BITES – Being forced to step out of your comfort zone?
July 16 · 3 min
Kids & Family
Short & Curly
ABC Australia
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 that help children learn how to think, not what to think.
Created by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), trusted makers of award-winning children's content.
Binge this free educational ABC kids podcast series on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your 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.
- 20 episodes
- Updated July 16
Episodes20
BITES – Is it fair if siblings get the same things at different ages?
July 15 · 3 minBITES – Getting annoyed when people don’t say your name properly?
July 14 · 2 minBITES – Do adults-only areas discriminate against children?
July 13 · 3 minBITES – What is the meaning of life?
July 12
A fairy tale by the campfire – is it okay to scare kids into being good?
March 31 · 22 min
The Emperor’s New Clothes - the nudie musical edition
March 31 · 24 min
Little Red Riding Hood - Why are wolves always the baddies?
March 31 · 20 min
Rumpelstiltskin – is it OK to break a promise?
March 31 · 23 min
The Ugly Duckling – when is excluding someone mean, and when is it OK?
March 31 · 22 min
What were Molly and Carl like at 10-years-old?
March 24 · 5 minBITES – Being scared of spiders
Dec 18, 2025 · 3 minBITES – Driverless cars
Dec 17, 2025 · 3 minBITES – Grown-ups making the rules
Dec 16, 2025 · 3 minBITES – Cats VS Dogs
Dec 15, 2025 · 3 minBITES – Judging people because of who they're friends with
Dec 14, 2025 · 3 min
Should you have to pass a test to have kids?
Oct 1, 2025 · 22 min
Is it wrong to think bad thoughts about people?
Sep 30, 2025 · 20 min
Graffiti or Gallery? When does graffiti become street art?
Sep 30, 2025 · 23 min
Risky Rescues: Should you save someone who ignored warnings?
Sep 30, 2025 · 20 min