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Children's impossible questions addressed by the greatest minds in philosophy. With jokes. Hosted by philosopher Christabel Cane and comedian Steve Cross.

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This week Steve and Christabel answer Huey, who asks “How many bad guys are there?” Christabel responds with an assortment of takes on villainy given by the good, the bad and the ugly of philosophy.

We start with the position that ALL the guys are ... more

Does the universe explode when I go to sleep?

This week, Steve and Christabel try their very best to get to the bottom of what happens to the world when we aren’t directly observing it. Steve reports his daughter’s posit that the world explodes whe... more

This episode is devoted to finding the difference between knowledge and wisdom (or, as Aristotle might have said, the difference between phronesis and sophia). In the process, Christabel learns a lot about the casting stats of various Dungeons and Dr... more

This week, our hosts tackle a question from Steve’s kids as to why in their house, they’re vegetarian. Steve tells us that he doesn’t eat, buy or prepare meat for environmental reasons, reminiscing about a global warming meetup he’d attended: harrowi... more

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Mark Hibbett
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Episode: Episode 16 - "Is Lego Batman real Batman?" with MJ Hibbett
Izzi Lawrence
Author of time travel themed books for kids
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Episode: Episode 11 - "How can we talk to kids about time travel?"

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Steve Cross
Comedian known for jokes and audience engagement; co-host of Philosophy Playdate; frequent banter with deep dives into philosophical topics.
Christabel Cane
Philosopher and co-host; leads discussions with accessible explanations and thoughtful questions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Informative yet interesting

    Obsessed with the premise of this - so interesting, I feel like I'm getting smarter just listening to Christabel's words of wisdom! Great duo đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ™ŒđŸ»

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gbl314
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Entertaining and informative!

    Well of course Steve is wrong about Queen, but I’ll forgive him this lapse in judgement for the greater good of this fabulous listen. Keep these episodes coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Highland_Coo
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Philosophical entertainment

    Brilliant premise - outstandingly executed, exploding with insight and comedy in equal parts. đŸ‘đŸœ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tasnimismail96
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Thinky fun

    Thought provoking and hilarious, Christabel’s voice is infinitely listenable, please say more words Christabel

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    undeadreviews
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Learning AND Laughter? Stop right there

    An absolutely hilarious and insightful 45 mins — I didn’t know it was possible to cackle whilst learning about antinatalism, but thank god we can. The perfect blend of interesting insights into how philosophy can apply to our everyday thinking with pauses for laughter in all the right places. Can’t wait for the next one!

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    5
    Kat Jen 94
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Episode 2 - "What's the best favourite colour to have?"
Q: What is your favorite color?
Okay, favorite color, blue. Favorite shade, navy blue?
Episode 2 - "What's the best favourite colour to have?"
Q: What's your favorite planet?
Uranus, the official comedian's favorite planet, of course.
Episode 2 - "What's the best favourite colour to have?"
Q: Do you say Immanuel Kant or do you say Immanuel Kant?
I am just Northern enough being from Nottingham, that I say Immanuel Kant.

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Two hosts explore big questions through a playful, accessible lens, blending rigorous philosophy with humor and real-world parenting anecdotes. Episodes span topics like animal consciousness, time, language, mind-body questions, ethics, and how to talk to children about complex ideas, often weaving thought experiments with practical takeaways for everyday life. The show stands out for its warm banter, family-friendly framing, and ability to translate dense philosophical concepts into engaging, digestible conversations for curious adults and parents alike.

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