Mike introduces himself, reviews the details of the version of the book he's reading, and discusses his reasoning and goals behind starting this project. He also covers his notes from the Preface to the Revised Edition. Next time: Preface to the First Edition

• The version Mike is reading: The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1, Translated and Edited by Anthony C. Yu https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/J/bo12079590.html

• If you'd like to see and hear more from Mike, visit his website at michaelmaccubbin.com

• Intro Music: 雲宮迅音 (電視劇《西遊記》片頭曲) Remix by Michael MacCubbin

• ft. No Sleep Till Brooklyn by the Beastie Boys

• Outro Music: Gandhara - English Version by Godiego