Geek Out! Podcast https://www.rti.org.tw/en/program?uid=4&pid=1460 What’s your cup of tea, tickles your fancy, or floats your boat?  Join Michelle and guests as we share passions from people in Taiwan and around the world!

]]> en_US Copyright 2018-2026 Rti - For Personal Use Only Michelle Chiang,Rti What’s your cup of tea, tickles your fancy, or floats your boat?  Join Michelle and guests as we share passions from people in Taiwan and around the world!

]]> false 中央廣播電臺 RTI Radio Taiwan International rtiwebt@rti.org.tw <![CDATA[Tomasz Koper on Table Top Gaming]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=102457 Tomasz is back at RTI to nerd out about his history with table-top role-playing games from Poland to China to Taiwan!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=102457 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Tomasz Koper on Table Top Gaming Tomasz Koper on Table Top Gaming Tomasz is back at RTI to nerd out about his history with table-top role-playing games from Poland to China to Taiwan!

]]> false 158 1 full <![CDATA[RTI Women on Medical Care]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100496 In honor of Women's Month, Michelle, Amanda, Hanna, and Eloise meet in the studio to discuss their personal experiences with female medical care abroad and in Taiwan.  Warning: passionate ranting.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100496 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0800 RTI Women on Medical Care RTI Women on Medical Care In honor of Women's Month, Michelle, Amanda, Hanna, and Eloise meet in the studio to discuss their personal experiences with female medical care abroad and in Taiwan.  Warning: passionate ranting.

]]> false 157 1 full <![CDATA[Eloise Phillips on Procrastination]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100495 Everyone procrastinates, right?  Listen to our newest RTI team member talk about her own experience procrastinating while also battling perfectionism!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100495 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Eloise Phillips on Procrastination Eloise Phillips on Procrastination Everyone procrastinates, right?  Listen to our newest RTI team member talk about her own experience procrastinating while also battling perfectionism!

]]> false 156 1 full <![CDATA[Michelle Chiang on Writing]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100493 Amanda hosts this episode because Michelle has been bitten by the writer bug!  Listen to her insane journey crafting a novel!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100493 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Michelle Chiang on Writing Michelle Chiang on Writing Amanda hosts this episode because Michelle has been bitten by the writer bug!  Listen to her insane journey crafting a novel!

]]> false 155 1 full <![CDATA[Jenna, Hayden, Cosmos, and Flora on their Exchange Experience]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100492 Four students pop into the studio to talk about their experience with an exchange program! Jenna and Hayden are two of several Taiwan hosts, while Cosmos and Flora are visiting from Africa!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100492 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Jenna, Hayden, Cosmos, and Flora on their Exchange Experience Jenna, Hayden, Cosmos, and Flora on their Exchange Experience Four students pop into the studio to talk about their experience with an exchange program! Jenna and Hayden are two of several Taiwan hosts, while Cosmos and Flora are visiting from Africa!

]]> false 154 1 full <![CDATA[Angelic Shen on Emotional Regulation with Kids]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100491 Join Angelic and Michelle in the studio as they share their mutual experience with children and why emotional regulation is so important!  Visit https://www.ignitewellness.com.tw/kids to find out more about her work!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100491 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Angelic Shen on Emotional Regulation with Kids Angelic Shen on Emotional Regulation with Kids Join Angelic and Michelle in the studio as they share their mutual experience with children and why emotional regulation is so important!  Visit https://www.ignitewellness.com.tw/kids to find out more about her work!

]]> false 153 1 full <![CDATA[Leslie Liao on Sandwich]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100490 Leslie is back at RTI!  This time, he's here to chat about his experience as a first-time dog father raising Sandwich!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100490 Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Leslie Liao on Sandwich Leslie Liao on Sandwich Leslie is back at RTI!  This time, he's here to chat about his experience as a first-time dog father raising Sandwich!

]]> false 152 1 full <![CDATA[Eric Gau & Amanda Stephens on Magic the Gathering]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100489 Eric and Amanda are avid Magic the Gathering (or MtG as they say) players!  Listen to them trying to convince Michelle to join the game.  Spoiler: she does!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100489 Sat, 02 May 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Eric Gau & Amanda Stephens on Magic the Gathering Eric Gau & Amanda Stephens on Magic the Gathering Eric and Amanda are avid Magic the Gathering (or MtG as they say) players!  Listen to them trying to convince Michelle to join the game.  Spoiler: she does!

]]> false 151 1 full <![CDATA[Naomi and Louis on GASA]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100488 Naomi and Louis swing in to introduce GASA (Galactic Safari) Space, a venue in Taipei where people can cowork, host events, join workshops, and more!  Follow them on IG @gasaspace2024 !

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=100488 Fri, 01 May 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Naomi and Louis on GASA Naomi and Louis on GASA Naomi and Louis swing in to introduce GASA (Galactic Safari) Space, a venue in Taipei where people can cowork, host events, join workshops, and more!  Follow them on IG @gasaspace2024 !

]]> false 150 1 full <![CDATA[Cole Jones on Embroidery]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95402 Michelle loves to talk crafts and Cole has just discovered embroidery!  Listen to them get geeky about hand-made fun!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95402 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Cole Jones on Embroidery Cole Jones on Embroidery Michelle loves to talk crafts and Cole has just discovered embroidery!  Listen to them get geeky about hand-made fun!

]]> false 149 1 full <![CDATA[Ariane Finn on Art Therapy]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95401 Ariane swings in to chat about her journey studying art, psychology, and combining the two into art therapy!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95401 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Ariane Finn on Art Therapy Ariane Finn on Art Therapy Ariane swings in to chat about her journey studying art, psychology, and combining the two into art therapy!

]]> false 148 1 full <![CDATA[Bee on Fandom]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95400 Bee is back to get even geekier about her obsession with Woozi from the K-pop sensation Seventeen!  Come learn why it's awesome to let your freak flag fly!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95400 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Bee on Fandom Bee on Fandom Bee is back to get even geekier about her obsession with Woozi from the K-pop sensation Seventeen!  Come learn why it's awesome to let your freak flag fly!

]]> false 147 1 full <![CDATA[Bee on K-pop]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95399 Join Michelle and Bee in the studio as they talk about what K-pop is and how it's different from Western music, and how Seventeen became her favorite group!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95399 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Bee on K-pop Bee on K-pop Join Michelle and Bee in the studio as they talk about what K-pop is and how it's different from Western music, and how Seventeen became her favorite group!

]]> false 146 1 full <![CDATA[Elena Wang on Calligraphy and Dance]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95398 What do calligraphy and dance have in common?  Listen to Elena and Michelle talk about the magic of movement in this very interesting episode featuring Fast and Slow Studios!  Follow them on IG at https://www.instagram.com/fastandslowstudios !

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95398 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Elena Wang on Calligraphy and Dance Elena Wang on Calligraphy and Dance What do calligraphy and dance have in common?  Listen to Elena and Michelle talk about the magic of movement in this very interesting episode featuring Fast and Slow Studios!  Follow them on IG at https://www.instagram.com/fastandslowstudios !

]]> false 145 1 full <![CDATA[Genevieve Murphy on Sound Healing and Reiki]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95397 Genevieve teaches Michelle about the power of sound healing!  Have a listen or visit her studio at soundsgoodwellness.com!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95397 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Genevieve Murphy on Sound Healing and Reiki Genevieve Murphy on Sound Healing and Reiki Genevieve teaches Michelle about the power of sound healing!  Have a listen or visit her studio at soundsgoodwellness.com!

]]> false 144 1 full <![CDATA[Genevieve Murphy on Social and Emotional Education]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95396 Genevieve joins Michelle to chat about something they are both passionate about!  What is social and emotional education?  Listen or visit knowmyworld.org to find out!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95396 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Genevieve Murphy on Social and Emotional Education Genevieve Murphy on Social and Emotional Education Genevieve joins Michelle to chat about something they are both passionate about!  What is social and emotional education?  Listen or visit knowmyworld.org to find out!

]]> false 143 1 full <![CDATA[Cecilia Mathivet on Dog Training]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95395 Cecilia joins Michelle in the studio to talk about life with dogs and how important preparation and training are!  Check out www.unleashed.tw if you're in need of some training yourself!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95395 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Cecilia Mathivet on Dog Training Cecilia Mathivet on Dog Training Cecilia joins Michelle in the studio to talk about life with dogs and how important preparation and training are!  Check out www.unleashed.tw if you're in need of some training yourself!

