Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest

The Glass Coffin

The curious tale of a boy who stumbles upon a sleeping princess, a raging bull, and some powerful magic On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmest We love hearing from Grimmers! Email us at contact@pinna.fm to tell us what you think of the show!

The Iron Stove

The epic tale of a selfish princess, an enchanted talking stove, and a very odd adventure On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimm We love hearing from Grimmers! Email us at contact@pinna.fm to tell us what you think of the show!

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

Rumpelstiltskin

The classic tale, as you’ve never heard it before When a miller promises the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold—over her strenuous objections—the miller’s daughter is forced to enter a sinister bargain with a magical little man On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmer—it’s creepy, but not terrifying

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grimm Season 6 is here!

Season 6 is now

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.

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.

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.

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.

Author Adam Gidwitz and Max in the House of Spies

Author Adam Gidwitz is giving a talk this week to celebrate the release of his new book: Max in the House of Spies