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Within this library are gathered the tales faithfully collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Stories once spoken beside the hearth, preserved through generations, and now read in their entirety for all who delight in the marvellous. Here, no tale is shortened, no enchantment diminished, and every adventure unfolds as it was first set upon the page.

If your heart is stirred by dark forests, hidden kingdoms, talking beasts, faithful companions, and the triumph of courage over fear, then step upon the path and follow where the breadcrumbs lead.

The Grimm Brothers Library awaits.
]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8c4e96b9e44c4bcb83a2c974b375dabc.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grimm-brothers-library--7190050Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:20 +0000Brothers GrimmGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comCome, dear reader, and wander where the old forest paths still remember every footstep, where humble cottages conceal strange wonders, and where kings, woodcutters, witches, and wandering children alike must answer the call of fate. Within this...
Within this library are gathered the tales faithfully collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Stories once spoken beside the hearth, preserved through generations, and now read in their entirety for all who delight in the marvellous. Here, no tale is shortened, no enchantment diminished, and every adventure unfolds as it was first set upon the page.

If your heart is stirred by dark forests, hidden kingdoms, talking beasts, faithful companions, and the triumph of courage over fear, then step upon the path and follow where the breadcrumbs lead.

The Grimm Brothers Library awaits.
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The mouse’s trust is betrayed in...395false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-3-our-lady-s-child--73058690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058690Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor wood-cutter’s daughter is taken to dwell with the Virgin Mary in heaven, where she is entrusted with keys to its many doors, forbidden to open one in particular. Tempted beyond measure, her disobedience leads to trials and hardship on...692false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-4-the-story-of-the-youth-who-went-forth-to-learn-what-fear-was--73058531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058531Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a youth, unacquainted with fear, sets out upon a curious quest to learn the mysterious art of shuddering, undeterred by eerie castles and spectral encounters. Through trials amidst ghosts, enchanted creatures, and dark magic, he pursues this...1446false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-5-the-wolf-and-the-seven-young-kids--73058569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058569Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a vigilant mother goat warns her seven little kids of the cunning wolf who seeks to deceive them with false disguises and treacheries. Despite their clever caution, the story unfolds amidst peril and quick-witted rescue, revealing the tender...446false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-6-faithful-john--73058695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058695Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a devoted servant named Faithful John pledges to safeguard his young king’s future and accompanies him in a secret quest sparked by a forbidden portrait of a radiant princess. Together they face perilous enchantments and trials, revealing the...1148false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-7-the-good-bargain--73058614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058614Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a peasant, having sold his cow and faced the relentless croaking of frogs who dispute his earnings, embarks on a curious bargain with a troop of dogs and encounters the ire and amusement of a king and his daughter. Through a series of shrewd...590false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-8-the-wonderful-musician--73058685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058685Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a solitary musician seeks companions by enchanting the forest with his fiddle, yet finds that the creatures drawn to his music are no loyal friends but tricksters needing discipline. It is only when a humble wood-cutter follows the melody...405false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-9-the-twelve-brothers--73058604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058604Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a noble king decrees that his twelve sons shall perish should a daughter be born, prompting the boys to flee into the forest where they live far from the realm. Their sister, marked by a golden star and bound by a silent vow, embarks on a...851false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-10-the-pack-of-ragamuffins--73058523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058523Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cock and a hen venture to a nut-laden hill, where pride and appetite lead to a curious carriage journey, joined by a duck and two slender travellers, the pin and the needle. Their night’s lodging at an inn culminates in a mischievous...244false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-11-little-brother-and-little-sister--73058537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058537Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a devoted brother and sister flee their cruel stepmother and seek refuge in a forest, where enchantments and trials encircle them with sorrow and hope. Their steadfast loyalty and gentle courage, amid dark magic and royal encounters, weave a...806false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-12-rapunzel--73058520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058520Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a longing for a wondrous herb in a forbidden garden brings a child into a world touched by magic, and that child, with hair as radiant as spun gold, is kept hidden away in a lonely tower. It is there that fate weaves a tale of secret visits...578false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-13-the-three-little-men-in-the-wood--73058507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058507Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a