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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.
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- May 6, 20264 min
Record a Grimm Episode with Adam!
Storytelling with Children Festival Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 9:30 AM–4:00 PM EDT 500 S Franklin St, Syracuse, NY Adam will be in Syracuse for a full day dedicated to sparking imagination and a love of storytelling. As part of the festival, he’ll host a live recording of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest, debuting a brand-new Grimm fairy tale with help from the audience. The event also includes a VIP meet-and-greet, storytelling sessions throughout the day, and a book signing. Find tickets HERE!
- Mar 23, 202628 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, 202533 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.
- Nov 26, 202541 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.
- Nov 20, 202530 min
The Two Travelers (Part ll)
With two magical eyes that let him see the world in very different ways, a tailor learns how to balance hope and caution—and how seeing things clearly can change everything. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer Grimmest this episode is Grimmest. Want more episodes now? Listen to this show—and many more—on the Pinna app! Start your 7-day FREE trial at pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a special discount on your subscription.
- Nov 13, 202532 min
The Two Travelers (Part l)
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. Want more episodes now? Listen to this show—and many more—on the Pinna app! Start your 7-day FREE trial at pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a special discount on your subscription.
- Nov 6, 202533 min
The Secret Language
When a little brother feels left out of his sisters’ 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. Want more episodes now? Listen to this show—and many more—on the Pinna app! Start your 7-day FREE trial at pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a special discount on your subscription.
- Oct 31, 202535 min
Adam Talks Scary Stories with Unspookable
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 Grimms’ Fairy Tales? All with a little help from our SCARE-rator, Jonathan Cormur, the host of Dorktales Storytime. It’s a conversation you don’t want to miss. The Kooky Spooky CountdownThree award-winning, family-favorite children’s 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 “spooky-ish” podcast episodes to earn rewards, including exclusive congratulatory videos from all three podcast hosts.The challenge celebrates October’s festivities with safe thrills, playful storytelling, and engaging experiences. Families and classrooms can download the challenge materials at https://jonincharacter.com/kooky-spooky-countdown/. About the PodcastsUnspookable (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.Dorktales StorytimeBe 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.
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About 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.
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