Taiwan No Why 台灣，沒有為什麼

[Children who believe in Santa should not listen!] Mark and Dr. Dr. Max discuss how the Christmas season in Taiwan is viewed by foreign residents living in Taiwan, many of whom took the time to share…

Why does it seem like at any time in Taiwan, you can always find people running up busy side streets or down steep mountain roads? Mark and Dr. Dr. Max chat about the rise of marathons in Taiwan and …

Mark and Dr. Dr. Max sit down for a chat with Ensou Tien, who is currently living in Belgium and working for Stellantis, a joint venture automotive corporation. These long-time friends chat about how…

(Listen until the end for some living-in-Taiwan-wisdom that most Taiwanese are wrong about!) Whether you're living in or visiting Taiwan, it's impossible to miss the siren-less lights that patrol the…

Aaand, we're back! Starting off Season 2 is a topic that inspired the start of Taiwan No Why. Mark and Dr. Dr. Max discuss the iconic Taiwanese Blue Trucks - arguably one of the most symbolic items o…

Sit back, grab a hot dog and some beer, and listen in as Mark and Dr. Dr. Max discuss their interview with Joe Hsu (徐志維). The former MLB player and the guys share their thoughts on baseball in Taiwan…

As the gates of hell open up and Ghost Month begins in Taiwan, the last thing you want is to be caught with your pants down in the woods or drying outside at night. Mark and Dr. Dr. Max chat about th…

One of the deepest desires of human nature is to explore and discover. We sit down for an in-depth interview with tourism guru Michael McCreesh and discuss where Taiwan is, and is going next, in rega…

We’ve all been there. You’re in a humdrum, mundane situation and then the totally unexpected happens. Join Mark and Dr. Dr. Max as they discuss their experiences living abroad, that have often led to…

More nuggets of wisdom from the Almighty A-Ma. A shortened, bonus episode that was recorded LIVE at 01:30am (Taiwan time) for the 2nd Annual Asian Podcast Festival. Recorded May 21, 2022.

It takes generations of practice to put on a performance worthy of the gods. Hand-puppet shows can be seen in front of temples all around Taiwan. This week we discuss the art of Taiwanese glove puppe…

Mark and Dr. Dr. Max Lo chat with Mr. Charles DeBenedetto about his years living in a small town in Taiwan as a fluent Mandarin speaker. Listen as they share their various perspectives on what that e…

With limited opportunity for international travel, visiting spots on the island has become, for many, their only option for a getaway. Join us as we discuss some of Taiwan’s most recommended tourist …

Flag-waving owners can be seen standing on rooftops all around Taiwan. Are their pigeons safe? Kidnapped? Lost? And for those pigeons that do return, are they fast enough to get a piece of the millio…

Passed down from generation to generation, Taiwanese wisdom is spouted with such unwavering certainty. Some of it is solid guidance, some of it is understandable, and a lot of it is.. debatable. We t…

Spaced out on street corners all over the country selling Supau, Taiwan Beer, cigarettes, water - and of course, betel nut - these shops are iconic to the Taiwanese landscape. Check out what a betel …

Beauty standards, dependence, food,  and other things lifestyle-related. Based on Yang Liu's diagrams that  shed light into some of the differences in perspectives between traditional Western thought…

Noise levels, party seating, streets on Sunday, and other things lifestyle-related. Based on Yang Liu's diagrams that  shed light into some of the differences in perspectives between traditional West…

If this was a fashion trend, it might be one of the greatest runs of all time... but it’s not. Mask wearing has been a mandated accessory for over two years now. Why are some of us more accepting of …

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