Squiz Kids

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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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Mar 14, 2021 • 10min

Monday, March 15 - Landslide election in WA; Rhode Island’s runaway cow; Dockers and Reds big sporting comebacks; and a Muppet on the Masked Singer.

Mar 11, 2021 • 11min

Friday, March 12 - Cheap flights for all; Japan’s tsunami remembered; gold nuggets for dog sled winner; and it’s Mars Perseverance Q+A day!

Mar 11, 2021 • 16min

Squiz Kids Q+A with Mars scientist, Professor David Flannery

A kids only Q+A session with Professor David Flannery - the Australian scientist who helped build and send the Mars rover, Perseverance to the red planet.Mars Perseverance Resources: for Prof. David Flannery Q+AThe Professor’s Story:https://www.qut.edu.au/news?id=166153Cool video explainer of Prof Flannery’s Mars mission:https://youtu.be/tAiKxMiuNtUABC Radio interview with Prof. Flannery - as he explains his job:https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/nasa-mars-mission-perseverance-touches-down/13171174Good explanation of the Mars mission:https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/best-chance-in-my-lifetime-search-for-life-begins-after-mars-touchdown-20210219-p5741z.htmlNASA footage of the Perseverance landing:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4FpgFirst hi-definition images and video from the surface of Marshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-26/nasa-releases-panoramic-photos-from-mars-perseverance-rover/13197190 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mar 10, 2021 • 8min

Thursday, March 11 - Green energy revolution; the great pirate boat journey; Cam Smith says bye-bye; and a space station on the Moon

Mar 9, 2021 • 9min

Wednesday, March 10 - Photoshop banned in soap ads; Russia’s frozen ballerina; Tassie’s wild deer problem; and making the recorder cool again.

Mar 8, 2021 • 9min

Tuesday, March 9 - Girls are beating boys at school; Raccoons v. humans in Canada; the greatest dog race on Earth; and holidaying in space.

Mar 7, 2021 • 9min

Monday, March 8 - Inside a right royal affair; the mystery of the flying ship; a good day to be a Kiwi; and zoo animals enjoy the snow.

Mar 4, 2021 • 10min

Friday, March 5 - Protests in Myanmar; Cats saved by Thai navy; Aussie netball’s big weekend; and another rocket bites the dust.

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 Thai navy rescues catshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56275563Rocket crashhttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56274183What’s Up Fox?Reading: Kumiko And The Dragon http://www.brionystewart.com/kumiko-and-the-dragonListening: Heartbreak Anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nja_0BaQcNgWatching: Tube Unique Wilderness: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJjheeAVwFB0S5HlWbBwIfQThe Fox’s Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=a4aVF8R5Sc2jyOy1wlN_2QMars Perseverance Resources: for Prof. David Flannery Q+AThe Professor’s Story:https://www.qut.edu.au/news?id=166153Cool video explainer of Prof Flannery’s Mars mission:https://youtu.be/tAiKxMiuNtUABC Radio interview with Prof. Flannery - as he explains his job:https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/nasa-mars-mission-perseverance-touches-down/13171174Good explanation of the Mars mission:https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/best-chance-in-my-lifetime-search-for-life-begins-after-mars-touchdown-20210219-p5741z.htmlNASA footage of the Perseverance landing:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4FpgFirst hi-definition images and video from the surface of Marshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-26/nasa-releases-panoramic-photos-from-mars-perseverance-rover/13197190Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at

Mar 3, 2021 • 10min

Thursday, March 4 - Bee stings beat snake bites; NZ’s glow-in-the-dark sharks; Tennis demon does a road runner; and saving the platypus.

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 Jack jumper anthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-21/jack-jumper-program-trains-patients-to-stop-being-allergic/11789168 Glow in the dark sharkshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56256808 Releasing platypus back into the wildhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXZxVQ905X4 World Wildlife Dayhttps://www.wildlifeday.org/Mars Perseverance Resources: for Prof. David Flannery Q+AThe Professor’s Story:https://www.qut.edu.au/news?id=166153Cool video explainer of Prof Flannery’s Mars mission:https://youtu.be/tAiKxMiuNtUABC Radio interview with Prof. Flannery - as he explains his job:https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/nasa-mars-mission-perseverance-touches-down/13171174Good explanation of the Mars mission:https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/best-chance-in-my-lifetime-search-for-life-begins-after-mars-touchdown-20210219-p5741z.htmlNASA footage of the Perseverance landing:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4FpgFirst hi-definition images and video from the surface of Marshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-26/nasa-releases-panoramic-photos-from-mars-perseverance-rover/13197190Squiz 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 2, 2021 • 10min

Wednesday, March 3 - Cyclone hits Queensland; kid plays Fortnite for cash; State Of Origin heads to Adelaide; and introducing the Froot Loops pizza.

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 Cyclone categories explained:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-19/tropical-cyclone-categories-explained/6956092#:~:text=Category%20two%20(tropical%20cyclone)&text=Heavy%20damage%20to%20some%20crops,(storm%20and%20violent%20storm). Froot Loops Pizzahttps://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/03/02/froot-loops-pizza-moos-pkg-vpx.cnn World Wildlife Dayhttps://www.wildlifeday.org/Mars Perseverance Resources: for Prof. David Flannery Q+AThe Professor’s Story:https://www.qut.edu.au/news?id=166153Cool video explainer of Prof Flannery’s Mars mission:https://youtu.be/tAiKxMiuNtUABC Radio interview with Prof. Flannery - as he explains his job:https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/nasa-mars-mission-perseverance-touches-down/13171174Good explanation of the Mars mission:https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/best-chance-in-my-lifetime-search-for-life-begins-after-mars-touchdown-20210219-p5741z.htmlNASA footage of the Perseverance landing:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4FpgFirst hi-definition images and video from the surface of Marshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-26/nasa-releases-panoramic-photos-from-mars-perseverance-rover/13197190Squiz 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 info

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