h 17
The Taiwan ContextTaiwan Context – Human Rights DefenderMichael Turton interviews Roy Ngerng is a researcher, writer, and activist. He was named a Human Rights Defender by the United Nations for his activism in Singapore. Roy writes on social protection and equality issues and the impact of digitalization on society. He currently works as an Assistant Research Fellow at the Risk Society and Policy Research Center.
2021-01-3145 min
Taiwan ReportTaiwan Context – Human Rights DefenderMichael Turton interviews Roy Ngerng is a researcher, writer, and activist. He was named a Human Rights Defender by the United Nations for his activism in Singapore. Roy writes on social protection and equality issues and the impact of digitalization on society. He currently works as an Assistant Research Fellow at the Risk Society and Policy Research Center.
2021-01-3145 min
Watts InvolvedEpisode 147 | Michael Hook | Entrepreneur, Platinum Tribe Creator, AuthorOn this episode I chat with Michael about his book 2020 The Year that Killed Retirement
2020 The Year that Killed Retirement is a delightful book. Michael Hook believes that retirement as we know it is dead and urges the older generation, the Platinum members of society, to re-invent themselves.
In the second half of the book, nine South African contributors share their experiences of lockdown. They ruminate on ageing, adapting and reflect on disruption and change. The essays are as follows:
The Futurist – Thinking about our Thinking by Graeme Co...
2021-01-1735 minGambling with The PopeBobby, Bangles and Beads: Firmino, Death Race Douglas, NBA PreviewThe Christmas Gift that nobody asked for; our 30th Episode is a festive tinged celebrity special.
Pope's calling for Ozzy Osbourne and Elton John to appear as guests in the new year through a friend of the show with contacts to Hollywood.
Uncle Al delivers maybe his best Michael Douglas impressions yet. Pope recreates a Scouse version of Pesci's 'Funny How' Goodfellas scene. Christopher Walken pops in following last week's Buzzfeed article claiming he's never owned a cellphone, computer or sent an email. 'Wowa'.
In sport we pay tribute to Gerard Houllier, look at Bobby Firmino's blast back to form...
2020-12-231h 14
That BookTBC: What We Actually Read, 2020!What we read in this terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. Books: The Vanishing Half, Brit Bennett; Field Work, Mischa Berlinski; I Remember You, Yrsa Sigurdardóttir; Kindred, Octavia Butler; The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, Stuart Turton; This is How You Lose the Time War, Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone; Cleanness, Garth Greenwell; The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Suzanne Collins; Red Rising trilogy, Pierce Brown; The House in the Cerulean Sea, T.J. Klune; An Extraordinary Union, Alyssa Cole; Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets, Svetlana Alexievich; Hamnet, Maggie O'Farrell; Love, Nina: Despatches from Fam...
2020-12-2243 min
Safe As MilkEpisode 149: Adam could use some French lessons (not like you think).Music and books and games, oh boy! Happy Holidays!
(13:22) Two 2020 Coupler eps
(17:39) "The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton
(22:35) Micro-Chop
(39:10) Scrap Mechanic
Drinks!
Mike - Negroni
Adam - Maple Manhattan
Followup and Footnotes
Music Break: "I Wish It Was Christmas Today" - SNL
Aminé - Limbo (Deluxe)
Adam's Movie Corner: Elf
Mike finally Beat Zelda
Mike is also waffling a good bit
Mike's Movie Corner: Amadaeus, Moneyball, Margin Call
2020-12-2134 min
The Taiwan ContextTaiwan Context – Tobie OpenshawMichael Turton interviews Tobie Openshaw. Tobie is a filmmaker and well known in the foreign community in Taiwan. He's created many segments on BBC, Discovery, National Geographic, and more. He's known for his coverage of funeral pole dancers of Changhua County and his work covering the stories of Betelnut Girls in Taiwan. Tobie has worked on a whole slew of side projects, including the Red Room Association, Urban Nomad Film Festival, and his involvement with various indigenous groups in Taiwan.Note: Some audio problems were fixed in this episode.
2020-12-1736 min
Taiwan ReportTaiwan Context – Tobie OpenshawMichael Turton interviews Tobie Openshaw. Tobie is a filmmaker and well known in the foreign community in Taiwan. He's created many segments on BBC, Discovery, National Geographic, and more. He's known for his coverage of funeral pole dancers of Changhua County and his work covering the stories of Betelnut Girls in Taiwan. Tobie has worked on a whole slew of side projects, including the Red Room Association, Urban Nomad Film Festival, and his involvement with various indigenous groups in Taiwan.
Note: Some audio problems were fixed in this episode.
2020-12-1736 minGambling with The PopeCasino, Calvert-Lewin, Cardiff Cup FinalsIt's 25 years since Casino was released in cinemas. We're gabbing gambling, Scorsese films and chasing on a Sunday.
