Chinese Lore Podcast

Water Margin 114: Merit

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

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

Water Margin 112: Amnesty

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

Water Margin 111: Audience

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

Water Margin 110: VIP

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

Water Margin 109: Deceit

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

Water Margin 108: Burned

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

Water Margin 107: Coverup

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

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

Water Margin Supplemental Episode 005: Monastery

A dive into the minutiae of monastic life.