Squiz Kids

Squiz Media
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Mar 1, 2021 • 10min

Tuesday, March 2 - Plastics banned in SA; the ice snake of Denver; Aussie tennis star wins a major; and the Black Panther wins big.

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 Snow snake + tigerhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56232777Mars 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.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Feb 28, 2021 • 10min

Monday, March 1 - More vaccines to the rescue; the iceberg as big as a city; Operation turtle rescue; and Peppa Pig gets a fun park.

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 calving:https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/27/world/antarctica-iceberg-trnd/index.html Texan turtles released:https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-56218484Squiz 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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Feb 25, 2021 • 10min

Friday, February 26 - Australia flexes its soft power muscles; a Fiji rugby serenade; fridges for humanity; and the world’s wooliest sheep.

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 Fijian rugby team sing their thankshttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/video/2021/feb/25/fijian-rugby-league-team-sing-from-balconies-to-thank-sydney-hotel-quarantine-staff-videoBaarack the overgrown sheephttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/feb/25/mammoth-woolly-baarack-the-overgrown-sheep-shorn-of-his-35kg-fleeceColourful fridges on US streetshttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-56176965What’s Up Fox?Reading: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7645932-the-good-man-jesus-and-the-scoundrel-christListening: In My Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBcdt6DsLQAWatching: Robin Hood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f3toYy63KASquiz 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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Feb 24, 2021 • 9min

Thursday, February 25 - Brissie in Olympics box seat; Japan’s robot city; the seat belt that saved Tiger Woods; and Skipper the miracle puppy.

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 Skipper the miracle pup:https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/23/us/puppy-born-with-six-legs-trnd/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.
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Feb 24, 2021 • 15min

Squiz Kids Q+A with Sam Moran

A kids' only Q+A with singer, songwriter and one-time Yellow Wiggle, Sam Moran.Squiz Kids Q+As are a chance for kids to ask questions of people in the news. In this episode, former Yellow Wiggle and children's TV host, Sam Moran reveals the secrets to songwriting, recalls life as a Yellow Wiggle and tells what it was like to record music with Kylie Minogue, Keith Urban and Guy Sebastian. LINKPool Party with Guy Sebastian: Video See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Feb 23, 2021 • 9min

Wednesday, February 24 - Facebook backs down; cool videos direct from Mars; when a Tassie Tiger is a wallaby; and Japan’s totally nude festival.

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 Japan’s naked festivalhttps://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/naked-festival-japan-hadaka-matsuri-2021/index.html Mars landing videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4FpgMars landing explainer videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYQwuYZbA6oTassie tiger explainerhttps://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/extinction-of-thylacineSquiz 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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Feb 22, 2021 • 9min

Tuesday, February 23 - The fight against fake news; French schools ban meat; how to clone a ferret; and Max the Miracle Dog gets a medal.

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 Cloned ferrethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSvbGGLtJnEMax the remarkable therapy doghttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-56128405PDSA Order of Merit list:https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/animal-awards-programme/pdsa-order-of-meritSquiz 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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Feb 21, 2021 • 9min

Monday, February 22 - Let the vaccine roll-out begin! Teacher rows solo across Atlantic; all hail tennis’ Naomi Osaka; and flying a helicopter on Mars.

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 First images from Marshttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/19/world/mars-rover-new-images-scn-trnd/index.html Ingenuity: the Mars helicopterhttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/19/world/mars-rover-new-images-scn-trnd/index.htmlhttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/20/world/mars-ingenuity-helicopter-update-scn-trnd/index.htmlCat Dayhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35628239Squiz 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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Feb 18, 2021 • 10min

Friday February 19 - How kids fight off COVID; Mars rover lands today; Facebook picks a fight; and your chance to join a boy band.

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 Mars landing live streamhttps://www.youtube.com/user/JPLraw/liveWhat’s Up FoxReading: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18103453-hatchedListening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHuebHTD-lYWatching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1F0lBnsnkEThe Fox’s Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=a4aVF8R5Sc2jyOy1wlN_2QSquiz 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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Feb 17, 2021 • 9min

Thursday, February 18 - Back to school for Vic kids; Italian volcano erupts; Ash Barty crashes out; and chocolate in the mail.

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 Mt Etna eruptinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNVPYgygVEUReddit snack exchangehttps://www.reddit.com/r/snackexchange/top/?t=allReddit snack exchange video:https://www.reddit.com/r/DidntKnowIWantedThat/comments/en7x90/how_to_make_a_person_happy_with_a_box/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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