]]> false 142 1 full <![CDATA[Isabella on her Sewing Adventure]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95394 Crafting is a wonderful way to reduce stress and express yourself!  Join Isabella as she and Michelle geek out about handiwork!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95394 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Isabella on her Sewing Adventure Isabella on her Sewing Adventure Crafting is a wonderful way to reduce stress and express yourself!  Join Isabella as she and Michelle geek out about handiwork!

]]> false 141 1 full <![CDATA[LT on Drag Kings]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95393 Listeners, get your tickets quickly for Double Trouble, the second anniversary of Another Drag Show! LT is here to tell us all about it!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95393 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0800 LT on Drag Kings LT on Drag Kings Listeners, get your tickets quickly for Double Trouble, the second anniversary of Another Drag Show! LT is here to tell us all about it!

]]> false 140 1 full <![CDATA[Naia on Sound, Light, and Intentionality]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95391 Join Naia, Sarah, and Michelle as they chat about Naia's history with sound and light sculpture!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95391 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Naia on Sound, Light, and Intentionality Naia on Sound, Light, and Intentionality Join Naia, Sarah, and Michelle as they chat about Naia's history with sound and light sculpture!

]]> false 139 1 full <![CDATA[Michelle Chiang on the Worst Trip to Italy]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95390 Michelle was just in Italy on a mother-daughter bonding trip that should have been so fun!  What happened?  Listen to find out!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=95390 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Michelle Chiang on the Worst Trip to Italy Michelle Chiang on the Worst Trip to Italy Michelle was just in Italy on a mother-daughter bonding trip that should have been so fun!  What happened?  Listen to find out!

]]> false 138 1 full <![CDATA[Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 5]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94291 Our hunters, Sock, Finn, and Pacifica, have learned what they need to know about Appleby and its eerie harvest festival, but can they figure out how to stop it?  Listen to find out!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94291 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 5 Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 5 Our hunters, Sock, Finn, and Pacifica, have learned what they need to know about Appleby and its eerie harvest festival, but can they figure out how to stop it?  Listen to find out!

]]> false 137 1 full <![CDATA[Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 4]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94288 The hunters have found more clues!  Can they use them to find Atalana, figure out why Finn is even MORE marked, or give Sock a chance to burn something down?  Listen to their adventure on Part 4 of Geek Out!'s Monster of the Week special feature!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94288 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 4 Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 4 The hunters have found more clues!  Can they use them to find Atalana, figure out why Finn is even MORE marked, or give Sock a chance to burn something down?  Listen to their adventure on Part 4 of Geek Out!'s Monster of the Week special feature!

]]> false 136 1 full <![CDATA[Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 3]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94287 Will the hunters find Pacifica's lost cousin?  Will they figure out what Finn is marked for?  Will Sock burn down Applebee? Find out on this Part 3 of Geek Out!'s Monster of the Week special feature!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94287 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 3 Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 3 Will the hunters find Pacifica's lost cousin?  Will they figure out what Finn is marked for?  Will Sock burn down Applebee? Find out on this Part 3 of Geek Out!'s Monster of the Week special feature!

]]> false 135 1 full <![CDATA[Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 2]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94285 The gang is back for Part 2 of this year's TTRPG Monster of the Week special!  Listen to Michelle begin the hunt for Joey, Amanda, and Hanna!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94285 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 2 Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 2 The gang is back for Part 2 of this year's TTRPG Monster of the Week special!  Listen to Michelle begin the hunt for Joey, Amanda, and Hanna!

]]> false 134 1 full <![CDATA[Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 1]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94284 Welcome to the second annual table-top role-playing special!  This year, join Michelle in a game of Monster of the Week as she leads Amanda, Hanna, and Joey through a Halloween tale!  Part 1 is session 0, character creation!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=94284 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0800 Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 1 Geek Out! Special Feature: MotW Part 1 Welcome to the second annual table-top role-playing special!  This year, join Michelle in a game of Monster of the Week as she leads Amanda, Hanna, and Joey through a Halloween tale!  Part 1 is session 0, character creation!

]]> false 133 1 full <![CDATA[NIO and Moe on Food]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87282

NIO and Moe are back to perhaps toe the line with food opinions!  We're so sorry for making you hungry this episode!  Follow Moe on IG @moodidude and NIO @niofletcher!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87282 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0800 NIO and Moe on Food NIO and Moe on Food

NIO and Moe are back to perhaps toe the line with food opinions!  We're so sorry for making you hungry this episode!  Follow Moe on IG @moodidude and NIO @niofletcher!

]]> false 132 1 full <![CDATA[Moe and NIO on Music]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87281

A very musical duo joins Michelle in the studio to share their history with, production of, and love for music!  Follow Moe on IG @moodidude and NIO @niofletcher!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87281 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Moe and NIO on Music Moe and NIO on Music

A very musical duo joins Michelle in the studio to share their history with, production of, and love for music!  Follow Moe on IG @moodidude and NIO @niofletcher!

]]> false 131 1 full <![CDATA[Yu-Hsiu Lien on the Coral Industry]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87280 This is a special edit of the audio from our YouTube series Undercurrents: Taiwan Exposed, watchable at https://www.youtube.com/@RtiEnglish! Doctorate candidate Yu-Hsiu Lien from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shares his knowledge researching the coral industry in Taiwan and abroad!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87280 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Yu-Hsiu Lien on the Coral Industry Yu-Hsiu Lien on the Coral Industry This is a special edit of the audio from our YouTube series Undercurrents: Taiwan Exposed, watchable at https://www.youtube.com/@RtiEnglish! Doctorate candidate Yu-Hsiu Lien from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shares his knowledge researching the coral industry in Taiwan and abroad!

]]> false 130 1 full <![CDATA[Emma Benack on Adventures after RTI]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87279 Guess who's back, back again!  Emma has returned to tell us all about her life after RTI!  Listen to where she's been and where she's headed!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87279 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Emma Benack on Adventures after RTI Emma Benack on Adventures after RTI Guess who's back, back again!  Emma has returned to tell us all about her life after RTI!  Listen to where she's been and where she's headed!

]]> false 129 1 full <![CDATA[Herel Hughes on her Love of the Ocean Part 2]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87278 This second episode was purely because Herel and Michelle could not shut up about all the wonderful experiences they've had exploring the sea!  Listen to learn about their adventures!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87278 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Herel Hughes on her Love of the Ocean Part 2 Herel Hughes on her Love of the Ocean Part 2 This second episode was purely because Herel and Michelle could not shut up about all the wonderful experiences they've had exploring the sea!  Listen to learn about their adventures!

]]> false 128 1 full <![CDATA[Herel Hughes on her Love of the Ocean Part 1]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87277 Herel and Michelle are two whales in a pod and literally could not stop talking about their mutual love of the ocean!  This is just Part 1, tune in for Part 2 next week!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87277 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Herel Hughes on her Love of the Ocean Part 1 Herel Hughes on her Love of the Ocean Part 1 Herel and Michelle are two whales in a pod and literally could not stop talking about their mutual love of the ocean!  This is just Part 1, tune in for Part 2 next week!

]]> false 127 1 full <![CDATA[Lucia Chen on her Life Story]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87276 Lucia graciously takes us on her life journey!  From growing up in Taiwan post Japanese occupation, through leaving Taiwan to study in France, to moving to the US and transforming her artist husband's business, Lucia has truly lived!  For more info, check out www.tfchen.com/en!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87276 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Lucia Chen on her Life Story Lucia Chen on her Life Story Lucia graciously takes us on her life journey!  From growing up in Taiwan post Japanese occupation, through leaving Taiwan to study in France, to moving to the US and transforming her artist husband's business, Lucia has truly lived!  For more info, check out www.tfchen.com/en!

]]> false 126 1 full <![CDATA[Jade Chen on Business and Spirituality]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87274 Jade and her mother Lucia pop into the studio to chat about Jade's career journey and how she has incorporated spirituality into business!  Follow her at www.theradiantlotus.org and www.airbnb.com/p/jade-chen!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87274 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Jade Chen on Business and Spirituality Jade Chen on Business and Spirituality Jade and her mother Lucia pop into the studio to chat about Jade's career journey and how she has incorporated spirituality into business!  Follow her at www.theradiantlotus.org and www.airbnb.com/p/jade-chen!

]]> false 125 1 full <![CDATA[Ching-en Chiou on Bangkok]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87273 We've got some sad news to share, but great news on where Ching-en is headed!  Why did he choose Thailand?  Listen to find out!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87273 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Ching-en Chiou on Bangkok Ching-en Chiou on Bangkok We've got some sad news to share, but great news on where Ching-en is headed!  Why did he choose Thailand?  Listen to find out!

