Treasure Hunting Helen

Suffice to say Anders’ antics in last week’s episode did not go over well. We’re dealing with kind of a lot right now, so we’ll be back next week with a real episode. Until then, this week’s audio delight comes courtesy of the titular Cornelius of Cioppino Cornelius (shout out). Enjoy, and see you next time!Duration: 03:31CreditsProduced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalMusic is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlThis episode’s executive producer was Andy Feldman (Witness if You Will)

Anders and Helen continue their quests… or is it a quest?! They end up drinking more than they expected and they learn one of the original names for beer pong. In this episode we talk about hard questions, teeth, how gliders work, and new ways to use a plunger. CreditsProduced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopAdditional music from ThornwillEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art features images by Photo by social cut and Photo by Julian Schultz on UnsplashThis episode’s executive producer were Sam Disalvo & Molly Sanchez

Helen is so close to finding her way into Carol Firestone’s lost treasure vault she can almost taste it! This week, a puzzle expert takes us on a journey: a literal journey into a ravine, and a figurative journey into the heart of 1990s music. We drink tea, watch fireworks, and dig deep into the relationship between superheroes and supervillains. Duration 45:54CreditsProduced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art features images by Theo Eilertsen Photography and Lon Christensen on UnsplashThis episode’s executive producer was Dom Johnson

When you’re treasure hunting, sometimes you just have to call in a translator. Anders needs an expert to help him interrogate a strait about a crash site. Bea Digby is back, and she’s got some updates for us. She also has a lovely new solarium. Helen is still on the road, and has a hot new brick in her hands. This episode, we talk about cat feces, condominium architecture, Zoom backgrounds, and where to get the best nougat in the Bay Area.Duration: 46:29CreditsProduced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art contains photographs by Sean Oulashin and Rajiv Bajaj on UnsplashThis episode’s executive producer was Lena Brooks

We finally figure out how to get the brick back, but some obstacles get in our way. Helen heads to the Blue River to get back what Carol knows about the next step in her mystery! In this week’s episode, Helen confronts a rival, Anders is added to the watch list at Staples, and we all learn some new fun facts about fruit. Get on your butts and slide into this episode.Duration 45:31CreditsProduced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art contains an image by Simon Wilkes on UnsplashThis episode’s executive producer was Natash Vinik (Twitter)

Helen and Anders dive into a century-old aeronautical rivalry in this week’s episode, where we learn about Anders’ days on the paper airplane circuit. Helen gains managerial experience in Kansas, and has an inexplicable condition. Its pancakes, restaurant order management systems, paper quality, and the habits of owls in an extremely flat episode of Treasure Hunting Helen! Get on board and bring your best reams!Produced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalPhoto by Diogo Nunes on UnsplashThis episode’s executive producer was James Folta

Sometimes, you need to go to an Ace Hardware. This week, Helen and Anders head to an Ace Hardware and are helped by a friendly employee, who turns out to have a very special connection to the store. This week we talk about finding your passion, finding the right parts, and finding out who your best friends are.Duration: 45:19CreditsProduced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art uses an image by gussencion from PixabayThis episode’s executive producer was Mike Schubert (Potterless, Horse, Meddling Adults)

Some scary stuff is going on in Norman, Oklahoma as Helen reunites with her best friend Carol at a football stadium. Anders finds a new way to dial in. In this episode, we talk about ghosts, mysterious and untimely deaths, dogs, metal detectors, and how to safely stow your bag. Listen up and find out what happens as we finally fulfill the prophecy of Phil Phiskers!Duration: 48:36CreditsProduced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalThe week’s executive producers were Marina Misculin and Bri Cala (Can I Walk You Out)

This week’s episode takes us to the world of the theater as Helen and Anders visit the studio of Anngelica Julianna Shakespeare. She's the closest we're going to get to a real face to face with Lavinia Flappelle, and she's so humble, too. We learn about Anders’ high-school acting days and Helen holds a grudge against 18 pairs of shoes.Duration: 49:17CreditsProduced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopAdditional music from Patrick PatrikiosEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art uses images from Handy Wicaksono, Milada Vigerova, Nathan Dumlao, and Leyre Labarga on UnsplashThis episode’s executive producer was Alexis Gay (Non Technical)

Anders faces a test of Library Science proportions in this week's episode. Can he apply the right "vibes" to pass, or is he going to sabotage his search? Will Helen help or will she be stuck in the dark? This week we're talking about trains, hammocks, and how to tell time by looking at a newspaper. Also, Anders and guest Brett Pitt design a new kind of pizza!Produced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlThis episode’s executive producer was Joseph Leo Boyce (Can I Walk You Out)

