The Hansel and Gretel Code

The kids make their way back home, anachronisms abound, and cultures shift as Norman Mailer, Marshall McLuhan, and Ben Johnson kick off our wholly irreverent proceedings...Part 1 [06:35] - In which we put the hermetic seal of approval on the Light of the Silvery Moon.Part 2 [19:57] - In which we do some dream work, and get creative with pizza dough and a bowl of alphabet soup. Then, somebody turns on the light and totally spoils the romantic mood.Part 3 [50:45] - In which we run into a coupla’ few anachronisms: Dostoyevsky meets Jesse Helms, Mad Libs goes Medieval, and Pope Leo meets Rod Blagojevich, the ex-governor of Illinois.Part 4 [1:11:22] - In which Steven Pinker fixes everything, Frau Holzhacker tells the truth, and Billy Graham does some preaching to the choir. We also decide we’re not workaholics, and get ourselves ready to hit the fast forward button.*Music and Sound credits for this episode (44) are — as usual — SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*Chapter Titles, and extra material (auf Deutsch) read by Anna Jacobsen**Original Fairytale text (manuscript version auf Deutsch) read by Jürgen Lexow * *English translation of the original manuscript version read by Nicole Warner***Librivox recording of Hänsel und Gretel (final version auf Deutsch) read by Stephan Gambke***Librivox recording of Hansel and Gretel (final version in English) read by Deborah Knight**check out John Giannini’s excellent book on Jungian Typology - Compass of the SoulThe Scientific Method - wiki pageThe Carmina Burana - wiki pageThe Gospel According to the Mark of Silver - wiki page

we finally get the bottom-line scoop on Gretel’s crying jags, and answer the 2 burning questions of Western Culture and Civilization over a couple of hot pastrami on ciabatasPART 1 [03:24]In which we find a deep and abiding connection between The Stooges and mysticism, and ask the burning question of Western Culture and Civilization: Is it okay to wear socks with sandals?PART 2 [21:49]In which we figure out exactly why ayahuasca tourism is boomingPART 3 [39:59]In which we start filling in Gretel’s backstory over a couple of hot pastrami sandwiches, and can’t help but notice that somebody is constantly mopping the floorsPART 4 [58:38]In which we do some Provençal provenance proofing, make a gratuitous reference to Taxicab Confessions, and ask that other major question of Western Culture and Civilization: Does the pope shit in the woods?PART 5 [1:16:42]In which we learn that a mystic is a mystic is a mystic, and realize that a cynic is a cynic is a cynicPART 6 [1:31:25]In which we combine ciabata and cardiology in a zen koan and end up with the definitive definition of grace*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles, and extra material (auf Deutsch) read by Anna Jacobsen**Original German Fairytale text (manuscript version) read by Jürgen Lexow * *English translation of the 1819 snippet read by Nicole Warner* *Laboratorio Artigianale di Fandonie recording of Nennillo e Nennella (in Neapolitan dialect) read by Domenico D'Agostino***Librivox recording of Nennello and Nennella (in English) read by Joy Chan**Music and Sound credits for this episode (43) are — as usual — SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…Wanna support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process...? Buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In this episode we dish on the Grimm’s secret obsession with revenge, and solve the mystery of the stepmother switcheroo once and for allPART 1 [04:32] - In which we learn that the Grimms are running a blue light special on sexual reassignment surgeryPART 2 [11:54] - In which we read a troubling bible story, repeat a cliché that’s anything but woke, and come across more famous last words that aren’t last wordsPART 3 [21:16] - In which we peek into someone’s diary and find plenty of insults, grudges, hearsay, vulgarity, and petty peevish gossip PART 4 [32:28] - In which we find the Grimms in Latin class, congratulating themselves on being the class clownsPART 5 [41:29] - In which we find a bag full of jelly donuts, visit a gigantic, romantic library, and finally put a bow on these last 4 episodes of politics as usual*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles, and extra material (auf Deutsch) read by Anna Jacobsen**Original German Fairytale text (manuscript version) read by Jürgen Lexow *  *Librivox recording of Hänsel und Gretel (auf Deutsch) read by Stephan Gambke**Librivox recording of Hansel and Gretel (in English) read by Bob Neufeld**Music and Sound credits for this episode (42) are — as usual — SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

