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Geek Out! PodcastGeek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 1Listen to this never-before attempted at RTI special; Michelle DMs as Amanda, Hanna, Mary Anne, and Joey play Dungeons and Dragons 5e live! First up is episode 0, character creation!2025-06-0400 min
Geek Out! PodcastFil Leskovsky on Visiting HomeFil recently took a three-week trip to see his family and friends! Join the chat as he and Michelle talk about the joys of returning home and how expat life is both wonderful and bittersweet!2025-06-0300 min
Geek Out! PodcastShing on Fantasy CartographyShing joins Michelle in the studio to talk about her journey making fantasy maps! To learn about why and how maps are indispensable in our adventuring worlds, listen in!2025-06-0200 min
Geek Out! PodcastKevin Wolfe on Barbecue and FamilyKevin, in Michelle's opinion, cooks the best barbecue this side of the Pacific! Listen to his journey from childhood cookouts in the California Bay Area to running an expanding American barbecue restaurant and catering business here in Taiwan!2025-06-0100 min
Geek Out! PodcastTristan Hilderbrand on Unpopular OpinionsWe all have unspoken pet peeves about stuff! What makes you squirm in discomfort that other people don't seem to mind? Let's hear a few unpopular opinions from Michelle and RTI's newest host Tristan!2025-05-0800 min
Geek Out! PodcastEric Gau and Jared Friesen on WarhammerJared Friesen is back to join Eric Gau and Michelle in the studio! These three nerds skim the very surface of the bogglingly huge iceberg that is Warhammer 40K and its lore!2025-05-0700 min
Geek Out! PodcastKim Gordon on Her Time in TaiwanThis episode airs on the day Kim leaves Taiwan and Michelle is so, so, so sad about it :( Listen to the two of them try not to cry in this episode summarizing Kim's Taiwan experience from start to finish!2025-05-0500 min
Geek Out! PodcastEmily Daniel on Animal CrossingBoth Emily and Michelle are big fans of Animal Crossing New Horizons! Come hear us talk about why it's the perfect video game for winding down and relaxing!2025-04-0400 min
Geek Out! PodcastAmanda Stephens on Regency RomanceAmanda has always loved Jane Austen novels and Michelle has recently discovered Netflix's Bridgerton! Tune in to hear about what makes the Regency genre something you should try!2025-04-0200 min
Geek Out! PodcastMichelle Chiang on the Pet IndustryWay back in the day, Michelle worked in the pet industry! Listen to hear about her adventures and experiences in both Taiwan and the US in the world of pets!2025-04-0100 min
Geek Out! PodcastWilliam Liu on Fortune TellingJoin William and Michelle as they chat about his journey from having his fortune told by a Tarot Grand Master all the way through to reading for others professionally! What questions do people ask him? Would you believe?2025-03-0700 min
Geek Out! PodcastMax McCurdy on Roguelike GamesMax and Michelle get super nerdy talking about this very interesting genre of video games! Listen to find out why Roguelikes might be the best games you'll ever play!2025-03-0600 min
Geek Out! PodcastAmanda Stephens on her RTI JourneyTo help Michelle fill in an episode between guests, unofficial Geek Out co-host Amanda pops in to update us on her new full-time position at Radio Taiwan International!2025-03-0400 min
Geek Out! PodcastAmanda Lin on Pole DancingJoin Michelle and Amanda to learn about her journey, from a simple trial class to competition! We talk about how the pole dance culture is becoming popular in Taiwan and the empowerment it brings to women!2025-03-0200 min
Geek Out! PodcastDevin Miller on Scuba DivingYou wouldn't be able to guess how Michelle and Devin met! Hit play to find out, as well as learn about her journey and what she's doing to make SCUBA diving inclusive for all!
For those of you interested in the organizations mentioned in the episode, check out narwhaldivers.com and diveheart.org!2025-01-2700 min
Geek Out! PodcastShannon Larson on AquariumsShannon gets super geeky with Michelle about their shared passion of keeping aquariums! Listen in to perhaps learn a few things you didn't know about fish, invertebrates, plants, or the intricate environments we keep them in!2025-01-2500 min
Tales of Our TimeMrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH: The Cycle of GoodnessToday we're revisiting an old children's classic book that always makes us feel a little better, with (unofficial co-host) Michelle Chiang!
