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It's Grimm fairy tales like you've never heard before!
On every episode of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest, bestselling author Adam Gidwitz retells a classic fairy tale to a group of inquisitive kids, who anticipate plot twists, crack jokes, and share their own perspectives on these very Grimm tales.
Every episode is rated on a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, or Grimmest, so you can choose your level of spookiness!
A multi award-winning storytelling podcast, this Parent's Choice Gold Winner features stories about kids' favorite fairy tale characters like Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and Red Riding Hood with hilarious and unique twists.
Ready to jump in? Pick any episode and start listening!
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A favorite Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest story is now available to everyone!
Two brothers set out to save their kingdom from the terrors of a wild boar, but the younger brother soon learns that the boar is the least of his worries.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmest.
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đ A Very Grimm Story Spooktacular with Adam Gidwitz!
Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest is coming to life on October 25 in Tarrytown, New York! Join Adam Gidwitz for a laugh-out-loud afternoon of two interactive fairy tales, spooky twists, and plenty of Grimm fun. Kids will help shape the stories live on stage, so you never know what might happen next!
Come dressed in your Halloween costume and make a whole day of it in nearby Sleepy Hollowâthe home of Halloween!
đ Sunday, October 25, 2026â° Show starts at 1:30 PMđ The Ark at the Shames JCC | Tarrytown, NY
Adam Gidwitz shares an early version of a brand-new, Grimm-inspired tale and invites listeners to help shape it.
A young girl named Annie is left in the care of her friendâs mother after her own mother dies, only to discover the woman is a cruel witch. After manipulating Annieâs father into marriage and making him disappear, the witch forces Annie into a miserable life of servitude while her brother Hans searches for answers. But as Annie grows older, strange magic, betrayal, and transformation begin to twist her fate into something far darker and more dangerous than she could have imagined.
This episode is rated Grimmest.
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A favorite Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest story is now available to everyone!
In this strange and slightly disgusting tale, a brave boy faces off against a mean witch with the help of some very unusual lettuce. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmer.
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Adam Gidwitz shares an early version of a brand-new, Grimm-inspired tale and invites listeners to help shape it.
After running away from home, Scarlet finds refuge in a strange house deep in the forest, where a kind woman and her seven sons take her in â with one unusual rule: every Thursday, Scarlet must leave before the boysâ mysterious father comes home. As her curiosity grows and a wealthy nobleman named Frederick pressures her to marry him, Scarlet uncovers a terrifying secret hidden inside the house. Faced with danger from both the monsters she fears and the man who claims to love her, Scarlet must decide what truly makes a family â and where she really belongs.
This episode is rated Grimmest.
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Adam Gidwitz shares an early version of a brand-new, Grimm-inspired tale and invites listeners to help shape it.
Adam Gidwitz is joined by Liz Gotauco to give a sneak peek of a fun story inspired by a Filipino folktale. It follows Princess Madayaw (Beauty) and Prince Barom-Mai (Barry), who are set to marry but must go on a wild adventure to gather magical items to help Barry win her over. Along the way, their plan goes wrong, but they learn to understand each other and grow closer.
This episode is rated Grim.
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A young girl named Annie is left in the care of her friendâs mother after her own mother dies, only to discover the woman is a cruel witch. After manipulating Annieâs father into marriage and making him disappear, the witch forces Annie into a miserable life of servitude while her brother Hans searches for answers. But as Annie grows older, strange magic, betrayal, and transformation begin to twist her fate into something far darker and more dangerous than she could have imagined.
Adam Gidwitz shares an early version of a brand-new, Grimm-inspired tale and invites listeners to help shape it.Adam Gidwitz tells a magical fairy tale requested by GGG listener, Jonah, about two sisters who are both talented, kind, and determinedâbut very different on the inside. When an exciting opportunity arises, each sister sets out on her own journey through a mysterious forest, where their choices begin to shape their futures in surprising ways. Along the way, a little starlight magic reminds us that kindness can shine brighter than anything else.This episode is rated Grimmer.đ Want more? New Season 6 episodes are dropping weeklyâexclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at â pinna.fmâ  and use code GRIMMS6 for 30% off.
Adam Gidwitz shares an early version of a brand-new, Grimm-inspired tale and invites listeners to help shape it.
Adam is joined by Sana for Part Two to wrap up the story. Marjana faces a big challenge when a dangerous secret begins to unravel. Using quick thinking, creativity, and a few clever tricks, she works to keep everyone safe while staying one step ahead of trouble. This suspenseful chapter is full of surprises and shows just how powerful bravery and intelligence can be.
This episode is rated Grimmest.
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Adam Gidwitz shares an early version of a brand-new, Grimm-inspired tale and invites listeners to help shape it.
Adam Gidwitz is joined by Sana Alimohamed to tell this fairy tale based on Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves from the 1001 Arabian Nights. When Qasim doesnât come home, Marjana gets worried and decides to go looking for him. On a cold, dark night, she travels to a secret cave hidden behind a giant rock and says the special words to open it. Inside, she finds a shocking surprise that tells her something very bad has happened. Weâll pause the story here, at this suspenseful moment, before finding out what Marjana will do next.
This episode is rated Grimmest.
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Adam Gidwitz shares an early version of a brand-new, Grimm-inspired tale and invites listeners to help shape it.
âSnorri and the Nornâ follows Snorri, a very unlucky boy who goes on a journey to learn why strange sweaters appear on trees and ends up meeting a frost giant, Odin, and the Norn who knit them. Along the way, Snorri learns that even hard and sad things can help make us brave.
