Short & Curly podcast

Short & Curly

Short & Curly is the fun and educational ABC Kids and Family podcast that makes philosophy and ethics easy, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Hosted by Molly Daniels, Carl Smith, and philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith, the show explores big questions for kids about right and wrong, fairness, truth, knowledge, logic, beauty, and art. Perfect for kids aged 8–12, Short & Curly is loved by families, parents, and teachers worldwide. One of the best kids shows for curious minds, it inspires learning, laughter, and big ideas—helping children learn how to think, not what to think. Created by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), trusted makers of award-winning children's content. Listen for free on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your kids podcasts worldwide. Classroom Resources: Listen to the podcast in the classroom or as homework and use these resources to explore and expand upon the diverse themes and subjects covered in the show.

Short & Curly is the fun and educational ABC Kids and Family podcast that makes philosophy and ethics easy, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Hosted by Molly Daniels, Carl Smith, and philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith, the show explores big questions for kids about right and wrong, fairness, truth, knowledge, logic, beauty, and art. Perfect for kids aged 8–12, Short & Curly is loved by families, parents, and teachers worldwide. One of the best kids shows for curious minds, it inspires learning, laughter, and big ideas—helping children learn how to think, not what to think. Created by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), trusted makers of award-winning children's content. Listen for free on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your kids podcasts worldwide. Classroom Resources: Listen to the podcast in the classroom or as homework and use these resources to explore and expand upon the diverse themes and subjects covered in the show.

 

#172

Should you have to pass a test to have kids?

We test for everything: to get a licence, to move to the next grade, to prove you're ready... more

01 Oct 2025

22 MINS

22:30

01 Oct 2025


#171

Is it wrong to think bad thoughts about people?

We all have thoughts about other people that we’d never say aloud. But do our private thou... more

30 Sep 2025

20 MINS

20:06

30 Sep 2025


#170

Graffiti or Gallery? When does graffiti become street art?

Ever walked past a spray-painted wall and thought, "That's actually really cool and beauti... more

30 Sep 2025

23 MINS

23:00

30 Sep 2025


#169

Risky Rescues: Should you save someone who ignored warnings?

There's wild surf at the beach today, but people are still choosing to swim outside the ar... more

30 Sep 2025

20 MINS

20:30

30 Sep 2025


#168

Bad dog or bad owner? Who’s really to blame?

Most dogs are loving companions, but what about the ones that bite, bark, or cause chaos? ... more

30 Sep 2025

20 MINS

20:30

30 Sep 2025


#167

Can you lie even when you don’t say anything?

The line between truth and deception can be blurry. Is leaving out important information a... more

01 Apr 2025

24 MINS

24:00

01 Apr 2025


#166

Shape shifters — When is something no longer itself?

Join Molly and Carl as they valiantly attempt a world record sailing around the globe on t... more

01 Apr 2025

22 MINS

22:12

01 Apr 2025


#165

Do we need a rule book to be a good person?

Molly and Carl visit Greece in search of the mythical "Scroll of Rights and Wrongs", an an... more

01 Apr 2025

21 MINS

21:30

01 Apr 2025


#164

Three siblings, one musical instrument, who should get it?

Have you ever had a fight with your sibling over who should get to keep something? In a sm... more

01 Apr 2025

23 MINS

23:36

01 Apr 2025


#163

Matt's big news: How to give up something you love

As a kid, Matt, our resident ethicist, was always flat out. He juggled volunteering in the... more

01 Apr 2025

21 MINS

21:30

01 Apr 2025


#162

BONUS – Goodbye Matt, thanks for the memories

See if you can work out which episodes these classic Matt moments are from as we say goodb... more

01 Apr 2025

09 MINS

09:00

01 Apr 2025


#161

BITES – Dog poo in the bin

You are enjoying a walk with your four-legged friend, when they do a big stinker on the st... more

21 Dec 2024

03 MINS

03:12

21 Dec 2024