Many are familiar with the animated classic "The Rats of NIMH", but did you know that it was based on children's book? Today, join Michelle and host Amanda as they fight cute aggression and breakdowns discussing Robert C. O'Brien's "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH". We discuss what we can learn from children's literature about the value of doing good.2025-01-2300 min
Geek Out! PodcastKevin Lee on Miniature Painting and GamesSo how nerdy are we? SUPER! Kevin joins Michelle and surprise cameo Jared Friesen to get geeky about painting miniatures. What are Warhammer 40K and green stuff? And how have 3D printers expanded the hobby? Listen to find out!2025-01-2300 min
Geek Out! PodcastCat Trites on EducationCat is back in the studio with Michelle and Kim to get passionate about teaching! With three teachers, opinions and emotions are high when talking about this particular topic. Listen to learn what outdoor education is in particular and how this kind of classroom can benefit children of all ages!2025-01-2200 min
Geek Out! PodcastChristine Ly on MakeupChristine and Akemi join Michelle to chat about all things makeup! Why do we wear it? What are palettes? East versus West? Listen in to find out more!2024-12-2300 min
Geek Out! PodcastAmanda Stephens on ComicsAs you know, Michelle is a superhero comic nerd, but Amanda's journey through the world of comics and graphic art is quite different! Listen in on her experiences and recommendations on which to read!2024-12-2000 min
Geek Out! PodcastMichelle Chiang on LiveaboardsListen to Michelle explain the intricacies of SCUBA diving liveaboards and her recent adventure to Thailand in a special episode hosted by Sharon Lin!2024-12-1900 min
Geek Out! PodcastKim Gordon on WritingIn honor of this year's November National Novel Writing Month, Kim is back on the show to talk about writing! Helen and Michelle also touch on childhood escapes into fantasy novels, and how everyone's process and thinking is different and beautiful!2024-12-1700 min
Geek Out! PodcastFil Leskovsky on Musical InstrumentsOur broadcasting team's very own Fil joins Michelle in the studio to noodle around about instruments! Hear them chat about their musical journeys from childhood to present day!2024-11-2300 min
Formosa FaunaDog show champion | Ep21Formosa Fauna is back this week to entertainingly educate you about animals both in Taiwan and abroad! Spend the next 20 minutes listening to this episode and feeding your noggin with fun facts about the animal kingdom so you can become smarter than all of your friends!
In today's episode we speak to junior champion dog handler Michelle Chiang about dog shows. From how different breed owners act differently right down to how you can identify show dogs out and about, we dig into it all.
The basenji breed comes up frequently in this episode as Mi...2024-11-2100 min
Geek Out! PodcastIvy & Candy on Pet PeevesListen to an unconventional episode: Michelle, "Ivy," and "Candy" weigh in on what bugs them the most! Do you have anything that makes your skin crawl or drives you up the wall? 2024-11-2000 min
Geek Out! PodcastIvy & Shaniqua on Animal RescueJoin Michelle and pseudonym-ed friends Ivy and Shaniqua as they chat about the difficulties and rewards of rescue, TNR, and rehoming of animals! And have we fail-fostered? Absolutely.2024-11-1900 min
Geek Out! PodcastIssy Wells on K-DramasMichelle and Issy chat about the excitement of Korean dramas! Well, Michelle not so much but they're Issy's favorite TV to watch! Listen to find out why!2024-11-1800 min
Tales of Our TimeFall Freakout: IncantationThis is the FINAL episode of our series FALL FREAKOUT where, for all of October (temporarily official) co-host Michelle Chiang, and forever-host Amanda Stephens introduce YOU (through a thorough summary) to a Taiwanese horror movie that would DEFINITELY make ONE of us freak out!
TRIGGER WARNINGS: SUICIDE, DISTURBING IMAGERY, VIOLENCE, BODY HORROR (wounds/illness)
To finish off our Fall Freakout section, Amanda and Michelle sit down to tackle what may be the scariest movie they've seen... Incantation.
This time, both in the loop, and thoroughly freaked out, we try to spend more time des...2024-10-3100 min
Geek Out! PodcastJess Wu on the FutureMichelle is joined by RTI's very own Jess Wu to talk about something that may trigger a few people: The Future. Listen to our chat about why we're cynics, which superpower we'd choose, and what's in store for us all!2024-10-2800 min
Geek Out! PodcastJulie Kawamura on HawaiiJulie and Max are back for another episode! This time we chat about one of Michelle's favorite places and where Julie was born and raised, Hawaii! Listen in on where to go, what to do, and what delicious foods to eat!2024-10-2700 min
Geek Out! PodcastMichelle Chiang on being a Jack of All TradesSharon Lin takes the helm as host on this very special episode featuring Michelle's geeky interests! Find out why she started this show and learn about some of her many hobbies and interests ranging from art to science!2024-10-2500 min
Tales of Our TimeFall Freakout: Abyssal SpiderThis is the fourth episode of our series FALL FREAKOUT where, for all of October (temporarily official) co-host Michelle Chiang, and forever-host Amanda Stephens introduce YOU (through a thorough summary) to a Taiwanese horror movie that would DEFINITELY make ONE of us freak out!
