The Islanders
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The Islanders
Follow James, Daniel, Minnie, and Yen on their journey into full-fledged adulthood. Through talks on friendship, engineering, and their beloved island, the fresh college graduates explore the world of podcasting and set out to identify themselves in the process. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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79 episodes
Episode 78: I'm Bored
Daniel is a little boring.....bored, sorry.
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Episode 77: Escape Somewhere
In our current queer world that is full of an invisible enemy, traveling seems like a faraway dream, a distant memory, or perhaps a forgotten fantasy....
Episode 76: Interviewing Our Parents II
Have you ever wondered what your parents were worried about when they were your age? We have! So we interviewed them......again.
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Episode 75: Interviewing Our Parents I
Have you ever wondered what your parents were thinking when they were your age? We have! So we interviewed them......
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Episode 74: Pastimes & Recreation
Pastimes and hobbies are more than just personal interests. They are sometimes also defining features of a person. In this episode, we look at the var...
Episode 73: Take Note
Notes are one of the most personal things a person can have, and different people approach note-taking differently. What do we write about? What do we...
Episode 72: A Sense Of Rituality
Life needs a sense of rituality. Like brushing your teeth when waking up, or doing cardio dance before breakfast? In this episode, the hosts share the...
Episode 71: What's In Our Shopping Carts?
What happens when people are forced at home and depressed? Online shopping! And the boys(and girl) are no exception. In this episode, they talk about...
Episode 70: Film Favorites
Surprisingly, James, Daniel, Minnie, and Yen all like different movies! In this episode, we talk about our all-time favorite movies, and at the same t...
Episode 69: Sounds Like Teen Spirit
Throughout our teenage ears, there were always some songs that resonated deeply with us at that certain point in time. In this episode, James, Daniel,...
Episode 68: This Is Why We Play
Welcome to the Islanders Podcast! Today we are talking about video games. But more than that. We thought it would be interesting to discuss the psycho...
Episode 67: James' Childhood Horrors
James recently uncovered some books of his childhood, and in this episode, he shares them with the gang. Are these really what a ten-year-old should b...
Episode 66: Morning Assembly
Kids, assemble! In this episode, James, Daniel, Yen and Minnie talk about their common school-time experience - morning assembly, which somehow includ...
Episode 65: Dancing With The Say-Siyat People
Yen went up to the mountains and drank some wine. He then danced with the locals. He drank some more, and danced a lot more. Three days to be exact. J...
Episode 64: Holy Sh*t He Almost Died
A formula one race driver almost died…, while James was watching the race live. In this episode, he unpacks the raw emotions that were triggered durin...
Episode 63: Let's Talk About Mental Health
Every year, sadly, there are students that choose to end their own life. In light of some recent news, James, Daniel, Minnie and Yen open up about men...
Episode 62: Museums in Taiwan
Taiwan is full of interesting museums that boast old architecture, valuable exhibitions and inspiring art. In this episode, our resident museum-holic...
Episode 61: Our Part Time Jobs
College students are always running out of money, and the simple solution to that is…you guessed it. Part-time jobs. Join James, Yen and Minnie today...
Episode 60: Unscripted (We Talk About Literature!)
At the end of season 4 of the podcast, the gang gather to talk about anything and everything. If you have a knack for classic literature, be sure to c...
Episode 59: The Missing Sidewalks
Join James, Daniel, Yen, & Minnie this week to talk about the horrible traffic of Hsinchu City, including the dangers and beauty of old city streets....
Episode 58: A Conversation with A-Hua-Sai II: For The Love of Tâigí
We continue our conversation with A-Hua-Sai in this episode, and we talk more about his motivation and methods in restoring Tâigí as a language. What...
Episode 57: A Conversation with A-Hua-Sai I: Tâigí is Dying
A-Hua-Sai is a protector of Taiwan’s mothertongues with Tâigí being his forte. This week we talk to him about his day job as a popricer(What’s that? L...
Episode 56: Chinese Valentine's Day
Chinese Valentine’s Day is much more than just another day for other halves worldwide to disappoint. The origin of this festival is a somewhat twisted...
Episode 55: Formosan Fables
In this episode James, Daniel and Yen talk about the mythical legends of the Taiwanese Aboriginal tribes. It is an important part of Taiwan history, b...
Episode 54: The Good Luck Parade
Every year thousands of people carry shackles and parade around the city of Hsinchu…for good luck? Join James, Daniel and Yen in this episode to talk...
Episode 53: Yonghe Soy Milk Shops
In the midst of the night, you can always find a soy milk shop open for you to get your grub on. They’re the diners of Taiwan, and they’re all called...
Episode 52: #2toring
James, Daniel and Yen continue with their story on tutoring in this episode. They also discuss the question of authority, whether it’s breaking it dow...
Episode 51: #TutorLife
James, Daniel and Yen have all been tutors during their college days, and today they share some stories related to tutoring and also how they approach...
Episode 50: Bloody Tyrant Interview II: On Gear, Recording and Beyond
In part two of our interview with Bloody Tyrant, we diverge from the deeper topics into more trivial matters, with talks about favorite bands, as well...
Episode 49: Bloody Tyrant Interview I: Metal Music As a Medium
This week we interview a Taiwanese metal band Bloody Tyrant. Being a band from landlocked Nantou, they not only incorporate local instruments into the...
Episode 48: Dawn Of a New Generation
Today in the news we take a look at 5G technology in Taiwan. With it only recently being implemented by telecom companies, James, Daniel and Yen discu...
Episode 47: r/Taiwan
Today we venture into the world of Reddit in the form of the Taiwan subreddit. As a Reddit veteran, James shows Daniel and Yen some of the more intere...
Episode 46: Black Widow & Grapes
A woman shopping at Costco had an unexpected visitor. Join James, Daniel and Yen today to hear what happened. Spoiler: It’s a spider.
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Episode 45: Taiwan's Battle Against COVID
You cannot talk about 2020 without talking about COVID19. With it spreading across the world, Taiwan also has its fair share of difficulties. In this...
Episode 44: 3.6 Million Dollar Woman
In today’s news, we talk about a true story that involves choosing between a 3.6 million TWD(12,000 USD) scholarship and getting into a prestigious un...
Episode 43: Our College Entrance Exams
Getting into college is one of the most important aspects of the life of a Taiwanese student. And what stands between a high school student and colleg...
Episode 42: Made in Taiwan II
Long gone are the days of seeing the words 'Made in Taiwan' on the back of your favorite toy, but Taiwan hasn't disappeared from the global scene. Thr...
Episode 41: Made in Taiwan I
Today we are going to talk about some Taiwanese local brands and some of their iconic products that are widely used by the locals. These homegrown man...
Episode 40: In Search Of an Oasis II
Daniel and the gang are back at it again, trying to find food that is economical and edible in the food desert of Hsinchu. This time, he has a map. Jo...
Episode 39: In Search Of an Oasis I
The city that the Islanders have lived in in the past four years, Hsinchu City, has been heralded as the food desert of Taiwan. And today, we shall jo...