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Trenty & Big Westi

Hosts Trenty and Big Westi dive deep into the DRAMA, the LEWKS, and the language of their newest favorite Chinese tv show, 甄嬛传，otherwise known as Empresses in the Palace. Each week they recap and review a new episode, with special guests and games and their best attempts at correct pronunciation. Come along to learn more Chinese or to simply stan Hua Fei.

  1. 05/27/2024

    Bullied Her to Death - Ep 42

    We were unprepared for the events of this episode!!! (TW: Bullying, Death, Suicide, Self Harm, Poisoning, Acting Down Boots) The fire at Zhen Huan's palace is out, but the scheming is on! And just like that.... one of the most iconic girls winds up in the Cold Palace and discovers the truth. But when two girls pass away suddenly, two girls get promoted. That's show business, baby! Then our hosts Trenty and Big Westi get into the whispers going around the palace as well as a group language challenge listing all the Cowboy Carter tracks in a row without looking.

    1h 16m

  2. 04/02/2024

    Princess Wii Bowling - Ep. 41 feat. Billie Doll

    We would like to begin by apologizing to Gandhi, Muhammad Ali, Songzhi, and to our fans for keeping you waiting this long! This week our hosts are joined by another iconic Texas dancing diva Billie Doll! It's snowy outside and the girls are playing, while Cao Guiren entertains her delusions of grandeur. Things shake up as Miss O'Delice enters the palace and wastes no time getting right to the center of the drama. And for this week's language challenge, Trenty gets dragged straight to hell.

    1h 18m

  3. 03/15/2024

    The Hangzhou Walmart Greeter - Ep 40 feat. Zora

    Why did they have to drag Hangzhou like that??? Our hosts Trenty and Big Westi are joined by THEE winner of SOS (Stay On Stage), China's premiere dancing diva and Beyonce Beehive commander, Zora! Suddenly, it's winter again, but the Emperor is getting HEATED on these issurectionists. Hua Fei's brother finds himself digging his own grave, meanwhile Hua Fei is betrayed by a close confidant. Will Shen Meizhuang finally get her revenge? Is Randall a suitable name for the Empress' gay best friend? And what should the new intro song for the podcast be? Make sure to catch Zora on tour later this year in a city near you! Remember to stay connected with us by leaving a comment! This week's challenge inspired by Luke teach Chinese (@lukechinese78)

    1h 28m

  4. 03/02/2024

    Two Holes and One Pole - Ep 39 feat. Susan Clarke

    What is a wife? A concubine? A harem? A princess? What is the ideal three-way scenario? Our hosts Trenty and Big Westi are joined by historical drama enthusiast and murder mystery show runner Susan Clarke to really dig in to these essential questions. Big moves are being made in regards to the boy drama and Zhen Huan and her sister An Lingrong end up on Spooky Island. The 17th Prince looks dashing as the black Power Ranger and we play another round of "Listen!" (And be sure to see Women Who Kill: A Detective Mystery on March 8-9th at The Pearl!) Send us your Whispers by leaving a comment or messaging us on Instagram, WeChat, AiFaDian, or wherever you see us on the streets.

    1h 19m

  5. 02/24/2024

    Miqi the Milkmaid Miaomiao - Ep 38 feat. 千千（QianQian)

    Our hosts Trenty and Big Westi enlist the help of local legend QianQian and her beautiful hands to guide them through the drama of episode 38. One of the girls gets a big promotion and you will NOT believe who it is! Zhen Huan continues to play it cool, despite the heat of the Summer Palace as Hua Fei acts the house down boots. We spread some whispers in the palace and play a new game called "LISTEN!"

    1h 8m

  6. 02/16/2024

    She Clocked Herself - Ep. 37

    Big Westi and An Lingrong are clocking themselves honey, as we jump right into episode 37 of 甄嬛传. Cao Guiren shows off a new pin in the garden as she schemes with a new ally. Shen Meizhuang's sad girl JUMPS out when she finds herself jealous of her sister and Hua Fei almost breaks her comb. Exclusively for our subscribers on AiFaDian and Spotify, Big Westi guides us on a tour of his apartment!

    1h 5m

  7. 02/09/2024

    The Motheress Motherager - Ep 36

    Daddy is very upset, so Zhen Huan is called up to make him feel better by meddling in state affairs. Hua Fei feels a little suspicious at the new turn of good fortune she is receiving. A lot of names are dropped and our hosts have literally no concept of who or what they are. But one thing is for certain - The Empress Dowager is MOTHER.

    58 min

  8. 02/03/2024

    The Blind Chicken, Scare the Monkey - Ep 35 feat. Sarah and Natalie

    But he really loves the monkey.... The palace is completely unhinged as iconic guest Sarah returns with her bestie Natalie. They educate our hosts Trenty and Big Westi on some pretty important xiao qus and provide some super important observations on international relations. They ask the important questions: like, what would a Riverdale/ZHZ crossover series look like? Finally, Sarah and Natalie demo a new game called: 你想看我发飙吗？（This challenge is inspired by two of our fav podcasts, "Very Delta" and "Las Culturistas")

    1h 10m
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Hosts Trenty and Big Westi dive deep into the DRAMA, the LEWKS, and the language of their newest favorite Chinese tv show, 甄嬛传，otherwise known as Empresses in the Palace. Each week they recap and review a new episode, with special guests and games and their best attempts at correct pronunciation. Come along to learn more Chinese or to simply stan Hua Fei.

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  • Creator
    Trenty & Big Westi
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Trenty & Big Westi
  • Show Website
    White Gaze