

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 5, 2020 • 8min
Monday, April 6: Easter Bunny gets the green light; the oldest skull ever found; cricket goes back to its roots; and the Gruffalo does social distancing.
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: Gruffalo social distancinghttps://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52149055Gruffalo Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGruffalo/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 2, 2020 • 9min
Friday, April 3: Spider species spectacular; how to turn back time; Canada's frozen hair fest; and the Norris Nuts meet the Fox.
LINKS: Spider dance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYIUFEQeh3g&feature=youtu.beCanada’s hair freezing contest:https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/hair-freezing-contest-canada/index.htmlJack Black’s Quarantine Dance:https://twitter.com/jackblack/status/1245398845086818304What’s Up Fox?Reading: Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow: https://www.hachette.com.au/jessica-townsend/nevermoor-the-trials-of-morrigan-crow-nevermoor-1Watching: The Norris Nuts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYd0us2OtW4d4-1cfpT2ktwListening: What The Fox Lockdown Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=A_aWtCSVSyuDxjqBuncSYgSquiz 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 1, 2020 • 8min
Thursday, April 2: Lobster Air takes flight; The Great Welsh Goat-vasion; Taronga TV brings the zoo to you; and a new Harry Potter audio book.
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: Taronga TV:https://taronga.org.au/taronga-tvThe Great Welsh Goat-vasion:https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/31/europe/wild-goats-wales-streets-lockdown-scli-gbr/index.htmlRoger Federer trick shots:https://twitter.com/rogerfederer/status/1244696825602473988Squiz 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.

Mar 31, 2020 • 8min
Wednesday, April 1: April Fools' Day put on ice; bear hunt goes global; Olympics back on track; and the surprise new Avengers film.
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.

Mar 30, 2020 • 8min
Tuesday, March 31: JobKeeper scheme unveiled; moon bricks made from astronaut wee; Formula One miracle workers; and could gaming be good for your health?
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: Astronaut wee bricks:https://www.cnet.com/news/astronauts-could-use-their-own-pee-to-build-future-moon-habitats/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.

Mar 29, 2020 • 7min
Monday, March 30: PM says: be more bear; The world's oldest man; Green Lantern fights dragons; and Baby Shark is back.
Got a birthday coming up or a special school event 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: Baby Shark Wash Your Hands:https://youtu.be/L89nN03pBzISquiz 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 kids supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mar 26, 2020 • 10min
Friday, March 27: School's out for Easter; the OJ price jump; Daniel Riccardo goes lo-tech; and the baked potato song.
Got a birthday coming up or a special school event 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: Baked potato song:https://twitter.com/RealMattLucas/status/1242543250533203968What's Up Fox:Reading: Hitchiker's Guide To The Galaxy:https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy-douglas-adams/book/9781509808311.htmlListening: Khalid - Know Your Worth:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-j159LFwGwWatching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAxhAF9ZzbASquiz 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 kids supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mar 25, 2020 • 8min
Thursday, March 26: Kindness rules amid coronavirus; the great plane parking lot squeeze; Bindi gets married; and David Walliams' big book giveaway.
Got a birthday coming up or a special school event 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: Nick Heath: the daily life commentator:https://twitter.com/nickheathsport/status/1239937525365575680David Walliams’ big book giveaway:https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/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 kids supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mar 25, 2020 • 10min
Squiz Kids: Coronavirus Explained
In this special episode of Squiz Kids, we asked Dr Ginni Mansberg YOUR questions about Covid-19, or the Coronavirus. Because it's a kids world too. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mar 24, 2020 • 8min
Wednesday, March 25: Police chase toilet paper thieves; Marble racing a viral sensation; Tokyo Olympics to be postponed; and how to speak fluent BTS.
Got a birthday coming up or a special school event 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: Marble racing:https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/23/sport/jelles-marble-runs-coronavirus-sport-spt-intl/index.htmlBTS’ Korean message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAXeYfGbf0Y&feature=youtu.beSquiz 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 kids supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.


