Got a comment on recent post from PJ Cabrera that made me dig out this history of Taiwan.

It was the Dutch and the Spanish that first established formal political powers on Taiwan, marking the beginning of Taiwan's transformation that would move the island from prehistoric obscurity into the modern world, forged through the Age of Exploration of the 15th and 16th centuries. Through expanding trade with the outside world during the ensuing Commercial Revolution, Taiwan progressed rapidly to become one of the thriving economies in East Asia. Both the Dutch and the Han Chinese immigrants played important roles in bringing this about by working together, each group complementing the other. In general, the Dutch formulated policies based on mercantilism while the Chinese implemented them, together creating a new Formosa. Their relationship was also competitive, however, and sometimes confrontational, as evidenced by Chinese uprisings and, ultimately, Jheng Cheng-gong's (鄭成功) invasion of Taiwan.

It is fairly informative (meaning even I learned a thing or two). Hope you find it interesting and useful. Amazing how even in 16th century Taiwan very key in international trade.

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Today's show I talk about how I ended up studying Chinese and living in Taiwan in response to a listener named Tom. Also sign out in Chinese again in response to Jack. The rest in some good tuneage from some rockin musicians-make 'em smile. Visit their sites, go to their shows and buy their music from them directly if possible.

LNY 3:17 monkeybacon
President's Day 4:27 Sticky Pistil
Voodoo 3:26 SPIRAL BEACH
Black Hole 5:03 AQUALUNG
Everything You've Done Wrong 4:00 SLOAN
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Talk about some markets and shops in Asia. Do Episode 5 of the Monkey King and some tuneage. That's all she wrote.
Hot Lava 5:30 Mahjongg
Iron God Chamber 3:50 Masta Killa
Monkey Gone To Heaven 3:49 Frank Black
Kool Katz 4:50 Matt Mango
Bangkok, Thailand 6:40 Torley Wong
Sponsorships 3:15 Les Georges Leningrad
Don't Speak (I Came To Make A Bang!) 2:47 Eagles Of Death Metal
Van Nuys (es Very Nice) 3:25 Los Abandoned
Someone Says 3:13 Editors
Bed musi for show: Enraged Again 2:29 Mark Forman
Bed music for Monkey King: My Last Duchess 3:46 MoShang

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Second installment of the "Monkey King." Talk about some scary memories from NY and Taipei. As for me-it's all about the tunes, here they are:

Antonin vs Alberto 4:55 Dr Kuch
Babu po ebalu 3:39 NAMBAVAN
Oh My! 2:56 The Dansettes
Can I Sit At The Monkey Table? 3:13 Ibrahim
Commencement At The Obedience Academy 3:43 Aesop Rock
What's Happnin - nomadic remix 4:38 Yin Yang Twins feat. Trick Daddy
It's as Clear 3:13 Let's Go Sailing
Crystal Highway 4:04 The Pandas
Video Monster 3:07 Hot Zex
Beddie-bye: Georgia Camp Meeting 1:53 The Swe-Danes
MonkeyKing Bed: Too Deep   MoShang

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Wow-hard to believe after all these years the (NY) Dolls are doing another record. Not bad in fact. Open things up with their single and play some other interesting new stuff. Share some Taiwan memories (with MoShang's Nun Other in the bed) and do new segment, "According to Me" reccomending Chuck Prophet to Jim.

Dance Like A Monkey    3:38    New York Dolls    Video
Fifteen Minutes    3:17    John Jackson
Snake Eye    4:11    Hoxman
Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above (Spank Rock Remix)    4:28    CSS   Video
Enuff (Feat Q-Tip and Lateef)    4:27    DJ Shadow
Tax Dollar    2:28    Erase Errata
I Bow Down and Pray to Every Woman I Meet (live)    4:07    Chuck Prophet  Video

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Well happy to do a little Texas-themed music show. There is so much stuff from that place, and about that place. Could do dozens if not hundreds of shows, but... I did this "one" so here it is. Talked about major political/social changes in Taiwan that occurred when I first arrived and some culinary experiences. No, not the canine kind. Played a VM from new listener Andy and a promo from Seventh Son/Infected contest.

