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 8, 2025 • 3min
Holiday Brainteaser #37
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 8, 2025 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #36 - Solution
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 7, 2025 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #36
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 7, 2025 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #35 - Solution
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 6, 2025 • 3min
Holiday Brainteaser #35
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 6, 2025 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #34 - Solution
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 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.
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