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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Apr 18, 2021 • 9min
Monday April 19 - Historic helicopter on Mars; Britain farewells a prince; Lions win grand final fairytale; and penguins breathe a sigh of relief.
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. LINKS Iceberg satellite imageshttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56779687 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.
Apr 15, 2021 • 9min
Easter Kids v Adults S'Quiz 3 - Animals
A fun, animal-themed kids v. adults school holiday quiz where you get to test who's smarter ... kids or adults.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.Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 8, 2021 • 9min
Easter Kids v Adults S'Quiz 2 - General Knowledge
Who’s smarter? Kids or adults? Find out in this second Easter Kids v Adult S’Quiz … ten questions each to test your general knowledge.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.Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 6, 2021 • 11min
Squiz Kids Easter Joke-A-Thon
How many hilarious Squiz Kids jokes can you squeeze into ten minutes? Press play to find out in this first-ever Squiz Kids Easter Joke-A-Thon - packed full of jokes sent in by the (seriously funny) kids of Australia. Enjoy! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 1, 2021 • 10min
Easter Kids v Adults S'Quiz 1 - The News
Who's smarter? Kids or adults? You be the judge after taking this, the first of three Easter Kids v Adults quizzes. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 31, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, April 1 - Olympic uniforms unveiled; worm tornado in the United States; Ash Barty’s big Friday hit-out; and the return of the giant burrowing frog.
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. LINKS Olympic uniformshttps://www.olympics.com.au/news/australian-olympic-teams-asics-competition-delegation-uniforms-revealed/ Worm tornadohttps://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/worm-tornado-takes-over-hoboken-pavement-and-leaves-scientists-baffled/news-story/8a5aff4924332409f15f5f2f88fc5375 Giant burrowing froghttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-31/giant-burrowing-frogs-melbourne-zoo-breeding-program/100037616 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.
Mar 31, 2021 • 15min
Squiz Kids Joke Q+A with Andy Griffiths
In this very special Q+A episode, Squiz Kids tell Treehouse author Andy Griffiths their best side-splitting, rip-roaring, thigh-slapping jokes.LINKS:Andy Griffiths website: http://www.andygriffiths.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 30, 2021 • 10min
Wednesday, March 31 - Easter Holidays in limbo; bye bye La Nina; Chile’s parrot mummies; and the great asteroid fly-by.
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. LINKS Parrot mummieshttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/29/americas/mummified-parrots-atacama-desert-scli-intl-scn/index.html 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.
Mar 29, 2021 • 9min
Tuesday, March 30 - School’s out in Brissie! Suez ship floats again; Formula 2’s new Aussie champ; and Godzilla and Kong bust a record.
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. 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.
Mar 28, 2021 • 9min
Monday, 29 March - High hopes for high tide in Suez; France’s famous bread stick; Australia’s fastest man; and the best cubby house ever!
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. LINKSSuez ship stranded - photos and videohttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56547383Funny Suez traffic reporthttps://twitter.com/JonHansenTV/status/1375538035551522821 Baguette goes for heritage listinghttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56540232 Rohan’s Olympic sprinthttps://twitter.com/Estrella_Sports/status/1375728820586643458 Up-inspired cubby househttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-28/father-builds-son-cubbyhouse-disney-house-pixar-up/100033818 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.
