Journey to the West: Legend of the Monkey King
Journey to the West is one of China's greatest literary classics. Come embark on this mythical epic adventure story full of unforgettable characters, magical trials, action, humor, and heart. Woven in its spellbinding plot are deeper themes of spirituality, redemption, and fate--a reminder that, while each of us is destined for something greater than ourselves, it must be through our own free will that we realize our full potential. Lovingly translated from Chinese to English, this podcast is a faithful retelling of the original.
Episodes
Season 1 finale alert!
In this dramatic conclusion to the Havoc in Heaven arc, Sun Wukong faces off against Rulai Buddha and makes a daring bargain. You won't want to miss this epochal moment sealing the Monkey King’s fate!
Sun Wukong vs. Erlang Shen: the Monkey King finally meets a worthy opponent! In one of the most epic showdowns in Journey to the West, the two collide in a dazzling battle of transformations, where illusion, strategy, and cosmic power take center stage.
In this episode, all celestial chaos breaks loose! And relations between Sun Wukong and the heavens completely unravel. What exactly led to this heavenly fallout? Hit play to find out!
The Havoc in Heaven arc continues! In an attempt to keep Sun Wukong out of trouble, the Jade Emperor assigns him a task: guarding the sacred peaches of immortality.
What could possibly go wrong?
Well, when you put a mischief-loving monkey in charge of magical fruit, let’s just say temptation proves too juicy to resist. Tune in to hear how Sun Wukong munches his way to immortality...and causes more divine headaches along the...
This episode kicks off the Havoc in Heaven arc, one of the most legendary and pivotal chapters in Journey to the West! The Jade Emperor grants Sun Wukong the title of Protector of the Heavenly Stables...but things quickly spiral out of control.
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This episode dives into how Sun Wukong obtained his iconic weapon, the Jingu Bang!
How did Sun Wukong get his magical abilities? Listen to this episode to find out!
Glossary:
Third night watch - approximately 11pm-1am
Yaksha - mythological nature spirit.
In this first episode, we learn about the Monkey King's origin story. Please follow to be notified of future episodes!
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