The Secret Deciphered with Karen John https://www.patreon.com/thesecretdeciphered en All Rights Reserved The Secret Deciphered is a journal of my research and travels through history in understanding and gaining insights from Byron Preiss's book The Secret, A Treasure Hunt. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a8677996-6f54-11ed-8dc2-2f283d438a00/image/the-secret-deciphered.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Secret Deciphered with Karen John https://www.patreon.com/thesecretdeciphered episodic The Secret Deciphered is a journal of my research and travels through history in understanding and gaining insights from Byron Preiss's book The Secret, A Treasure Hunt. Karen John The Secret Deciphered is a journal of my research and travels through history in understanding and gaining insights from Byron Preiss's book The Secret, A Treasure Hunt. The Secret Deciphered is a journal of my research and travels through history in understanding and gaining insights from Byron Preiss's book The Secret, A Treasure Hunt.

]]> Karen John chris@chrisspangle.com The chat with John Pierard, Jo Ellen Trilling, Ben Asen, on The Secret a Treasure Hunt book! If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your fellow treasure hunters, and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesecretdeciphered Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:08:08 -0000 full Karen John If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your fellow treasure hunters, and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesecretdeciphered If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your fellow treasure hunters, and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesecretdeciphered If you enjoyed the show, please share it with your fellow treasure hunters, and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesecretdeciphered

]]> 5793 Ben Asen, Photographer of the book "The Secret a Treasure Hunt" in his own words. In a candid conversation, Ben is sharing his color photos, & descriptions from the Secret a Treasure Hunt Book. He is also sharing memories of its creators with us too. A simple chat we videoed together, for the holidays! We discuss the Fair folk, the creative processes and more, enjoy! Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:07:36 -0000 full Karen John In a candid conversation, Ben is sharing his color photos, & descriptions from the Secret a Treasure Hunt Book. He is also sharing memories of its creators with us too. A simple chat we videoed together, for the holidays! We discuss the Fair folk, the creative processes and more, enjoy! In a candid conversation, Ben is sharing his color photos, & descriptions from the Secret a Treasure Hunt Book. He is also sharing memories of its creators with us too. A simple chat we videoed together, for the holidays! We discuss the Fair folk, the creative processes and more, enjoy! In a candid conversation, Ben is sharing his color photos, & descriptions from the Secret a Treasure Hunt Book. He is also sharing memories of its creators with us too. A simple chat we videoed together, for the holidays! We discuss the Fair folk, the creative processes and more, enjoy!

]]> 4098 Learning the Secret's of the Secret a Treasure Hunt with the Photographer and Author Ben Asen Part 1 Part 2 of the conversation with Ben Asen, Karen and Eric Thomas Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:07:03 -0000 full Karen John Part 2 of the conversation with Ben Asen, Karen and Eric Thomas Part 2 of the conversation with Ben Asen, Karen and Eric Thomas Part 2 of the conversation with Ben Asen, Karen and Eric Thomas

]]> 2982 The Secret Deciphered is learning the Secret's of the Secret with Ben Asen and Eric Thomas! Part 1 You have sent questions for Ben Asen, and he is answering! Join The Secret Deciphered, Eric Thomas from The Secret A Treasure Hunt By Byron Preiss (All 12 Puzzles), and Ben Asen Author and Photographer, of The Secret a Treasure Hunt for conversation and memories about his friend Byron Preiss. This is episode 1. Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:06:28 -0000 full Karen John You have sent questions for Ben Asen, and he is answering! Join The Secret Deciphered, Eric Thomas from The Secret A Treasure Hunt By Byron Preiss (All 12 Puzzles), and Ben Asen Author and Photographer, of The Secret a Treasure Hunt for conversation and memories about his friend Byron Preiss. This is episode 1. You have sent questions for Ben Asen, and he is answering! Join The Secret Deciphered, Eric Thomas from The Secret A Treasure Hunt By Byron Preiss (All 12 Puzzles), and Ben Asen Author and Photographer, of The Secret a Treasure Hunt for conversation and memories about his friend Byron Preiss. This is episode 1. You have sent questions for Ben Asen, and he is answering! Join The Secret Deciphered, Eric Thomas from The Secret A Treasure Hunt By Byron Preiss (All 12 Puzzles), and Ben Asen Author and Photographer, of The Secret a Treasure Hunt for conversation and memories about his friend Byron Preiss. This is episode 1.

