JP's Monkey Magic Podcast Thu, 07 May 2026 23:48:54 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2014538 en-au © 2026 JP's Monkey Magic Podcast yes a7fc3fd0-f996-512d-884f-fb8898167e1d jp episodic false 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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) jp https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rn6ea9twxrx04gcccc72imheekqa?.jpg JP's Monkey Magic Podcast 88 Monkey Magic 88 Monkey Magic With a little bit of Monkey Magic, we'll see fireworks tonight.....

Is the number 88 lucky?


]]> With a little bit of Monkey Magic, we'll see fireworks tonight.....

Is the number 88 lucky?


]]> jp Buzzsprout-18404740 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +1100 1309 4 88 full false 87 Romance of the Three Kingdoms 87 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Caught in a bad romance...... is my enemy's enemy my friend? And what is worse than wine going to waste... all will be revealed in the gripping conclusion of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms!

]]> Caught in a bad romance...... is my enemy's enemy my friend? And what is worse than wine going to waste... all will be revealed in the gripping conclusion of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms!

]]> jp Buzzsprout-18323752 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +1100 1474 4 87 full false 86 Great conquest 86 Great conquest Burn the city down down down.......   Alliances are made and broken easily in this state of flux in the three kingdoms as the cities are ablaze. But will our hero find the route to reuniting with an old flame?

]]> Burn the city down down down.......   Alliances are made and broken easily in this state of flux in the three kingdoms as the cities are ablaze. But will our hero find the route to reuniting with an old flame?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-18296248 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +1100 1464 4 86 full false 85 Yangtze river burns 85 Yangtze river burns i need to make it to the river....... Liu Bei and colleagues get off to a good start fighting alongside Tsao Tsao of the royal guard but all is not what it seems.  Meanwhile at the capital we meet a new foe, Lu Pu. Are they destined to meet? 

]]> i need to make it to the river....... Liu Bei and colleagues get off to a good start fighting alongside Tsao Tsao of the royal guard but all is not what it seems.  Meanwhile at the capital we meet a new foe, Lu Pu. Are they destined to meet? 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-18250350 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +1100 1618 4 85 full false 84 Dawn of the champions 84 Dawn of the champions we are the champions my friend........ it is the time of the yellow turban rebellion but a declaration in the peach orchard is set to change the tide of history for the 3 kingdoms.

]]> we are the champions my friend........ it is the time of the yellow turban rebellion but a declaration in the peach orchard is set to change the tide of history for the 3 kingdoms.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-18209884 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +1100 1715 4 84 full false 83 Farewell to the dream 83 Farewell to the dream Don't dream it's over.......  the fallout from the sham wedding is set to spell tragedy for the citizens of the palace...has the dream become a nightmare?

]]> Don't dream it's over.......  the fallout from the sham wedding is set to spell tragedy for the citizens of the palace...has the dream become a nightmare?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-18166980 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +1100 1437 4 83 full false 82 The love of Bao and Miss Linn 82 The love of Bao and Miss Linn Love is all you need...... the star crossed lovers Bao and Miss Linn are headed for wedded bliss....or are they?

]]> Love is all you need...... the star crossed lovers Bao and Miss Linn are headed for wedded bliss....or are they?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-18137181 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +1100 1545 4 82 full false 81 The Grand view garden 81 The Grand view garden I didn't promise you a rose garden.......

Bao and Miss Lin keep missing each other - but is it deliberate? It seems other people have a vested interest in keeping them apart and all the singing in the world won't help!

]]> I didn't promise you a rose garden.......

Bao and Miss Lin keep missing each other - but is it deliberate? It seems other people have a vested interest in keeping them apart and all the singing in the world won't help!

]]> jp Buzzsprout-18086924 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1100 1637 4 81 full false 80 Story of the Stone 80 Story of the Stone Like a rolling stone....

