

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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Jun 17, 2021 • 11min
Friday, June 18 - China’s new space milestone; Botswana’s big diamond; Records tumble at Olympic swim trials; and the lambs of Instagram.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSChina’s space station mission blasts offhttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/16/china/china-manned-mission-space-launch-intl-hnk-scn/index.htmlLambs of Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tracey_kruger/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=dc13f939-dbce-4412-8346-b2b7ae458b7bSquiz 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.

Jun 16, 2021 • 9min
Thursday, June 17 - Cheap chockie bikkies in new trade deal; Sea lions board a boat in Chile; the Socceroos make it eight in a row; and a Guardians of the Galaxy video game.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSSea lions board a fishing boat in Chilehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-16/sea-lions-fishing-boat-chile-escaping-killer-whales/100218702Squiz 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.

Jun 15, 2021 • 9min
Wednesday, June 16 - Kids just want school in Africa; Pink snow in the Alps; Lego goes retro; and celebrating our community ambassadors.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSPink snowhttps://news.yahoo.com/glacier-blood-watermelon-snow-whatever-152637317.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADFZ9Mz2POA6eWBaovN63V3QU1biu-yIK5gdWBE_oZ1VHsrRhV6U0-TsPSb71LbUpCA6QM4UbHADLQgoWBuiaZwwa76-CU8Y_Sk7oDFshVHVaBzwL5X-pmsGWIa-n7tNM0Gi06SsVmAMra1g9NXgPyvZj2_3dbVXPekvo9IvhpDOLego typewriterhttps://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/06/09/lego-typewriter-orig.cnn-businessFred Hollows Humanity Awards infowww.hollows.org/fredhollowshumanityawardJersey Devil rollercoaster videohttps://twitter.com/SFGrAdventure/status/1404067998521044995Squiz 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.

Jun 14, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, June 15 - Head first for Aussie heroes; Wasabi the winning-est dog; Australia’s most expensive kelpie; and the man who was swallowed by a whale.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSWasabi the Pekinese and other winning dogshttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/12/us/gallery/westminster-dog-show-2021/index.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.

Jun 10, 2021 • 11min
Friday, June 11 - The G7 Summit and you; Antarctica’s very own ocean; Olympic swimmers on your marks!; and the BTS burger meltdown.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSBTS burger frenzyhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-10/mcdonalds-bts-meal-frenzy-sparks-virus-closures-in-indonesia/100204636Squiz 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.

Jun 10, 2021 • 15min
My Lockdown Life 2 : A Squiz Kids Special
For this special episode of Squiz Kids, Australia’s number one daily news podcast for kids, we asked the kids of Melbourne to tell us about life inside their fourth lockdown. Enjoy! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jun 9, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, June 10 - Snow, snow everywhere!; NSW win State of Origin; Collingwood needs a coach; and whales blowing bubbles.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSWhales bubble net feedinghttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2021/jun/09/researchers-confirm-first-sighting-of-humpback-whales-bubble-net-feeding-in-australia-videoJudy Garland’s famous Wizard of Oz songhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSZxmZmBfnUQUESTIONS FOR SQUIZ KIDS in MELBOURNE - 'My Lockdown Life'Remember to answer in full sentences, with lots of good details! 1) What was the best part and the worst part of your lockdown day today?2) What do you miss the most about school? Why? 3) How are your parents coping in lockdown? And what about your brothers, sisters and grandparents?4) What's the one thing you think we should all do to beat this coronavirus once and for all?5) Close your eyes and imagine the one place you'd rather be right now instead of in lockdown ... where is it?What To Do:Get a big person in your house to sit down and record the questions and your answers on a smart device (a phone or tablet, for example). Try to do it somewhere quiet! And remember to make sure when you speak, you're nice and close to the microphone! Then email the audio file to squizkids@thesquiz.com.au - and listen all this week to see if you've been featured!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.

Jun 8, 2021 • 10min
Wednesday, 9 June - Australia’s first titanosaur; China’s wandering elephants; tennis champ Dylan Alcott does it again; and settle in for State of Origin!
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSCooper the titanosaurhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-07/qld-australias-largest-dinosaur-discovered-eromanga-outback/100196458 China’s wandering elephantshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/08/chinas-herd-of-wandering-elephants-takes-a-rest-after-500km-trekAddo-Carr’s running racehttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-origin-eve-sprint-race-brad-fittler-couldn-t-bear-to-watch-20210608-p57z1t.htmlDonald Duck’s cartoon debuthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dowCyaP7IQUESTIONS FOR SQUIZ KIDS in MELBOURNE - 'My Lockdown Life'Remember to answer in full sentences, with lots of good details! 1) What was the best part and the worst part of your lockdown day today?2) What do you miss the most about school? Why? 3) How are your parents coping in lockdown? And what about your brothers, sisters and grandparents?4) What's the one thing you think we should all do to beat this coronavirus once and for all?5) Close your eyes and imagine the one place you'd rather be right now instead of in lockdown ... where is it?What To Do:Get a big person in your house to sit down and record the questions and your answers on a smart device (a phone or tablet, for example). Try to do it somewhere quiet! And remember to make sure when you speak, you're nice and close to the microphone! Then email the audio file to squizkids@thesquiz.com.au - and listen all this week to see if you've been featured!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.

Jun 7, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, June 8 - A new princess is born; African cheetahs head to India; the world’s youngest golf champ; and parastronauts take to the skies.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSCheeky cheetah videohttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/cheetah-safari-video-serengeti-tanzania-wildlife-a8282676.htmlQUESTIONS FOR SQUIZ KIDS in MELBOURNE - 'My Lockdown Life'Remember to answer in full sentences, with lots of good details! 1) What was the best part and the worst part of your lockdown day today?2) What do you miss the most about school? Why? 3) How are your parents coping in lockdown? And what about your brothers, sisters and grandparents?4) What's the one thing you think we should all do to beat this coronavirus once and for all?5) Close your eyes and imagine the one place you'd rather be right now instead of in lockdown ... where is it?What To Do:Get a big person in your house to sit down and record the questions and your answers on a smart device (a phone or tablet, for example). Try to do it somewhere quiet! And remember to make sure when you speak, you're nice and close to the microphone! Then email the audio file to squizkids@thesquiz.com.au - and listen all this week to see if you've been featured!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.

Jun 6, 2021 • 10min
Monday, 7 June - Vaccinating the world; Cambodia’s hero rat retires; the second fastest woman in the world; and meet the dancing lemurs.
Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown 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. LINKSMagawa the mine-sniffing rathttps://apnews.com/article/cambodia-rats-science-720b6c755bc0aac8ab4cd390759c142cDancing lemurshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A41YoxaNpj4QUESTIONS FOR SQUIZ KIDS in VICTORIA - 'My Lockdown Life'Remember to answer in full sentences, with lots of good details! 1) What was the best part and the worst part of your lockdown day today?2) What do you miss the most about school? Why? 3) How are your mum and dad coping in lockdown? And what about your brothers, sisters and grandparents?4) What's the one thing you think we should all do to beat this coronavirus once and for all?5) Close your eyes and imagine the one place you'd rather be right now instead of in lockdown ... where is it?What To Do:Get a big person in your house to sit down and record the questions and your answers on a smart device (a phone or tablet, for example). Try to do it somewhere quiet! And remember to make sure when you speak, you're nice and close to the microphone! Then email the audio file to squizkids@thesquiz.com.au - and listen all this week to see if you've been featured!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.