Squiz Kids

Squiz Media
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May 27, 2021 • 11min

Friday, May 28 - School’s out in Victoria; Ecuador’s giant tortoise returns; Squids in space; and the launch of ‘My Lockdown Life’.

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. LINKSGalapagos tortoise:https://edition.cnn.com/2021/05/26/americas/galapagos-turtle-not-extinct-intl-hnk/index.htmlSquids in spacehttps://www.9news.com.au/technology/baby-squid-and-tardigrades-to-be-blasted-into-space/3dbc2cc0-34d0-4a75-bd98-26f3ab387910QUESTIONS FOR SQUIZ KIDS in VICTORIA - 'My Lockdown Life'Remember to answer in full sentences, with lots of good details! 1) What did you think and feel when you heard your state was going into lockdown again? 2) If you could talk to the Coronavirus, what would you say to it? 3) What advice would you give to kids who feel scared or sad about Coronavirus and lockdown? 4) What's the silliest or most fun thing your family does to pass the time in lockdown? 5) What’s the first thing you will do when you get out of lockdown? How To Enter:Get a big person in your house to sit down and record the questions and your answers on a smart device (a phone or tablet, for example). Try to do it somewhere quiet! And remember to make sure when you speak, you're nice and close to the microphone! Then email the audio file to squizkids@thesquiz.com.au - and listen all next week to see if you've been featured!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.
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May 26, 2021 • 8min

Thursday, May 27 - All eyes on Melbourne; Turkey’s sea snot outbreak; A-League’s big telly deal; and Tassie Devils return to the mainland.

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. LINKSTassie Devilshttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-57249491Squiz 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.
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May 25, 2021 • 10min

Wednesday, May 26 - Herd immunity explained; Crabs v. ants on Christmas Island; Sally Fitzgibbon surfs to victory; and how bin chickens and crocs are ganging up on the Gold Coast.

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. LINKSMarch of the red crabshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo7Rpr_xyOUSquiz 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.
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May 24, 2021 • 9min

Tuesday, May 25 - Blood moon in the night’s sky; the Titanic sails again; the mummy gymnast defying the odds; and The Weeknd’s big win.

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. LINKSTitanic replica takes shape in Chinahttps://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/titanic-replica-china/index.htmlPink! At the Billboard Music Awardshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNO6cYxqMZkSquiz 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.
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May 23, 2021 • 8min

Monday, May 24 - Vaccine hope at last; Volcano erupts in the Congo; Simone Biles breaks another record; and long live rock and roll!

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. LINKSVolcano erupts in Congohttps://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/nation-world/congo-volcano-eruption/507-add15800-2a2b-4bd7-b23b-c278927eb59eSimon Biles does it again!https://youtu.be/YIBuw5nS2qwManeskin’s Eurovision performancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL1mzJuV11cSquiz 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.
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May 20, 2021 • 10min

Friday, May 21 - Mice march on Sydney; Leopard loose in Dubai; China rover’s Mars photos; and Delta’s secret Brissie concert.

LINKSBlack panther on the loosehttps://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/environment/dubai-officials-look-for-exotic-black-cat-after-sighting-reported-1.1225203China rover Mars photoshttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-57172346Delta’s secret Brissie concerthttps://www.facebook.com/StLaurencesCollege/Swysh provides everyday Aussies with personalised video messages from their favourite sports stars. Check them out at www.heyswysh.comSquiz 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.
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May 20, 2021 • 21min

Q+A with AFL star player Josh Dunkley

A kids' only Q+A with Western Bulldogs midfielder, Josh Dunkley in which he reveals the secret to kicking accurately for goal; why he’ll always be a bit of a Swans fan; his lucky undies and famous fish curry; and the surprise hobby he used to have before he became an AFL footy player. This special episode is brought to you by Swysh.Swysh provides everyday Aussies with personalised video messages from their favourite sports stars. Check them out at www.heyswysh.comSPECIAL OFFER:For a limited time, Squiz Kids can get 10% of their next Swysh order, using the discount code: SQUIZKIDS See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 19, 2021 • 8min

Thursday, May 20 - UFO sightings on the up; Switzerland’s burping cows; our Eurovision star bows out; and Harold the curious sea lion.

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. LINKSHarold the sea lion:https://www.9news.com.au/videos/national/new-apprentice-gets-south-australian-tradies-seal-of-approval/ckoo48fvy000x0glq1yrdyw5fWorld Bee Day:https://www.worldbeeday.org/en/Swysh: personalised video messages from your favourite sports starswww.heyswysh.comSquiz 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.
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May 18, 2021 • 9min

Wednesday, May 19 - Australia tops plastic waste pile; Arch collapse in Galapagos; Rugby Sevens go for gold; and Ariana ties the knot.

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. LINKSOlympic uniform gallery:https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2021/may/18/australias-olympic-uniforms-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-in-picturesGalapagos Island erosionhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-57153267Swysh: personalised video messages from your favourite sports starswww.heyswysh.comSquiz 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.
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May 17, 2021 • 9min

Tuesday, May 18 - Mouse plague gets worse; Lauren Jackson hits new basketball heights; discovery of a dino-croc; and life lessons from Australia’s oldest man.

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, 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. LINKSDino-crochttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-17/new-extinct-crocodile-species-found-in-central-australia/100139764Swysh: personalised video messages from your favourite sports starswww.heyswysh.comSquiz 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.

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