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| Rise and rise of womens’ sport, and here comes Eurovision. | 13 May 2026 | 00:11:03 | |
Your daily kids news podcast.
Rise and rise of womens’ sport; Myanmar’s massive ruby find; seeing through virus misinfo; and here comes Eurovision.
Women’s sport is booming, with huge crowds, big TV audiences and more athletes turning pro.
A giant ruby weighing 2.2 kilograms has been discovered in Myanmar. At 11,000 carats, it’s a sparkling monster of a gemstone.
Eurovision is back with wild songs, sparkly outfits and lyrics that make your brain do cartwheels and Australia’s Delta Goodrem is in the mix.
Squiz-E is on the case, sniffing out dodgy online claims about hantavirus.
For the full episode transcript, click here.
Presented by Byrce Corbett and Christie Kijurina. | |||
| The facts about hantavirus, and Nollywood’s night of nights | 12 May 2026 | 00:10:48 | |
Your daily kids news podcast.
The facts about hantavirus; Nollywood’s night of nights; huge-mouthed humpbacks; and a goalpost goof-up
Passengers from around the world are being carefully flown home after a rare virus outbreak on a cruise ship near South America. Experts say it’s serious, but thankfully, it's much harder to spread than COVID.
At Nigeria’s biggest entertainment awards, stars rocked outfits covered in crystals, giant sculptures… and even 500 loaves of bread!
Humpback whales have been caught opening their mouths super wide underwater, and we're not sure why...
Police in the UK spotted a driver cruising along with a full-sized soccer goal balanced on top of their car!
For the full episode transcript, click here.
One man's drive around the world.
Presented by Byrce Corbett and Christie Kijurina. | |||
| Saving Timmy the whale, and Baby Yoda’s big debut. | 03 May 2026 | 00:09:27 | |
Your daily kids news podcast.
Saving Timmy the whale; Japan’s big bear problem; Fiji’s cyclone-predicting bees; and Baby Yoda’s big debut.
A humpback whale named Timmy got stuck near Germany—uh oh! But a team of helpers dug a channel and used a giant floating barge to guide him back to sea.
In Japan, bears are waking up from winter naps—and heading closer to towns! People are carrying bells to stay safe, while hoping there’s enough food in the forests to keep the bears happy (and away from humans).
In Fiji, bees might be better than weather apps! When they build hives close to the ground, it’s a sign a cyclone could be coming.
It’s Star Wars Day—May the Fourth be with you! Fans are celebrating, and adorable Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) is heading to cinemas in a new movie.
For the full episode transcript, click here. | |||
| What's the deal with the Dark Side of the Moon? Science Short | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:03:13 | |
Does the Moon really have a dark side?
In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we bust one of space’s biggest myths and explain why the Moon always seems to show us the same face. You’ll find out what the so-called “dark side” really is, why it isn’t dark at all, and how gravity slowly put the brakes on the Moon’s spin billions of years ago.
We explore what the Moon’s far side looks like, when humans finally saw it for the first time, and why scientists think it might be one of the quietest places near Earth... perfect for listening to the universe.
And yes… for the adults listening along, there’s even a tiny nod to Pink Floyd.
Science, space, and a little lunar myth-busting - all in just a couple of minutes.
🌕🚀 | |||
| Tuesday, January 31 - A green glowing comet headed for Australia; the Russian Olympic debate; throwing food for Lunar New Year; and a feathered fossil find. | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:11:44 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
NASA's video on the Green Comet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uW79guA-1Q
Bird body, T-Rex head: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/bird-trex-reveal-dinosaurs-fossil-paleontology
Yee Sang video (includes list of ingredients): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2qEWCL9Gs8
Ideas for Backwards Day: https://www.leapfrog.com/en-us/learning-path/articles/celebrate-backwards-day
LINKS TO DIG DEEPER:
The meaning of each Yee Sang ingredient: https://www.tatlerasia.com/dining/food/yee-sang-101-why-we-toss-what-does-it-symbolise
Lunar New Year for kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm9LJC_5g2o
TedEd video on the Chinese Zodiac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=may2s9j4RLk
Why birds are dinosaurs: https://www.birdlife.org/news/2021/12/21/its-official-birds-are-literally-dinosaurs-heres-how-we-know/
Why are birds the only surviving dinosaurs? Animation from the UK Natural History Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GVvtKK5sFw&list=TLGGOdwQ58Sxtv8zMDAxMjAyMw&t=18s
Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox
Write to us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au and let us know what three things you’d put in your ultimate lunch box … we’ll read out the best ones on the podcast. #sponsored
Classroom Companion
Teachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it’s free?