The Grimm brothers challenge Goldfinger to a high stakes game of dominos. Nobody wins but somebody orders a pineapple pizza and history starts repeating itself. Dominos fall, Richie Havens sings, and the Grimm boys show their true color(s)PART 1 [03:51] In which we quote some experts, and boldly go where none of them have gone beforePART 2 [08:17] In which we start counting dominos, while the Grimms become migrant workers and ex-patsPART 3 [20:53] In which we name a few more falling dominos, and make a necessary political comparison because history just keeps repeating itselfPART 4 [33:23] In which we watch the final seven dominos fall and, after a leak, see them go viralPART 5 [41:29] In which we find the brothers locked into an epic battle with a Bond villain, armed only with a feather pen and invisible ink*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles, 1819 version, and Grimms’ Preface material read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode (41) are — as usual — SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep.40 the Grimms try making literary magic and pull everything but the kitchen sink out of their, um, hats. Consider it an act of Bogus Pocus. Part 1 [02:38] - In which we complain about the Grimms’ complaining, but then we cut to the chase, and name the guy who got their peppers hot in the first place... we also introduce his wife — who was known to be pretty hot stuff herselfPart 2 [13:35] - In which we visit a famous gym, a famous palace, a famous promise, and some famous last wordsPart 3 [37:46] - In which we get the inside scoop on a blockbuster real estate deal, make a gratuitous connection between Hell’s Kitchen and Dragnet, and an equally gratuitous reference to German fraternity hijinks Part 4 [53:03] - In which J. Edgar Hoover, Henry Kissinger, Steve Bannon, Richard J. Daley, and George Wallace walk into a bar, and order hardboiled eggs. 500 students try walking in the opposite direction.Part 5 [1:02:35] - In which we prove that Wilhelm Grimm tried to write the German version of War and Peace, and cram it all into one single wordPart 6 [1:13:23] - In which we follow the Grimms to Charley’s Bath House for a little schvitz, a lotta fake news, and a major switch to channel 13, er I mean Article 13, and our next 2 episodes*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles, 1819 version, and Grimms’ Preface material read by Anna Jacobsen**Original German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow**English translation of the 1819 snippet read by Nicole Warner**Librivox recording of Hänsel and Gretel (auf Deutsch) (1840 version) read by Stephan Gambke**Librivox recording of Hansel and Gretel (in English) (1840 version) read by Deborah Knight**Music and Sound credits for this episode (40) are — as usual — SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep.39 the Grimms write a clunky, cranky op-ed piece and raise the ghost of Virgil SollozzoPart 1 [11:16] - In which we find the Grimms embellishing the truth, and sneaking some personal complaints into the story… complaints that only you and I were supposed to hearPart 2 [17:58] - In which we debate the meaning of belief in turtles and end up with too many hot dogs and politics as usualPart 3 [30:55] - In which we find the N-Word carved into that tree branch thingy: NAPOLEON *transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles, 1819 version, and Grimms’ Preface material read by Anna Jacobsen**Original German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow**English translation of the manuscript read by Nicole Warner**Music and Sound credits for this episode (39) are — as usual — SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep. 38 we learn a new catchphrase, there's more talk about baked goods, and the Grimms pitch us a few balls and strikesPart 1 [04:49] - In which we do some clock watching, and try to guess what’s really being sold in the Vatican bakery shopPart 2 [14:44] - In which we repeat ourselves, and hear something very scary, and very new, and very scary, and very newPart 3 [24:09] - In which we discover that the Grimms are ritual elders, and that they’ve absconded with GodPart 4 [38:41] - In which we discover the connection between Martin Luther, Walt Whitman, and the Beatles*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Original German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow**English translation of the manuscript read by Nicole Warner**Music and Sound credits for this episode (36) are — as usual — SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep.37 we smell something fishy, meet a member of the Illuminati, and discover the source of the famous imposter syndrome Part 1 [07:37] - In which we're told: the check's in the mailPart 2 [26:59] - In which we hear a dead German poet talking poetry, and a dead German philosopher talking smack... we have reason to mention the Illuminati, and a Facebook group that pre-dates Facebook. Hell, we even have time for a little poetry cornerPart 3 [59:32] - In which we find out that instead of a bedtime story, Hansel and Gretel is more like the Book of Job: a wake-up call of biblical proportion*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Original German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow**English translation of the manuscript read by Nicole Warner**Music and Sound credits for this episode (36) are — as usual — SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep.36 we rub some sticks together, light a campfire, and roast some heretical marshmallows Part 1 [07:07] - In which we learn why Ed Sullivan didn’t want Jim Morrison singing his full-throat version of Light my Fire on live TV Part 2 [26:44] - In which Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer shows up on New Year’s Eve and separates the party goers from the party poopers Part 3 [37:35] - In which we stumble upon a campfire of biblical proportion.  