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A retelling of the classic Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a way that’s more accessible to a Western audience. See 3kingdomspodcast.com for more.
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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!
Hi everyone. I want to let you know that on May 24, I will be part of a panel of Asian podcasters on Podbean’s Storytelling Podcast Week Live show. It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and this live show will be highlighting AAPI podcasters. We will be discussing our podcasts, the stories behind our stories, and our experiences as podcasters. I’m looking forward to it, and I hope you will tune in as well. The show will be live on May 24 at 3 p.m. eastern time. I have included the registration link with this announcement on my podcasts’ websites, outlawsofthemarsh.com and 3kingdomspodcast.com. See you there!
Check out my recent conversation with Jeremy Bai, a translator and writer focusing on Chinese fantasy genres.
I recently did two interviews on other podcasts. The first is the Mandarin Slang Guide podcast, where we talked about some common Chinese expressions that had their roots in the characters and stories of the Three Kingdoms era. The second one is Journey to the West: The Podcast, where we had a long chat about classic Chinese novels and their cultural significance, including the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the Water Margin, and of course, Journey to the West. Have a listen, and also check out the other episodes on those podcasts, too. If you like what I'm doing, you might be interested in those shows as well.
If you have questions about the how's and why's of this podcast, or my thoughts on podcasting in general, post them at the Ask Me Anything hosted by WhatPods on December 16 at https://whatpods.com/show-development/ama/john-zhu.
I recently collaborated with the YouTube channel Invicta History on three videos about Three Kingdoms warlords. The videos were sponsored by Creative Assembly as part of the promotion for its new game Total War: Three Kingdoms. My role in the project was to provide research and record the narration for the videos. We covered Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei. It was a fun project. All three videos are out now, so have a look.
Back in February, I took part in a podcast conversation on the Invicta History YouTube channel with the host, Julien, and Peter Stewart, a writer from the team producing the coming “Total War: Three Kingdoms” game. We chatted for more than an hour, geeking out over the history of the Three Kingdoms period, the novel based on it, and how all of that is handled in the game. It was a fun conversation, and it was interesting for me to hear how the team worked to capture the essence of the story in the game. Have a listen.
An announcement about my new podcast project, and an update on a couple things I've been doing with the Three Kingdoms Podcast.
A reflection on this four-year ride, and a glimpse of things to come.
A rapid-fire look at a bunch of supporting players in the novel.
One hundred and fifty-three episodes later, we have finally reached the “long divided, must unite” part of the novel.
A look at what they ate and drank during the Three Kingdoms era.
While their respective states are sizing each other up for conquest, the Jin and Wu commanders at the borders are getting along famously.
Sure I just lost my kingdom, but look at all the fun stuff they have in the Wei capital!
We look at the architect of the Sima clan's rise to power.
Everyone has a hidden agenda, except maybe for the guy suspected of hatching an insurrection. (Note: Special guest narrator this week)
A Shu commander tries to live up to his father's legacy, while a Shu prince refuses to follow his father's example.
A dive into the real life of the guy who ran the family business for 50-plus years.
While Jiang Wei scrambles to mount a last-ditch defense, his old nemesis searches for a way to go around his roadblock.
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WOW I am so glad I stumbled upon this gem thank you so much for your hard work I was getting so frustrated trying to find a good audio version of these incredible stories. Can't thank you enough, great work!
Were you a member of SimRTK back in the day? -Sceptre
I've been interested in the Three Kingdoms for a long time, and I'm still learning more from this podcast. I've been listening to it basically nonstop. I am so amazed that you've created such a wonderful resource and all out of the passion you have for your work and for Chinese culture. Thank you John!
thanks for this. You explain everything amazingly well!
Fantastic Podcast, Fantastic Narrator
Awesome telling of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. A little past the half way point and looking forward to hearing the rest of the store.
A very approachable presentation of a very dense and complex classic novel. Don't try to remember every detail, just enjoy the place the novel is at. The narrator also does a fantastic job reminding you of characters and making the slower parts amusing. More serious than water margin.
Great podcast. I'm a huge fan of the novel. This podcast gave the story new life for me.
Thank you for this podcast
Great job! I have been a long time fan of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. You tell it very well and keep it very intresting.
This is a fantastic podcast!
I'm impressed. Good presentation John Zhu.
great podcast! thank you!