Best Vivid Dave Podcasts (2025)

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Founders of Taipei's Nice Cream Gelato Dish on How They Craft Cool 11:46

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Not everyone might be enchanted with the idea of vegan gelato -- but Nice Cream could be the brand that convinces hard-nosed skeptics to change their minds. The brand which has two thumbs up from noted vegan site Happy Cow got its start in Taiwan and has gone from strength to strength, thanks to hard work and determination on the part of its owners…

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Your Cycling Guide to Taiwan 19:23

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This week ICRT's Tim Berge hops on his wheels. Tourists from around the world travel to Taiwan to explore its mountains, valleys and coastlines by bicycle. Viola van Onselen and Erik van Onselen-de Jong originally came to Taiwan to pursue higher education, but quickly got the cycling bug. To stay healthy and escape urban pressure, they began explor…

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Driving Our Best Lives and Balancing ‘We and Me' 37:43

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It’s always good to use reflection and introspection to help drive our best lives to the destination of our dreams, taking good care of our real, truest, and best self along the way. Let’s talk about it! Please join us at Apple, Spotify, and picturesoutthere.com

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What does kindness look like when we're talking to our teens? 18:53

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The Kindness Podcast Episode: What Does Kindness Look Like When We’re Talking to Our Teens? Guest: Shanna Reyes, MS, LCMHCS Episode Overview Talking to teens can bring out the best — and sometimes the worst — in us. In this episode, host Nicole J. Phillips talks with trauma expert Shanna Reyes about how kindness can reshape the way we communicate w…

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Cultural Diplomacy and Death Metal? Absolutely. 12:48

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If You Know, You Know. That's probably what death metal fans would say about the island's thriving death metal scene, which has spawned the likes of bands including Assaasin, Chthonic, Dharma, and Flesh Juicer. To mark the first ever Formosa: Finland: Fest, we took a closer look at Taiwan's thriving metal scene with the help of a few friends: Deput…

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Taiwan-based artist Tsengkun Engkhbold explains his vivid art 10:12

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His works are bold, powerful, and memorable. Taiwan-based Mongolian artist Tsengkun Engkhbold talks about how he got his start in Taiwan, and how his father's works served as an inspiration for his art. Enkghbold holds a joint exhibition with his father in December. Hosted by I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn…

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Empathy is the Gateway to Real and Lasting Joy! 33:09

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“Empathy is the Gateway to Real and Lasting Joy!”. That’s right, Empathy is actually the best path to real Joy in life! There are two sides to the “Empathy Coin”…the more-familiar “giving side”, but also a life-changing “receiving side”. The more empathy we give to others, the more real joy we receive that comes into our hearts and into our lives. …

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What does kindness look like when we can't fix what's wrong? 40:24

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What does kindness look like when we can't fix what's wrong in someone's life? In this moving kickoff to Season 7 of The Kindness Podcast, host Nicole Phillips sits down with trauma chaplain Robyn Hare, who spends her days walking into the hardest moments imaginable — emergency rooms, trauma bays, and hospital waiting areas where lives change in an…

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How moving to Taiwan became a magic carpet for Arsham's Dave 范低紳 11:34

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Taiwan may be an up-and-coming international destination -- but not every country is equally represented here. We caught up with Iranian national Fan Di Shen ( 范低紳) or "Dave", the owner of carpet gallery "Arsham" about what drew him to make Taiwan his home, and what it took to turn his carpet art gallery into a success. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo. -…

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Hualien's Guangfu Tragedy: Barrier Lakes, Debris Dams, and What We Need to Do Moving Forward 12:20

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In this week's Taiwan Talk, ICRT's Tim Berge talks to former Interior Minister and NTU Civll Engineering professor Lee Hong-yuan about the Guangfu tragedy in Hualien, from its cause to what needs to be done moving forward. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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Let’s Replace Shouting Our Opinions with Having Meaningful Conversations. 35:10

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Let’s Replace Shouting Our Opinions with Having Meaningful Conversations. “That’s not true!” “You’re wrong!”“Fake news!” These phrases are heard too often in today’s conversations, particularly political ones. What if we, instead, tackled today’s tough challenges by setting aside the shouting, the interrupting, and the belittling, and began to real…

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Steve Parker on Why Beverages and Democracy share a space in Taiwan 11:46

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If the pandemic helped accelerate changes in Taiwan's dining scene -- were there similar factors that influenced Taiwan's spirits scene? Former Director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei and veteran retail expert Steve Parker explains why he thinks democracy made it possible for Taiwan's homegrown wine and spirits industry to thrive. Hos…

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Leonardo Fonseca Celis takes his Michelin experience and starts from scratch 12:26

2M ago12:26

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Can someone work in several Michelin kitchens and start from scratch to build his own? That's what we asked Leonardo Fonseca Celis who recently set up his own restaurant Fon-Cé in Taipei. He talks about his challenges and his dreams. Hosted by ICRT 's Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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Empathy and Action in the Face of Violence…When will we choose being fully human? 54:58

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Here’s Season 5 Podcast #4 of the Pictures Out There podcast series, “Empathy and Action in the Face of Violence…When will we choose being fully human?” We humans have had a tendency to choose violence with each other. What is the real truth about our level of violence? How would aliens and sentient AI objectively assess us? Will we ever choose ful…

