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Welcome to Delusion aka 的卢声, I'll take you on a wild ride through the pages of books, novels, and timeless classics. Hit play and let’s deep dive into literary masterpieces and explore the world of books together. "Delusion" sounds like 的卢声 (Dé Lú Shēng) in Chinese, which, believe it or not, refers to Liu Bei’s legendary horse from the Three Kingdoms era. Yep, a podcast named after an ancient warhorse—because great stories take you to great places!

Publisher

EXLsunshine

Category

arts · education · fiction

Language

zh

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Mar 2025

Latest episode

11 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

111 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Nov 2026

   《Scent of a Woman》

   When the world falls into eternal darkness, can you still catch the scent of integrity? In this episode of Delusion, Sunshine takes you into one of the most soul-stirring classics of the 1990s, *Scent of a Woman*. This is not only a masterclass in acting that earned Al Pacino numerous awards, but also a spiritual guidebook on courage, integrity, and redemption. We will dive deep into the life truths behind the Tango philosophy, deconstruct the auditorium speech that shamed all educators, and discuss how to choose between the easy path and the right path—without regrets. If you're at a crossroads in life, feeling lonely or confused, this episode may help you sense the dignity in the air. Key highlights: 1. Tango philosophy: Why is *allowing missteps* the ultimate cure for anxiety? 2. Vision of the soul: How does Lieutenant Colonel Frank teach us to rebuild our moral backbone amid ruins? 3. The power of mutual salvation: How did a lost teenager and a disillusioned hero connect through scent? Interaction and subscription: If you've taken a misstep in the dance of life right now, would you choose to stop or to dance with abandon? Feel free to share your story in the comments section. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to the channel. Keywords for this episode: Scent of a Woman, Al Pacino, Tango philosophy, moral choices, film deconstruction, healing inspiration, philosophical reflection, 闻香识女人, 阿尔·帕西诺, 探戈哲学, 道德抉择, 电影解构, 治愈启发, 思辨人生；经典影评 #电影解析 #治愈 #职场心理 #经典电影 #阅读推荐 #好书推荐 #解读 #导读 #书籍阅读推荐 #文学 #访谈 #经典书籍 #英文书籍 #人生 #哲学 #个人成长 #磨耳朵 #GRE #CET #雅思 #托福 #英语听力 #英语学习 #英语 #电影赏析 #电影漫谈 #经典电影 #电影评论

2. 

   4 Nov 2026

   《Boule de Suif》

   On a carriage fleeing chaos, a prostitute shares her carefully prepared delicacies with everyone. Aristocrats, merchants, nuns—all eat contentedly and treat her as their dearest friend. But three days later, on this very same carriage, they use every possible means to force her to sacrifice herself to the enemy. After their goal is achieved, not one person spares her another glance. In less than 30,000 words, Maupassant delivers the sharpest cut into human nature. Today, we dive into this literary classic that shook the French literary world, *Boule de Suif*, to discuss why kindness is always the first to be sacrificed, and just how much 'dignity' is truly worth. Key Takeaways 1. Who are the truly 'lowly ones'? When we shift the standard of nobility and meanness from identity to actions, the entire perspective of the story is completely reversed. 2. Is morality a weapon or a shield? The fellow travelers wrap their selfish desires in layers of righteousness, religion, and historical references. Over a century ago, Maupassant exposed a mechanism of human nature that remains relevant to this day. 3. The ultimate irony in the *La Marseillaise*: On this carriage, liberty, equality, and fraternity utterly collapse. The national anthem in Cornudet’s whistle is no anthem of praise—it is a dirge. What are your unique thoughts about *Boule de Suif*? Have you ever encountered a similar 'dilemma of kindness' in your life? Feel free to share your stories in the comment section. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel so you won’t miss any thought-provoking discussions. #Boule_de_Suif #Maupassant #Human_Nature_and_Hypocrisy #The_Cost_of_Kindness #Class_Satire #Human_Nature_in_War #Book_Guides #Book_Analysis #Classic_Literature #Reading_Recommendations #Great_Books #book_reading #English_Listening #English_Learning #CET4 #CET6 #IELTS #TOEFL #GRE #English_Listening_Practice #羊脂球 #莫泊桑 #人性与虚伪 #善良的代价 #阶级讽刺 #战争中的人性 #书籍导读 #书籍解读 #经典书籍 #阅读推荐 #好书推荐 #book_reading #英语听力磨耳朵 #英语学习 #CET4 #CET6 #雅思 #托福 #GRE #英语听力；经典影评 #电影解析 #治愈 #职场心理 #经典电影 #阅读推荐 #好书推荐 #解读 #导读 #书籍阅读推荐 #文学 #访谈 #经典书籍 #英文书籍 #人生 #哲学 #个人成长 #磨耳朵 #GRE #CET #雅思 #托福 #英语听力 #英语学习 #英语 #电影赏析 #电影漫谈 #经典电影 #电影评论

3. 

   28 Oct 2026

   《Gone Girl》

   When the mask of the perfect wife is ripped away, is marriage a warm safe harbor or the most dangerous psychological battlefield? In this episode of Delusion, Sunshine will take you into David Fincher's suspenseful masterpiece Gone Girl. We're not just discussing Amy's shocking revenge plan; we will also deeply analyze the ultimate performance of the 'cool girl': why does the harder we work in intimate relationships, the further we seem to drift away from our authentic selves? From the perspective of the media trial in the spectacle society, the power struggle in intimate relationships, and the fragility of truth, we will help you re-examine that broken marriage. This is not just a game of finding the culprit but also a hardcore reflection on love, control, and self-redemption. Even in the depths of the abyss, we hope you can find that faint exit leading to freedom and authenticity. Core highlights: 1. The tragedy of performative personality: decoding the self-loss behind the 'cool girl' monologue. 2. Media spectacle and public conformity: how David Fincher critiques the fragmentation of truth in contemporary society. 3. The ultimate cost of power struggles: why did Nick and Amy choose to stay trapped in each other's shadows in the end? Interaction and subscription: If you were Nick, would you stay for the sake of keeping up appearances? Share your thoughts in the comments section. If you enjoy Sunshine's commentary, don't forget to subscribe to us and uncover the human truths hidden behind the light and shadows of the screen together. Keywords for this episode: Gone Girl, David Fincher, Rosamund Pike, Ben Affleck, marital dynamics, human nature suspense, film analysis，消失的爱人, 大卫芬奇, 裴淳华, 本阿弗莱克, 婚姻博弈, 人性悬疑, 影评解读；经典影评 #电影解析 #治愈 #职场心理 #经典电影 #阅读推荐 #好书推荐 #解读 #导读 #书籍阅读推荐 #文学 #访谈 #经典书籍 #英文书籍 #人生 #哲学 #个人成长 #磨耳朵 #GRE #CET #雅思 #托福 #英语听力 #英语学习 #英语 #电影赏析 #电影漫谈 #经典电影 #电影评论

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