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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| Your Shortcut to... Antarctica | 29 Jan 2023 | 00:09:41 | |
It's a desert... it's the coldest place on earth... and 60 Australians live there all winter long! Who are the people who choose to live in the coldiest, windiest, and driest continent on earth? What work are they doing there? And how do they survive in such a harsh place?
LINKS
Two Aussie doctors on a mission: https://antarctica2023.com.au/
Boiling water freezing before it hits the ground:
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/people-in-antarctica/how-cold-is-it/
Videos about life at each of the three Australian Antarctic research stations:
https://jobs.antarctica.gov.au/living-and-working-in-antarctica/
Quiz to see if you've got what it takes to work in Antarctica
https://jobs.antarctica.gov.au/living-and-working-in-antarctica/working-in-antarctica-quiz/ | |||
| Monday, January 30 - Back to school we go!; Egypt’s golden mummy; Rinky and Jason are tennis heroes; and Harry Styles splits his pants. | 29 Jan 2023 | 00:09:47 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Egypt’s golden mummy
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-64415816
Harry Styles’ wardrobe malfunction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcPCRrq59r0
Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox
Write to us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au and let us know what three things you’d put in your ultimate lunch box … we’ll read out the best ones on the podcast. #sponsored
Classroom Companion
Teachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it’s free?
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
#Sponsored. What are the three things you are putting into your ideal lunchbox? | |||
| Kids vs Adults Bumper Quiz - Australia | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:09:07 | |
Squiz Kids presents our Summer Bumper S'Quizzes! Ten questions about AUSTRALIA for kids, then ten questions for adults. Whoever gets the most number of questions right, wins. | |||
| Squiz the World goes to... Marshall Islands | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:11:16 | |
Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.
LINKS:
Navigation stick charts: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/pacific-apah/micronesia-apah/v/navigation-chart-marshall-islands
A day in the life of Arno Atoll: https://www.abc.net.au/ra/pacific/people/arno.htm
Marshallese chukuchuk riceballs: https://www.internationalcuisine.com/marshallese-chukuchuk/ | |||
| Your Shortcut to... Australia Day 2023 | 22 Jan 2023 | 00:11:37 | |
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.
LINKS:
Australian of the Year: https://australianoftheyear.org.au/
Australia Day events around the country: https://australiaday.org.au/ | |||
| Kids vs Adults Bumper Quiz - Pop Culture | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:11:34 | |
Squiz Kids presents our Summer Bumper S'Quizzes! Ten questions about POP CULTURE for kids, then ten questions for adults. Whoever gets the most number of questions right, wins. | |||
| Squiz the World goes to... Ireland | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:09:26 | |
Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.
LINKS:
Gaelic football explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSOe-USZzok
Hurling explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biFcgUB98ns
Traditional Irish stew: https://www.thespruceeats.com/traditional-irish-stew-recipe-435757 | |||
| Your Shortcut to... Sneakers | 15 Jan 2023 | 00:12:04 | |
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.
LINKS:
Sustainable sneakers:
https://goodonyou.eco/the-ultimate-guide-to-sustainable-sneakers/
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/sustainable-sneakers | |||
| Kids vs Adults Bumper Quiz - Animal Kingdom | 13 Jan 2023 | 00:09:33 | |
Squiz Kids presents our Summer Bumper S'Quizzes! Ten questions about the ANIMAL KINGDOM for kids, then ten questions for adults. Whoever gets the most number of questions right, wins. | |||
| Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:11:41 | |
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.
