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Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news. The podcast is in English with proper nouns and phrases spoken in Mandarin Chinese. Currently, they are discussing The Story of Yanxi Palace. Completed dramas/movies include: The Story of Ming Lan, Empresses in the Palace, Royal Nirvana, Palace (2013 film), and Mulan (2020 Disney movie) among others.

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Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news. The podcast is in English with proper nouns and phrases spoken in Mandarin Chinese. Currently, they are discussing The Story of Yanxi Palace. Completed dramas/movies include: The Story of Ming Lan, Empresses in the Palace, Royal Nirvana, Palace (2013 film), and Mulan (2020 Disney movie) among others.

    The Longest Day in Chang'An - Ep 44 + 45 pt 1: Outside the Palace Walls

    The Longest Day in Chang'An - Ep 44 + 45 pt 1: Outside the Palace Walls

    In episode 44 and part 1 of episode 45, the Emperor finally experiences the reality of Chang An. He cannot believe the poverty, filth, and corruption that is occurs right outside of his palace walls. He is also touched by the kindness shown by regular people expecting nothing in return, but he nevertheless see the reality that the Right Chancellor wants him to see. Meanwhile, Li Bi vows to uncover the mastermind behind the day's events, even if it means the end of his career. Cheng Sen agrees to aid him

    • 22 Min.
    In the know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Ride the Wind 2024 - Pt2

    In the know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Ride the Wind 2024 - Pt2

    Karen and Cathy introduce the other 18 ladies competing in Season 5 of Ride the Wind/Sisters Who Make Waves for 2024.

    • 28 Min.
    The Longest Day in Chang'An - Ep 43: The Power Vacuum

    The Longest Day in Chang'An - Ep 43: The Power Vacuum

    In episode 43, Xiao Gui successfully kidnaps the Emperor. The remaining factions, especially the Right Chancellor, begin plotting to seize power and begin moving their pawns in the city of Chang An. Only the Crown Prince is genuinely worried about his father's safety. Xiao Gui discovers that deceit from Tan Qi and threatens to kill everyone but is distracted by guards searching the city. The Emperor manages to escape and is now out in the city of Chang An and faces many surprises from his subjects.

    • 21 Min.
    In the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Ride the Wind 2024 pt 1

    In the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Ride the Wind 2024 pt 1

    Season 5 of Ride the Wind (formerly Sisters Who Make Waves) started airing on April 19. This popular reality tv show airing on Hunan tv/Mango Tv brings together a diverse group of women who compete to create a "girl group" at the end of the competition. We introduce 18 of the 36 contestants in this episode and will follow up with the remainder next episode.

    • 28 Min.
    The Longest Day in Chang'An - Ep 42: The Confrontation

    The Longest Day in Chang'An - Ep 42: The Confrontation

    In episode 42, Xiao Gui finally slaughters his way to the Emperor where he confronts the man on whether he remembers the 8th squad. The Emperor stands his ground and almost persuades Xiao Gui to abandon his mission. The Emperor shoots his arrow, but thanks to Zhang Xiao Jing, the explosion does not go off as planned.

    • 28 Min.
    In The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Who's Considered on 85, 90, 95 Flower lists

    In The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Who's Considered on 85, 90, 95 Flower lists

    Now that we know what "hua" or "hua dan" means for Chinese actresses, who are discussed on the various lists of flowers? Karen goes over some actresses most generally discussed as part of the 85 flowers, the 90 flowers and 95 flowers for Chinese actresses.

    • 24 Min.

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