TRIGGER WARNING: Spiders (very small and extremely big)
Michelle explains all about Abyssal Spider to Amanda, who tries to keep down her lunch. While the plot may have lost us, it did get us thinking about the place of creature features, and how monster theory doesn't align with science.2024-10-2400 min
Geek Out! PodcastShamir Muñoz on Exotic PetsShamir is back in the studio with Kyle and Michelle to geek out about his menagerie! White's Tree Frogs, Greenbottle Blue Tarantulas, Champagne Spider Ball Pythons, oh my! Come listen in on our animal adventures!2024-10-2100 min
Tales of Our TimeFall Freakout: The Bridge CurseThis is the third episode of our series FALL FREAKOUT where, for all of October (temporarily official) co-host Michelle Chiang, and forever-host Amanda Stephens introduce YOU (through a thorough summary) to a Taiwanese horror movie that would DEFINITELY make ONE of us freak out!
Amanda and Michelle are back with the ghosts again, this time with "THE BRIDGE CURSE". Somewhere between the multiple timelines, and ghost murder, we talk about how you really CAN incorporate all those ghost cliches without it feeling cheap. Also if all the faucets start running at midnight of their own accord... maybe...2024-10-1700 min
Tales of Our TimeFall Freakout: The AbandonedThis is the Second episode of our series FALL FREAKOUT where, for all of October (temporarily official) co-host Michelle Chiang, and forever-host Amanda Stephens introduce YOU (through a thorough summary) to a Taiwanese horror movie that would DEFINITELY make ONE of us freak out!
TRIGGER WARNINGS: Suicide, gore, disturbing imagery.
Join hosts Amanda and Michelle as they dive into the gory, surprinsingly political, thriller: The Abandoned. Michelle is comforted by the guts, while Amanda is disgusted by the patricarchy.2024-10-1000 min
Tales of Our TimeFall Freakout: The Tag-AlongThis is the first episode of our series FALL FREAKOUT where, for all of October (temporarily official) co-host Michelle Chiang, and forever-host Amanda Stephens introduce YOU (through a thorough summary) to a Taiwanese horror movie that would DEFINITELY make ONE of us freak out!
Today we're covering, "The Tag-Along" or 紅衣小女孩. This 2015 movie (Directed by Cheng Wei-hao) is maybe one of the MOST famous scary movies in Taiwan, and it's based off of THE MOST famous urban legend in Taiwan. (At least for now?)
Find out why Michelle is scared to turn around, and Amanda can't...2024-10-0300 min
Geek Out! PodcastKyle Swayne on Languages and CookingKyle and Shamir join Michelle to discuss his passion for learning languages and how he applies his many tongues to cooking! From Korean to Mediterranean, tune in to hear our favorite recipes!2024-09-2300 min
Geek Out! PodcastEric Gau on Board GamesEric is in the studio to talk about one both his and Michelle's passions, board games, otherwise known as tabletop games! From deck building to dice rolling to resource management and more, join the chat and find out our favorites!2024-09-1900 min
Geek Out! PodcastJared Friesen on MonstersVampires, zombies, dragons, oh my! Join Jared and Michelle in the studio as they talk about monsters, what they have to do with each of their respective cultures, and how modern pop culture has altered our perception of them.2024-09-1800 min
Geek Out! PodcastAmanda Stephens on Urban LegendsTrigger warning because Amanda is back in the studio with Michelle to talk about urban legends, which tend to lean into topics that scare us the most! How has humanity's love for story-telling evolved and which ones are our favorites? Listen to find out!2024-08-1900 min
Geek Out! PodcastNicole & Arrow on Discord D&DTune in for the odd story of how Nicole, Arrow, and Michelle met and how, three years later, the former flew all the way around the world to meet the latter! COVID19, Dungeons and Dragons, and Instagram, are all involved!2024-08-1600 min
Geek Out! PodcastIssy Wells on StationaryIssy is back in the studio to chat about her love of the analog way of recording our lives and plans! Listen to how she and Michelle both grew up collecting this method of adding a special touch to every day!2024-08-1500 min
Geek Out! PodcastHans Breuer on his Journey into NatureHans, the creator of snakesoftaiwan.com, joins Michelle in the studio to talk about what started his herpetological adventures in Taiwan and eventually moved him to Borneo! We chat about his books and his passions for teaching people about the magical mysteries found in the forest!2024-08-1400 min
Geek Out! PodcastTyler Gelbar on Game CreationPop in and listen to Tyler and Michelle get into the nerdy intricacies of running TTRPGs! Game mechanics, the role of a Game-Master or Dungeon-Master, the ups and downs of role-play gaming are all discussed at this table!2024-08-1200 min
Geek Out! PodcastJonathan Chiang on PetsThere's nothing that makes a house more a home than pets! Jonathan and Michelle talk about their own furry family and the ups and downs of being a pet parent!2024-07-1500 min