For the full episode transcript, click here. | |||
| Squiz the World goes to... Cuba | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:11:34 | |
Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.
LINKS:
Map: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuba#/media/File:CUB_orthographic.svg
Classic Cuban cars: https://www.anywhere.com/cuba/travel-guide/classic-cars
Buena Vista Social Club: https://www.buenavistasocialclub.com/
Ropa Vieja recipe: https://www.daringgourmet.com/best-ropa-vieja-the-national-dish-of-cuba/#recipe | |||
| Your Shortcut to... Sharks | 08 Jan 2023 | 00:16:36 | |
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.
This podcast was brought to you in partnership with the Marine Stewardship Council. To find out how you can help the ocean visit msc.org/forever
LINKS
The marine food web, and how overfishing affects it: https://youtu.be/57QaiexyAFg
What is sustainable fishing? 15 minute film: https://youtu.be/OIsA8xQ7WbQ
Where to find sustainable seafood: https://www.msc.org/en-au/what-you-can-do/where-to-buy-seafood-near-me
The "insane biology" of hammerhead sharks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgTbQlfOSKE | |||
| Kids vs Adults Bumper Quiz - Sport | 06 Jan 2023 | 00:09:58 | |
Squiz Kids presents our Summer Bumper S'Quizzes! Ten questions about SPORT for kids, then ten questions for adults. Whoever gets the most number of questions right, wins. | |||
| Squiz the World goes to... Latvia | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:10:33 | |
Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.
LINKS
Art Nouveau in Riga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaU0OJKinlU
UNESCO's Oral and Intangible masterpieces: https://ich.unesco.org/doc/src/00264-EN.pdf
Latvian Nationwide Song and Dance Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYIgwyML7WQ | |||
| Your Shortcut to... YouTube | 01 Jan 2023 | 00:13:14 | |
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.
LINKS:
Newshounds, Squiz Kids' free media literacy curriculum: newshounds.squizkids.com.au
The first YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQXAC9IVRw
The first million-view video: Ronaldinho magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpU7lsKcL2s
The first billion-view video: Gangnam Style by PSY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0
The Baby Shark video by PINKFONG Songs for Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZsoesa55w | |||
| Kids vs Adults Bumper Quiz - New Year's Eve | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:09:07 | |
Squiz Kids presents our Summer Bumper S'Quizzes! Ten questions about NEW YEAR's EVE for kids, then ten questions for adults. Whoever gets the most number of questions right, wins. | |||
| Squiz the World goes to... Peru | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:11:27 | |
Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.
LINKS:
Machu Picchu 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnMa-Sm9H4k
“Secrets of Machu Picchu” https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/secrets?loggedin=true&rnd=1667798431314
Lomo saltado: https://www.eatperu.com/lomo-saltado-recipe/
Peruvian ceviche: https://www.eatperu.com/ceviche-recipe/ | |||
| Your Shortcut to... Fireworks | 25 Dec 2022 | 00:12:24 | |
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.
LINKS:
Fireworks over Beijing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZa9IeQO1DU
Record-breaking fireworks in the UAE -
2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4kEbgLq33Y
2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNCy3uWDJWM
2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KMcLazxC7U
How fireworks work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1ixjhzwr_E | |||
| Kids vs Adults Bumper Quiz - Christmas | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:10:24 | |
Squiz Kids presents our Summer Bumper S'Quizzes! Ten questions about CHRISTMAS for kids, then ten questions for adults. Whoever gets the most number of questions right, wins. | |||
| Your Shortcut to... The World's Christmas Menu | 18 Dec 2022 | 00:13:17 | |
Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.
LINKS:
Mattak in Greenland: https://guidetogreenland.com/travel-blogs/lisa-germany/food-tasting-whale-blubber-and-mattak-are-you-brave-enough/?affiliate=5
Smalahove: https://travelfoodatlas.com/traditional-norwegian-smalahove-recipe
Chinese peace apples: https://news.cgtn.com/news/7a41544d31457a6333566d54/index.html | |||
| Winter Olympics kick off in Italy, and helping your parents fight fake news. | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:10:12 | |
Your daily kids news podcast.