kind and gentle maiden, burdened by a spiteful stepmother and her envious daughter, receives mysterious gifts from three little men in a wintry wood, forever altering her fate. The tale unfolds with enchantment and adversity entwined,...773false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-14-the-three-spinners--73058645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058645Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a young girl who abhors spinning is taken to a Queen’s palace and set the task of turning vast heaps of flax into thread, a task she finds impossible and grievous. Three peculiar women with strange deformities appear to aid her in secret,...438false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-15-hansel-and-grethel--73058635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058635Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor woodcutter’s children, Hansel and Grethel, find themselves abandoned in a vast and shadowy forest, relying on their wit and faith to navigate the dangers that lurk therein. They encounter a mysterious house of confectionery in the...1190false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-16-the-three-snake-leaves--73058655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058655Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a valiant youth wins a kingdom and weds a mysterious princess who demands a strange vow, only to face peril in her deathly silence beneath the earth. Through the marvel of enchanted leaves and steadfast devotion, life is breathed anew into...519false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-17-the-white-snake--73058633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058633Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a faithful servant, endowed by a strange white snake with the gift of understanding the language of animals, embarks upon a journey where acts of kindness toward creatures great and small prove most graciously rewarded. Through trials set by...659false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-18-the-straw-the-coal-and-the-bean--73058594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058594Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a humble straw, a lively coal, and a fortunate bean find themselves spared from cooking and decide to journey together, only to face challenges that test their wits and courage by a babbling brook. Their tale unfolds with a touch of humour...202false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-19-the-fisherman-and-his-wife--73058605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058605Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a humble Fisherman spares a magical Flounder, whose mysterious powers soon grant the wishes of the Fisherman’s ambitious wife, transforming their poor existence into one of splendid grandeur. Yet as her desires grow ever greater, the sea’s...1396false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-20-the-valiant-little-tailor--73058653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058653Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a clever and bold little tailor embarks on a grand adventure, armed only with his wit and a girdle bearing the boastful inscription “Seven at one stroke.” Amid giants and royal challenges, he proves his mettle in ways unexpected, and rises...1343false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-21-cinderella--73058573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058573Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a gentle maiden, oppressed by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, finds solace and unexpected aid beneath a hazel tree by her mother’s grave. Through trials of humility and enchantment, she attends a royal festival that sparks hopes of a...1124false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-22-the-riddle--73058660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058660Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a wandering prince and his servant find shelter with a maiden who warns them of her stepmother's wickedness, leading to a strange and perilous adventure involving a poisoned raven and a den of murderers. They later encounter a proud princess...498false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-23-the-mouse-the-bird-and-the-sausage--73058649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058649Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a mouse, a bird, and a sausage live together in harmonious domesticity, each performing their accustomed tasks with diligent care and contentment. Yet stirred by restless ambition to alter their roles, they venture to exchange duties, leading...230false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-24-mother-holle--73058657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058657Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which the fortunes of two daughters, one diligent and kind, the other lazy and unkind, diverge through their encounters with the mysterious and magical Mother Holle, who dwells beyond a well in a wondrous realm. Their trials and labours there...415false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-25-the-seven-ravens--73058679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058679Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a maid, born to a family cursed by a hasty wish, bravely sets forth on a perilous journey across celestial realms and daunting obstacles to seek her lost brothers. With steadfast heart and unwavering resolve, she discovers a path to their...434false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-26-little-red-cap--73058675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058675Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a tender young girl, known for her distinctive red cap, is sent by her mother to bring nourishment to her ailing grandmother in the wood, where she encounters a cunning wolf. The story unfolds with gentle warnings about the dangers of...491false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-27-the-bremen-town-musicians--73058659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058659Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a weary donkey, a worn-out hound, a cautious cat, and a threatened cock band together with the hope of finding new fortunes as musicians in Bremen, only to chance upon a strange light in the forest and a robber’s