The frail adolescent Miss Lin Daiyu is rumoured to be coming to town and not everyone is happy about it.  Is there a chance however a coincidental meeting with the hero Bao-yu might make her trip worthwhile? 

]]> Like a rolling stone....

The frail adolescent Miss Lin Daiyu is rumoured to be coming to town and not everyone is happy about it.  Is there a chance however a coincidental meeting with the hero Bao-yu might make her trip worthwhile? 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-18046286 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1100 1493 4 80 full false 79 Dreams of the Red Chamber pilot 79 Dreams of the Red Chamber pilot Lady in red, is dancing with me....

Could the listeners of episode 78, The Dynasty of Kao, with its' karaoke, provide an answer to completing the 4 great novels of China? What's the chances! 

]]> Lady in red, is dancing with me....

Could the listeners of episode 78, The Dynasty of Kao, with its' karaoke, provide an answer to completing the 4 great novels of China? What's the chances! 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-18013755 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1100 519 4 79 full false 78 The dynasty of Kao 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 final countdown.

]]> 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 final countdown.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-16212378 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +1100 1641 3 78 full false 77 Knight of the long sword 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 be over......

]]> 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 be over......

]]> jp Buzzsprout-16173732 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +1100 1616 3 77 full false 76 Liang Shan Po and the millionaire 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!

]]> 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!

]]> jp Buzzsprout-16133265 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +1100 1633 3 76 full false 75 A concubines dowry 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, is this perhaps another plot by Kao Chui to gain ultimate power...

]]> 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, is this perhaps another plot by Kao Chui to gain ultimate power...

]]> jp Buzzsprout-16089675 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +1100 1644 3 75 full false 74 Lin Chung is beaten 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?

]]> 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?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-16049271 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +1100 1658 3 74 full false 73 Death of a great man 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?

]]> 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?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-16008681 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +1100 1524 3 73 full false 72 A war to end all wars 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 the secret for himself, can he offer to mark the exams?

]]> 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 the secret for himself, can he offer to mark the exams?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15967454 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +1100 1545 3 72 full false 71 Mourn the slaughter of so many 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?

]]> 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?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15928560 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +1100 1529 3 71 full false 70 A foolish sage who got involved 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 return?

]]> 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 return?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15886258 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +1100 1535 3 70 full false 69 The traps of love and hate 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? 

]]> 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? 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15846983 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +1000 1468 3 69 full false 68 Heaven aims the master's arrow 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?

]]> 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?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15804414 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +1000 1479 3 68 full false 67 The bravest tiger is first killed 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?

]]> 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?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15765328 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +1000 1575 3 67 full false 66 A death for love more deaths from greed 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.....  

]]> 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.....  

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15725905 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +1000 1530 3 66 full false 65 When Liang Shan Po robbed the poor 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!

]]> 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!

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15684795 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +1000 1665 3 65 full false 64 Kao Chui loses his heart 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

]]> 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

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15647318 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +1000 1514 3 64 full false 63 The girl who loved the flower priest 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?

]]> 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?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15610904 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +1000 1668 3 63 full false 62 Escape is not freedom 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?  

]]> 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?  

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15572942 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +1000 1649 3 62 full false 61 A dutiful son and the love of a brother 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 seemingly now in positions of power there. 

]]> 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 seemingly now in positions of power there. 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15536389 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +1000 1608 3 61 full false 60 A man's only happiness 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. Can Whirlwind help?

]]> 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. Can Whirlwind help?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15497452 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +1000 1549 3 60 full false 59 How easy to die how hard to live 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?

]]> 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?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15458499 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +1000 1617 3 59 full false 58 Bandits who steal are executed 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

]]> 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

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15421020 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +1000 1732 3 58 full false 57 A treasure of gold and jade 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!

]]> 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!

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15383840 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +1000 1756 3 57 full false 56 Ever busy are the gods of love 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

]]> 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

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15347378 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:00:00 +1000 1510 3 56 full false 55 Both at last will reach the sea 55 Both at last will reach the sea What doesn't kill you makes you stronger....   Lin Chung is free from prison, but tragedy is just around the corner.

