Geek Out! Podcast

In honor of this year's November National Novel Writing Month, Kim is back on the show to talk about writing!  Helen and Michelle also touch on childhood escapes into fantasy novels, and how everyone's process and thinking is different and beautiful!

If you've ever wondered about what it's like to have dietary restrictions in Taipei, Taiwan, listen in!  Helen shares her experiences of being ovo-lacto vegetarian and Kim chimes in on gluten-sensitivities and lactose intolerance.

Kim comes in to talk about the pros and cons of teaching in Taiwan compared to our own childhoods in the US.  We also geek out about rocks and going on adventures looking for passions!

We love when Sharon's free to chat!  In this episode we get nostalgic about thrifting in the US, how things can tell stories, and how the trend has become more popular in Taiwan!

Our broadcasting team's very own Fil joins Michelle in the studio to noodle around about instruments!  Hear them chat about their musical journeys from childhood to present day!

The studio is once again rowdy with Leslie and Tomasz back to talk about artificial intelligence and how wacky it's getting in the media and elsewhere!  Here's the promised link to the most hilarious AI video ever created; have a watch!

Guess who's back, back again!  Leslie and Tomasz make a special return appearance to fill us in on where they've been and what they've been up to this past year!

Listen to an unconventional episode: Michelle, "Ivy," and "Candy" weigh in on what bugs them the most!  Do you have anything that makes your skin crawl or drives you up the wall? 

Join Michelle and pseudonym-ed friends Ivy and Shaniqua as they chat about the difficulties and rewards of rescue, TNR, and rehoming of animals!  And have we fail-fostered?  Absolutely.

Michelle and Issy chat about the excitement of Korean dramas!  Well, Michelle not so much but they're Issy's favorite TV to watch!  Listen to find out why!

Michelle is joined by RTI's very own Jess Wu to talk about something that may trigger a few people: The Future.  Listen to our chat about why we're cynics, which superpower we'd choose, and what's in store for us all!

Julie and Max are back for another episode!  This time we chat about one of Michelle's favorite places and where Julie was born and raised, Hawaii!  Listen in on where to go, what to do, and what delicious foods to eat!

*ASMR WARNING*  Max and Julie join us in the studio to discuss his Chinese tea experience, and yes, we drink it!  Come listen to Max explain which teas carry what flavors and how to steep and sample those flavors!

Sharon Lin takes the helm as host on this very special episode featuring Michelle's geeky interests!  Find out why she started this show and learn about some of her many hobbies and interests ranging from art to science!

Jared and Amanda are back in the studio to talk nerdy!  Dungeons and Dragons may be the first step we all took into the world of tabletop role-playing games, but there are so many more!  Have a listen for some great experiences and recommendations!

It's been a busy few months!  The three FM Online program hosts get together for a chat about how much we love the office, food, and just whatever comes to mind!

Sylvie's here to chat about her journey!  Career changes, failures, and finding XianTian Tarot and I-Ching are all part of the conversation on wellness and overcoming life's challenges!

Shamir is back in the studio with Kyle and Michelle to geek out about his menagerie!  White's Tree Frogs, Greenbottle Blue Tarantulas, Champagne Spider Ball Pythons, oh my!  Come listen in on our animal adventures!

Kyle and Shamir join Michelle to discuss his passion for learning languages and how he applies his many tongues to cooking!  From Korean to Mediterranean, tune in to hear our favorite recipes!

Amber of RTI's broadcasting team is in the studio to talk travel, covering Europe, Australia, and Asia!  Hear her take on solo travel and which countries have been her favorites!

Cat jumped in the deep end when it came to crochet!  What are amigurumi and what did the pandemic have to do with the hobby?  Come listen to her journey!

Eric is back to chat role-playing games from start to finish!  How do you create a character, have fun role-playing, or even run a game as a game master yourself?

Eric is in the studio to talk about one both his and Michelle's passions, board games, otherwise known as tabletop games!  From deck building to dice rolling to resource management and more, join the chat and find out our favorites!

Vampires, zombies, dragons, oh my!  Join Jared and Michelle in the studio as they talk about monsters, what they have to do with each of their respective cultures, and how modern pop culture has altered our perception of them.

Helen and Kim talk about something many people experience: lacking one or a few dedicated hobbies and instead trying out many!  From sewing to photography to horse-riding to karate, we chat about Helen's experience journey!