Rephonic
Artwork for New Books in East Asian Studies

New Books in East Asian Studies

Marshall Poe
China
Japan
Taiwan
World War II
Hong Kong
Buddhism
East Asia
Nationalism
Cultural Revolution
North Korea
Human Rights
United States
Globalization
Chinese Literature
Libraries Of the Mind
Confucianism
Beijing
Colonialism
Cultural Memory
Chinese Characters

This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes1687Founded16 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Society & CultureHistory

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for New Books in East Asian Studies

Latest Episodes

A Guide to Mao’s China: Showing the Nation to Foreign Guests (Cornell UP, 2026) by Gavin Healy explores how tourism was reshaped during the Mao era. It follows the transformation of once-private travel agencies after 1949, the efforts of China's stat... more

n this podcast, North Korean refugees who visited the University of Bradford share their harrowing experiences of life in North Korea, escape, and the challenges of building new lives in freedom. They are supported by Freedom Speakers International (... more

China’s Date Debate: How Manchurian Scholars Rewrote World War II (U Michigan Press, 2026) by Dr. Emily Matson is an in-depth investigation of the Chinese Communist Party’s remapping of China’s World War II timeline from eight years (1937–1945) to fo... more

What do the people closest to power really think about the system they serve? That’s perhaps one of the most important questions one could ask about North Korea, still one of the world’s least understood countries.

Today, we’re joined by Jieun Baek,... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Sinica Podcast
Sinica PodcastKaiser Kuo
The China History Podcast
The China History PodcastLaszlo Montgomery
History of Japan
History of JapanIsaac Meyer
Pekingology
PekingologyCenter for Strategic and International Studies

Recent Guests

Yuri Pines
Author of China's Aristocratic Age, Politics and Power in the Springs and Autumns Period
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Episode: Yuri Pines, "China's Aristocratic Age: Politics and Power in the Springs-and-Autumns Period" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Chenchen Zhang
Associate Professor of International Relations at Durham University; host of the Xuchao Podcast
Durham University
Episode: Chenchen Zhang, "Easting the West: Theorizing the Postliberal Conjuncture from China" (Oxford UP, 2026)
Michael Aldrich
Author of Old Lhasa, A Biography
Camphor Press
Episode: Old Lhasa: A Biography of a Sacred City
Po-Yi Hung
Geographer at National Taiwan University
National Taiwan University
Episode: Po-Yi Hung, "Routes of Taiwan Tea: Mobility, Borders, and Territoriality" (U Washington Press, 2026)
Bruce Rutledge
Publisher and bookseller, founder of Chin Music Press
Chin Music Press
Episode: WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration with Bruce Rutledge
Don Weiss
Author of Echoes of Incense, A Pilgrimage in Japan
Author, Echoes of Incense
Episode: Echoes of Incense on the Shikoku Pilgrimage with Don Weiss
Xiaofan Amy Li
Associate Professor; author of The Aesthetics of Risk in Franco-East Asian Literatures
University College London; PhD from Queen's College, Cambridge
Episode: Xiaofan Amy Li, "The Aesthetics of Risk in Franco-East Asian Literatures" (Cambridge UP, 2026)
Paul French
Historian, author of The Last Emperor of China, Twilight of the Forbidden City
Author
Episode: Paul French, "The Last Emperor of China: Twilight of the Forbidden City" (St. Martin's Press, 2026)
M. G. Sheftall
Professor of Modern Japanese Cultural History and Communication at Shizuoka University
Shizuoka University
Episode: Hiroshima's Last Witnesses and Japan's Nuclear Future

Hosts

Nicholas Gordon
Host of the podcast channel focusing on East Asian studies within a scholarly network
Amy Chavez
Host associated with publishing-focused channels; coordinates interviews with authors and scholars
Sarah Bramow Ramos
Host on the New Books Network channel covering East Asian topics
Joe Ngai
McKinsey senior partner and book guest focusing on China strategy and economy

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Random review of recent listening

    Wide range of academic texts shared with their authors. Fascinating insights for people like me: non-academic who enjoys reading widely. Thanks to everyone involved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark New Zealand
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Some great listens.