]]> 2779 Ben Asen Photographer of The Secret a Treasure Hunt (part 2) Here is the second portion of the interview we did with Ben Asen, of The Secret a Treasure Hunt book. This will be a reoccurring video series monthly with special guests included. Enjoy! Fairy on! Sat, 14 Jan 2023 00:05:58 -0000 full Karen John Here is the second portion of the interview we did with Ben Asen, of The Secret a Treasure Hunt book. This will be a reoccurring video series monthly with special guests included. Enjoy! Fairy on! Here is the second portion of the interview we did with Ben Asen, of The Secret a Treasure Hunt book. This will be a reoccurring video series monthly with special guests included. Enjoy! Fairy on! Here is the second portion of the interview we did with Ben Asen, of The Secret a Treasure Hunt book. This will be a reoccurring video series monthly with special guests included. Enjoy! Fairy on!

]]> 2069 Alternate theory Thursday! Is there a casque in St. Louis? 🧚🏼 The Secret Deciphered is featuring “Alternate Theory Thursdays” Here we talk about the option of St. Louis- and the Milwaukee visit! Open minds open theories. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:59:53 -0000 full Karen John The Secret Deciphered is featuring “Alternate Theory Thursdays” Here we talk about the option of St. Louis- and the Milwaukee visit! Open minds open theories. The Secret Deciphered is featuring “Alternate Theory Thursdays” Here we talk about the option of St. Louis- and the Milwaukee visit! Open minds open theories. The Secret Deciphered is featuring “Alternate Theory Thursdays” Here we talk about the option of St. Louis- and the Milwaukee visit! Open minds open theories.

]]> 1716 Ben Asen Photographer of The Secret a Treasure Hunt Book (part 1) A sit down interview with Ben Asen of The Secret a Treasure Hunt Book, By Byron Preiss. We discuss a myriad of topics, and things within the Secret multiverse. The second half will be released shortly. More to come! Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:52:03 -0000 full Karen John A sit down interview with Ben Asen of The Secret a Treasure Hunt Book, By Byron Preiss. We discuss a myriad of topics, and things within the Secret multiverse. The second half will be released shortly. More to come! A sit down interview with Ben Asen of The Secret a Treasure Hunt Book, By Byron Preiss. We discuss a myriad of topics, and things within the Secret multiverse. The second half will be released shortly. More to come! A sit down interview with Ben Asen of The Secret a Treasure Hunt Book, By Byron Preiss. We discuss a myriad of topics, and things within the Secret multiverse. The second half will be released shortly. More to come!

]]> 1929 Remembering Secret Author, Sean Kelly. A brief video of memoriam for the passing of Sean Kelly. A author for the book "The Secret a Treasure Hunt". His wit, comedy, humanity, and words will forever be impressioned our hearts. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:51:36 -0000 full Karen John A brief video of memoriam for the passing of Sean Kelly. A author for the book "The Secret a Treasure Hunt". His wit, comedy, humanity, and words will forever be impressioned our hearts. A brief video of memoriam for the passing of Sean Kelly. A author for the book "The Secret a Treasure Hunt". His wit, comedy, humanity, and words will forever be impressioned our hearts. A brief video of memoriam for the passing of Sean Kelly. A author for the book "The Secret a Treasure Hunt". His wit, comedy, humanity, and words will forever be impressioned our hearts.

]]> 534 Immigration connections in the book! Here is a descriptive analysis of the Immigrants that came to the new world. It is broken into segments for ease of understanding. It's no wonder Byron used this ideology for a fun format for his treasure book! This is part 1 of 2, the second video can be found on my Patreon! Join us there for learning, and adventure! Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:51:06 -0000 full Karen John Here is a descriptive analysis of the Immigrants that came to the new world. It is broken into segments for ease of understanding. It's no wonder Byron used this ideology for a fun format for his treasure book! This is part 1 of 2, the second video can be found on my Patreon! Join us there for learning, and adventure! Here is a descriptive analysis of the Immigrants that came to the new world. It is broken into segments for ease of understanding. It's no wonder Byron used this ideology for a fun format for his treasure book! This is part 1 of 2, the second video can be found on my Patreon! Join us there for learning, and adventure! Here is a descriptive analysis of the Immigrants that came to the new world. It is broken into segments for ease of understanding. It's no wonder Byron used this ideology for a fun format for his treasure book! This is part 1 of 2, the second video can be found on my Patreon! Join us there for learning, and adventure!

