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!
Mar 2026
A fairy tale by the campfire – is it okay to scare kids into being good?
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 scary? A quick warning: this episo ... Show More
22m 8s
Mar 2026
The Emperor’s New Clothes - the nudie musical edition
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, and a whole crowd pretending ... Show More
24m 3s
Mar 2026
Little Red Riding Hood - Why are wolves always the baddies?
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 adventure takes a spooky turn wh ... Show More
20m 56s
Jun 2024
Ep.115 Honesty In Friendships
Ever feel stuck between a white lie and the brutal truth with your friends? You're not alone! Friends are our chosen family, the ones we laugh with, cry with, and rely on. But what happens when honesty takes a backseat? What do you do when the truth gets tricky? This episode dive ... Show More
57m 7s
Nov 2021
What Is a Lie, but Truth in Masquerade?
This week, we tackle lies, friends, COVID, and dating. (not necessarily in that order) From an awkward situation in a fading friendship to an abrupt end to a relationship, sometimes lies can hurt just as much as the truth.
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56m 9s
Jan 2023
When to be Honest? EmRata Asks
There is such an emphasis on the importance of truth-telling in our culture, but is honesty really always “the best policy”? In honor of the new year, I'm talking about the ethics of honesty in intimate relationships and how kindness and tact should, at times, come before candidn ... Show More
23m 48s