Winter Olympics kick off in Italy; the groundhog sees his shadow; SuperBowl for blind people; and helping your parents fight fake news.
Get your skates and snow boots ready — the Winter Olympics are here! With 3,000 athletes from 90 countries, plus pop star Mariah Carey and two stoat mascots named Tina and Milo.
Punxsutawney Phil popped out of his burrow in Pennsylvania and saw his shadow — which apparently means six more weeks of winter. He didn’t look too thrilled about it either.
This weekend’s Super Bowl is making history — not just with touchdowns, but with tech! A clever vibrating gadget will help blind fans feel the game as it happens.
Squiz-E the trusty Newshound is back, warning us about fake Facebook news and AI-tricked photos. Don’t let your grown-ups fall for scams!
For the full episode transcript, click here. | |||
| Friday, 16 December - Santa all set for his big night; France Argentina in World Cup final; the dad who outswam the kids; and our last pod for 2022. | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:12:05 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Santa Tracker - website
https://www.noradsanta.org/en/
Santa Tracker phone number:
The NORAD Santa Tracker phone line is + 1-877-HI-NORAD (+1-877-446-6723)
Santa’s house
https://www.zillow.com/house/santas-house/
Nicholas Santos’ swim
https://twitter.com/WorldAquatics/status/1602981270098612224?cxt=HHwWgMConZy-974sAAAA
Olivia gets a haircut for charity
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmFVdOmhxPc/?igshid=YTY2NzY3YTc%3D
Just Cuts
https://www.justcuts.com.au/
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms: www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au | |||
| Thursday, December 15 - Dreaming of a White Christmas; cheering for Africa’s underdogs; a clean power breakthrough; and Australia’s golden girl strikes again. | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:11:48 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
White Christmas official Bing Crosby video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5ryZdpEHqM
Skiing Santas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWKodc0wMHE
Women’s 4x100m (Emma McKeon at 2:35): https://wwos.nine.com.au/swimming/fina-world-swimming-championships-2022-emma-mckeon-australian-4x100m-womens-freestyle-relay-team-wins-gold-breaks-world-record-video/25e50b6f-abab-4c12-85d9-77f41d8a9e6a
Just Cuts
https://www.justcuts.com.au/ | |||
| Wednesday, December 14 - Netball changes uniform rules; Tanzania’s clumsy lion; fighting fake news in Fiji; and how to take a meteoroid shower tonight. | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:10:59 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/comedy-wildlife-photography-2022-winners-scli-intl-scn/index.html
Just Cuts
https://www.justcuts.com.au/
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au | |||
| Squiz the World goes to... Brazil | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:08:58 | |
Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.
LINKS:
Boto dolphins:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCJgvabihQ8
Feijoada recipe: https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/feijoada | |||
| Tuesday, December 13 - Space mission a success as Orion splashes down; Arkansas’ 18yo mayor; new app to fight bluebottle stings; English football’s new cat mascot. | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:09:31 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Orion splashes down
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63937345
https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2022/12/12/orion-splashes-down/
Skiing Santas - 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWKodc0wMHE
Eternity - Kpop’s virtual reality stars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQMg8-Ku3JI
Just Cuts
https://www.justcuts.com.au/
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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| Monday, December 12 - Meet the chart topping frogs; Heartbreak and joy in World Cup finals; catching a puma; and how to own a unicorn. | 11 Dec 2022 | 00:11:05 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Frog ID:
https://www.frogid.net.au/?gclid=CjwKCAiA-dCcBhBQEiwAeWidtbsH8Ze7sEhUMp4e-6tsqu3QM4zCkSnrWRhZ8MXb-fs6qnnoHfOmPxoC8MAQAvD_BwE
Tangalooma Puma
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-08/feral-cat-tangalooma-puma-caught-crow-in-stomach-moreton-island/101742590
Just Cuts
https://www.justcuts.com.au/
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcast
Sign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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| Your Shortcut to... Hanukkah | 11 Dec 2022 | 00:09:32 | |
It's a religious celebration with candles, games, yummy food and sometimes presents... and no, we're not talking about Christmas.
