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TAIWAN HISTORY - Formosa Files Episodes

Formosa Files cover mainly the early Formosa history of Taiwan (1600 C.E. - 2000) told through interesting and entertaining podcast by John Ross, author, and publisher of works on Taiwan and China, and Eryk Michael Smith, a writer, and journalist for several media outlets in Taiwan. Both hosts have lived in Taiwan for well over 20 years and call the island home.
Oct. 31, 2023

WELCOME TO THE PODCAST! - The "White Formosan" - S1-E1

The History of Taiwan: Formosa Files, rated as the best Taiwan history podcast, has gained a lot of new listeners of late, and many seem to begin listening from where they first encounter the program. But there are lots of …

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April 20, 2023

Bonus Episode: Answering the Mail

Join us as we try to answer some questions we've gotten, such as "What is Whisby and... just why?" You'll also discover Eryk's shameful secret (he loves betel nuts!), and hear John's opinion on re-introducing the extinct clouded leopard.

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Feb. 9, 2023

Rage Against the Machine – Formosa Files VS. ChatGPT

In this fun Season Two finale, John Ross and Eryk Michael Smith battle with the AI phenomenon ChatGPT. Who knows more about Taiwanese history, John or the scarily omnipotent AI chatbot which may soon render humans obsolete? Does Eryk know …

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Oct. 6, 2022

Bonus Episode: A Look Back and a Peek Forward

As Formosa Files gets ready to end Season 2 and move into Season 3 (fingers crossed), John and Eryk pick season highlights, answer listener questions, talk about topics for upcoming episodes, and discuss those less-than-tidy "footnotes of history."

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