]]> What doesn't kill you makes you stronger....   Lin Chung is free from prison, but tragedy is just around the corner.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15307893 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +1000 1456 3 55 full false 54 None will ever escape alive 54 None will ever escape alive I want to break free....     Lin Chung encounters some new heroes as he continues onto jail and muses over qualities of youth v experience in rebellious knights. 

]]> I want to break free....     Lin Chung encounters some new heroes as he continues onto jail and muses over qualities of youth v experience in rebellious knights. 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15268281 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +1000 1570 3 54 full false 53 Nine dozen heroes and one wicked man 53 Nine dozen heroes and one wicked man Holding out for a hero!   It is a time of corruption in China, but the souls of nine dozen heroes have been released...could one such hero be Lin Chung?

]]> Holding out for a hero!   It is a time of corruption in China, but the souls of nine dozen heroes have been released...could one such hero be Lin Chung?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15229664 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +1000 1457 3 53 full false 52.5 The Water Margin Pilot 52.5 The Water Margin Pilot Once we had harmony, we had serenity, when will it ever return?

]]> Once we had harmony, we had serenity, when will it ever return?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-15229643 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +1000 383 3 52 full false 52 At the top of the mountain 52 At the top of the mountain Climb every mountain.........  we reach the final episode, but Tripitaka is increasingly distracted, worried about events back home, which threatens the entire journey.  It is the end, but has the moment been prepared for?

]]> Climb every mountain.........  we reach the final episode, but Tripitaka is increasingly distracted, worried about events back home, which threatens the entire journey.  It is the end, but has the moment been prepared for?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-14088767 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +1100 1663 2 52 full false 51 Monkey's yearning 51 Monkey's yearning Please please please, let me get what I want this time............  Monkey has his heard turned by the thoughts of being in the family he always wanted. 

]]> Please please please, let me get what I want this time............  Monkey has his heard turned by the thoughts of being in the family he always wanted. 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-14043953 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +1100 1683 2 51 full false 50 Hungry like the wolf 50 Hungry like the wolf Darken the city, night is a wire..............   you might think you can leave the wolf pack for domestic life, but when the full moon rises will the Blue Wolf curse reappear?  

]]> Darken the city, night is a wire..............   you might think you can leave the wolf pack for domestic life, but when the full moon rises will the Blue Wolf curse reappear?  

]]> jp Buzzsprout-14008079 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +1100 1738 2 50 full false 49 Stoned 49 Stoned pappa was a rolling stone.............   Monkey explains the importance of good dental health

]]> pappa was a rolling stone.............   Monkey explains the importance of good dental health

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13964512 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +1100 1705 2 49 full false 48 The tenacious tomboy 48 The tenacious tomboy With a burning love inside............   this week our heroes are delighted to welcome a tomboyish female to their journey.  But is she all that she seems?   What is her real motive?

]]> With a burning love inside............   this week our heroes are delighted to welcome a tomboyish female to their journey.  But is she all that she seems?   What is her real motive?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13921730 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +1100 1720 2 48 full false 47 Mothers 47 Mothers Life had just begun, but now I've gone and thrown it away.....    Our heroes this week meet a wicked matriarch terrorising a village, will political correctness however prevent them intervening?

]]> Life had just begun, but now I've gone and thrown it away.....    Our heroes this week meet a wicked matriarch terrorising a village, will political correctness however prevent them intervening?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13879315 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +1100 1622 2 47 full false 46 Pretty as a picture 46 Pretty as a picture Pictures of you pictures of me............   A stunning beauty emerges from a painting and replaces herself with Tripitaka on the canvas.  Surely our pilgrims will resolve this, oh but hang on...they all fancy her!

