

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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Feb 24, 2021 • 9min
Thursday, February 25 - Brissie in Olympics box seat; Japan’s robot city; the seat belt that saved Tiger Woods; and Skipper the miracle puppy.
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 Skipper the miracle pup:https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/23/us/puppy-born-with-six-legs-trnd/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.

Feb 24, 2021 • 15min
Squiz Kids Q+A with Sam Moran
A kids' only Q+A with singer, songwriter and one-time Yellow Wiggle, Sam Moran.Squiz Kids Q+As are a chance for kids to ask questions of people in the news. In this episode, former Yellow Wiggle and children's TV host, Sam Moran reveals the secrets to songwriting, recalls life as a Yellow Wiggle and tells what it was like to record music with Kylie Minogue, Keith Urban and Guy Sebastian. LINKPool Party with Guy Sebastian: Video See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Feb 23, 2021 • 9min
Wednesday, February 24 - Facebook backs down; cool videos direct from Mars; when a Tassie Tiger is a wallaby; and Japan’s totally nude festival.
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 Japan’s naked festivalhttps://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/naked-festival-japan-hadaka-matsuri-2021/index.html Mars landing videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4FpgMars landing explainer videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYQwuYZbA6oTassie tiger explainerhttps://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/extinction-of-thylacineSquiz 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 22, 2021 • 9min
Tuesday, February 23 - The fight against fake news; French schools ban meat; how to clone a ferret; and Max the Miracle Dog gets a medal.
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 Cloned ferrethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSvbGGLtJnEMax the remarkable therapy doghttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-56128405PDSA Order of Merit list:https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/animal-awards-programme/pdsa-order-of-meritSquiz 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 21, 2021 • 9min
Monday, February 22 - Let the vaccine roll-out begin! Teacher rows solo across Atlantic; all hail tennis’ Naomi Osaka; and flying a helicopter on Mars.
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 First images from Marshttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/19/world/mars-rover-new-images-scn-trnd/index.html Ingenuity: the Mars helicopterhttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/19/world/mars-rover-new-images-scn-trnd/index.htmlhttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/20/world/mars-ingenuity-helicopter-update-scn-trnd/index.htmlCat Dayhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35628239Squiz 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 18, 2021 • 10min
Friday February 19 - How kids fight off COVID; Mars rover lands today; Facebook picks a fight; and your chance to join a boy band.
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 Mars landing live streamhttps://www.youtube.com/user/JPLraw/liveWhat’s Up FoxReading: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18103453-hatchedListening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHuebHTD-lYWatching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1F0lBnsnkEThe Fox’s Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=a4aVF8R5Sc2jyOy1wlN_2QSquiz 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 17, 2021 • 9min
Thursday, February 18 - Back to school for Vic kids; Italian volcano erupts; Ash Barty crashes out; and chocolate in the mail.
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 Mt Etna eruptinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNVPYgygVEUReddit snack exchangehttps://www.reddit.com/r/snackexchange/top/?t=allReddit snack exchange video:https://www.reddit.com/r/DidntKnowIWantedThat/comments/en7x90/how_to_make_a_person_happy_with_a_box/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.

Feb 16, 2021 • 9min
Wednesday, February 17 - It’s V-day for Victoria; Panther on the loose in Italy; Thundersnow in America; and bye-bye laughing emoji.
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 Skating on lakeshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56077773 Panther on the loosehttps://corrieredelmezzogiorno.corriere.it/bari/cronaca/21_febbraio_08/pantera-fa-paura-stop-scampagnate-140e3156-6a1d-11eb-8e42-1f0d560591ec.shtml 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.

Feb 15, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, February 16 - Vaccine touchdown; Stonehenge has been moved; a baby on the way for Harry and Megs; and what lemurs can teach us about love.
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 Stonehenge explainer videohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z82hsbk/articles/zg8q2hv Fire Fight Australia fundraiser video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9fVj1l2R_4&feature=youtu.be Check out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squizwww.thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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 14, 2021 • 9min
Monday, February 15 - COVID vaccine for kids; Earthquake in Japan; Dylan Alcott chases seventh tennis crown; and goats to the rescue!
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 Survey …. help us make Squiz Kids bigger and better!https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QC6G9GZ Check out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squizwww.thesquiz.com.auSquiz 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.