NoSleep4Dramas Podcast

I can't believe it is October already! We are entering Spooky season. Before we do though, The NoSleep4Dramas podcast needs to WRAP-UP September. Today's episode is definitely on the shorter side.

In Episode 41 of the NoSleep4Dramas podcast, Caitlin wraps up September 2024 and gets ready for October 2024 Caitlin discusses what dramas she completed in September 2024. She gives her thoughts and opinions on these completed dramas in the first half of the episode. In the second half of the episode, Caitlin discusses October. Caitlin discusses what dramas she is looking forward to in October 2024 and her watch plans for the month.

This podcast episode and blogpost with the same title go hand in hand. The podcast and/or the blogpost can be a companion for each other. Feel free to check one or both out. The blogpost is now live on the blog. You will find links to all the dramas and other blogposts discussed in today's episode in the September 2024 Wrap Up blogpost.

The information given in this episode is the most up-to-date information that Caitlin had when she recorded this episode. So, if another drama is introduced in the future or we get a streaming site for a drama and the information is not in this episode or on the blogpost, that is why. That new information did not exist when Caitlin recorded the episode/wrote the blogpost.

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I posted a podcast episode about Youku's conference and all of the dramas they announced. Here is IQIYI's episode for the podcast. Once to twice a year, the major web platforms in China holds events to announce their upcoming dramas they plan to release/start to make in the following year and/or for the rest of the year. This event is to gain excitement for these upcoming dramas and to let people what Cdramas to get excited for.

About a week ago, IQIYI held this event for the Cdramas to be released for the rest of 2024 and new Cdramas to be released/made in 2025. In this episode, I talk about the Chinese dramas that caught my attention and explain why I am excited for the dramas I list. Just like I did in the Youku Dramas podcast episode.

I listed out 20 or so dramas that they mentioned in this event. What upcoming IQIYI Cdramas caught your attention? What are you excited for?

The List of the IQIYI dramas I mentioned in this episode will be up on the blog as a blogpost as well. You can go listen to that now on the podcast or read it on the blog

IQIYI Cdramas mentioned in this episode:

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In Episode 39 of the NoSleep4Dramas Podcast, Caitlin looks through her current watchlist for September 2024. Caitlin discusses all of the dramas that are on her current watchlist. Caitlin started with a clean slate so, all of the dramas/anime mentioned are BRAND NEW! If it is on Caitlin's Current watchlist, she discusses it in this episode. Caitlin also mentions some of the dramas/variety shows she is planning to add to her current watchlist in the future at the end of the episode. WE FINALLY HAVE A NEW WATCHLIST OUT THIS MONTH!

The MY WATCHLIST podcast episode and/or the MY WATCHLIST blogpost can be a companion for each other. Feel free to check one or both out. You will find links to all the dramas discussed in today's episode in that blogpost. Check out the blog as well for past Current Watchlist blogposts.

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*BONUS EPISODE*

Why you might ask is Caitlin releasing a bonus episode on a random Monday - Answer because she felt like it. Caitlin explains more in detail of why in the episode for today.

Today's Bonus episode is a Chinese Drama review for the 2019 Cdrama the Longest Day in Chang'An. In Episode 38 Caitlin does the usual format of a drama review from her podcast. In the first part of the episode, Caitlin gives a short synopsis, goes over the cast and then gives her overall general review of the drama. The rest of the episode she states what she loved about the drama and what could have been better.

THIS IS A SPOILER FREE REVIEW ALL THE WAY THROUGH! You can listen to the entire episode without being spoiled on anything so, you don't have to worry about that.

I hope you enjoy this surprise BONUS review today.

Special shout out in this episode to the drama podcast Chasing Dramas which you can find on Spotify to listen too

As always, there is a Review of The Longest Day in Chang'An up on the blog as well. It can be a companion to this episode and also an outline to what is mentioned in this review. Feel free to check one or both out.

The Longest Day in Chang'An is available on VIKI and it is a Youku drama.

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Once to twice a year, the major web platforms in China holds events to announce their upcoming dramas they plan to release/start to make in the following year and/or for the rest of the year. This event is to gain excitement for these upcoming dramas and to let people what Cdramas to get excited for.

About a week ago, Youku held this event for the Cdramas to be released for the rest of 2024 and new Cdramas to be released/made in 2025. I figured I would start a series where I talk about the Chinese dramas that caught my attention and explain why I am excited for the dramas I list. I plan to do this type of episode any time a web platform holds these types of events during the year because WHO DOESN'T LIKE TALKING ABOUT NEW DRAMAS!

Today's episode is all about Youku. I listed out 20 dramas they mentioned in this event. What upcoming Youku Cdramas caught your attention? What are you excited for?