Believe me, we’re talking BIG here. This thing is huge.*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Original German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow **Librivox recording of Hänsel and Gretel (auf Deutsch) read by Stephan Gambke**Librivox recording of Hansel and Gretel (in English) read by Deborah Knight**Music and Sound credits for this episode (36) are — as usual — SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me… If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep.35 we let the cat out of the bag, and Hansel gets a lesson in the missionary positionPart 1 [08:28] - In which we let the cat out of the bag, give her a nice old Nordic name, and before you know it, hooray, it’s Friday!Part 2 [33:27] - In which we discuss the missionary position on Easter Sunday, and discover a funky medieval connection between pewter dishes and the genius behind Blade Runner*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Original German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow **Music and Sound credits for this episode (35) are — as usual — SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep. 34 we visit Switzerland and India, and find that we all need more cowbellPart 1 [03:20] - In which we see how the head is often clueless concerning what the heart knows, and what the heart wants... and what it wants is: Swiss cheese???Part 2 [23:43] - In which Hansel tells a little white lie… we go scouring the internet in search of the truth, and all we can find is some long-winded, papal bull.sh... er, I mean declaration*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Original German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow **Music and Sound credits for this episode (34) are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep. 33 we have one hell of an early wake-up call, and wish we were all back in West Virginia??? Part 1 [05:43] - In which we have cause to mention the Anabaptists, and, uh oh, it’s time to make the donutsPart 2 [22:26] - In which we have real teamwork... and, some historic subterfuge Part 3 [26:35] - In which nostalgia plays an interesting part in the action *transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Original German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow **Music and Sound credits for this episode (33) are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep. 32 Hansel takes a well deserved snooze while we contemplate the difference between Plan A and Plan BPart 1 [04:40] - In which we do some late night thinking about Plan APart 2 [08:43] - In which we do some more thinking about Plan A, and find out what Plan B is all aboutPart 3 [17:59] - In which the Grimms bring up a famous little point of Reformed theology*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Original German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow **Librivox Fairytale reading (auf Deutsch) by Stephan Gambke**Librivox Fairytale reading (in English) by Bob Neufeld**Music and Sound credits for this episode (32) are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep. 31 we spill the beans on Hermes Trismegistus, the Magic 8-Ball, and Hansel's Strange Uncle AlbertPart 1 [03:34] - In which we spill the beans on Hermes Trismegistus and find out what kind of hat he doesn't wearPart 2 [15:51] - In which we read the most infamous passage in Antiquity, and find out what Hermes Trismegistus has to do with mowing the lawnPart 3 [27:58] - In which we discover the true origin of the Magic 8-Ball, and meet some famous Talking Heads who won't, er, I mean, can't give autographsPart 4 [37:08] - In which we introduce Hansel’s Strange Uncle, Big Albert: another medieval screw-ball, er, I mean 8-ball, makerPart 5 [42:03] - In which we check the links in a golden chain and drop a few famous names, like Moe, Larry, and Elvis*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode (31) are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep. 30 we find the real Doctor Faust, John Oliver, and a Renaissance MeToo movement, all hidden within the symbolism of Hansel's Moon RocksPart 1 [03:34] - In which we meet the real Dr. Faustus and find out he was the Julia Child of Renaissance magicPart 2 [15:51] - In which we learn about the connection between AI, the Magic 8 Ball, and a couple of little black poodlesPart 3 [27:58] - In which the real Dr. Faust pulls a John Oliver and pisses off a whole bunch of Renaissance intellectualsPart 4 [37:08] - In which we participate in a thinking man’s magical spelling beePart 5 [42:03] - In which we all have a Renaissance MeToo moment*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode (30) are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show, support your own Intuition, and eventually help speed up the production process you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep. 29 we get hold of a super-early draft of Life of Brian, a former pimp and gangbanger regales us with his exploits, and we order pizza but end up with a messy plate of stew, instead. Part 1 [08:04] - In which the all time greatest game of Simon Says gets its due Recognitions.Part 2 [14:40] - In which we hear about the origins of Pizzagate from 1700 years ago, and end up with a messy plate of stew instead of pizza.