Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/storytelling-with-children

Hey, Grimm fans! Adam Gidwitz is hitting the road for two live storytelling events—and you’re invited!

Mega Awesome Super Huge Wicked Fun Podcast Playdate

Sunday, April 26, 2026 @ 2:00 PM EDT

WBUR CitySpace — 890 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA

Adam will be performing at this two-day festival packed with fan-favorite kids’ podcasts, including Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest. It’s a chance to experience the stories live—full of fairy tales, folktales, and big laughs!

Find tickets HERE!

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!

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.

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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.