]]> false 124 1 full <![CDATA[Chris Boyd on Artificial Intelligence]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87272 Are you for or against AI?  Hear Chris explain his reasons and hopes for the future of humanity!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87272 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Chris Boyd on Artificial Intelligence Chris Boyd on Artificial Intelligence Are you for or against AI?  Hear Chris explain his reasons and hopes for the future of humanity!

]]> false 123 1 full <![CDATA[Kay & Chris on Different Kinds of Travel]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87271 These two world travelers have very different preferences in what's the best way to experience a new place!  Listen in and decide which you side with!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87271 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Kay & Chris on Different Kinds of Travel Kay & Chris on Different Kinds of Travel These two world travelers have very different preferences in what's the best way to experience a new place!  Listen in and decide which you side with!

]]> false 122 1 full <![CDATA[JD on his Acting Career]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87270 JD has always known that he's never wanted a conventional education or job.  Follow his journey finding this passion career!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87270 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0800 JD on his Acting Career JD on his Acting Career JD has always known that he's never wanted a conventional education or job.  Follow his journey finding this passion career!

]]> false 121 1 full <![CDATA[Hash on why she's the Travel Mom]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87269 Both Hash and Michelle are the Travel Moms of their friend groups!  Listen in on her recent adventures and where she's taken whom!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87269 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Hash on why she's the Travel Mom Hash on why she's the Travel Mom Both Hash and Michelle are the Travel Moms of their friend groups!  Listen in on her recent adventures and where she's taken whom!

]]> false 120 1 full <![CDATA[Kris St. Amour-Denis on Board Games]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87266 Kristine returns for a trip back in time with board games!  Hear about her favorite classics and what she's playing now, and perhaps get inspired to go play yourself!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87266 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Kris St. Amour-Denis on Board Games Kris St. Amour-Denis on Board Games Kristine returns for a trip back in time with board games!  Hear about her favorite classics and what she's playing now, and perhaps get inspired to go play yourself!

]]> false 119 1 full <![CDATA[Kay Tien on Finding Purpose]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87265

Listen to Kay's dance to entrepreneur journey that has taken her from Taiwan to New Zealand, Australia, Germany, the USA, and back to Taiwan! 

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=87265 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0800 Kay Tien on Finding Purpose Kay Tien on Finding Purpose

Listen to Kay's dance to entrepreneur journey that has taken her from Taiwan to New Zealand, Australia, Germany, the USA, and back to Taiwan! 

]]> false 118 1 full <![CDATA[David on TV Finales Part 1]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81539 David is back in town to talk about the importance, love, and hate of television series finales!  SPOILER ALERT as the nature of this topic will give away the endings!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81539 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0800 David on TV Finales Part 1 David on TV Finales Part 1 David is back in town to talk about the importance, love, and hate of television series finales!  SPOILER ALERT as the nature of this topic will give away the endings!

]]> false 117 1 full <![CDATA[Jenna Dodson on ADHD]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81538 Jenna drops in to talk about what it's like having ADHD and a father who's a specialist in the field, and how she is now applying her experiences to teaching English in Taiwan!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81538 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Jenna Dodson on ADHD Jenna Dodson on ADHD Jenna drops in to talk about what it's like having ADHD and a father who's a specialist in the field, and how she is now applying her experiences to teaching English in Taiwan!

]]> false 116 1 full <![CDATA[Etosha & Zaidy on their Podcast]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81537 E and Z are in the studio to chat about the whys and hows of their podcast previously mentioned in Etosha's episode!  Check it out on Spotify at Yaoi Fangirls VS the World!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81537 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Etosha & Zaidy on their Podcast Etosha & Zaidy on their Podcast E and Z are in the studio to chat about the whys and hows of their podcast previously mentioned in Etosha's episode!  Check it out on Spotify at Yaoi Fangirls VS the World!

]]> false 115 1 full <![CDATA[Era & Dusla on LARP]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81536 Era and Duska join us (in costume!) to take us on their live-action role-play journey!  Where did it begin in Taiwan, how is it played, and why do we play it?  Listen to find out!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81536 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Era & Dusla on LARP Era & Dusla on LARP Era and Duska join us (in costume!) to take us on their live-action role-play journey!  Where did it begin in Taiwan, how is it played, and why do we play it?  Listen to find out!

]]> false 114 1 full <![CDATA[James Chau on Food Challenges]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81535 James and his partner Tracey pop into the studio to talk about his brief but glorious adventure of attempting food challenges!  How does one get started, prepare, and take them on?  Listen to find out!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81535 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0800 James Chau on Food Challenges James Chau on Food Challenges James and his partner Tracey pop into the studio to talk about his brief but glorious adventure of attempting food challenges!  How does one get started, prepare, and take them on?  Listen to find out!

]]> false 113 1 full <![CDATA[Emily Kay Tan on Self-Expression]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81534 Join Michelle as she speaks to Emily about traveling the path of self-expression from childhood to today!  To listen to Emily's podcast check out Eye-Opening Moments on Spotify or pick up her book here!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81534 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Emily Kay Tan on Self-Expression Emily Kay Tan on Self-Expression Join Michelle as she speaks to Emily about traveling the path of self-expression from childhood to today!  To listen to Emily's podcast check out Eye-Opening Moments on Spotify or pick up her book here!

]]> false 112 1 full <![CDATA[Bethany Lin on her Neurodivergence Journey]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81533 Bethany realized she might not be neuro-typical in university, which started her down a path of self-discovery, education, and a multitude of hobbies!  You can find her handcrafts @alesanna.bus and coloring books @colorize.memorize.by.coloring on Facebook or her @bethanyny3 on Instagram!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81533 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Bethany Lin on her Neurodivergence Journey Bethany Lin on her Neurodivergence Journey Bethany realized she might not be neuro-typical in university, which started her down a path of self-discovery, education, and a multitude of hobbies!  You can find her handcrafts @alesanna.bus and coloring books @colorize.memorize.by.coloring on Facebook or her @bethanyny3 on Instagram!

]]> false 111 1 full <![CDATA[Anette Luo on Religion and Culture in Taiwan and China]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81156 Anette is fascinated with the connection between religion and everyday life here in Taiwan, especially compared to China just right next door!  Check out her YouTube channel @anetteluo or Instagram @anette.luo!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81156 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Anette Luo on Religion and Culture in Taiwan and China Anette Luo on Religion and Culture in Taiwan and China Anette is fascinated with the connection between religion and everyday life here in Taiwan, especially compared to China just right next door!  Check out her YouTube channel @anetteluo or Instagram @anette.luo!

]]> false 110 1 full <![CDATA[Ian Hudson on RPGs as a Language Learning Tool]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81155 Michelle is a huge nerd who was also a teacher so she thinks there's a good market for Ian's brilliant idea, which is to employ D&D on an online platform to teach English to non-native speakers!  Find him at Talk and Roll on Line, Discord, and Facebook!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81155 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Ian Hudson on RPGs as a Language Learning Tool Ian Hudson on RPGs as a Language Learning Tool Michelle is a huge nerd who was also a teacher so she thinks there's a good market for Ian's brilliant idea, which is to employ D&D on an online platform to teach English to non-native speakers!  Find him at Talk and Roll on Line, Discord, and Facebook!

]]> false 109 1 full <![CDATA[Etosha Taylor on Yaoi & BL Media]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81154 Etosha's in the studio to chat with Michelle about her podcast (click here to listen on Spotify) and their mutual experiences growing up loving libraries and non-mainstream media!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81154 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Etosha Taylor on Yaoi & BL Media Etosha Taylor on Yaoi & BL Media Etosha's in the studio to chat with Michelle about her podcast (click here to listen on Spotify) and their mutual experiences growing up loving libraries and non-mainstream media!

]]> false 108 1 full <![CDATA[Monalisa, Brooke, & Shao on Moving Abroad]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81153 Moving in general is stressful and full of obstacles, but moving abroad?  So much more challenging!  Listen to these three different experiences moving from three different countries!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81153 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Monalisa, Brooke, & Shao on Moving Abroad Monalisa, Brooke, & Shao on Moving Abroad Moving in general is stressful and full of obstacles, but moving abroad?  So much more challenging!  Listen to these three different experiences moving from three different countries!