*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode (29) are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show (and eventually help speed up the production process) you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In Ep. 28 we get an apology from a Vatican PR specialist, we meet the guy who invented Simon Says, and we do some “Fair and Balanced” reporting on what’s gospel and what’s not.Part 1 [05:03] - In which we listen in on a game of Vatican telephone, hear about the earliest Marvel comic book ever written, and pick up some titillating bit of  gospel, er, I mean gossipPart 2 [12:24] - In which we do some “Fair and Balanced” reportingPart 3 [21:04] - In which we get the deets on the first ever game of Simon SaysPart 4 [25:02] - In which we get chased off the Vatican lawn, and find out how they dealt with January 6th two thousand years ago*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode (28) are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show (and eventually help speed up the production process) you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In episode 27 we go on a magical mystery tour through the dark tunnel of Theurgy, looking for the real Simon MagusPart 1 [09:05] - In which we finally meet the Cumean Sibyl and learn about her travel agency businessPart 2 [20:49] - In which we get to choose a summer camp, the Vatican, um, "opens the books," and we get to play a game of telephone*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode (27) are (as usual) SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...*got a question… or just wanna say hi…? Talk to me…*If you'd like to support the show (and eventually help speed up the production process) you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In E. 26 we stick our noses deeper into the magical darkness of Hermeticism, get deeper insight into the Emerald Tablet, and find a new connection between Hansel's Moon rocks and Hermes Trismegistus: in SwedenPart 1 [11:15] - In which we fall asleep while reading the Emerald Tablet, and find ourselves dreaming about some furry cousin of Rocky the Flying SquirrelPart 2 [21:23] - In which we read what some Wikipedia editors have to say about Hermeticism, and then we do some alternate thinking for ourselvesPart 3 [32:38] - In which we get on the Time Machine and take a little trip to look for the real Hermes Trismegistus — in Sweden?*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode (26) are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...got a question… or just wanna say hi…?Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show (and eventually help speed up the production process) you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In E. 25 we hit a fairytale fashion show, get a new urge to go chasing rabbits, and then we say hello to the numenPart 1 [02:11] - In which we watch Hansel trying to make enough coin to keep everyone’s shit togetherPart 2 [16:24] - In which we hit a fashion show of fairytale couture and end up giving three cheers for the designerPart 3 [22:24] - In which we discover one helluva a new urge, but then resist the urge to go, uh, chasing rabbitsPart 4 [32:35] - In which we say hello to the numen*transcripts and links for episode 25 are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow **Librivox Fairytale reading (auf Deutsch) by Stephan Gambke**Librivox Fairytale reading (English) by Bob Neufeld**Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...got a question… or just wanna say hi…?Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show (and eventually help speed up the production process) you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In episode 24 we take a whole lotta measurements, mix apples and oranges and oreos, and eventually have to flip a coinPart 1 [01:58] - In which we flip a coin and come up with a new definition for AIPart 2 [25:49] - In which we dabble a bit in astrology and alchemy, and end up tossing our moon rocks into a pondPart 3 [32:41] - In which we say a few prayers, make a few comparisons, and see how music from the 60s measures up to music from the 80s*transcripts and links for episode 24 are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Fairytale reading by Bob Neufeld**Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...got a question… or just wanna say hi…?Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show (and eventually help speed up the production process) you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! 

