Best Fairy Gospell Podcasts (2024)

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The Check's in the Mail, or: Wake the F*** Up! 1:14:19

5d ago1:14:19

1:14:19

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 mail Part 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 …

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C'mon Baby, Light My Fire 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

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 t…

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Thank Goddess it's Friday!!! 50:21

7M ago50:21

50:21

In Ep.35 we let the cat out of the bag, and Hansel gets a lesson in the missionary position Part 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 bet…

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We Gotta Have More Cowbell!!! 33:39

9M ago33:39

33:39

In Ep. 34 we visit Switzerland and India, and find that we all need more cowbell Part 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 tr…

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Runes and Rosaries and Rude Awakenings, or: Time to Make the Donuts 29:56

10M ago29:56

29:56

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 donuts Part 2 [22:26] - In which we have real teamwork... and, some historic subterfuge Part 3 [26:35] - In which nostalgia plays an interesting part…

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The Power of Plan B 24:26

11M ago24:26

24:26

In Ep. 32 Hansel takes a well deserved snooze while we contemplate the difference between Plan A and Plan B Part 1 [04:40] - In which we do some late night thinking about Plan A Part 2 [08:43] - In which we do some more thinking about Plan A, and find out what Plan B is all about Part 3 [17:59] - In which the Grimms bring up a famous little point o…

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Talking Heads or Plastic Jesus & Velvet Elvis 58:55

11M ago58:55

58:55

In Ep. 31 we spill the beans on Hermes Trismegistus, the Magic 8-Ball, and Hansel's Strange Uncle Albert Part 1 [03:34] - In which we spill the beans on Hermes Trismegistus and find out what kind of hat he doesn't wear Part 2 [15:51] - In which we read the most infamous passage in Antiquity, and find out what Hermes Trismegistus has to do with mowi…

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Hansel and the Real Doctor Faustus 52:56

1y ago52:56

52:56

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 Rocks Part 1 [03:34] - In which we meet the real Dr. Faustus and find out he was the Julia Child of Renaissance magic Part 2 [15:51] - In which we learn about the connection between AI, the Magic 8 Ball, and a cou…

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The Great Revelation, or: Lutheran Stew on a Plate 26:21

1y ago26:21

26:21

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 fr…

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The world’s longest game of telephone, or: gospel gossip 33:50

1+ y ago33:50

33:50

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…

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That's a Bozo No-No or: Welcome to Camp Simon 35:13

1+ y ago35:13

35:13

In episode 27 we go on a magical mystery tour through the dark tunnel of Theurgy, looking for the real Simon Magus Part 1 [09:05] - In which we finally meet the Cumean Sibyl and learn about her travel agency business Part 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 …

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Hansel and Gretel meet Rocky and Bullwinkle or: The Emerald Tablet goes Flying 52:53

1+ y ago52:53

52:53

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 Sweden Part 1 [11:15] - In which we fall asleep while reading the Emerald Tablet, and find ourselves dreaming about some furry cousin of Rocky the …

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Hello, Numen! 42:46

2y ago42:46

42:46

In E. 25 we hit a fairytale fashion show, get a new urge to go chasing rabbits, and then we say hello to the numen Part 1 [02:11] - In which we watch Hansel trying to make enough coin to keep everyone’s shit together Part 2 [16:24] - In which we hit a fashion show of fairytale couture and end up giving three cheers for the designer Part 3 [22:24] -…

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Apples and Oranges and Oreos 56:38

2y ago56:38

56:38

In episode 24 we take a whole lotta measurements, mix apples and oranges and oreos, and eventually have to flip a coin Part 1 [01:58] - In which we flip a coin and come up with a new definition for AI Part 2 [25:49] - In which we dabble a bit in astrology and alchemy, and end up tossing our moon rocks into a pond Part 3 [32:41] - In which we say a …

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He's on a Mission From God 39:56

2y ago39:56

39:56

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 Chicago Part 2 [23:13] - In which we get a lesson in Alchemy 101, and…um…phew…! *transcripts and links for each episo…

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A Grimms Grimoire 30:06

2y ago30:06

30:06

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 Grimoire Part 2 [20:08] - In which the Grimms give us a Mediev…

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I got a funny feeling about this 49:27

2y ago49:27

49:27

In E. 021 we find out that the left hand knows exactly what the right hand is up to Part 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 Holzhacke…

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DIY Coffin Carpentry 1:00:42

2y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In episode 20 we break out the philologic toolbox and end up with a casket of real fairytale gold Part 1 [04:54] - In which we find Socrates moonlighting as a Taxi Driver Part 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 Italy Part 3 [29:29] - In which we take a little cruis…

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Steak Tartare & Blood Sausage 50:20

2y ago50:20

50:20

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 sausage Part 1 [05:23] - In which we find out that there are a helluva lot of cannibals among us — and not ALL of them are zombies Part 2 [15:37] - In which we board the Time Machine and get ours…

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I Gotta Lot on my Conscience 1:26:45