]]> false 107 1 full <![CDATA[Brooke, Shao, & Monalisa on Studying in Taiwan]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81152 Monalisa, Brooke, and Shao swing in to chat about their very different experiences moving abroad to study!  Shao moved from Taiwan to Michigan, and Brooke and Monalisa are in Taiwan from Texas and Zimbabwe!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81152 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Brooke, Shao, & Monalisa on Studying in Taiwan Brooke, Shao, & Monalisa on Studying in Taiwan Monalisa, Brooke, and Shao swing in to chat about their very different experiences moving abroad to study!  Shao moved from Taiwan to Michigan, and Brooke and Monalisa are in Taiwan from Texas and Zimbabwe!

]]> false 106 1 full <![CDATA[Cahleen Hudson on Documentary Photography]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81151 Cahleen joins Michelle in the studio to chat about her work capturing the real moments in family and birth photography!  How is this style of picture-taking special to both host and guest?  Listen to find out!
Get in touch with Cahleen @cahleenh on Instagram or visit her website at cahleenhudson.com!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81151 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Cahleen Hudson on Documentary Photography Cahleen Hudson on Documentary Photography Cahleen joins Michelle in the studio to chat about her work capturing the real moments in family and birth photography!  How is this style of picture-taking special to both host and guest?  Listen to find out!
Get in touch with Cahleen @cahleenh on Instagram or visit her website at cahleenhudson.com!

]]> false 105 1 full <![CDATA[Joey Chou on Dark Souls]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81150 Joey gets deep into video games and why they aren't just entertainment!  Listen as he and Michelle chat about getting old, parenthood, and existentialism and how games teach us valuable lessons!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81150 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Joey Chou on Dark Souls Joey Chou on Dark Souls Joey gets deep into video games and why they aren't just entertainment!  Listen as he and Michelle chat about getting old, parenthood, and existentialism and how games teach us valuable lessons!

]]> false 104 1 full <![CDATA[Tim the Optimist on Art]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81149 Travelin' man Timtheoptimist.com swings in to talk about his origin story, inspirations, art, and of course, travelin'!  Buy his book, prints, and other merch at Big Cartel and follow @OptimistNeverDies to join in on his adventures!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=81149 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Tim the Optimist on Art Tim the Optimist on Art Travelin' man Timtheoptimist.com swings in to talk about his origin story, inspirations, art, and of course, travelin'!  Buy his book, prints, and other merch at Big Cartel and follow @OptimistNeverDies to join in on his adventures!

]]> false 103 1 full <![CDATA[Cat Trites on Kayaks and Smashbooks]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=75980 Cat returns to chat about her kayaking adventures, which become some of the content in her smashbooking hobby!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=75980 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Cat Trites on Kayaks and Smashbooks Cat Trites on Kayaks and Smashbooks Cat returns to chat about her kayaking adventures, which become some of the content in her smashbooking hobby!

]]> false 102 1 full <![CDATA[Michelle Chiang on being the Group Mom]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=75981 Amanda Stephens hosts this episode of Geek Out! to talk to Michelle about being the friend-group mom!  Listen in on this heartwarming chat on the rewards of being there for found family!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=75981 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Michelle Chiang on being the Group Mom Michelle Chiang on being the Group Mom Amanda Stephens hosts this episode of Geek Out! to talk to Michelle about being the friend-group mom!  Listen in on this heartwarming chat on the rewards of being there for found family!

]]> false 101 1 full <![CDATA[Cody Gates on Playing and Creating TTRPGs]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=75982 A stream friend of Michelle's, Cody is visiting from Australia to get nerdy about his own history with table top gaming and what he is planning for the future!
As promised, Cody's favorite artist can be found at:
papelchemy.com/
www.instagram.com/papelchemy/ !
Cody-made games are available on Drive-Thru RPGs at:
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/386116/symbiosis
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/349362/battle-of-the-bards !

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=75982 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Cody Gates on Playing and Creating TTRPGs Cody Gates on Playing and Creating TTRPGs A stream friend of Michelle's, Cody is visiting from Australia to get nerdy about his own history with table top gaming and what he is planning for the future!
As promised, Cody's favorite artist can be found at:
papelchemy.com/
www.instagram.com/papelchemy/ !
Cody-made games are available on Drive-Thru RPGs at:
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/386116/symbiosis
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/349362/battle-of-the-bards !

]]> false 100 1 full <![CDATA[Eric Gau on the Lore of Warhammer Part 2]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=75984 Eric and Michelle are back with more lore dump, this time focusing on humanity culminating in the rise and fall of the Horus Heresy!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=75984 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Eric Gau on the Lore of Warhammer Part 2 Eric Gau on the Lore of Warhammer Part 2 Eric and Michelle are back with more lore dump, this time focusing on humanity culminating in the rise and fall of the Horus Heresy!

]]> false 99 1 full <![CDATA[Eric Gau on the Lore of Warhammer Part 1]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=75985 Michelle and Eric get ready to dive deep into the Warhammer universe, from its beginnings 6 million years ago to the rise of The Emperor!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=75985 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Eric Gau on the Lore of Warhammer Part 1 Eric Gau on the Lore of Warhammer Part 1 Michelle and Eric get ready to dive deep into the Warhammer universe, from its beginnings 6 million years ago to the rise of The Emperor!

]]> false 98 1 full <![CDATA[Shannon Larson on Starting a Campaign]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=75986 Shannon's back to fill us in on her Dungeon Mastering journey!  Props to her for taking on this daunting task of leading adventurers on quests to fortune and glory!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=75986 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Shannon Larson on Starting a Campaign Shannon Larson on Starting a Campaign Shannon's back to fill us in on her Dungeon Mastering journey!  Props to her for taking on this daunting task of leading adventurers on quests to fortune and glory!

]]> false 97 1 full <![CDATA[Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 6]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66783 As is customary with D&D games, ours ran long!  Find out the thrilling conclusion to Tinder, Tiny, Asmo, and Keira's adventure and what Joey, Hanna, Amanda, and Mary Anne thought of this very special feature!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66783 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 6 Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 6 As is customary with D&D games, ours ran long!  Find out the thrilling conclusion to Tinder, Tiny, Asmo, and Keira's adventure and what Joey, Hanna, Amanda, and Mary Anne thought of this very special feature!

]]> false 96 1 full <![CDATA[Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 5]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66784 Now that Asmo, Keira, Tiny, and Tinder have their hands on the tome, can they hold onto it in the face of the house's supernatural forces?

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66784 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 5 Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 5 Now that Asmo, Keira, Tiny, and Tinder have their hands on the tome, can they hold onto it in the face of the house's supernatural forces?

]]> false 95 1 full <![CDATA[Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 4]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66786 Our characters Keira, Tinder, Asmo, and Tiny have learned that a book might not necessarily be in the library!  Listen to find out where it is?

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66786 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 4 Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 4 Our characters Keira, Tinder, Asmo, and Tiny have learned that a book might not necessarily be in the library!  Listen to find out where it is?

]]> false 94 1 full <![CDATA[Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 2]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66789 Our adventurers begin episode 1!  Will brand new characters Tiny, Kiera, Tinder, and Asmo survive their very first quest?  Tune in to find out!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66789 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 2 Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 2 Our adventurers begin episode 1!  Will brand new characters Tiny, Kiera, Tinder, and Asmo survive their very first quest?  Tune in to find out!

]]> false 93 1 full <![CDATA[Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 1]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66791 Listen 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66791 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 1 Geek Out! Special Feature: D&D Part 1 Listen 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!

]]> false 92 1 full <![CDATA[Fil Leskovsky on Visiting Home]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66793 Fil 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66793 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Fil Leskovsky on Visiting Home Fil Leskovsky on Visiting Home Fil 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!

]]> false 91 1 full <![CDATA[Shing on Fantasy Cartography]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66794 Shing 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66794 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Shing on Fantasy Cartography Shing on Fantasy Cartography Shing 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!

]]> false 90 1 full <![CDATA[Kevin Wolfe on Barbecue and Family]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66795 Kevin, 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66795 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Kevin Wolfe on Barbecue and Family Kevin Wolfe on Barbecue and Family Kevin, 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!

]]> false 89 1 full <![CDATA[Tristan Hilderbrand on Unpopular Opinions]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66812 We 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66812 Thu, 08 May 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Tristan Hilderbrand on Unpopular Opinions Tristan Hilderbrand on Unpopular Opinions We 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!