Texan Book Of The Dead 2:57 Clutch Video
Texas, Texas; No Tennessee 3:54 The Evaluation
West Texas Waltz 5:03 Joe Ely Video
A Match Made In Texas 4:04 Her Space Holiday Video
The Texas Way 3:40 DM Bob and the Deficits
Texas Rangers 5:07 Dave Alvin
San Antonio Girl (live Chicago) 3:12 Steve Earle Video
The music bed:Texas Summer Blues 2:41 Jag

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Hello Leguppers-today's show themeless, but not pointless. Good mix of tunes with sometalk about Taiwan food-Oyster omlettes and Snow-flower ice. We want feedback on vacation plans and what music you like that we play, what kind of stuff do you like, etc. VoiceMail, blog comments, e-mails all welcome. VM-is best to share with everyone. Still one prize left to next VM caller-so hurry!

Ceolakanth Is Android (MSTRKRFT Remix) 2:13 Polysics Video
Nasty Portion 5:26 Sleeping People
Ta Douleur 3:09 Camille Le Fil Video
Hide Ya Face (Remix) 2:55 El-P and Ghostface Video
Earthworms Can't Dig This 4:34 el Olio Wolof
Pizza Day 4:04 The Aquabats Video
My Favorite Mutiny 4:35 The Coup Video
Give It Up 3:55 LCD Soundsystem Video
Nervous Breakdown 2:06 Black Flag
Is Anyone Here Alive 3:38 Kill Hannah Video
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Well here is the Yellow/Gold music show. The title taken from Donovan's Mellow Yellow. The yellow/gold songs bring one of the brighter forms of light energy. Mentioned I'll be reading for EscapePod, should be out later this week. Keep the voice mails/comments coming.

Blue and Yellow 3:21 The Used Video
Yellow Cat (Slash) Red Cat 5:18 Say Anything
Girl With Golden Hair 3:54 The Only Children
Science Is Golden 2:57 The Grates Video
The Skin Of My Yellow Country Teeth 5:43 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! Video
The Gold Rush 4:42 The Starlite Desperation
Golden Star 2:58 My Brightest Diamond
Golden Bat 1:22 Dmonstrations
The Great Golden Baby 4:11 Circa Survive
Gold Lion 3:09 Yeah Yeah Yeahs Video

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Here we are once again co-conspirators. Got 4 VM(voice mails) included send me mailing info to bbluesman at gmail dot com if you'd like to claim a prize. Still a slice of cherry pie or 2 left. Couple of Taiwan flashbacks bout old demon alcohol and drinking culture here. Wild and crazy songs? Of course. Keep the VM coming they inspire me.

Wanna Make it Witchu 3:44 Mark Lanegan, Josh Homme, And PJ Harvey   Video
Bastards of Young 3:32 Against Me!
The Theme Song to Boobies 2:03 Toof
Bitch I Said 2:09 Tim Fite
Mona et Moi 4:18 Tokyo Nites
I Want You So Hard 1:57 Eagles of Death Metal   Video
More Powah To You 5:26 Xploding Plastix  Video
What U Sittin' On? (Starring Cee Lo And Tha Alkaholiks) 3:28 Danger Mouse & Jemini
Ojitos Traidores 2:47 Calexico   Video

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Don't really know how to decribe the feeling I had during this podcast. Nice, kind of spacey, have to stick with nice. The heavy "plum rain" falling in the background. Made me think of a very pleasant early Taiwan memory which I talk about. Good mix of eclectic music in feel and origin. Shout out to JC Hutchins/Scott Sigler/ Slice of Sci Fi(Mike & Evo) extravaganza on 6/6/06. Play a couple of Podiobooks.com promos. Talk about another memory of wrong doing and hush money paid out... No, not by me. Shout out to Hugh and Sarah B.

Satanic Boom Boom Head 2:52 Thee Michelle Gun Elephant  Video Link
The Nocturnal House 4:06 Pretty Girls Make Graves  Video Link
Worried Spirits 3:10 Howe Gelb  Video Link
Alternative Ulster 3:08 Stiff Little Fingers  Video link
The World Turned Dayglo 2:50 X-Ray Spex
Bad Girl 5:28 Dweezil Zappa  Video Link
How We Operate 5:26 Gomez  Video Link
Know Yourself 5:33 Stanton
Half Light 6:46 Low With Tomandandy
Bed of Brazilian Jazz: Susquarius 5:33 KUNTA KINTET

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