Grimm Reading
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsJoin two amateur Grimmologists round the fire to read and discuss the tales of the Brothers Grimm.
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65. Hans Married
May 30, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 61.9 MBIn Hans Married, Hans’s uncle decides to take matters into his own hands and get his nephew a wife. With his cunning, fool-proof method for securing a bride, Hans miraculously gets engaged to a rich peasant’s daughter. How does he do it? And will it all end happily ever after? Find out in the final installment of the Hans Saga, our penultimate episode of Series 3. It’s a quick, punchy story this week so we also read out lots of listeners messages, and take the opportunity to choose the o...
64. Clever Hans
May 23, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBHans is back! In his first starring role since the pilot episode, we follow Hans as he attempts to woo Gretel by demanding presents from her. Will Hans get the girl of his dreams? Or will it all end with some livestock losing their eyes? And how is this story related to quantum physics? Find out all this and more, as we slip into a the nightmare groundhog day that is Clever Hans by the Brothers Grimm. After the story, we try and piece together the shaky Grimm Reading cinematic universe, hea...
An Interview With Jack Zipes (Extra Grimm)
May 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWelcome to Extra Grimm, where we delve a little deeper into the world of the Brothers Grimm for the curious. In this episode, we talk to Brothers Grimm expert Jack Zipes. The conversation centers around a particular folk tale type, that of ATU 325 “The Magician And His Apprentice”. The interview starts with Jack recalling how his journey into this tale type all started with wondering why the Harry Potter series has achieved such phenomenal success. Eventually, he concluded that it’s becaus...
An Interview With Jack Zipes
May 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWelcome to Extra Grimm, where we delve a little deeper into the world of the Brothers Grimm for the curious. In this episode, we talk to Brothers Grimm expert Jack Zipes. The conversation centers around a particular folk tale type, that of ATU 325 “The Magician And His Apprentice”. The interview starts with Jack recalling how his journey into this tale type all started with wondering why the Harry Potter series has achieved such phenomenal success. Eventually, he concluded that it’s becaus...
63. The Fisherman And His Wife
April 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWhile out on his daily rounds, a poor fisherman nets an enchanted fish prince. When his wife hears how he let the fish go, she demands he return and ask the fish to give them a cottage. Things then escalate fast, as the fisherman's wife gets a taste for the property market and chases a career in politics. Will they be content with their lot, or will greed see them fall to their ruin? Find out all this and more in the absolutely massive tale, The Fisherman and His Wife. After the story we ...
62. The Three Sons of Fortune
April 11, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBAs a penniless woodcutter’s health fades, he leaves his three sons the only things he has in the world - a cat and scythe and a cock. To find fortune, he instructs them to seek out a country in which these things are unknown. One by one the sons head out into the wide world with their gifts. But, when the final son finds himself on an island plagued by mice and rats, the inhabitants get more than they bargained for. Will they make their fortune? And can you use a cannon for everything? Find...
61. Fundevogel (a.k.a. Fledgling)
March 28, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 57.6 MBWhen the family cook plots to kill a foundling boy, his adoptive sister comes to the rescue and the two take flight, shapeshifting their way out of danger. The cook deploys her henchmen to hunt them down but when they fail, she waddles after them herself for a final showdown. Who will emerge victorious? Find out in this week’s tale, Fundevogel (aka Fledgling)! After the story, we talk similarities to other tales, shapeshifting Jesus news, and then squeeze in an extra Russian fairy tale wher...
60. The Godfather
March 14, 2021 08:30 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MBTalking dead fingers, aggressive domestic appliances, and a devil under a duvet - prepare yourself for the madness that is the Brothers Grimm's "The Godfather". In this utterly bizarre story we have essentially a mashup of two Grimm stories we've heard before, namely - Godfather Death and The Strange Feast. Is this hybrid version better than the originals or a step too far? Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon [email protected] Hear Matt's recital of The Godfather Theme. T...
59. The Wonderful Musician
February 28, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 47.1 MBFinding himself alone in a forest, a musician decides to play his fiddle and entice a human friend. Before long, several animals approach and ask for music lessons. On gaining their trust, the musician cruelly entraps them and wanders on. Eventually the animals escape and together plot revenge. Will they have their justice? And where exactly does this musician get off? Find out in this week’s episode, The Wonderful Musician (aka The Strange Musician). Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon ...
