Overview
Everyone knows that the Grimm fairy tales are much different than the Disney versions we’re more familiar with today — but that doesn’t mean kids don’t love the Grimm versions just as much! Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest is an award-winning storytelling podcast that retells all the old fairy tales you can think of. In each episode, real kids get to listen, ask questions, and crack jokes while the host, Adam Gidwitz, narrates the story.
The best part of the podcast is that each episode is categorized based on how “grim” it actually is. In the description, each episode says “On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, and Grimmest, this episode is —.” But just so you know exactly what they mean by “grim,” we have all the details laid out right here. Let’s jump in!
Harmful Content ❗️
Even the grimmest stories are still appropriate for kids as young as seven. While the episodes embrace the dark and weird nature of the Grimm fairy tales, the stories are presented in a kid-friendly way.
Particularly sensitive kids may prefer the “grim” episodes over the “grimmest” episodes, so luckily parents can easily pick and choose which episodes to play based on the description.
Language
There is no adult language in this podcast, but sometimes there is mild name-calling between characters.
Sex
This podcast has no sexual content.
Violence
Some episodes include fantasy violence, supernatural creatures, and the death of characters in the story. The host never lingers on the more violent or gory parts of the stories, but balances it with family-friendly humor.
Positive Value 💫
This podcast uses these bizarre and silly stories to both entertain and educate kids. The podcasts are well done with music, sound effects, and an engaging host, making it fun for kids to listen to. But the stories also teach kids about certain time periods and the host even asks the kids in each episode important critical thinking questions — ones that get their brains to make inferences and connections, and be curious about why things are the way they are.
So, should my kid listen to it?
Yes, we feel this podcast is appropriate for most kids! If you have kids who are particularly sensitive or uninterested in fantastical fairytales, this may not be a fit for them. You know your child best and we hope this review helped shed some light on this podcast for your family!
