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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Feb 10, 2020 • 7min
Tuesday, February 11: Wuhan's pet saviour; world's fastest jumbo jet; the Opals are Olympics-bound; and Toy Story's triumph.
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:Locusts: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-08/could-africas-locust-swarms-happen-here-in-australia/11935260Irish school kids' rap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuR7VN_Q06gSquiz 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. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Feb 9, 2020 • 7min
Monday, February 10: Our wild weather weekend; the world's biggest wedding; Sydney Sixers are Big Bash winners: and the year's worst movies
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:Mass Wedding:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51414560Squiz 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.
Feb 6, 2020 • 8min
Friday, January 7: Trump lives to fight another day; a massive life saving spider; AFL Women kick off; and the great Tik Tok bat mystery .
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's Up Fox?Read: Trials of Apollo http://rickriordan.com/Listen: Blinding Lights: The Weeknd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NRXx6U8ABQWatch: Orangutan Jungle Schoolhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCqWNhnJqtYSquiz 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.
Feb 5, 2020 • 7min
Thursday, February 6: Cruise ship lockdown; Keoni, the king of kindness; talking penguins; and the world's nicest footy player.
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:Derrick Nnadi’s dog Rocky: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm9ZtwInMCF/?utm_source=ig_embedSquiz 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.
Feb 4, 2020 • 7min
Wednesday, February 5: Wild weather ahoy!; Greta's Nobel nomination; Caitlin's netball future in doubt; and Call of Duty steps up.
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 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 kids supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Feb 3, 2020 • 8min
Tuesday, February 4: Back to school for pollies; Groundhog Day in the USA; the Super Bowl kicks goals; and Dinosaurs in Love go viral
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:Wuhan hospital build:https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-china-51348297/coronavirus10-days-of-hospital-building-in-60-secondsDinosaurs In Love music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujby_E-5obQSquiz 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.
Feb 2, 2020 • 8min
Monday, February 3: Peanut allergy breakthrough; Operation Wildlife Rescue; Dylan Alcott owns the Oz Open; and a video game holiday resort.
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:A Fiver For A Farmer: https://afiverforafarmer.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 kids supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jan 30, 2020 • 8min
Friday, January 31: Brexit for Britain; Return of the pink slug; Barty crashes out; and a new batch of emojis
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:Ophelia by the Lumineers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTOC_q0NLTkSquiz 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.
Jan 29, 2020 • 8min
Thursday, 30 January - Aussie coronavirus breakthrough; Cheetahs return to India; Charlotte Caslick's rugby comeback; And the Aussie twang in Billie Eilish's hit.
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/. Today's Links: Billie Eilish’s Rolling Stone interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpx2-EMfdbgPhoebe Litchfield’s mad cricket skills: https://twitter.com/NSWBreakers/status/1148488203755614208Squiz 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.
Jan 28, 2020 • 7min
Wednesday, 29 January - Schools on coronavirus alert; Why watching TV is good for you; Ash Barty into the semis; Facebook lifts its game.
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.