LINKS:
Classic potato latkes: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015533-classic-potato-latkes
Israeli donut recipe: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/sufganiyot-israeli-donuts.html
Make your own dreidel: https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/easy-hanukkah-dreidel-craft-kids/
How to play dreidel: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/how-to-play-dreidel/ | |||
| Kids v Adults Weekly News S'quiz - December 10 | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:06:52 | |
A fun, five minute kids v adult weekly news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week that just was. | |||
| Friday, December 9 - Contagious courage in Ukraine; TikTok in big trouble; World Cup quarter finals kick off; and it’s time for the Squizzie Awards! | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:14:44 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Time Magazine Person of the Year cover
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-63890775
Blackpink video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHNzOHi8sJs
Most Googled 2022
https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2022/AU/
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcast
Sign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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| Squizzie Awards 2022 – The Funniest, Smelliest, Weirdest, Grossest News Stories Of The Year | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:19:54 | |
LINKS:
Stinkiest News Story of 2022: https://whale.org/snotbot/
Funniest News Story of 2022: https://youtu.be/x273hYfUoM4
Weirdest News Story of 2022: https://twitter.com/ronen_segev/status/1477889582398164994?s=20&t=I51fFLnxfCGuQlHcFqFTbg
Grossest News Story of 2022: https://www.homebiogas.com/blog/pit-toilets/
Cutest News Story of 2022: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-08/world-dog-surfing-championships-california/101311504
2022 Squizzie Award for Standing out from the Crowd: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-01/young-townsville-dancer-joins-english-national-ballet-school/101281286
Most Inspiring News Story of 2022: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-18/victorians-stranded-by-flooding-rescued-by-teen-and-mates/101542484 | |||
| Family saved from paddleboard peril; and Germany’s Spudpocalypse | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:09:54 | |
Your daily kids news podcast.
Family saved from paddleboard peril; a spectacular sporting sorry; floofy pups chase Best in Show; and Germany’s Spudpocalypse
When strong winds swept his family out to sea, a brave 13-year-old swam for four hours through choppy waves to get help!
After accidentally hitting a judge with his serve, Yuji Nishida launched into a torpedo-style apology slide! The dramatic bowing impressed everyone — and he still helped win the match.
It’s the world’s most paws-itively fabulous dog event — the Westminster Dog Show is turning 150! With thousands of pooches prancing for trophies, it’s tail-wagging fun.
Germany’s swimming in spuds after its biggest potato crop in 25 years! Farmers are handing out free potatoes on the streets — schools, shelters, even zoos are digging in.
For the full episode transcript, click here. | |||
| Thursday, December 8 - Not-So-Little Prince uncovered in Queensland; a pricey old guitar; a crazy kids vs adults challenge; and the ultimate esports flex. | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:13:04 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Elasmosaur found!: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/dec/06/queensland-graziers-unearth-100m-year-old-plesiosaur-remains-likened-to-rosetta-stone
Video interview with a paleontologist who unearthed the dino: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-07/fossil-discovery-queensland-museum-townsville-plesiosaur/101735306
Dig deeper:
The Rosetta Stone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeQ-6eyMQ_o
Plesiosaurs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkw593Qa19U
100 kids vs 100 adults: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CTp1a-aCUM
Come and Get It: Trophy in space https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47Fh1sza-Ec
Build a LEGO gift box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us9z3bnzRX8
Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas Campaign
Help Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas.
Build something using Lego
Share your creation to Instagram (a story or a post)
Tag @ squizkids and #buildtogive
We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are … | |||
| Keeping Kids Safe Online - Conversation with eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman-Grant | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:08:00 | |
A conversation between Squiz Kids' Bryce Corbett and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman-Grant about the importance of teaching kids to be media literate. Specifically, how Newshounds - Squiz Kids' new, free media literacy program for primary school kids - and the eSafety Commission’s 'Mighty Heroes' campaign are together working to keep kids safe online.
LINKS:
eSafety Commission's 'Mighty Heroes'
Fun characters designed to help students have positive safe experiences online and develop good habits when using technology.
