Formosa Files is the world's biggest and highest-rated Taiwan history podcast. We use an engaging storytelling format and are non-chronological, meaning every week is a new adventure - and, you can just find a topic that interests you and check out that episode...skip stuff that isn't your thing. The hosts are John Ross, an author and publisher of works on Taiwan and China, and Eryk Michael Smith, a journalist for local and global media outlets. Both Ross and Smith have lived in Taiwan for over two decades and call the island home. Email: formosafiles@gmail.com
The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files
Claim This Podcastby John Ross and Eryk Michael Smith
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Formosa Files is the world's biggest and highest-rated Taiwan history podcast. We use an engaging storytelling format and are non-chronological, meaning every week is a new adventure - and, you can just find a topic that interests you and check out that episode...skip stuff that isn't your thing. The hosts are John Ross, an author and publisher of works on Taiwan and China, and Eryk Michael Smith, a journalist for local and global media outlets. Both Ross and Smith have lived in Taiwan for over two decades and call the island home. Email: formosafiles@gmail.com
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Recent Episodes
June 21, 2026
Keelung to Ishigaki Ferry: Taiwan’s Forgotten Yaeyama Stories – Snack 07
Host Dylan Smith interviews historian Dr. Chen Mei-ling about Taiwanese migrants' forgotten stories and contributions to the Yaeyama Islands during the Japanese colonial era.
June 18, 2026
The Dragon Boat Festival Story: Qu Yuan, Myth, and History – S6-E15
Host John Ross and guest Eryk Michael Smith explore the Dragon Boat Festival's complex origins, from Qu Yuan to ancient protective rituals, in this interview.
June 11, 2026
Football in Taiwan: From Missionaries to Mulan – S6-E14
Host Dylan Smith interviews historian Dr. Emily Carter about Taiwan's fascinating football history, from its missionary origins to the Mulan women's team's success.
346 total episodes available with 26 transcripts
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