]]> 2336 The study of Cathay &Tartary, and how they fit in the book! Its June! What history can we find for this months painting for the Cathay immigrant group? Find out here and subscribe to Patreon for more! Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:50:42 -0000 full Karen John Its June! What history can we find for this months painting for the Cathay immigrant group? Find out here and subscribe to Patreon for more! Its June! What history can we find for this months painting for the Cathay immigrant group? Find out here and subscribe to Patreon for more! Its June! What history can we find for this months painting for the Cathay immigrant group? Find out here and subscribe to Patreon for more!

]]> 1561 Saint Louis or St. Louis? The Secret a Treasure Hunt- Deciphering the King Today is St. Louis Day, we discuss here the very REAL reasons This "not so pious King" is written about in the Secret a Treasure Hunt Book. Understanding your history- makes all the difference. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:48:38 -0000 full Karen John Today is St. Louis Day, we discuss here the very REAL reasons This "not so pious King" is written about in the Secret a Treasure Hunt Book. Understanding your history- makes all the difference. Today is St. Louis Day, we discuss here the very REAL reasons This "not so pious King" is written about in the Secret a Treasure Hunt Book. Understanding your history- makes all the difference. Today is St. Louis Day, we discuss here the very REAL reasons This "not so pious King" is written about in the Secret a Treasure Hunt Book. Understanding your history- makes all the difference.

]]> 1042 Come join me on Patreon! Welcome to my Patreon page! Here, I describe the benefits of my Patreon Community and my mission for this history journey! https://www.patreon.com/posts/welcome-to-my-65010697 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:48:16 -0000 full Karen John Welcome to my Patreon page! Here, I describe the benefits of my Patreon Community and my mission for this history journey! Welcome to my Patreon page! Here, I describe the benefits of my Patreon Community and my mission for this history journey! https://www.patreon.com/posts/welcome-to-my-65010697 Welcome to my Patreon page! Here, I describe the benefits of my Patreon Community and my mission for this history journey!

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]]> 169 What’s the Greek in The Secret a Treasure Hunt?! Discussing the differences in "Description" vs "Context". Knowing how Byron used word play- in interviews- to lead people in the deciphering direction. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:47:26 -0000 full Karen John Discussing the differences in "Description" vs "Context". Knowing how Byron used word play- in interviews- to lead people in the deciphering direction. Discussing the differences in "Description" vs "Context". Knowing how Byron used word play- in interviews- to lead people in the deciphering direction. Discussing the differences in "Description" vs "Context". Knowing how Byron used word play- in interviews- to lead people in the deciphering direction.

]]> 473 The Secret Deciphered 222 Tuesday Let's talk about the debunking of the history argument- with FACTS, from the book. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:47:06 -0000 full Karen John Let's talk about the debunking of the history argument- with FACTS, from the book. Let's talk about the debunking of the history argument- with FACTS, from the book. Let's talk about the debunking of the history argument- with FACTS, from the book.

]]> 491 Alchemical Hints in The Secret a Treasure Hunt?! Alchemical hints are painted into painting 1. Explore some of them here. P.S. there’s HISTORY in it. 😉 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:46:42 -0000 full Karen John Alchemical hints are painted into painting 1. Explore some of them here. P.S. there’s HISTORY in it. 😉 Alchemical hints are painted into painting 1. Explore some of them here. P.S. there’s HISTORY in it. 😉 Alchemical hints are painted into painting 1. Explore some of them here. P.S. there’s HISTORY in it. 😉

]]> 655 How do we study the book? Discussing the significance of blatant clues in the paintings and their historical significance. What do clicks really represent besides the gem affiliation? What does Mardi Gras have to do with the hunt? Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:45:09 -0000 full Karen John Discussing the significance of blatant clues in the paintings and their historical significance. What do clicks really represent besides the gem affiliation? What does Mardi Gras have to do with the hunt? Discussing the significance of blatant clues in the paintings and their historical significance. What do clicks really represent besides the gem affiliation? What does Mardi Gras have to do with the hunt? Discussing the significance of blatant clues in the paintings and their historical significance. What do clicks really represent besides the gem affiliation? What does Mardi Gras have to do with the hunt?