Mighty heroes | eSafety Commissioner
Mighty heroes student page | eSafety Commissioner
The Mighty Heroes complement the 0-5yrs, Swoosh and Glide education material which can be used to teach lower primary students how to make good choices when they are online. Teachers can read the picture book to the class or read along with the video, and then explore the puzzles with students.
Swoosh, Glide and Rule Number 5 | eSafety Commissioner
For both age groups - the eSafety Commission provides Family Tech Agreements
Family tech agreements | eSafety Commissioner
Squiz Kids 'Newshounds'
An eight-part podcast + classroom activity booklet teaching kids to be critical consumers of media.
Sign-up for a free account at www.squizkids.com.au | |||
| Wednesday, December 7 - Moon capsule heads for home; New York needs a rat czar; beware catfish online; and channeling our inner goblin. | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:09:56 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Orion’s view of Earth from the Moon
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2349943-amazing-image-of-crescent-earth-rising-over-the-moon-captured-by-orion/
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas Campaign
Help Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas.
Build something using Lego
Share your creation to Instagram (a story or a post)
Tag @ squizkids and #buildtogive
We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are …
Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcast
Sign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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| Tuesday, December 6 - Tassie Tiger found in a cupboard; Volcanoes and lava in Hawaii and Java; shutting down a TikTok challenge; and phoning outer space. | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:10:26 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Tassie Tiger remains found
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-05/last-tasmanian-tiger-remains-found-in-museum-cupboard/101733008
Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupts
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/04/indonesias-semeru-volcano-erupts-prompting-tsunami-fears
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano continues spewing lava
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/02/us/hawaii-mauna-loa-kilauea-eruption-friday/index.html
WA’s ‘outer space telephone’
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/dec/05/are-we-alone-in-the-universe-work-begins-in-western-australia-on-worlds-most-powerful-radio-telescope
Space station space walk - VIDEO
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-63849682
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas Campaign
Help Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas.
Build something using Lego
Share your creation to Instagram (a story or a post)
Tag @ squizkids and #buildtogive
We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are …
Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcast
Sign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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| Monday, December 5 - Football fairytale comes to an end; Qatar’s camel beauty pageant; India’s crocodile caravan; and Jonathan, the world’s oldest tortoise. | 04 Dec 2022 | 00:10:00 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Camel beauty pageant
https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-entertainment-oddities-soccer-sports-f1cb2ceb8e8f54dd24b27d74d096e983
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s0wt0B8kKc
Johnathan, the world’s oldest tortoise
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/03/world/seychelles-tortoise-st-helena-jonathan-190-birthday-intl-hnk/index.html
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas Campaign
Help Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas.
Build something using Lego
Share your creation to Instagram (a story or a post)
Tag @ squizkids and #buildtogive
We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are …
Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcast
Sign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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| Friday, December 2 - Socceroo fever; a big day for baguettes; Straya loves Tay-Tay; and Australia’s naughtiest bird. | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:12:02 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Naughty cockatoo: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/nov/30/cockatoo-throws-drops-pot-plants-from-four-storey-balcony-flinders-lane-melbourne-australia
Taylor Swift: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorSwift
The Kid LAROI’s song Stay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTJczUoc26U
Bad Bunny: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmBA_wu8xGg1OfOkfW13Q0Q
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas Campaign
Help Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas.
Build something using Lego
Share your creation to Instagram (a story or a post)
Tag @ squizkids and #buildtogive
We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are … | |||
| Your Shortcut to... The World's Toughest Animals | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:10:32 | |
Frogs that stay buried underground for years… creatures that survive the vacuum of space… and worms that live happily in boiling acid water… This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to the world’s toughest animals—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories. | |||
| Thursday, December 1 - The former PM is censured; new minerals in a meteorite; the Socceroos’ big morning; and Wednesday sets a record. | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:12:34 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Mathew Leckie's legendary goal: https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2022-australia-vs-denmark-live-updates-blog-socceroos-score-result-start-time-how-to-watch-highlights-video-stream/news-story/17ae13a30f6506b02bb0f852825302a6
The scene in Melbourne's Fed Square after the Aussie goal: https://twitter.com/SBSSportau/status/1597990541454880768
Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas Campaign
Help Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas.
