Chinese Lore Podcast

Water Margin 122: Rebels 01.02.2022 25:33 ↓

To occupy his gang’s minds with something other than rebellion, Song Jiang volunteers to go put down a rebellion.

Water Margin 121: Geese 24.01.2022 27:18 ↓

Lu Zhishen revisits his old haunts, while Song Jiang waxes poetic about the most Confucian birds.

Water Margin 120: Peace 10.01.2022 27:07 ↓

The Middle Kingdom overfloweth with Sinocentrism as Song Jiang and company bring to heel the barbarians who reside in the desolate desert outpost of [checks notes] Beijing.

Water Margin 119: Zodiac 03.01.2022 25:30 ↓

On the brink of total victory, Song Jiang runs into a string of unexpected setbacks.

Water Margin 118: Formations 27.12.2021 25:05 ↓

Song Jiang and the Liao commander’s son engage in a battle of the nerds.

Water Margin Supplemental Episode 006: Travel 20.12.2021 18:16 ↓

A look at the who, what, where, why, and how of Song Dynasty travel.

Water Margin 117: Canyon 13.12.2021 26:51 ↓

Lu Junyi finds himself stuck between a rock and more rocks.

Water Margin 116: Defection 06.12.2021 26:00 ↓

An envoy from the Liao tries to convince Song Jiang and his men to join the Great Resignation.

Water Margin 115: Conquest 29.11.2021 26:13 ↓

Despite a few hiccups, our heroes stay on the offensive against the Liao.

Water Margin 114: Merit 15.11.2021 25:47 ↓

After their untimely run-in with an embezzling government representative, Song Jiang and company are under pressure to deliver some quick results in their opening battle against the Liao.

Water Margin 113: Sale 08.11.2021 26:16 ↓

The bandits begin their new life as law-abiding subjects by selling off their loot.

Water Margin 112: Amnesty 01.11.2021 26:38 ↓

The imperial court hopes the third time is the charm when it comes to making nice with the bandits.

Water Margin 111: Audience 18.10.2021 26:48 ↓

Yan Qing offers a little eye candy to the emperor’s mistress in exchange for her help.

Water Margin 110: VIP 11.10.2021 25:28 ↓

The bandits roll out the red carpet, and you won’t believe who’s coming to dinner.

Water Margin 109: Deceit 04.10.2021 26:32 ↓

Prospects of peace ride on the all-important question: Is that a comma or a period?

Water Margin 108: Burned 20.09.2021 25:06 ↓

YOU SUNK MY BATTLESHIP! (And torched my fleet and killed my generals and burned my camp and …)

Water Margin 107: Coverup 13.09.2021 25:33 ↓

You just lost 60,000 men on your campaign? What are you going to tell the emperor? Wait … not telling him is actually an option?

Water Margin 106: War 06.09.2021 25:41 ↓

The hawks at court get their way, as a huge imperial force descends on Liangshan.

Water Margin Supplemental Episode 005: Monastery 30.08.2021 22:44 ↓

A dive into the minutiae of monastic life.

Water Margin 105: Wine 23.08.2021 24:49 ↓

We secretly replaced our heroes’ imperial wine with swamp water. Let’s see if they … oh crap they totally noticed!

Water Margin 104: Wrestling 16.08.2021 24:57 ↓

After delivering justice on heaven’s behalf in his usual manner at the fair, Li Kui dabbles in a more comical delivery of justice at a nearby county.

Water Margin 103: Heads 09.08.2021 23:32 ↓

Li Kui and Song Jiang wagered heads, and heads they shall have.

Water Margin 102: Ghosts 26.07.2021 24:17 ↓

On his way home after spreading holiday cheers in the capital, Li Kui decides to do some good deeds for civilians.

Water Margin 101: Capital 19.07.2021 26:14 ↓

Song Jiang goes to the capital to partake in the holiday festivities, and a little extracurricular activity.

Water Margin 100: Prayer 12.07.2021 26:59 ↓

Our heroes pray to heaven for a sign, and heaven answers in the most literal way possible.