]]> Pictures of you pictures of me............   A stunning beauty emerges from a painting and replaces herself with Tripitaka on the canvas.  Surely our pilgrims will resolve this, oh but hang on...they all fancy her!

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13832403 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +1100 1680 2 46 full false 45 The fake pilgrims 45 The fake pilgrims Oh yes I'm the great pretender.....        Our heroes this week face a devious band of demons who are impersonating them and sullying their good reputation with the villagers who now won't share any food. Is this the end? 

]]> Oh yes I'm the great pretender.....        Our heroes this week face a devious band of demons who are impersonating them and sullying their good reputation with the villagers who now won't share any food. Is this the end? 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13790876 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +1100 1739 2 45 full false 44 Such a nice monster 44 Such a nice monster You ain't nothing but a hound dog.................  Our heroes encounter a middle-aged monster desperate to be liked but going about things all the wrong way.  The horse might have an idea however..

]]> You ain't nothing but a hound dog.................  Our heroes encounter a middle-aged monster desperate to be liked but going about things all the wrong way.  The horse might have an idea however..

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13746367 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +1100 1759 2 44 full false 43 Give or take 43 Give or take With a crime of passion, lie those dreams of yesterday.........  Pigsy this week considers whether the ends justify the means as he becomes a bounty hunter.  But is the endeavour rigged from the start?

]]> With a crime of passion, lie those dreams of yesterday.........  Pigsy this week considers whether the ends justify the means as he becomes a bounty hunter.  But is the endeavour rigged from the start?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13703869 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +1100 1767 2 43 full false 42 Keep on dancing 42 Keep on dancing You can dance, you can jive............   our heroes this week encounter a married couple who are super interested in their spiritual journey to India and who want to express it through the medium of dance! But hang on, is the husband wanting to join?

]]> You can dance, you can jive............   our heroes this week encounter a married couple who are super interested in their spiritual journey to India and who want to express it through the medium of dance! But hang on, is the husband wanting to join?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13659716 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +1000 1659 2 42 full false 41 A shadow so huge 41 A shadow so huge Always believe in your soul............ The pilgrims meet the richest man in the world and discover his daughter's hand in marriage is available, does Pigsy stand a chance?  

]]> Always believe in your soul............ The pilgrims meet the richest man in the world and discover his daughter's hand in marriage is available, does Pigsy stand a chance?  

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13614617 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +1000 1673 2 41 full false 40 Better the demon you know 40 Better the demon you know better the devil you know...... this week our pilgrims encounter a demon who delights in spoiling wedding parties, they attempt to find out why, and how to remedy

]]> better the devil you know...... this week our pilgrims encounter a demon who delights in spoiling wedding parties, they attempt to find out why, and how to remedy

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13574774 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +1000 1747 2 40 full false 39 The fountain of youth 39 The fountain of youth Forever young...........  Tripitaka is left alone when the pilgrims decide to go for a refreshing swim.  The pool is magic however and reverts them all to toddlers. How can Trippy restore them and continue the journey?

]]> Forever young...........  Tripitaka is left alone when the pilgrims decide to go for a refreshing swim.  The pool is magic however and reverts them all to toddlers. How can Trippy restore them and continue the journey?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13528815 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +1000 1675 2 39 full false 38 What is wisdom 38 What is wisdom I see clouds from both sides now.......... it's an inter faith contest this week, and it is Tripitaka representing our heroes - but are things all that they seem?  Can Monkey help?

]]> I see clouds from both sides now.......... it's an inter faith contest this week, and it is Tripitaka representing our heroes - but are things all that they seem?  Can Monkey help?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13486426 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +1000 1782 2 38 full false 37 Who am I 37 Who am I I'm Jean Valjean......   they say a man is the sum of his memories but what if you lose them? Our heroes don't know each other, is this the end .... or can capitalism help?