58. Clever Gretel
February 14, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 74.4 MBIn Clever Gretel, a free-wheeling cook throws a party for herself at her master's expense. After she’s eaten all his chicken and drunk all his wine, Gretel’s master returns home ready for dinner… But our clever heroine plays those above her like a fiddle, and easily gets herself out of trouble. Join us as we try to dissect the mayhem and enjoy a story from The One Thousand and One Nights (aka The Arabian Nights). Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon [email protected] Theme ...
57. The Twelve Brothers
February 06, 2021 13:22 - 44 minutes - 50.4 MBWhen the King decides to celebrate the birth of his daughter by sentencing his twelve sons to death, the boys flee to live a feral life in the woods where they vow to kill any maiden they meet. A decade later, the Princess vows the rescue her brothers and she heads out into the forest. But things take a turn for the worse when she accidentally turns them all into birds and a foreign king carries her off to another land... Will she ever rescue her brothers? Why does she have a golden star...
56. Puss In Boots
January 17, 2021 09:45 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBHappy Grimm new year! We’re kicking things off with a surprise story – the one and only Puss in Boots. When the family cat suddenly demands a pair of boots, a poor young miller spends his last few coins granting the cat's wish. A idiotic whim or the investment of a lifetime? Join us on the classic adventure of Puss in Boots, where we see our furry hero outsmarting, outwitting and outdressing everyone who comes in his path! We then hear about the many guises of puss in boots from the globa...
Christmas Special 2020
December 20, 2020 21:25 - 1 hour - 117 MBJoin us for the third annual Grimm Reading Christmas Party! We've got gifts, port, cracker jokes and festive fare for all, before Adam reads us the truly epic Irish fairy tale 'The Christmas Cuckoo'. And finally, we reveal the winner of our competition and some plans for next year. Thank you so much to everyone for listening, messaging, and supporting us in various ways - especially our wonderful patrons. And thanks to Pook Press for collaborating with us for the 2020 competition. You can ...
55. Mother Holle
November 29, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 89.3 MBA magic well, a prickly spindle, talking bread, and snowy beds - this week’s tale is our latest patron story poll winner, Mother Holle (Frau Holle)! An evil step-mother and wicked step-sister force a young maiden into a parallel universe. When she reaches an enchanting cottage, she finds a scary old lady waiting. Will she pass the test of Mother Holle? And what will her nasty family do if she returns? After this festive tale, we hear from German listeners about what Mother Holle means to t...
54. Jorinda And Joringel
November 22, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 54.9 MBIn Jorinda and Joringel, young love is cruelly interrupted when an evil witch kidnaps Jorinda, forcing Joringel into a lonely shepherding career. But will a prophetic dream provide him with the means to rescue his beloved from the witch's castle, or is Jorinda doomed forever? Join us as we tumble down rabbit holes, exploring ancient myths, sad birds, and vampires. Our competition is still in full swing too! Let us know which story you think deserves a different score and you could win so...
53. Fitcher's Bird
October 31, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBIn Fitcher's Bird (aka Fowler's Fowl), we join an evil wizard as he kidnaps pretty girls, takes them to his fancy pad, and puts them to the test. But this sick sorcerer get's more than he bargained for with our plucky, clucky, and crafty heroine. We talk serial killing folklore, egg metaphors, and finally dip our toes into the creepy world of the infamous Bluebeard! This episode is certified Grimm and may not be suitable for all listeners. Our competition is still in full swing too! Let ...
The Extraordinary Lives Of The Brothers Grimm – A Brothers Grimm Biography
October 18, 2020 09:42 - 1 hour - 135 MBA long time in the making, we are delighted to present our super special biography of the Brothers Grimm! From humble beginnings to super professor stardom, we follow the brothers as they traipse across Germany in a tumultuous time of war and instability. Please don your history hats and settle by the fire as we embark on our biggest adventure yet, somehow starting in ancient Rome and landing squarely in 21st century. Chapter index: Once Upon a Time (04:08) University and the Magic Hor...