2y ago1:26:45

1:26:45

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 conscience Part 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 personal Part 2 [23:33] - In whi…

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So what's the story, Ritchie? 50:58

2+ y ago50:58

50:58

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 bumps Part 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 …

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BONUS CHAPTER: Mickey's Christmas Carol 1:03:09

2+ y ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Lindsay joins Dustin to discuss Mickey's Christmas Carol through their perspectives of a Queer Person of Faith and an Ally! The Gospells they bestow over their conversation are CHOICES and COMPASSION. SHOW NOTES: Mickey's Christmas Carol An Adaptation of Dickens' Christmas Carol, Performed by The Walt Disney Players Join the conversation by sending…

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Taco Bell or Wendy's??? 32:33

2+ y ago32:33

32:33

In episode 16 we meet the Real Housewives of Casa Holzhacker, as well as a few Holzhacker, um, blood relatives Part 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, d…

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The Nuclear Powered Toaster Oven 1:06:04

2+ y ago1:06:04

1:06:04

In episode 15 we deconstruct some famous celebrity recipes and then go shopping for used cars and kitchen appliances I call it: the nuclear powered toaster oven Part 1 [04:08] - in which we learn the original recipe for baking gingerbread cookies Part 2 [11:33] - in which we cook up some Ayahuasca, hallucinate a scene from the Godfather, and find a…

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Transformation can be fun...! 47:20

3y ago47:20

47:20

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 Place Part 1 [01:40] - in which we find out why such a nasty, awful thing is happening to such a nice, humble guy Part 2 [09:58] - in which we ask a few crucial questions, like: whaddya mean, US...?…

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Chapter 10: The Little Mermaid (Part 2) 54:44

3y ago54:44

54:44

Scott returns to join Dustin for Part 2 of their discussion of The Little Mermaid through their perspectives of Queer People of Faith! Make sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't already! SHOW NOTES: The Little Mermaid The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index 2021 Join the conversation by sending an email to: fairygospell@gm…

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Chapter 10: The Little Mermaid (Part 1) 1:16:57

3y ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Scott returns to join Dustin in a discussion of The Little Mermaid through their perspectives of Queer People of Faith! The Gospells they bestow over their conversation are INDEPENDENCE and WANT. SHOW NOTES: The Little Mermaid Join the conversation by sending an email to: fairygospell@gmail.com or DM us on Social: Instagram: @fairy_gospell Twitter:…

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Chapter 9: Alice in Wonderland 1:30:12

3y ago1:30:12

1:30:12

Marianne Palacios returns to discuss with Dustin Alice in Wonderland through their perspectives of Queer People of Faith! The Gospells they bestow over their conversation are CURIOUS and FANTASY. SHOW NOTES: Alice in Wonderland Evil Queens: A Gay Look at Disney History (Video Essay) Join the conversation by sending an email to: fairygospell@gmail.c…

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We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat...! 15:41

3y ago15:41

15:41

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 frappuccino Part 2 [04:03] - in which we find ourselves in a George Romero movie with…

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Chapter 8: Beauty and the Beast (Part 2) 1:03:58

3y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Lindsay returns to join Dustin for Part 2 of their discussion of Beauty and the Beast through their perspectives of a Queer Person of Faith and an Ally! Make sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't already! SHOW NOTES: Beauty and the Beast Jell-O and Mormonism: The stereotype's surprising origins Join the conversation by sending an email to: fairyg…

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Chapter 8: Beauty and the Beast (Part 1) 59:40

3y ago59:40

59:40

Dustin is joined by Lindsay to discuss Beauty and the Beast through their perspectives of a Queer Person of Faith and an Ally! The Gospells they bestow over their conversation are ACCEPTANCE and FREEDOM. SHOW NOTES: Beauty and the Beast Watch "Howard" Watch "How to Survive a Plague" Watch "We Were Here" Join the conversation by sending an email to:…

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Soul Kitchen Nachos 35:04

3y ago35:04

35:04

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 dema…

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Chapter 7: The Emperor's New Groove 1:15:01

3y ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Scott returns to join Dustin in a discussion of The Emperor's New Groove through their perspectives of Queer People of Faith! The Gospells they bestow over their conversation are EMPATHY and HUMILITY. SHOW NOTES: The Emperor's New Groove Ren Fernández-Kim Commemorates The 20th Anniversary of The Emperor's New Groove Join the conversation by sending…

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Whose Turn to Say Grace...? 22:50

3y ago22:50

22:50

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 dinn…

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Chapter 6: Mary Poppins 1:21:14

3y ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Dustin is joined by Alex Kaufman to discuss Mary Poppins through their perspectives of Queer People of Faith! The Gospells they bestow over their conversation are CHARITY and CLASS. SHOW NOTES: Mary Poppins 'Mary Poppins,' and a Nanny's Shameful Flirting With Blackface Join the conversation by sending an email to: fairygospell@gmail.com or DM us on…

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Chapter 5: Peter Pan 1:25:28