In episode 23 we bring back some moon rocks and get a lesson in Alchemy 101 Part 1 [05:01] - In which we turn on the projector and watch some home movies of a moon landing, and then we find out that our intuition is on a mission: to ChicagoPart 2 [23:13] - In which we get a lesson in Alchemy 101, and…um…phew…!*transcripts and links for each episode are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow **Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...got a question… or just wanna say hi…?Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show (and eventually help speed up the production process) you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks! — okay, so a beer might slow down the process, but I gotta take a break SOMEtime...! 

In E.022 we have a Medieval Mr. Rogers Moment as Hansel gets himself ready to make some real magic Part 1 [06:59] - In which we watch the little brother escape all conscious control; we send Penn and Teller up the tree, and then we get ready for some real magic when the Grimms hand us a GrimoirePart 2 [20:08] - In which the Grimms give us a Medieval Mr. Rogers moment, and then invite us to a limbo party of biblical proportion*transcripts and links for all episodes of The Hansel and Gretel Code are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow **Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...got a question...?Talk to me… *transcripts and links for episode 22 are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow **Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...got a question… or just wanna say hi…?Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show (and eventually help speed up the production process) you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks!

In E. 021 we find out that the left hand knows exactly what the right hand is up toPart 1 [07:20]: In which we hear about the Yin and Yang of Hansel and Gretel, and spend a few sleepless nights trying to figure out what GRACE has to do with insomnia Part 2 [20:23]: In which we find out that the Grimms put out a contract on the first Frau Holzhacker Part 3 [32:32]: In which we turn on the waterworks and raise a few feminist hackles Part 4 [39:54]: In which we partner up and make a very bold prediction*transcripts and links for episode 21 are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow **Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...got a question… or just wanna say hi…?Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show (and eventually help speed up the production process) you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks!

In episode 20 we break out the philologic toolbox and end up with a casket of real fairytale goldPart 1 [04:54] - In which we find Socrates moonlighting as a Taxi DriverPart 2 [14:30] - In which we go metal detecting in a library and find that our breadcrumb trail is leading us on a detour to ItalyPart 3 [29:29] - In which we take a little cruise on a very famous ship, tune into a medieval comedy central, and find a couple of grown men calling each other namesPart 4 [40:42] - In which we go on a wild goose chase across Germany and end up in JUST the right corner of JUST the right library, where we find just the right sentence on just the right page in just the right book on just the right shelf... and holy kamoly... we find honest-to-god REAL FAIRYTALE GOLD*transcripts and links for episode 20 are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...got a question… or just wanna say hi…?Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show (and eventually help speed up the production process) you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks!

In episode 19 we attend one of those dinner theater thingy-s where we catch a show, and get served a heaping portion of steak tartare with a side of blood sausagePart 1 [05:23] - In which we find out that there are a helluva lot of cannibals among us — and not ALL of them are zombiesPart 2 [15:37] - In which we board the Time Machine and get ourselves invited to the world’s first toga partyPart 3 [39:03] - In which we discover a family that’s even more dysfunctional than the Holzhackers, find a terrific alternative to facebook and the metaverse, and then hear about a bonus episode we can’t refuse*transcripts and links for episode 19 are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...got a question… or just wanna say hi…?Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show (and eventually help speed up the production process) you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks!

In episode 18 we take a close look at the bearded lady, visit one of Al Capone’s favorite hangouts, and find the historic typo responsible for everyone’s bad consciencePart 1 [06:17] - In which we join a mob, walk through some celebrity’s split-level house, and then finally get to see the bearded lady, up close and personalPart 2 [23:33] - In which we inspect the Vatican’s nuclear arsenal, throw around some Mardi Gras beads, and run into the big Catch-22 of Western CulturelPart 3 [38:35] - In which we hold our first dead poet, podcast poetry slam, and then listen in as a couple of guys in the outfit get an assignment from the big bossPart 4 [1:09:08] - In which we take a little trip on the time machine to read somebody else’s mail, and end up learning how a typo made an awful lotta people confuse Frau Holzhacker with St. Teresa*transcripts and links for episode 18 are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...got a question… or just wanna say hi…?Talk to me…If you'd like to support the show (and eventually help speed up the production process) you can buy me a coffee or a beer @ ko-fi.com Thanks!