The Extraordinary Lives Of The Brothers Grimm – A Biography (Extra Grimm)
October 18, 2020 09:42 - 1 hour - 135 MBA long time in the making, we are delighted to present our super special biography of the Brothers Grimm! From humble beginnings to super professor stardom, we follow the brothers as they traipse across Germany in a tumultuous time of war and instability. Please don your history hats and settle by the fire as we embark on our biggest adventure yet, somehow starting in ancient Rome and landing squarely in 21st century. Chapter index: Once Upon a Time (04:08) University and the Magic Hor...
52. King Thrushbeard
October 04, 2020 10:12 - 46 minutes - 53.3 MBAfter a princess insults her suitors, her angry father forces her marry a singing fiddler and she's plunged into a life of poverty. But will their new crockery start-up save them from hunger and plight? And how many plot holes can a story have before it stops making sense? Find out in our latest tale King Thrushbeard, where we learn why princesses need to do what they're told, which bird has the most crooked beak, and what exactly Shakespeare and Henry VIII have to do with it all. Our comp...
51. The Frog King, Or Iron Henry (aka The Frog Prince)
September 27, 2020 09:42 - 50 minutes - 92 MBWe’re back for series 3! When a petulant princess loses her golden ball, an overly friendly frog comes to the rescue. But when he tries to hop in her bed the princess has other ideas. Another classic story brought to you by Grimm Reading, but this is not the tale you think you know! Who is iron Henry? Why isn’t he the frog prince? And where is that famous froggy kiss? Discover the answers to all this and more, in our opening episode The Frog King. We’ve also launched a competition! Here’s...
50. The Sleeping Beauty (Briar Rose)
June 14, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBEvil curses, dangerous spinning, long lie-ins, and daring princes – in our series two finale we tackle one of fiction’s most enduring stories: The Sleeping Beauty (or Briar Rose). A spurned wise woman puts a castle to sleep for a hundred years. Many princes have tried to breach its wall of thorns but none have ever succeeded. Has the time finally come for the right man to lift the curse? We discuss prudish victorians, fatalism, and creepy frogs, before finally venturing on an epic journe...
49. Thousandfurs
June 04, 2020 10:48 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBTaboos abound in this week's episode, Thousandfurs, where things take a decidedly dark turn. On her deathbed, a queen makes an ill-judged demand of her husband, and he decides to marry his own daughter. Escaping into the woods, the princess is captured and put to work in a castle kitchen. But she sees the chance of salvation when the king of this castle throws an elaborate festival... After the story, we look into sparkly dresses and Germanic spinning courtship rituals, before turning ou...
An Interview With Maria Tatar
May 17, 2020 08:46 - 37 minutes - 69.5 MBWelcome to Extra Grimm, where we delve deeper into the world of the Brothers Grimm for the curious. In this episode, we chat to fairy tale expert Maria Tatar about all things Grimm. Maria is a Harvard professor specialising in folklore, myth and germanic literature, and she's the author of several books on fairy tales including her new book "The Fairest of Them All: Snow White and 21 Tales of Mothers and Daughters". Topics covered include such classics as sexism in fairy tales, how to rea...
Extra Grimm: Professor Maria Tatar Interview
May 17, 2020 08:46 - 37 minutes - 69.5 MBWelcome to Extra Grimm, where we delve deeper into the world of the Brothers Grimm for the curious. In this episode, we chat to fairy tale expert Maria Tatar about all things Grimm. Maria is a Harvard professor specialising in folklore, myth and germanic literature, and she's the author of several books on fairy tales including her new book "The Fairest of Them All: Snow White and 21 Tales of Mothers and Daughters". Topics covered include such classics as sexism in fairy tales, how to rea...
48. The Three Languages
May 03, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 92.5 MBIn The Three Languages, a Swiss boy narrowly escapes execution at the hands of his father. With nothing but an expanded linguist repertoire, he sets out to make his way in the world. Will he survive an angry pack of spectral dogs? And will he heed the call of a frog’s prophecy? After the story, things get intellectually rigorous as Adam is presented with three theories as to what’s going on: an historical interpretation of the tale, a Romantic interpretation, and a psychological one. Fina...
