Squiz Kids

Squiz Media
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Sep 1, 2021 • 9min

Thursday, September 2 - Making friends in the world; Antarctica’s new ice-breaking boat; Scooter Patterson owns the Paralympics; and how cockies use cutlery.

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. LINKSAustralia’s new ice-breakerhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-01/new-antarctic-icebreaker-nuyina-leaves-for-hobart/100424034Grant ‘Scooter’ Pattersonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nql6BHPErJ8Cockatoos with cutlery: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/01/wild-cockatoos-observed-using-tools-as-cutlery-to-extract-seeds-from-tropical-fruit?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Highly Commended: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-01/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-highly-commended-2021/100423138Squiz 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.
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Aug 31, 2021 • 11min

Wednesday, September 1 - China bans video games; AFL Grand Final goes to Perth, why scientists are collecting dugong poo; and Wally the walrus finds a home.

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/Wally the walrus clambers aboardhttps://twitter.com/buitengebieden_/status/1432452752341340167More Wallyhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58279480Squiz 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.
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Aug 30, 2021 • 9min

Tuesday, August 31 - Historic day in Afghanistan; Mississippi River flows backwards; our Paralympic heroes; and Nandi, the 11 year-old rock star.

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/Afghan girls robotics teamhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/afghanistans-all-girls-robotics-team-escapes-to-doha/2021/08/20/4578373f-5859-4561-bdfb-a544f6597dad_video.htmlHurricane Ida cam: https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2021/aug/30/locked-off-camera-shows-devastating-power-of-hurricane-ida-videoCow does drive-thruhttps://nypost.com/2021/08/29/cow-spotted-in-a-car-at-mcdonalds-drive-thru/Nandi Bushell smashes it with Foo Fighters: https://video.link/w/y0X6c 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.
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Aug 29, 2021 • 10min

Monday, August 30 - Hurricane Ida bears down; Switzerland’s flying cows; Swifts do it again in netball final; and Woody the wonderdog calls it a day.

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.Swysh (Sponsored)Personalised video messages from your favourite sports starshttps://heyswysh.com/ ‘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/List of storm names for 2021https://www.almanac.com/content/hurricane-names-hurricane-seasonSwiss cows on the mooo-vehttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-58369772Squiz 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.
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Aug 26, 2021 • 12min

Friday, August 27 - The four-legged whale dinosaur; the 7,000 year old teenager; it’s Super Netball grand final time; and how to tell if your cat likes you.

 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.Swysh (sponsored)Personalised video messages from your favourite sports starshttps://heyswysh.com/ ‘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/Four-legged whale dinosaurhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/phiomicetus-anubis-fossil-whale-egypt-paleontology/100409290Cool Experiments for Science Week:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherSquiz 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.
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Aug 25, 2021 • 9min

Thursday, August 26 - The Covid class conquers NAPLAN, lost and found in the woods, the end of a rock and roll era, and the Paralympic party gets started.

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. LINKSRecommended to Squiz Kids by a professional drummer, here are three classic Rolling Stones songs, with Charlie Watts providing his signature, subtle beats: Start Me Uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGyOaCXr8Lw Miss Youhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hic-dnps6MU&list=PL11CC59281C5FDFB3&index=2 Emotional Rescuehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iw_BE_X9sA Cool Experiments for Science Week:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Aug 24, 2021 • 11min

Wednesday, August 25 -Swooping magpie season; why T-rex was a fussy eater; why humans aren’t horses; and the new Spider Man trailer is here.

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 Survey … (just for adults!)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJWSwyshPersonalised video messages from your favourite sports starshttps://heyswysh.com/Magpie Alert websitehttps://www.magpiealert.com/Spiderman Trailerhttps://twitter.com/SpiderManMovie/status/1429981786386403330Cool Science Experiments:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherSquiz 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.
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Aug 23, 2021 • 9min

Tuesday, August 24 - Operation Evacuate; Kenya’s big animal count; Our gold medal boccia hope; the 5 year-old who did a 200 day walk.

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 Survey … (just for adults!)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJWSwyshPersonalised video messages from your favourite sports starshttps://heyswysh.com/Daniel Michel: boccia champhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BuVIOuWDAjF/Kenya’s big animal counthttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-58281212Cool Science Experiments:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherSquiz 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.
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Aug 22, 2021 • 12min

Monday, August 23 - Paralympics here we come!; Antarctic air drop rescue mission; Giants, Demons big weekend; and babbling bats and high-fiving apes.

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 Survey … (just for adults!)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJWSwyshPersonalised video messages from your favourite sports starshttps://heyswysh.com/Squiz Kids Q+A with Paralympian Tian Taylorhttps://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-specials/squiz-kids-qa-with-paralympian-tyan-taylor/Extreme home delivery to Antarctica: https://www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2021/airdrop-delivers-critical-supplies-to-mawson-research-station/ Cool Science Experiments:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherSquiz 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.
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Aug 19, 2021 • 11min

Friday, August 20 - Flying doctors to the rescue; Robots do parkour; why Ed Sheeran loves to fail; and the teen pilot flying around 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. LINKSSquiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJWSwyshPersonalised video messages from your favourite sports starshttps://heyswysh.com/Robots do parkourhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-18/boston-dynamics-atlas-robots-parkour-ai-technology/100386354​​Teen pilot Zara Rutherford’s Journey: https://flyzolo.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.

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