Geek Out! PodcastKim Gordon on Representation in the MediaBack in the studio, Kim and Michelle chat about being a nerd-child in the 80s and watching the media slowly get woke and give us the representation we deserve!2024-07-1300 min
Geek Out! PodcastKim Gordon on Mental HealthKim and Michelle get serious on a very important subject: mental health awareness and care. We cover the differences between the US and Taiwan cultures and our own journeys finding help and balance.2024-07-1200 min
Geek Out! PodcastNatalie Tso on ShoppingNatalie and Michelle talk about one of the most popular activities that everyone has to participate in: clothes and accessories shopping! Join the conversation about favorite districts, cultural differences, dress etiquette, nostalgia, and more!2024-07-0800 min
Tales of Our TimeBlue Eye Samurai "The Tale of the Ronin and the Samurai": The Destructive Nature of HateToday it's a REVERSE TALES-- hosted by my friend and unofficial (perhaps now official?) co-host: Michelle Chiang!
Today, we're talking about the series "Blue Eye Samurai", from 2023. Created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, we do a deep dive into episode 5 "The Tale of the Ronin and The Bride". Usual host Amanda Stephens tries to convince Michelle to watch the series by detailing why this episode gripped her, and what it shows us about the painful ouroboros of revenge.2024-06-2000 min
Geek Out! PodcastDavid Pirozzi on the Themed Dinner PartyIs the dinner party going out of style? Michelle's good friend David Pirozzi from New York City joins us to say absolutely not! We chew on ideas, menus, preparation, friends, themes, etc, so prepare to be hungry!2024-06-0900 min
Let's GoFrom Taiwan to ThailandIn today's special episode of Let's Go we talk about places you can travel to that are close to Taiwan. Michelle Chiang loves to travel, and she takes us on her journey to Thailand. A flight from Taipei to Bangkok is under 4 hours, so it's a wonderful option for a short getaway from Taiwan. Michelle tells me all about attending her friends' weddings in Thailand, a liveaboard diving trip in the Similan Islands, and all the yummy Thai food she likes! 2024-04-2000 min
SURROUNDED BY IDIOTSBreaking Barriers: Evelina Chiang Revolutionizing Golf for All | Surrounded By Idiots - #45In this episode, we're taking a deep dive with Evelina Chiang, a pioneer who's rewriting the rules in the golf scene with Baddies Golf Club. Evelina, a tech industry veteran turned entrepreneur par excellence, is shattering gender norms and democratizing the game of golf. 🏌️♀️🚀
Get ready to be enthralled as Evelina unveils her phenomenal journey, turning her golfing passion into a trailblazing crusade. This interview is more than just a conversation; it's a lesson in tenacity, innovation, and defying conventions. Evelina's narrative transcends golf; it's a rebellion against the conventional, an embrace of diversity, and a mission to forge an inclusive c...2024-04-071h 09
Foreign Founders#25 Daniela and Michelle Suarez, Co-Founders of iCalmDaniela and Michelle Suarez are two Latina immigrant sisters from Peru, who have embarked on a mission to empower the world to naturally conquer stress and anxiety by guiding them towards balanced calmness and focus. They founded a company called iCalm that creates natural solutions to relieve stress, anxiety, frustration, tension, nervousness, and help people live more fulfilled lives.Prior to iCalm, Daniela worked in Tech Sales for Amazon Web Services, and Michelle was an ex-Goldman Sachs Investment Banker.In this episode, you’ll hear the sister talk about:Working for someone vs. working fo...2024-02-1854 min
Hypothetically IntentionalGetting Thai-ed DownThis week, Healthy Boundaries Guy returns with Michelle, to discuss something (or should I say somewhere) that they love: Chiang Mai, Thailand. Our hosts discuss the change of pace, the challenges, and the sense of letting go that make Thailand their happy place.Send us a textThis podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute providing professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or professional healthcare services. --------------------------------------------------------------Want more from Michelle? Visit ChooseYourself.comFind us on Social Media Facebook...2023-12-0331 min
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Hot StuffFree mental health support and the rising of minimum wage ft. MichelleThings are looking up! As we approach the end of September, I am joined by Michelle Chiang to discuss some positive news from this month. The government has increased the funding for its mental health support program, which originally launched on August 1. The program provides 15 to 30-year-olds with access to free psychological consultations. Next, we'll be looking at how the Cabinet has approved to raise Taiwan's minimum wage which will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Lastly, we have a more humorous story for you today. Any guesses for what people from Taiwan's biggest complaints are when flying?
