
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.
- 188 episodes
- Updated July 16
Episodes188
July 16 · 3 min
July 15 · 3 minBITES – Is it fair if siblings get the same things at different ages?
July 14 · 2 minBITES – Getting annoyed when people don’t say your name properly?
July 13 · 3 minBITES – Do adults-only areas discriminate against children?
July 12BITES – What is the meaning of life?
March 31 · 22 minA fairy tale by the campfire – is it okay to scare kids into being good?
March 31 · 24 minThe Emperor’s New Clothes - the nudie musical edition
March 31 · 20 minLittle Red Riding Hood - Why are wolves always the baddies?
March 31 · 23 minRumpelstiltskin – is it OK to break a promise?
March 31 · 22 minThe Ugly Duckling – when is excluding someone mean, and when is it OK?
March 24 · 5 minWhat were Molly and Carl like at 10-years-old?
Dec 18, 2025 · 3 minBITES – Being scared of spiders
Dec 17, 2025 · 3 minBITES – Driverless cars
Dec 16, 2025 · 3 minBITES – Grown-ups making the rules
Dec 15, 2025 · 3 minBITES – Cats VS Dogs
Dec 14, 2025 · 3 minBITES – Judging people because of who they're friends with
Oct 1, 2025 · 22 minShould you have to pass a test to have kids?
Sep 30, 2025 · 20 minIs it wrong to think bad thoughts about people?
Sep 30, 2025 · 23 minGraffiti or Gallery? When does graffiti become street art?
Sep 30, 2025 · 20 minRisky Rescues: Should you save someone who ignored warnings?