]]> I'm Jean Valjean......   they say a man is the sum of his memories but what if you lose them? Our heroes don't know each other, is this the end .... or can capitalism help?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13447172 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +1000 1734 2 37 full false 36 The foolish philosopher 36 The foolish philosopher Day after day alone on a hill......... This week Sandy has the big chance to become the hero, marry into royalty and leave the journey to India behind him, but will he be wise?

]]> Day after day alone on a hill......... This week Sandy has the big chance to become the hero, marry into royalty and leave the journey to India behind him, but will he be wise?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13406682 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +1000 1756 2 36 full false 35 Between heaven and hell 35 Between heaven and hell Like a fat out of hell............  Ever felt you can't go forward or go back? Sandy is feeling likewise stuck in this week's episode. Can the others raise the 100k required to free him? 

]]> Like a fat out of hell............  Ever felt you can't go forward or go back? Sandy is feeling likewise stuck in this week's episode. Can the others raise the 100k required to free him? 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13367165 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +1000 1781 2 35 full false 34 The tormented emperor 34 The tormented emperor Cool for cats!  The pilgrims this week meet an emperor haunted by dreams, in a country completed ruled by women. Pigsy and Horse are sent to investigate. 

]]> Cool for cats!  The pilgrims this week meet an emperor haunted by dreams, in a country completed ruled by women. Pigsy and Horse are sent to investigate. 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13325625 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +1000 1612 2 34 full false 33 Am I dreaming 33 Am I dreaming These dreams go on when I close my eyes............Tripitaka's recurring nightmares leads the pilgrims in the land of demon hell, will they ever find the way out? 

]]> These dreams go on when I close my eyes............Tripitaka's recurring nightmares leads the pilgrims in the land of demon hell, will they ever find the way out? 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13287379 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +1000 1680 2 33 full false 32 The house of the evil spirit 32 The house of the evil spirit They call it the rising sun...... Monkey and Tripitaka this week look at the risk and reward factors with the real estate market. Location, Location, Location!

]]> They call it the rising sun...... Monkey and Tripitaka this week look at the risk and reward factors with the real estate market. Location, Location, Location!

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13245367 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +1000 1682 2 32 full false 31 The land with two suns 31 The land with two suns Morning has broken............   we arrive to a cursed land where it is perpetual daylight. An agent of Buddha was dispatched 500 yrs ago to defeat the villainous vulture demon but what happened to him, could a pretty girl be the answer? 

]]> Morning has broken............   we arrive to a cursed land where it is perpetual daylight. An agent of Buddha was dispatched 500 yrs ago to defeat the villainous vulture demon but what happened to him, could a pretty girl be the answer? 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13198304 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +1000 1679 2 31 full false 30 Pigsy learns a lesson 30 Pigsy learns a lesson Two divided by zero , zero, zero.......  this week our heroes encounter a demon with a flair for maths, what lessons can Pigsy learn?

]]> Two divided by zero , zero, zero.......  this week our heroes encounter a demon with a flair for maths, what lessons can Pigsy learn?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13156132 Tue, 04 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +1000 1711 2 30 full false 29 You win some you lose some 29 You win some you lose some On a warm summer's evening................  This week our heroes encounter a town where gambling is out of control. Can Monkey help?

]]> On a warm summer's evening................  This week our heroes encounter a town where gambling is out of control. Can Monkey help?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13112565 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +1000 1717 2 29 full false 28 The dogs of death 28 The dogs of death Doctor, Doctor, can't you see I'm burning, burning...................   this week the pilgrims visit a plague-ridden village and encounter a mysterious doctor -but is everything as it seems? 

]]> Doctor, Doctor, can't you see I'm burning, burning...................   this week the pilgrims visit a plague-ridden village and encounter a mysterious doctor -but is everything as it seems? 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13070529 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +1000 1640 2 28 full false 27 Pigsy's 10,000 Ladies 27 Pigsy's 10,000 Ladies All the single ladies.............    The pilgrims are on strike after finding out they are only at the halfway point, but is the grass always greener?