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Hot StuffIt's Ghost Month!If you're living in Taiwan at the moment, the spectacle of burning paper money or tables of snacks outside businesses will have likely caught your attention. So, what's it all about? It's Ghost Month! Ghost Month falls on the seventh month of the lunar calendar and this year it lasts from August 15 to September 14. For today's episode, I am joined by my fellow Rti host Michelle Chiang, and we are going to be discussing the beliefs, practices, and activities surrounding Ghost Month. Not sure what things you should avoid doing during Ghost Month? Then you need to hit play - be...2023-09-1224 min
The Reporter for Kids - Who's in the News?'My 14-year-old self' Dancer Tseng Chung-lung: My world turned upside down after a single trip to the restroom2023 marks the 50th anniversary for the founding of Cloud Gate Dance Theater. Three years ago, I took over the role as the Artistic Director from Mr. Lin Hwai-min. Not long after that, COVID-19 broke out and many people have wondered how I would carry on the incredible legacy Mr. Lin Hwai-min has gifted to the world. In fact, my background vastly differs from that of Mr. Lin Hwai-min's, making any efforts to compare and duplicate his genius impossible. All that I am able to do is to continue to choreograph dances in my own style, communicating my movements to...2023-09-0500 min
The Reporter for Kids - Who's in the News?Cloud Gate Dance Theater’s Artistic Director reflects on his dance journeyStarting from humble beginnings, Mr. Cheng Tsung-lung (鄭宗龍) went from selling slippers on the streets of Taipei with his father to becoming the Artistic Director of Cloud Gate Dance Theater in 2020. Mr. Cheng is not only renowned for his choreography in Taiwan, but around the world as well. His work“On the Road”won the Best Group award at Premio Roma Danza’s International Choreographic Competition and 1st prize at the International Contemporary Dance Festival of the Canary Islands. In this episode, we take a closer look at Mr. Cheng’s journey from street merchant to world-class choreographer.2023-09-0400 min
Hear in TaiwanGhost month superstitions, fur baby booms and increase in podcast listenersMary Anne Sioco hosts today's episode with Michelle Chiang and Ching-en Chiou! Join the group as they talk about spooky ghost month superstitions, the fur baby boom and the upsurge in podcast listeners!2023-08-2100 min
The Reporter for Kids - Who's in the News?India's conundrum: Would a world with a billion more air conditioners be more comfortable or problematic?July 2023 was the hottest in history with severe heatwaves sweeping the world. In North America, the temperature exceeded 43.3 degree Celsius for 31 consecutive days in Phoenix, Arizona, the semiconductor city in the United States which not only posed a fatal threat to the safety of the residents but was also the longest heatwaves since the city was founded. Countries in Asia have also experienced temperature increases. South Kora observed a historically high temperature of 44.1 degree Celsius, and Thailand also set a new record of 45.4 degree Celsius. However, the country most affected by the heatwaves in Asia was India.2023-08-1800 min
Hear in TaiwanCon men, Sundance Asia, and relationship break-ups via text messageMichelle Chiang hosts today's episode with Jess Wu and Amber Hatfield! Come join the conversation about what some con men have done with Taiwan's receipt lottery, how university students are breaking up with each other, and why Sundance Asia is coming to Taipei!2023-08-1100 min
Hear in TaiwanA Taiwan Netflix TV show, frozen eggs, and flights to BoracayMichelle Chiang hosts Hear in Taiwan with Ching-en Chiou and Mary Anne Sioco! They chat about a new murder show on Netflix and how it tackles the topics of ethnicity and the death penalty in Taiwan, why some women are freezing their eggs, and new direct flights from Taiwan to Boracay, Philippines!2023-08-0700 min
