

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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Sep 15, 2021 • 10min
Thursday, September 16 - History-making space flight; New name for New Zealand; when whales walked the Earth; and why it’s good to argue.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSWalking whalehttps://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/when-whales-walked-on-four-legs.htmlSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sep 14, 2021 • 10min
Wednesday, September 15 - Project Jurassic Elephant; Germany’s cow toilets; Rugby hero finally an Aussie; and meet Tasmania’s Turbo Chook.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSWoolly mammoth: https://mymodernmet.com/lyuba-baby-woolly-mammoth/Moo-loos: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/moo-loo-scientists-are-potty-training-cows-helps-to-save-planet-20210914-p58rig.htmlTurbo chooks in action: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-13/tasmanian-native-hens-thriving-despite-odds/100429844 Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sep 13, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, September 14 - Dylan Alcott is the GOAT; Wrapping up the Arc de Triomphe; Justin Bieber’s big night out; and whales in massive feeding frenzy.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSDylan Alcott wins Golden Slamhttps://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/us-open-dylan-alcott-wins-golden-slam-with-win-over-niels-vink/229bf0b1-f6c8-4d13-9510-e695ba267ab6The Arc de Triomphe, wrapped: https://christojeanneclaude.net/timeline/Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s website with major works: https://christojeanneclaude.net/press/major-projects/Whales feeding frenzyhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CTwFpwMDYC0/Masked Singer Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAr9oZpNrL8Dannii Minoguehttps://www.danniiminogue.com/Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sep 12, 2021 • 10min
Monday, September 13 - Vaccines for kids at chemists; Zebras escape from the zoo; Emily the teenage tennis champ; and Bruce the beakless bird.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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.LINKSBruce the beakless birdhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbARqC8g2xQMasked Singer Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAr9oZpNrL8Dannii Minoguehttps://www.danniiminogue.com/Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sep 9, 2021 • 11min
Friday, September 10 - The day the world changed; the dog that saved its owner; Cricket test cancelled; and quoll joey cuteness overload.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSEastern quoll joeys: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-09/baby-eastern-quolls-born-in-breeding-program-aussie-ark/100443764 Masked Singer Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAr9oZpNrL8Dannii Minoguehttps://www.danniiminogue.com/Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sep 8, 2021 • 10min
Thursday, September 9 - Kids and COVID report released; Iceland’s big air suckers; Brisbane’s first footy final; and Spot the robotic dog gets to work.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSSpot the Robotic Dog: https://video.link/w/K3g8cMasked Singer Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAr9oZpNrL8Dannii Minoguehttps://www.danniiminogue.com/Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sep 7, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, September 8 - Return of the hairy-nosed wombat; the human who thinks he’s a hobbit; Teens rule at the US Open; and Ripper the talking duck.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSHairy nosed wombatshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2021-09-07/saving-hairy-nose-wombat-brink-of-extinction-epping-forest/100436308Ripper the swearing duckhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/sep/07/you-bloody-fool-australian-talking-duck-proves-birds-can-imitate-speechMasked Singer Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAr9oZpNrL8Dannii Minoguehttps://www.danniiminogue.com/Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sep 6, 2021 • 9min
Tuesday, September 7 - Shang-Chi smashes box office; Scotland’s great beaver comeback; Percy pulls a Mars rock; and tuna fish make a welcome return.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sep 5, 2021 • 8min
Monday, September 6 - Operation: Shot In The Arm; Indonesia’s earthquake-proof school; Aussie Paralympic gold rush; and the funniest animal photos in the world.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSIndonesia’s earthquake proof classroom: https://classroomofhope.org/ Comedy Wildlife Photography Awardshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-03/comedy-wildlife-photography-awards-2021-finalists/100432524More Comedy Animalshttps://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/gallery/finalists/2021_finalists.phpSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sep 2, 2021 • 9min
Friday, September 3 - Paralympians get equal pay; Big John the triceratops; the firefighting goats; and the 9 year-old off to university.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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. LINKSSwyshPersonalised video messages from your favourite sports starshttps://heyswysh.com/Big John the triceratopshttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/sep/01/big-john-largest-known-triceratops-skeleton-goes-on-display-before-auctionSquiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.auSquiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.