]]> false 88 1 full <![CDATA[Eric Gau and Jared Friesen on Warhammer]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66814 Jared 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66814 Wed, 07 May 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Eric Gau and Jared Friesen on Warhammer Eric Gau and Jared Friesen on Warhammer Jared 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!

]]> false 87 1 full <![CDATA[Jared Friesen on Dungeon Mastering]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66817 Jared is back to talk about something loved by both host and guest, running tabletop role-playing games!  Listen as he elaborates on his process and the dynamic chemistry between players, story, and guide in his world!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66817 Tue, 06 May 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Jared Friesen on Dungeon Mastering Jared Friesen on Dungeon Mastering Jared is back to talk about something loved by both host and guest, running tabletop role-playing games!  Listen as he elaborates on his process and the dynamic chemistry between players, story, and guide in his world!

]]> false 86 1 full <![CDATA[Kim Gordon on Her Time in Taiwan]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66822 This 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66822 Mon, 05 May 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Kim Gordon on Her Time in Taiwan Kim Gordon on Her Time in Taiwan This 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!

]]> false 85 1 full <![CDATA[Gaston Stabiszewski on Comedy and Filmmaking]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66828 Gaston swings into RTI to chat about his journey from improv into stand-up comedy, and how he's attempting to bring lightness into serious topics in his filmmaking!  Follow him @gastonstabiszewski on Instagram or TikTok or check out his work at www.gastonstabiszewski.com!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66828 Sun, 04 May 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Gaston Stabiszewski on Comedy and Filmmaking Gaston Stabiszewski on Comedy and Filmmaking Gaston swings into RTI to chat about his journey from improv into stand-up comedy, and how he's attempting to bring lightness into serious topics in his filmmaking!  Follow him @gastonstabiszewski on Instagram or TikTok or check out his work at www.gastonstabiszewski.com!

]]> false 84 1 full <![CDATA[Diana Kotenko on People of the World]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66832 Diana pops in to chat about her travels and how much she has loved meeting the people of the 63 countries she has been to!  Listen in on her stories!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66832 Sat, 03 May 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Diana Kotenko on People of the World Diana Kotenko on People of the World Diana pops in to chat about her travels and how much she has loved meeting the people of the 63 countries she has been to!  Listen in on her stories!

]]> false 83 1 full <![CDATA[Helen and Anna on Traveling Together]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66837 Taipei is the last stop for Anna and Helen, two besties on their post-graduate adventure!  Hear about their travels through Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan and why being good travel-buddies is super important before embarking on a trip together!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66837 Fri, 02 May 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Helen and Anna on Traveling Together Helen and Anna on Traveling Together Taipei is the last stop for Anna and Helen, two besties on their post-graduate adventure!  Hear about their travels through Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan and why being good travel-buddies is super important before embarking on a trip together!

]]> false 82 1 full <![CDATA[Anna and Helen on Friendship]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66845 Many of us have had friends that we met way back in the day and are still in touch today!  Listen in on this wholesome episode on the evolution of Helen and Anna's friendship!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66845 Thu, 01 May 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Anna and Helen on Friendship Anna and Helen on Friendship Many of us have had friends that we met way back in the day and are still in touch today!  Listen in on this wholesome episode on the evolution of Helen and Anna's friendship!

]]> false 81 1 full <![CDATA[Dennis Wong on his Dive Company]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66951 Dennis owns Taipei's first foreigner-owned and run, English-speaking dive company Fun Divers TW!  Listen in to find out about diving in Taiwan, why you should get certified, and how far you can go!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66951 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Dennis Wong on his Dive Company Dennis Wong on his Dive Company Dennis owns Taipei's first foreigner-owned and run, English-speaking dive company Fun Divers TW!  Listen in to find out about diving in Taiwan, why you should get certified, and how far you can go!

]]> false 80 1 full <![CDATA[Sharon Lin on Interviews]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66956 Sharon says goodbye to RTI!  Listen to her journey and how much all her interviews have inspired and impacted her and others' lives!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66956 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Sharon Lin on Interviews Sharon Lin on Interviews Sharon says goodbye to RTI!  Listen to her journey and how much all her interviews have inspired and impacted her and others' lives!

]]> false 79 1 full <![CDATA[Mary Anne Sioco on Favorite Filipino Food]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66963 Mary Anne is back in the studio to talk about her favorite foods from the Philippines!  If you aren't afraid to get hungry, listen to her descriptions of what dishes you should try if you haven't!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66963 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Mary Anne Sioco on Favorite Filipino Food Mary Anne Sioco on Favorite Filipino Food Mary Anne is back in the studio to talk about her favorite foods from the Philippines!  If you aren't afraid to get hungry, listen to her descriptions of what dishes you should try if you haven't!

]]> false 78 1 full <![CDATA[Teddie Liu on Studying in Bangkok]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66968 Teddie is in the studio to talk about his experience in an exchange program in Bangkok, Thailand; it was such a great time that he went back for his Masters there!  Listen to learn how much we love this city!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66968 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Teddie Liu on Studying in Bangkok Teddie Liu on Studying in Bangkok Teddie is in the studio to talk about his experience in an exchange program in Bangkok, Thailand; it was such a great time that he went back for his Masters there!  Listen to learn how much we love this city!

]]> false 77 1 full <![CDATA[Emily Daniel on Animal Crossing]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66973 Both 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66973 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Emily Daniel on Animal Crossing Emily Daniel on Animal Crossing Both 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!

]]> false 76 1 full <![CDATA[Hanna Bilinski on Smells]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66980 Smells?!  You heard that right, tune in to hear what's so interesting about this most primal of human senses and why Hanna chose it as her topic!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66980 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Hanna Bilinski on Smells Hanna Bilinski on Smells Smells?!  You heard that right, tune in to hear what's so interesting about this most primal of human senses and why Hanna chose it as her topic!

]]> false 75 1 full <![CDATA[Amanda Stephens on Regency Romance]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66984 Amanda 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66984 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Amanda Stephens on Regency Romance Amanda Stephens on Regency Romance Amanda 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!

]]> false 74 1 full <![CDATA[Michelle Chiang on the Pet Industry]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66989 Way 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=66989 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Michelle Chiang on the Pet Industry Michelle Chiang on the Pet Industry Way 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!

]]> false 73 1 full <![CDATA[J.R. Folwarczny on Taiwanese Food]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67095 J.R.'s last visit to Taiwan was more than 20 years ago, but she has never forgotten the deliciousness found everywhere on our island!  Listen to find out what our favorites are!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67095 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0800 J.R. Folwarczny on Taiwanese Food J.R. Folwarczny on Taiwanese Food J.R.'s last visit to Taiwan was more than 20 years ago, but she has never forgotten the deliciousness found everywhere on our island!  Listen to find out what our favorites are!

]]> false 72 1 full <![CDATA[William Liu on Fortune Telling]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67099 Join 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?

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67099 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0800 William Liu on Fortune Telling William Liu on Fortune Telling Join 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?

]]> false 71 1 full <![CDATA[Max McCurdy on Roguelike Games]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67104 Max 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67104 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Max McCurdy on Roguelike Games Max McCurdy on Roguelike Games Max 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!

]]> false 70 1 full <![CDATA[Sharon Lin on her Europe Trip]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67109 Sharon's back from her recent trip to Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris!  Listen to her geek out about her love of solo travel, art, museums, and experiencing other cultures!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67109 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Sharon Lin on her Europe Trip Sharon Lin on her Europe Trip Sharon's back from her recent trip to Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris!  Listen to her geek out about her love of solo travel, art, museums, and experiencing other cultures!

]]> false 69 1 full <![CDATA[Amanda Stephens on her RTI Journey]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67114 To 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67114 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Amanda Stephens on her RTI Journey Amanda Stephens on her RTI Journey To 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!

]]> false 68 1 full <![CDATA[Joanna Fong on Freediving]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67118 Joanna joins us to chat about all things freediving!  Why is the sport so relaxing and centering?  What fears do people have and how can they overcome those and get started?  Listen and check out Joanna's freediving and yoga studio on Instagram at www.instagram.com/soulfreedive/ and at their website www.soulfreedive.com!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67118 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Joanna Fong on Freediving Joanna Fong on Freediving Joanna joins us to chat about all things freediving!  Why is the sport so relaxing and centering?  What fears do people have and how can they overcome those and get started?  Listen and check out Joanna's freediving and yoga studio on Instagram at www.instagram.com/soulfreedive/ and at their website www.soulfreedive.com!

