Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news.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.
In the Know - The 7 year Itch
The Seven Year Itch (1955) · Apr 25, 2025
Joy of Life - S1 - Ep 27 pt 1: A Star is Born
A Star Is Born (2018) · Jan 14, 2025
Joy of Life S1 - Ep 16pt2 + 17pt 1: The Interrogation
The Interrogation (1989) · Oct 8, 2024
Intro to the Ming Dynasty Chinese Movie: Piercing Heart Sword (刿心剑）
Piercing Heart Sword (2022) · May 5, 2023
The Story of Yanxi Palace - Ep 17: The Golden Child
The Golden Child (1986) · Aug 29, 2022
The Story of Ming Lan - Ep 69: Sucker Punch
Sucker Punch (2011) · Apr 5, 2022
Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - Chinese Historical References Breakdown - Part 1!
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) · Jan 3, 2022
Empresses in the Palace - Ep 62pt2 + 63: The Interrogation
The Interrogation (1989) · Nov 2, 2020
Empresses in the Palace - Ep 17+18: Collateral Damage - Family is sometimes the worst
Collateral Damage (2002) · Jan 13, 2020