In episode 17 we hit the jackpot by dumpster diving, get ourselves one helluva fancy box, and then attend not one, but 3 barbecues, one of which is guaranteed to give us all goose bumpsPart 1 [08:24] - In which we find that the gingerbread in our story is not only missing a key ingredient: Selbstwertgefühl, it had a weird, bitter substitute baked into it: SelbstverliebtheitPart 2 [17:12] - In which somebody roasts the most famous goose in history and the story goes viralPart 3 [36:31] - In which we get invited to a bris - with a barbecue celebration to follow — but we have to drive through a busy construction zone in order to get there*transcripts and links for episode 17 are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...got a question… or just wanna say hi…?Talk to me…

In episode 16 we meet the Real Housewives of Casa Holzhacker, as well as a few Holzhacker, um, blood relativesPart 1 [02:21] - In which we spend a little quality time with, the, uh, FAMILY...Part 2 [07:17] - In which we get awfully serious about comedy... by chopping onions...???Part 3 [18:09] - In which we zig and zag our way through a dense, dark thicket of devilish doubts and arrive at the other end with a completely clear conscience...*transcripts and links for all episodes of The Hansel and Gretel Code are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow **Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...got a question...?Talk to me…

In episode 15 we deconstruct some famous celebrity recipes and then go shopping for used cars and kitchen appliancesI call it: the nuclear powered toaster ovenPart 1 [04:08] - in which we learn the original recipe for baking gingerbread cookiesPart 2 [11:33] - in which we cook up some Ayahuasca, hallucinate a scene from the Godfather, and find a month old box of Chinese take-out, um, fermenting, in the back of the fridgePart 3 [17:35] - in which we re-boot our computers, er, I mean homefires, rent Angels with Dirty Faces, and then go kick some tires on a used car lotPart 4 [35:11] - in which we discover that this recipe calls for goat meat, comes right out of a famous celebrity cookbook, and involves a Bond GirlPart 5 [48:19] - in which we meet the inventor of the nuclear powered toaster oven*transcripts and links for episode 15 are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow *Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzspecial thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...Talk to me...and please take a listen to my other podcasts at: kristo.artandkristo.com

In this episode we find out why the deity is really a ham actor whose favorite hang out is that famous sleaze joint known as: Between a Rock and a Hard PlacePart 1 [01:40] - in which we find out why such a nasty, awful thing is happening to such a nice, humble guyPart 2 [09:58] - in which we ask a few crucial questions, like: whaddya mean, US...??? and: Hey! Who left all of these dirty dishes???Part 3 [15:25] - in which we join the holy orgy, kama sutra... er, I mean, uh, you know: Transformation can be funPart 4 [24:45] - in which we find out that we might be on the wrong road — and probably because somebody sabotaged our GPSPart 5 [29:24] - in which we end up at Niagara Falls — again — and this time, we can just about see someone poking their nose through that huge wall of waterPart 6 [41:50] - in which we find out exactly what NOT to do when things go south*transcripts and links for all episodes of The Hansel and Gretel Code are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyz*special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...Talk to me…

In this episode we ask lots of annoying questions, there's an ominous knock on the door, and we all end up on Saturday Night Live...welcome to Episode 13 of The Hansel and Gretel Code!Part 1 [01:48] - in which we set off in search of a nice, calming grande mocha frappuccinoPart 2 [04:03] - in which we find ourselves in a George Romero movie with zombies and trolls, and nothing but a shovel for a weaponPart 3 [11:04] - in which we find out that we really don’t need a boat after all, although we do have to be careful about who we open the door to*transcripts and links for this episode (13) are available at: betweenthelines.xyz*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**Music and Sound credits for this episode (13) are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...Talk to me…

