Taiwan No Why 台灣，沒有為什麼
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Taiwan No Why 台灣，沒有為什麼
“沒有為什麼” means “there’s no why, it just is.” Taiwan No Why explores Taiwan’s overlooked cultural behaviours and traditions. This podcast brings to light everyday phenomena that residents, both foreign and local, may wonder about. Listen in as we discover the reasons behind the why. New episodes...
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019 Christmas in Taiwan
[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 livi...
018 Run, Anya, Run!
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. Ma...
017 I Did It My Way
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 co...
016 License and Registration, Please
(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 impossi...
015 BTS: Blue Truck Special
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 T...
014 Batter Up!
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...
013 The Gates Are Open
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 out...
012 Next Stop, Taiwan
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 di...
011 No Shirt Required
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...
006a Because A-Ma Said So, Bonus Episode
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 Pod...
010 From Hand to Hand
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...
009 Back to the Real World
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 the...
008 Where Do You Wanna Go?
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 d...
007 Flying Home
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,...
006 Because A-Ma Said So
Passed down from generation to generation, Taiwanese wisdom is spouted with such unwavering certainty. Some of it is solid guidance, some of it is und...
005 Green Gold
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...
001 Taiwan Unmasked
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...
002 East vs West (Lifestyle Part I)
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 dif...
003 East vs West (Lifestyle Part II)
Beauty standards, dependence, food, and other things lifestyle-related. Based on Yang Liu's diagrams that shed light into some of the differences in...
004 You Think That's Funny?
With what the last couple years have been for many of us, laughs come at a premium. But what's funny for you may not be at all for me. We discuss the...