Announcement: ”Investiture of the Gods” Launched

Announcement: ”Investiture of the Gods” Launched

Author: John Zhu October 17, 2022 Duration: 0:32
Hi everyone. I want to let you know that I have posted the first episodes of Investiture of the Gods on the Chinese Lore Podcast. If you are not yet subscribed to that show, go to chineselore.com. You will find links to the show on various podcast platforms and on YouTube, as well as links to find me on social media and to review and support the show. If you like the podcast, a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts would be much appreciated. As always, thanks for listening!

John Zhu’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms Podcast unfolds one of history’s great epics, blending narrative depth with clear historical context. This isn't a dry academic lecture; it’s a vivid, chapter-by-chapter journey through the classic Chinese novel, designed to make its sprawling drama of loyalty, betrayal, and strategy resonate with modern listeners, particularly those coming to the story for the first time. Each episode carefully navigates the complex alliances and legendary battles of the Three Kingdoms period, translating cultural nuances and character motivations into a compelling audio experience. You’ll hear the ambitions of Cao Cao, the benevolence of Liu Bei, and the cunning of Zhuge Liang come alive, framed within the larger tapestry of Chinese history and literature. By focusing on the human stories within the grand political and military machinations, this podcast makes a foundational work of world literature feel immediate and gripping. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of classic tales, or simply curious about a story that has shaped cultures for centuries, John Zhu provides an engaging and accessible point of entry. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms Podcast serves as both a faithful retelling and a thoughtful guide, inviting you to lose yourself in a world where honor is contested, and destiny is forged on the battlefield.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Romance of the Three Kingdoms Podcast
Podcast Episodes
3 Kingdoms 153: Podcasts Under Heaven … [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:06
One hundred and fifty-three episodes later, we have finally reached the “long divided, must unite” part of the novel.
3 Kingdoms 152: Mutual Loathing and Admiration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:24
While their respective states are sizing each other up for conquest, the Jin and Wu commanders at the borders are getting along famously.
3 Kingdoms 150: Ulterior Motives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:05
Everyone has a hidden agenda, except maybe for the guy suspected of hatching an insurrection. (Note: Special guest narrator this week)
3 Kingdoms 149: We Ain't No Fortunate Sons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:31
A Shu commander tries to live up to his father's legacy, while a Shu prince refuses to follow his father's example.