]]> false 67 1 full <![CDATA[Amanda Lin on Pole Dancing]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67123 Join 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67123 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Amanda Lin on Pole Dancing Amanda Lin on Pole Dancing Join 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!

]]> false 66 1 full <![CDATA[Chris Li on Life in California]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67128 Chris has flown back to Taiwan to visit and shares his experiences moving to and living in California!  Find out how he spends his time and why the Golden State is his favorite place!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=67128 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Chris Li on Life in California Chris Li on Life in California Chris has flown back to Taiwan to visit and shares his experiences moving to and living in California!  Find out how he spends his time and why the Golden State is his favorite place!

]]> false 65 1 full <![CDATA[Devin Miller on Scuba Diving]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62834 You 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62834 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Devin Miller on Scuba Diving Devin Miller on Scuba Diving You 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!

]]> false 64 1 full <![CDATA[Shannon Larson on the Rocky Horror Picture Show]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62839 Spoiler and mild profanity warning!  Shannon's back to explain the pop culture phenomenon of Rocky Horror, why you should attend an audience participation show, and her own stage experience starring as Frank!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62839 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Shannon Larson on the Rocky Horror Picture Show Shannon Larson on the Rocky Horror Picture Show Spoiler and mild profanity warning!  Shannon's back to explain the pop culture phenomenon of Rocky Horror, why you should attend an audience participation show, and her own stage experience starring as Frank!

]]> false 63 1 full <![CDATA[Shannon Larson on Aquariums]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62846 Shannon 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62846 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Shannon Larson on Aquariums Shannon Larson on Aquariums Shannon 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!

]]> false 62 1 full <![CDATA[Issy Wells and Sharon Lin on Goodbyes]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62851 Today is officially Issy's last day at RTI and we will miss her SO MUCH!!!  Join us to hear what joining RTI was like, what challenges we faced, why we love this place, and where Issy's off to next!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62851 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Issy Wells and Sharon Lin on Goodbyes Issy Wells and Sharon Lin on Goodbyes Today is officially Issy's last day at RTI and we will miss her SO MUCH!!!  Join us to hear what joining RTI was like, what challenges we faced, why we love this place, and where Issy's off to next!

]]> false 61 1 full <![CDATA[Kevin Lee on Miniature Painting and Games]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62859 So 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62859 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Kevin Lee on Miniature Painting and Games Kevin Lee on Miniature Painting and Games So 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!

]]> false 60 1 full <![CDATA[Cat Trites on Education]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62864 Cat 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62864 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Cat Trites on Education Cat Trites on Education Cat 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!

]]> false 59 1 full <![CDATA[Kim Gordon on Learning Languages]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62869 Kim is back!  This time to talk about her love of learning languages and what tricks or tips she has for anyone who'd like to pick up another perspective!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62869 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Kim Gordon on Learning Languages Kim Gordon on Learning Languages Kim is back!  This time to talk about her love of learning languages and what tricks or tips she has for anyone who'd like to pick up another perspective!

]]> false 58 1 full <![CDATA[Akemi Kai on K-Beauty]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62873 Akemi and Christine are back to add Korean beauty to the cosmetics discussion!  As much as we love makeup, skincare is a must to keep our complexions healthy and radiant!  Follow Akemi's beauty journey!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=62873 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0800 Akemi Kai on K-Beauty Akemi Kai on K-Beauty Akemi and Christine are back to add Korean beauty to the cosmetics discussion!  As much as we love makeup, skincare is a must to keep our complexions healthy and radiant!  Follow Akemi's beauty journey!

]]> false 57 1 full <![CDATA[Christine Ly on Makeup]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=11813 Christine 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=11813 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Christine Ly on Makeup Christine Ly on Makeup Christine 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!

]]> false 56 1 full <![CDATA[Natalia Leskovska on Snowboarding]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=23460 Our broadcasting team Fil's sister Natalia is here to talk snowboarding!  Listen in on her adventures in different countries "chasing the snow" and taking in spectacular views!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=23460 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Natalia Leskovska on Snowboarding Natalia Leskovska on Snowboarding Our broadcasting team Fil's sister Natalia is here to talk snowboarding!  Listen in on her adventures in different countries "chasing the snow" and taking in spectacular views!

]]> false 55 1 full <![CDATA[Amanda Stephens on Graphic Art]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=9776 Amanda's back to continue her tale of getting into drawing comics!  Follow her on Instagram @plot_chick to see her artwork!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=9776 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Amanda Stephens on Graphic Art Amanda Stephens on Graphic Art Amanda's back to continue her tale of getting into drawing comics!  Follow her on Instagram @plot_chick to see her artwork!

]]> false 54 1 full <![CDATA[Amanda Stephens on Comics]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=9773 As 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=9773 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Amanda Stephens on Comics Amanda Stephens on Comics As 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!

]]> false 53 1 full <![CDATA[Michelle Chiang on Liveaboards]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=22410 Listen to Michelle explain the intricacies of SCUBA diving liveaboards and her recent adventure to Thailand in a special episode hosted by Sharon Lin!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=22410 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Michelle Chiang on Liveaboards Michelle Chiang on Liveaboards Listen to Michelle explain the intricacies of SCUBA diving liveaboards and her recent adventure to Thailand in a special episode hosted by Sharon Lin!

]]> false 52 1 full <![CDATA[Aziz Mulla on Diving and Cycling]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=10168 Aziz returns to RTI to chat about his work studying Taiwan's coral reefs and the magic of diving!  Also, listen in to why cycling in Taiwan is a great idea!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=10168 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Aziz Mulla on Diving and Cycling Aziz Mulla on Diving and Cycling Aziz returns to RTI to chat about his work studying Taiwan's coral reefs and the magic of diving!  Also, listen in to why cycling in Taiwan is a great idea!

]]> false 51 1 full <![CDATA[Kim Gordon on Writing]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=20404 In 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=20404 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Kim Gordon on Writing Kim Gordon on Writing In 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!

]]> false 50 1 full <![CDATA[Helen on being Vegetarian in Taiwan]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=17277 If you've ever wondered about what it's like to have dietary restrictions in Taipei, Taiwan, listen in!  Helen shares her experiences of being ovo-lacto vegetarian and Kim chimes in on gluten-sensitivities and lactose intolerance.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=17277 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0800 Helen on being Vegetarian in Taiwan Helen on being Vegetarian in Taiwan If you've ever wondered about what it's like to have dietary restrictions in Taipei, Taiwan, listen in!  Helen shares her experiences of being ovo-lacto vegetarian and Kim chimes in on gluten-sensitivities and lactose intolerance.

]]> false 49 1 full <![CDATA[Kim Huynh on Teaching and Finding Passions]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=20406 Kim comes in to talk about the pros and cons of teaching in Taiwan compared to our own childhoods in the US.  We also geek out about rocks and going on adventures looking for passions!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=20406 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Kim Huynh on Teaching and Finding Passions Kim Huynh on Teaching and Finding Passions Kim comes in to talk about the pros and cons of teaching in Taiwan compared to our own childhoods in the US.  We also geek out about rocks and going on adventures looking for passions!

]]> false 48 1 full <![CDATA[Sharon Lin on Thrifting]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29501 We love when Sharon's free to chat!  In this episode we get nostalgic about thrifting in the US, how things can tell stories, and how the trend has become more popular in Taiwan!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29501 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Sharon Lin on Thrifting Sharon Lin on Thrifting We love when Sharon's free to chat!  In this episode we get nostalgic about thrifting in the US, how things can tell stories, and how the trend has become more popular in Taiwan!

]]> false 47 1 full <![CDATA[Fil Leskovsky on Musical Instruments]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=16122 Our 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=16122 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Fil Leskovsky on Musical Instruments Fil Leskovsky on Musical Instruments Our 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!

]]> false 46 1 full <![CDATA[Leslie Liao & Tomasz Koper on AI]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=21401 The studio is once again rowdy with Leslie and Tomasz back to talk about artificial intelligence and how wacky it's getting in the media and elsewhere!  Here's the promised link to the most hilarious AI video ever created; have a watch!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=21401 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Leslie Liao & Tomasz Koper on AI Leslie Liao & Tomasz Koper on AI The studio is once again rowdy with Leslie and Tomasz back to talk about artificial intelligence and how wacky it's getting in the media and elsewhere!  Here's the promised link to the most hilarious AI video ever created; have a watch!