This episode is rated Grim.
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Hear brand-new Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest tales as they premiere each weekârecorded live with kids in schools across New York City. Plus, you'll get every previous season, every Adam's Sneak Peek, and hundreds of other ad-free podcasts and audiobooks for kids.
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Adam Gidwitz shares an early version of a brand-new, Grimm-inspired tale and invites listeners to help shape it.
The story follows Mosshead, a kind but underestimated boy who protects animals and, with their help, defeats the King of the Woods.
This episode is rated Grimmer.
đ¨ What does the King of the Woods look like to you? đ˛đ Have your kids draw their own version and share it with Adam Gidwitz! Their artwork could be featured in an upcoming video or even help inspire a future Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest story.
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This episode is a special preview of Adamâs Sneak Peeksâa Pinna-exclusive series from the world of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest.
In Adamâs Sneak Peeks, author and storyteller Adam Gidwitz shares early versions of brand-new Grimm-inspired talesâbefore theyâre fully produced. Then, listeners like you help shape what comes next.
This weekâs story: âThe Poor Soldier Boy.â
A young deserter fleeing a cruel army strikes a dangerous bargain with a mysterious man in a green coatâwho turns out to be the Devil. What follows is a darkly funny trip to the underworld, where curiosity, justice, and revenge collide.
After you listen, Adam wants to hear from you: What surprised you? What confused you? What did you love most?
Share your thoughts at pinna.fm/grimm.
Your feedback could help shape the final version of this storyâcoming later as a fully produced Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest episode with kids, voice actors, sound design, and all the magic you expect.
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Whether you're traveling or looking for something to listen to over the break, we wanted to share a special re-release of The Figs featuring a new intro and behind-the-scenes stories from Adam! Three brothers attempt to fulfill the request of a very picky rich man.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmest.
With two magical eyes that let him see the world in very different ways, a tailor learns how to balance hope and cautionâand how seeing things clearly can change everything.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer Grimmest this episode is Grimmest.
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A cheerful tailor and a cautious shoemaker take a journey together, and along the way, they learn surprising lessons about friendship, trust, and how differently people can see the world.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer Grimmest this episode is Grimmest.
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When a little brother feels left out of his sistersâ secret game, it sets off a magical adventure full of mystery, bravery, and the power of family.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer Grimmest this episode is Grimmer.
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If you've been following the Kooky Spooky Countdown, it has all been leading up to this: Elise Parisian, the host of Unspookable, sits down with Adam Gidwitz, the creator and host of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest and New York Times best-selling author, to talk about scary stories themselves. Why do we tell them? What purpose do they serve? And what has Adam learned in all his years of studying and retelling Grimmsâ Fairy Tales? All with a little help from our SCARE-rator, Jonathan Cormur, the host of Dorktales Storytime. Itâs a conversation you donât want to miss.
â The Kooky Spooky Countdownâ Three award-winning, family-favorite childrenâs podcasts - Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest (Pinna), Unspookable (Soundsington Media), and Dorktales Storytime - have teamed up this October for the Kooky Spooky Countdown, a seasonal, screen-free listening event for families and classrooms everywhere. Participants are challenged to listen to 13 âspooky-ishâ podcast episodes to earn rewards, including exclusive congratulatory videos from all three podcast hosts.The challenge celebrates Octoberâs festivities with safe thrills, playful storytelling, and engaging experiences. Families and classrooms can download the challenge materials atâ  https://jonincharacter.com/kooky-spooky-countdown/.â
About the Podcastsâ Unspookableâ Â (Soundsington Media)Unspookable is a family-friendly podcast that explores the history, brain science, and real-world influences behind spooky stories, myths, and urban legends. Host Elise Parisian takes the scare out of spooky stories by digging into the real history behind them, the cool facts, and why people keep telling them.â Dorktales Storytimeâ Be the hero of your own story with Dorktales Storytime, a podcast for kids and their pop culture loving grownups. Hosts Jonathan Cormur and Mr. Reginald T. Hedgehog share reimagined fairytales and fables with SEL themes, stories of hidden heroes, and wildly imaginative folklore.
A kind girl uses her courage and cleverness to escape danger, find true love, and choose her own happy ending.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer Grimmest this episode is Grimmest
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A fisherman with three kids casts his net into a strange lake and pulls out some very unexpected things, setting off a wild and magical adventure that changes everything. Sana Alimohamed joins us to help tell this exciting story.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer Grimmest this episode is Grimm.
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A girl named Barbara goes on a magical adventure to become beautiful, but along the way she learns what really matters most.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer Grimmest this episode is Grimmer.
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In the final part of The Twelve Tortoises, Caroline faces dark magic, dangerous beasts, and impossible trials in her quest to reunite with her lost familyâand discovers the true meaning of the promise to always take care of each other.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest this episode is Grimmer.
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Caroline must outwit a greedy innkeeper, escape danger, and unravel the mystery of her lost brotherâwith the help of a flock of mysterious swans and her own unshakable determination.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest this episode is Grimmer.
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In the final part of The Three Feathers, the three brothers face their last and strangest challenge yetâone that tests not just their cleverness, but their characterâleading to an unexpected ending full of heart, magic, and meaning.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest this episode is Grimm.
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Three royal brothers compete in a series of strange and magical challenges set by their father to determine who will inherit the kingdom.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest this episode is Grimm.
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We wanted to share a special re-release of The Crabman's Daughter featuring a new intro and behind-the-scenes stories from Adam! A little fishing town worries that thereâs something mysterious in the lake, but a free-spirited young woman longs to swim in it.
On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmer.
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