A Grimm Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 49 - The Tale of Despereaux
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ll read a story centered around a fable. It’s not completely about a fable but a little mouse likes one. Now that you have some cont...
Episode 48 - The Wolf Wilder, Chapter 2
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you remember when we read the first chapter in the book “The Wolf Wilder,” because I’ve decided to read the next chapter. If you want, yo...
Episode 47 - Blunt Aesop
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re reading more of Aesop's fables because they’re short and funny and I can talk about them. So, we’re going to start off with “The Man, th...
Episode 46 - Chinese Tales of Misconception
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I have something to talk about. I’ve realized I’m starting to run out of stories to read, so I’m going to draw the line and end the podcast when...
Episode 45 - Aesop’s Fables
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I found some fables by Aesop because I figured Aesop has pretty classic works and it was kinda funny that we’ve never read any of his stories. So, t...
Episode 44 - More Philosophy
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we read two philosophical tales. Now, we’re reading more because I like these stories. We’ll start with “The Hungry Kaftan,” adapte...
Episode 43 - Philosophy???
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My mom loves philosophy. That may seem a little weird and off topic, but it ties into the stories we’re reading today. She gave me a philosophy book...
Episode 42 - Once Upon a Time Lived a Wholesome Japanese
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’ve got two Japanese tales. The first one is a heartfelt, more wholesome-driven story. It takes place on New Year’s Eve, follows a poor c...
Episode 41 - The Emperor’s New Clothes
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have a classic, memorable work of writing that some of you may or may not know. Before I introduce it, however, I must say that I actual...
Episode 40 - The Sleepyhead Bamboo Cutter
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s tales come from Japan. To begin, we have, “The Bamboo-Cutter’s Tale,” which tells of a beautiful girl. Next, we have “Sleepyhead Tar...
Episode 39 - Chinese Lessons of Caring
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ll explore two more tales from China. First off is, “Chuang-Tzu Tries to Borrow Some Food from a Friend,” a lesson about avoiding ...
Episode 38 - Peculiar Friends
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s tales will be stories the Grimm Brothers have brought us. To begin, we have “The Fox and the Cat,” which follows a proud animal and one ...
Episode 37 - Sweden: The Evil One
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I asked my good friend Keilani to suggest what kind of story to read and she said stories from Sweden. So, I’ve found two great fables ju...
Episode 36 - Rice, Geese, & Cakes
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s stories all come from China and all come from places I can’t pronounce. So when I finish them, don’t be surprised if I completely bu...
Episode 35 - The Skalunda Dog
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’ll read about two different stories from China and Sweden. The first one will be “The Skalunda Giant,” about a giant looking for a new...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 34 - Kintaro (Feat. special guest Keilani!)
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is another special episode because I brought a friend! Okay, before we start, I have a confession to make. My name isn’t really Sylvi Luna. I ...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 33 - Mother Holle
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’ll talk about a new English tale from the classic Brothers Grimm, “Mother Holle.” It’s just this one because I’m in a rush… agai...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 32 - A Very Special Episode!
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m going to have a special episode, featuring a preview of one of my favorite books of all time, “The Wolf Wilder.” I’m going to read ...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 31 - Urashima Taro Is Rich!
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s stories will be little Japanese tales that show what happens if you give some things a little bit of time. To begin, we have “Urashima Tar...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 30 - Yang Pu is Salty
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s stories will be of mix-ups. The first one will be “Why the Sea is Salty”... just like me. The next tale is a Chinese fable called “...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 29 - Kancil Steals Cucumbers
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to pop right back to the more Asian side of the fairy tales, specifically Indonesian ones. Today’s story is “Kancil Steals Cu...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 28 - Grimm Tales
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I think we’ve been drifting away from the English fairy tales, like Andersen’s fairy tales and the Brothers Grimm. So, as you probably guessed, we...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 27 - A Divine Turtle Complains
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first tale of the day is called “A Divine Turtle,” a quick story of wisdom and wit. Next up is “The White Dragon Lodges a Complaint,” some...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 26 - The Bremen Town Musicians
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our story today is going to be a classic. Before we begin, I wanna just tell you guys something really quick; I just need to get this off my chest. Ok...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 25 - Momotaro Hears Cases
23 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first lesson we’ll learn is “A Nobleman Hears Cases,” a Chinesestory of logic. Next is “Momotaro, the Peach Boy,” a Japanese tale about ...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 24 - Gonbei’s Wen
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m really sorry I couldn’t get the episode out yesterday… my dad took my family and me to take a little break from isolation so I was gone from...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 23 - Trading Bugs, Jade, and Infants
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is going to be about trade… or something along the lines of that. The story we’ll read first will be “The Caterpillar Story,”...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 22 - Chinese Folklore
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy new year! I really hope you guys get through this year better than 2020 if any of you were struggling. I’m not gonna say “New year, new me”...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 21 - Loki & The Master Builder
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’ll continue this little mythology series from last week and we’ll see what happens in “Loki and the Master Builder,” a short fable of a bric...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 20 - Loki in Sweden
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t have to tell you that myths have many tricks and jokes played in them. Myths also come from stories that came from strong beliefs of people....