]]> All the single ladies.............    The pilgrims are on strike after finding out they are only at the halfway point, but is the grass always greener?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13028441 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +1000 1606 2 27 full false 26.5 Monkey Magic S2 pilot 26.5 Monkey Magic S2 pilot Back for good................ because we are only barely half the way

]]> Back for good................ because we are only barely half the way

]]> jp Buzzsprout-13028433 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +1000 553 2 26 full false 26 The end of the way 26 The end of the way And now, the end is near........          The pilgrims can see the end of their journey lies tantalisingly on the horizon, can they make it and what will they learn if they do? 

]]> And now, the end is near........          The pilgrims can see the end of their journey lies tantalisingly on the horizon, can they make it and what will they learn if they do? 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11862255 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +1100 1678 1 26 full false 25 The country of nightmares 25 The country of nightmares These dreams go on .....    The pilgrims enter a land of nightmares where they must demonstrate magic to cross - who will impress, and how will Tripitaka cope?

]]> These dreams go on .....    The pilgrims enter a land of nightmares where they must demonstrate magic to cross - who will impress, and how will Tripitaka cope?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11822252 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +1100 1546 1 25 full false 24 The fires of jealousy 24 The fires of jealousy Burn baby burn, disco inferno!       This week our heroes swelter in the roasting land of the Queen of Fire, a foe who is hot by name and hot by nature. Can strawberries help?

]]> Burn baby burn, disco inferno!       This week our heroes swelter in the roasting land of the Queen of Fire, a foe who is hot by name and hot by nature. Can strawberries help?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11777668 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +1100 1647 1 24 full false 23 Two little blessings 23 Two little blessings All that she wants, is another baby!       This week Tripitaka visits a country populated by women only, where Sandy and Pigsy are in for a big surprise.

]]> All that she wants, is another baby!       This week Tripitaka visits a country populated by women only, where Sandy and Pigsy are in for a big surprise.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11740271 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +1100 1561 1 23 full false 22 Village of the Undead 22 Village of the Undead Live and Let Die !       This week our heroes encounter undead zombies.  Sandy and Pigsy fall prey to their alcoholic bribes much to the disgust of Monkey who recognises it is just fool's gold.    

]]> Live and Let Die !       This week our heroes encounter undead zombies.  Sandy and Pigsy fall prey to their alcoholic bribes much to the disgust of Monkey who recognises it is just fool's gold.    

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11695769 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +1100 1609 1 22 full false 21 Pigsy, King and God 21 Pigsy, King and God King for a day!     Pigsy honoured in the land of the Red Hog in spite of Tripitaka's microaggressions.  Sandy meanwhile discovers the risks of importing goods rather than prioritising energy independence.

]]> King for a day!     Pigsy honoured in the land of the Red Hog in spite of Tripitaka's microaggressions.  Sandy meanwhile discovers the risks of importing goods rather than prioritising energy independence.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11650723 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +1100 1495 1 21 full false 20 Outrageous coincidences 20 Outrageous coincidences Oh I wanna dance with somebody!      This week Pigsy suffers corruption in a 'random' draw whilst Tripitaka is on full holiday mode with wine, women and song aplenty. 

]]> Oh I wanna dance with somebody!      This week Pigsy suffers corruption in a 'random' draw whilst Tripitaka is on full holiday mode with wine, women and song aplenty. 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11605023 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +1100 1514 1 20 full false 19 Vampire master 19 Vampire master Love bites !    Tripitaka is arrested on suspicion of murder despite being bed ridden by Tibetan flu , whilst Sandy ponders written v unwritten constitutions.

]]> Love bites !    Tripitaka is arrested on suspicion of murder despite being bed ridden by Tibetan flu , whilst Sandy ponders written v unwritten constitutions.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11562743 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +1100 1563 1 19 full false 18 Land of the Locusts 18 Land of the Locusts She's a killer queen.......    This week Monkey encounters a female boss who has smashed through the glass ceiling only to lift the ladder up, as Pigsy & Sandy face some anti swine prejudice. 

