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.

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.

The Snake Sister

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 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 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&nbsp;Season 6&nbsp;episodes are dropping weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at&nbsp;⁠pinna.fm⁠&nbsp;and use code&nbsp;GRIMMS6&nbsp;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 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 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 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&nbsp;Season 6&nbsp;episodes are dropping weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at&nbsp;⁠pinna.fm⁠&nbsp;and use code&nbsp;GRIMMS6&nbsp;for 30% off.

Adam's Sneak Peeks | The Starry Dress

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 <a href="https://pinna.fm/grimm">pinna.fm/grimm</a>.
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 <a href="https://pinna.fm/">pinna.fm</a> and use code GRIMM30 for 30% off.

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.

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 <a href="https://pinna.fm/grimm" rel="noopener noreferrer">pinna.fm/grimm</a>.
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 <a href="https://pinna.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer">pinna.fm</a> and use code GRIMM30 for 30% off.

Adam's Sneak Peeks | The Poor Soldier Boy

A donkey prince falls in love with music, and discovers a shocking secret. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimm.Want more episodes now? Visit pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a discount after a 7-day FREE trial!

A donkey prince falls in love with music, and discovers a shocking secret. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimm. Want more episodes now? Visit pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a discount after a 7-day FREE trial!

A donkey prince falls in love with music, and discovers a shocking secret. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimm.Want more episodes now? Visit&nbsp;pinna.fm&nbsp;and use code GRIMM for a discount after a 7-day FREE trial!

The Turnip and the Donkey Prince (Part I)

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. Want more episodes now? Visit pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a 30% discount after a 7-day FREE trial!

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. Want more episodes now? Visit pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a 30% discount after a 7-day FREE trial!

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.&nbsp;Want more episodes now? Visit&nbsp;pinna.fm&nbsp;and use code GRIMM for a 30% discount after a 7-day FREE trial!

Rumpelstiltskin

🎃 You're invited to see Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest live with Adam Gidwitz on October 25 in Tarrytown, NY!

🎟️ Get tickets: ⁠tinyurl.com/GrimmLive2026⁠



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.

Kids & Family

Stories for Kids

🎃 You're invited to see Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest live with Adam Gidwitz on October 25 in Tarrytown, NY! 🎟️ Get tickets: ⁠tinyurl.com/GrimmLive2026⁠ 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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