Chinese Lore Podcast

Journey 006: So Many Peaches ...

The Jade Emperor decides to take a different approach to try to keep Sun Wukong under control.

Journey 005: Horsing Around

A trip to Hell nets Sun Wukong a visit to Heaven.

Journey 004: Loot Thy Neighbor

Sun Wukong goes looking for a weapon befitting his newfound powers.

Journey 003: Star Pupil

The Monkey King gets a name and some special treatment from his teacher.

Journey 002: Birth of a Legend

An immaculate conception shakes heaven and earth, and an anarcho-syndicalist commune gives itself over to a king.

Journey to the West 001: Introduction

A brief introduction to Journey to the West, the next novel we'll cover.

Gods 087: Wrap-up: Investiture of the Gods

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

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.

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.

Gods Supplemental 003: Jiang Ziya

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