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Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news.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
In the Know - 2025 W Annual Gala (22.08.2025)
Previous Episodes
- 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
- Joy of Live S2 - Ep 3 The Value of Life 14.07.2025
- In the Know - 1H25 CDrama Performance Recap 11.07.2025
- July 2025 Chinese Drama Update - In the Name of Justice, The Princess's Gambit, A Dream Within a Dream, In the Name of the Blossom and more! 07.07.2025
- Joy of Life S2 - Ep 2: Check In with the Emperor 01.07.2025
- In the Know: Labubu and Scandal Update 27.06.2025
- Joy of Life S2 - Ep 1: Back from the Dead 24.06.2025
- In the Know: Lychee (Litchi Road) Road Shenanigans 20.06.2025
- Joy of Life Season 2 - Intro To The Drama 17.06.2025
- In the Know: Fan Feud, Plagiarism, and a second pairing 12.06.2025
- June 2025 Chinese Drama Update - The Prisoner of Beauty, The Legend of Zang Hai, the Feud, The Litchi Road and more! 05.06.2025
- In the Know - Chinese EVs in 2025 30.05.2025
