
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, ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 247 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyPhilosophySociety & Culture | |||

Wait... They Did What!? is the question you’ll be asking after travelling back through modern history with comedian Tilly Oddy-Black.
We’ll unearth the weird, wild and outright scandalous stuff people did in the olden days... like letting kids buy ... more
At Camp Short & Curly, the marshmallows are toasty, the swings are wild, and Molly’s Amazing Cool Book Club is about to begin — but her stories? YIKES! From creepy sea witches to thumb-chopping tailors, why were some old fairy tales so weird and scar... more
In this epic musical retelling of The Emperor’s New Clothes, Molly and Carl take you deep into a kingdom where following fashion rules and telling the truth is harder than it looks. There’s a sneaky tailor, an emperor who’s obsessed with her wardrobe... more
Why are wolves always the villains in old European fairy tales? And is it OK to stereotype animals, or people for that matter? To investigate, Molly, Carl and Eleanor head off on a fairytale research trip to the snowy forests of Germany. But their ad... more
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(Btw this is for Molly!!!…and maybe Elenor too oh I forgot Carl sorry)
AnywayYy I love love love you guys and you guy-ses pod-y remember pod-y!! Youse feel like family to me a helped me become a better person and a better friend,it’s really helped me through tough times never ever ever quit I cannot wait what you guys come up with. Super excited!!!
Also I have an ideaaaa what if you guys make some high schools brains trust so we can ALSO sometimes get a high schooler perspective of the answer
Hello guys, it’s Molly from short and curly and I just want to say thanks for your feedback. now saying shut up and being mean it’s not what we like and and will make sure we get back to your question HOTTOGOlittle
I love it soo much
I miss Matt
Tullywholovesshortandcurly I am with u 100%. No one talks about short and Curly like that ever!!
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Short & Curly is a family-friendly philosophy and ethics show that translates big concepts into approachable, kid-centered conversations. Episodes mix playful banter with thoughtful debates on topics like fairness, truth, responsibility, and identity, often featuring a philosopher guest who helps frame accessible moral reasoning. The format blends humor with accessible philosophy, making complex ideas feel practical for young listeners and their caregivers. A standout element is how it uses real-world scenarios (pets, parenting, technology, art) to teach critical thinking, empathy, and ethical reasoning in an entertaining way.
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Short & Curly launched 10 years ago and published 247 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Short & Curly include:
1. Tilly Oddy-Black
2. Jonathan Webb
3. Wolfgang the Wolf
4. Eleanor the Otter
5. Poppy's Owner
6. Park Witch
7. Eleanor Gordon-Smith
8. John Glaw
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