The Reporter for Kids - Who's in the News?‘My 14-year-old self’: The persistent soft pitch by Wang Chien-minAt the age of 25, I became a pitcher to win a game in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States. I played for nine seasons in the MLB and won 68 games, but many people might find it hard to believe that when I was 14 years old, the pitches I threw were always soft. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t pitch well. I couldn’t make it into the top few pitchers on the team. I just had to watch my classmate at the time Kuo Hong-chih perform exceptionally while I barely had any opportunities to step...2023-08-0700 min
Hear in TaiwanUmbrella Rentals, Heroes, and E.ColiMichelle Chiang is joined by Mary Anne Sioco and Amber Hatfield to talk about how Taiwan's Metro will be making rental umbrellas available, what we would do if presented with a hero opportunity, and which vendors have been found with high levels of E. Coli contamination.2023-08-0400 min
Hear in TaiwanCage-free eggs, Vote White?, and winning archersJoin Michelle Chiang, Jess Wu, and Amber Hatfield in the studio as they chat about recent Taiwan events, including humane sources for food, a controversial political slogan, and archery!2023-07-3100 min
The Reporter for Kids - Who's in the News?Who gets to attend top universities? Could Taiwan’s education turn students’ lives around?According to a study in Taiwan, children from richer families are six times more likely to enter National Taiwan University (NTU), which many consider the top university in Taiwan, than children from poorer families. The government also invests more money on NTU students than on students of private schools, resulting in the children of the rich receiving relatively more government resources. What are the hidden problems of higher education in Taiwan? Could university education turn one’s life around? Or does it limit one’s opportunities?2023-07-2100 min
Taiwan CollectiveHarry Potter (2): The Follow UpPart 2 of my discussion with fellow RTI host Michelle Chiang!
In this episode we discuss the themes that moved us most in the book. How the theme of fate versus choice plays out for us. Finally, why we think the series remains a Tale of Our Time.2023-06-2900 min
The Reporter for Kids - Who's in the News?"I didn't say yes, don't touch me!" Learn about consent and bodily autonomy from the #MeToo movementRecently, there have been several cases of sexual harassment in the highest political and educational circles in Taiwan. These cases have sparked a massive backlash in what some are calling Taiwan's #MeToo movement. While #MeToo is now gaining prominence in Taiwan, it has been a major movement in many parts of the world for the last six years. In 2017 a number of news reports were published telling the stories of women, including many prominent Hollywood actresses, who claimed to have been sexually assaulted by the film producer Harvey Weinstein. This was followed by a vast number of other women...2023-06-2900 min
Conversations about Arts, Humanities and HealthEpisode 21 - In Conversation with Dr Michelle ChiangCo-hosts Ian Sabroe and Dieter Declercq talk with Dr Michelle Chiang about her work on the value of illness stories, and how they could potentially inform or challenge our existing understanding of health, illness and dying. Michelle discusses her experience as a literary scholar and a medical humanities researcher in the Singapore research landscape, which is still trying to wrap its head around medical humanities as an interdisciplinary and collaborative field of inquiry.
Dr Michelle Chiang is an Assistant Professor of English at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the coordinator of NTU's Medical Humanities Research Cluster. Her lit...2023-06-2648 min
Taiwan CollectiveHarry Potter (1): AlwaysGuest Michelle Chiang joins again to discuss the Harry Potter series, by JK Rowling. We discuss the series in general, do a special summary of Michelle's favorite book in the series, and what the series taught us about authority, and respect (even for those we don't like).
Join us on the first of this two-parter!2023-06-2200 minTales of Our TimeHarry Potter (1): AlwaysGuest Michelle Chiang joins again to discuss the Harry Potter series, by JK Rowling. We discuss the series in general, do a special summary of Michelle's favorite book in the series, and what the series taught us about authority, and respect (even for those we don't like).