Build something using Lego
Share your creation to Instagram (a story or a post)
Tag @ squizkids and #buildtogive
We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are …
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds | |||
| Wednesday, November 30 - Report card on Barrier Reef; World’s biggest volcano erupts; Fake news on Wikipedia; and the school kids who became farmers. | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:11:40 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Mauna Loa volcano eruption - VIDEO
https://www.google.com/search?q=hawaii+volcano+erupt+video&oq=hawaii+volcano+erupt+video&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l7j0i390l2.4389j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:2a049fa0,vid:brSbYaxeqxc
Squiz Kids Shortcut on Earthquakes and Volcanoes
https://www.squizkids.com.au/podcast/your-shortcut-to-earthquakes-and-volcanoes/
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas Campaign
Help Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas.
Build something using Lego
Share your creation to Instagram (a story or a post)
Tag @ squizkids and #buildtogive
We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are …
Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcast
Sign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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| Tuesday, November 29 - School kids v rats in NZ; Protests spread in China; Mars bars go green; and celebrating the first ever video game. | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:10:44 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Rat catchers of NZ - VIDEO (Warning: dead rats depicted)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IagGOsaonYk
Pong the video game - VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhd7FfGCdCo
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas Campaign
Help Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas.
Build something using Lego
Share your creation to Instagram (a story or a post)
Tag @ squizkids and #buildtogive
We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are …
Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcast
Sign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au | |||
| Your Shortcut to... The Winter Olympics and Paralympics | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:11:43 | |
They’re icy, they’re fast, and they involve people willingly hurtling downhill head-first at motorway speeds.
This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to the Winter Olympics and Paralympics — the podcast where we explore the who, what, where, when, why and how behind one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
In this episode, Christie and Bryce head back to the very first Winter Olympics in 1924, before racing forward to the most spread-out Games ever, hosted across cities and mountains in Italy. Along the way, they explain the wild winter sports you’ll see on snow and ice, from skeleton and snowboarding to the brand-new Olympic sport of ski mountaineering — plus the Aussie athletes taking part.
Listen carefully — there’s a S’Quiz at the end! ❄️🏅
For the full episode transcript, click here. | |||
| Monday, November 28 - Big wins for Socceroos, Wallabies, Strikers, Dees and Dan; Bluey takes Manhattan; Winston named top dog; and cycling through the desert. | 27 Nov 2022 | 00:09:29 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Bluey stars in Thanksgiving parade
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-25/bluey-balloon-and-other-characters-star-in-macys-parade/101697190
Winston wins top dog
https://edition.cnn.com/videos/us/2022/11/25/french-bulldog-national-dog-show-winner-cprog-lon-orig.cnn/video/playlists/atv-trending-videos/
One very long bike ride ..
https://edition.cnn.com/videos/sports/2022/11/25/4000-miles-cycle-qatar-cprog-lon-orig-bb.cnn
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas Campaign
Help Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas.
Build something using Lego
Share your creation to Instagram (a story or a post)
Tag @ squizkids and #buildtogive
We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are …
Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcast
Sign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au
Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!
Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
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| Friday, November 25 - Victoria goes to the polls; all about the ARIAs; Queensland’s spider invasion; and an expensive can of ham | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:10:57 | |
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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 daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.
Fun. Free. Fresh.
LINKS
Huntsman interrupts press conference: https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/huntsman-spider-and-insect-influx-set-to-hit-queensland-homes-as-perfect-conditions-persist/news-story/0eeccd6bef2399d04ab6cbb04c488f97
Birdlife photography award winners: https://www.birdlifephotoaward.org.au/gallery-winners-2022
Newshounds
Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms
www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Squiz Kids + Lego ‘Build To Give’ Christmas Campaign
Help Lego give away Lego sets to families in need this Christmas.
Build something using Lego
Share your creation to Instagram (a story or a post)
Tag @ squizkids and #buildtogive
We’ll re-share your post on our Instagram, and on December 9, reveal just how generous Squiz Kids are … | |||
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