Best The English Phan Podcasts (2024)

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Hear in Taiwan - 2024-04-21

3d ago

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2024-04-21

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Welcome Cambridge U Students!

7d ago

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A very special episode of Hear in Taiwan that talks with visiting Cambridge University students studying Chinese in Taiwan! Listen to learn about their experiences living in our island country!

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An earthquake update and pet-friendly MRT

12d ago

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Michelle is joined by Amanda (for the first time) and Ching-en to update the public about where they were when the quake struck and in more positive news, the new pet-friendly(?) MRT system!

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A coconut, unusual pizza, and teaching jobs

20d ago

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Michelle and Fil are in the studio with some... odd... stories! Where is the last place you'd expect to find a coconut, what are the last things you'd expect on a pizza, and why Taiwan is hiring so many English teachers?

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Driver crashes into a Family mart, American impressions about Taiwan and Taiwan the happiest country in Asia

27d ago

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Join Mary Anne, Amber and Fil as they chat about how a driver crashed into a family mart, what Americans think about Taiwan and how Taiwan is the happiest country in East Asia!

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Students do farming, Blossoms bloom, and Tigers arrive

1M ago

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Join Amber, Iris and Mary Anne as they talk about sakura blossoms, an interesting group of school students secretly growing crops in their school, and we find out that Amber really likes tigers, apparently.

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YouBikes, chili powder, and flight delays

1M ago

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Michelle hosts Hear in Taiwan with Ching-en and Fil to chat about misuse of YouBikes, contaminants found in chili powder, and recent trouble caused by Taoyuan Airport construction.

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Finding a lost wedding ring and a hero on the railway tracks

2M ago

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In this week's episode, Amber and Mary Anne hear about a schoolboy hero who saved a woman on the railway tracks, and a Thai couple who managed to retrieve their lost wedding ring.

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Lantern Festival, fake doctor, and puppies!

2M ago

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Join Fil and Sharon as we chat about several closely related (seriously, not) stories of Taiwan this week.

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Lucky paw picks winning lottery ticket, mahjong gambling dens and animal hospital in Taoyuan

2M ago

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Join Fil and Ching-en as they talk about animals, mahjong, and lottery tickets in today's episode of Hear In Taiwan.

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Hear in Taiwan - 2024-02-10

2M ago

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2024-02-10

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Rubber ducks, lit cherry blossom trees and a student posting her dad's picture on betel nut stands

3M ago

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Join Mary Anne and Fil in the studio as they chat about the return of rubber ducks to Taiwan, an student's creative idea of posting her dad's picture on betel nut stands and cherry blossom trees being lit up at night!

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Taiwan's passport ranks 35th, Snow on Yangmingshan, and What the Dragon Year will bring

3M ago

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In today's episode of Hear in Taiwan, Amber, Fil, and Ching-en chat about the possibility of snow in Taiwan in the coming days, predictions of what's to come in the Year of the Dragon, and how Taiwan's passport ranks in the world.

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Gambling, the Death Penalty, and COVID Tests

4M ago

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Michelle's back once again with Fil and Amber to talk about a Texas Hold 'Em gambling ring, our thoughts on Taiwan's ongoing death penalty debate, and COVID19 tests at the airport!

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Coffee, Fighting, and Forgeries

4M ago

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Michelle hosts the last episode of Hear in Taiwan of 2023 with Fil and Amber weighing in on the blooming Taiwanese coffee industry, a fight that broke out at a late-night eats joint, and an apprehended forgery ring. Happy New Year everyone!

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Gogoro+UberEats, University Moods, and Naturalization

4M ago

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Michelle hosts this week's Hear in Taiwan joined by Filip Leskovsky and Chris Gorin! The conversation moves from the green benefits of a huge partnership, a recent study of Taiwanese college students, to naturalization numbers and improvements!

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Taipei 101 New Year's fireworks, kindness over at the MRT, and YouBike rider insurance

4M ago

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Join Mary Anne and Fil as they talk about the New Year's fireworks at the iconic skyscraper, great services provided by the MRT and suggested YouBike insurance.

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A missing snorkeler, a salon dispute, and a successful hiking rescue

5M ago

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On today's episode, Amber and Fil talk about a dispute in a salon resulting in a lawsuit, the dangers of the ocean, and the dangers of hiking without being prepared.

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David Guetta in Taiwan, Missing hikers found and Memorial for Taiwanese feminist activist held

5M ago

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Join Mary Anne, Fil and Ching-en as they talk about their music interests, a happy ending in an incident with hikers and a memorial for a Taiwanese feminist activist.

