

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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Dec 18, 2024 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #18 - Answer
Join us in the morning 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, check us out at squizkids.com.au

Dec 17, 2024 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #18
Join us in the morning 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, check us out at squizkids.com.au

Dec 17, 2024 • 2min
Holiday Brainteaser #17 - Answer
Join us in the morning 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, check us out at squizkids.com.au

Dec 16, 2024 • 2min
Holiday Brain Teaser #17
Join us in the morning 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, check us out at squizkids.com.au

Dec 15, 2024 • 16min
The Science of Santa... Your Shortcut
Today, we’re unwrapping 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.Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!What is Newshounds - video explainer.Find out more about Newshounds.Get started for free HERE.

Dec 12, 2024 • 10min
Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
Who's smarter, kids or adults?For the full episode transcript, click here.The Mystery of Friday the 13thCheck out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!What is Newshounds - video explainer.Find out more about Newshounds.Get started for free HERE.

Dec 11, 2024 • 11min
Taylor Swift takes a final bow; Santa Tracker is switched on; PNG gets its footy team; and cow fart fake news.
Your daily kids news podcast.Taylor Swift takes a final bow; Santa Tracker is switched on; PNG gets its footy team; and cow fart fake news.Taylor Swift’s epic Eras Tour has ended with record-smashing numbers: 149 concerts, over $3 billion in ticket sales, and millions of fans!NORAD’s radar is ready to track Santa as he zooms from the North Pole! This high-tech tradition keeps kids updated on the big guy’s Christmas Eve journey.Papua New Guinea is joining the NRL in 2028! Rugby league is the national sport there, and players with PNG roots are already stars.Internet cowspiracy alert! Scientists made cows less gassy to help the planet, but rumours are swirling online. Squiz-E the Newshound reminds us: STOP, THINK, CHECK before sharing.For the full episode transcript, click here.Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!What is Newshounds - video explainer.Find out more about Newshounds.Get started for free HERE.

Dec 10, 2024 • 11min
Celebrations in Syria; robots rock Norway; an under-sea adventure; and Guot Guot gets his name back!
Your daily kids news podcast.Syrians are cautiously celebrating as rebels oust the ruling regime after 13 years of civil war. With President Assad fleeing to Russia, there’s hope for peace and a brighter future.Norway’s AI-powered robots are wowing the world! Neo the helper can brew coffee and chat, while ZRob the drummer makes beats no human can match.A German scientist is breaking records by living underwater for 120 days in a cozy capsule. He’s proving humans might someday live under the sea.Young athlete Guot Guot’s amazing run was as awesome as we said—but we got his name wrong! Turns out it’s Guot, not Gout. Thanks to his family for setting the record straight.For the full episode notes, click here.Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!What is Newshounds - video explainer.Find out more about Newshounds.Get started for free HERE.

Dec 9, 2024 • 10min
Toys Around the World... Your Shortcut
Today, we’re piecing together WHY toys are so important, WHAT they reveal about the cultures they come from, and HOW they’ve changed over the years. So, grab your nearest pogo stick and let’s get bouncing!For the full episode transcript, click here.Classroom ResourcesLINKS:Not A Box read aloudNot a BoxPaper dolls from around the worldAustralian Museum's Indigenous toysDiabolo world championChinese yoyo in ChinaDIY wire carDIY toys around the worldCheck out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!What is Newshounds - video explainer.Find out more about Newshounds.Get started for free HERE.

Dec 8, 2024 • 11min
The fastest kid in Australia; Paris cathedral rises from the ashes; Adelaide's two new pandas; and Dorothy’s ruby slippers make millions.
Your daily kids news podcast.At just 16, Gout Gout from Brisbane is rewriting history books, beating times set by Usain Bolt at his age!Notre Dame is back! After a devastating fire in 2019, the iconic Paris landmark has been fully restored.Adelaide Zoo’s new stars, Yi Lang and Xing Qui, are on their way! These cuddly cuties are replacing Wang Wang and Fu Ni.The famous ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz have found a new home—for $43 million! Meanwhile, Beyonce is officially the Queen of Pop 2024.For the full episode transcript, click here.Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!What is Newshounds - video explainer.Find out more about Newshounds.Get started for free HERE.