Chasing Dramas

By: Karen and Cathy
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  • Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news.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 Season 1 of Joy of Life. Completed dramas/movies include: The Story of Yanxi Palace, The Longest Day in Chang'An, 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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  • Joy of Life - S1 - Ep 41: Shocking Secrets

    Joy of Life - S1 - Ep 41: Shocking Secrets
    Apr 15 2025

    Fan Xian spends time with Xiao En on his deathbed who reveals shocking secrets to Fan Xian after mistaking him for his grandson.
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    23 mins
  • In The Know - Sister Stage 2025 pt 2

    In The Know - Sister Stage 2025 pt 2
    Apr 11 2025

    We're back to discuss the remaining 15 ladies for this season's Sister Stage 2025! There are actresses, singers, former idols, hosts, and rappers! Listen to this episode to learn more about these ladies and how they performed during the first round of individual performances!
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    25 mins
  • Joy of Life S1 - Ep 39pt 2 + 40: Anothe Rescue

    Joy of Life S1 - Ep 39pt 2 + 40: Anothe Rescue
    Apr 9 2025

    With Yan Bing Yun rescued, Fan Xian now needs to work on rescuing Xiao En under Shen Zhong's watch. To do so, he partners up with Shang Shan Hu
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    21 mins
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Profile Image for Marie Casey Stevens LeBrasseur

More, please!

I'm a few episodes into the portion dealing with Empresses in the Palace, and I already know I'll listen. to the entire podcast -- likely more than once.

It's obvious that a significant amount of time and work went into each episode; the recaps often point out a previously missed detail that deepens my appreciation of the show, as do many of the explanations.

I already hope for two things: I hope you continue to add to this (Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace? The Story of Yanxi Palace?) and that after covering the episodes of these shows you consider themed episodes. I would love discussions of how the architecture affected the relationships, how food symbolized or reflected hierarchy, and all sorts of more specific subjects!

The early delivery seems a bit fast, but I think this podcast could blossom and be a perennial.

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need more episodes Please!!!!

Love the show!!! Keep up the good work. I'm only Complaint is I need more episodes.

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So happy to have discovered you guys

Cathy and Karen are awesome podcasters. I love the recaps and historical explanations. So well researched. I’m addicted to listening.

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