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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Jun 16, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, June 17: Women's teams on top; toad vomit tablets; who wants a holiday to nowhere?; and Kayln Ponga signs up.
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.
Jun 15, 2020 • 9min
Tuesday, 16 June: Free the dolphins!; our close encounter with the Sun; the A-League returns; and Tamagotchi's back.
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:The Sun:https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53045359Squiz 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.
Jun 14, 2020 • 8min
Monday 15 June: Statues fall to protesters; crocs that run standing up; Quade Cooper's trick shot; and Playstation 5 revealed.
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:Upright crocs:https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53011567PS5:https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/11/21212989/ps5-playstation-5-console-announcement-design-hardware-specs-sonyCommodore 64 computer game console:https://www.bbc.com/news/av/technology-19055707/commodore-64-turns-30-what-do-today-s-kids-make-of-itSquiz 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.
Jun 11, 2020 • 9min
Friday, June 12: Showdown over protests; the world's oldest grizzly has cubs; footy players take a knee; and Tik Tok neighbour pests.
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:Grizzly and cubs:https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jun/09/yellowstone-grizzly-bear-399-conservationWhat’s Up Fox:Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caoP4dj2oroReading: www.penguinbloom.comWatching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG1gU7fjBUkSquiz 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.
Jun 10, 2020 • 8min
Thursday, June 11: Happy ending on Mt Disappointment; attack of the feral chickens; the AFL returns!; and your guide to the movie blockbusters.
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.
Jun 9, 2020 • 9min
Wednesday, June 10: World's first deep-sea astronaut; treasure hunt mania; World Cup here we come!; and Percy Jackson on TV.
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.
Jun 8, 2020 • 8min
Tuesday, June 9: Kiwis conquer COVID; Antarctica's clean air; Footy players dunked for charity; and tadpoles take over TikTok.
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/. LINKSAFL’s Big Freeze:https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2020-big-freeze-6-live-list-of-participants-players-involved-fightmnd-ice-bath-sliders-video-funniest-moments/news-story/dadcc0ff60c07fd3d10907d836009134Hannah’s tadpoles: https://www.tiktok.com/@.baby.frogs TadpoleGirl: https://www.tiktok.com/@tadpolegirlDavid Warner’s TikTok’ing via Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/davidwarner31/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.
Jun 4, 2020 • 9min
Friday June 5: Aussie home for Hong Kongers; Tokyo's scaled-back Olympics; Star Wars star steps up; and who wants to live in a house made of snot?
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/. LINKSSnot palaceshttps://apnews.com/4240b38444a7752d70a358c1e50be1a9What The Fox:Reading: http://www.johnmarsden.com.au/books/the_third_day_the_frost.htmlListening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhjTa_7Nq6YWatching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn5QmllRCn4Squiz 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.
Jun 3, 2020 • 9min
Thursday, June 4: Australia in recession; Slovenia's baby dragons; skateboard champ takes a tumble; and Bugs Bunny returns.
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/. LINKSBaby dragons:https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/jun/03/baby-dragons-slovenia-cave-display-tourists-postojna-olmsSky Brown skateboarder:https://www.instagram.com/tv/CA5_AfhgdhH/?utm_source=ig_embedWombat and koala love in:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=586786141959522Squiz 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.
Jun 2, 2020 • 8min
Wednesday, June 3: Here comes the snow!; Sheffield's amazing marathon kid; kick-off time for soccer kids; and Rosie does lemonade scones.
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.
