Episodes

  • Journey 002: Birth of a Legend

    Journey 002: Birth of a Legend
    Feb 3 2025

    An immaculate conception shakes heaven and earth, and an anarcho-syndicalist commune gives itself over to a king.
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    28 mins
  • Journey to the West 001: Introduction

    Journey to the West 001: Introduction
    Feb 3 2025

    A brief introduction to Journey to the West, the next novel we'll cover.
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    9 mins
  • Gods 087: Wrap-up: Investiture of the Gods

    Gods 087: Wrap-up: Investiture of the Gods
    Dec 23 2024

    Some listener questions and closing thoughts on Investiture of the Gods.
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    18 mins
  • Gods Supplemental 004: Ji Chang and Ji Fa

    Gods Supplemental 004: Ji Chang and Ji Fa
    Dec 16 2024

    A look at the real historical figures of the Zhou Dynasty's father-and-son founding duo.
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    19 mins
  • Gods 086: How Gods Are Made

    Gods 086: How Gods Are Made
    Dec 9 2024

    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.
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    27 mins
  • Gods Supplemental 003: Jiang Ziya

    Gods Supplemental 003: Jiang Ziya
    Dec 2 2024

    A quick look at Jiang Ziya the historical figure vs. Jiang Ziya the fictional character.
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    6 mins
  • Gods 085: Homeward Bound

    Gods 085: Homeward Bound
    Nov 25 2024

    A new day dawns for the kingdom, which is good news to everyone except Jiang Ziya's ex-wife.
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    26 mins
  • Gods 084: Fiery Finish

    Gods 084: Fiery Finish
    Nov 18 2024

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