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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Mar 23, 2020 • 7min
Tuesday, March 24: No Olympics for Aussie athletes; the happiest place on earth; Hungry Hippos for old folk; and Boss Baby rules!
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: Aged care hungry hippos: https://www.facebook.com/BrynCelynCareHome/videos/204605300797071/Dancing zoo keeper: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-52000441/coronavirus-melbourne-zookeeper-s-livestream-dance-goes-viralSquiz 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 22, 2020 • 8min
Monday March 23: Borders close but schools stay open; AFL season suspended; meet the miracle sea-calf; and Dude Perfect in quarantine.
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: Sea-calf:https://www.facebook.com/Ranchsolutions/posts/2465230340456870Roller chair hockey:https://youtu.be/CATfjIHTQG4Squiz 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 19, 2020 • 9min
Friday, March 20: Fortress Australia as our borders close; the ancient fish with human hands; Tigers beat the Blues; and story time with Olaf.
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: Olaf’s story time:https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1OyKAYbznogKbWhat’s Up FoxListening: Harry Styles, Adore Youhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF-r5TtlT9wWatching: Frozen 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi4LMpSDcccSquiz 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 18, 2020 • 8min
Thursday, March 19: PM says school is in; the world's weirdest jungle dweller; Alaska's epic dog sled race; and the Black Widow hits the pause button.
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: Dog Sledding video:https://iditarod.com/race/?vid=371316Boss Baby Brody’s Nutcracker video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oPLyKWnCLgSquiz 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 17, 2020 • 7min
Wednesday, March 18: Aussies in race for coronavirus cure; robots rule in nursing homes; Roger crowned champion sheep dog; and Ariana Grande gets angry.
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: Handwash challenge:https://www.facebook.com/717545176/videos/10163073179040177/Babe: the pig sheepdoghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGoKKhQPggMColdplay’s Chris Martin home concert:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMBK9OfsKO4&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.
Mar 16, 2020 • 8min
Tuesday, March 17: Plenty of food despite panic buying; journey to the bottom of the ocean; short season for the AFL; and Olaf in your living room.
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/. 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 14, 2020 • 8min
Monday, March 16: Travellers quarantined - but school's still in; Saigon the elephant gets a playmate; our new world surf champ; and the unicorn puppy dog.
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: Sam Bloom - surf champ:https://www.isasurf.org/para-surfing/en/competition-day-4-highlights/Rae: the unicorn puphttps://us.cnn.com/2020/03/14/us/unicorn-rae-puppy-ear-trnd/index.htmlNarwhal the rescue puppy:https://us.cnn.com/2019/11/13/us/narwhal-unicorn-puppy-tail-intl-hnk-scli/index.htmlSquiz 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 12, 2020 • 8min
Friday, March 13: The Toy Story coronavirus connection; the rise of prawn plastic; the moo-ving story of a cow on the loose; and Katy Perry's toot paper.
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: What The Fox:Reading: Tomorrow When The War Began - https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781743548493/Listening: Still Feel by Half Alive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOOhPfMbuIQWatching: The Mandalorian - https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/the-mandalorianSquiz 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 11, 2020 • 7min
Thursday, March 12: Oil and petrol and Russia and you; The Great Toot Paper Crisis Part II; giant crabs go on robbing spree; and Baby Yoda on a mission.
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/. 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 10, 2020 • 7min
Wednesday, March 11: Harry and Meghan say goodbye; the kids combating coronavirus; the one-armed surfing superstar; and here comes Harry Styles.
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: Bethany Hamilton: surfinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5MsXjUQLYM 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.
