Chasing Dramas
Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news.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.
Latest Episode
Joy of Life - S2 Ep 14: The Spymaster! (07.10.2025)
Previous Episodes
- Oct 2025 - Chinese Drama Update: Love's Ambition, Fated Hearts, The Journey of Legend, Mobius and more! 03.10.2025
- Joy of Life - S2 Ep 13: Visiting the Chen Manor 30.09.2025
- Joy of Life - S2 Ep 12: Three Couples 23.09.2025
- In the Know - A Shocking Death and other negative news in C-ent 19.09.2025
- Joy of Life - S2 Ep 11: The Retaliation 16.09.2025
- In the Know - Vogue China's 20th Anniversary + Xin Zhi Lei's International Award 12.09.2025
- Joy of Life - S2 Ep 10: First Day at Court 09.09.2025
- Sep 2025 Chinese Drama Update - This Thriving Land, Destiny Brings the Demon, Moonlit Reunion, Shadow Love and more 05.09.2025
- In the Know - Xu Kai's Messy Love Life 29.08.2025
- Joy of Life - S2 Ep 9: Gaining Support 26.08.2025
- In the Know - 2025 W Annual Gala 22.08.2025
- Joy of Life - S2 Ep 8: New Boss in Town 19.08.2025
- In the Know - Zhao Lu Si's Saga continues 15.08.2025
- Joy of Life - S2 Ep 7: Exile to the North 12.08.2025
- Aug 2025 Chinese Drama Update - The Coroner's Diary, The Immortal Ascension, Sword Rose and more! 08.08.2025
- Joy of Life - S2 ep 6: Clash at the Gate 05.08.2025
- In the Know - Influencer Triggered Feud and Revenged Love Drama pt 2 01.08.2025
- Joy of Life - S2 ep 5: Return to Life (Publicly) 29.07.2025
- In the Know - Drama with Revenged Love, Xiao Zhan Going Solo and Earring Scandal follow up 25.07.2025
- Joy of Life - S2 ep 4: Party at Bao Yue House 22.07.2025