Liverpool and Everton reviews include DCL being better than we thought and Andy Robertson being better than Lionel Messi.
Pope's got beef with Welsh people, John Parrot and Derry Mathews. We revisit Christmas destroying stories from our younger days and relive some post-cup final carry on from the Cardiff years.
Previews focus on the weekend's Daniel Dubois-Joe Joyce and Roy Jones-Mike Tyson fights in the Soho Tip of the Week section.
Plus, Uncle Al's back with the best Michael Douglas impression you're...
2020-11-251h 18
The Taiwan ContextTaiwan Context – Playerium: Rooting a New Gaming FirmMichael Turton and Sean Su interview Playerium CEO Solomon Temowo. Solomon is the founder and CEO of Playerium, a software company specializing in software for gaming firms. He has worked in several countries in Europe and Asia. We explore his experiences in the gaming industry in Taiwan and elsewhere, what Taiwan's advantages are, and the kind of projects and products his firm works with and creates.
2020-10-2351 min
Taiwan ReportTaiwan Context – Playerium: Rooting a New Gaming FirmMichael Turton and Sean Su interview Playerium CEO Solomon Temowo. Solomon is the founder and CEO of Playerium, a software company specializing in software for gaming firms. He has worked in several countries in Europe and Asia. We explore his experiences in the gaming industry in Taiwan and elsewhere, what Taiwan's advantages are, and the kind of projects and products his firm works with and creates.
2020-10-2351 minGambling with The PopeDemolition Derby: ACL's, UCL, Betting on MookieJesus, what a Derby. After crying to Peter Reid last week about how timid the Merseyside rivalry had become, we finally get into the fallout of Everton & Liverpool's wild clash last weekend.
There's a World Series preview and look at main man Mookie Betts. Some 49ers and Steelers talk from the NFL, and a couple of tremendous Unlikely Lookalike's thrown at Pope from our listeners.
The Soundtrack features all sorts, from Blue Mick's favourite Everton player to Uncle Al's Michael Douglas impression and Killer Crab Men's new Keegan of the Week theme.
We blimp over the returning Champions League...
2020-10-211h 08
The Taiwan ContextTaiwan Context – Forward Taiwan: Changing the Expat Legal FrameworkMichael Turton interviews Michael Fahey. Fahey is a longtime resident of the island. He is currently a lawyer with the well-known firm of Winkler Partners in Taipei. He has been instrumental in Forward Taiwan, a group dedicated to advancing issues involving foreigners in Taiwan. We discuss Forward Taiwan's work on behalf of foreigners, the local legal system, and related exciting topics.
2020-10-2143 min
Taiwan ReportTaiwan Context – Forward Taiwan: Changing the Expat Legal FrameworkMichael Turton interviews Michael Fahey. Fahey is a longtime resident of the island. He is currently a lawyer with the well-known firm of Winkler Partners in Taipei. He has been instrumental in Forward Taiwan, a group dedicated to advancing issues involving foreigners in Taiwan. We discuss Forward Taiwan's work on behalf of foreigners, the local legal system, and related exciting topics.
2020-10-2143 min
Taiwan ReportTaiwan Context – A Life on The Beautiful IslandMichael Turton interviews Mark Caltonhill. Mark is a journalist, writer, comedian, singer, and cyclist who has lived in Taiwan for the better part of two decades. Join us for a stimulating discussion on his experiences and writings on The Beautiful Island.
2020-10-1943 min
The Taiwan ContextTaiwan Context – A Life on The Beautiful IslandMichael Turton interviews Mark Caltonhill. Mark is a journalist, writer, comedian, singer, and cyclist who has lived in Taiwan for the better part of two decades. Join us for a stimulating discussion on his experiences and writings on The Beautiful Island.
2020-10-1943 minGambling with The PopeThe Ballad of Ronnie O'Jackson: Pep's Problems, Whyte-Povetkin, Covid Tests, More Mike SkinnerGuy walks into a psychiatrists office... On Episode 18 Pope plays Melfi, tackling Ste on swerving last week's call due to his recent return to drinking. We talk Ste's meet with Mike Skinner and plan a podcast trip to Amsterdam for The Streets' Dutch weekender next year. On the sport front we're previewing the Whyte-Povetkin Fight Camp finale and weigh-up Pep Guardiola's precarious place amongst the greatest manager's of all time. Pope recalls his surreal meeting with a Ronnie O'Sullivan-Michael Jackson super-fan at one of the Rocket's exhibition snooker matches some years ago. With the Champions League and Europa finals this...
