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Chasing Dramas

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 Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news.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.Karen and Cathy Art
Episodes
  • In the Know - C-ent Actors/Actresses w/ Prior Specialties

    In the Know - C-ent Actors/Actresses w/ Prior Specialties
    Oct 10 2025

    Several top Chinese actors/actresses had different careers before turning to acting. Many of them were dancers. Tune in to learn who were classically trained as some may surprise you.
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    20 mins
  • Joy of Life - S2 Ep 14: The Spymaster!

    Joy of Life - S2 Ep 14: The Spymaster!
    Oct 7 2025

    In episode 14 of Joy of Life S2, Fan Xian seems to have gained the upper hand against the 2nd Prince. Fan Xian captures one of the 2nd Prince's trusty warriors with the help of a fan favorite. Meanwhile, Fan Si Zhe has safely arrived at the Qi Kingdom and connects with another familiar face. This familiar face boasts that he is now the spymaster of the Qing network in the Qi Kingdom. Is that really the case? Fan Xian makes some moves after a meeting with Censor Lai but does it all go according to plan? Listen to our latest podcast episode to hear on discussion!
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    24 mins
  • Oct 2025 - Chinese Drama Update: Love's Ambition, Fated Hearts, The Journey of Legend, Mobius and more!

    Oct 2025 - Chinese Drama Update: Love's Ambition, Fated Hearts, The Journey of Legend, Mobius and more!
    Oct 3 2025

    Zhao Lu Si and Chen Wei Ting's modern day romance Love Ambition is a massive surprise hit right now. Meanwhile, Cheng Yi's The Journey of Legend underperformed as both the production and Cheng Yi were panned for poor quality. Bai Jing Ting came forward with a sci fi thriller, Mobius in September and Li Qin and Chen Zhe Yuan star in newly airing Fated Hearts.
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    27 mins
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