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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Sep 10, 2020 • 11min
Friday September 11 - 8000 jumbos in vaccine airlift; Wildfires ravage the US; return of the smiling turtle; and behind the scenes with BTS.
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 Wildfires in Americahttps://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/09/weather/california-orange-skies-wildfires-photos-trnd/index.html The smiling turtlehttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/sep/09/myanmar-smiling-turtle-breeding-successWhat’s Up Fox:Reading: https://www.hachette.com.au/games-epic/fortnite-official-the-ultimate-locker-the-visual-encyclopediaListening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN4fffh7gmkWatching: https://10play.com.au/the-masked-singerEddie Woo website:https://misterwootube.com/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@thsquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 9, 2020 • 9min
Thursday, September 10 - TikTok in trouble again; America’s army robot dogs; Xbox announces mini-version; and Eddie Woo in the hot seat.
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. LINKSSquiz 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@thsquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 8, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday September 9 - Aussie journos out of China; Kavaan the elephant’s big move; Ash Barty says ‘non merci’; and the escape artist bear.
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. LINKSKavaan the elephant:https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-elephant/with-songs-and-sedation-experts-aim-to-rescue-kaavan-the-islamabad-elephant-idUKKBN25V22ASquiz 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@thsquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 7, 2020 • 9min
Tuesday, September 8 - Good news on the vaccine front; Japan’s typhoon wreaks havoc; Djokovic hits a bad shot; and white whales ahoy!
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. LINKSWhite whales:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-07/rare-white-whale-calves-spotted-off-wa-coast/12637058Squiz 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@thsquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 6, 2020 • 9min
Monday September 7 - Victoria: you’ve got this!; meet Austria’s ice man; Aussies advance in US Open; and why gaming is good for 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. LINKSSquiz 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@thsquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 3, 2020 • 10min
Friday September 4 - Maccas in the mother of all bunfights; the man who floated into space; when black holes collide; and Crazy Frog is back.
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. LINKSDavid Blaine’s balloon stunthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-03/david-blaine-ascension-stunt-breaks-youtube-record/12624116Crazy Frog (earwig alert)https://youtu.be/k85mRPqvMbEWhat‘s Up Fox?Reading: The Silver Sword - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-silver-sword-9780141362649Listening: Watching: Black Panther: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxWvtMOGAhwSquiz 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@thsquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 2, 2020 • 10min
Thursday, September 3 - What’s a recession?; welcome to Spoonville; a high-flying surprise; and, it’s Treehouse Day!
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. LINKSSquiz 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@thsquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 2, 2020 • 18min
Squiz Kids Q+A with Andy Griffiths
A kids' only Q+A session with Treehouse author, Andy Griffiths.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. LINKS:Andy Griffiths website: http://www.andygriffiths.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 1, 2020 • 9min
Wednesday, September 2- Brissie set to host the AFL grand final; the world’s oldest hamburger; baked bean pies; and snakes drop in for breakfast.
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. LINKS24 year-old hamburgerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@aly.sherb/video/6865455379787173126?referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.news.com.au%2F&referer_video_id=6865455379787173126Snakes on a platehttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/01/snakes-on-a-plate-australian-man-shocked-after-massive-serpents-crash-through-kitchen-ceilingFred Hollows Humanity Awardhttps://www.hollows.org/au/fredhollowshumanityawardIndigenous Literacy Day:https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/indigenous-literacy-daySquiz 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@thsquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 31, 2020 • 9min
Tuesday, September 1 - COVID’s silver lining; new app reveals ancient world; Massive croc caught in Northern Territory; and Lady Gaga owns the MTV Awards.
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. LINKSAncient Earth:https://dinosaurpictures.org/ancient-earth#240BTS: VMA performancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJCdkOpU90gSquiz 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@thsquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
