Short & Curly
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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,...
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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 to use a pen. But when it comes to becoming a biological pa...
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 thoughts say something about the kind of people we are? Or is it...
Graffiti or Gallery? When does graffiti become street art?
Ever walked past a spray-painted wall and thought, "That's actually really cool and beautiful!" But is it art or just stylish vandalism? Molly and Car...
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 area patrolled by lifeguards. If those swimmers get into troub...
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? Is a dog's bad behaviour their own fault or is it down to th...
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 lie? What about misleading gestures, or half-truths? Babysi...
Shape shifters — When is something no longer itself?
Join Molly and Carl as they valiantly attempt a world record sailing around the globe on their boat, the Theseus. Faced with a constant need for boat...
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 ancient guide written by the smartest person to have ever live...
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 small village a long time ago, Queen Ethiconia had to settle a...
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 school veggie garden, playing sports, sibling duties, music...
BONUS – Goodbye Matt, thanks for the memories
See if you can work out which episodes these classic Matt moments are from as we say goodbye (but hopefully not forever) to our wonderful ethicist Mat...
BITES – Dog poo in the bin
You are enjoying a walk with your four-legged friend, when they do a big stinker on the street. Don't worry — you're prepared! You've brought the dog...
BITES – Paying people to be kind
Everyone says it's good to be kind and that acts of kindness can make the world a better place. But often we aren't as kind as we could or should be....
BITES – Friends inviting themselves over
It's fun to hang out with our friends, but sometimes we need a bit of alone time. Maybe you want to listen to your favourite music and sing along loud...
BITES — What to do with unwanted gifts
We all love getting presents, but what about when you get a gift you don't like and will never use? So what should you do with unwanted gifts? Is it o...
BITES – Should teachers bribe students?
It must be hard work being a teacher and trying to get a classroom of kids to behave. But is it ok for teachers to bribe kids with lollies to get them...
Is it wrong to love reality TV?
There's drama. There's competition. And there's usually a few tears as well. Reality TV takes everyday people and throws them into weird and exciting...
How do you know if you're dreaming or awake?
Right this very moment, are you awake or are you dreaming? You're awake, right? But are you sure? Maybe you're just in the middle of a very realistic...
Why do some jobs earn more money than others?
Molly and Carl have just found out that some people earn a lot more money than they do, and this just makes no cents (pun intended). So how do we deci...
What would it be like to talk to a whale?
Would you like to learn to speak whale language at school instead of Italian or Mandarin? Molly and Carl go on a deep-sea mission to test a new transl...
Is animal testing worth the cost?
Did you know rats are very smart and curious creatures? They laugh when they are tickled, they can take care of each other, and they are actually quit...
BITE – Parents' Beliefs
Our parents have their own beliefs, and they'll often try to teach us to have the same.
Must we believe what our parents believe? Is it disrespe...
BITE – Proud vs Showing Off
You get an award at school, your dog learns a new trick, or your mum lands a great job – they're all moments we can be proud of.
When that pride...
BITE – TV All Day
There's nothing like munching on your favourite snacks and watching all your favourite shows and movies. You're not making lots of noise or bothering...
BITE – False Advertising
We see advertisements all the time. There are companies that say their yoghurt can make us smarter or their pillows will help us sleep better. Some ev...
BITE – School Money
It's always different when you visit or go past another school.
They have different teachers, buildings, books, and activities. Sometimes they e...
Should you listen to good music made by a bad person?
Molly is a superfan of the singer Jackfruit Jones (don't try Googling him, we made him up). But she's in for a shock when Carl tells her what Jackfrui...
Should you leave all your money to a cat?
We all know Carl loves cats. But did you know that Carl is actually a super-rich millionaire who loves cats so much that when he dies, he wants his va...
What if you can’t invite all your friends to your birthday party?
Is it okay to not invite all your friends to your birthday party? Molly has an exciting plan for her next birthday party and she can't wait to invite...
Who should get the magical gemstone? A tale of elves, fairies and justice
There's a small village of elves who have a magical gemstone that brings them great prosperity. But one day a group of fairies turn up claiming the st...
Is it okay to jump the queue at a waterslide park?
Queuing up for HOURS to go on a 30-second water slide is so annoying! But what if you could pay money to go straight to the front of the queue? Going...
Should grown-ups lie to you?
Molly has never been afraid of getting a needle because she knows the Needle Ninja will reward her bravery with a basket of Japanese lollies, cakes an...
Do you want to become a vampire?
Would you like to live forever? Molly and Carl like the idea of being immortal. The upsides: you won’t ever die, you’ll never run out of time to try n...
Why is your room so messy?
We visit the bedroom of one of the messiest kids we know, Harriet. She hates cleaning her room more than anything in life and it always looks like som...
Do you have to forgive someone who says sorry?
If someone does or says something bad to you, but then apologises for it, should you forgive them no matter what? Even if you don't really feel it in...
Is a child's life more valuable than an adult's?
The Titanic cruise ship hit an iceberg in 1912 and sank to the bottom of the ocean. Lots of people died because there weren't enough life rafts for ev...
Matt's pick: Is Santa Claus a bad person?
Imagine if you were being watched every second of the day to make sure you behaved well. And then you got rewarded or punished depending on how you ac...
Carl's pick: Oedipus – The Musical
Meet Oedipus. He's the main character in one of the world’s oldest stories. He lived a long time ago and he did some pretty bad things. But was it his...
Molly's pick: Is it ever okay to be a cannibal?
Molly, Carl and Matt become lost at sea, they've run out of food and they lack basic survival skills. So, would it be okay for them to eat each other...
INTRODUCING — new series A World Without …
This season we go on a little adventure in our minds. Join Molly, Carl and Matt as we imagine what the world might be like without things like schools...