

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 3, 2020 • 9min
Tuesday, August 4 - Snow in Tassie; woolly mammoths in Russia; Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One blow out; and Taylor Swift rules Oz.
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 in Tassiehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-03/snow-alert-for-hobart-as-cold-front-bound-for-tas/12518408 National Aboriginal Children’s Day:https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/ 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 2, 2020 • 10min
Monday, August 3 - Home school’s back for Victoria; Miami’s insta-famous fish; Astronauts splash down!; and South Australia’s 12 year-old catwalk star.
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 your daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKS Oval the tail-less fish:https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-53615146/an-underwater-webcam-in-the-port-of-miami-has-become-a-lockdown-sensation Syriah and Winnie: a pair of model modelshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-02/aboriginal-model-with-vitiligo-to-debut-in-london/12512812Winnie: https://www.instagram.com/p/CB83MAEFObx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 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.

Jul 30, 2020 • 10min
Friday, July 31 - The search for life on Mars; the no-name Kiwi albatross; Netball-a-palooza; and the world’s tallest giraffe.
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 morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKS NASA Live Streamhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21X5lGlDOfg&feature=emb_title Albatross camhttps://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/albatrosses/royal-albatross-toroa/royal-cam/ What’s Up Fox?Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqayk2I5EAAListening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL8_l3-PeSUWatching: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80244332 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.

Jul 29, 2020 • 8min
Thursday July 30 - Queensland closes its border; New York’s rat dogs; Thor: the insect version; and Billie Eilish’s new music.
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 morning 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.

Jul 28, 2020 • 9min
Wednesday, July 29 - Outback emu ban; Saudi Arabia’s scaled back hajj; the footy festival begins; and the escape artist eel.
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 morning 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.LINKS:Rosie's Recipes for Fluffy Pancakes: https://www.squizkids.com.au/rosies-recipes/best-fluffy-pancakes/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jul 27, 2020 • 9min
Tuesday, July 28 - A record we didn’t want to break; Daisy the not-so-agile mountain dog; Mars rock returns; and the ultimate choc-chip.
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 morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. LINKSWild weather and coastal erosion:https://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/coastal-nsw-on-high-alert-as-low-pressure-system-stirs-big-swells-20200727-p55fu9.htmlDaisy the mountain doghttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cumbria-53543367World’s best choc chiphttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-24/tesla-designer-re-engineers-the-chocolate-chip-for-dandelion-sfTuria Pitt Research Resources: Turia video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHoAdZfm7eETuria video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AQXXMqUPuATuria Pitt website: www.turiapitt.comSend your Turia Pitt questions to: squizkids@thesquiz.com.auGot 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.

Jul 26, 2020 • 9min
Monday, July 27 - Project Koala is launched; why crying is good for you; the bear in the backyard pool; and Taylor Swift’s surprise new album.
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 morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.LINKSChile’s forest dogs:https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-latin-america-53532912/the-sisters-regrowing-forests-helped-by-their-dogsBear in poolhttps://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/25/us/huge-black-bear-in-pool-trnd/index.htmlTuria Pitt Research Resources: Turia video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHoAdZfm7eETuria video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AQXXMqUPuATuria Pitt website: www.turiapitt.comSend your Turia Pitt questions to: 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.

Jul 23, 2020 • 10min
Friday, July 24 - The race to Mars has lift-off; return of the blimps; Dylan Alcott takes on bullies; and Roblox vs Fortnite.
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thsquiz.com.auLINKSWhat’s Up Fox?Reading: https://www.eoincolfer.com/artemis-fowlListening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-TUbdr6jGUWatching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vivBx21jYC0What’s Up Fox Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=Lqpks0CwTkOOzarLEb3UzgTuria Pitt Research Resources: Turia video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHoAdZfm7eETuria video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AQXXMqUPuATuria Pitt website: www.turiapitt.comSend your Turia Pitt questions to: squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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 morning 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. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jul 22, 2020 • 9min
Thursday, July 23 - Volcanoes on Venus; Venice slims down; Battle of the Bums; and Turia Pitt answers your questions.
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thsquiz.com.auLINKSBattle of the Bumshttps://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/jul/22/race-to-the-bottom-museum-curators-in-battle-for-bestmuseumbumTuria Pitt Research Resources: Turia video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHoAdZfm7eETuria video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AQXXMqUPuATuria Pitt website: www.turiapitt.comSend your Turia Pitt questions to: squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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 morning 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. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jul 21, 2020 • 8min
Wednesday, July 22 - COVID vaccine breakthrough; 3D printed chicken nuggets; cricket World Cup postponed; and the world’s fattest chipmunks.
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 morning 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. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.


