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Short & Curly

Short & Curly

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A fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids and their parents that asks those curly questions. From banning lollies to trusting robots, and from colonising other planets to eating pets, Short & Curly covers it all.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Short & Curly episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Short & Curly for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Short & Curly episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Short & Curly - INTRODUCING — Short & Curly BITES
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10/29/20 • 2 min

We get so curly many questions sent to us that we thought we'd make some special mini bite-sized versions of the show for you to nibble on!

We will drop these BITES into your podcast feed (get it?) every now and then, so keep your ears out.

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Short & Curly - BITE — Bossy parents
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11/02/20 • 5 min

Have you ever asked why you have to do something and your parent or an adult says to you, "Because I say so"? It's so infuriating, right? Today's BITE: Do we have to do everything our parents tell us to? Thanks to Samira for this excellent question.

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Short & Curly - BITE — Drinking beer
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06/23/21 • 4 min

If beer has no alcohol in it, is it still really beer?

Today’s BITE: Should kids be allowed to drink beer if it’s non-alcoholic?

Thanks to Harry for this excellent question. Bites producer: Jake Morcom

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Short & Curly - BITE — You can’t watch that
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06/23/21 • 4 min

Have you ever watched a movie or TV show that was meant to be for adults only? Do you wish you hadn’t seen it, or are the rules about what kids can and can’t watch unfair?

Today’s BITE: Is it okay to read books or watch movies that people say are too old for you?

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Short & Curly - BITE — Is love good?
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06/23/21 • 4 min

Love is always good, right? Because love itself is good isn’t it? Well, isn’t it??

Today’s BITE: Is love always ethical?

Thanks to Elizabeth for this excellent question.

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Short & Curly - BITE — Selling unwanted presents
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06/23/21 • 4 min

Ever opened a present and thought, “I will never use this”. So why not just sell it and buy something you do like? Today’s BITE: Is it okay to sell a present someone gave you? Thanks to Indi for this excellent question.

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Short & Curly - BITE – Cartoon Violence
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12/05/22 • 4 min

If you love watching cartoons where the good guys battle the bad, it probably has fighting, explosions, and maybe guns too.

Is it okay to watch violence if it's in a cartoon? Can we laugh and find it funny?

Thank you to Linus for this exciting question!

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Short & Curly - BITE – Friends with Teacher
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12/05/22 • 4 min

Friends are like flowers. There are lots of different ones out there, but you pick a couple to be your favourites.

But what about your teacher? Can you be friends with them? And if they're a friend, can they still be a good teacher?

Thank you to Orli for this great question!

Pssst, we love your favourite episode too! 'Are parents hypocrites?' was a goodie.

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Short & Curly - BITE – Truth Telling
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12/05/22 • 4 min

What if your friend asks if their shirt looks cool and you don't think it does? Or your dad asks if you like his gift, but you actually don't?

The truth can be so hard to say – especially to the people we love the most.

Should we tell the truth even when it hurts someone?

Thank you to Charlotte and Nima for this curly question!

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Short & Curly - BITE — Pocket money
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06/23/21 • 4 min

Do you get pocket money, and if so, do you have to do something to earn it?

Today's BITE: Should I get pocket money for doing chores?

Bites producer: Jake Morcom

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FAQ

How many episodes does Short & Curly have?

Short & Curly currently has 172 episodes available.

What topics does Short & Curly cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Kids & Family, Podcasts and Philosophy.

What is the most popular episode on Short & Curly?

The episode title 'Are you really free?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Short & Curly?

The average episode length on Short & Curly is 17 minutes.

When was the first episode of Short & Curly?

The first episode of Short & Curly was released on Mar 24, 2016.

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