Adam's Sneak Peeks | The Poor Soldier Boy

Adam's Sneak Peeks | The Poor Soldier Boy

From Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest by Pinna

March 23, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

This episode features a preview of a new Grimm-inspired tale, 'The Poor Soldier Boy', where a young deserter makes a dangerous deal with the Devil.

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.

People in this episode

Host: Adam Gidwitz

Topics covered

  • Grimm tales
  • storytelling
  • dark humor
  • underworld
  • feedback

Keywords

  • Grimm
  • storytelling
  • Adam Gidwitz
  • The Poor Soldier Boy
  • dark humor
  • underworld
  • feedback

Sponsors

Pinna

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pinna

Books & works: The Poor Soldier Boy

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