The Golden Goose

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.

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.

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.

In this story inspired by Norse mythology, we follows Snorri, a very unlucky boy who goes on a journey to learn why strange sweaters appear on trees. Snorri ends up meeting a frost giant, Odin, and the Norn who knit them and along the way, he learns that even hard and sad things can help make us brave. This episode is rated Grim.

When a gentle boy nicknamed Mosshead sets out to find his two older brothers, he discovers they're making trouble everywhere they go—terrorizing ants, ducks, and bees. After standing up for the creatures of the forest, Mosshead finds himself trapped alongside his brothers by the fearsome King of the Woods. But every act of kindness he's shown comes back to help him, as the forest's smallest creatures band together to save them. Can compassion defeat cruelty, and who truly deserves to be King of the Woods? Join Adam and a room full of hilarious kid storytellers for a wild Grimm fairy tale where kindness turns out to be the greatest strength of all. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, or Grimmest, this episode is rated Grimmer.

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.

A favorite Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest story is now available to everyone! Two brothers set out to save their kingdom from the terrors of a wild boar, but the younger brother soon learns that the boar is the least of his worries. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmest. 👉 Want more? Binge all of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest ad-free on Pinna. Start your subscription at ⁠Pinna.fm⁠ and use code GRIMM for a special discount.

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.

A favorite Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest story is now available to everyone! In this strange and slightly disgusting tale, a brave boy faces off against a mean witch with the help of some very unusual lettuce. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is Grimmer. 👉 Want more? Binge all of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest ad-free on Pinna. Start your subscription at Pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a special discount.

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.