2020-08-2000 min
Taiwan ReportCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #45 Total Recall: Han Strikes BackMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss updates on Kaohsiung Mayor's Han Kuo-Yu's recall vote, President Tsai's second inauguration, a look at 2022 and 2024 elections, TSMC's new US factory plans, KMT as an opposition party, and some punchable punching paunchy punch-offs.
All our podcasts from now on are at https://anchor.fm/taiwanreport
Find the Current Affairs Podcast on https://anchor.fm/currentaffairstaiwan
As always, follow along with the news and get the latest shows, Taiwan Quick Take, and more at our website Report.tw
2020-05-2432 min
Current Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #45 Total Recall: Han Strikes BackMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss updates on Kaohsiung Mayor's Han Kuo-Yu's recall vote, President Tsai's second inauguration, a look at 2022 and 2024 elections, TSMC's new US factory plans, KMT as an opposition party, and some punchable punching paunchy punch-offs.
All our podcasts from now on are at https://anchor.fm/taiwanreport
Find the Current Affairs Podcast on https://anchor.fm/currentaffairstaiwan
As always, follow along with the news and get the latest shows, Taiwan Quick Take, and more at our website Report.tw
2020-05-2432 minGambling with The PopeSo Long, The Last DanceTime to say goodbye to Michael Jordan and the Bulls. We chat Flu game, that pepperoni pizza and Jerry Kraus finally getting some praise from a salty Scottie Pippen, of all people.
On a quiet gambling week, we spend some time in the choppy waters of charity golf betting, and share our thoughts on whether anyone's arsed about Tom Brady and Payton Manning joining Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson for the rematch of The Match.
Plenty of UFC and boxing talk, including a Masvidal-Mcgregor wager (if the fight ever happens). Plus, Pope's back on his soapbox regarding the recent knighting...
2020-05-2300 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #44 Baby StepsMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss national unification goals with unexpected supporters of a related bill, Taiwan withdraws from trying for a spot at the World Health Assembly, Han telling his followers not to go to the recall poll, DPP attempting to get irrigation, farmers and fishers cooperatism under control, a quick pass at the first anniversary of equal marriage in Taiwan, the cabinet resignation and turnover and some names of who might take which positions.
We apologize for some background noise this week as we are still doing remote recordings.
All our podcasts fro...
2020-05-1836 min
Taiwan ReportCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #44 Baby StepsMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss national unification goals with unexpected supporters of a related bill, Taiwan withdraws from trying for a spot at the World Health Assembly, Han telling his followers not to go to the recall poll, DPP attempting to get irrigation, farmers and fishers cooperatism under control, a quick pass at the first anniversary of equal marriage in Taiwan, the cabinet resignation and turnover and some names of who might take which positions.
We apologize for some background noise this week as we are still doing remote recordings.
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2020-05-1836 minGambling with The PopeU-F-SteBetting's Back! We review UFC249 and look forward to the weekend's charity golfing action, featuring Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler.
There's a deep dive into The Last Dance's latest episodes, with alternative takes on Michael Jordan's psychology, his Dad's death, and whether or not his ex-teammate Steve Kerr's sleeping rough in his office, during filming of the documentary?
Soundbites feature everything from Glengarry Glen Ross to Eastbound and Down's Kenny Powers. Plus, we kick off the debate for greatest fantasy sports commentary duo of all time, with Darts' Sid Wadell and Golf's Peter Allis early front runners.
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2020-05-1500 min
The Taiwan ContextTaiwan Context - A Culinary History of Taipei, featuring Katy Hui-Wen HungThe Taiwan Context hosted by Michael Turton, with special guest Katy Hui-Wen Hung, on the Culinary History of Taipei, offering some surprising twists and turns.
2020-05-1034 min
Taiwan ReportTaiwan Context - A Culinary History of Taipei, featuring Katy Hui-Wen HungThe Taiwan Context hosted by Michael Turton, with special guest Katy Hui-Wen Hung, on the Culinary History of Taipei, offering some surprising twists and turns.
2020-05-1034 minGambling with The PopeAnti-Social MediaDo you have a gambling or competition problem?
Ste and Pope jump into The Last Dance. There's alternative takes on Michael Jordan's bad habits, the genius of Jerry Krause, and the Netflix special that MUST be made, on one of the show's peripheral characters.
Pope's worried his eldest son -'Baby Gronk' - is becoming a goth. He shares his embarrassment over the show's lack of social media impact, frustration regarding Colonel Tom Moore's 100 laps for the NHS, and growing paranoia as an Everton hate figure.
We cover horses and problem punters, as Ste revisits a Gamblers Anonymous meeting from his...
2020-05-0700 min
Taiwan ReportCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #43 Massive Matsu Milk TeaMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss some a new race involving giant Matsu statues in Penghu and Taichung and the United Front efforts in Taiwan, the Han Kuo-yu recall updates. Comments on the Milk Tea Alliance and Taiwan's increasing warm power. Finally, talk about how Taiwan has become a more interesting and higher profile nation in the past few months.