Join us on the first of this two-parter!2023-06-2200 min
The Reporter for Kids - Who's in the News?My experience selling boba milk tea for 7 years in Japan: The challenge the pandemic brought to the business of a Taiwanese YouthTaiwanese Wang Liqing (王立慶) who is 33-years-old this year (2022) went to Osaka, Japan to start a business in 2015. In 2017, he successfully opened his own boba milk tea shop. The following year, he opened a second shop in Shinsaibashi, Osaka’s liveliest business district. As Japan entered the peak of the third wave of the boba milk tea craze, the total annual revenue of the boba milk tea business exceeded 200 million yen (approximately NT$45 million), and so a third store was also set up in the Umeda business district. In order to safeguard his businesses from being affected once the boba milk tea...2023-06-1900 min
The Reporter for Kids - Who's in the News?In Taiwan, middle school boys join girls in HPV school vaccine programThe HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine, which is effective in preventing cervical cancer in women, was first approved in 2006. By 2022, around 126 countries had introduced the vaccine, offering access to one in three girls aged 9 to 14 worldwide. In Taiwan, girls in the first year of junior high school have been vaccinated for free. In 2023, Chiayi City became the first municipality to offer free HPV shots to junior high school boys. HPV infection in boys may lead to anogenital warts, anal cancer, penile cancer and other diseases. The Taipei City government is also directing efforts to provide junior high school boys vaccinations.2023-06-0200 min
Hear in TaiwanCattle, Instant Noodles, and NetflixChris Gorin and Michelle Chiang are in the studio chatting about recent changes a farm has made to be greener, what has been found in some brands of instant noodles, and what to watch on Netflix!2023-04-2800 min
The Reporter for Kids - Who's in the News?Facing Mecca: from praying to preparing meatTaiwan ranked second in the most Muslim-friendly country worldwide in both 2021 and 2022 according to the Global Muslim Travel Index. Now, it is quite easy to find restaurants serving halal food in Taiwan. To be certified as a “halal restaurant,” these restaurants need to comply with many standards and requirements, including slaughtering animals rapidly to minimize their pain.
The Reporter for Kids spoke with two couples running halal restaurants in Taiwan about the Muslim community’s halal food culture, as well as how the restaurants juggle business during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims observe a strict...2023-04-2700 min
Hear in TaiwanTourism Safety, Scammer Prevention, and BirdsIn this episode of Hear in Taiwan, hosts Brendan Wong and Michelle Chiang talk about how to be safe at theme parks, how to prevent getting scammed, and birds in Taiwan!
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Hear in TaiwanGreener Animal Husbandry, Blue Beaches, and No More MaskingIris Hsu and Michelle Chiang are in the studio chatting about what Taiwan is doing to make its animal husbandry a little better for the environment, what "Blue Tears" are and why they are appearing on Taiwan's beaches, and the lifting of mask restrictions!2023-04-1700 minStatus UpdateMatching ShortsOn Status Update, Brendan Wong and Michelle Chiang read letters from our listeners and talk about purchasing matching shorts!
Did you listen to our programs? Have comments or suggestions? Email us your feedback here: rti@rti.org.tw2023-04-1300 min
Hear in TaiwanIllegal iguanas, National Pet Day, and best public transportEmma Benack, Chris Gorin, and Michelle Chiang talk about an illegal iguana bust, National Pet Day, Taipei's highly ranked public transport, and protests surrounding President Tsai's stop in the United States.2023-04-1000 min
Taiwan CollectiveWatchers: A Dog Story Exploring HumanityIn our flagship episode, we discuss the novel "Watchers", by Dean Koontz. I'm joined by my friend Michelle Chiang, and we dive into similarities to Frankenstein, if golden retrievers make good spies, and why dogs in books can offer commentary to humanity.2023-04-0600 min
digitaiwandigitaiwan: Streaming D&DIn this week's episode of digitaiwan, Tomasz talks to Michelle Chiang about streaming tabletop role-playing games. So grab a drink and a snack, settle in, and roll perception.2023-03-0400 min
digitaiwandigitaiwan: Every-day digital life (anniversary special)In this special edition of digitaiwan, Tomasz talks about the every-day digital life in Taiwan with his Rti colleagues Emma Benack, Michelle Chiang, and Issy Welles.2023-01-2800 min
Hear in TaiwanCaimans, Dogs, and a Drink DealEmma Benack and Michelle Chiang chat about a surprise dinner guest, how the numbers of registered dogs have surprisingly dropped, and whether we took advantage of a recent drink deal.2023-01-1600 min