]]> She's a killer queen.......    This week Monkey encounters a female boss who has smashed through the glass ceiling only to lift the ladder up, as Pigsy & Sandy face some anti swine prejudice. 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11519280 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +1100 1478 1 18 full false 17 Truth and the Grey Gloves devil 17 Truth and the Grey Gloves devil Hand in Glove!      This week Tripitaka faces a dilemma on whether telling white lies to senior citizens is ever acceptable, whilst Sandy ponders if hypnotism is real or not.

]]> Hand in Glove!      This week Tripitaka faces a dilemma on whether telling white lies to senior citizens is ever acceptable, whilst Sandy ponders if hypnotism is real or not.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11475715 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +1100 1518 1 17 full false 16 The most monsterous monster 16 The most monsterous monster Devil woman!     This week we meet a Unicorn utterly besotted with a single mother who is playing him like a piano and constantly demanding gifts for her son. Can Tripitaka help bring him to his senses?

]]> Devil woman!     This week we meet a Unicorn utterly besotted with a single mother who is playing him like a piano and constantly demanding gifts for her son. Can Tripitaka help bring him to his senses?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11432457 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +1100 1538 1 16 full false 15 Monkey meets the Demon Digger 15 Monkey meets the Demon Digger Digging your scene!   This week Monkey uncovers the difficulty of achieving transformative innovation when colleagues are stuck in dysfunctional 'it's always been done that way' mindsets.

]]> Digging your scene!   This week Monkey uncovers the difficulty of achieving transformative innovation when colleagues are stuck in dysfunctional 'it's always been done that way' mindsets.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11389902 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +1000 1512 1 15 full false 14 Catfish, Saint and the Shapechanger 14 Catfish, Saint and the Shapechanger Catfish on the table, gospel in the air!   
You are the detective this week, one of our heroes is a fake......but who is it?

]]> Catfish on the table, gospel in the air!   
You are the detective this week, one of our heroes is a fake......but who is it?

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11348688 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +1000 1656 1 14 full false 13 The Minx and the Slug 13 The Minx and the Slug Saltwater wells in my eyes...      Pigsy goes off on a mission to find a missing girl only to find out she's married to a slimy husband leading a double life, and she herself is a total bunny boiler

]]> Saltwater wells in my eyes...      Pigsy goes off on a mission to find a missing girl only to find out she's married to a slimy husband leading a double life, and she herself is a total bunny boiler

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11307102 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +1000 1517 1 13 full false 12 Pearls before swine 12 Pearls before swine Here we go round the Mulberry Bush!   This week Monkey discovers an ancient form of Brexit and reviews the impact of leaving the single market and incurring trade new barriers to the once prosperous land of Codslow.

]]> Here we go round the Mulberry Bush!   This week Monkey discovers an ancient form of Brexit and reviews the impact of leaving the single market and incurring trade new barriers to the once prosperous land of Codslow.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11261810 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +1000 1510 1 12 full false 11 The difference between night and day 11 The difference between night and day Love is in the air! Or is it?
Pigsy finally gets the girl only to find out she is a vampire, whilst poor Monkey suffers heartbreak when he discovers the girl he has fallen for has a boyfriend.

]]> Love is in the air! Or is it?
Pigsy finally gets the girl only to find out she is a vampire, whilst poor Monkey suffers heartbreak when he discovers the girl he has fallen for has a boyfriend.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11227701 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +1000 1388 1 11 full false 10 Pigsy's in the well 10 Pigsy's in the well I just want to wish you well!   
Pigsy channels David Brent's dancing after being tricked by Monkey whilst Tripitaka warns about the dangers of allowing magicians around your wife.

