

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 11, 2021 • 10min
Friday, February 12 - Quick COVID update; the castaways who survived by eating rats; Kokkinakis gives it his all; and the whale poo worth more than gold.
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 Ambergris explainer video:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=266296370980260 What’s Up FoxReading: https://michaelgerardbauer.com/my-books/the-running-man-2/Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8oqbWrP1QYWatching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-rU3E8015M&feature=youtu.be The Fox’s Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=a4aVF8R5Sc2jyOy1wlN_2Q Squiz Kids Survey …. help us make Squiz Kids bigger and better!https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QC6G9GZ Got 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 10, 2021 • 9min
Thursday, February 11 - Trump on trial; flying cars in China; Tennis champ’s cut-price tee; and BTS unplugged.
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 Vote for a new Mr Men or Little Miss characterhttps://vote.mrmen.com/ 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.

Feb 9, 2021 • 10min
Wednesday, February 10 - Facebook fights fake news; Mars probes arrive; Thor’s mega-eating plan; and how poo protects the reef.
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 Thor’s body doublehttps://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/celebrity-photos/youve-just-made-this-even-harder-hemsworths-body-double-tells-actor/news-story/baaf65188b20e252943fe48c3ae930a7 Sea cucumber pooh storyhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/08/spooning-poo-how-five-eiffel-towers-worth-of-sea-cucumber-poo-could-save-a-queensland-reef 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.

Feb 8, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, February 9 - Heroes at the Australian Open; ice skating Amsterdam’s canals; Old man stars at Super Bowl; and puppies playing footy!
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 Ice skating in Amsterdamhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqcMhJsh0Qk Serena’s catsuithttps://www.sportingnews.com/au/tennis/news/serena-williams-australian-open-2021-outfit-one-legged-catsuit/qjhszklis1ok1exk937lty111 Flo Jo Galleryhttps://www.vogue.com/article/florence-griffith-joyner-flo-jo-olympics-track-and-field-athleisure The Weeknd rocks the Super Bowlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rhadTURsrw Puppy Bowl … warning: it’s a cute fest…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCIxotfhQ24 Squiz Kids Survey …. help us make Squiz Kids bigger and better!https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QC6G9GZ Got 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 7, 2021 • 9min
Monday, February 8 - Flood waters rise in WA; the island that turned purple; bumper day of sport; and here comes the Puppy Bowl!
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 South Korea’s purple islandhttps://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/banwol-purple-instagram-island-south-korea/index.html 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 4, 2021 • 9min
Friday, February 5 - The tennis will go on!; Cactus lady busted in NZ; Collingwood players say sorry; and Taylor Swift in theme park tussle.
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 What’s Up FoxReading: Don’t Call Me Ishmael https://readingaustralia.com.au/lesson/dont-call-ishmael/Listening: Superbloom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv3gjE3zIIsWatching: Fresh Prince of Bel Air: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpnQ2oIRgB0 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 3, 2021 • 9min
Thursday, February 4 - Rocket crash a great success; it’s Groundhog Day ... again; Ben Simmons is a Boomer; and pups go wild for doggy 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 Exploding rocket shiphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uJh6upUkRM&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 2, 2021 • 8min
Wednesday, February 3 - Fires ravage Perth suburbs; Snow storm brings out pandas; Space flight up for grabs; and the mum who beat the brown snake.
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 Pandas play in the snowhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2021/feb/01/giant-pandas-play-in-the-washington-dc-snow-video The Jetsonshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTq6Tofmo7E Australian Bites and Stings App infohttps://www.seqirus.com.au/expertise/antivenom-and-q-fever-vaccines/australian-bites-and-stings 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 1, 2021 • 8min
Tuesday, February 2 - Military coup in Myanmar; 10 year-old has a stock market windfall; Switzerland’s avalanche dog rescuers; and the Queensland school that tricked 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. LINKSMalanda State School’s meteor reportinghttps://www.facebook.com/MalandaSS/ 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.

Jan 31, 2021 • 8min
Monday, February 1 - School cancelled in WA lockdown; dinosaur footprints in Wales; Bluey the rock star; and how wombats talk with their pooh.
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. 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.