Fragle Rok

A casual start about movies turns into a surprisingly intense ride through identity, recovery, and the way our brains chase relief. We take a live call from a friend who just used Ancestry DNA to uncover a biological father he never knew, only to learn his dad has passed and he has a whole lineup of siblings he’s never met. It’s funny, awkward, and deeply real all at once, the kind of story that m...

A 24-hour fast turns into a masterclass on what to do next. . Liz walks us through a simple, step-by-step way to break a fast gently, starting with blended aloe vera to support the digestive lining, then moving to gut-friendly foods that feed the microbiome before you dive back into a normal meal. If you’ve ever felt shaky, ravenous, or bloated after fasting, this pacing alone can change your resu...

Tseng Chih Wei is a Taiwanese queer performance artist who has been living with HIV for almost ten years. In this episode, we talk about what that journey has been like—the challenges, the stigma, and also the progress that’s been made in treatment. Wei also shares about the workshops he runs now, supporting people living with HIV/AIDS and helping them navigate the trauma and judgment that can com...

We sit down with Nick Duke, a teacher recruiter across Asia and former history teacher in China, to map the line from prehistory to ancient civilizations in plain language: when writing arrives, cities rise, and belief systems start to scale. From there we test the edges of what defines a people—language, ritual, law—and use the Celts and Druids to show how one identity can house many tribes witho...

What if the strongest liver detox isn’t a cleanse, but a calendar of small, repeatable choices? We sat down with Liz to unpack coffee enemas, traditional liver and gallbladder flushes, and the everyday habits that actually move the needle on metabolic health. The big reveal: early-stage fatty liver is reversible, and you don’t need a risky protocol to start turning things around. We dive into the...

A heat lamp, a foam roller, and a vow to tell the truth set the stage for a conversation that lives in the body as much as the mind. Fragle and co-host Tracy Mon sit with Wei, a Taiwanese performer and director whose latest piece invites the audience into a synesthetic landscape—words run backward, sentences fracture, lights shift like moods, and the story dissolves so feeling can lead. It’s disor...

A riddle-like name becomes a compass. DJ Her—a tattoo artist—built a techno voice, launched DIY label Red Crane, and created talk-free “radio” sets for pure music. Boom-boom genre debate sharpens into process, ownership, and art’s energy. From hip hop gigs to electronic production with MIDI and samples. Red Crane protects her sound, speeds releases, features allies—techno for crowds, house/breaks/...

Join us as we dig into the roots of The Braai Guy aka Derik Du Plessis.  We dig into the texture of his days: teaching jiu-jitsu for free, running a nationwide frozen-meat operation, and adjusting South African flavors for Taiwanese palates. Derik breaks down biltong vs. jerky in plain language—why vinegar and coriander seed matter, how humidity rewrites the process, and the difference between cur...

Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mxShzU5AX5rqHHJ2C6Ikx?si=871da6287c544003 We trace Lloyd’s journey from Bristol vinyl sessions to building Flat Five, a five-floor club designed to feel like a festival every weekend. We unpack how inclusive programming, safe BDSM events, and a 36-hour New Year’s plan are helping grow Taiwan’s underground scene with heart, intention, and c...

We break down what makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu different from wrestling and judo, why the guard changed everything, and how points, position, and patience win when submissions don’t come. Rafael shares how he structures training for performance: sport-specific strength to bulletproof joints, steady cardio on the road and bike to build an engine, and mat rounds that sharpen timing and strategy. He ex...

Fragle and Andrew Nicholis return for Part 2 of their deep dive into longevity, protein, and aging. Andrew, a PhD candidate at the University of Taipei Graduate School, continues to unpack the complex science of nutrition and movement, bringing clarity to topics like amino acid recycling, autophagy, and the body’s surprising relationship with fat. The conversation turns toward environmental stress...

This week, Fragle sits down with the iconic trumpeter Longineu Parsons II—a man whose life and music span eras, genres, and continents. He’s backed Cab Calloway, performed with Jennifer Lopez, played in Paris, and even performed for the King of Morocco. Growing up in the Jim Crow South, Longineu shares stories of living through segregation, forging a global career, and the power of music to open d...

From the frozen shores of Antarctica, entomologist Matan Shelomi takes us on an extraordinary journey into one of Earth's most extreme environments—and introduces us to its tiniest year-round inhabitant. Speaking from the Ukrainian research station on the Antarctic Peninsula, Shelomi shares his research on Belgica antarctica.  The conversation transforms into a virtual tour of Antarctic resea...

Join Fragle and his homey Blake Perry. Blake Perry is an MMA fighter and has a fight coming up in just a couple days on the UFC Fight Pass.  Fragle and Blake are both from Ohio but have since moved to new lands. Blake now lives in California training MMA day and night, and Fragle now resides in Taiwan as a science teacher.  They have both lived interesting lives and have rich histories. They cover...

Join Fragle and his friend Andrew Nicholis, in Part 1 of a fascinating discussion on stem cells, amino acids, and protein. Andrew is currently a PhD candidate at University of Taipei Graduate School. He has a rich background in pilates and movement integration and focuses heavily on nutritional health and wellness, specifically protein and aging.  Their discussion starts with the origin of stem ce...

Join Fragle and his new friend Liz, a fasting retreat facilitator and colon hydrotherapist, as they discuss the proper methods to do long and short-term fasting. Some people, myself included, thought doing a 1-2 day fast was enough to get all of the benefits. Liz however brought to my attention that a minimum of 3-5 days is needed to receive the full spectrum of benefits. If you're interested...

Join Fragle and his dear friend - Knowmadic Medic - a Hollywood Medic. They start this chat with a discussion about the origin of a Taiwanese Aboriginal tribe - the Saisiyat. On top of that, they discuss end goals, teaching babies, EQ, gratitude, productivity, relationships, parents, and trauma. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded shortly after the pandemic around 2022. Some of the details are n...

Join Fragle as he discusses new methods of fasting and ways to improve the gut health. Along with that, he's learned about and started doing coffee enemas. Last , nothing is complete without a little float in the sensory deprivation tank. Tune in to learn what these things are, how to do them, and how they can benefit you. 

Join Fragle and his dear friend Mango as they have a cross-cultural discussion on  mostly Asian Spirituality. They discuss The Power of Now, Buddhism, and Taoism. Tune in to see how different cultures experience religion & spirituality. There's a lot of talk about emotions, EQ, and what to do when your emotions get the better of you.  There's a heavy focus on Fragile and all of his e...

Join Knowmadic Medic and Fragle for Late Nights. They talk about Fragle's horrendous student debt and how Cannibalism could help. Fragle then tells a tale - Fear and Loathing in Vietnam.  Learn about addiction, trials and tribulations, and how to rise above, which can never be done without a loving mother. 

Fragle and his dear friend Joshua Geradi discuss Politics, History, Psychology, and Health. They start with Mesopotamia and Prehistory and end with how Psychology and Marketing got Americans smoking.   Edward Bernays The Century of the Self https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnPmg0R1M04