Enjoyable Taiwanese History

Hosts Erik Michael Smith and John Ross are longtime residents of Taiwan. Although Taiwan is often in the headlines, especially now, few Americans know much about its history and its relationship to mainland China. Smith and Ross deliver entertaining and informative stories from centuries ago up to modern times. No knowledge of Chinese history is required as they always help the listener understand the context of their weekly stories. This is by far one of my favorite podcasts. Although I have visited Taiwan a number of times, I am always learning new pieces of its history from the hosts. They have also mastered the skill of balancing banter with covering the topic at hand. Too many podcasts are just vehicles for self-indulgent hosts, not this one. Tune in and discover loads about the fascinating subject of Taiwanese history.