The List of the Youku dramas I mentioned in this episode will be up on the blog as a blogpost as well. You can go listen to that now on the podcast or read it on the blog

Youku Cdramas mentioned in this episode:

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On Episode 36 of the NoSleep4Dramas Podcast, Caitlin has another movie review for everyone. The first part of the episode as always, Caitlin goes over the cast, says a short synopsis of the movie and gives a non-spoiler first impressions/review of the movie. The rest of the episode after the spoiler warning, Caitlin dives into the action and destruction that is Godzilla Minus One. She discusses topics such as Godzilla, the human element and the music. Caitlin goes into detail about different scenes on the movie and the characters involved.

As always, there is a Review of Godzilla Minus One up on the blog as well. It can be a companion to this episode and also an outline to what is mentioned in this review. Feel free to check one or both out.

The JMovie Godzilla Minus One (in both color and black & white) is out now on Netflix - GO WATCH IT NOW!

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August is complete and We move onto a new month, September. In Episode 35 of the NoSleep4Dramas podcast, Caitlin wraps up August 2024 and gets ready for September 2024 which she hopes is less busy and she gets more time to watch dramas/catch up on dramas she missed. Caitlin discusses what dramas she completed in August 2024. She gives her thoughts and opinions on these completed dramas in the first half of the episode. In the second half of the episode, Caitlin discusses September. Caitlin discusses what dramas she is looking forward to in September 2024 and her watch plans for the month.

This podcast episode and blogpost with the same title go hand in hand. The podcast and/or the blogpost can be a companion for each other. Feel free to check one or both out. The blogpost is now live on the blog. You will find links to all the dramas and other blogposts discussed in today's episode in the August 2024 Wrap Up blogpost.

The information given in this episode is the most up-to-date information that Caitlin had when she recorded this episode. So, if another drama is introduced in the future or we get a streaming site for a drama and the information is not in this episode or on the blogpost, that is why. That new information did not exist when Caitlin recorded the episode/wrote the blogpost.

Dramas Mentioned:

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Caitlin is back with another VERSUS SHOWDOWN episode. This is a series where Caitlin pits 2 separate dramas/anime/movies etc. against each other. She does 2 mini reviews of both of the dramas/anime/movies etc she watched and then talks about the similarities and differences between the two. Finally, at the end, coming to the conclusion on which one she might like better.

This week, Caitlin is discussing Yu Yu Hakusho (Anime) VS Yu Yu Hakusho (Jdrama Live Adaption). Which one did Caitlin like better? What similarities and differences did Caitlin find between this anime and Japanese movie? SPOILER ALERT - SHE FOUND A LOT! Which one would Caitlin recommend watching? Tune in to this week's episode to find out!

If you have watched this anime and/or Jdrama, please weigh in on the discussion. Let Caitlin know if you agree or disagree with her opinions. Did you see more similarities/differences that Caitlin did not point out? Which one did you like more if you had to compare the two?

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On Episode 33 of the NoSleep4Dramas Podcast, Caitlin decided to switch it up and review a Korean Movie on the podcast. THE FIRST MOVIE REVIEW ON THE PODCAST! The first part of the episode as always, Caitlin goes over the cast, says a short synopsis of the movie and gives a non-spoiler first impressions/review of the movie. The rest of the episode after the spoiler warning, Caitlin dives into the action/comedy movie Mission Cross. She discusses topics such as the lead couple, the comedy and the 3 cop side characters. Caitlin also touches on some of the parts of the movie that she feels could have been better such as the pacing.

As always, there is a Review of Mission Cross up on the blog now as well. It can be a companion to this episode and also an outline to what is mentioned in this review. Feel free to check one or both out.

The KMovie Mission Cross is out now on Netflix

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FIRST CDRAMA REVIEW FOR THE PODCAST! (Caitlin hopes to do a lot more on the podcast in the future.)

On Episode 32 of the NoSleep4Dramas Podcast, Caitlin reviews the Cdrama Blossoms in Adversity. The first part of the episode, Caitlin goes over the cast, says a short synopsis of the drama and gives a non-spoiler first impressions/review of the drama. The rest of the episode, Caitlin dives into Blossoms in Adversity. She discusses what things she liked such as the fact that this is a female centered drama and what she did not like such as the ending. Caitlin knows this review is LONG over due and glad that she can finally get it out to you guys. If you want Caitlin to review any dramas or movies, comment or contact Caitlin on any of the below social media accounts.

As always, there is a Review of Blossoms in Adversity up on the blog now as well. It can be a companion to this episode and also an outline to what is mentioned in this review. Feel free to check one or both out.

Blossoms in Adversity can be watched on VIKI right now.

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