401: Chinese Zodiac: Rat Race

🐒 Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, knows a demon shakedown when he sees it.And what's happening in this town, where people need to pay upwards of $30k (in 2026 USD) a year to a Buddha they never see? That's a shakedown. Does his master, the Tang Monk, believe him? Of course he doesn ...  Show more

✏️Gaṅgâdhara's astrologer dad has some bad news for his boy: he's going to die.Well, first he'll spend a decade in prison, and then die. Then things will get better? It's the story of the Soothsayer's Son.😈 The Creature: Denpachi KitsuneAre you sure the best student in your scho ...  Show more

When the Jade Emperor decides to create a zodiac, he organizes a big race for all the animals to run. Whoever wins will get to represent a year in the zodiac! The cat decides she wants to win, even if it means being mean to her friend the rat. But how will the rat feel about that ...  Show more

This Episode, we take a time-out from the historical flow to take advantage of the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities. We explore the history, legends, customs, and meaning behind this ancient and storied period of celebration. Happy Year of the Yang Wood Horse! Learn more abo ...  Show more

Happy Lunar New Year. Tonight's episode is a classic Chinese Tale. Use code SLEEPCOVE for 50% off your CBII CBD starter set https://bit.ly/3hUprkM Become a Patreon supporter for bonus & ad-free content here: https://www.patreon.com/SleepCove Check out the Sleep Sounds podcast tha ...  Show more

The story that inspired the tradition of Chinese New Year. Nian the Beast has been terrorizing a small village, and it's up to one young girl and a wise old man to save the day. Support the show at patreon.com/stories