JP's Monkey Magic Podcast
A light-hearted and affectionate look back at the classic series' Monkey & The Water Margin from Nippon TV, revisiting each of the episodes of these terrific morals infused adventures, with an eye on what lessons we can take in the 21st century.
Episodes
81 episodes
78 The dynasty of Kao
It's the final countdown...... The main army of Liang Shan Po is marching on the capital, our heroes are already there to rescue the emperor from the clutches of wicked Kao Chui who wants dominion over all China. It truly is the fin...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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27:21
77 Knight of the long sword
Knights of the round table we dance when ere we're able.... Lin Chung's old colleague is the only man left in the empire who can now stop him. But at the same time, if he could be turned to join the rebels, then Kao's dynasty could ...
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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26:56
76 Liang Shan Po and the millionaire
Money money money... it's a rich man's world! The richest man in China is being deceived by his wife, can the heroes of Liang Shan Po make him see this, they are desperate for a new leader ahead of the impending final battle!
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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27:13
75 A concubines dowry
I'm your private dancer, a dancer for money.... The youthful Emperor of China has fallen for the most beautiful woman in the empire, there's only 1 problem - she is a concubine. Lutah and the Tattoo Dragon are sent to investigate, i...
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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27:24
74 Lin Chung is beaten
Luck be a lady tonight..... Liang Shan Po disguise themselves and infiltrate the domain of the Sengs in order to rescue Lin Chung. Might it reveal some hidden talents of our heroes?
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Season 3
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Episode 74
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27:38
73 Death of a great man
Did you ever know you were my hero? The evil Seng family have a new offer for the rebels but want the leader of Liang Shan Po, the noble Chao Kai himself, to negotiate in person. It's a dangerous mission, should he go?
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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25:24
72 A war to end all wars
War....what is it good for - absolutely nothing, say it again! Our heroes this week give shelter to a man who knows the secret of gunpowder, and his son who is stressing about passing his exams in order to get a government job. Kao wants ...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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25:45
71 Mourn the slaughter of so many
I want you back... Kao Chui fearful of a possible invasion from Mongolia turns his attention to Lin Chung's old boss - is there a way to use him for a dual purpose and stop Liang Shan Po as well?
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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25:29
70 A foolish sage who got involved
She's electric....... Missing Lin Chung, our heroes turn attention to their former master strategist, away training with his spiritual master who is unlikely to be in favour of letting him go. Can the rebels offer anything to secure his r...
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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25:35
69 The traps of love and hate
You can go your own way......... Lin Chung, off on his solo quest, finds himself mixed up with a trio who Kao Chui views as a threat. Will Lin regret his decision to leave the safety of the marshes?
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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24:28
68 Heaven aims the master's arrow
You to me are everything..... Lin Chung has departed on a solo mission just as he is most needed for the rebellion, but more importantly his absence leaves one of our heroes very sad. How can we get Lin back?
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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24:39
67 The bravest tiger is first killed
They tried to make to me go to rehab..... Lu Ta is off on a mission with a new friend but is under strict orders from Lin Chung not to drink. Is all as it seems?
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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26:15
66 A death for love more deaths from greed
And the times they are a changing...... the heroes make a brave escape from the clutches of wicked Kao Chui, but tragedy has not been averted completely.....
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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25:30
65 When Liang Shan Po robbed the poor
a return to innocence....... How can wicked Kao Chui weaken the increasingly popular revolutionists of the Water Margin whilst simultaneously engineering his own promotion? How about framing them as robbers!
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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27:45
64 Kao Chui loses his heart
Send in the clowns........ this week the circus comes to town, but who is that mysterious bowman and what an amazing singer - even Kao Chui's bought tickets
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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25:14
63 The girl who loved the flower priest
Every rose has it's thorn....... Lu Ta takes centre stage this week as he encounters a travelling singer who seems very taken with him. But can this romance endure after he accidentally hits her dad just a little too hard?
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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27:48
62 Escape is not freedom
I don't want your freedom......... The Honest judge remains a problem for wicked Kao Chui's regime but an order to execute him is needed from on high, a fast runner could help deliver this request. But who can run fast enough?
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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27:29
61 A dutiful son and the love of a brother
Hey brother, there's an endless road to rediscover......The good judge has only been with the rebels for a week but already wants to go off on a solo mission to his home city. Maybe one of the bandits can help, his old school pals are...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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26:48
60 A man's only happiness
Happy talking talking happy talk......The Honest Judge and Tattoo hit up a music festival and proceed to get roaringly drunk, never a good idea when there is an opportunity to be framed as kidnappers by the wicked wife of the local chief. C...
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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25:49
59 How easy to die how hard to live
Easy like Sunday morning...... Kao, still furious at the missing treasure cajoles the Honest Judge to question the singer who tempted the leader of the rebels...but is there more to this request than what it seems?
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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26:57
58 Bandits who steal are executed
Honey oh sugar sugar - this week the leader of the Water Margin faces a tough choice, do the day job business as usual or risk a visit to the city to seek out an old flame who is in town. Hmmmm
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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28:52
57 A treasure of gold and jade
Hey brother, pour the wine......... Kao Chui spots an opportunity to gain access to a huge fortune and propel himself to Prime Ministership - but our heroes might be able to intercept it should the parched guards fancy a snifter!
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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29:16
56 Ever busy are the gods of love
Working 9 to 5 what a way to make a living.... this week the Water Margin looks at income tax policy in ancient China and where does art end and graffiti start
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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25:10