This would have been a special video episode, if only Helen’s technology had cooperated! Instead, we’re sharing the audio from this ‘has to be seen to be believed’ podcast episode, where Helen meets a surprising guest while stranded in a snowstorm. We talk about agriculture, marital issues, and the ever encroaching expanse of humanity that threatens to irreversibly alter our environment forever! Seriously, though, we know how that sounds, and we promise this one is funny actually!Duration: 47:54CreditsProduced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art uses an image by Daniel Spase on UnsplashThis episode’s executive producer was Dan Burt8-Bit March by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

We’re going in circles, literally, in this drive-through episode. We learn which clock position Helen and Anders use for their hands when driving (one of them puts BOTH hands at noon!), what kinds of animals Helen raised on the farm, and what happens when the health inspector comes to the Golden Arches. Also, hopefully, Anders gets some important clues!Duration: 42:48CreditsProduced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art uses images from FL FLPhotography.li on UnsplashThis episode’s executive producer was Coco Merrell (Ray of Light, Killing My Lobster)

What type of hard candy does a goose love the most? Is Anders actually great at flying? What rhymes with “macaroni”? If you were asking yourself these questions, this week’s episode is just for you. Helen arrives in Columbus, Missouri to pump Carol’s psychic for information. But maybe she got more than she bargained for with this cloistered clairvoyant.CreditsProduced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art uses images from Pedro Lastra and salvatore ventura on Unsplash This episode’s executive producer was Avi Rajput

Calling all literature lovers! This week, Anders meets with human-powered vehicle air traffic controller, Liz Pegg. Meanwhile, Helen makes a friend of her own. What’s the connection to literature? Let’s just say it involves a hiker eating some stew and a whole lotta vignettes.Produced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art uses images from Ryan Song and Konrad Wojciechowski on UnsplashThis episode’s executive producer was Lindsey Quinn (Fight Club)

Helen is reunited with her best friend Carol Firestone at the Colorado Springs airport, where she learns a lot about baggage handling, and a little about a new treasure hunt. Also, Anders dials in using an unusual method and Helen is getting very, very sleepy...Produced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art uses an image from Waldemar Brandt on UnsplashThis episode’s executive producer was Bri Cala (Can I Walk You Out)

In this week’s episode, Anders faces a series of athletic challenges, we learn why hotels don’t have waffle irons, and Helen makes some new friends in the woods. No animals (and no hotel staff) were harmed during the making of this episode.CreditsProduced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art uses images from reisetopia and Jelleke Vanooteghem on UnsplashThis episode’s executive producer was Sal Testa

We promised, and we delivered. The world premiere of Sandwich Engine Optimization, a podcast all about sandwiches, featuring your hosts Anders Gramm, Skrull Scamp, and Emperor Norton V of these United States and protector of Mexico. This week we cover the toughness of bread, how to guess the name of a sandwich, and some secret ingredients from The Sandwich Spot.Produced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeThis week’s episode featured music by Unicorn HeadsAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art uses images from Sara Cervera and David Pupaza on UnsplashThis episode’s executive producers were Sahil Desai and Andrew Portner

We're getting ready for Season 3 to kick off! Before we do that, we though it would be good to clean out the old inbox, and respond to some of the very good questions you all have sent us. We'd like to do this more often! Send us your questions about us, about treasure hunting, or anything that comes up here at [email protected] or DM us on Instgram, Facebook, or Twitter!Produced by Cat Hollander and Max McCalIntro vocals by Hans FrickeIntro music is Blame by Fresh Body ShopEnd credits music is Blind Love by JerisAdditional sound effects from zapsplat.comLogo by Nikki JohlCharacter art by Tessa McCalEpisode art uses an image from Andreea Swank on Unsplash

We’re back! Did you miss us? Seaon three is not quite here yet, but we hope you enjoy this for now. Helen is finally reconnecting with Stamp Hamburgers. Is she ready to confrong him again now that she knows what she knows? This week’s episode features horses, woodstaining, family drama, and some of the best garlic rosemary potatoes you’ve ever had. Produced by Cat Hollander and Max McCal | Intro vocals by Hans Fricke | Intro music is Blame by Fresh Body Shop | End credits music is Blind Love by Jeris | Additional sound effects from zapsplat.com | Episode art uses images from Kelly Forrister and Markus Winkler on Unsplash | This episode’s executive producer was Jason Shotts

That’s a wrap on Season 2 of Treasure Hunting Helen! We’re just checking in to let you know our plans, and say our goodbyes. Stay subscribed for more updates, bonus episodes, and the release date for Season 3!! | Produced by Cat Hollander and Max McCal | Intro vocals by Hans Fricke | Intro music is Blame by Fresh Body Shop | End credits music is Blind Love by Jeris | Additional sound effects from Zapsplat.com