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ICRT Exclusive: Michelin's leading voices on what went into the 2025 Taiwan Guide 13:50

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International Director of The Michelin Guides Gwendal Poullennec returns to Taiwan Talk to share his thoughts about how Taiwan's dining scene evolved for the better after the pandemic. And in this exclusive chat, one of the guide's anonymous chief inspectors tells us how the guides identify and rank Taiwan's acclaimed Bib Gourmand restaurants. Host…

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Science and Our Search for Truth! 29:25

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Here’s Season 5 podcast #3 of the Pictures Out There podcast series. We call this episode “Science and Our Search for Truth!” Science in our current culture is in a fragile state. We seem to be deeply divided and conflicted about its place in our lives. Does it provide truth or not? What is science’s value to us? Let’s talk about it! Please join us…

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U.S. Lawyer James Ransdell on Giant Bicycle's Battle to Clear its Name 10:47

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In late September, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a shock announcement: that it was issuing a Withold Release Order on Giant Manufacturing -- a move that bans bicycles, bicycle parts, and accessories manufactured in Taiwan. International Trade & Customs Attorney James Ransdell explains the order, the actions Giant can take to get it lift…

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TTTIFA Bringing Arts to Old Taipei 11:41

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Coming to Taipei’s DaDaoCheng neighborhood in October is the annual Tua-Tiu-Tiann International Festival of Arts (or… T-T TIFA). For this week’s Taiwan Talk, ICRT’s Tim Berge spoke to Matt Fullen and Taylor Chuang about one of Taiwan’s premier music and arts festivals. -- Hosting provided by SoundOnBy ICRT

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Putting the Music in Taiwan Cinema — Thomas Foguenne 11:14

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A remarkable soundtrack that resonates deeply is one of the most important components of a successful film. The soundtrack helps to tell the story, and impact the audience in subtle and evocative ways. ICRT’s Tim Berge speaks with Thomas Foguenne, a composer originally from Belgium, but who now splits his time in Taiwan, where he has created soundt…

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U.S. Academic Stephen G Craft Revisits the Liu Ziran Incident 15:22

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Bilateral relations between Taiwan and the United States have not always been smooth. Nearly 50 years ago, an American armed serviceman shot and killed a Taiwan counterpart, Liu Ziran -- setting off a series of riots which strained bilateral relations. If you'd never heard about the incident, which took place in 1957, it's time to put on a pair of …

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Time To Wise Up Again! 41:34

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Here’s this season’s podcast #2 and we call it “Time to Wise Up Again”. Yep, we’ll walk through creating the life-changing habit of moving from ignorance to knowledge to wisdom. We’ll visit about that and the new implications for our emerging partnership with our AI friends! Please join us at Apple, Spotify, and picturesoutthere.com…

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"Vegan" or "Plant-based"... what's in a name? 10:38

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What do you call your meal choice when you take a hard pass at animal product options? Do you call yourself "vegan" or is your meal "plant-based?" The two terms may mean the same thing, but entrepreneurs are making a switch from "vegan" to "plant-based" for branding reasons, and they explain why. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by So…

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From Sweden to Taiwan: A Flutist’s Journey 11:35

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Originally broadcast June 9, 2025: Anders Norell is noted for serenading Taiwan audiences with the musical magic his flute brings. Norell has made his mark as the principal flute with the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan Although he’s travelled and performed extensively throughout the whole world, he has never forgets the Swedish countryside w…

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Founders of Taipei's Nice Cream Gelato Dish on How They Craft Cool 11:46

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Your Cycling Guide to Taiwan 19:23

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Driving Our Best Lives and Balancing ‘We and Me' 37:43

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What does kindness look like when we're talking to our teens? 18:53

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Cultural Diplomacy and Death Metal? Absolutely. 12:48

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Taiwan-based artist Tsengkun Engkhbold explains his vivid art 10:12

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Empathy is the Gateway to Real and Lasting Joy! 33:09

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What does kindness look like when we can't fix what's wrong? 40:24

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How moving to Taiwan became a magic carpet for Arsham's Dave 范低紳 11:34

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Hualien's Guangfu Tragedy: Barrier Lakes, Debris Dams, and What We Need to Do Moving Forward 12:20

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Let’s Replace Shouting Our Opinions with Having Meaningful Conversations. 35:10

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Steve Parker on Why Beverages and Democracy share a space in Taiwan 11:46

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Leonardo Fonseca Celis takes his Michelin experience and starts from scratch 12:26

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Empathy and Action in the Face of Violence…When will we choose being fully human? 54:58

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ICRT Exclusive: Michelin's leading voices on what went into the 2025 Taiwan Guide 13:50

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Science and Our Search for Truth! 29:25

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U.S. Lawyer James Ransdell on Giant Bicycle's Battle to Clear its Name 10:47

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TTTIFA Bringing Arts to Old Taipei 11:41

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Putting the Music in Taiwan Cinema — Thomas Foguenne 11:14

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U.S. Academic Stephen G Craft Revisits the Liu Ziran Incident 15:22

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Time To Wise Up Again! 41:34

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"Vegan" or "Plant-based"... what's in a name? 10:38

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From Sweden to Taiwan: A Flutist’s Journey 11:35