    Some are more interesting than others but it’s worth it to find the gems. Recent episode with Harriet Evans was a wonderful one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eduardoj151
    United States6 years ago
  • Thank you

    Great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    奈堊ちゃと。
    Japan6 years ago
  • Really insightful

    I can't recommend this podcast enough to anyone interested in East Asian studies. I started listening to it because of its episodes on China, and I have never been disappointed. Carla Nappi is an amazing host, she really manages to bring out what each guest/book brings to the discipline in a structured and very enjoyable way. Her insightful questions make the conversation particularly accessible to anyone interested in the topic discussed (not just experts on the topic, which I really appreciate... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie-0987
    Switzerland8 years ago
  • East Asian studies series

    Absolutely superb. A wide range of eclectic subjects presented in an easy style. Very accessible and usually stimulates further investigation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    leopard_tortoise
    Hong Kong8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful host makes complex topics accessible to non-experts.
The host is praised for keeping discussions engaging and well-structured.
High-quality interviews with strong scholarly rigor and clear questions.
Guests are experts who bring deep research without overwhelming jargon.
Listener feedback often highlights accessibility and breadth of topics.

Top Society & Culture Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should KnowiHeartPodcasts
The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times Opinion
Notes from the Edge
Notes from the EdgeGamut Podcast Network
This American Life
This American LifeThis American Life
The Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & Mindset
The Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & MindsetDetermined Society Podcast | Overcoming Adversity & Mindset
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics RadioFreakonomics Radio + Stitcher

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Old Lhasa: A Biography of a Sacred City
Q: Why a biography? Why not a history?
Aldrich explains that visualizing the city as a character allows the reader to experience Tibetan history through living memory and personal encounters, making the material more accessible to curious readers while still rigorous.
Yuri Pines, "China's Aristocratic Age: Politics and Power in the Springs-and-Autumns Period" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Q: Maybe we can start by setting where this book sits in China's very long history. What is the Springs and Autumns Period?
The guest explains it's a three-century fragmentation after the Zhou collapse, with many small states, absence of a single hegemon, and a framework of rituals and norms that attempted to stabilize inter-state relations, though these norms were frequently tested and ultimately eroded as power politics intensified.
WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration with Bruce Rutledge
Q: What inspired Chin Music Press to publish We Hereby Refuse and how did the project come together with the Wing Luke Museum?
The publisher describes how the project grew from a desire to illuminate Japanese American resistance and how collaborations with museums like Wing Luke helped make these stories accessible beyond academia, balancing scholarly content with visually engaging graphic novels.
WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration with Bruce Rutledge
Q: Let's kick off with a question you must have answered a thousand times. The name, Chin Music Press.
The name comes from a baseball slang term meaning a high, tight pitch; it became the identity for a label focused on edgy, language-centered publishing, with no direct connection to Asia despite the focus of their books.
Echoes of Incense on the Shikoku Pilgrimage with Don Weiss
Q: When are you finishing your gratitude pilgrimage?
Weiss plans to finish in mid-December, continuing his gratitude-centered approach to pilgrimage and the related YouTube documentation.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About New Books in East Asian Studies

What is New Books in East Asian Studies about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A scholarly interview series that features authors and researchers discussing recently published works on East Asian studies. Episodes span history, religion, politics, design, and transnational topics, often anchored by archival discoveries, fieldwork anecdotes, and methodological approaches such as narrative theory and cross-cultural analysis. Listeners likely include researchers, graduate students, and academics who value rigorous historical context, nuanced regional perspectives, and accessible explanations that connect East Asia's past to present-day debates. A notable strength is its breadth: episodes cover China, Japan, Korea, and broader regional conversations with a mix of monographs, archival sources, and wide-ranging intellectual... more

Where can I find podcast stats for New Books in East Asian Studies?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for New Books in East Asian Studies. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to New Books in East Asian Studies and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does New Books in East Asian Studies get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for New Books in East Asian Studies, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for New Books in East Asian Studies?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for New Books in East Asian Studies, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does New Books in East Asian Studies have?

To see how many followers or subscribers New Books in East Asian Studies has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to New Books in East Asian Studies?

These podcasts share a similar audience with New Books in East Asian Studies:

1. Sinica Podcast
2. New Books in Critical Theory
3. The China History Podcast
4. History of Japan
5. Pekingology

How many episodes of New Books in East Asian Studies are there?

New Books in East Asian Studies launched 16 years ago and published 1687 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact New Books in East Asian Studies?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for New Books in East Asian Studies?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for New Books in East Asian Studies from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for New Books in East Asian Studies?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of New Books in East Asian Studies. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on New Books in East Asian Studies?

Recent guests on New Books in East Asian Studies include:

1. Yuri Pines
2. Chenchen Zhang
3. Michael Aldrich
4. Po-Yi Hung
5. Bruce Rutledge
6. Don Weiss
7. Xiaofan Amy Li
8. Paul French

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days