Welcome back to It’s a Classic! It’s about time that we covered some stories from India, and where better to start than the Ramayana? It’s the Hindu epic that has everything from giant fire demons to a beautiful wedding! Join host Zion Lashua and guest Shawn Choi as they explore the beginning of the journey of Rama as he quests to save the world! 

This week, it's a Novis episode! Join host Shawn Choi as he guides Zion Lashua through an assortment of Korean fairy and folk tales! Learn about underworld journeys, a crazy hungry tiger, and the origin of the rooster! 

Today, we're trying something new! It's a quiz show format! Host Zion Lashua has come up with 10 questions for guest Shawn Choi. Can Shawn figure out the History from the BS Story, And if he can't, can you? Listen and play along as they discuss Frog goddesses, Spartan Disembowelment, and insane Hindu beasts! 

Demetrius is a man of many names! He is the Savior-God of Athens, the Fable, and most importantly the Besieger! Join host Zion Lashua as he is joined by his brothers, Quinn and Iago Lashua. The trio will explore giant siege machines, underground and undersea warfare, and the mole of Rhodes! 

You thought Caligula was bad? This week Zion Lashua is joined by Shawn Choi to talk about Nero. Join them as they learn about Nero's obsession with music, his foolproof plan to kill his own mother, and his genius when it comes to quelling rebellions! 

Today's story is one about transformed servants, a mysterious palace in the middle of the woods, and a beauty forced to marry a mysterious character! It's Cupid and Psyche of course! What were you thinking? Host Zion Lashua is joined by special guest Melanie Cruz. Join the two of them as they learn about early 2000's romance movies, venomous sheep, and the many powers of the god Pan. 

This time, it's some not-so-ancient tales from China! Host Zion Lashua guides guest Shawn Choi through tales of superpowered brothers,  a man who lost both feet for a rock, and a candy that may or may not get you killed! 

An army of elite gay lovers?! You're not dreaming, you're just listening to the most recent episode of the It's a Classic Podcast! Host Zion Lashua surprises guest Shawn Choi with an episode that he requested: The Sacred Band of Thebes. Besides these kings, this story also features assassinations, revolutions, and really long spears! 

It's the first episode of the It's a Classic Novis! Novis, meaning "reverse" in Latin will denote any episode where Zion Lashua is not the host, but instead the guest! Today, Shawn Choi regales us all with the tale of the Japanese creation myth. There's romance, drama, and a leech baby?! 

It's time to wrap up the story of Lucius and the Golden Ass! Zion Lashua is joined by Nicholas Cohn to explore the chaos of this story. Indulge in geysers of boiling wine, cheating wives, and a mysterious visit from a goddess!