Geek Out! Podcast

Jared Friesen is back to join Eric Gau and Michelle in the studio!  These three nerds skim the very surface of the bogglingly huge iceberg that is Warhammer 40K and its lore!

Jared is back to talk about something loved by both host and guest, running tabletop role-playing games!  Listen as he elaborates on his process and the dynamic chemistry between players, story, and guide in his world!

This episode airs on the day Kim leaves Taiwan and Michelle is so, so, so sad about it :( Listen to the two of them try not to cry in this episode summarizing Kim's Taiwan experience from start to finish!

Gaston swings into RTI to chat about his journey from improv into stand-up comedy, and how he's attempting to bring lightness into serious topics in his filmmaking!  Follow him @gastonstabiszewski on Instagram or TikTok or check out his work at  www.gastonstabiszewski.com !

Diana pops in to chat about her travels and how much she has loved meeting the people of the 63 countries she has been to!  Listen in on her stories!

Taipei is the last stop for Anna and Helen, two besties on their post-graduate adventure!  Hear about their travels through Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan and why being good travel-buddies is super important before embarking on a trip together!

Many of us have had friends that we met way back in the day and are still in touch today!  Listen in on this wholesome episode on the evolution of Helen and Anna's friendship!

Dennis owns Taipei's first foreigner-owned and run, English-speaking dive company  Fun Divers TW !  Listen in to find out about diving in Taiwan, why you should get certified, and how far you can go!

Sharon says goodbye to RTI!  Listen to her journey and how much all her interviews have inspired and impacted her and others' lives!

Mary Anne is back in the studio to talk about her favorite foods from the Philippines!  If you aren't afraid to get hungry, listen to her descriptions of what dishes you should try if you haven't!

Teddie is in the studio to talk about his experience in an exchange program in Bangkok, Thailand; it was such a great time that he went back for his Masters there!  Listen to learn how much we love this city!

Both Emily and Michelle are big fans of Animal Crossing New Horizons!  Come hear us talk about why it's the perfect video game for winding down and relaxing!

Smells?!  You heard that right, tune in to hear what's so interesting about this most primal of human senses and why Hanna chose it as her topic!

Amanda has always loved Jane Austen novels and Michelle has recently discovered Netflix's Bridgerton!  Tune in to hear about what makes the Regency genre something you should try!

Way back in the day, Michelle worked in the pet industry!  Listen to hear about her adventures and experiences in both Taiwan and the US in the world of pets!

J.R.'s last visit to Taiwan was more than 20 years ago, but she has never forgotten the deliciousness found everywhere on our island!  Listen to find out what our favorites are!

Join William and Michelle as they chat about his journey from having his fortune told by a Tarot Grand Master all the way through to reading for others professionally!  What questions do people ask him?  Would you believe?

Max and Michelle get super nerdy talking about this very interesting genre of video games!  Listen to find out why Roguelikes might be the best games you'll ever play!

Sharon's back from her recent trip to Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris!  Listen to her geek out about her love of solo travel, art, museums, and experiencing other cultures!

To help Michelle fill in an episode between guests, unofficial Geek Out co-host Amanda pops in to update us on her new full-time position at Radio Taiwan International!

Joanna joins us to chat about all things freediving!  Why is the sport so relaxing and centering?  What fears do people have and how can they overcome those and get started?  Listen and check out Joanna's freediving and yoga studio on Instagram at  www.instagram.com/soulfreedive/  and at their website  www.soulfreedive.com !

Join Michelle and Amanda to learn about her journey, from a simple trial class to competition!  We talk about how the pole dance culture is becoming popular in Taiwan and the empowerment it brings to women!

Chris has flown back to Taiwan to visit and shares his experiences moving to and living in California!  Find out how he spends his time and why the Golden State is his favorite place!

You wouldn't be able to guess how Michelle and Devin met!  Hit play to find out, as well as learn about her journey and what she's doing to make SCUBA diving inclusive for all!   For those of you interested in the organizations mentioned in the episode, check out narwhaldivers.com  and  diveheart.org !

Spoiler and mild profanity warning!  Shannon's back to explain the pop culture phenomenon of Rocky Horror, why you should attend an audience participation show, and her own stage experience starring as Frank!