

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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Apr 28, 2021 • 9min
Thursday April 29 - Black rhino bonanza; America’s 12 year-o college graduate; Vaccines for Olympic medals; and how dolphins form gangs.
LINKS Sabi: the black rhino: mud bath video and picshttps://www.zooborns.com/zooborns/2021/04/black-rhino-calfs-first-mud-bath-at-dubbo-zoo.html Black rhino factshttps://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/about/species-we-protect-black-rhinos?gclid=CjwKCAjwj6SEBhAOEiwAvFRuKLOWTSQpDa7KnxG9JESn8DN3o6My8_zzrWJHZ9sscCPrPBeEijWvvhoC_u8QAvD_BwE International Dance Dayhttps://www.international-dance-day.org/mainevent.html 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.

Apr 27, 2021 • 10min
Wednesday, April 28 - World rallies for India; Supermoon alert; Brissie Olympics here we come; and the beaver that broke the internet
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, 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. LINKS Beaver facts:https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/five-fascinating-facts-about-beavers 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.

Apr 26, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, April 27 - Pop-It shortages and Perth lockdowns; Burkina Faso’s malaria breakthrough; Sydney’s netball triumph; and Soul wins the Oscar.
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, 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. LINKS 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.

Apr 22, 2021 • 10min
Friday, April 23 - Net-zero emissions explained; Jogger takes on grizzly in Wyoming; Oxygen on Mars; and who wants a robo-pizza?
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, 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. LINKS Climate change basics videohttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-52926683 Bear videohttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/apr/21/wyoming-jogger-bear-face-off Squiz Kids Q+A with Mars scientist, Professor David Flanneryhttps://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-specials/squiz-kids-qa-professor-david-flannery/ 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.The Fox’s Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=a4aVF8R5Sc2jyOy1wlN_2Q See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Apr 21, 2021 • 9min
Thursday, April 22 - Black Lives Matter verdict delivered; Chile’s mystery dinosaur; football’s big Super League backflip; and Big Bird is back!
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, 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. LINKS Chile’s new dinosaurhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-21/scientists-chile-dinosaur-worlds-driest-desert/100083924 Earth Dayhttps://www.earthday.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwmv-DBhAMEiwA7xYrd9LM_ZhjPuy7uCaOs7INxQQCrdqAzRLxINaqodIZAZyGQRmdJfvFHBoCf4gQAvD_BwE 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.

Apr 20, 2021 • 10min
Wednesday, April 21 - April snows down south; Britain’s garden gnome crisis; Ingenuity takes flight; and Marvel’s first Asian superhero.
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, 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. LINKS Ingenuity the helicopter takes flighthttps://mars.nasa.gov/resources/25828/first-video-of-nasas-ingenuity-mars-helicopter-in-flight/ Shang Chi trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giWIr7U1deA 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.

Apr 19, 2021 • 9min
Tuesday, April 20 - Whale watching season begins; dust off your passports, travel bubbles are here; a new Aussie high jump star; and Big Bird and big rabbit go missing.
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, 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. LINKS Migaloo the white whalehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-19/migaloo-white-humpback-whale-hopes-off-victoria-coast/100078250 High-jumping queenhttps://twitter.com/7Sport/status/1383648487695290373 Missing mega-bunnyhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/darius-giant-rabbit-stolen-uk_n_6075c805e4b0fcee71a3187b 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.

Apr 18, 2021 • 9min
Monday April 19 - Historic helicopter on Mars; Britain farewells a prince; Lions win grand final fairytale; and penguins breathe a sigh of relief.
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, 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. LINKS Iceberg satellite imageshttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56779687 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.

Apr 15, 2021 • 9min
Easter Kids v Adults S'Quiz 3 - Animals
A fun, animal-themed kids v. adults school holiday quiz where you get to test who's smarter ... kids or adults.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, 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.Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Apr 8, 2021 • 9min
Easter Kids v Adults S'Quiz 2 - General Knowledge
Who’s smarter? Kids or adults? Find out in this second Easter Kids v Adult S’Quiz … ten questions each to test your general knowledge.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, 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.Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.