]]> false 45 1 full <![CDATA[Leslie Liao & Tomasz Koper return to RTI!]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=21402 Guess who's back, back again!  Leslie and Tomasz make a special return appearance to fill us in on where they've been and what they've been up to this past year!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=21402 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Leslie Liao & Tomasz Koper return to RTI! Leslie Liao & Tomasz Koper return to RTI! Guess who's back, back again!  Leslie and Tomasz make a special return appearance to fill us in on where they've been and what they've been up to this past year!

]]> false 44 1 full <![CDATA[Ivy & Candy on Pet Peeves]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19158 Listen 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? 

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19158 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Ivy & Candy on Pet Peeves Ivy & Candy on Pet Peeves Listen 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? 

]]> false 43 1 full <![CDATA[Ivy & Shaniqua on Animal Rescue]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19160 Join 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.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19160 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Ivy & Shaniqua on Animal Rescue Ivy & Shaniqua on Animal Rescue Join 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.

]]> false 42 1 full <![CDATA[Issy Wells on K-Dramas]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19128 Michelle 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19128 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Issy Wells on K-Dramas Issy Wells on K-Dramas Michelle 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!

]]> false 41 1 full <![CDATA[Jess Wu on the Future]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19407 Michelle 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19407 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Jess Wu on the Future Jess Wu on the Future Michelle 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!

]]> false 40 1 full <![CDATA[Julie Kawamura on Hawaii]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=20084 Julie 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=20084 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Julie Kawamura on Hawaii Julie Kawamura on Hawaii Julie 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!

]]> false 39 1 full <![CDATA[Max McCurdy on Tea]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=22159 *ASMR WARNING*  Max and Julie join us in the studio to discuss his Chinese tea experience, and yes, we drink it!  Come listen to Max explain which teas carry what flavors and how to steep and sample those flavors!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=22159 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Max McCurdy on Tea Max McCurdy on Tea *ASMR WARNING*  Max and Julie join us in the studio to discuss his Chinese tea experience, and yes, we drink it!  Come listen to Max explain which teas carry what flavors and how to steep and sample those flavors!

]]> false 38 1 full <![CDATA[Michelle Chiang on being a Jack of All Trades]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=22407 Sharon 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=22407 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Michelle Chiang on being a Jack of All Trades Michelle Chiang on being a Jack of All Trades Sharon 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!

]]> false 37 1 full <![CDATA[Jared Friesen & Amanda Stephens on *Other* TTRPGs]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19275 Jared and Amanda are back in the studio to talk nerdy!  Dungeons and Dragons may be the first step we all took into the world of tabletop role-playing games, but there are so many more!  Have a listen for some great experiences and recommendations!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19275 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Jared Friesen & Amanda Stephens on *Other* TTRPGs Jared Friesen & Amanda Stephens on *Other* TTRPGs Jared and Amanda are back in the studio to talk nerdy!  Dungeons and Dragons may be the first step we all took into the world of tabletop role-playing games, but there are so many more!  Have a listen for some great experiences and recommendations!

]]> false 36 1 full <![CDATA[Issy Wells & Sharon Lin just catching up!]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19123 It's been a busy few months!  The three FM Online program hosts get together for a chat about how much we love the office, food, and just whatever comes to mind!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19123 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Issy Wells & Sharon Lin just catching up! Issy Wells & Sharon Lin just catching up! It's been a busy few months!  The three FM Online program hosts get together for a chat about how much we love the office, food, and just whatever comes to mind!

]]> false 35 1 full <![CDATA[Sylvie Tran on Wellness and Healing]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29854 Sylvie's here to chat about her journey!  Career changes, failures, and finding XianTian Tarot and I-Ching are all part of the conversation on wellness and overcoming life's challenges!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29854 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Sylvie Tran on Wellness and Healing Sylvie Tran on Wellness and Healing Sylvie's here to chat about her journey!  Career changes, failures, and finding XianTian Tarot and I-Ching are all part of the conversation on wellness and overcoming life's challenges!

]]> false 34 1 full <![CDATA[Shamir Muñoz on Exotic Pets]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29478 Shamir 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29478 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Shamir Muñoz on Exotic Pets Shamir Muñoz on Exotic Pets Shamir 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!

]]> false 33 1 full <![CDATA[Kyle Swayne on Languages and Cooking]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=20545 Kyle 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=20545 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Kyle Swayne on Languages and Cooking Kyle Swayne on Languages and Cooking Kyle 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!

]]> false 32 1 full <![CDATA[Amber Hatfield on Traveling]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=9786 Amber of RTI's broadcasting team is in the studio to talk travel, covering Europe, Australia, and Asia!  Hear her take on solo travel and which countries have been her favorites!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=9786 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Amber Hatfield on Traveling Amber Hatfield on Traveling Amber of RTI's broadcasting team is in the studio to talk travel, covering Europe, Australia, and Asia!  Hear her take on solo travel and which countries have been her favorites!

]]> false 31 1 full <![CDATA[Cat Trites on Crochet]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=11580 Cat jumped in the deep end when it came to crochet!  What are amigurumi and what did the pandemic have to do with the hobby?  Come listen to her journey!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=11580 Sat, 21 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Cat Trites on Crochet Cat Trites on Crochet Cat jumped in the deep end when it came to crochet!  What are amigurumi and what did the pandemic have to do with the hobby?  Come listen to her journey!

]]> false 30 1 full <![CDATA[Eric Gau on RPGs]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=15844 Eric is back to chat role-playing games from start to finish!  How do you create a character, have fun role-playing, or even run a game as a game master yourself?

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=15844 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Eric Gau on RPGs Eric Gau on RPGs Eric is back to chat role-playing games from start to finish!  How do you create a character, have fun role-playing, or even run a game as a game master yourself?

]]> false 29 1 full <![CDATA[Eric Gau on Board Games]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=15842 Eric 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=15842 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Eric Gau on Board Games Eric Gau on Board Games Eric 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!

]]> false 28 1 full <![CDATA[Jared Friesen on Monsters]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19278 Vampires, 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.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19278 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Jared Friesen on Monsters Jared Friesen on Monsters Vampires, 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.

]]> false 27 1 full <![CDATA[Helen French on Dabbling in Many Hobbies]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=17275 Helen and Kim talk about something many people experience: lacking one or a few dedicated hobbies and instead trying out many!  From sewing to photography to horse-riding to karate, we chat about Helen's experience journey!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=17275 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Helen French on Dabbling in Many Hobbies Helen French on Dabbling in Many Hobbies Helen and Kim talk about something many people experience: lacking one or a few dedicated hobbies and instead trying out many!  From sewing to photography to horse-riding to karate, we chat about Helen's experience journey!

]]> false 26 1 full <![CDATA[Mary Anne Sioco on Court and Police Interpreting]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=22113 Our broadcasting team's Mary Anne joins us to chat about her other job!  Listen to her experiences and find out how she helps expatriates in Taiwan!  As mentioned in the show, the Legal Aid Foundation is available if you are in need of interpretation (or other legal) assistance!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=22113 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Mary Anne Sioco on Court and Police Interpreting Mary Anne Sioco on Court and Police Interpreting Our broadcasting team's Mary Anne joins us to chat about her other job!  Listen to her experiences and find out how she helps expatriates in Taiwan!  As mentioned in the show, the Legal Aid Foundation is available if you are in need of interpretation (or other legal) assistance!

]]> false 25 1 full <![CDATA[Amanda Stephens on Urban Legends]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=9781 Trigger 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=9781 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Amanda Stephens on Urban Legends Amanda Stephens on Urban Legends Trigger 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!

]]> false 24 1 full <![CDATA[Arrow on Climbing]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=10058 Arrow talks about the thrills of bouldering and how they got started in the sport!  Learn about basic equipment, holds, routes, and what to do if you (gasp) fall, and always remember: safety first and have fun!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=10058 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Arrow on Climbing Arrow on Climbing Arrow talks about the thrills of bouldering and how they got started in the sport!  Learn about basic equipment, holds, routes, and what to do if you (gasp) fall, and always remember: safety first and have fun!

]]> false 23 1 full <![CDATA[Nicole on Dice Making]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=24693 Joining us in the studio is Nicole, who can be found on Instagram @undead_dice!  She explains the intricacies of resin crafting, from masters to pressure pots to potter's wheel, and how much time, effort, and passion is put into each and every set!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=24693 Sat, 17 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Nicole on Dice Making Nicole on Dice Making Joining us in the studio is Nicole, who can be found on Instagram @undead_dice!  She explains the intricacies of resin crafting, from masters to pressure pots to potter's wheel, and how much time, effort, and passion is put into each and every set!

