

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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Jun 23, 2021 • 10min
Thursday, June 24 - Sydney on COVID red alert; Kashmir’s classroom in the clouds; Scientists baffled by China’s wandering elephants; and stinky undies in space.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSClassroom in the cloudshttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-57568521Elephant calves playfightinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoN0Teu1Y98Squiz 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.

Jun 22, 2021 • 9min
Wednesday, June 23 - Reef report card scores an F; Denmark’s reversal of fortune; Ben Simmons’ Olympics in doubt; and the elephant in the room.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSCoral bleaching videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA6mpexcyN4Denmark celebrates Euro2020 winhttps://twitter.com/OptusSport/status/1407064606384611329Elephant stages kitchen invasionhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/21/elephant-in-the-room-visitor-crashes-through-kitchen-wall-in-thailandSquiz 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.

Jun 21, 2021 • 9min
Tuesday, June 22 - Australia’s new Deputy PM; Chilly dipping in Antarctica; Usain Bolt’s surprising twin name; and the bandit bear strikes again.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSAntarctic swimhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/21/bracing-minus-2c-expeditioners-in-antarctica-mark-solstice-with-icy-polar-plungeBear burglarhttps://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/18/metro/bear-captured-video-breaking-into-car-new-hampshire/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.

Jun 20, 2021 • 9min
Monday, June 21 - It’s the shortest day of the year; High-wire valley walk in Yosemite; introducing the dinosaur fish; and beware the gamer scorpion bite.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSChamp the president’s doghttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-20/joe-bidens-dog-champ-dies/100228946Highliners in Yosemite National Parkhttps://www.sfchronicle.com/culture/travel/article/Yosemite-highliners-claim-world-record-2-800-foot-16258778.php#photo-21143657Coelacanth: the dinosaur fishhttps://apnews.com/article/fish-science-environment-and-nature-0364a1007aea49574a2b68aee6009aa6Squiz 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.

Jun 17, 2021 • 11min
Friday, June 18 - China’s new space milestone; Botswana’s big diamond; Records tumble at Olympic swim trials; and the lambs of Instagram.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSChina’s space station mission blasts offhttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/16/china/china-manned-mission-space-launch-intl-hnk-scn/index.htmlLambs of Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tracey_kruger/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=dc13f939-dbce-4412-8346-b2b7ae458b7bSquiz 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.

Jun 16, 2021 • 9min
Thursday, June 17 - Cheap chockie bikkies in new trade deal; Sea lions board a boat in Chile; the Socceroos make it eight in a row; and a Guardians of the Galaxy video game.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSSea lions board a fishing boat in Chilehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-16/sea-lions-fishing-boat-chile-escaping-killer-whales/100218702Squiz 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.

Jun 15, 2021 • 9min
Wednesday, June 16 - Kids just want school in Africa; Pink snow in the Alps; Lego goes retro; and celebrating our community ambassadors.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSPink snowhttps://news.yahoo.com/glacier-blood-watermelon-snow-whatever-152637317.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADFZ9Mz2POA6eWBaovN63V3QU1biu-yIK5gdWBE_oZ1VHsrRhV6U0-TsPSb71LbUpCA6QM4UbHADLQgoWBuiaZwwa76-CU8Y_Sk7oDFshVHVaBzwL5X-pmsGWIa-n7tNM0Gi06SsVmAMra1g9NXgPyvZj2_3dbVXPekvo9IvhpDOLego typewriterhttps://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/06/09/lego-typewriter-orig.cnn-businessFred Hollows Humanity Awards infowww.hollows.org/fredhollowshumanityawardJersey Devil rollercoaster videohttps://twitter.com/SFGrAdventure/status/1404067998521044995Squiz 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.

Jun 14, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, June 15 - Head first for Aussie heroes; Wasabi the winning-est dog; Australia’s most expensive kelpie; and the man who was swallowed by a whale.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSWasabi the Pekinese and other winning dogshttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/12/us/gallery/westminster-dog-show-2021/index.htmlSquiz 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.

Jun 10, 2021 • 11min
Friday, June 11 - The G7 Summit and you; Antarctica’s very own ocean; Olympic swimmers on your marks!; and the BTS burger meltdown.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSBTS burger frenzyhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-10/mcdonalds-bts-meal-frenzy-sparks-virus-closures-in-indonesia/100204636Squiz 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.

Jun 10, 2021 • 15min
My Lockdown Life 2 : A Squiz Kids Special
For this special episode of Squiz Kids, Australia’s number one daily news podcast for kids, we asked the kids of Melbourne to tell us about life inside their fourth lockdown. Enjoy! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.


