

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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Apr 20, 2020 • 8min
Tuesday, April 21: Virgin's imminent skyfall; Harry and Megs hit back; turtles take Thailand; and our new baking obsession.
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:Virtual car racing prang:https://twitter.com/IndyCaronNBC/status/1251596729692151816Squiz Kids is a 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.

Apr 19, 2020 • 8min
Monday, April 20: The music world says thanks; South Africa's bold as brass lions; tennis champs dig deep; and Disney takes down 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/. LINKS:Tom Moore walks for the NHShttps://people.com/human-interest/99-year-old-war-veteran-raises-19-million-walking-100-laps-uk-healthcare/Lions on the road:https://twitter.com/SANParksKNP/status/1250453004094001152Italy’s rooftop tennis:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amFTHlj32ygDisney Family Singalonghttps://www.popsugar.com.au/entertainment/ariana-grande-disney-family-singalong-performance-video-47399832https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls0sFCbPbvAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJYWf78h4Vkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jpHZVssmDoSquiz Kids is a 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.

Apr 16, 2020 • 9min
Friday, April 17: Could COVID bring world peace?; Viking shoes and horse pooh; the great AFL comeback; and The Mandalorian's secrets 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:What’s Up FoxReading: Jelly by Jo Cotterill https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/39595833-jellyListening: Orphans - Coldplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXKYA-zmzTYWatching: The Mighty Ducks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK0SizOkbF4Squiz Kids is a 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.

Apr 15, 2020 • 8min
Thursday, April 16: The great back-to-school muddle; South Africa's concrete penguins; our accidental world record breaker; and Fortnite fans devo'd.
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 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.

Apr 14, 2020 • 8min
Wednesday, April 15: App'ing our way out of COVID ; Kenya's first 'zonkey'; climbing Everest at home; and Drake breaks a record.
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:Meet the zonkey!https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/11/world/zebra-donkey-zonkey-kenya-trnd/index.htmlUCLA medicos bust the moves:https://twitter.com/NidaQadirMD/status/1246953772657631235Simone Biles’ handstand challenge:https://twitter.com/Simone_Biles/status/1249081262939287553?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EtweetRosie’s Recipes: Easy Chocolate Cakehttps://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/recipes/easy-chocolate-cake-recipe/1o3ld6ar?ref=group_collection_view%2Ccakes-and-baking&https://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/&utm_source=SEM&utm_medium=PPC_SEM&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaign%7D&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz77WxOSn6AIVxKiWCh0mhgHBEAAYBCAAEgKYOvD_BwESquiz Kids is a 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.

Apr 13, 2020 • 8min
Tuesday, April 14: The PM answers your questions; the world's most nail-biting space mission; Olympic swimming with yabbies; and a new Aussie DC comics superhero.
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 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.

Apr 12, 2020 • 12min
Squiz Kids: Kids-only Coronavirus Q&A with Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison answers kids' questions about Coronavirus, in a kids-only Q&A. Subscribe to Squiz Kids: https:www.squizkids.com.au . Squiz Kids is a 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. And for the adults, check out The Squiz - a free weekday news email and podcast. Your shortcut to being informed: https://www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Apr 8, 2020 • 9min
Thursday, April 9: All hail the Super Moon!; Hong Kong's piano truck; Roger Federer's big challenge; and Olaf and his shorts.
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:Pink Super Moon Gallery:https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2020/apr/07/aprils-pink-supermoon-in-picturesRoger Federer’s Tennis Challenge:https://twitter.com/rogerfederer/status/1247511322067185665Culture List:National Gallery of Victoria: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/virtual-tours/haring-basquiat/Queensland Art Gallery: https://www.youtube.com/c/QAGOMA_Australia?sub_confirmation=1Disney Animation shorts:https://twitter.com/DisneyAnimationSquiz Kids is a 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.

Apr 7, 2020 • 8min
Wednesday, April 8: Flatten that curve!; Easter camping home-style; Greece's piano prodigy; and Lady Gaga's throwing a party.
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:Stelios’ Isolation Waltz:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZovpz8SpSESquiz Kids is a 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.

Apr 6, 2020 • 8min
Tuesday, April 7: Australia's Pacific Island rescue mission; Canada's feral pig explosion; NRL to be played in a bubble; and the hidden cost of gaming.
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 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.