abode. United by wit and the...459false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-28-the-singing-bone--73058663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058663Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a valiant young man, pure of heart, is aided by a mysterious gift to confront a terrible wild boar threatening the land, setting his elder brother’s envy in motion. A wondrous singing bone reveals the dark secret of a tragic betrayal,...363false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-29-the-devil-with-the-three-golden-hairs--73058643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058643Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a boy born under unusual circumstances is rescued from peril and set on a path entwined with prophecy and royal favour, leading him to brave a dark and fearsome realm in search of a daunting prize. Along the way, mysteries of withered trees,...1040false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-30-the-louse-and-the-flea--73058691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058691Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a louse and a flea, whilst brewing beer in an eggshell, set forth a curious chain of events where each small creature and object, from door to broom to ash-heap, reacts in lively succession to the louse’s mishap. This quaint tale weaves a...190false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-31-the-girl-without-hands--73058666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058666Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor miller unwisely pledges what stands behind his mill to a mysterious stranger, leading to grievous trials for his innocent daughter who faces cruel hardship and divine protection alike. Through piety, patience, and celestial aid, the...912false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-32-clever-hans--73058627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058627Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which young Hans visits Grethel repeatedly, receiving various gifts and learning through each misadventure the proper way to handle them, under the watchful advice of his mother. His final visit takes a surprising turn as Hans brings Grethel along...391false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-33-the-three-languages--73058608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058608Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a young count, deemed slow-witted by his father, learns to understand the languages of animals through strange masters, leading him to confront enchanted beasts and uncover hidden treasures. His newfound gifts guide him on a remarkable...358false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-34-clever-elsie--73058662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058662Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a young woman named Clever Elsie, famed for her wit and caution, becomes the centre of a curious tale when she foresees a future peril and shares it in a manner that draws others into her sorrowful vigil. Her husband-to-be appreciates her...524false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-35-the-tailor-in-heaven--73058595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058595Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cunning tailor gains entrance to heaven by beseeching Saint Peter’s pity, only to explore the celestial realm out of curious defiance. There, seated in the Lord’s golden chair, he observes earthly misdeeds and acts upon his anger, leading...248false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-36-the-wishing-table-the-gold-ass-and-the-cudgel-in-the-sack--73058687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058687Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a humble tailor’s three sons seek their fortunes through apprenticeships, each receiving a marvellous gift that promises great wealth and comfort, yet their hopes are nearly dashed by a cunning innkeeper’s deceit. Through patience and...1266false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-37-thumbling--73058634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058634Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a tiny child, no larger than a thumb but wise and spirited, embarks on several perilous adventures that see him traverse the world in the most unexpected of ways. Throughout these trials, his cleverness and courage are steadfast companions,...858false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-38-the-wedding-of-mrs-fox--73058588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058588Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cunning old fox feigns death to test the fidelity of his wife, who soon finds herself beset with suitors lacking the distinguished nine tails of her late husband. The tale unfolds with a procession of hopeful wooers and the faithful maid’s...387false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-39-the-elves--73058642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058642Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor shoemaker mysteriously finds his work completed each morning by unseen little helpers, leading to his prosperity and eventual discovery of their true nature; a faithful servant-girl is invited to a wondrous elfin realm, where time and...405false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-40-the-robber-bridegroom--73058681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058681Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a miller’s lovely daughter is betrothed to a man whose dark dwelling in the forest fills her with dread, and she follows a trail of ashes and secret signs to uncover a dreadful truth within his sinister abode. With the aid of a wise old woman...758false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-41-herr-korbes--73058632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058632Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cock and hen set out on a journey in a charming carriage drawn by mice, gathering an odd company of companions along the way. Upon arriving at the abode of Herr Korbes, these curious creatures cleverly defend themselves from the absent man...152false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-42-the-godfather--73058601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058601Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor man, having exhausted all invitations for a godfather, obeys