Squiz Kids
Squiz Media
Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 10 minutes of age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom.There's also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much more).Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or visit the Squiz Kids website.PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here.
Episodes
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Oct 23, 2022 • 10min
Monday, October 24 - Lismore in flood firing line again; Whale rescue in Canada; Mixed fortunes for Aussie sport; and Tay Tay breaks the internet.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Whale rescue - VIDEOhttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-63353569 NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids For Schools Term 4 Promo Offer:Access all of our content for the special Term 4 price of only $39.95.https://www.squizkids.com.au/free-trial/ Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Oct 20, 2022 • 10min
Friday, October 21 - The mother of all storms; Liz Truss’s terrible, horrible day; TikTok to ban kids’ livestreams; and the world’s biggest bony fish.
--- EPISODE NOTES --- Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Supercell storms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvIKIgelY6gAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (read aloud): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6HhKlpp7ok Live stream lettuce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm-RE95lKJ0 Squiz Kids’ free media literacy curriculum, Newshounds: newshounds.squizkids.com.au
Oct 20, 2022 • 10min
Friday, October 21 - The mother of all storms; Liz Truss’s terrible, horrible day; TikTok to ban kids’ livestreams; and the world’s biggest bony fish.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKSNewshounds—Squiz Kids’ free media literacy curriculum: newshounds.squizkids.com.au Supercell storms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvIKIgelY6gAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (read aloud): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6HhKlpp7ok Live stream lettuce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm-RE95lKJ0
Oct 19, 2022 • 8min
Thursday, October 20 - Climbing into controversy; Hagfish super-slime; Teen tinnie to the rescue; and the car that crashed into Japan’s oldest loo.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Hagfish super slime in actionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8aVgSIDJjM Squiz Kids For Schools Term 4 Promo Offer:Access all of our content for the special Term 4 price of only $39.95.https://www.squizkids.com.au/free-trial/ NewshoundsRegister your interest in our new media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Oct 18, 2022 • 10min
Wednesday. October 19 - Sports stars take a stand; BTS Army: literally; TikTok scores an F; and new rules for chocolate lovers.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Sportspeople taking a standhttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/gabrielsanchez/times-athletes-stood-up-for-what-they-believed-in Squiz Kids For Schools Term 4 Promo Offer:Access all of our content for the special Term 4 price of only $39.95.https://www.squizkids.com.au/free-trial/ NewshoundsRegister your interest in our new media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Oct 17, 2022 • 9min
Tuesday, October 18 - Fruit and veg rise with floods; India’s teenage chess champ; Aussies win wheelchair world cup; and the mega-migration of eels.
--- EPISODE NOTES --- Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh.
Oct 16, 2022 • 9min
Monday, October 17 - Water, water everywhere; Nigeria’s festival of twins; Kangaroos hop to victory in England; and emojis that make you nicer.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Squiz Kids For Schools Term 4 Promo Offer:Access all of our content for the special Term 4 price of only $39.95.https://www.squizkids.com.au/free-trial/ NewshoundsRegister your interest in our new media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Oct 13, 2022 • 10min
Friday, October 14 - Floods again; a billion dollar fine for disinformation; a lab-brain that plays video games; and which dog are you?
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKSSquiz Kids shortcut to: La Niña: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/la-nina/Pong! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhd7FfGCdCoNikon Small World: https://www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/2022-photomicrography-competition ABC quiz on the micrography photos: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-12/quiz-nikon-small-world-micro-photography-competition/101507416 Which dog are you? https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/63201640#104932
Oct 12, 2022 • 10min
Thursday, October 13 - Asteroid mission a success; introducing Ruby the Roo; The Wiggles v The Beanies; and Fat Bear winner is crowned.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Meet Ruby the Roo - our new tourism ambassadorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwAsb5Q_LlU Fat Bear Week: Before + After Photoshttps://www.nps.gov/katm/learn/fat-bear-week-2022.htm The Beanieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBJRGVUDR5E Squiz Kids For Schools Term 4 Promo Offer:Access all of our content for the special Term 4 price of only $39.95.https://www.squizkids.com.au/free-trial/ NewshoundsRegister your interest in our new media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Oct 11, 2022 • 10min
Wednesday, October 12 - Seaweed pill to stop cow farts; India’s no-internet village; real life Hunger Games on Iranian TV; and Tay Tay’s glitter pen reveal.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Newshounds: Iran protestors hijack news bulletinhttps://edition.cnn.com/2022/10/09/middleeast/iran-state-broadcaster-hacked-intl-hnk/index.html Squiz Kids For Schools Term 4 Promo Offer:Access all of our content for the special Term 4 price of only $39.95.https://www.squizkids.com.au/free-trial/ NewshoundsRegister your interest in our new media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