]]> 1382 Why word play matters in the Secret book! What's in a word? Deciphering word meanings including the letter "v" for the New York Puzzle. Does it mean what WE think it means? Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:44:40 -0000 full Karen John What's in a word? Deciphering word meanings including the letter "v" for the New York Puzzle. Does it mean what WE think it means? What's in a word? Deciphering word meanings including the letter "v" for the New York Puzzle. Does it mean what WE think it means? What's in a word? Deciphering word meanings including the letter "v" for the New York Puzzle. Does it mean what WE think it means?

]]> 1292 Discovering what “wordplay” games are in the Secret a Treasure Hunt book! The Secret Poem 4 deciphered and a chat on proper study of grammar sources. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:41:28 -0000 full Karen John The Secret Poem 4 deciphered and a chat on proper study of grammar sources. The Secret Poem 4 deciphered and a chat on proper study of grammar sources. The Secret Poem 4 deciphered and a chat on proper study of grammar sources.

]]> 1018 Poem 3 in the Secret a Treasure Hunt book! Poem 3- Break down of the Boston puzzle, what were those “five steps”? Find out here. Also, why the Dutch painting is “mirrored”. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:41:07 -0000 full Karen John Poem 3- Break down of the Boston puzzle, what were those “five steps”? Find out here. Also, why the Dutch painting is “mirrored”. Poem 3- Break down of the Boston puzzle, what were those “five steps”? Find out here. Also, why the Dutch painting is “mirrored”. Poem 3- Break down of the Boston puzzle, what were those “five steps”? Find out here. Also, why the Dutch painting is “mirrored”.

]]> 1535 What dictionary should you use? A remaining look at the last 6 poems for authors, composers, and crucial quotes, as well as, a look at a prominent dictionary Byron used for the Secret book. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:40:16 -0000 full Karen John A remaining look at the last 6 poems for authors, composers, and crucial quotes, as well as, a look at a prominent dictionary Byron used for the Secret book. A remaining look at the last 6 poems for authors, composers, and crucial quotes, as well as, a look at a prominent dictionary Byron used for the Secret book. A remaining look at the last 6 poems for authors, composers, and crucial quotes, as well as, a look at a prominent dictionary Byron used for the Secret book.

]]> 1287 Poem 6: What was Byron thinking in “quotes” Here we look at the first 6 poems and the authors quoted in them. Why did Byron use these specific writers or quotes from novels? Lets learn here the possibilities, and why "Lane" and "Twain" are actually writers, based on the hintbook. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:39:40 -0000 full Karen John Here we look at the first 6 poems and the authors quoted in them. Why did Byron use these specific writers or quotes from novels? Lets learn here the possibilities, and why "Lane" and "Twain" are actually writers, based on the hintbook. Here we look at the first 6 poems and the authors quoted in them. Why did Byron use these specific writers or quotes from novels? Lets learn here the possibilities, and why "Lane" and "Twain" are actually writers, based on the hintbook. Here we look at the first 6 poems and the authors quoted in them. Why did Byron use these specific writers or quotes from novels? Lets learn here the possibilities, and why "Lane" and "Twain" are actually writers, based on the hintbook.

]]> 1839 The Chicago Casque We walk through the meaning of this fairy, the hints and clues given, and how to best study the Fairfolk's stories, and decipher how to locate their origin and possible whereabouts. We also discuss the usage of "doube entedre" and "double speak", since Byron used these mechanisms in communication as well as misspelling words, ON purpose. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:39:11 -0000 full Karen John We walk through the meaning of this fairy, the hints and clues given, and how to best study the Fairfolk's stories, and decipher how to locate their origin and possible whereabouts. We also discuss the usage of "doube entedre" and "double speak", since Byron used these mechanisms in communication as well as misspelling words, ON purpose. We walk through the meaning of this fairy, the hints and clues given, and how to best study the Fairfolk's stories, and decipher how to locate their origin and possible whereabouts. We also discuss the usage of "doube entedre" and "double speak", since Byron used these mechanisms in communication as well as misspelling words, ON purpose. We walk through the meaning of this fairy, the hints and clues given, and how to best study the Fairfolk's stories, and decipher how to locate their origin and possible whereabouts. We also discuss the usage of "doube entedre" and "double speak", since Byron used these mechanisms in communication as well as misspelling words, ON purpose.

