Chinese Lore Podcast

John Zhu

Classic Chinese novels and stories, retold in English and in a way that makes them more accessible to non-Chinese audiences. chineselore.com

Available Episodes

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Journey 002: Birth of a Legend
An immaculate conception shakes heaven and earth, and an anarcho-syndicalist commune gives itself over to a king.
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27:56
Journey to the West 001: Introduction
A brief introduction to Journey to the West, the next novel we'll cover.
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8:49
Gods 087: Wrap-up: Investiture of the Gods
Some listener questions and closing thoughts on Investiture of the Gods.
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17:38
Gods Supplemental 004: Ji Chang and Ji Fa
A look at the real historical figures of the Zhou Dynasty's father-and-son founding duo.
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19:29
Gods 086: How Gods Are Made
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.
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27:10