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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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.
Jul 20, 2020 • 9min
Tuesday, July 21: Vote 1 Kanye West; Sweden’s medieval corona knights; Arab space exploration has lift-off; and big news for One Direction fans.
LINKSSweden’s ‘corona’ knights:https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/a/1551630.htmlMars mission has lift off:https://twitter.com/HopeMarsMission/status/1284978102058258434?s=20Squiz 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. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 19, 2020 • 8min
Monday, July 20: TikTok ban in Australia?; Netball heads north; a Royal wedding in London; and Cleo the wonder dog.
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.
Jul 16, 2020 • 10min
Friday, July 17: Good news on the vaccine front; it's World Emoji Day; world's first beetle cam; and Kelly Rowland's confession.
Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/. LINKS:Beetle cam:https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/15/us/beetle-tiny-cameras-scli-scn-intl/index.htmlWhat’s Up Fox:Reading: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/childrens/Golden-Unicorn-Rise-of-the-Mythix-1-Anh-Do-illustrated-by-Chris-Wahl-9781760525132Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgum6OT_VH8Watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkGCZk3F2HISquiz 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 15, 2020 • 7min
Thursday, July 16: Queensland's AFL Grand Final; Flippy the burger robot; new record in hot dog scoffing competition; and the school made out of Minecraft.
Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/. LINKS:Robot burger flipper:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEfNsyBL6LI&feature=youtu.beWallaroo Primary School: Minecraft editionhttps://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=external&v=3691223234226461Squiz 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 14, 2020 • 8min
Wednesday, July 15: Vaccine makers optimistic; Krispy Kreme chaos; Japan's battery-powered bullet trains; and footy's Queensland master plan.
Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/. 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.
Jul 13, 2020 • 9min
Tuesday July 14: Wild weather alert; Pink snow on the Alps; Mars missions aplenty; and penguins' big day out.
Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/. LINKS:Penguins’ museum visit:https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYyfrZD1-k/?utm_source=ig_embedSquiz 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 12, 2020 • 10min
Monday, July 13: Vaccine hopes high in Queensland; Nigeria's ballet boy hero; Whales ahoy off Sydney; and Dua Lipa's upbeat anthem.
Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/. LINKS:Nigeria’s ballet prodigy:https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-53346840/nigeria-11-year-old-dancer-challenges-ballet-stereotypesSquiz 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 2, 2020 • 9min
Friday, 3 July: Bring on the by-election; Ireland's professional toilet flushers; Grand Prix is go!; and Katy Perry makes pop chart history.
Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/. LINKS:What’s Up Fox:Reading: http://www.andygriffiths.com.au/abook/?id=9780330421973Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xYGm0jgBcgWatching: https://www.world.rugby/u20/video/343805Squiz 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 1, 2020 • 8min
Thursday, July 2: TikTok banned in India; World UFO Day; Spain's airplane parking lot; and the A-League's crowded month;
Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/. 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.