]]> false 22 1 full <![CDATA[Nicole & Arrow on Discord D&D]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=24691 Tune 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=24691 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Nicole & Arrow on Discord D&D Nicole & Arrow on Discord D&D Tune 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!

]]> false 21 1 full <![CDATA[Issy Wells on Stationary]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19129 Issy 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19129 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Issy Wells on Stationary Issy Wells on Stationary Issy 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!

]]> false 20 1 full <![CDATA[Hans Breuer on his Journey into Nature]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=17184 Hans, 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=17184 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Hans Breuer on his Journey into Nature Hans Breuer on his Journey into Nature Hans, 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!

]]> false 19 1 full <![CDATA[Sharon Lin on Shadow and Bone]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29500 Sharon is back to share her favorite TV show, Shadow and Bone on Netflix!  Come listen to our love for fantasy genre shows, multi-faceted character development, and what connections entertainment media has to our own inner demons!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29500 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Sharon Lin on Shadow and Bone Sharon Lin on Shadow and Bone Sharon is back to share her favorite TV show, Shadow and Bone on Netflix!  Come listen to our love for fantasy genre shows, multi-faceted character development, and what connections entertainment media has to our own inner demons!

]]> false 18 1 full <![CDATA[Tyler Gelbar on Game Creation]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=32512 Pop 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=32512 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Tyler Gelbar on Game Creation Tyler Gelbar on Game Creation Pop 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!

]]> false 17 1 full <![CDATA[Jonathan Chiang on Pets]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19534 There'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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19534 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Jonathan Chiang on Pets Jonathan Chiang on Pets There'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!

]]> false 16 1 full <![CDATA[Amanda Stephens on Myths, Legends, and Fairytales]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=9779 Amanda, the host of RTI's Tales of Our Time, joins us in the studio to talk about her most fiery passion: storytelling in all its many forms!  Find out the differences between myths, legends, and fairytales and listen to her tell her favorites!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=9779 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Amanda Stephens on Myths, Legends, and Fairytales Amanda Stephens on Myths, Legends, and Fairytales Amanda, the host of RTI's Tales of Our Time, joins us in the studio to talk about her most fiery passion: storytelling in all its many forms!  Find out the differences between myths, legends, and fairytales and listen to her tell her favorites!

]]> false 15 1 full <![CDATA[Kim Gordon on Representation in the Media]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=20402 Back 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=20402 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Kim Gordon on Representation in the Media Kim Gordon on Representation in the Media Back 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!

]]> false 14 1 full <![CDATA[Kim Gordon on Mental Health]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=20401 Kim 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.

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=20401 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Kim Gordon on Mental Health Kim Gordon on Mental Health Kim 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.

]]> false 13 1 full <![CDATA[Itamar Waksman on Cooking Indian Food]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19147 Itamar from our International News Team pops into talk about his love of food!  Specifically, we dive into the sourcing of ingredients, the actual cooking process, and all good food's secret ingredient!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19147 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Itamar Waksman on Cooking Indian Food Itamar Waksman on Cooking Indian Food Itamar from our International News Team pops into talk about his love of food!  Specifically, we dive into the sourcing of ingredients, the actual cooking process, and all good food's secret ingredient!

]]> false 12 1 full <![CDATA[Chris Carnahan on Streaming and Discord]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=11801 We're back in the studio with my gamer-friend Chris Carnahan!  We nerd-out about the difficulties of streaming TTRPG online as well as the wonderful connections we make in the online community!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=11801 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Chris Carnahan on Streaming and Discord Chris Carnahan on Streaming and Discord We're back in the studio with my gamer-friend Chris Carnahan!  We nerd-out about the difficulties of streaming TTRPG online as well as the wonderful connections we make in the online community!

]]> false 11 1 full <![CDATA[Chris Carnahan on Table Top Games]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=11802 Come chat about TTRPGs, or table top role playing games, with our guest Chris Carnahan!  We suggest ways to get your feet wet as well as how chaotic or heavy some games can get!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=11802 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Chris Carnahan on Table Top Games Chris Carnahan on Table Top Games Come chat about TTRPGs, or table top role playing games, with our guest Chris Carnahan!  We suggest ways to get your feet wet as well as how chaotic or heavy some games can get!

]]> false 10 1 full <![CDATA[Natalie Tso on Shopping]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=23462 Natalie 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=23462 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Natalie Tso on Shopping Natalie Tso on Shopping Natalie 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!

]]> false 9 1 full <![CDATA[David Pirozzi on Sci-Fi-Fantasy-Supernatural TV]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=12466 David joins us again to wax romantic on his most beloved TV series.  No spoilers, but the conversation gets lively about our favorite shows and ships!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=12466 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0800 David Pirozzi on Sci-Fi-Fantasy-Supernatural TV David Pirozzi on Sci-Fi-Fantasy-Supernatural TV David joins us again to wax romantic on his most beloved TV series.  No spoilers, but the conversation gets lively about our favorite shows and ships!

]]> false 8 1 full <![CDATA[David Pirozzi on the Themed Dinner Party]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=12468 Is 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!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=12468 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0800 David Pirozzi on the Themed Dinner Party David Pirozzi on the Themed Dinner Party Is 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!

]]> false 7 1 full <![CDATA[Chris Gorin on Music Effects]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=11805 The RTI international news team's Chris Gorin is in the studio to geek out about his band Yomada Tamada, guitar effects, modern versus classic guitarists, and favorite groups to listen to!  David Pirozzi from New York sits in and adds to the tune!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=11805 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Chris Gorin on Music Effects Chris Gorin on Music Effects The RTI international news team's Chris Gorin is in the studio to geek out about his band Yomada Tamada, guitar effects, modern versus classic guitarists, and favorite groups to listen to!  David Pirozzi from New York sits in and adds to the tune!

]]> false 6 1 full <![CDATA[Issy Wells on Dogs]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19126 Issy of our FM team joins us in the studio to chat about one of our most favorite subjects, our pups!  Hear our discussion on what do they eat, where do they go (both bathroom and geography), and differences in Western and Taiwan dog culture!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=19126 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Issy Wells on Dogs Issy Wells on Dogs Issy of our FM team joins us in the studio to chat about one of our most favorite subjects, our pups!  Hear our discussion on what do they eat, where do they go (both bathroom and geography), and differences in Western and Taiwan dog culture!

]]> false 5 1 full <![CDATA[Shirley Lin on Family and Holidays]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29517 For our Lunar New Year special, our very own Shirley Lin joins us in the studio to chat about our found family and how we celebrate birthdays and holidays!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29517 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Shirley Lin on Family and Holidays Shirley Lin on Family and Holidays For our Lunar New Year special, our very own Shirley Lin joins us in the studio to chat about our found family and how we celebrate birthdays and holidays!

]]> false 4 1 full <![CDATA[Emma Benack on the Art of Letters]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=14564 The RTI News Team's Emma Benack sits down to chat about how the hand-written letter is becoming a lost art.  We also sound off about movie soundtracks and how the perfect curation leaves a lasting impression!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=14564 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Emma Benack on the Art of Letters Emma Benack on the Art of Letters The RTI News Team's Emma Benack sits down to chat about how the hand-written letter is becoming a lost art.  We also sound off about movie soundtracks and how the perfect curation leaves a lasting impression!

]]> false 3 1 full <![CDATA[Sharon Lin on Roger Federer]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29497 Our very own Sharon Lin from the FM team geeks out about her love of Roger Federer and tennis.  We also touch the historical accuracy of Bridgerton's fashion and our own FM team's personal styles!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=29497 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Sharon Lin on Roger Federer Sharon Lin on Roger Federer Our very own Sharon Lin from the FM team geeks out about her love of Roger Federer and tennis.  We also touch the historical accuracy of Bridgerton's fashion and our own FM team's personal styles!

]]> false 2 1 full <![CDATA[Brendan Wong on Photography]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=11213 RTI News Team's Brendan shares his experience jumping into the world of photography after purchasing a camera with Taiwan's recent economic stimulus coupons.  Also, the mystery of what to get that person who already has everything is solved!

]]> https://www.rti.org.tw/en/programnews?uid=4&amp;pid=11213 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0800 Brendan Wong on Photography Brendan Wong on Photography RTI News Team's Brendan shares his experience jumping into the world of photography after purchasing a camera with Taiwan's recent economic stimulus coupons.  Also, the mystery of what to get that person who already has everything is solved!

]]> false 1 1 full