In this episode we go grocery shopping, find an original Roman recipe for soul food, and crash a medieval Super Bowl party to catch the play of the millennium on instant replay...[04:48] Part 1 - in which we say grace and get lost looking for the frozen pizzas[09:58] Part 2 - in which we reach the checkout counter and find that some demon is demanding our whole paycheck... it rains like a... and um, we do get really potty-mouthed[17:29] Part 3 - in which we turn on Wide World of Sports and watch a 3 day medieval Super Bowl played in the snow[28:56] Part 4 - in which we run into the earliest soup nazi, and find out that Shark Week is coming early this year*transcripts and links for episode 12 are available at: betweenthelines.xyzand please take a listen to my other podcasts at: kristo.artandkristo.com*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen** Librivox recording of the baptized version of the tale read by Bob Neufeld**Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for nearly all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...Talk to me…

In this episode we have dinner with the Donners and the Dickens, somebody says grace, and then we have a limbo party...[03:53] Part 1  - in which we fail to read the fine print and get stuck with a bunch of insurance disclaimers[06:30] Part 2 - in which we have a medieval 9/11, read about it in a Norwegian novel, and seat the Donner Party for dinner[10:41] Part 3 -in which life throws us a limbo party to see how low we can go[17:07] Part 4 - in which we turn to prayer as an answer to all our questions*transcripts and links for episode 11 are available at: betweenthelines.xyzand please take a listen to my other podcasts at: kristo.artandkristo.com*Chapter Titles read by Anna Jacobsen**German Fairytale text read by Jürgen Lexow **Music and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...Talk to me…

In this episode we have a whole lotta friends over for cards, and serve pie for dessert...[01:02] Part 1 - in which we find 2 Super-Virgos following their bliss[04:03] Part 2 - in which we travel the world and knock-out the knock-offs[09:34] Part 3 - in which we moonlight as fairytale census-takers[12:01] Part 4 - in which we have 4 for dessert[16:13] Part 5 - in which we take the road less traveled[21:30] Part 6 - the four horsemen of — WHAT?[29:21] Part 7 - in which we borrow the Time Machine for a trip to the doctor, and then hang on to it for a second opinion*transcripts and links for episode 10 are available at: betweenthelines.xyzand please take a listen to my other podcasts at: kristo.artandkristo.comMusic and Sound credits for this episode are SUPER-extensive and can be found on the website @ betweenthelines.xyzwith special thanks to freesound.org for all of kristo's awesome peanut gallery voices...

In this episode we go 9 hardscrabble rounds, and land a couple of massive haymakers...Part 1 [01:31] - Loser! Part 2 [03:47] - Life Lessons and Library CardsPart 3 [06:57] - Tobacco RoadPart 4 [10:07] - Powerball CulturePart 5 [13:36] - Connect the DotsPart 6 [16:58] - Libtards or Deplorables?Part 7 [20:11] - objects in mirror are closer than they appearPart 8 [24:48] - Practice, Practice, PracticePart 9 [28:55] - The Wife and Kidscomplete transcripts and links for this episode available on the website (betweenthelines.xyz): herevocal reading of Hänsel und Gretel / das Brüderchen und das Schwesterchen (in German) by the great Jürgen Lexowvocal reading of Episode 9 chapter titles by Anna JacobsenMusic and sound Credits available on the website: herespecial thanks to freesound.org for kristo's peanut gallery voices...and to filmmusic.io for:Bleeping Demo by Kevin MacLeod

In this episode, we've got the Medieval version of "Hair!" - (or is that Hair-Shirt?)...betweenthelines.xyztranscripts, links and all sound credits available on the website: hereMusic and Sound Credits:Schubert - Piano Sonata no. 20 in A major, D. 959 - I. Allegro performed by Paul Pitman and courtesy of musopen.org - This work is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License.Schubert - Piano Sonata no. 19 in C minor, D. 958 - I. Allegro performed by Paul Pitman and courtesy of musopen.org - This work is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License.Schubert - Piano Sonata no. 21 in B-flat major, D. 960 - II. Andante sostenuto performed by Paul Pitman and courtesy of musopen.org - This work is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License.Schubert - Rosamunde, Op. 26 Overture (The Magic Harp, D.644) performed by Das Orchester Tsumugi and courtesy of musopen.org - This work is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License.Beethoven - Piano  Sonata No. 12 in A Flat Major, Op. 26 - III. Marcia funebre sulla morte d'un eroe performed by Paul Pitman and courtesy...

