Chasing Dramas

Karen and Cathy
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Chasing Dramas

Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news.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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Joy of Life - S1 - Ep 22: Spring Outing

    Fan Xian takes Wan'Er and several others out on a spring outing/picnic to enjoy a change of scenery but both Wan'Er and Fan Xian have ulterior motives while they are out.

    23 min

  2. 7 NOV

    Nov 2024 Chinese Drama Update - Love Game in Eastern Fantasy, The Story of Pearl Girl, Romance in the Alley, Fangs of Fortune, Kill Me Love Me

    November has a new slate of dramas with the 95 flowers Esther Yu Shu Xin and Zhao Lu Si headlining a drama each. Yu Shu Xin stars in Love Game in Eastern Fantasy 永夜星河 with co-star Ding Yu Xi. Zhao Lu Si is back with her The Long Ballad co-star Liu Yu Ning in The Story of Pearl Girl or 珠帘玉幕. The surprising winner though is the 70s, 80s drama, Romance in the Alley 小巷人家 starring Yan Ni and Jiang Xin. Hou Ming Hao and Chen Du Ling star in a fantasy drama 大梦归离 Fangs of Fortune. Wu Jin Yan is back with another revenge period drama with fellow co-star Liu Xue Yi in Kill Me Love Me or 春花焰. Check out the our latest podcast episode to hear more about these dramas and checkout our website for our reviews.

    25 min

  3. 4 NOV

    Joy of Life - S1 - Ep 21: Closing the Loop

    In a twist, Chen Ping Ping claims that Dong Yi City Grandmaster, Si Gu Jian killed Lin Gong, and urges the Emperor to declare war on the Qi kingdom. The Emperor nor the Chancellor believes it but it is the answer that the Qing kingdom wants and this helps cover up for Fan Xian and Wu Zhu.

    30 min

  4. 1 NOV

    In the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Unmasking Celebrities

    Happy Halloween! In China, many celebrities have been unmasked from their personas in recent reality shows or plain internet sleuthing. This includes well known actor, professor, and cook Huang Lei, who's been unmasked as a regular cook and thin-skinned person who wants to have the last say. This also includes actress Zhou Yu Tong who's appearance in Season 6 of Divas Hit the Road has set off a firestorm on social media about her potentially narcissistic personality, dragging the entire season down. Listen to our latest podcast to hear how and why these two celebrities have been unmasked!

    32 min

  5. 29 OCT

    Joy of Life - S1 - Ep 20: Meeting Chen Ping Ping

    After a tense showdown in front of the Overwatch Council, we finally meet Chen Ping Ping, Chief Justice/Director. He ups the ante of the cast of characters and immediately shows his cunning and tactical skills.

    23 min

  6. 25 OCT

    In the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Fashion Success

    In this episode, we dive in to the fashion measures of success that fans and celebrities care about. This includes Fashion brand sponsorships with the different titles, Fashion Magazine covers, and public appearances wearing haute couture. Speaking of congratulations to Zhao Li Ying for winning best Actress at the Golden Eagle Awards wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture dress. Listen to our latest podcast episode to learn more about the competitive nature of fashion within the Chinese entertainment industry

    25 min

  7. 22 OCT

    Joy of Life - S1 Ep 19: Two More Father Figures

    Fan Xian is brought forth to meet both the Emperor and the Chancellor as they question him on his involvement in Lin Gong's death.

    25 min

  8. 17 OCT

    In the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Measures of Success

    With the recent Golden Eagle Award nominations, fans went into a frenzy to begin boasting about their idol getting nominations. For today's episode, let’s talk about what are the different measures of success fans have for their favored actor or actress. That includes award nominations, ratings, marketability, and so much more! Listen to our latest podcast as we discuss the fierce competition amongst fans and the celebrities themselves on the measures of success.

    21 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Karen and Cathy
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    362
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Karen and Cathy
  • Show Website
    Chasing Dramas

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