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 23, 2025 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #40
Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.
For more great content, or to tell us what your hopes are for 2026, check us out at squizkids.com.au
Dec 22, 2025 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #39 - Solution
Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.
For more great content, and to tell us what your hopes are for 2026, check us out at squizkids.com.au
Dec 21, 2025 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #39
Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.
For more great content, or to tell us what your hopes are for 2026, check us out at squizkids.com.au
Dec 20, 2025 • 17min
The Science of Santa - From the Vault
Today, we’re revisiting what challenges Santa faces every Christmas Eve, how science might explain the magic behind Santa’s tricks, and why a little Christmas magic can inspire big ideas. So, grab your jingle bells and a mug of hot chocolate, and let’s get started!
For the full episode transcript, click here.
Dec 19, 2025 • 3min
How can something super heavy float? Science Short
You can watch the episode on YouTube.
In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explains how massive ships and heavy logs can float using simple science, a bath-time discovery by Archimedes, and a hands-on clay experiment you can try at home.
Got a science question you’re curious about? Email it to us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or drop it in the comments.
Dec 18, 2025 • 13min
Bumper Holiday S'Quiz: Gadgets, Gears and Gigabytes
It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz — and this one is all about Gadgets, Gears and Gigabytes.
From ancient inventions like wheels, boats and aqueducts, to Moon landings, video games, barcodes and electric cars, this quiz puts human ingenuity to the test. Kids face ten invention-themed questions, adults tackle ten trickier ones, and only one side can take the crown. So, fire up those brain cells, and see who really knows their stuff — kids or adults?
For the full episode transcript, click here.
Dec 17, 2025 • 19min
Holiday Movie Guide - Summer edition
Pop the popcorn and grab your choc-top — our Summer School Holiday Movie Guide is here!
We run you through eight must-see movies hitting cinemas these holidays, from talking animals and racing mice to witches, ghost pirates, giant pumpkins and underwater adventures.
Perfect for kids aged 8–12 and their grown-ups, this episode helps families choose what to watch, what ages each movie suits, and which ones are worth lining up for, including a few exciting Boxing Day and New Year releases.
Lights down… let’s hit the movies! 🎥✨
Dec 16, 2025 • 17min
Santa Claus - Squiz Kids Q+A - 2025
He’s very busy. He’s at the North Pole. And he’s picked up the phone 📞🎅
In this very special Squiz Kids Q+A, Christie chats with Santa Claus as he answers questions sent in by kids from all over Australia (and a few from overseas too!).
Does delivering presents in one night ever get stressful?
Has Santa ever accidentally woken a child?
And how does he get around the world before breakfast?
With clever elves, flying reindeer, Christmas magic and plenty of ho ho hos, this festive episode is full of curiosity, kindness and Christmas cheer.
Pop on your Santa hat — let’s go! 🎄🎧
Dec 15, 2025 • 5min
Special Edition - Bondi - Explained
In this special short episode, we help kids understand what happened in the Bondi attack — who was targeted, what the aim of terror is, and why events like this are very rare. We explain why it's normal to feel anxious, why kids are safe, and why coming together as a community matters most. It’s a gentle, reassuring conversation designed to inform, not frighten — and to remind us to look out for one another.
Dec 15, 2025 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #38 - Solution
Dive into a fun brain teaser designed to challenge young minds! The host encourages creative thinking and praises alternate answers while keeping the atmosphere light and engaging. Listeners also get a peek at what’s coming next, including a festive Q&A with Santa. The knowledge hub invites curious kids to explore their website for more exciting content and future riddles. It’s a perfect way to keep those brain gears turning during the holidays!
