

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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Aug 30, 2020 • 8min
Monday, August 31 - Fitbit for your brain; Japan test drives a flying car; Pierre the penguin’s TV habit; and Grande and Gaga prepare to perform.
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. LINKSFlying car:https://news.sky.com/video/pilot-tests-flying-car-in-japan-12058672Pierre the penguinhttps://twitter.com/PerthZoo/status/1299188805954662400Squiz 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 27, 2020 • 10min
Friday, August 28 - Hurricanes and protests rock America; Japan’s dam building robots; Rabbit and mice alert in rural Oz; and Billie Eilish breaks the internet.
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. LINKSBillie Eilish Tiny Desk concert: https://youtu.be/4sZ2_aGsLKUWhat’s Up Fox:Reading: The Famous Five: https://www.enidblyton.net/famous-five/Listening: Pray For Me - The Weeknd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR7Ev14vUh8Watching: Boy - Taika Waititi : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP05fUP9xAoSquiz 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 26, 2020 • 9min
Thursday, August 27 - Hamsters to the COVID rescue; the world’s longest hair; Lionel Messi quits Barcelona; and here comes penguin TV.
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. LINKSVietnam hair man:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/26/a-thing-of-its-own-the-man-with-five-metre-long-hair-unwashed-for-80-yearsPenguin TVhttps://www.penguins.org.au/virtual/live-penguin-tv/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.

Aug 25, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, August 26 - Tassie’s dance ban; Israel’s buried treasure bonanza; the world’s slowest getaway; and Andy Griffiths joins Squiz Kids.
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. LINKSBTS video: Dynamitehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdZLi9oWNZg#action=shareSquiz 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 24, 2020 • 8min
Tuesday, August 25 - AFL grand final showdown; Hurricane alert in Caribbean; Cameron Smith’s next move; and the great emu war of words.
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.Got 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 23, 2020 • 9min
Monday, August 24 - Fire and ice: a tale of two countries; Panda baby mania; Aussie golfer Minjee Lee hits the heights; and Earth on asteroid alert.
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. LINKSPanda Camhttps://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-camHow To Spot a Near Earth Asteroidhttps://youtu.be/53Js-_vo3Got 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 20, 2020 • 10min
Friday, August 21 - Antarctic blob heads our way; a cat for Kiwi of the Year; Kenya’s elephant baby boom; and Melbourne’s Spiderman unmasked.
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. LINKSMittenshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/20/celebrity-cat-in-the-running-to-be-new-zealander-of-the-yearWhat’s Up Fox?Reading: https://rickriordan.com/book/the-demigod-files/Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPUg7n8-M6oWatching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6UrdUAZ7wMGot 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 19, 2020 • 8min
Thursday, August 20 - Free vaccines for all; it’s snowing chocolate in Switzerland; the Darth Vader sea monster; and Untitled Goose goes multiplayer.
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. LINKSDarth Vader isopodhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BhDgDqtlPfV/?utm_source=ig_embedGot 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 18, 2020 • 8min
Wednesday, August 19 - Obama heats up US election; Japan’s see-through toilet cubicles; Tiger Woods’ son a golf champ; and a panda cub is on the way!
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. LINKSPanda-camhttps://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-camGot 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 17, 2020 • 8min
Tuesday, August 18 - Vietnam Vets remembered; Lego up the nose; AFL Grand Final in Queensland?; and the car that honks like a goat.
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. LINKSAustralian War Memorial: Last Post ceremony: https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/last-post-ceremonyGot 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.


