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Grimm Reading

Adam Field & Matt Hughes

Join two amateur Grimmologists round the fire to read and discuss the tales of the Brothers Grimm.

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51:32

Koshchei The Deathless (Halloween Special 2025)

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2025/10/26

Things are getting spooky at Castle Grimm as we celebrate Halloween with the story “Koshchei the Deathless”, aka “Maria Morevna”.Prepare to be whisked into a world of immortal evil wizards, battle-loving queens, and rivers of fire. There may even feature a brief cameo from an old friend… Happy Halloween all! Linktree Patreon Merch Store Instagram Twitter/X Facebook grimmreadingpodcast@gmail.com Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko Other Music: Aram Khachaturian's Masquerade Waltz //

46:45

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

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2025/10/12

We’re back for series 8!Magic beds, secret raves, invisible soldiers - we kick things off with "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" aka "The Shoes That Were Danced To Pieces". It’s a somewhat famous story and surprisingly magical and romantic for the Grimms, albeit overtly violent and deeply problematic. So join us as we once more delve into the world of the Brothers Grimm, and chase this folk tale from ancient Babylon through Victorian England (via the story "Kate Crackernuts"), and ending unexpectedly

54:25

Series 7 Live Quiz

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2025/10/02

The series is over, but were you listening? Join us for a live quiz where we ask questions on Series 7 trivia, and three lucky winners receive prizes. Series 8 is coming on October 12th! You can watch the live quiz on YouTube via this link. Linktree Patreon Merch Store Instagram Twitter/X Facebook grimmreadingpodcast@gmail.com Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko

02:13

Series 7 Livestream Quiz - Sat 30th August 7pm BST!

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2025/08/24

Link to the Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/QtmQlB-g_Sk?feature=shareCome and join us this Saturday, 30th August, for our livestream quiz to mark the end of Series 7! Play along with the multiple-choice questions that cover all of the tales we've heard this series, and there are prizes to win! So we hope you've been brushing up on your Volume 2 stories... The stream will be live on YouTube on 30th August from: 7pm British Summer Time 8pm Central European Summer Time 2pm Eastern Daylight

02:38

Series 7 Livestream Quiz - Saturday 28th June 7pm BST!

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2025/06/24

Link to the Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/06yd2583kNA?feature=shareCome and join us this Saturday, 28th June, for our livestream quiz to mark the end of Series 7! Play along with the multiple choice questions that cover all of the tales we've heard this series, and there are prizes to win! So we hope you've been brushing up on your Volume 2 stories... The stream will be live on YouTube on 28th June from: 7pm British Summer Time 8pm Central European Summer Time 2pm Eastern Daylight Time 11am

53:17

Series 7 Wrap-Up

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2025/06/01

Season 7 is in the bag! But which stories were the best and worst of the bunch?We reveal the winners and losers of the series, share some porridge updates, hear what listeners have to say, and set up the start of series 8. QUIZ! Saturday 28th June 7pm (BST) Link to the Series 7 Live Quiz so you can subscribe and join in the fun. ... Linktree Patreon Merch Store Instagram Twitter/X Facebook grimmreadingpodcast@gmail.com Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko Other Music: Dvořák's String

55:15

Goldilocks And The Three Bears

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2025/05/11

Three friendly bachelor bears decide to take a walk while their porridge cools. Little do they suspect that an opportunistic young lady called Goldilocks will break in and help herself to breakfast.Will the bears catch her in the act or will she get away? What’s the best way to have porridge? And where do Aristotle and Stephen Hawking fit into all this? Join us for the series seven finale as we read Goldilocks and the Three Bears - and then share the history of how the story

45:16

Old Rinkrank

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2025/04/27

Creepy villains, elderly princesses, troublesome beards - this is not your average fairy tale.In Old Rinkrank, a princess gets imprisoned in a glass mountain by an evil creature and given an unpleasant new name. Will she be able to save herself? And will her fiancé have waited for her? Find out in the penultimate episode of the season! After the story, we attempt to ascend our own glass mountain and identify the tale's place in the canon of folklore, leading us to Poland and Norway where things

46:26

The Owl

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2025/04/13

When a horned owl takes up residence in a barn, the townsfolk slowly lose their minds as they try to oust the intruder. Will the townsfolk come to their senses and the owl escape? Or is the owl to meet a grisly end?From owls to algorithms, killer trains to Puerto Rican pirate vessels, this episode takes us on a wild ride through some of the stranger corners of history as we dig into what exactly this story means. ... Linktree Patreon Merch

01:01:01

Grimmflix: The Princess Bride

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2025/04/06

This is the full episode of our latest Grimmflix - a special Patreon series where we review grimmesque movies. We enjoyed it and wanted to share with everyone.In this episode of Grimmflix, we review the 1987 cult classic movie, The Princess Bride. Will Adam love it? Was it worth the wait? We share our thoughts on the movie before awarding our Grimms. We then explore the making of the film and share some behind-the-scenes stories, thanks to Cary Elwes' memoir, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from

