Journey to the West: Legend of the Monkey King

About 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.

Publisher

storytellersophia

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Sept 2024

Latest episode

25 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jul 2025

   Episode 8: Havoc in Heaven Part 5 - Buddha's Bargain (Season 1 Finale)

   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!

2. 

   15 Jul 2025

   Episode 7: Havoc in Heaven Part 4 - Erlang Shen

   Sun Wukong vs. Erlang Shen: the Monkey King finally meets a worthy opponent! In one of the most iconic showdowns in Journey to the West, the two collide in a dazzling battle of transformations, where illusion, strategy, and cosmic power take center stage. Don’t miss this epic clash!

3. 

   8 Jul 2025

   Episode 6: Havoc in Heaven Part 3 - Elixir of Life

   Sun Wukong's actions cause celestial chaos and a complete unraveling of relations with the heavens as he seeks the elixir of life.

4. 

   22 Jun 2025

   Episode 5: Havoc in Heaven Part 2 - Peaches of Immortality

   Sun Wukong succumbs to temptation and consumes the peaches of immortality, creating chaos and conflict within the heavenly realm.

5. 

   27 Dec 2024

   Episode 4: Havoc in Heaven Part 1

   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. ✨ Follow the narrator ✨ IG: https://www.instagram.com/storytellersophia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storytellersophia?_t=8pZEvoOWFYp&_r=1

6. 

   25 Oct 2024

   Episode 3: Jingu Bang!

   This episode dives into how Sun Wukong obtained his iconic weapon, the Jingu Bang! Note to previous listeners: due to episode 2 revisions, new content begins around the five-minute mark for this episode.

7. 

   29 Sept 2024

   Episode 2: Sun Wukong's Powers

   How did Sun Wukong get his magical abilities? Listen to this episode to find out. Our Monkey King protagonist also adventures under the sea, where he meets the Dragon King!

8. 

   9 Sept 2024

   Episode 1: The Monkey King's Origins

   In this first episode, we learn about the Monkey King's origin story. Please follow to be notified of future episodes!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

23 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

30

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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