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As always, f...
2020-05-0425 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #43 Massive Matsu Milk TeaMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss some a new race involving giant Matsu statues in Penghu and Taichung and the United Front efforts in Taiwan, the Han Kuo-yu recall updates. Comments on the Milk Tea Alliance and Taiwan's increasing warm power. Finally, talk about how Taiwan has become a more interesting and higher profile nation in the past few months.
All our podcasts from now on are at https://anchor.fm/taiwanreport
Find the Current Affairs Podcast on https://anchor.fm/currentaffairstaiwan
As always, follow along with the news and get the latest s...
2020-05-0425 minGambling with The PopeScottie Pippen's HeadBetween Michael Jordan's eyeballs and his mother's glorious vagina, we might have the most alternative review of The Last Dance.
In response to Ste's botched weed-smoking isolation Draft party, Pope recalls spewing into a Tesco bag to welcome in the millennium.
There's updates on the presidential race, as the debate shifts between Trump's disinfectant endorsement and Sleepy Joe's dementia.
We also talk Steve Claridge lockdown haircuts, Pope's son being nicknamed 'Baby Gronk’, and Tampa’s Tom Brady.
Plus, a couple of nice priced picks for next season's NFL, whenever that may be.
Checkout our new instagram page @myconvoswiththepope. Cheers!
2020-04-2800 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #42 Hou You-yi is hot & is Tsai "pro-independence"?Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss some new polling showing Hou You-yi is a powerhouse, Han Kuo-yu may be headed to the outhouse, and Johnny Chiang has a house to fix, and it won't be easy. The KMT's prospects in 2022 currently look dire. Is President Tsai "pro-independence?" The Philippines has two different lines on whether they want a Filipina deported from Taiwan for attacking Duterte on Facebook. All our podcasts from now on are at https://anchor.fm/taiwanreport
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2020-04-2743 min
Taiwan ReportCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #42 Hou You-yi is hot & is Tsai "pro-independence"?Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss some new polling showing Hou You-yi is a powerhouse, Han Kuo-yu may be headed to the outhouse, and Johnny Chiang has a house to fix, and it won't be easy. The KMT's prospects in 2022 currently look dire. Is President Tsai "pro-independence?" The Philippines has two different lines on whether they want a Filipina deported from Taiwan for attacking Duterte on Facebook. All our podcasts from now on are at https://anchor.fm/taiwanreport
Find the Current Affairs Podcast on https://anchor.fm/currentaffairstaiwan
As alw...
2020-04-2743 minGambling with The PopeI'm Still Gambling, After All This TimeThe lockdown's getting to Pope. Almost as much as having to revisit his thoughts on Petr Cech's 'scrum-cap'.
There's a preview of new Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance; looking at his Airness' ability on the court and wild gambling antics away from it.
We bounce around a host of other subjects including Darts players' interior design choices, Elton John's interesting At Home performance, and who was the better Pro Evo player between us.
Tip of the Week throws up a 25-1 horse, a sneaky 80-1 NBA angle and an obscure 50-1 shot, featuring The Body Coach Joe Wicks.
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2020-04-2100 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #41 (04-20-2020) PRC's sand and census wars on TaiwanMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu's upcoming recall vote, and explain why and how his joining the KMT's central standing committee is problematic--and why New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-yi was smart to avoid it, and what that might mean for the future of the KMT. The PRC is demanding naturalized Taiwan nationals in Taiwan to comply with their census, and why that is a threat to national security. An armada of illegal sand dredgers from China are shooed off by Taiwan, but it is a sign of growing threat. Taiwanese sports are making it big overs...
2020-04-2028 min
Taiwan ReportCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #41 (04-20-2020) PRC's sand and census wars on TaiwanMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu's upcoming recall vote, and explain why and how his joining the KMT's central standing committee is problematic--and why New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-yi was smart to avoid it, and what that might mean for the future of the KMT. The PRC is demanding naturalized Taiwan nationals in Taiwan to comply with their census, and why that is a threat to national security. An armada of illegal sand dredgers from China are shooed off by Taiwan, but it is a sign of growing threat. Taiwanese sports are making it big overs...
2020-04-2028 min
Taiwan ReportCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #40 (04-13-2020) Soft Power and the Propaganda WarsCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #40 (04-13-2020) Soft Power and the Propaganda Wars
Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) take on the week's news, including China pressuring Taiwan militarily and via a massive propaganda push, updates on the Han Recall and his new lawsuit to try to stop it, the complexities of changing national airline names for Taiwan, a discussion on international media coverage of Taiwan, plans for subsidizing universities now that China is cutting some of their supply of students, the KMT chair Johnny Chiang making some right moves, EU parliament and overseas reaction to Taiwan's soft-pow...
