

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.
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Aug 25, 2021 • 9min
Thursday, August 26 - The Covid class conquers NAPLAN, lost and found in the woods, the end of a rock and roll era, and the Paralympic party gets started.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSRecommended to Squiz Kids by a professional drummer, here are three classic Rolling Stones songs, with Charlie Watts providing his signature, subtle beats: Start Me Uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGyOaCXr8Lw Miss Youhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hic-dnps6MU&list=PL11CC59281C5FDFB3&index=2 Emotional Rescuehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iw_BE_X9sA Cool Experiments for Science Week:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, August 25 -Swooping magpie season; why T-rex was a fussy eater; why humans aren’t horses; and the new Spider Man trailer is here.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSSquiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJWSwyshPersonalised video messages from your favourite sports starshttps://heyswysh.com/Magpie Alert websitehttps://www.magpiealert.com/Spiderman Trailerhttps://twitter.com/SpiderManMovie/status/1429981786386403330Cool Science Experiments:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aug 23, 2021 • 9min
Tuesday, August 24 - Operation Evacuate; Kenya’s big animal count; Our gold medal boccia hope; the 5 year-old who did a 200 day walk.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSSquiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJWSwyshPersonalised video messages from your favourite sports starshttps://heyswysh.com/Daniel Michel: boccia champhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BuVIOuWDAjF/Kenya’s big animal counthttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-58281212Cool Science Experiments:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aug 22, 2021 • 12min
Monday, August 23 - Paralympics here we come!; Antarctic air drop rescue mission; Giants, Demons big weekend; and babbling bats and high-fiving apes.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSSquiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJWSwyshPersonalised video messages from your favourite sports starshttps://heyswysh.com/Squiz Kids Q+A with Paralympian Tian Taylorhttps://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-specials/squiz-kids-qa-with-paralympian-tyan-taylor/Extreme home delivery to Antarctica: https://www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2021/airdrop-delivers-critical-supplies-to-mawson-research-station/ Cool Science Experiments:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aug 19, 2021 • 11min
Friday, August 20 - Flying doctors to the rescue; Robots do parkour; why Ed Sheeran loves to fail; and the teen pilot flying around the world.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSSquiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJWSwyshPersonalised video messages from your favourite sports starshttps://heyswysh.com/Robots do parkourhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-18/boston-dynamics-atlas-robots-parkour-ai-technology/100386354Teen pilot Zara Rutherford’s Journey: https://flyzolo.com/Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aug 18, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, August 19 - Look out! The mice are back; the 10 year-old skate park king; Dua Lipa’s Elton John moment; and beware the bear in the bin.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSSquiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJWElton John + Dua Lipahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qod03PVTLqkSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aug 18, 2021 • 16min
Squiz Kids Q+A - Paralympian Tyan Taylor
A two-minute introduction to goalball:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bZ51jzmbAQ Tyan's training routine and support crew:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtVY34jmjNsKurt Fearnley will commentate on the Paralympic Games. Here are the athletes he’s most excited about:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lg_FEF37BY Kurt Fearnley’s website:https://www.kurtfearnley.com/Kurt Fearnley answers kids’ questions about disability:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5kWF0ZoobE See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aug 17, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, August 18 - Australia rolls up its sleeves; the world’s longest number; Farewell Eddie Betts; and introducing Bus Stop the pit bull.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSSquiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJWEddie Betts’ Goal of the Yearhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coa1Bb91FgIBus Stop the Pit Bullhttps://twitter.com/petfindernames/status/1425541223977205769/photo/2Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aug 16, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, August 17 - Afghanistan explained; India’s dancing policeman; Peter Bol’s big race win; and the really tall giraffe baby.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSSquiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJWInterview with Amol Kamble, the dancing constable: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-india-58184026 The Dancing Constable’s TikToks: https://www.tiktok.com/@bunty2799?lang=enDancing Constable’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/amolkamble2799/ Dolly the giraffe - videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzvjr29xG4oSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aug 15, 2021 • 9min
Monday, August 16 - Home school for all of NSW; Sri Lanka’s solar-powered tuk-tuk, Banksy takes a beach holiday; the mammoths that ran a marathon.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSSolar powered tuk-tukhttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-58192468Banksy’s Great British Spraycationhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CShWMUwFKkI/?hl=enSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.