a dream's command and learns to discern the presence of Death at a patient’s side through a miraculous water that may heal or not. Curiosity leads him to visit this enigmatic...233false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-43-frau-trude--73058705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058705Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a curious and stubborn young girl, heedless of her parents’ warnings, ventures to visit the enigmatic Frau Trude, whose mysterious abode and peculiar visitors provoke both fear and fascination. The tale unfolds with eerie encounters and a...134false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-44-godfather-death--73058629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058629Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor man chooses Death as godfather to his child, granting the boy the power to heal or to recognise when death is inevitable, thus becoming a great physician under Death’s watchful eye. Yet, tempted by love and ambition, the physician’s...396false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-45-thumbling-as-journeyman--73058664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058664Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a diminutive tailor’s son, known as Thumbling, embarks upon adventures that test his wits and courage in a vast and bustling world. Encountering robbers, cunning mistresses, and wild creatures alike, he manoeuvres through perils both comical...683false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-46-fitcher-s-bird--73058620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058620Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cunning wizard captures three sisters by means of a basket and a forbidding key, imposing upon them a dreadful prohibition entwined with a mysterious egg. Through vigilance and cleverness, the youngest sister uncovers secrets too ghastly to...548false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-47-the-juniper-tree--73058628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058628Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a longing woman beneath a juniper tree utters a wish for a child as red as blood and as white as snow, and a dark shadow falls upon her family marked by jealousy and a sinister act near that very tree. From sorrow and mystery emerges a...1135false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-48-old-sultan--73058617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058617Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which an aged and toothless dog named Old Sultan faces an uncertain fate but devises a clever plan with a wolf to prove his worth and regain favour with his master. Following these events, Old Sultan confronts challenges from the wolf and a wild...382false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-49-the-six-swans--73058707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058707Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a King unwittingly marries a mysterious maiden under the guidance of a witch, leading to a grievous enchantment upon his six sons, transformed into swans by their wicked stepmother’s spell. With steadfast courage and silent determination,...867false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-50-briar-rose--73058610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058610Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a childless King and Queen are blessed and cursed by Wise Women, leading to a mysterious slumber that befalls their daughter and the entire court. A hundred years later, a brave prince ventures through an enchanted thorn hedge to find the...557false150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-51-fundevogel-bird-foundling--73058698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058698Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a forester discovers a child perched atop a tall tree and raises him alongside his own daughter, forging a bond so deep that they vow never to part. When a wicked cook plots harm, the children cleverly employ transformations to elude pursuit...369false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-52-king-thrushbeard--73058625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058625Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a proud princess scorns every suitor, earning the mocking name of King Thrushbeard, and is swiftly wed to a beggar after her father’s stern vow. She is set to a humble life full of chores and hardship, learning lessons about humility and work...508false152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-53-little-snow-white--73058696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058696Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a fair maiden named Snow-white, marked by the colours of snow, blood, and ebony, seeks refuge with seven kindly dwarfs to escape the envy of a wicked queen who consults a magic mirror. This tale unfolds through the quiet daily life among the...1367false153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-54-the-knapsack-the-hat-and-the-horn--73058623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058623Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which three brothers set out to seek their fortune and discover enchanted treasures hidden in the forest, each choosing differently between silver, gold, and magical gifts that confound the commonplace. The youngest brother, possessing wondrous...864false154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-55-rumpelstiltskin--73058699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058699Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor miller’s daughter is brought before a King who demands she spin straw into gold, and a mysterious little man appears to assist her in exchange for precious promises. Through cunning and perseverance, she seeks to unravel the secret...443false155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-56-sweetheart-roland--73058638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058638Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a young maiden, persecuted by a cruel witch and her envious daughter, must employ cunning and magical transformations to escape danger and preserve her love for her sweetheart Roland. Through trials and enchantments woven with sorrow and...597false156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-57-the-golden-bird--73058689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058689Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a