2020-04-1330 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #40 (04-13-2020) Soft Power and the Propaganda WarsCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #40 (04-13-2020) Soft Power and the Propaganda Wars
Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) take on the week's news, including China pressuring Taiwan militarily and via a massive propaganda push, updates on the Han Recall and his new lawsuit to try to stop it, the complexities of changing national airline names for Taiwan, a discussion on international media coverage of Taiwan, plans for subsidizing universities now that China is cutting some of their supply of students, the KMT chair Johnny Chiang making some right moves, EU parliament and overseas reaction to Taiwan's soft-pow...
2020-04-1330 min
Taiwan ReportCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #39 (04-06-2020) That BBC problemCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #39 (04-06-2020) Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) take on the week's news, including the back-and-forth between a KMT lawmaker and Premier Su after the lawmaker said "Taiwan is not a country" as well as proposals on changing the name of China Airlines and what to put in English on the passports. The government has launched a massive, NT$1.05 trillion stimulus package. The BBC continues its rich tradition of inadequate Taiwan coverage, and much more!
All our podcasts from now on are at anchor.fm/taiwanreport
As always, follow along with the news and get the...
2020-04-0624 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #39 (04-06-2020) That BBC problemMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) take on the week's news, including the back-and-forth between a KMT lawmaker and Premier Su after the lawmaker said "Taiwan is not a country" as well as proposals on changing the name of China Airlines and what to put in English on the passports. The government has launched a massive, NT$1.05 trillion stimulus package. The BBC continues its rich tradition of inadequate Taiwan coverage, and much more!
All our podcasts from now on are at anchor.fm/taiwanreport
As always, follow along with the news and get the latest shows...
2020-04-0624 min
Taiwan ReportCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #38 (03-29-2020) Doing Hard Time in QuarantineMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) actually prefer social distancing by avoiding each other in yet another remote podcast episode. This week Donovan talks about doing hard time under quarantine and later the broader implications. The Taiwan People's Party attacks the Taiwan head of the COVID-19 response team. The KMT pushes to lower the voting age to 18 and to allow 20-year-olds to run for office. There's yet more news on KMT's Wu Sz-Huai. A talk about Taiwan's adultery laws. Also, a mention of WHO's mal-treatment of Taiwan. The news outlets kicked from the PRC are welcome in Taiwan.
If you...
2020-03-2945 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #38 (03-29-2020) Doing Hard Time in QuarantineMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) actually prefer social distancing by avoiding each other in yet another remote podcast episode. This week Donovan talks about doing hard time under quarantine and later the broader implications. The Taiwan People's Party attacks the Taiwan head of the COVID-19 response team. The KMT pushes to lower the voting age to 18 and to allow 20-year-olds to run for office. There's yet more news on KMT's Wu Sz-Huai. A talk about Taiwan's adultery laws. Also, a mention of WHO's mal-treatment of Taiwan. The news outlets kicked from the PRC are welcome in Taiwan.
If you...
2020-03-2845 min
Taiwan ReportCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #37 (03-23-2020) Balder than BaldMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) are continuing with their social distancing in this podcast episode. Michael is stuck in a noisy room, so you'll hear plenty of ambient noises from Taiwan. This week the duo cover PRC fishing boats attacking Taiwan coast guard, the Taiwanese stock market crash, pressure on international workers, and amnesty for them and those on visas by the National Immigration Office, the third year of Lee Ming Che in PRC political imprisonment, death penalty phased out slowly, New Tide Faction and their beef with Su, Han Kuo Yu getting balder than bald, Johnny Chiang rehas...
2020-03-2324 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #37 (03-23-2020) Balder than BaldMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) are continuing with their social distancing in this podcast episode. Michael is stuck in a noisy room, so you'll hear plenty of ambient noises from Taiwan. This week the duo cover PRC fishing boats attacking Taiwan coast guard, the Taiwanese stock market crash, pressure on international workers, and amnesty for them and those on visas by the National Immigration Office, the third year of Lee Ming Che in PRC political imprisonment, death penalty phased out slowly, New Tide Faction and their beef with Su, Han Kuo Yu getting balder than bald, Johnny Chiang rehas...
2020-03-2324 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #36 (03-17-2020) Social DistancingMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) practicing some social distancing and do a remote audio-only episode of Current Affairs Taiwan. In their isolated anti-coronavirus cages, they talk about negative population group, Wu Sz-huai and requests regarding sensitive data from the ministry of defense, fake news and cyber defense, KMT 1992 consensus (Again), Han Kuo-Yu's recall update, Confucianism, and more coronavirus talk.
If you would prefer to listen to the show, our podcast version is at anchor.fm/currentaffairstaiwan
All our podcasts from now on are at anchor.fm/taiwanreport
As always, follow along with t...
