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The Interlocutor Podcast is a series of long-form conversations about people shaped by place. Through discussions of upbringing, travel, identity, memory, history, and cultural change, guests reflect on the experiences that formed them and altered the way they see the world. Conversations feature writers, historians, travelers, journalists, and cultural voices from around the world, with a particular interest in Taiwan and East Asia. Past guests include Kevin Kelly, Emily Wu, Shelly Rigger, and Eryk Michael Smith.
Hosted by Tyrel Cameron Eskelson, author of Taiwan 22: Travels in Paradox
Hosted by Tyrel Cameron Eskelson, author of Taiwan 22: Travels in Paradox
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 4 days
Average audio length:
51 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
54 episodes
since May 24, 2026
episodic
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KeywordsCinerama, 1950s cinema, studio system, Paramount Decree, Hollywood Blacklist, science fiction, Peyton Place, film education, creativity in film, Foster HirschTakeawaysCinerama was a revolutionary widescreen process that captivated audiences in the 1950s.The studio system underwent significa…
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Did Japan attack Pearl Harbor strictly to challenge the US Navy, or was it actually part of a much larger "Strike South" strategy to secure Indonesian oil? In this episode, Cambridge historian Professor Hans van de Ven (author of Blood Dawn) reframes the Second World War in Asia from a re…
In this episode of The Interlocutor Podcast, host Tyrel Cameron Eskelson sits down with lawyer, translator, and long-time advocate Michael Fahey. Having lived in Taiwan since 1988, Michael shares his unique perspective on witnessing nearly four decades of political, social, and cultural transformat…
In this episode, Taiwanese journalist and host of Taiwanology, Kwangyin Liu, breaks down Taiwan's strategic position in the global economy, regional security challenges, and internal dynamics.Beyond headline narratives, Kwangyin explores the realities of China’s gray zone tactics in the Taiwan Stra…
What does it actually take to build lasting trust on Capitol Hill? In this in-depth interview, we sit down with Iris Shaw, Director of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) U.S. Mission in Washington, D.C.With over two decades of experience spanning journalism, TECRO (Taipei Economic and Cultural …
Opening MonologueQuotation from The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity by Timothy C. Winegard. KeywordsMilitary history, mosquitoes, horses, human civilization, Indo-European, warfare, mechanization, cultural spread, historySummaryIn this conversation, Tim discusses his journey from a fascinati…
KeywordsStrange Bewildering Time, Mark Abley, travel writing, hippie trail, cultural exploration, literature, personal journey, language, Iran, Afghanistan, Japan, memoir, Beatles, music TakeawaysMark Abley's diverse background influences his writing.Literature played a crucial role in Abley's chil…
KeywordsBrian VanDeMark, Vietnam War, Kent State, American history, teaching, cultural insights, Robert McNamara, literature, Larry McMurtry, tragedySummaryIn this conversation, Brian VanDeMark discusses his upbringing in Texas, his passion for history, and his experiences as a teacher and author. …
In this episode of The Interlocutor Podcast, host Tyrel Cameron Eskelson speaks with renowned author John Keay. With over 20 books spanning India, China, the Himalayas, and the East India Company, Keay reflects on his 60-year career writing narrative history.From studying at Oxford under A.J.P. Tay…
KeywordsJapan, Tokugawa period, cultural exchange, Japan English Teachers (JET) Program, Jomon, Yayoi, Queen Himiko, Shintoism, Buddhism, Heian period, Emperor, Shogunate, Daimyo, Geisha, Commodore Perry, post-war JapanSummaryThis is a conversation about Lesley Downer's career as a writer about Jap…
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