]]> 1764 African Tree Fairies, Yumbos, Hebrew, & Dijinn's, A fairy lesson! Are there tree fairies from Africa? The most common fairy of Africa the "Yumbo", its origins in Old North Africa and Egypt as well as Persian & Dijinn studies. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:38:36 -0000 full Karen John Are there tree fairies from Africa? The most common fairy of Africa the "Yumbo", its origins in Old North Africa and Egypt as well as Persian & Dijinn studies. Are there tree fairies from Africa? The most common fairy of Africa the "Yumbo", its origins in Old North Africa and Egypt as well as Persian & Dijinn studies. Are there tree fairies from Africa? The most common fairy of Africa the "Yumbo", its origins in Old North Africa and Egypt as well as Persian & Dijinn studies.

]]> 1372 Is poem 2 REALLY New Orleans? Taking a deeper look at Poem 2 and what meanings are in the verse lines. How do Gnomes play a part in a “supposed” French poem?? We look at this and more! Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:38:08 -0000 full Karen John Taking a deeper look at Poem 2 and what meanings are in the verse lines. How do Gnomes play a part in a “supposed” French poem?? We look at this and more! Taking a deeper look at Poem 2 and what meanings are in the verse lines. How do Gnomes play a part in a “supposed” French poem?? We look at this and more! Taking a deeper look at Poem 2 and what meanings are in the verse lines. How do Gnomes play a part in a “supposed” French poem?? We look at this and more!

]]> 1368 Casque in St. Petersburg? Possibly! Touching on the theory the Casques COULD VERY WELL BE SOMEWHERE ELSE. We look at other theories and possibilities on the Spanish Casque and pair facts with evidences found in the Secret Book. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:36:43 -0000 full Karen John Touching on the theory the Casques COULD VERY WELL BE SOMEWHERE ELSE. We look at other theories and possibilities on the Spanish Casque and pair facts with evidences found in the Secret Book. Touching on the theory the Casques COULD VERY WELL BE SOMEWHERE ELSE. We look at other theories and possibilities on the Spanish Casque and pair facts with evidences found in the Secret Book. Touching on the theory the Casques COULD VERY WELL BE SOMEWHERE ELSE. We look at other theories and possibilities on the Spanish Casque and pair facts with evidences found in the Secret Book.

]]> 1555 Poem 1 what does it translate to? Japanese special hints! As we did the analysis with the Japanese Hint book on verse 1 yesterday, Today we analyze the WHOLE verse, and ponder its multiple meanings. Including French connections, History, and more. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:34:55 -0000 full Karen John As we did the analysis with the Japanese Hint book on verse 1 yesterday, Today we analyze the WHOLE verse, and ponder its multiple meanings. Including French connections, History, and more. As we did the analysis with the Japanese Hint book on verse 1 yesterday, Today we analyze the WHOLE verse, and ponder its multiple meanings. Including French connections, History, and more. As we did the analysis with the Japanese Hint book on verse 1 yesterday, Today we analyze the WHOLE verse, and ponder its multiple meanings. Including French connections, History, and more.

]]> 1632 What is the "Japanese Version" of the book? Find out here! Ever wonder what Byron Preiss was trying to convey in the Japanese Hint book? Lets explore its inception, and decipher Verse One's possible meanings. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:34:28 -0000 full Karen John Ever wonder what Byron Preiss was trying to convey in the Japanese Hint book? Lets explore its inception, and decipher Verse One's possible meanings. Ever wonder what Byron Preiss was trying to convey in the Japanese Hint book? Lets explore its inception, and decipher Verse One's possible meanings. Ever wonder what Byron Preiss was trying to convey in the Japanese Hint book? Lets explore its inception, and decipher Verse One's possible meanings.

]]> 1271 The Secret: A Treasure Hunt - Boston Casque Breakdown! Hidden Secrets in the Boston Painting, plus an analysis, break-down, and introspection of The Secret's meanings, as well as a methodology for preventing inescapable rabbit holes. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:37:00 -0000 full Karen John Hidden Secrets in the Boston Painting, plus an analysis, break-down, and introspection of The Secret's meanings, as well as a methodology for preventing inescapable rabbit holes. Hidden Secrets in the Boston Painting, plus an analysis, break-down, and introspection of The Secret's meanings, as well as a methodology for preventing inescapable rabbit holes. Hidden Secrets in the Boston Painting, plus an analysis, break-down, and introspection of The Secret's meanings, as well as a methodology for preventing inescapable rabbit holes.

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