Hear in TaiwanEarthquakes, Writer, and UniqloOn Hear in Taiwan, Michelle Chiang, Sharon Lin, and Chris Gorin chat about the recent earthquake that hit the island, a famous Taiwanese writer's tour in the US, and Uniqlo accusing a customer of theft.2022-12-1800 min
Hear in TaiwanGoogle search, weightlifting and tooth decayOn Hear in Taiwan, Michelle Chiang, Isabella Wells, and Shirley Lin talk about the most searched Taiwanese terms on Google in 2022, tooth decay looms among children due to COVID, and Taiwan's weightlifting champion wins 2 silvers.2022-12-1100 minStatus UpdateNew shows coming upOn Status Update, Shirley Lin pairs up with Michelle Chiang to read listeners' letters from Egypt and Bangladesh. Together, they also update their personal status, with Michelle talking about her first month at RTI.2022-12-0500 min
Hear in TaiwanOutdoor masks, night market, and wheatOn Hear in Taiwan, Michelle Chiang, Brendan Wong, and Shirley Lin talk about the outdoor mask mandate changes, Taiwan's night market stall suspension, and wheat potentially replacing rice as Taiwan's favorite staple. 2022-11-2900 min
Hear in TaiwanResearch ships and "Twin Towers"On Hear in Taiwan, Michelle Chiang and Shirley Lin talk about Taipei's future "Twin Towers", how Taiwanese research ships need more protection from territorial conflicts, and how there need to be more efforts in combating student drug abuse.2022-11-1400 min
Hear in TaiwanRice puffs, falling real wages and public housingFor Hear in Taiwan, Michelle Chiang and Shirley Lin chat about new fish flavored rice puffs, falling real wages for the first time in nine years, and a Taiwanese construction company donates a record number of apartments for public housing in Tainan City.2022-11-1300 min
Hear in TaiwanSocial housing, electronics and new COVID regulationsOn Hear in Taiwan, Michelle Chiang and Shirley Lin talk about new relaxed COVID regulations as of Nov. 7, electronics aren't all that bad for kids, and Taipei City government's abuse of the social housing policy.2022-11-0700 min
Choose Your Happy PlaceTravel to Chiang Mai Thailand with Michelle PearsonJoin me in this episode as I talk to Michelle Pearson all about Chiang Mai, Thailand- meeshpearson on instagram. We talk about our most helpful hints for traveling to Thailand as well as put together a list of our favorite things to do, see and eat there. 8 Best Things to do in Chiang Mai: 1- Visit Temples Wat Chedi Luang What Phra That Doi Suthep 2- Visit an Elephant Sanctuary 3- Go to a cooking school 4- Try all the Thai food 5...2022-10-1737 min
Survivor NowInterview with Michelle Chiang (Survivor AU: Blood vs Water)Randy and Michelle have an amazing time discussing their love for Liverpool, Jury Villa, and her overall experience in the game of Survivor!2022-05-041h 31
Brink Of RealityMichelle Chiang Exit Interview | Australian Survivor Blood v WaterRyan chats with the latest eliminated player about Australian Survivor Blood v Water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-1712 min
TV RELOADMICHELLE TALKS ABOUT HER SURVIVOR EDITSynopsis: Featured guest Michelle who is the latest castaway to be eliminated from Channel Ten’s Australian Survivor.Joining the popular reality TV companion themed 'Blood vs Water 'with her twin sister was not something Michele had foreseen in her future but with a slight twist of the arm - both twins took part in the 2022 competition and made it all the way to a rightful spot on the jury. I thought I wouldn’t get a chance to have such an open and honest conversation with Michelle because there has been so much said about...2022-03-1525 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastAnnual Michelle Meow Year-End Celebration: Highlighting the Contributions of the LGBTQ+ AAPI CommunityIt's almost 2022, and it's time to gather together #IRL for our annual year-end Michelle Meow celebration.
Join us for a celebration of another successful year of "The Michelle Meow Show" at The Commonwealth Club of California. Enjoy some great speakers, food and wine, artwork and fun.
SPEAKERS
César Cadabes
Performance Artist; HIV/AIDS Activist; Advisory Board Member, Castro LGBTQ Cultural District
Jacqueline Chiang
Artist
Anjali Rimi
President and Co-Founder, Parivar; Board Member, The LGBT Asylum Project and San Francisco Pride; Rans Advisory Committee Member, Office of Transgender Initiatives, San Francisco Mayor's Office
Michelle Mijung Kim
Author, The Wake Up: Cl...2022-01-041h 02
The Ezra Klein ShowBest Of: Why Sci-Fi Legend Ted Chiang Fears Capitalism, Not A.I.For years, I’ve kept a list of dream guests for this show. And as long as that list has existed, Ted Chiang has been atop it.Chiang is a science fiction writer. But that undersells him. He has released two short story collections over 20 years — 2002’s “Stories of Your Life and Others” and 2019’s “Exhalation.” Those stories have won more awards than I can list, and one of them was turned into the film “Arrival.” They are remarkable pieces of work: Each is built around a profound scientific, philosophical or religious idea, and then the story or the story structu...2021-12-2850 min