2020-03-1627 min
Taiwan ReportCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #36 (03-17-2020) Social DistancingMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) practicing some social distancing and do a remote audio-only episode of Current Affairs Taiwan. In their isolated anti-coronavirus cages, they talk about negative population group, Wu Sz-huai and requests regarding sensitive data from the ministry of defense, fake news and cyber defense, KMT 1992 consensus (Again), Han Kuo-Yu's recall update, Confucianism, and more coronavirus talk.
If you would prefer to listen to the show, our podcast version is at anchor.fm/currentaffairstaiwan
All our podcasts from now on are at anchor.fm/taiwanreport
As always, follow along with the news...
2020-03-1627 min
Taiwan ReportCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #35 (03-09-2020)Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) dig into the results and impact of the KMT chair race, and what it means for the future of the party--and how problems are appearing right out of the gate, including the PRC snubbing the new chair and what that might mean. A recent poll suggests Taiwanese identity has soared, but the poll itself may not be accurate. The coronavirus has caused high profile businesses to go under. Finally, in a very bizarre case, legislative speaker Yu Shyi-kun is threatened by an 88-year-old accusing him of murdering his friend's family.
If you would p...
2020-03-0925 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #35 (03-09-2020)Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) dig into the results and impact of the KMT chair race, and what it means for the future of the party--and how problems are appearing right out of the gate, including the PRC snubbing the new chair and what that might mean. A recent poll suggests Taiwanese identity has soared, but the poll itself may not be accurate. The coronavirus has caused high profile businesses to go under. Finally, in a very bizarre case, legislative speaker Yu Shyi-kun is threatened by an 88-year-old accusing him of murdering his friend's family.
If...
2020-03-0925 min
Taiwan ReportCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #34 (03-02-2020) 228 Gaffes and the King of HualienMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss the ongoing Fu Kun-chi ("King of Hualien") saga, the KMT chair byelection goes into the final stretch, the interesting lack of endorsements in the KMT chair race, who might run in May 2021, could China Airlines change its name, the coronavirus outbreak and Han Kuo-yu's gaffes at a 228 memorial ceremony.
Listen to all our other podcasts at our main feed at anchor.fm/taiwanreport
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May Jam in T...
2020-03-0225 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #34 (03-02-2020) 228 Gaffes and the King of HualienMichael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) discuss the ongoing Fu Kun-chi ("King of Hualien") saga, the KMT chair byelection goes into the final stretch, the interesting lack of endorsements in the KMT chair race, who might run in May 2021, could China Airlines change its name, the coronavirus outbreak and Han Kuo-yu's gaffes at a 228 memorial ceremony.
Listen to all our other podcasts at our main feed at anchor.fm/taiwanreport
As always, follow along with the news and get the latest shows, Taiwan Quick Take, and more at our website Report.tw.
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2020-03-0225 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #33 (02-24-2020) That Thing Bernie Sanders Said...Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) cover a lot of ground, starting with a community service announcement on drugs. Will the Mazu pilgrimage go forward with coronavirus fears, or will Mazu intervene as Yen Ching-piao asserts. The KMT chair race takes some interesting turns. Bernie Sanders, currently Democratic frontrunner to be their nominee for US president, weighs in on a PRC military attack on Taiwan. TPP finally makes clear their stance on Taiwan-PRC relations, but it sounds awfully familiar. KMT internal dispute over Fu Kun-chi being admitted back into the party. The DPP makes moves on land use policy. And...
2020-02-2429 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #32 (02-10-2020) PRC infiltration, Han recall, Coronavirus, Mike Pompeo and more...Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT) 台灣時事 02-10-2020 Episode 32 - PRC infiltration, Han recall, Coronavirus, Mike Pompeo and more
Michael Turton (麥哲恩) is back from vacation, and he and co-host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) bring a wide-ranging show. The government responds well to the Wuhan coronavirus, a few comments on the KMT chair race and the Han recall campaign looks like it will have enough signatures to trigger a recall election by Feb 16. The New Taipei City government is making it harder for the government to decommission the Chinshan Nuclear Plant. The information environment is being infiltrated by the PRC in ways that...
2020-02-1027 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #31 (02-03-2020) Huang Jie Recall, William Lai to visit Congressional Prayer Breakfast, ICAO issues and more...This week Michael Turton (麥哲恩) is on vacation (but still is with us this week with a new article on Report.tw). Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) is joined by Scott Ellinger (陳鷹), a former US military and AIT official. The recall campaign by Han fans against Kaohsiung NPP city councilor Huang Jie passes signature count to move to stage two, Yu Shyi-kun is the new legislative speaker and Vice President-elect William Lai is going to America to join the Congressional Prayer Breakfast, an event President Trump attended last year. Controversy surrounds Taiwan and the WHO, and a petition for the White House to get Taiwan in...