Woodcutting is Risky Business...see the website for transcripts and links...betweenthelines.xyzMusic Credits:Music Credits:Haydn - Piano Sonata in F major, Hob. XVI:23I. Allegro moderatoII. AdagioIII. Finale - Prestoperformed by Ivan Ilic and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 - courtesy of musopen.org***Mozart - Requiem in D minor, K. 626 - III. Sequence - Lacrymosa (For Piano - Liszt)performed by Markus Staab licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 courtesy of musopen.org***Mozart - Idomeneo, K. 366 - Act III. Torna la pace - Idomeneo I - courtesy of European Archive and musopen.org

here we are in the religion section of the library, searching for our woodcutter's family album...Music Credits:"das Brüderchen und das Schwesterchen" voice actor: Jürgen LexowSchubert - Six Musical Moments, D. 780 - III. Allegro moderato in F minor performed by Sofja Gülbadamova (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0) and courtesy of musopen.orgSaint-Saëns - Carnival of the Animals - VII. Aquarium, performed by Seattle Youth Symphony and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0Venice Church Bells - courtesy of freesoundjon01 and freesound.org - This work is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License.Canto monjas monasterio de Quilvo Chile - courtesy of sonidistapo and freesound.org - This work is licensed under the Attribution License.Binaural catholic gregorian chant mass liturgy - courtesy of ramagochi and freesound.org - This work is licensed under the Attribution License.Beethoven - Piano Sonata no. 23 in F minor 'Appassionata', Op. 57 - I. Allegro assai performed by Paul Pitman - courtesy of musopen.orgLink to film:...

In this episode we look into the blessings of honest to God Povertybetweenthelines.xyztranscripts and links available on the website: hereMusic credits:Schubert - Piano Sonata no. 20 in A major, D. 959 - I. Allegro performed by Paul Pitman and courtesy of musopen.orgMozart - Idomeneo, K. 366 - Act III. Torna la pace, Idomeneo I courtesy of European Archive and musopen.orgBeethoven - Piano Sonata no. 8 in C minor 'Pathetique', Op. 13 - I. Grave performed by Paul Pitman and courtesy of musopen.orgSchubert - Six Musical Moments, D. 780 - III. Allegro moderato in F minor performed by Sofja Gülbadamova (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0) and courtesy of musopen.org

In Episode 4 we investigate our woodcutter's financials and question his career choices...transcripts and links available on the website: herevocal reading of Hänsel und Gretel / das Brüderchen und das Schwesterchen (in German) by Jürgen LexowMusic credits:Beethoven - Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio - III. Rondo - Allegretto Moderato, Prestissimo - performed by Paul Pitman and courtesy of musopen.org

In Episode 003 we visit the Cologne Cathedral, take a quick trip to Niagara Falls, and meet a famous Brit who cut down the most famous tree in all of Germany... betweenthelines.xyztranscripts and links available on the website: herevocal reading of Hänsel und Gretel / das Brüderchen und das Schwesterchen (in German) by Jürgen LexowMusic credits:Beethoven - Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio - performed by Paul Pitman and courtesy of musopen.org

In Episode 002 we find out that "Once upon a time" is anything BUT a cliché... We also find out that the original title of the story, and the original manuscript, makes no mention of any Hansel or any Gretel... Go figure... betweenthelines.xyzMusic credits:Beethoven - Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio - performed by Paul Pitman and courtesy of musopen.org

In Episode 1 we hear about modern-day cannibal witches and find out we're all on the menu.This podcast is a deep dive into a fairytale that you'd better believe has the goods on how to stop them.Interested? You'll find complete transcripts, links and music credits on the website at: betweenthelines.xyz

the podcast for people who love fairytales, and who'd love to learn what they mean...betweenthelines.xyzkristo.comkristo.art