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 19 - The Frog
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking outside the box is a great trait to have. That and using your creativity to benefit the world are a great mix. Let’s find out more about th...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 18 - Beneath The Surface
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many times, we mustn’t, as the saying goes, judge a book by its cover. It’s easy to be misled by first impressions and to think someone/something ...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 17 - Real Qualities
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I find that, quite often, fairy tales have morals at the end. This week’s morals will be about real strength and true qualities and values. The firs...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 16 - The Pink
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s lesson is about honesty, trust, and doing the right thing. It’s often hard to understand the things around us, but we have to face the fac...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 15 - Outward Appearances
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of times, things aren’t as they seem. We find many of these lessons in Chinese folklore. First, we’ll read “Cooking a Bamboo Mattress,” ...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 14 - Getting Out of Sticky Situations
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our impulses often carry us away and we act before we can think. It’s the same with beings in fairy tales. They see something and they lunge at it b...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 13 - Jokes and Punishments
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes jokes get carried too far… But people in fairy tales don’t know any better. So, the people who are joking try to play it off. It may not...
A Grimm Podcast - Greedy Minds
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Unkind people or unkind animals in tales are hard to stop. This is because they will do anything in their power to get what they want and you must kno...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 11 - Issun Boshi, the Inch-High Samurai
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Persistence is a great trait to have. If you can persist, you can do anything. With the right motivation, you can achieve your goals. That’s the sub...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 10 - Tricky Monkeys
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Plenty of different creatures make appearances in short fairy tales. A lot of times they have a purpose to the story, and they have their own minds. S...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 9 - Animal Battles
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many small animals in tales are faced by larger animals. They must defeat them, whether they know/like it or not. They find ways to outsmart their opp...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 8 - Little Red Cap
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Little Red Riding Hood is a classic tale, but do you know the original? I bet you didn’t know the wolf was actually cut open for the first one! Sylv...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 7 - Tricks
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Outsmarting people is easier for those who do it than the victims who get caught in their spiderweb. Some people have good intentions and some not so ...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 6 - What We Want
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wanting. We all experience it. A true desire to have something we don’t possess. Sometimes we get it and sometimes we fail to accomplish the want. ...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 5 - Japanese Sob Stories
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Japanese people have a way of making us feel incredible emotions, and reading their pieces of work are always a joy. Today, Sylvi has special requests...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 4 - Miracle Creatures
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about animals and what they do for people. First, we’ll see how a fish granted wishes for a fisherman and his wife. Then, we’l...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 3 - Fairy Tales
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Sylvi will read classic fairy tales from Hans C. Andersen and the Brothers Grimm. First is “Briar Rose,” the original “Sleeping Beauty,”...
A Grimm Podcast, Ep. 2 - Timun Mas Gets Her Just Desserts
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Sylvi will be reading one of her favorite Indonesian tales called “Timun Mas,” meaning “golden cucumber.” Then, she’ll read “An Imp...
A Grimm Podcast, Episode 1 - Rapunzel Rubs a Bell
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we’ll be reading “Rapunzel” by The Brothers Grimm, “Rub a Bell, Discern a Thief,” a tale from Chinese folklore, and a Hanahaki...
A Grimm Podcast, Episode 0 - Intro
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, everyone! Welcome to A Grimm Podcast, a podcast where we read original fairytales, gore and all. This is an introduction episode, where you get...