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Metalhead Politics

Metalhead Politics

Written by: Chthonic Ghost Island Media 鬼島之音
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From Freddy Lim, vocalist of the metal band Chthonic and a member of parliament in Taiwan, and Emily Y. Wu, co-founder of Ghost Island Media, this is Metalhead Politics: a podcast on music, politics, and Taiwan. A co-production of Chthonic and Ghost Island Media. A Middag project.

由閃靈樂團及鬼島之音合製的「政治重金屬」節目，由搖滾立委林昶佐及鬼島之音創辦人吳怡慈 Emily 主持．

WEB | Chthonic | Ghost Island Media

FACEBOOK | Freddy Lim | Chthonic | Ghost Island Media

TWITTER | @FreddyLim | @chthonictw | @ghostislandme | @emilyywu

INSTAGRAM | @freddylimtt | @chthonictw | @ghostislandme | @emily.y.wu

YOUTUBE | Chthonic | Ghost Island Media

2026 Chthonic, 鬼島傳播有限公司 Ghost Island Media Limited Co Music Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 8. Lunar New Year updates from Ghost Island Media

    8. Lunar New Year updates from Ghost Island Media
    Jan 23 2023

    Happy lunar new year from all of us at Ghost Island Media! At time of this new years greetings recording, we didn't know yet of the mass shooting in Monterey Park in California that took the lives of 10 people on new years eve, Saturday, January 21, 2023. Our deepest condolences to families affected by the horrific tragedy. Our hearts are with our Asian American community.

    We have new shows waiting to announce this spring. Meanwhile, our newest partner is AmCham, the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan, do check out the podcast we're helping to produce. "Executive Sweet":

    Search "Executive Sweet" right here where you're listening, or use this link: https://topics.amcham.com.tw/listen/ 

    Happy new year of the rabbit. Hop hop! 

    Other shows we mentioned in the announcement: 
    Waste Not Why Not: https://ghostisland.media/en/shows/waste-not-why-not/
    The Taiwan Take: https://ghostisland.media/en/shows/taiwan-take/
    Metalhead Politics: https://ghostisland.media/en/shows/metalhead-politics/

    In French and Mandarin:
    Balades Culturelles Franco-Taïwanaises: https://ghostisland.media/en/shows/france-taiwan/

    In Mandarin:
    Z Green Party: https://ghostisland.media/en/shows/green-party/
    In the Weeds 大麻煩不煩: https://ghostisland.media/en/shows/in-the-weeds/
    Dos Salidas: https://ghostisland.media/en/shows/dos-salidas/
    Five Star Nation: https://ghostisland.media/en/shows/5-star-nation/

    Support the show: https://patreon.com/Taiwan

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    3 mins
  • 7. Words to Roger Waters / Pelosi in Taiwan / CCP Propaganda

    7. Words to Roger Waters / Pelosi in Taiwan / CCP Propaganda
    Aug 13 2022

    Freddy and Emily are back for a special episode.

    Freddy warns about the pervasiveness of Chinese CCP propaganda (we’re talking to you, Roger Waters), and how, for those under the propaganda of the CCP, we invite you to come visit Taiwan, then you’ll understand how wrong the CCP propaganda is about a lot of things - especially Taiwan.

    Emily talks about Chen Chu, a Taiwanese politician seen in photos with Nancy Pelosi during her recent trip to Taiwan, but hasn’t been mentioned much in the media. In 1980 Chen Chu was a political activist and stood in front of a military court in Taipei. She was subsequently sentenced and jailed there. Fast forward to 2022, she’s giving a tour of the Human Rights Museum (the former prison) to U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and the delegation. This shows how much Taiwan has progressed since authoritarian rule. Authoritarian rules does not last forever. It cannot last forever.

    This is Metalhead Politics, a show about music, politics, and Taiwan. Co-hosted by Freddy Lim of Chthonic and Emily Y. Wu of Ghost Island Media. Check out our other shows:

    https://ghostisland.media

    Follow us on social media for timely updates:

    Freddy: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
    Emily: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

    Researcher: Min Chao
    Production Assistant: Gerald Williams
    Recording by: Dino Lin
    Editing: Gerald Williams and Emily Y. Wu
    Produced by: Emily Y. Wu
    Production Company: Ghost Island Media

    Connect with us: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Web

    Support the show: https://patreon.com/Taiwan

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    27 mins
  • 6. New World Order (Season 1 Finale) / “Carved in Bloodstone”

    6. New World Order (Season 1 Finale) / “Carved in Bloodstone”
    Dec 10 2020
    Freddy and Emily discuss China’s global aggression and the possible new world order. Freddy warns about the rise of Chinese digital dictatorship that will eventually affect every democratic state. While China relies on fear-based diplomacy, the free world could use a more creative way to contain China, such as implementing human rights standards in international organizations in Asia or establishing an Asia-Pacific human rights court.This is Metalhead Politics, a show about music, politics, and Taiwan. Co-hosted by Freddy Lim of Chthonic and Emily Y. Wu of Ghost Island Media. MUSIC LISTCJ from Chthonic wrote the original theme song. He also lays music for the show. They are from his 2020 album UNR.Intermission music “農村出事情 (Lông-chhun Chhut-tāi-chì)” by LTK.Credit music “Carved in Bloodstone” by Chthonic from the album Battlefields of Asura (2018)WEB | Chthonic | Ghost Island MediaFACEBOOK | Freddy Lim | Emily Y. Wu | Chthonic | Ghost Island Media TWITTER | @FreddyLim | @emilyywu | @chthonictw | @ghostislandmeINSTAGRAM | @freddylimtt | @chthonictw | @ghostislandme | @emily.y.wuYOUTUBE | Chthonic | Ghost Island Media A co-production of Chthonic and Ghost Island Media, and a Middag Solutions project. Researchers: Hsi-Yuan Chou and Alice Yeh | Music: CJ from Chthonic | Editor: Emily Y. Wu | Producers and Co-Producers: Emily Y. Wu, Cathy Hsu, Carlos Yeh, Hsin Hsiao | Video: Nian-hua Wu | Marketing and Instagram AR Filter: Middag Solutions | Additional Assistance: Yu-Chen Lai, Jennier Liu | Special Thanks: The legislative office of Freddy Lim, FutureWard Co-Working Space.Support the show: https://patreon.com/TaiwanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    52 mins
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