Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest

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! 👉 Want more? New Grimm content drops weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at ⁠pinna.fm⁠ and use code GRIMM30 for 30% off.

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Episodes

The Iron Stove

This episode tells the classic grim fairy tale of a selfish princess who, after running away, encounters an enchanted iron stove that claims to be a prince. After reluctantly promising to marry him, she breaks her word, prompting a transformative year-long quest through glass mountains and a blazing desert. Along her journey, guided by magical toads, she learns resilience and the true meaning of friendship, ultimately reuniting with the prince.

Oct 23, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Hans My Hedgehog

A half-boy, half-hedgehog sets out into the world in search of a best friend. Along the way he runs into some trouble, but it’s nothing Hans, his pet rooster, his bagpipes, and an army of pigs can’t overcome! On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmer. Want more episodes now? Visit pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a 30% discount after a 7-day FREE trial!

Oct 22, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Rumpelstiltskin

Adam Gidwitz tells the grim fairy tale of Rumpelstiltskin to a classroom of children. A miller's daughter is forced into a series of bargains with a magical little man to spin straw into gold, eventually promising her firstborn child. To save her child, she must guess the man's name, leading to a surprising and gruesome conclusion.

Sep 24, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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