Short & Curly
Short & Curly is an ABC Australia kids and family podcast hosted by Molly Daniels, Carl Smith and philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith. It explores ethics, fairness and philosophy for children aged 8 to 12. The feed lists 194 episodes, released roughly daily, typically 20 to 23 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 25,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $450 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll (estimated).
Family-trusted ABC kids philosophy show with a long, high-rated back catalogue
- Daily-cadence episodes since 2016 build a long, steady listener habit.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 1,760 ratings, with 1,471 five-star reviews.
- Public broadcaster context and classroom resources suit education-minded family brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative, explainer segments
- Tone
- playful, curious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 20 to 23 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation with classroom resources linked in the description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Designed for children aged 8 to 12; episode titles cover fairy tales and ethics, with the title 'The Emperor's New Clothes - the nudie musical edition' as the most suggestive, a light comedic reference.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/shortandcurly/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1093699006 |
| RSS feed | www.abc.net.au/feeds/7388142/podcast.xml |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Finders keepers | 2026-10-01 | 23 min |
| Should you be forced to keep learning a musical instrument? | 2026-09-30 | 23 min |
| The Tragedy of Commonalia | 2026-09-29 | 22 min |
| Is the number 5 real? | 2026-09-28 | 23 min |
| Zombies Right to Life | 2026-09-27 | 23 min |
| Wait... they didn't pay Indigenous workers and they stole their land? | 2026-09-16 | 10 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
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,…
About Short & Curly
Short & Curly is an ABC Australia podcast for children aged 8 to 12, hosted by Molly Daniels, Carl Smith and philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith. According to the show's website and feed, it uses fairy tales, everyday questions and fair-play debates to explain philosophy and ethics in an accessible way. The feed contains 194 episodes released roughly daily, usually 20 to 23 minutes long, with shorter 'BITES' segments in between.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.6 average rating from 1,760 ratings. Listeners are primarily families, parents and teachers; based on the rating volume, we estimate 25,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode (estimated). No sponsors appear in the feed, as the show is a non-commercial ABC production.
A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at $450 to $2,000 per episode, based on that download range. The best fit is an educational or family brand whose messaging meets kids' content standards.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Short & Curly can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Short & Curly
How much does Short & Curly charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 25,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be estimated at $450 to $2,000. Actual availability and terms depend on the publisher, the ABC, and may differ from this estimate.
What is Short & Curly about?
Short & Curly is an ABC kids podcast that explores philosophy and ethics questions, such as fairness, truth and right and wrong, for children aged 8 to 12.
How do I contact Short & Curly about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Enquiries to a public broadcaster may need to go through its official channels.
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