Of Gods and Goblins

The First Shogun

In this episode we follow the early life of Yoshitsune, the Luke Skywalker of medieval Japan! Saved from execution by his mother's courage, Yoshitsune was exiled at an early age to a remote temple, where, according to legend, he learned swordsmanship and battle strategy from the great Goblin King Sojobo. It was the start of a long journey that will eventually see him reunited with his half-brother, Yoritomo - the future First Shogun of Japan...
Key figures in this episode:
Yoshitsune - younger half-brother of Yoritomo, the future First Shogun
Yoshitomo - father of Yoshitsune and Yoritomo
Lady Tokiwa - Yoshitomo's mistress; mother of Yoshitsune
Lord Kiyomori - Head of the Heike clan
Benkei - a giant monk
Kichiji - a gold merchant
Sojobo - Goblin King of the Tengu
Written and presented by Sean Bermingham.
Music and sound effects from Pond 5: www.pond5.com
The First Shogun podcast website: https://firstshogun.buzzsprout.com

Chapter

1. Footprints in the Snow (00:00:00)

2. Origins of a Legend (00:03:18)

3. Into the Lion's Den (00:05:51)

4. Exile to a Monastery (00:10:33)

5. The Tale of the Goblin King (00:12:06)

6. Luke Skywalker meets Robin Hood (00:15:39)

7. Battle on the Bridge (00:18:13)

8. The Duel at Kiyomizu (00:20:55)

9. To the City of Gold (00:22:55)