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Chasing Dramas

Karen and Cathy

Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news.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.

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  1. Nov 2026 C-Drama Update: Where the Mask Ends, Small Town Remedy, Tigers Sniff the Rose, The Lament of Autumn 15:19
  2. In the Know - China's Fashion Drama: Dilraba Dominates Vogue, Zhao Lusi's Couture Controversy 20:35
  3. Where the Mask Ends (嫁金钗) Early Review - Watchable, but NOT Good 10:43
  4. Against the Current (兰香如故) C-Drama Review: A Beautiful Drama that's More than Just Romance 25:24
  5. Oct 2026 C-Drama Update: Against the Current, Spring of the Blade, A Prophet, and more! 17:37
  6. In the Know - The NSFW Headlines Dylan Wang Wishes Would Go Away 14:50
  7. The Road to Splendor (花开锦绣) History Deep Dive - Chastity Archways, Marriage, Salt and More! 16:26
  8. Sep 2026 C-Drama Update: The Early Spring, The Road to Splendor, Genius Girlfriend and more! 18:17
  9. In the Know - Jing Tian vs Justin Sun: The 6,000 Word Essay SHOCKING China 24:55
  10. Aug 2026 C-Drama Update - Mystic Nine, Overdo, Royal Betrothal and more! 23:02
  11. In the Know - China's Most-Watched Dramas of 2026 So Far (Mid-Year Rankings) 20:08
  12. In the Know - Concerts: The New Trend 18:25
  13. In the Know - Lu Han's Continued Drama 20:00
  14. July 2026 Chinese Drama Update: Archives: The Nan Yang Mystery, Love Has Fireworks, The Eternal Fragrance and more! 15:59
  15. In the Know - New Regulations for Short Dramas 20:05
  16. In the Know - Keep Running's Reckoning and Bai Lu's Difficult Month 22:21
  17. June 2026 Chinese Drama Update - The Lead, Zhan Zhao Adventures, The Heir, Ashes to Crown and The First Jasmine! 15:43
  18. In the Know - Swirling Negativity 23:26
  19. In the Know - AI in the Chinese Entertainment Industry 14:25
  20. In the Know - Ride the Wind 2026 Shenanigans 25:18
  21. May 2026 Drama Updates - The Epoch of Miyu, Born with Luck, A Perfect Match, a Splendid Match and More! 19:00
  22. Important Chasing Dramas Announcement! 5:07
  23. In the Know - Ride the Wind 2026 pt 2 23:06
  24. In the Know - Ride the Wind 2026 pt 1 28:07
  25. Joy of Life S2 - Ep 36: Recognizing Humanity 27:33
  26. Joy of Life S2 - Ep 35: The Depravity of the Ming Family 21:45
  27. April 2026 - Chinese Drama Update - Love Beyond the Grave, Veil of Shadows and more! 17:43
  28. Joy of Life S2 - Ep 34 - Making an Entrance 27:32
  29. In the Know - Hilarious Popularity Resurgences 21:30
  30. Joy of Life S2 ep 33 - Journey to Jiang Nan 27:43
  31. In the Know - Addressing the Billing Problem 15:00
  32. Joy of Life S2 - ep 32: Marital Disputes 27:59
  33. In the Know - More Social Media Backlash 31:45
  34. Mar 2026 - Chinese Drama Update - How Dare You, Pursuit of Jade, Love Story in the 1970s and more! 22:15
  35. Joy of Life S2 - Ep 31 - Fan Xian's Parentage 21:53
  36. In the Know - Fan Fueled Script Drama 17:29
  37. Joy of Life S2 - Ep 30 - Medical Miracle 27:05
  38. In the Know - 2026 Spring Festival Gala Recap - Year of the Horse or Robot? 34:30
  39. In the Know - 2025 Weibo Night Chaos 23:37
  40. Joy of Life S2 - Ep 29 - The Assassination at the Hanging Temple 24:11
  41. Feb 2026 - C-drama update: Swords into Plowshares, Love between Lines, Unveil: Jadewind and more! 26:37
  42. Joy of Life S2 - Ep 28 - Bank Creation and the End of the Honeymoon 20:15
  43. In the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - (Il)legal Activity? 20:16
  44. Joy of Life S2 - Ep 27 - Investor Pitch 28:46
  45. In the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - Fan Engagement via Weibo 16:02
  46. Joy of Life s2 - Ep 26pt 2: The Hall of Joy 21:00
  47. In the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - More Relationship Reveals 13:26
  48. Joy of Life S2 - Ep 24pt 2+25+26 pt 1: Fan Xian and Lin Wan Er's Wedding 25:24
  49. Jan 2026 - Chinese Drama Update: The Unclouded Soul, Glory, Shine on Me, The Punishment and more! 24:59
  50. In The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: 2026 New Year Bombshells 22:38