3+ y ago1:25:28

1:25:28

Dustin is joined by Marianne Palacios to discuss Peter Pan through their perspectives of Queer People of Faith. The Gospells they bestow over their conversation are TRUST and INNOCENCE. SHOW NOTES: Peter Pan Disney+ Advisory - Stories Matter Join the conversation by sending an email to: fairygospell@gmail.com or DM us on Social: Instagram: @fairy_g…

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The Four Horsemen of — WHAT??? 45:25

3+ y ago45:25

45:25

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…

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Chapter 4: The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1:14:07

3+ y ago1:14:07

1:14:07

Dustin is joined by Tommy Smith to discuss The Hunchback of Notre Dame through their perspectives of Queer People of Faith. The Gospells they bestow over their conversation are GRATITUDE and SANCTUARY. SHOW NOTES: The Hunchback of Notre Dame The true stories behind Beauty and the Beast and other Disney Stories - BBC News Join the conversation by se…

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Chapter 3: Hercules 1:02:50

3+ y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Dustin is joined by Scott Cooksey to discuss Hercules through their perspectives of Queer People of Faith. The Gospells they bestow over their conversation are COURAGE and DETERMINATION. SHOW NOTES: Hercules Join the conversation by sending an email to: fairygospell@gmail.com or DM us on Social: Instagram: @fairy_gospell Twitter: @fairygospell Face…

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Tobacco Road 32:45

3+ y ago32:45

32:45

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 Cards Part 3 [06:57] - Tobacco Road Part 4 [10:07] - Powerball Culture Part 5 [13:36] - Connect the Dots Part 6 [16:58] - Libtards or Deplorables? Part 7 [20:11] - objects in mirror are closer than…

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Chapter 2: Pinocchio 55:19

3+ y ago55:19

55:19

Dustin is joined by Jensen Clifford to discuss Pinocchio through their perspectives of Queer People of Faith. The Gospells they bestow over their conversation are SALVATION and SPIRIT. SHOW NOTES: Pinocchio Join the conversation by sending an email to: fairygospell@gmail.com or DM us on Social: Instagram: @fairy_gospell Twitter: @fairygospell Faceb…

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Chapter 1: The Fairies 1:08:35

3+ y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

In our first episode, Dustin Larsen and René Hernandez discuss the Fairies of Disney and cast their Gospells of GIFT and TRANSACTIONAL over their conversation. Join the conversation by sending an email to: fairygospell@gmail.com or DM us on Social: Instagram: @fairy_gospell Twitter: @fairygospell Facebook: Fairy Gospell Fairy Gospell is an unoffici…

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Hey, man — Got Any Bread? 46:14

3+ y ago46:14

46:14

In this episode, we've got the Medieval version of "Hair!" - (or is that Hair-Shirt?)... betweenthelines.xyz transcripts, links and all sound credits available on the website: here Music 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 unde…

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Introducing Fairy Gospell 2:30

3+ y ago2:30

2:30

Hey there! Hi there! Ho there! And welcome to Fairy Gospell! We're a brand NEW biweekly podcast that discusses Disney classics from Yesterday, Today and Tomorrowland through the perspectives of Queer People of Faith! Together we’ll be discussing such Disney Classics as Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Hercules, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and many, MANY more…

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Episode 007: Woodcutting is Risky Business 30:49

3+ y ago30:49

30:49

Woodcutting is Risky Business... see the website for transcripts and links... betweenthelines.xyz Music Credits: Music Credits: Haydn - Piano Sonata in F major, Hob. XVI:23 I. Allegro moderato II. Adagio III. Finale - Presto performed by Ivan Ilic and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 - courtesy of musopen.org *** Mozart - Requiem in …

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The Woodcutter Family Album 29:02

3+ y ago29:02

29:02

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 Lexow Schubert - 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 …

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HONEST TO GOD POVERTY (GASP!) 19:16

4y ago19:16

19:16

In this episode we look into the blessings of honest to God Poverty betweenthelines.xyz transcripts and links available on the website: here Music credits: Schubert - Piano Sonata no. 20 in A major, D. 959 - I. Allegro performed by Paul Pitman and courtesy of musopen.org Mozart - Idomeneo, K. 366 - Act III. Torna la pace, Idomeneo I courtesy of Eur…

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Woodcutter Financials and Career Choices 21:19

4y ago21:19

21:19

In Episode 4 we investigate our woodcutter's financials and question his career choices... transcripts and links available on the website: here vocal reading of Hänsel und Gretel / das Brüderchen und das Schwesterchen (in German) by Jürgen Lexow Music credits: Beethoven - Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio - III. Rondo…

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He's a Lumberjack and He's Okay — sorta 25:57

4y ago25:57

25:57

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.xyz transcripts and links available on the website: here vocal reading of Hänsel und Gretel / das Brüderchen und das Schwesterchen (in German) by Jürgen Lexow Music credits:…

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Once Upon a Time is a Zen Koan 23:34

4y ago23:34

23:34

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.xyz Music credits: Beethoven - Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 in C Major Waldstein - I. Allegro Con Brio - performed by…

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