Hi! I’ve been told that there are still folks who haven’t heard of the free, non-partisan, not-selling-anything Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files. I’d like to rectify that
The History of Taiwan - Formosa Files
Lots of content here!
For those who’d like to know more about Taiwan’s history, but lack the time or inclination to crack open a book, Formosa Files might just be a godsend. Launched on Sept. 6 [2021], the podcast is intended to be a highly accessible yet in-depth look at key events over the past 400 years.
Talking Taiwan Podcast Ep 213 - Formosa Files: John Ross and Eryk Michael Smith are on a Mission to Share the History of Taiwan
A note from Talking Taiwan host Felicia Lin:
John Ross and Eryk Michael Smith are the co-hosts of the Formosa Files podcast. Together John and Eryk tell stories from the history of Taiwan (formerly known as Formosa) in a nonchronological order. They spoke with me about where the idea for the podcast came from, their love of history and where they find inspiration for their podcast episodes. They are on a mission to share the history of Taiwan far and wide. Now in their second season, John and Eryk also shared what we can expect from season three.
John Ross is an author and co-founder of publisher Camphor Press, which specializes in books on Taiwan and China in English, while Eryk Michael Smith has worked as a writer and journalist for multiple media outlets in Taiwan, including the island’s only English-language radio station ICRT (FM 100.7). Both Ross and Smith have lived in Taiwan for well over 20 years and call the island home.
How can I get more English-speakers in Taiwan aware of the podcast? We are more popular overseas – which is kind of strange
Well this is a good start. I subscribed. Also try r/taiwan (can’t speak to its community. well, positively anyway.)
And I guess Facebook? I don’t use it but most every foreigner I know has one.