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
- Nov 26, 2019 · 24 min
- Jun 21, 2019 · 25 min
Is it ever okay to be a cannibal?
- Jun 21, 2019 · 23 min
Are parents hypocrites?
- Jun 21, 2019 · 19 min
When should you stop being friends with someone?
- Jun 21, 2019 · 22 min
Should grown-ups lie to you?
- Jun 21, 2019 · 22 min
Should we put GPS trackers on kids?
- Nov 30, 2018 · 21 min
Is a child's life more valuable than an adult's?
- Nov 30, 2018 · 26 min
What can Severus Snape from Harry Potter teach us about courage and forgiveness?
- Nov 30, 2018 · 19 min
Mind games and teasing on the sporting field
- Nov 30, 2018 · 21 min
Answer the question! Short & Curly the game show
- Nov 29, 2018 · 21 min
Birthday presents — should we stop giving them?
- Jun 26, 2018 · 25 min
A sad tale about Matt Beard’s pet fish, Bucket and Spade
- Jun 26, 2018 · 21 min
Who should decide when you can get your ears pierced?
- Jun 26, 2018 · 20 min
What’s the point of school uniforms?
- Jun 26, 2018 · 23 min
Was Robin Hood right? Should you rob the rich to help the poor?
- Jun 26, 2018 · 24 min
Is it okay to use technology to help you sing better?
- May 28, 2018 · 1 min
INTRODUCING — Short & Curly update!
Dec 13, 2017 · 22 minLife, death and a runaway train
Dec 13, 2017 · 27 minWhen is it okay to dob on someone?
Dec 13, 2017 · 27 minWere the Ancient Romans bad people?