47. The Gold Children
April 19, 2020 09:15 - 35 minutes - 65 MBA magical fish, a boy dressed as a bear, and a nosy father in law all make an appearance in this week’s episode: The Gold Children. After the story, discover how this largely unknown tale is connected to a tale from the Neapolitan Pentamarone, as well as to a German marketing agency and a heavy metal band. Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon [email protected] Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko Other Music: Schubert's Violin Sonata in A major Op. 162 performed by...
46. The Water Nixie
April 05, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 50 MBWhen two clumsy children fall down a well, a Water Nixie forces them to do unpleasant chores for her. Will they ever get out? And how will a hairbrush and slippery mirror come to their aid? Find out in the shortest story we’ve ever read: The Water Nixie. After the tale, we present a mental-somersault of a theory on what the story could mean, before being taken on a journey by Jacob Grimm into the history of Nix and Nixies. We then read out correspondence on sexism in fairy tales and our s...
45. The Dog And The Sparrow
March 22, 2020 10:06 - 40 minutes - 46 MBIn The Dog And The Sparrow, a callous waggoner gets his comeuppance after he destroys a blossoming friendship between a dog and a sparrow. Learn why you should never mess with sparrows, how bad deeds don't go unpunished, and where Alfred Hitchcock got inspiration for his masterpiece 'The Birds'. We also hear what Shakespeare, the bible, and Chaucer have to say about these common little birds, and finish with the incredible Japanese story 'The Tongue-Cut Sparrow'. Twitter Facebook Instag...
44. The Thief And His Master
March 08, 2020 09:30 - 40 minutes - 74.2 MBIn The Thief and His Master, an unholy priest prank leads one boy on an unforgettable journey where he learns the dual arts of thievery and shapeshifting. However, things turn south when his master doesn't receive his desired pay. After the Story, we discuss thievery in fairy tales and explore two related stories: the original Venetian version by Straparola and the myth of the Welsh witch Ceridwen. Finally we choose the next three stories and reveal the winning tale from our Patreon poll!...
43. The Wedding Of Mrs Fox
February 23, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MBIn Jacob Grimm's official favourite story, a jealous fox puts his wife to the test by playing dead. But will any of her new suitors hold a candle to her late husband's attributes? As their family cat servant tries to control the ensuing mayhem, we get an impromptu crash course in butter beer and bread milk making. Find out how this strange story taps into a world of suppression in occupied Napoleonic Germany, why it doesn't pay to indulge your jealousy, and what someone called Wooden Johann...
42. Gambling Hansel
February 09, 2020 09:15 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBIn Gambling Hansel, an anti-hero with a chronic gambling addiction has dangerous run ins with Luficier, God, St. Peter, and our old friend Death. In what we’re calling 'Hansel and Gretel Part II', Hansel threatens to destabilize heaven itself with the aid of loaded dice, a troupe of demons, and a magical tree. Will he win his battle against celestial deities? Or will his dark-side prove his downfall. After the story, we interrogate the surprising conclusions of a linguistic paper on emotio...
41. The Death Of The Little Hen (The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet Part 3: How Partlet died and was buried, and how Chanitcleer died of grief)
January 26, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MBIn our final adventure of the cock and hen trilogy, things go south fast for the incurable rascals and Chanticleer is soon faced with a life without Partlet. Can he ever move on? And will the beasts of the forest ever make it to the funeral? Meet some old friends, find out the true meaning behind the trilogy, and discover what two murderous chickens have to do with The 12 days of Christmas, in this week's episode: The Death of the Little Hen. Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon grimm...
40. The Devil With The Three Golden Hairs
January 12, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 99 MBDespite the machinations of an evil king, a prophecy sees a cocky luck child marry the princess. But his happily ever after is cut short when he is forced to embark on an epic quest that will take him to the very depths of hell, and into the dress of the devil’s grandma… In our first ever Patron chosen story, we embark on one of our biggest adventures yet, where we meet confused city guards, soft-hearted robbers and even some good millers. We then try to pick apart this extremely dense tal...