noble youth sets out on a quest to find a wondrous Golden Bird that has stolen precious fruit from the king’s garden, guided by the cunning counsel of a faithful Fox. Along his journey, the youth faces trials that test his wit and virtue,...914false157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-58-the-dog-and-the-sparrow--73058640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058640Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a dog, bereft of kindness and sustenance, finds solace and aid from a sparrow, whose cleverness and care bring relief amid the harshness of life. Yet, through the unfolding of unforeseen events, a tale of vengeance and misfortune is softly...461false158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-59-frederick-and-catherine--73058686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058686Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a newlywed pair, Frederick and Catherine, find themselves entangled in a series of misadventures involving lost fare, stolen gold, and whimsical attempts at industriousness, all unfolding with a gentle mixture of folly and good humour. Their...854false159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-60-the-two-brothers--73058668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058668Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which two poor twin brothers, aided by wondrous animals and challenged by cunning foes, brave enchanted forests and fierce dragons in a quest that entwines their fates with royal promise and peril. Their steadfast hearts and cleverness lead them...2443false160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-61-the-little-peasant--73058651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058651Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor peasant’s clever contrivance and a chance encounter with a raven lead him into a curious adventure involving hidden feasts and strange prophesies. His newfound fortune and wit bring him into conflict with his richer neighbours, whose...791false161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-62-the-queen-bee--73058641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058641Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which three brothers set forth on a journey where one, Simpleton, shows kindness to the creatures they encounter, sparing ants, ducks, and bees from harm. 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Through this...483false164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-65-allerleirauh--73058688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058688Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a King, bound by a solemn promise to his late wife, sets forth an impossible quest for a bride as radiant and fair, only to find such beauty in his own daughter; in fear and despair, she devises a cunning plan of exquisite dresses and a...881false165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-66-the-hare-s-bride--73058710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058710Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a maiden’s garden is visited by a mischievous little hare who tempts her with an invitation to his humble abode, where an unusual wedding celebration takes place beneath a radiant rainbow. 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Together, they weave through...356false168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-69-jorinda-and-joringel--73058672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058672Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a faithful youth and his beloved maiden wander too close to a foreboding castle whose solitary mistress harbours a dreadful enchantment upon innocent maidens. Through dreams, perseverance, and a mystical flower, the youth ventures bravely to...451false169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-70-the-three-sons-of-fortune--73058650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058650Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which three brothers set forth bearing a cock, a scythe, and a cat respectively, each seeking a land where their gifts shall be deemed wondrous and worthy. Through their journeys to distant shores unfamiliar with these creatures and tools, they...446false170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-71-how-six-men-got-on-in-the-world--73058644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058644Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a brave and skilled man gathers six extraordinary companions, each possessing peculiar talents, and together they set out to navigate the challenges of the world with wit and courage. Amidst trials devised by a wary king, their unique...815false171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-72-the-wolf-and-the-man--73058676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058676Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a crafty fox persuades a bold wolf to confront a man, setting the stage for a revealing encounter on a familiar hunting path. The wolf learns, much to his surprise, of the formidable strength and unexpected weaponry that man wields, altering...173false172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-73-the-wolf-and-the-fox--73058622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058622Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cunning fox is forced to endure the selfish demands of a greedy wolf, leading them into a series of misadventures as they seek food. The tale softly unfolds amidst woodland paths and farmyards, where gluttony meets craftiness in a dance of...295false173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-74-the-fox-and-his-cousin--73058678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058678Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a crafty fox is invited to be godfather to a she-wolf’s young one and proposes a plan to secure food for the child, much to the she-wolf’s trusting delight. Yet, his true cunning nature soon becomes evident as he feigns injury to manipulate...149false174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-75-the-fox-and-the-cat--73058703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058703Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a proud fox boasts of his many clever tricks to a humble cat, who modestly admits to knowing but one. When danger approaches, it is the cat's simple skill that