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.
Episodes
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Dec 15, 2020 • 9min
Wednesday, December 16 - Biden’s plea for peace; Argentina’s solar eclipse; the cricket rookie’s Test debut; and BTS win 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. LINKSSea foam dog rescue:https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-55303575Total solar eclipse: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-latin-america-55311499Solar eclipse explainer: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/eclipse-snap/en/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.
Dec 14, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, December 15 - Look out Kiwis, here we come!; Venezuela’s pirate gold; Cody Simpson: Olympian?; and the First Lady stands up for girls.
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. LINKSCheck 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.
Dec 13, 2020 • 10min
Monday, December 14 - Wild weather Monday; China’s flame-throwing hornet drone; Tay Tay and Loki have news; and asteroid showers and kissing planets.
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. LINKSFlame throwing dronehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-13/flamethrower-drone-used-to-burn-wasp-nests-in-central-china/12979134Lokihttps://twitter.com/LokiOfficial/status/1337198078432972800Check 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.
Dec 10, 2020 • 10min
Friday, December 11 - Rocket crash triumph; Papua New Guinea’s message in a bottle; Cricket’s armpit advertising; and the truth about dogs.
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. LINKSSpaceX Starship crashhttps://edition.cnn.com/2020/12/09/tech/spacex-starship-40000-foot-test-flight-scn/index.htmlWhat’s Up FoxReading: not so muchListening: Pink Sweats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CEJoCr_9UIWatching: Home Alone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK2Btk6Ybm0Watching: Fred Claus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzXjtxZaGS8Check 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.
Dec 9, 2020 • 9min
Thursday, December 10 - Here comes the rain; Kenya’s giraffe rescue; Googling toot paper; and return of the pygmy possum.
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. LINKSPygmy possumshttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-55240839Giraffes on a rafthttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-55238533Check 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.
Dec 8, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, December 9 - Lightning strikes school oval; Japan’s love quest; breakdancing at the Olympics; and it’s Sugar Plum Mary day!
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. LINKSCheck 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.
Dec 8, 2020 • 13min
Q+A with Santa's Elf, Sugar Plum Mary
A kids-only Q+A session with one of Santa's longest-serving, most-trusted elves, Sugar Plum Mary. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 7, 2020 • 8min
Tuesday, December 8 - Brisbane Olympics bid off and racing; Britain keeps it chooks inside; Sam Kerr’s hat-trick; and how to trick an orca.
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. LINKSSam Kerr’s hat trickhttps://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/kerr-scores-hat-trick-suffers-injury-in-chelsea-winCheck 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.
Dec 6, 2020 • 9min
Monday, December 7 - Space capsule falls to earth; chicken nuggets from the future; the Wallabies tie again; and All I Want for Christmas is You.
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. LINKSAnthem in Eorahttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-06/olivia-fox-and-the-wallabies-sing-anthem-in-eora-langauge/12955080?nw=0 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.
Dec 3, 2020 • 9min
Friday, December 4 - Koala up a Xmas tree; Kavaan the elephant makes a friend; remote control car races on the Moon; and Drake makes a candle.
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. LINKSKoala in a Christmas treehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-03/adelaide-family-finds-koala-in-lounge-room-christmas-tree/12946548Kavaan makes friendshttps://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2028371/lonely-no-more-kaavan-the-elephant-makes-new-friendWhat’s Up Fox:Reading: https://maxcrumbly.com/Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAkMkVFwAooWatching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaeDa_UempkInternational Cheetah Day: https://internationalcheetahday.com/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.
