Chinese Lore Podcast

John Zhu

Classic Chinese Stories, Retold in English

  • 17 minutes 38 seconds
    Gods 087: Wrap-up: Investiture of the Gods

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

    23 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 19 minutes 29 seconds
    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.

    16 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 27 minutes 10 seconds
    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.

    9 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 6 minutes 8 seconds
    Gods Supplemental 003: Jiang Ziya

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

    2 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 26 minutes 15 seconds
    Gods 085: Homeward Bound

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

    25 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 27 minutes 18 seconds
    Gods 084: Fiery Finish

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

    18 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 28 minutes 10 seconds
    Gods 083: Litany of Crimes

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

    11 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 26 minutes 45 seconds
    Gods 082: Desperate Measures

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

    28 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 26 minutes 44 seconds
    Gods 081: Monkey Madness

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

    21 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 25 minutes 43 seconds
    Gods 080: Dancing with Demons

    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!"

    14 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 26 minutes 8 seconds
    Gods 079: Eyes and Ears

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

    30 September 2024, 8:00 am
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