Squiz Kids

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

From Sydney to the stars, Katherine Bennell-Pegg is blazing a trail.Australia’s very first astronaut joins Christie under the Squiz Kids Spotlight to talk training for space missions, chasing big dreams, and why STEM is for everyone. Along the way, we cover zero-gravity, space missions, and how you go to the toilet in orbit. It’s fascinating, funny, and full of down-to-earth wisdom from someone aiming for the skies. And speaking of space… don’t miss IAC Space Day powered by LEGO® Play on October 3 — the biggest public event of IAC 2025 Space Week, and you’re invited! It’s free, packed with space experiences, hands-on activities, and real astronauts. Whether you love building, exploring, or just having fun, there’s something for every curious mind. Find out more here: iac2025.org/space-day-registration

Politics, prawns, and poo — oh my! Annabel Crabb joins Bryce in the Squiz Kids Spotlight to chat about her new book, There’s A Prawn In Parliament House. Along the way, we cover falcons, moths, and why kids should care about civics and the media. It’s lively, thoughtful, and full of the surprises only Annabel can deliver. There's a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kids' Guide to Australia's Amazing Democracy Think you’ve got the perfect one-liner to help Speaker of the House, Milton Dick, wrangle those noisy politicians? Share it with us by emailing squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Bryce and Christie give you the buzz on the new kids' movies hitting cinemas these school holidays – from the return of everyone's favourite good Bad Guys, to a zoo overrun by zombie animals, the Gabby Cats on the big screen, and a feel-good film that's set to become an Aussie kids classic - Kangaroo. The perfect boredom buster for your school break!

We'll talk you through WHO Roald Dahl was, WHY kids and adults love his books so much, and WHAT you can do to write like him. So grab your everlasting gobstoppers and let's go! For the full episode transcript, ⁠click here⁠. Link: ⁠A toxicological analysis of George's Marvellous Medicine - The British Medical Journal.⁠ ⁠Listen and describe, and create your own character task. ⁠ ⁠Create your own Marvellous Medicine!⁠ Check out the ⁠Squiz Kids website ⁠for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: With trillions of planets out there, is it possible that we are alone in the universe, or are aliens out there? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we break down under what conditions life might flourish, how we define life anyway, and with so many other stars and galaxies.... where is everyone?! 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

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. Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: Are Aliens Real?

Your daily kids news podcast. Ragasa roars across Asia; Egypt’s 3,000-year-old security siren; a moon mission countdown; and five million view a fake. Super Typhoon Ragasa has slammed the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and southern China with monster winds, wild rain, and giant waves. It’s the biggest storm of the year. Archaeologists in Egypt found an old cow toe bone with a hole — and it wasn’t just weird old trash. It’s a 3,000-year-old whistle! NASA’s Artemis II mission is heading for the Moon in 2026! Four astronauts will orbit further than anyone’s ever gone, testing deep-space living. Video showing Trump saluting to Darth Vader’s music? Totally fake! AI images and sneaky edits are fooling millions online. That’s why Squiz-E the Newshound says: Stop, Think, and Check before you believe the internet. Cathy Freeman's 400m gold medal victory. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. The world’s first dinosaur choir; Fat Bear voting is open; a strong pong sparks an emergency; and a very, very good staffy. Fat Bear Week is back, and these salmon-loving giants are chunkier than ever. Vote for your favourite heavyweight as they waddle their way to victory. A gas leak emergency turned out to be... a fruit?! A super-smelly durian caused a full-blown response from police and gas crews in England. Move over, trumpets — here come the dinosaurs! Scientists have recreated the eerie honks of a 75-million-year-old Corythosaurus using 3D-printed skulls. When smoke filled the house, this smart staffy didn’t panic — he grabbed his leash! For the full episode transcript, click here.