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.
Episodes
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Dec 8, 2020 • 13min
Q+A with Santa's Elf, Sugar Plum Mary
A kids-only Q+A session with one of Santa's longest-serving, most-trusted elves, Sugar Plum Mary. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 7, 2020 • 8min
Tuesday, December 8 - Brisbane Olympics bid off and racing; Britain keeps it chooks inside; Sam Kerr’s hat-trick; and how to trick an orca.
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. LINKSSam Kerr’s hat trickhttps://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/kerr-scores-hat-trick-suffers-injury-in-chelsea-winCheck out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squizwww.thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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.
Dec 6, 2020 • 9min
Monday, December 7 - Space capsule falls to earth; chicken nuggets from the future; the Wallabies tie again; and All I Want for Christmas is You.
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. LINKSAnthem in Eorahttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-06/olivia-fox-and-the-wallabies-sing-anthem-in-eora-langauge/12955080?nw=0 Check out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squizwww.thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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.
Dec 3, 2020 • 9min
Friday, December 4 - Koala up a Xmas tree; Kavaan the elephant makes a friend; remote control car races on the Moon; and Drake makes a candle.
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. LINKSKoala in a Christmas treehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-03/adelaide-family-finds-koala-in-lounge-room-christmas-tree/12946548Kavaan makes friendshttps://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2028371/lonely-no-more-kaavan-the-elephant-makes-new-friendWhat’s Up Fox:Reading: https://maxcrumbly.com/Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAkMkVFwAooWatching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaeDa_UempkInternational Cheetah Day: https://internationalcheetahday.com/Check out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squizwww.thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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.
Dec 2, 2020 • 9min
Thursday, December 3 - COVID vaccine breakthrough; the penguins who went to the movies; China lands on the moon; and the most streamed songs of 2020.
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. LINKSKoala under a sprinklerhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-02/queensland-braces-for-more-hot-weather-with-record-temperatures/12914932Penguin day-tripshttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-55153976‘Better Than Ever’ dance video for International Day of People with Disability.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD6wzfNQC1kCheck out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squizwww.thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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.
Dec 1, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, December 2 - Aussie war hero honoured; India’s reptile rope-bridge; counting stars in the outback; Kavaan the elephant’s happy landing.
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. LINKSCheck out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squizwww.thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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.
Nov 30, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, December 1 - Biden loses Major tussle; Japan’s meteor fireball; the Formula One blow-up; and Dance Monkey does it 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, 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. LINKSJapan’s fireball in the sky:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYLhOFotYHw&feature=youtu.beDance Monkey video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0hyYWKXF0QDeck The Halls Movie Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1obxXopRroCheck out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squizwww.thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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.
Nov 29, 2020 • 10min
Monday, November 30 - Heatwave smashes records; new kitty for the White House; Australia wins ODI series against India; and Kavaan the elephant takes flight.
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. LINKSAntarctica’s new science stationhttps://www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2020/modernisation-planning-begins-for-antarctic-stations/Kavaan the elephanthttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-55060433Check out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squizwww.thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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.
Nov 26, 2020 • 9min
Friday, November, 27 - It’s gonna be a wet one; Rocky the owl takes flight; Sydney Thunder win Big Bash semi; and Melbourne’s new penguin chicks.
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. LINKSRocky the owl: releasedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLWF8myipT0Gentoo penguin pebble procedurehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKTCLycr_HsWhat’s Up Fox?Reading: The Ickabog: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-ickabog-j-k-rowling/book/9781510202252.htmlListening: Hawai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVD4hk652IEWatching: Arthur Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tk-WZSqIGQCheck out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squizwww.thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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.
Nov 25, 2020 • 8min
Thursday, November 26 - Here comes the heatwave; Utah’s desert aliens; ARIA award winners; and the puppy who took on a snake.
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. LINKSHeatwaves explainedhttps://twitter.com/BOM_au/status/1331105508716113922Utah’s mysterious monolithhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55056570I Am Woman: ARIAs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXVC-w-e2c8Wally the super-puphttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-25/wally-puppy-escapes-pythons-jaws-snake-attack-sunshine-coast/12918186Squiz Kids Survey (Adults Only!): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HKQ3H9GCheck out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squizwww.thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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.