2020-02-0332 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #30 (01-28-2020) ICAO, KMT Reform Committee, Rethinking 92 Consensus, Johnny Chiang joins KMT Chair RaceThis week Michael Turton (麥哲恩) is on vacation (but still is with us this week with a new article on Report.tw), so Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) is joined by Scott Ellinger (陳鷹), former US military and AIT official. Dragonslayer Jessica Drun took on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the World Health Organization over not providing crucial information to Taiwan due to pressure from China and gets banned from ICAO on Twitter (as was Donovan). AXIOS picked up the story and stirred international attention to the issue. The KMT reform committee has announced their agenda, intelligently focussing on four of the most...
2020-01-2838 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #29 (01-20-2020) Scrapping the 92 Consensus, Two chair candidates left, Recall campaign against Han...Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT) 台灣時事 01-20-2020 Episode 29 Hosts Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) tackle the KMT chair race and the many calls for reform of the party, many of which are quite sensible--such as scrapping the 1992 consensus and bringing the party's China policies in line with mainstream public opinion--but will the party enact them. Only two candidates for chair are in the race, but a bunch are on the sidelines and others are trying to push their favorite candidates forward. Also, the recall campaign against Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu has completed phase one and is about to enter phase two. As...
2020-01-2021 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #28 (01-12-2020) - Post Election Special - Demographics shift in the north, Taiwan Report...The election results are in and hosts Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) break down what it all means! President Tsai has been re-elected with a record margin, but Han Kuo-yu also crushed the results of Eric Chu in the last election. Han also unified the pan-blue camp, marginalizing the PFP. So, what will this mean for the race for the KMT party chair? Election results pulled up some interesting results for all parties, we look at some of those races. Demographics and perhaps a cultural shift in the DPP are making the party more at home in t...
2020-01-1232 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #27 (01-06-2020) Han affair allegations, Foxconn's Terry Gou backing PFP, Economic news is good, Ma makes some comments...On this episode, hosts Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) and Michael Turton (麥哲恩) kick off with more amusing and odd gaffes coming from KMT presidential candidate Han Kuo-yu, and allegations of his buying a house for--and is confirmed to have traveled abroad with--a woman who isn't his wife. Han reiterates pledge to reform the KMT, and we look into why his support started to wane earlier this year--and not because of Hong Kong as the international media likes to play it. Foxconn founder Terry Gou is now backing PFP candidate James Soong. Economic news is good on many fronts. DPP spokespe...
2020-01-0624 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #26 (12-30-2019) Anti-Infiltration Bill, Socially conservative KMT strategies, Hou You-yi tops Big Six...This week, host Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and host Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) examine a crystal ball and look into the presidential debate, the future of the KMT, polling and how youth have turned away from the KMT. The "anti-infiltration" bill proposed by the DPP causes concerns, as does the infiltration itself--but it's a tricky line to balance if freedoms are to be preserved. Socially conservative KMT campaign strategies south of the Zhuoshui River, New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi is tops in the "big six" metropolises and more! Follow along on Report.tw, as we update what we're paying attention to, with quo...
2019-12-3030 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #25 (12-23-2019) Ma says electricity rates will skyrocket, Chiang/Wu race, Misogyny reappears...This week, hosts Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) and Michael Turton (麥哲恩) delve into the duelling rallies in support of, and calling for the recall of, KMT presidential candidate and Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu. Former president says if President Tsai wins re-election she will raise electricity rates. Tsai's revival in the polls is no surprise as Mike explains, and Donovan goes into where the DPP is concentrating their rallies. The Wayne Chiang/Enoch Wu race in Taipei is getting hot--in more ways than one. Global Views has come out with a poll that is very enlightening on several levels, including po...
2019-12-2335 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #24 (12-09-2019) New Site, Hou You-yi relents, unusual comments on SEA, local race with handsome guys...Exciting times, the video has some new graphics and a new look! Our new website Report.tw is up, and being updated daily with politics and foreign affairs news on Taiwan that we've curated for you, plus original Quick Takes by Donovan, more content from Michael and more coming. Plus, we're now at a new podcast home, with new graphics and lots of good stuff at currentaffairstaiwan.buzzsprout.com. This week, hosts Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) cover lots of ground, including New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi finally relenting and campaigning with Han Kuo-yu, and what that mi...
2019-12-0938 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #23 (12-02-2019) Weird week for Taiwan, spy story, Han sinking in polls...Be sure to check out our new site, Report.tw! It is integrated with the show, allowing you to see what we're following and commenting on in the news, with the articles that will allow you to go deeper into the topics we discuss. This week, hosts Michael Turton (麥哲恩) and Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) tackle the latest in election news, and it's all KMT candidate Daniel Han Kuo-yu's campaign sinking in the polls. Among the topics are Han's coming out in support of marriage equality, allegations of influence peddling when he was a legislator to help his father-in-la...
