Chinese Lore Podcast

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.

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.