Squiz Kids
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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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Oct 5, 2025 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #34
Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.
For more great content, check us out at squizkids.com.au
Oct 4, 2025 • 12min
Roller Coasters - From the Vault
Roller coasters used to be called Russian mountains… and today they’re a school holiday favourite for thrill seekers everywhere. Hang on tight — and maybe keep a bucket handy…
Links:
Ferrari drivers ride at Ferrari World: https://video.link/w/jfdrd
Kingda Ka tallest rollercoaster:
https://video.link/w/afdrd
Upside down 14 times on The Smiler: https://video.link/w/2edrd
Roller coaster records: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2017/8/national-roller-coaster-day-10-theme-park-ride-records-for-thrill-seekers-486590
Richard Rodriguez's 112 days on a roller coaster:
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/man-who-spent-112-days-22071897
Oct 3, 2025 • 2min
Can a snake bite itself to death? Science Short
This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts:
If a snake bites itself, will it die, or is it immune to its own venom?
In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we break down why a snake might bite itself and whether that bite would be deadly!
Watch this episode on YouTube.
Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.
Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Oct 2, 2025 • 9min
Countries of the World - Bumper Holiday S'Quiz
A quiz that's all about the Countries of the World!
Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip.
What is Newshounds - video explainer.
Find out more about Newshounds.
Get started for free HERE.
Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!
Oct 2, 2025 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #33 - Solution
Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.
For more great content, check us out at squizkids.com.au
Oct 1, 2025 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #33
Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.
For more great content, check us out at squizkids.com.au
Sep 29, 2025 • 33min
Annabel Crabb - Squiz Kids Spotlight
Politics, prawns, and poo — oh my!
Annabel Crabb joins Bryce in the Squiz Kids Spotlight to chat about her new book, There’s A Prawn In Parliament House.
Along the way, we cover falcons, moths, and why kids should care about civics and the media.
It’s lively, thoughtful, and full of the surprises only Annabel can deliver.
There's a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kids' Guide to Australia's Amazing Democracy
Think you’ve got the perfect one-liner to help Speaker of the House, Milton Dick, wrangle those noisy politicians? Share it with us by emailing squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Sep 28, 2025 • 12min
Holiday Movie Guide - Spring edition
Bryce and Christie give you the buzz on the new kids' movies hitting cinemas these school holidays – from the return of everyone's favourite good Bad Guys, to a zoo overrun by zombie animals, the Gabby Cats on the big screen, and a feel-good film that's set to become an Aussie kids classic - Kangaroo. The perfect boredom buster for your school break!
Sep 27, 2025 • 13min
Roald Dahl - From the Vault
We'll talk you through WHO Roald Dahl was, WHY kids and adults love his books so much, and WHAT you can do to write like him. So grab your everlasting gobstoppers and let's go!
For the full episode transcript, click here.
Link: A toxicological analysis of George's Marvellous Medicine - The British Medical Journal.
Listen and describe, and create your own character task.
Create your own Marvellous Medicine!
Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!
Sep 26, 2025 • 2min
Are Aliens Real? Science Short
This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts:
With trillions of planets out there, is it possible that we are alone in the universe, or are aliens out there?
In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we break down under what conditions life might flourish, how we define life anyway, and with so many other stars and galaxies.... where is everyone?!
Watch this episode on YouTube
Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.
Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