]]> I just want to wish you well!   
Pigsy channels David Brent's dancing after being tricked by Monkey whilst Tripitaka warns about the dangers of allowing magicians around your wife.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11179358 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +1000 1485 1 10 full false 09 What Monkey calls the Dog Woman 09 What Monkey calls the Dog Woman Who let the dogs out?  
This week Monkey encounters the dangers of stray dogs in China whilst Tripitaka faces a choice of marriage or being on the menu.

]]> Who let the dogs out?  
This week Monkey encounters the dangers of stray dogs in China whilst Tripitaka faces a choice of marriage or being on the menu.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11147227 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +1000 1404 1 9 full false 08 Pigsy woos a widow 08 Pigsy woos a widow Long Black Veil - This week Pigsy encounters something far worse than demons, unrequited love. But he isn't the only one this time!

]]> Long Black Veil - This week Pigsy encounters something far worse than demons, unrequited love. But he isn't the only one this time!

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11106300 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +1000 1561 1 8 full false 07 The beginning of wisdom 07 The beginning of wisdom Monkey encounters the danger of identity politics on hiring decisions, as Sandy enjoys some Chinese karaoke

]]> Monkey encounters the danger of identity politics on hiring decisions, as Sandy enjoys some Chinese karaoke

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11067736 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +1000 1421 1 7 full false 06 Even monsters can be people 06 Even monsters can be people Devil in me

This week Monkey explores the benefits/drawbacks of proportional representation v first past the post voting systems.

]]> Devil in me

This week Monkey explores the benefits/drawbacks of proportional representation v first past the post voting systems.

]]> jp Buzzsprout-11028792 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +1000 1471 1 6 full false 05 The Power of youth 05 The Power of youth We are young!
This week our heroes face a petulant youth who thinks everything old is rubbish., and encounter a thing worse than any demon - grasscutting

]]> We are young!
This week our heroes face a petulant youth who thinks everything old is rubbish., and encounter a thing worse than any demon - grasscutting

]]> jp Buzzsprout-10974144 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +1000 1470 1 5 full false 04 Monkey swallows the universe 04 Monkey swallows the universe Message in a bottle
Monkey this week covers the practicalities of power couples and cannibalistic mother in laws 

]]> Message in a bottle
Monkey this week covers the practicalities of power couples and cannibalistic mother in laws 

]]> jp Buzzsprout-10944428 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +1000 1512 1 4 full false 03 The great journey begins 03 The great journey begins And I would walk 500 miles...
Pigsy orders 37 portions of rice, who's paying the bill though?

]]> And I would walk 500 miles...
Pigsy orders 37 portions of rice, who's paying the bill though?

]]> john Buzzsprout-10906668 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +1000 1385 1 3 full false 02 Monkey turns Nursemaid 02 Monkey turns Nursemaid Happy nurse
Monkey educates us on the dangers of people having a lack of personal responsibility 

]]> Happy nurse
Monkey educates us on the dangers of people having a lack of personal responsibility 

]]> john Buzzsprout-10906659 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +1000 1373 1 2 full false 01 Monkey goes wild about Heaven 01 Monkey goes wild about Heaven Moving to the country, gonna eat me a lot of peaches!
Monkey discovers that job titles are not everything and gambling is a dangerous game

]]> Moving to the country, gonna eat me a lot of peaches!
Monkey discovers that job titles are not everything and gambling is a dangerous game

]]> john Buzzsprout-10906626 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +1000 1472 1 1 full false 00 Monkey Magic Podcast pilot 00 Monkey Magic Podcast pilot Monkey was a terrific tv series from Japan.
Revisit the journey of our heroes Tripitaka, Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy to India, fighting the demons and giving life lessons for the 21st century!

]]> Monkey was a terrific tv series from Japan.
Revisit the journey of our heroes Tripitaka, Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy to India, fighting the demons and giving life lessons for the 21st century!

]]> john Buzzsprout-10906568 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +1000 495 1 0 trailer false