

Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest
By Pinna
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! đ Want more? Start your subscription at â pinna.fmâ and use code GRIMM30 for 30% off.

Ever wondered what it's like to be part of a Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest story? Now's your chance to find out! Adam is inviting kid fans to join him for Season 7. To enter, have a parent or guardian submit a short video telling Adam about a Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest story you love and why you love it. Don't dress up or act fancyâjust be yourself! Submissions are due November 20, 2026, and selected participants will be contacted by November 24. Check out all the details and have a parent or guardian submit your video at pinna.fm/grimmguest.

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.

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.

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.

In this story inspired by Norse mythology, we follows Snorri, a very unlucky boy who goes on a journey to learn why strange sweaters appear on trees. Snorri ends up meeting a frost giant, Odin, and the Norn who knit them and along the way, he learns that even hard and sad things can help make us brave. This episode is rated Grim.

When a gentle boy nicknamed Mosshead sets out to find his two older brothers, he discovers they're making trouble everywhere they goâterrorizing ants, ducks, and bees. After standing up for the creatures of the forest, Mosshead finds himself trapped alongside his brothers by the fearsome King of the Woods. But every act of kindness he's shown comes back to help him, as the forest's smallest creatures band together to save them. Can compassion defeat cruelty, and who truly deserves to be King of the Woods? Join Adam and a room full of hilarious kid storytellers for a wild Grimm fairy tale where kindness turns out to be the greatest strength of all. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, or Grimmest, this episode is rated Grimmer.

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. 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.

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. đ Want more? Binge all of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest ad-free on Pinna. Start your subscription at â Pinna.fmâ and use code GRIMM for a special discount.

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. 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.

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. đ 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.

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. 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.

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. đ 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.

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. 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.

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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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.

Season 6 is now available on the Pinna app! 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. đŚâ⏠Start your subscription at pinna.fm 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. 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. đ Want more? New Season 6 episodes are dropping weeklyâexclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at pinna.fm and use code GRIMMS6 for 30% off.