Adam's Sneak Peeks | The Poor Soldier Boy

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.