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Taipei Thanksgiving feast options, accelerating decline in certified teachers, NTU plans to recruit 50-60 foreign students a year for semiconductor program

5M ago

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Join Fil, Michelle, and Ching-en as they talk about teaching professions, food-related holidays, and semiconductor opportunities.

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What not to do on Lidong, must visit Tainan, and increased immigration to Taiwan

5M ago

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Join Amber and Fil as they talk about some things that you should avoid on this winter solstice, Tainan being on the National Geographic list of 30 must-see places, and 25% increased immigration to Taiwan.

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Hear in Taiwan - 2023-11-04

6M ago

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2023-11-04

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Gun-toting grandma, dressing evil can be unfortunate to some, Taiwan's most popular names list

6M ago

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Join Fil, Mary Anne, and Ching-en on today's Hear In Taiwan, where they talk about monkeys stealing food, Halloween costumes and their good fortune, and Taiwan's most popular names.

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Declining corals in Xiao Liuqiu, and Taiwan's pride parade

6M ago

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Join hosts Amber, Ching-en, and Fil as they discuss protesters wielding Nazi flags on a Taipei street, the declining coral in Xiao Liuqui's waters, and Lai Ching-te's planned attendance at the Pride parade.

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Smart bus stops, Ed Sheeran is coming to Taiwan, new language support added to 1999 hotline

6M ago

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Join Fil, Mary Anne, and Amber on today's Hear In Taiwan as they discuss implementing smart bus stops, information about Ed Sheeran's upcoming concert, and newly added hotline language support.

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Graffiti artist arrested, tourist information raffle, Apple watch linked to leak information

6M ago

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Join Amber, Fil and Ching-en as they discuss potential punishments for graffiti in Taiwan, stamp collection to participate in a raffle and spy-like series of events with the floating barrier.

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Unusual wedding photo shoot, free baseball game tickets, beach cleanup

6M ago

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Join Fil, Mary Anne, and Ching-en as they talk about environmentally related subjects in today's Hear in Taiwan.

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Hear in Taiwan - 2023-10-15

6M ago

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2023-10-15

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Cloud Gate shares AI-inspired project ‘Wave,’ Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Scott performs in Kaohsiung, EVA Air makes top ten global ranking

6M ago

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Join Fil and Jess as they chat about Cloud Gate showing AI-inspired project ‘Wave,’ Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Scott performing in Kaohsiung, EVA Air being ranked one of the top airlines in the world, and more!

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KMT absent at National Day celebration, Woman nearly dies after becoming stuck in freezer and Ferry runs aground in Penhu

7M ago

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Join Mary Anne, Fil and Amber as they sit down to chat about the Kuomintang (KMT) party declining to attend the National Day celebration, a woman nearly dying from being stuck in a freezer and a ferry boat running aground in Penhu

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Eel Bones, Work Hours, and Halloween

7M ago

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Michelle, Fil, and Mary Anne are in the studio chatting about a failed lawsuit over an eel bone injury, recent statistics about work hours, and a Halloween event at MRT Zhongshan station!

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Taipei's top 20 tourist attractions, runaway capybaras, 10kg of amphetamines drug bust

7M ago

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Join Amber and Fil as they discuss the top tourist spots in Taipei, help the owner find his lost capybaras, and how the Criminal Investigation Bureau seizes 10kg of Amphetamines disguised as milk powder.

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French student injured during hike, AI systems to prevent night time swimming, more hornet attacks

7M ago

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Join Fil, Amber, and Mary Anne as they discuss current topics in Taiwan. In today's episode, they discuss Hiking safety and a recent incident, Keelung's AI system to prevent night time swimming and hikers getting attacked by hornets once again.

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Barbequed Crocodiles, a Transgender Rights March and a Mercedes Benz set on fire

7M ago

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Tune in to Mary Anne as she hosts Here in Taiwan with Fil Leskovsky and Ching-en Chiou as they talk about Mid-autumn festival barbeques with crocodiles on the menu, a transgender march and a Mercedes Benz set on fire.

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Taboos on Mid-Autumn Festival, Country of origin pilot program for eggs, NTU's global ranking

7M ago

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Join Fil and Ching-en as they discuss the Mid-Autumn festival and its taboos, egg shortage, and the follow-up implementations and ranking of universities.

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Sriracha, Zoo Animals, and Dangerous Insects

7M ago

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Listen in on Michelle as she hosts Hear in Taiwan with Fil Leskovsky and Jess Wu, touching on favorite condiments, animals, and adventures in Taiwan!