Christmas Special 2019
December 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBJoin us for the second annual Grimm Reading Christmas Party! We get into the festive spirit once more with port, mince pies and crackers! We also exchange gifts, enjoy an epic Christmas story, and have a bit of a round up of the year's scores. Thank you once again to everyone who has messaged us, supported us on Patreon and social media, and listened to the podcast throughout the year - it's been a really fun one and we're both excited for the year to come! Keep it Grimm. Twitter Facebook...
39. The Seven Ravens
December 15, 2019 00:15 - 37 minutes - 68.5 MBIn this week’s episode, a young girl embarks on a psychedelic quest to rescue her brothers. after their father accidentally turns them into ravens. Glass mountains, dwarf butlers and helpful stars all make an appearance in the strange, gothic tale The Seven Ravens. We discuss the significance of the motifs, learn about ravens in folklore, and contemplate a popular socio-historical approach to the meaning of the story. Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon [email protected] Them...
38. Sweetheart Roland
December 01, 2019 10:08 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBAfter escaping her murderous witchy step-mother, a girl and her sweetheart take flight on a magical journey of heartbreak and betrayal. In this week’s epic, lovelorn story, meet a lonely Shepard, a house-keeping flower, talking drops of blood, a complicated couple, and some pushy village girls. After the tale, we discuss the thorny issue of sexism in fairy tales, consider the peculiar Hansel and Gretel connection, and recount the incredible french story Hop o’ My Thumb. This episode i...
37. Mr Korbes (aka "The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet Part 2: How Chanticleer and Partlet Went to Visit Mr. Korbes")
November 17, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 43.8 MBThe cock and hen continue their mischievous adventure, this time with some new friends and a souped-up carriage. In part two of The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet, the motley crew pay a visit to the unfortunate Mr. Korbes where things escalate quickly. After the story, we look into the history of Chanticleer and his dealings with Reynard the Fox, Geoffrey Chaucer, US mountain ranges, the French national rugby team, and of course Shakespeare. Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon ...
37. Mr Korbes (The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet Part 2: How Chanticleer and Partlet Went to Visit Mr. Korbes)
November 17, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 43.8 MBThe cock and hen continue their mischievous adventure, this time with some new friends and a souped-up carriage. In part two of The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet, the motley crew pay a visit to the unfortunate Mr. Korbes where things escalate quickly. After the story, we look into the history of Chanticleer and his dealings with Reynard the Fox, Geoffrey Chaucer, US mountain ranges, the French national rugby team, and of course Shakespeare. Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon gr...
36. The Elves (and the Shoemaker)
November 03, 2019 12:48A poor cobbler, an illiterate sweeper and a distraught mother all have run ins with some cheeky elves – it’s finally time for the festive tale 'The Elves and the Shoemaker'! After the story, we discuss the history of elves from the Anglo-Saxons to Queen Elizabeth, Iceland and Victorian Christmas, as well as belief in changelings and the surprisingly early theory of relativity. Finally, we choose the next batch of stories we’ll be reading and reveal the results of our first Patreon listener...
35. The Three Spinners
October 20, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 42.6 MBA passing queen hears a daughter being beaten, she intervenes and whisks her off to the royal palace. Setting her a spinning challenge, the girl loses all hope before three mysterious women come to her aid... In the three spinners, a lazy girl has the chance to escape poverty, will she find her way out of a life of spinning? After the story, we discuss the importance of spinning through history and the surprising incarnations of the three spinners through time. Twitter Facebook Instagram ...
34. The Pack of Ragamuffins (The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet Part 1: How They Went to the Mountain to Eat Nuts)
October 06, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 70.3 MBAfter a vicious duck attack, a cock and a hen find shelter at an inn. But the host is unsure about this unscrupulous bunch, and after first refusing them entry, he eventually lets them in. Will they prove his prejudices wrong? Find out why you should always judge a book by its cover, and why you should never put an egg shell near a fire, in this week’s story: The Pack of Ragamuffins. The sound quality isn't great during the story but rest assured, it gets better after the first few minutes...
34. The Pack of Ragamuffins (aka "The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partlet Part 1: How They Went to the Mountain to Eat Nuts")
October 06, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 70.3 MBAfter a vicious duck attack, a cock and a hen find shelter at an inn. But the host is unsure about this unscrupulous bunch, and after first refusing them entry, he eventually lets them in. Will they prove his prejudices wrong? Find out why you should always judge a book by its cover, and why you should never put an egg shell near a fire, in this week’s story: The Pack of Ragamuffins. The sound quality isn't great during the story but rest assured, it gets better after the first few minutes...
