Chinese Lore Podcast

Journey 010: Miracle Worker 21.04.2025 26:25 ↓

The blind regains sight, and the dead rises. Is it a miracle ... or a zombie apocalypse?

Journey 009: Origin Story 07.04.2025 28:32 ↓

The Buddha shows how far he would go (or make someone else go) to avoid paying to ship some scriptures to the East.

Journey 008: Handover of Heaven 31.03.2025 27:04 ↓

Sun Wukong makes a high-stakes wager with heaven's latest mediator.

Journey 007: Crossover Clashes 24.03.2025 25:48 ↓

Sun Wukong proves to be such a handful that heaven has to go get a hero from another novel to take him on.

Journey 006: So Many Peaches ... 10.03.2025 25:43 ↓

The Jade Emperor decides to take a different approach to try to keep Sun Wukong under control.

Journey 005: Horsing Around 03.03.2025 27:33 ↓

A trip to Hell nets Sun Wukong a visit to Heaven.

Journey 004: Loot Thy Neighbor 24.02.2025 25:48 ↓

Sun Wukong goes looking for a weapon befitting his newfound powers.

Journey 003: Star Pupil 10.02.2025 28:14 ↓

The Monkey King gets a name and some special treatment from his teacher.

Journey 002: Birth of a Legend 03.02.2025 27:56 ↓

An immaculate conception shakes heaven and earth, and an anarcho-syndicalist commune gives itself over to a king.

Journey to the West 001: Introduction 03.02.2025 8:49 ↓

A brief introduction to Journey to the West, the next novel we'll cover.

Gods 087: Wrap-up: Investiture of the Gods 23.12.2024 17:38 ↓

Some listener questions and closing thoughts on Investiture of the Gods.

Gods Supplemental 004: Ji Chang and Ji Fa 16.12.2024 19:29 ↓

A look at the real historical figures of the Zhou Dynasty's father-and-son founding duo.

Gods 086: How Gods Are Made 09.12.2024 27:10 ↓

In one afternoon's work, Jiang Ziya expands the pantheon of Chinese folk religion, and he's not too particular about who makes the cut.

Gods Supplemental 003: Jiang Ziya 02.12.2024 6:08 ↓

A quick look at Jiang Ziya the historical figure vs. Jiang Ziya the fictional character.

Gods 085: Homeward Bound 25.11.2024 26:15 ↓

A new day dawns for the kingdom, which is good news to everyone except Jiang Ziya's ex-wife.

Gods 084: Fiery Finish 18.11.2024 27:18 ↓

With his back against the wall, King Zhou opts for a dramatic exit.

Gods 083: Litany of Crimes 11.11.2024 28:10 ↓

The rebel forces come face to face with their chief enemy, and Jiang Ziya's got receipts.

Gods 082: Desperate Measures 28.10.2024 26:45 ↓

With the enemy closing in, King Zhou is reduced to putting out "Help Wanted" posters to find anyone willing to fight for him.

Gods 081: Monkey Madness 21.10.2024 26:44 ↓

Yang Jian gets some divine assistance as he attempts to slay a slippery simian foe.

Gods 080: Dancing with Demons 14.10.2024 25:43 ↓

As one demon buddy after another show their true form, the Shang commander keeps telling his human comrades that, "I had no idea those guys were snakes and pigs and goats. I swear!"

Gods 079: Eyes and Ears 30.09.2024 26:08 ↓

The Zhou forces find themselves stymied by a pair of new enemy recruits who seem to be always a step ahead of them.

Gods Supplemental 002: Yang Jian 25.09.2024 4:18 ↓

A quick dive into the backstory of one of Jiang Ziya's top Daoist warriors.

Gods 078: Bad to the Bone 23.09.2024 26:21 ↓

King Zhou takes an interest in human physiology, much to the chagrin of his people.

Gods 077: Bloodied Earth 16.09.2024 26:14 ↓

Casualties continue to mount on both sides as the siege of Mianchi County drags on, while King Zhou gets help from some shady characters.

Gods 076: Slain Tigers 02.09.2024 25:28 ↓

It's a whirlwind of fortunes for the Zhou forces as they continue their march.