saves her, while the fox's cunning proves no defence.136false175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-76-the-pink--73058648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058648Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a Queen who cannot bear children is promised a son blessed with the power of wishing, yet dark treachery soon shadows their fate, leading to trials of deception and imprisonment. Through cunning wishes and steadfast loyalty, the son embarks...553false176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-77-clever-grethel--73058674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058674Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cook named Grethel, adorned with red rosettes upon her shoes, finds herself tempted by the richly roasting fowls she prepared for a guest and indulges in tasting more than might be wise. When the guest arrives, a merry confusion ensues as...341false177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-78-the-old-man-and-his-grandson--73058684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058684Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which an aged grandfather, weakened and neglected by his son and daughter-in-law, is relegated to a lonely corner and made to eat from a humble wooden bowl. Yet the innocent compassion of his young grandson reveals a tender reminder to the family,...142false178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-79-the-water-nix--73058654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058654Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a brother and sister, once ensnared by a water-nix who set them to arduous tasks, cleverly evade her by casting magical objects that hinder her pursuit. Their cunning and perseverance lead them to a hard-won freedom from the watery captor’s...119false179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-80-the-death-of-the-little-hen--73058673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058673Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a little hen and a little cock set forth upon a nut-hill with a promise to share their finds, yet a kernel proves a perilous burden to the hen, inciting a quest for aid that unfurls in a tale of unforeseen trials. Following sorrow and a...221false180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-81-brother-lustig--73058682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058682Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a discharged soldier named Brother Lustig encounters the apostle St. Peter disguised in various guises, embarks upon miraculous deeds involving healing and resurrection, and receives a magical knapsack with wondrous powers. His adventures...1246false181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-82-gambling-hansel--73058677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058677Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a man known only for his endless gambling loses all he has but still finds himself visited by celestial strangers who grant him strange gifts and tempt his fortunes anew. His reckless play leads him through realms of life and death, stirring...313false182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-83-hans-in-luck--73058694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058694Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a young man exchanges his hard-earned gold for a series of increasingly humble possessions, each trade carried out with cheerful contentment and innocent hope. His unwittingly fortunate bargains lead him home lighthearted and unburdened, a...629false183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-84-hans-married--73058680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058680Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a crafty young peasant named Hans is presented by his uncle as a suitable match with the promise of ample means, using clever words and a patched smock-frock to bear witness to his true estate. The tale unfolds with a quaint celebration and a...176false184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-85-the-gold-children--73058693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058693Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor fisherman’s kindness to a wondrous golden fish brings him great fortune that must be kept secret, and through mysterious blessings, his family is graced with golden children and enchanted lilies that bind their fates. These golden...636false185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-86-the-fox-and-the-geese--73058671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058671Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cunning fox encounters a flock of geese and, with a sharp appetite, threatens their very lives whilst they plead for mercy. Ingeniously, the geese seize the moment to prolong their prayers in a chorus of persistent cackling, hoping to...97false186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-87-the-poor-man-and-the-rich-man--73058511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058511Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a weary traveller seeks shelter one dark evening and finds kindness only in the humble home of a poor couple, who offer him all they have with joyful hearts. The tale then turns to the consequences of a rich man's refusal to show hospitality,...521false187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-88-the-singing-springing-lark--73058503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058503Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a devoted father sets out to fulfill the unique wishes of his three daughters, leading to a perilous promise with a lion that holds a secret enchantment. The youngest daughter embarks on a determined journey marked by magical aid and...701false188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-89-the-goose-girl--73058512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058512Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a proud princess sets forth to join her betrothed, accompanied by a treacherous maid who usurps her place through guile and deceit. Amidst humble labours and secret trials, the truth is whispered by a faithful horse’s head and a radiant...1054false189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-90-the-young-giant--73058504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058504Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a tiny boy, abandoned and