2019-12-0227 minCurrent Affairs TaiwanCurrent Affairs Taiwan 台灣時事 #22 (11-25-2019) Han having trouble getting bigwigs to show, Wu's upcoming pink-slip, CCP blaming HK woes on Taiwan...Hosts Courtney Donovan Smith (石東文) and Michael Turton (麥哲恩) are back after the heartbreaking loss of the file of last week's show. KMT Presidential candidate Han Kuo-yu is having trouble getting KMT bigwigs to appear on stage with him, including party chair Wu Den-yih, who is crying a river over his poor lot, none of which is of his creation. Of course the party lists are discussed, and while the DPP's wasn't great, everyone hated the KMT party list--including inside the KMT. The knives are already coming out in anticipation of a big KMT loss in the election for Wu Den-yih's head and the...
2019-11-2528 min
Tapestry Radio NetworkThe 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, by Stuart Turton / Polly's Casks Double Barrel Aged Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Part 2They’re still talking about The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, by Stuart Turton. In fact, they can’t stop talking about it, until they solve it and report to the lake by…. Wait, we’re going meta again. How is it that we always get trapped in the books we read? Maybe that’s a commentary on the reality created by our minds, and whether we should allow that to control us or not. Or maybe it’s just fun. Anyway….In this episode:Michael starts off in a confusing way.Ethan threatens to bring Poiti...
2019-06-1000 min
Tapestry Radio NetworkS03E16 - The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, Polly's Casks Double Barrel Aged Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Part 1Michael & Ethan are joined by Michael’s brother, Nick, to discuss The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, by Stuart Turton.In this episode:Michael breaks the Scotch.Ethan is proven thoroughly wrong by our new Patron, Alexis!The podcast turns into a hostage situation.Alexis recommends: Caitlin R. Kiernan.Ethan gets in a wrestling match over two cups.They see just a shadow of a shadow of Plato’s cave and its shadows.Michael fits this novel into the Hunger Games universe.Etha...
2019-05-271h 04
Tapestry Radio NetworkSoulless, by Gail Carriger / Glen Fohdry 12yr - Part 2They finish their analysis of Soulless, by Gail Carriger, and of course are very mature about it. One listener has lovingly said that it is our fault that he read this, the trashiest book he has ever read. We can’t disagree. It’s pretty fantastic.In this episode:Michael declares war on Naboo.They both have glasses on their face.Ethan brings the discussion back to genre.He also taunts Michael by talking about Anno Dracula, by Kim Newman.Michael acknowledges what this book is doing, abou...
2019-05-131h 17
Tapestry Radio NetworkSoulless, by Gail Carriger / Glen Fohdry 12yr - Part 1Now Michael & Ethan are talking about Soulless by Gail Carriger, with lots of frills and dresses and other dangerous things. It’s a challenge for Michael especially, because the subtitle of the book is literally against the rules for him to mention. Let’s see how he does.In this episode:They almost talk more about The Plains.They talk about stupid dog faces.They drink a human person.They attempt to be relevant.Apologies abound to Neil Gaiman and Gail Carriger.Michael & Ethan read them...
2019-04-221h 04
Read or Dead#35: Give It A Try For Michael B. Jordan's SakeKatie and Rincey have some fun discussing some mystery adaptations and read and recommend books with LGBTQ protagonists.This episode is sponsored by TBR, The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, I Know You Know by Gilly MacmillanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-09-2858 min
Podcasts w/ Curtis MackParker TurtonParker Turton from Youtube joins me for the following agenda:
Chit Chat: Football, Weather, and Middle School
Local News: Jefferson Twp. Police Trading Cards
Global News: Michael Phelps & Keturah Orji (Mt Olive, NJ)
Drama: Theft in the neighborhood
New Media: NBA 2k16 Mobile App
Hot or Not: L.E.D. Shoes & PokemonGO
Would You Rather: Skydive or Cliff-jump
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YouTube: @parkerturton
Parker Turton is a young athlete aspiring to play professional Baseball and eventually become a law enforcement officer. Turton posts all types of content on his channel from "How To's" to "Baseball Tutorials" You can subscribe to...
2016-08-1828 min
B-RollHow to Make Your Agent a Happy Business Partner
Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks about how to keep your agent happy, and you working with Legit Agent Traci Turton, 90210 Talent Agency. This bi-coastal office represents talent in all areas including Film, Television, Commercials and more.
2015-11-1938 min
The Miracle Hunter7/8/2014 - Our Lady of AkitaMiracle Hunter creator Michael O'Neill interviews Dr. Rosalie Turton, director of the 101 Foundation
2014-07-0900 min