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Asian Games gold medal, digital minister Audrey Tang, Sun Moon Lake swimming accident

7M ago

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Hi there, welcome to today's Hear In Taiwan. Join Sharon, Jess, and Fil as we talk about the Taiwanese Judo athlete Yang Yung-wei (楊勇緯) winning a gold medal at the Asian Games, digital minister Audrey Tang (唐鳳) attending an international forum in NYC, and a swimming accident where a young swimmer dies during annual Sun Moon Lake swim.…

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Dance show, DUI incident, and Chiangs' diaries

7M ago

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Join Jess, Sharon, and Fil in their conversation over an adult dance show in Taipei, a driver charged with a DUI, and the return of Chiangs' diaries from the Hoover Institution.

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Moon Festival, free concerts and bad parking

7M ago

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Join Fil, Ching-en, and Amber as they discuss badly parked vehicles, free concerts over the weekend and the Taipei celebration of Moon Festival.

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A defense expo, a mutated snake, and free Mandarin classes

7M ago

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Join Amber, Jess, and Mary Anne as they chat about a defense expo in Taiwan, snake encounters, and free Mandarin classes for migrant workers.

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Taiwan amusement park ambassadors, a long-term healthcare expo and taboos at the end of ghost month

7M ago

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Join Mary Anne Sioco as she hosts today's episode with Ching-en Chiou and Filip Leskovsky! Today, they discuss a Amusement Park Ambassadors, a long-term healthcare expo and taboos at the end of ghost month.

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A MassKara Festival, an Indie Book Fair and the status of salaries in Taiwan

7M ago

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Join Mary Anne Sioco as she hosts today's episode with Ching-en Chiou and Filip Leskovsky! Today, they discuss a MassKara Festival, an Indie Book Fair and the status of salaries here in Taiwan.

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Martial arts clubs brawl, odyssey traveler’s Taiwan highlights, and performing arts promoter Hsu Po-yun’s passing

8M ago

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Join Jess, Chris, and Fil in their chat about martial arts clubs brawl, odyssey traveler highlights Taiwan travels, and performing arts promoter Hsu Po-yun’s passing

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Hear in Taiwan - 2023-09-05

8M ago

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2023-09-05

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Traffic accidents, Semiconductor companies, and a Ghostly Movie

8M ago

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Join hosts Amber, Jess, and Ching-en as they talk about the increase in car accidents in Taiwan this year, a Taiwanese movie that might be heading to the Oscars, and Semiconductors.

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Tainan festival showcases international and local musicians, Taiwan AI Labs signs MOU to combat misinformation, and Taiwanese man sentenced to record 220 years in Turkey

8M ago

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Jessica Wu hosts today's episode with Amber Hatfield! Come join them as they discuss Tainan festival to showcase international and local musicians, Taiwan AI Labs signs MOU to combat misinformation, and a Taiwanese man's sentence of a record 220 years for human trafficking.

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Taipei Zoo's new baby Tapir, feature films on women laborers and Taiwan watercolor paintings by a French artist

8M ago

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Mary Anne hosts today's episode with Jess Wu and Ching-en Chiou! Come join them as they discuss a new baby Tapir at the Taipei Zoo, women laborers feature films from the Kaohsiung Film Archive and a French artist's watercolor paintings of Taiwan.

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Indicting New Taipei crematorium workers for bribes, finding eco-friendly alternatives to ‘ghost money,’ and recommending minimum wage hike to at least 2%

8M ago

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Jess Wu hosts today's episode with Chris Gorin and Ching-en Chiou! Come join the trio as they discuss the indictment of 21 New Taipei crematorium workers for bribes, the finding of eco-friendly alternatives to ‘ghost money,’ and the experts’ recommendation of minimum wage hike to at least 2%.

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Lunar Valentine's Day customs, Taiwanese computers for Ukrainian refugees, Taiwanese lemons help fight depression

8M ago

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Jess Wu hosts today's episode with Mary Anne Sioco and Amber Hatfield! Come join the trio as they discuss about customs to observe on Lunar Valentine's Day in Taiwan, assistance for Ukrainian refugees taking national exams on donated Taiwanese computers, and Taiwanese lemons to help fight depression.…

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Ghost month superstitions, fur baby booms and increase in podcast listeners

8M ago

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Mary Anne Sioco hosts today's episode with Michelle Chiang and Ching-en Chiou! Join the group as they talk about spooky ghost month superstitions, the fur baby boom and the upsurge in podcast listeners!

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