taken in by a giant, grows to immense strength and sets out into the world, seeking his place through feats of great power and cunning. Along his journey, he encounters greedy masters and overcomes their schemes by...1075false190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-91-the-gnome--73058506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058506Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a most curious gnome guides a brave youth to rescue three princesses held captive beneath the earth, guarded by many-headed dragons, and a tale of fidelity and treachery unfolds amidst trials of courage and wit. Through cunning and...558false191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-92-the-king-of-the-golden-mountain--73058515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058515Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a merchant’s ill fortune summons a mysterious bargain that leads his son to a bewitched castle and a great destiny, wherein silent endurance and courage unlock enchantments. The son’s journey intertwines with magical gifts and trials of...1152false192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-93-the-raven--73058505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058505Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a Queen’s careless wish transforms her infant daughter into a raven bound by a sorrowful enchantment, and a humble man’s steadfast resolve leads him through trials of temptation and travel to seek her liberation. The tale weaves through dark...706false193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-94-the-peasant-s-wise-daughter--73058521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058521Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a poor peasant’s wise daughter wins the King’s hand by solving his riddles and governs his kingdom with cunning and grace. Later, her cleverness is tested anew as she navigates quarrels and misunderstandings, proving her wit and loyalty ever...576false194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-95-old-hildebrand--73058508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058508Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a cunning parson contrives a scheme to enjoy the company of a peasant's wife by convincing her to feign illness, setting her husband on a fool’s errand to a distant hill for a miraculous cure. Yet, through a chance encounter with a...677false195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-96-the-three-little-birds--73058567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058567Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which three sisters are strangely entwined with a king and suffer grievous misfortunes involving their offspring, watched over by a mysterious singing bird and aided by a gentle fisherman. Their children grow and embark upon a courageous quest,...420false196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-97-the-water-of-life--73058542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058542Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which three royal brothers set out on a perilous quest to find the legendary water of life to heal their ailing father, encountering sorcery and trials that test their courage and virtue. Through humility and steadfastness, the youngest son faces...816false197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-98-doctor-knowall--73058535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058535Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a simple peasant, inspired by a doctor's refined manners, transforms himself into the learned Doctor Knowall with little more than hope and appearances. Through a curious mix of chance and cleverness, he soon gains the reputation of one who...346false198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-99-the-spirit-in-the-bottle--73058510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058510Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a diligent son, sent back home from his studies, follows a wandering path through the forest and discovers a mysterious spirit trapped within a bottle, whose release sets in motion a series of curious events. With a mixture of wits and...559false199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-100-the-devil-s-sooty-brother--73058525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058525Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a disbanded soldier, desperate and forlorn, enters into a curious service with a little man who is no other than the Devil himself, bound by strange conditions to tend fires and keep watch over steaming kettles in a sombre subterranean realm....462false1100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-101-bearskin--73058514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058514Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a brave soldier, cast out by kin after war’s end, enters a strange pact that seals his fate and cloaks him in a bearskin that he must wear for seven years, shunning all signs of cleanliness and prayer. Throughout his trials and generous...716false1101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-102-the-willow-wren-and-the-bear--73058517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058517Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a bear and a wolf encounter a singing willow-wren, believed to be a royal bird, and the bear’s disrespect leads to a grand dispute between the creatures of forest and air. A war ensues, filled with cunning stratagems and brave deeds, until...352false1102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-103-sweet-porridge--73058528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058528Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a kind-hearted girl is gifted a magical pot that cooks sweet porridge on command, bringing relief to her and her mother’s hunger. But when the pot’s cooking cannot be stopped, a growing flood of porridge causes quite a commotion until only...111false1103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/household-tales-104-wise-folks--73058549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73058549Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Brothers GrimmIn which a peasant entrusts his wife with the sale of their cows, setting a firm price, only to find her clever dealings lead to unexpected outcomes, prompting him to seek out foolishness in others. Along the way, encounters with peculiar folk and...598false1104full