In this episode, Peace and Toodles wander into the world of the Brothers Grimm — where snakes speak, stepmothers scheme, children wander through dark forests, and justice often comes in the strangest forms.

We read The White Snake, The Juniper Tree, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel — four tales that show just how weird, dark, and surprisingly spiritual the Grimm universe can get. Along the way, we unpack hidden meanings, moral twists, and the cultural roots behind these old German folktales.

Why do so many of these stories deal with transformation, death, and rebirth? What do they tell us about the human fear of hunger, loss, and divine justice? And how did these haunting little fables survive long enough to become bedtime stories?