Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest

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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!

👉 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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Wednesday · 33 min
Adam's Sneak Peeks | Tatterhood
Adam Gidwitz shares an early version of a brand-new, Grimm-inspired tale and invites listeners to help shape it. Adam and Jonah Dragan bring you magical adaptation of this Norse folktale. A king and queen wish for a child and receive a very unexpected surprise. As the years pass, one unusual princess proves that being different can be a powerful strength. Filled with adventure, humor, and a touch of mystery, this story celebrates courage, individuality, and the many ways someone can shine. This episode is rated Grim. 👉 Want more? New Season 6 episodes are dropping weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at ⁠pinna.fm⁠ and use code GRIMMS6 for 30% off.
S3 · E2
Monday · 19 min
The Singing Bone
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. 👉 Want more? Binge all of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest ad-free on Pinna. Start your subscription at ⁠Pinna.fm⁠ and use code GRIMM for a special discount.
October 2 · 2 min
You're Invited: A Very Grimm Story Spooktacular with Adam Gidwitz!
🎃 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 Hollow—the home of Halloween! 📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026 ⏰ Show starts at 1:30 PM 📍 The Ark at the Shames JCC | Tarrytown, NY 🎟️ Get tickets: tinyurl.com/GrimmLive2026
October 1 · 25 min
Adam's Sneak Peeks | The Snake Sister
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 friend’s mother after her own mother dies, only to discover the woman is a cruel witch. After manipulating Annie’s 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. 👉 Want more? New Season 6 episodes are dropping weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at ⁠pinna.fm⁠ and use code GRIMMS6 for 30% off.
September 28 · 25 min
Donkey Lettuce
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. 👉 Want more? Binge all of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest ad-free on Pinna. Start your subscription at Pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a special discount.
September 24 · 29 min
Adam's Sneak Peeks | Scarlet and the Dragons
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 — with one unusual rule: every Thursday, Scarlet must leave before the boys’ 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 — and where she really belongs. This episode is rated Grimmest. 👉 Want more? New Season 6 episodes are dropping weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at ⁠pinna.fm⁠ and use code GRIMMS6 for 30% off.
S3 · E1
September 21 · 33 min
The Golden Goose
A favorite Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest story is now available to everyone! A golden goose causes a whole lot of trouble for one very dreamy fellow. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, or Grimmest, this episode is Grimm. 👉 Want more? Binge all of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest ad-free on Pinna. Start your subscription at Pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a special discount.
September 17 · 40 min
Adam's Sneak Peeks | Beauty and Barry
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. 👉 Want more? New Season 6 episodes are dropping weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at ⁠pinna.fm⁠ and use code GRIMMS6 for 30% off.
September 9 · 33 min
The Snake Sister
A young girl named Annie is left in the care of her friend’s mother after her own mother dies, only to discover the woman is a cruel witch. After manipulating Annie’s 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.
September 8 · 1 min
A Grimm taping at the Brooklyn Book Festival!
Join Adam Gidwitz LIVE at the Brooklyn Book Festival! On Saturday, September 26th at 11 a.m. EST, Adam is bringing Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest to Borough Hall Courtroom in Brooklyn, NY for a special live taping. He’ll tell a funny, creepy fairy tale, where kids in the audience will have opportunities to contribute to the story—and maybe appear in the published episode! The event is FREE, but space is limited, so come early. Find all the details at: brooklynbookfestival.org/event/grimm-grimmer-grimmest-with-adam-gidwitz/
September 3 · 37 min
Adam's Sneak Peeks | The Starry Dress
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 determined—but 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. 👉 Want more? New Season 6 episodes are dropping weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at ⁠pinna.fm⁠ and use code GRIMMS6 for 30% off.
August 26 · 32 min
Adam's Sneak Peeks | Marjana and The Forty Thieves Part Two
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. 👉 Want more? New Season 6 episodes are dropping weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at ⁠pinna.fm⁠ and use code GRIMMS6 for 30% off.
August 20 · 28 min
Adam's Sneak Peeks | Marjana and The Forty Thieves Part One
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 doesn’t 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. We’ll pause the story here, at this suspenseful moment, before finding out what Marjana will do next. This episode is rated Grimmest. 👉 Want more? New Season 6 episodes are dropping weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at ⁠pinna.fm⁠ and use code GRIMMS6 for 30% off.
August 13 · 26 min
Adam's Sneak Peeks | Snorri and the Norn
Adam Gidwitz shares an early version of a brand-new, Grimm-inspired tale and invites listeners to help shape it. “Snorri and the Norn” 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. 👉 Want more? New Season 6 episodes are dropping weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at ⁠pinna.fm⁠ and use code GRIMMS6 for 30% off.
August 7 · 1 min
Grimm Season 6 is here!
Season 6 is now available on the Pinna app! Hear brand-new Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest tales as they premiere each week—recorded 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. 🐦‍⬛ Start your subscription at pinna.fm and use code GRIMMS6 for 30% off.
August 6 · 21 min
Adam's Sneak Peeks | The King of the Woods
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. 🎨 What does the King of the Woods look like to you? 🌲👑 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. 👉 Want more? New Season 6 episodes are dropping weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at pinna.fm and use code GRIMMS6 for 30% off.
June 8 · 1 min
You’re Invited: Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest in Central Park!
Join Adam Gidwitz for a special live performance of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest at Family Afternoon at the Delacorte in Central Park, NYC! On Sunday, June 14 at 4:00 PM ET, Adam will bring fairy tales to life in an interactive storytelling performance full of laugh-out-loud moments, surprising twists, and just the right amount of spooky. The event is free and open to families of all ages as part of The Public Theater’s celebration of Shakespeare for the City and Free Shakespeare in the Park. No tickets required. Plus, the first 100 kids at the performance will receive a special gift bag. We hope to see you there! For more information, visit: tinyurl.com/FamilyAfternoon
March 23 · 28 min
Adam's Sneak Peeks | The Poor Soldier Boy
This episode is a special preview of Adam’s Sneak Peeks—a Pinna-exclusive series from the world of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest. In Adam’s Sneak Peeks, author and storyteller Adam Gidwitz shares early versions of brand-new Grimm-inspired tales—before they’re fully produced. Then, listeners like you help shape what comes next. This week’s story: “The Poor Soldier Boy.” A young deserter fleeing a cruel army strikes a dangerous bargain with a mysterious man in a green coat—who 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 story—coming later as a fully produced Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest episode with kids, voice actors, sound design, and all the magic you expect. 👉 Want more? New Adam’s Sneak Peeks episodes drop weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at pinna.fm and use code GRIMM30 for 30% off.
Dec 17, 2025 · 33 min
The Water of Life (Adam's Secrets Version)
We're excited to share a special re-release of The Water of Life featuring a new intro and behind-the-scenes stories from Adam! An old king falls ill, and his youngest son sets out on a quest to save him. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmer.
S5 · E14
Nov 26, 2025 · 41 min
The Figs (Adam's Secrets Version)
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.

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