In the Know - Unique features in Chinese social media apps
X / Twitter caused quite an uproar recently with enabling the feature to disclose the location of the where the post originated. Interestingly, that feature has been a staple of all Chinese social media apps for a few years. Listen to our latest podcast episode on the 2 main unique features of Chinese social media application that meant a completely different viewing and engagement experience between posters and viewers. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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Joy of Life S2 ep 19: Let the Exams Begin
The spring exams start under Fan Xian's watch and there are plenty of traps he has to watch out for.
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In the Know - 2025 Golden Rooster Awards and Zootopia 2
We're back with more movie gossip and tea! The 2025 Golden Rooster Awards were recently held and there was a huge uproar with the winners. Meanwhile, Zootopia 2 is poised be a juggernaut in China but fans are deeply disappointed with the newly announced cast of voice actors. Listen to our latest podcast episode on the latest news and drama about these movies!
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Joy of Life S2 - ep 18: Fighting for Fairness
Fan Xian ultimately decides to fight for fairness at this year's imperial entrance exam which goes against years of unspoken norms. He asks the Emperor to be his shield for his endeavor and starts to enact his plan
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In the Know - Director Levels of Drama!
In our latest In the Know episode, we discuss the latest scandals surrounding famed Hong Kong Director Wong Kar-Wai and potential plagiarism during the creation of the 2023 hit drama Blossoms Shanghai. Actress Bai Bai He also caused quite a stir for her cryptic posts during the Tokyo Film Festival. Listen to hear Karen and Cathy latest gossip about these events!
Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news. The podcast is in English with proper nouns and phrases spoken in Mandarin Chinese. Currently, they are discussing Season 1 of Joy of Life. Completed dramas/movies include: The Story of Yanxi Palace, The Longest Day in Chang'An, The Story of Ming Lan, Empresses in the Palace, Royal Nirvana, Palace (2013 film), and Mulan (2020 Disney movie) among others.
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