Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest

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.

👉 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.

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.

Whether you're traveling or looking for something to listen to over the break, we wanted to share a special re-release of The Figs featuring a new intro and behind-the-scenes stories from Adam! Three brothers attempt to fulfill the request of a very picky rich man.

On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmest.

With two magical eyes that let him see the world in very different ways, a tailor learns how to balance hope and caution—and how seeing things clearly can change everything.

On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer Grimmest this episode is Grimmest.

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