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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Mar 10, 2021 • 8min
Thursday, March 11 - Green energy revolution; the great pirate boat journey; Cam Smith says bye-bye; and a space station on the Moon
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 Toy pirate ship found off Miami - tv reporthttps://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/toy-pirate-ship-makes-journey-from-scotland-to-miami/2398068/ Ollie and Harry Ferguson’s websitehttps://track-adventure.squarespace.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.
Mar 9, 2021 • 9min
Wednesday, March 10 - Photoshop banned in soap ads; Russia’s frozen ballerina; Tassie’s wild deer problem; and making the recorder cool again.
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 Photoshop:The Dove ad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0JF4QxPpvM Photoshopping real women into cover models:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRlpIkH3b5I Swan Lake performed on frozen lakehttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-56300514 Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra recorder programhttps://www.tso.com.au/recorder-lift-off/ 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.
Mar 8, 2021 • 9min
Tuesday, March 9 - Girls are beating boys at school; Raccoons v. humans in Canada; the greatest dog race on Earth; and holidaying in space.
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 Iditarod explained:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMJQnp-1FnMNat Geographic video on dog sled racing:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nVfFNbxX7s 10,000 calorie hamburgerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESR_6GfZ7rI Space Hotelhttps://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/voyager-station-space-hotel-scn/index.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.
Mar 7, 2021 • 9min
Monday, March 8 - Inside a right royal affair; the mystery of the flying ship; a good day to be a Kiwi; and zoo animals enjoy the snow.
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 Incredible floating shiphttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/mar/05/ship-hovering-above-sea-cornwall-optical-illusion Animals play in snowhttps://edition.cnn.com/videos/travel/2021/02/16/snow-play-zoo-animals-winter-storm-eg-orig.cnn See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 4, 2021 • 10min
Friday, March 5 - Protests in Myanmar; Cats saved by Thai navy; Aussie netball’s big weekend; and another rocket bites the dust.
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 Thai navy rescues catshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56275563Rocket crashhttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56274183What’s Up Fox?Reading: Kumiko And The Dragon http://www.brionystewart.com/kumiko-and-the-dragonListening: Heartbreak Anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nja_0BaQcNgWatching: Tube Unique Wilderness: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJjheeAVwFB0S5HlWbBwIfQThe Fox’s Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=a4aVF8R5Sc2jyOy1wlN_2QMars Perseverance Resources: for Prof. David Flannery Q+AThe Professor’s Story:https://www.qut.edu.au/news?id=166153Cool video explainer of Prof Flannery’s Mars mission:https://youtu.be/tAiKxMiuNtUABC Radio interview with Prof. Flannery - as he explains his job:https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/nasa-mars-mission-perseverance-touches-down/13171174Good explanation of the Mars mission:https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/best-chance-in-my-lifetime-search-for-life-begins-after-mars-touchdown-20210219-p5741z.htmlNASA footage of the Perseverance landing:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4FpgFirst hi-definition images and video from the surface of Marshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-26/nasa-releases-panoramic-photos-from-mars-perseverance-rover/13197190Squiz Kids Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=enGot a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at
Mar 3, 2021 • 10min
Thursday, March 4 - Bee stings beat snake bites; NZ’s glow-in-the-dark sharks; Tennis demon does a road runner; and saving the platypus.
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 Jack jumper anthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-21/jack-jumper-program-trains-patients-to-stop-being-allergic/11789168 Glow in the dark sharkshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56256808 Releasing platypus back into the wildhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXZxVQ905X4 World Wildlife Dayhttps://www.wildlifeday.org/Mars Perseverance Resources: for Prof. David Flannery Q+AThe Professor’s Story:https://www.qut.edu.au/news?id=166153Cool video explainer of Prof Flannery’s Mars mission:https://youtu.be/tAiKxMiuNtUABC Radio interview with Prof. Flannery - as he explains his job:https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/nasa-mars-mission-perseverance-touches-down/13171174Good explanation of the Mars mission:https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/best-chance-in-my-lifetime-search-for-life-begins-after-mars-touchdown-20210219-p5741z.htmlNASA footage of the Perseverance landing:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4FpgFirst hi-definition images and video from the surface of Marshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-26/nasa-releases-panoramic-photos-from-mars-perseverance-rover/13197190Squiz 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.
Mar 2, 2021 • 10min
Wednesday, March 3 - Cyclone hits Queensland; kid plays Fortnite for cash; State Of Origin heads to Adelaide; and introducing the Froot Loops 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 Cyclone categories explained:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-19/tropical-cyclone-categories-explained/6956092#:~:text=Category%20two%20(tropical%20cyclone)&text=Heavy%20damage%20to%20some%20crops,(storm%20and%20violent%20storm). Froot Loops Pizzahttps://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/03/02/froot-loops-pizza-moos-pkg-vpx.cnn World Wildlife Dayhttps://www.wildlifeday.org/Mars Perseverance Resources: for Prof. David Flannery Q+AThe Professor’s Story:https://www.qut.edu.au/news?id=166153Cool video explainer of Prof Flannery’s Mars mission:https://youtu.be/tAiKxMiuNtUABC Radio interview with Prof. Flannery - as he explains his job:https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/nasa-mars-mission-perseverance-touches-down/13171174Good explanation of the Mars mission:https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/best-chance-in-my-lifetime-search-for-life-begins-after-mars-touchdown-20210219-p5741z.htmlNASA footage of the Perseverance landing:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4FpgFirst hi-definition images and video from the surface of Marshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-26/nasa-releases-panoramic-photos-from-mars-perseverance-rover/13197190Squiz 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 info
Mar 1, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, March 2 - Plastics banned in SA; the ice snake of Denver; Aussie tennis star wins a major; and the Black Panther wins big.
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 Snow snake + tigerhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56232777Mars Perseverance Resources: for Prof. David Flannery Q+AThe Professor’s Story:https://www.qut.edu.au/news?id=166153Cool video explainer of Prof Flannery’s Mars mission:https://youtu.be/tAiKxMiuNtUABC Radio interview with Prof. Flannery - as he explains his job:https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/nasa-mars-mission-perseverance-touches-down/13171174Good explanation of the Mars mission:https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/best-chance-in-my-lifetime-search-for-life-begins-after-mars-touchdown-20210219-p5741z.htmlNASA footage of the Perseverance landing:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4FpgFirst hi-definition images and video from the surface of Marshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-26/nasa-releases-panoramic-photos-from-mars-perseverance-rover/13197190Squiz 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.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Feb 28, 2021 • 10min
Monday, March 1 - More vaccines to the rescue; the iceberg as big as a city; Operation turtle rescue; and Peppa Pig gets a fun park.
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 calving:https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/27/world/antarctica-iceberg-trnd/index.html Texan turtles released:https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-56218484Squiz 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.
Feb 25, 2021 • 10min
Friday, February 26 - Australia flexes its soft power muscles; a Fiji rugby serenade; fridges for humanity; and the world’s wooliest sheep.
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 Fijian rugby team sing their thankshttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/video/2021/feb/25/fijian-rugby-league-team-sing-from-balconies-to-thank-sydney-hotel-quarantine-staff-videoBaarack the overgrown sheephttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/feb/25/mammoth-woolly-baarack-the-overgrown-sheep-shorn-of-his-35kg-fleeceColourful fridges on US streetshttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-56176965What’s Up Fox?Reading: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7645932-the-good-man-jesus-and-the-scoundrel-christListening: In My Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBcdt6DsLQAWatching: Robin Hood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f3toYy63KASquiz 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.