34:42

The Three Sluggards

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2025/03/23

A king is dying. But which of his three sons shall inherit the kingdom? There’s only one way to decide…Things get sluggardly and etymological in this episode as we read The Three Sluggards by The Brothers Grimm. After the story, before we know what’s hit us we’re discussing everything from Sussex slang words, slugs, our old friend Straparola, and Kim Jong Un. ... Linktree Patreon Merch Store Instagram Twitter/X Facebook grimmreadingpodcast@gmail.com Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye

50:07

The Turnip

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2025/03/09

When a farmer grows a giant turnip and is rewarded by the king, his jealous brother plots to murder him. How will he escape his assassins? And does the titular turnip have anything to do with the plot?Find out in this episode, where we read The Turnip by the Brothers Grimm! After the story, we're led across a world of culture - from Pulp Fiction to Serbian hip-hop to the UK's obsession with giant vegetables. If you want to grow your own giant veg along with us, check out giantvegseeds.com. And

40:48

The Fox And The Horse

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2025/03/02

Reynard is back in action and using his wits for good, unless you're a lion...When an old horse is abandoned by its owner and given an impossible task, Raynard the fox summons all his wiles in aid of the horse's plight. After the story, we explore several other fables of foxes and horses, taking us from the summit of French high literature to a humble stable in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, to see just how widespread this story once was. ... Linktree Patreon Merch

43:41

Dr Know-All

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2025/02/16

Can a charlatan doctor solve a case of missing money? Join us for this week's story Dr Know-All, which somehow features crabs, an ABC book, a man in a stove, and some spectacular failing upwards...This spins out into a discussion of other similar stories from around the world, culminating in the medieval Indian tale of Harrisaman (FKA Froggie)... ... Linktree Patreon Merch Store Instagram Twitter/X Facebook grimmreadingpodcast@gmail.com Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko Other Music:

59:17

The Gnome

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2025/02/02

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s a squadron of flying gnomes. Join us for this week’s story The Gnome - a tale of brotherly betrayal, multi-headed dragons, magic flutes, and cheeky little helpers.After the story, we have a short history of gnomes, from Roman smut to Pink Floyd and beyond... ... Linktree Patreon Merch Store Instagram Twitter/X Facebook grimmreadingpodcast@gmail.com Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko Other Music: Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 2: Finale, Bernd

01:55:15

Christmas Special 2024

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2024/12/22

Merry Christmas to one and all! Join us for another end of year party at Grimm Castle, where we delve deep into The Nutcracker And The Mouse King, almost completely losing our minds. We then sober up with a special surprise short story, featuring some unlikely characters…So join us for a cracker, a mince pie, spiced wine, gifts, and merriment a-plenty at this year’s Grimm Reading Christmas party. ... Linktree Patreon Merch Store Instagram Twitter/X Facebook grimmreadingpodcast@gmail.com Theme

51:13

The Devil And His Grandmother

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2024/12/08

For one last time, the Devil's grandma is back.After three soldiers desert the army, they make a bargain with the Devil for their souls. After seven fun-filled years, the Devil arrives to claim his debt. But perhaps Grandma can offer our unlikely heroes a helping hand... Riddles, dragons and magic whips - join us for The Devil And His Grandmother. We also talk dragons in the bible, and explore the fascinating legend of Faust and the Faustian pact, through Marlowe to

50:49

An Interview With Clare Pollard (Author of The Modern...

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2024/12/01

In this interview episode, we talk to author and poet Clare Pollard about her latest novel: The Modern Fairies.Set in the Paris and Versailles of Louis the XIV, the novel drops us into the heart of Madame D’Alnouy’s illustrious, raucous, and radical salon. It's "Disney meets Dangerous Liaisons" and a brilliant, cosy read. We talk to Clare about fairy tales, writing, salons, audiobooks and plenty more besides. Discover Clare's writings through her website. You can also subscribe to her Substack and

57:38

The Poor Miller's Boy And His Cat

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2024/11/24

Adam's Christmas comes early as we find ourselves in an enchanted cat castle in this week's Grimm story. When an old miller challenges his apprentices to find the best horse, one befriends a cat who promises to help. But is she more than she seems? After the story, we find ourselves in early-modern Paris where we meet fairy tale behemoth Madame D'Aulnouy. We hear of her extraordinary life as well as a short version of her related story, The White Cat. ... Linktree Patreon Merch

59:28

Donkey Cabbages

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2024/11/10

We take on Donkey Cabbages - one of the most bizarre and barmy tales we've heard in a while. Not only do we get witches, giants and magic clouds, we also discover a new concept - the minimal counterintuitive hypothesis. What makes a story stick? Some scientists think they've found the answer... We then briefly look at man-donkeys in storytelling, say hi to Shakespeare, and meet the long-forgotten German folkhero Fortunatus. Here's a link to the paper we discuss in the episode: Memory and Mystery:

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