33. The Golden Goose
September 29, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 56.6 MBWith the help of a sticky golden goose, Dummling, the youngest of three brothers, inadvertently woos an overly serious princess and proves he’s not so dumb after all. This week, discover how kindness always pays, why you should never cross small magical grey men, and what Venetian skater shoes have to do with German folklore. We’re back from our summer break with a new series and a Patreon to go with it! Find out more info on how you can support the podcast and what goodies you can claim h...
32. Rapunzel
May 28, 2019 18:19 - 47 minutes - 86.2 MBFor our first series finale we finish off with Rapunzel, the famous story of a well coiffured heroine trapped in a tower. We find many surprises in what may be thought of as the most childish of the Grimm’s tales, including silk ladders, salad addiction, barren deserts, and a villain with more depth than first meets the eye. After the story we discuss the more adult themes of the tale, why witches get such a bad rep, a Lithuanian long hair festival, and how it can all be traced back to 17t...
31. The Hare's Bride
May 11, 2019 23:30 - 18 minutes - 21.6 MBIn The Hare’s Bride, a young maiden minding her cabbages gets whisked off to an unexpected wedding under a rainbow. In desperately trying to unpick the meaning of the story, we discuss ‘animal bridegrooms’ in folklore, beauty and the beast, and blade runner. Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko Other music: Johannes Brahms's 16 Waltzes, Op. 39, #2 - Performed by Martha Goldstein// Ludwig van Beethoven's Sonata no. 15 in d ...
30. The Juniper Tree
April 28, 2019 09:42 - 47 minutes - 87 MBDecapitation, magical singing birds, and human black puddings – it can only be the long-awaited story 'The Juniper Tree'. After we read the story, we discover what Björk, the bible, and a painter named Philipp have to do with it all. Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko Other music: Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring" by Corey Cerovsek, (violin) & Paavali Jumppanen (piano) // Chopin's Opus 10, No. 7...
29. The Riddle
April 14, 2019 21:31 - 39 minutes - 45.4 MBIn ‘The Riddle’, a princess pits her wits against a wandering king’s son. But who will win? And where does a gang of murders, a witch, a hungry raven, golden syrup and Batman fit into all this? After the story, we go on a riddling journey through time from the Queen of Sheba to Turandot. Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko Other music: Johannes Brahms's 16 Waltzes, Op. 39, #4 Performed by Martha Goldstein // Ludwig Van Be...
28. The Fox And The Cat (The Fox Quadrilogy Part. IV)
March 31, 2019 10:15 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MBAfter three stories of carnage and mayhem, has the fox finally met his match? In the final episode of The Fox Quadrilogy the fox boasts to a friendly cat of his skills, but perhaps the cat knows something the fox doesn't. An Greek proverb unlocks the key message behind the entire Quadrilogy, sending us on a journey from medieval France to ancient India. And we pick the next four stories we'll be reading and we read out some listener messages. Twitter Facebook Instagram grimmreadingpodc...
28. The Fox And The Cat
March 31, 2019 09:15 - 27 minutes - 51 MBAfter three stories of carnage and mayhem, has the fox finally met his match? In the final episode of The Fox Quadrilogy the fox boasts to a friendly cat of his skills, but perhaps the cat knows something the fox doesn't. An Greek proverb unlocks the key message behind the entire Quadrilogy, sending us on a journey from medieval France to ancient India. And we pick the next four stories we'll be reading and we read out some listener messages. Twitter Facebook Instagram grimmreadingpodc...
27. Thumbling As Journeyman
March 18, 2019 17:35 - 45 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode our old friend Thumbling is back with more wacky adventures! In Thumbling as Journeyman (AKA Thumbling’s Travels) our hero joins a gang of thieves on a heist job before trying his luck as a barman. After the story, we deep-dive into the fascinating world of different thumbling stories, exploring the mysterious roots of this tale type from Tom Thumb in the UK to The Inch-High Samurai in Japan. Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] Theme music: Bicycle...