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In the early 1800s, the Brothers Grimm famously collected German folk tales and recorded them for posterity, launching what's now known as the modern fairy tale. Join Philippe, Mike, and guests as the... more
FAQs about The Brothers Dimm:How many episodes does The Brothers Dimm have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.
August 07, 2023#10: The Pack of RagamuffinsCocks, nuts, and pleasure, oh my! And that's just the first paragraph. What the hell is a ragamuffin, anyway? Listen and find out in this short, bonkers, acid trip of a story. Buckle up!...more15minPlay
July 31, 2023#9: The Twelve BrothersInfanticide by the dozen! Yet another King who immediately marries a mute teen girl he found in the forest! We have another short one this week; this one's pretty random but also pretty direct. Remember: always stand with your siblings....more18minPlay
July 25, 2023#8: The Wonderful MusicianWhat do you do with a sociopathic, xenophobic young fellow? Why, buy him a fiddle and turn him loose in the forest, of course. Behold our ability to talk about almost anything BUT this very short, very succinct story....more20minPlay
July 18, 2023#7: The Good BargainOn a Very Special Episode, we explore antisemitism in 19th century Germany (well, to be honest, it didn't start there), talk Guster, and fit in a couple other topics with our very special guest Sasha....more30minPlay
July 10, 2023#6: Faithful John"My liege, I have an idea..." We have kidnapping, infanticide, and more this week in a ridiculous adventure sure to be adapted by The Big Mouse any day now....more21minPlay
July 03, 2023#5: The Wolf and the Seven Little KidsSTRANGER DANGER: beware chalk eaters and baby hogs! This week we imagine the horrors that would beset us all if wolves actually took the time to chew their food, plus ask the age-old question of if there's a way to drown that isn't miserable....more27minPlay
June 26, 2023#4: The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear WasIndiscriminate killing of animals, bowling zombies, and elder abuse are only the beginning. In what's arguably our wackiest tale yet, discover the most horrifying thing of all: a bucket of fish. Or marriage, depending on which version you read. Special shout-out and thanks to MC Frontalot's "Shudders"!...more24minPlay
June 19, 2023#3: Our Lady's ChildCan you go to Heaven without actually dying? How many babies can you eat without arousing suspicion? Join Mary, Judas, and the rest of the gang for a rousing tale of lying through your teeth to save your skin, plus as much loosely-informed Biblical theory as we can manage. Ed. note: Philippe's poor audio quality in episodes 2 & 3 was a mistake and has been corrected moving forward....more26minPlay
June 13, 2023#2: Cat and Mouse in PartnershipHow trustworthy are cats? How about the French? At least it's a universal truth that college-aged neighbors are terrible. Join us to talk odd roommates, larceny, and murder. Ed. note: Philippe's poor audio quality in episodes 2 & 3 was a mistake and has been corrected moving forward....more23minPlay
June 05, 2023#1: The Frog-King, or Iron HenryCan cruel fury and violence change a man? Let's find out, and along the way discover broken promises, very young love, and the prevalence of citrus trees in early 19th century Germany. Plus! A modicum of bonus background info on the Brothers Grimm and their lives & times....more34minPlay
FAQs about The Brothers Dimm:How many episodes does The Brothers Dimm have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.