Chinese Lore Podcast

Water Margin 123: Crossing

A fortuitous encounter on the river sets up a cunning plan by Song Jiang.

Water Margin 122: Rebels

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

Water Margin 121: Geese

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

Water Margin 120: Peace

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

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

Water Margin 118: Formations

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

Water Margin Supplemental Episode 006: Travel

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

Water Margin 117: Canyon

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

Water Margin 116: Defection

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

Water Margin 115: Conquest

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