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Sep 10, 2024 • 11min

Keeping kids safe from social media; a Brazilian border Collie sport star; a sweet summer’s ahead; and Bluey’s big ratings.

Your daily kids news podcast.Keeping kids safe from social media; a Brazilian border Collie sport star; a sweet summer’s ahead; and Bluey’s big ratings.The government is thinking about setting limits on social media, just like it does with things like vapes and alcohol. The goal? To help kids stay safe, healthy, and connected to real life fun, like sports or family time.Meet Floki, the amazing dog from Brazil who's nailing the sport of footvolley! Using his snout and paws, Floki keeps the ball flying high, beating human opponents in this tricky beach sport.Get ready to go wild for mangoes! After a tough year for the fruit, Darwin’s mango crop is looking deliciously big this season. With millions of trays expected, it’s going to be a sweet, juicy summer in Australia. Mango lassi, anyone?Bluey is officially the most-watched show in the USA, racking up an unbelievable 35 billion minutes of streaming time! And great news for fans: brand-new mini-episodes are on the way.For the full episode transcript, click here.Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions: For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.
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Sep 9, 2024 • 11min

The World's Toughest Animals... Shortcut

We'll take you through what makes five of the world's animals so tough; how they got that way; and why we humans should care.For the full episode transcript, click here.Click here to check out some paw-some classroom resources!Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!Bounce Promotion Terms and Conditions - For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.
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Sep 8, 2024 • 10min

Australia’s golden Paralympics; Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc; Saturn’s rings’ disappearing act; and the bear that came over for a swim.

Your daily kids news podcast.Australia’s golden Paralympics; Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc; Saturn’s rings’ disappearing act; and the bear that came over for a swim.Wow, the Paris Paralympics have been an epic ride! Aussie heroes like Curtis McGrath, with his third gold, and James Turner, sprinting to his second, made history. And don't forget the amazing Alex Leary's record-breaking swim. Aussie para-athletes, you’ve made us all proud!Yikes! Typhoon Yagi has slammed into Vietnam and the Philippines, causing chaos and destruction. While the Caribbean’s calm waters seem spooky, experts are bracing for storms ahead.It’s been so hot in California that bears are chilling in backyard pools! One big black bear named Snaggle was caught on camera splashing around like he owned the place. Would you say no to a bear in your pool?Heads up, space fans! Saturn’s iconic rings are about to disappear (temporarily!) as the planet tilts on its axis. But don’t worry, they’ll be back soon, just in time to blow our minds all over again!For the full episode transcript, click here.Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions: For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venu
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Sep 5, 2024 • 9min

Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Who's smarter, kids or adults?For the full episode transcript, click here.Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!
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Sep 4, 2024 • 12min

Pope Francis hits the road; an 8-foot athlete rules Paris; Moon crash video a fake; and the planet-protecting doughnut.

Your daily kids news podcast.Pope Francis is hitting the road, touring the Asia-Pacific region to spread messages of peace and planet protection. At 87 years old, he's on a mission to bring different faiths together and fight climate change.Meet Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, the towering 8-foot-1 sitting volleyball star making waves at the Paralympics! Despite his height challenges, he's helping Iran go for their third straight gold.Aussie scientists have made a delicious discovery—a doughnut-shaped layer deep within the Earth! This hidden doughnut could help us understand how the Earth’s magnetic shield works, protecting us from solar storms.A viral video claims to show a giant asteroid hitting the moon, but Squiz-E the Newshound is here to tell us it's a hoax! While asteroids do hit the moon, seeing it live is super rare. Don’t be fooled—remember to Stop, Think & Check before you believe everything you see online!For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions: For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 10min

Snow in Tassie, fires in NSW; China’s cat-friendly museum; the Demon’s big win; and the sheep that go to school.

Your daily kids news podcast.Snow in Tassie, fires in NSW; China’s cat-friendly museum; the Demon’s big win; and the sheep that go to school.Hold onto your hats! A cold snap swept across Australia, causing wild winds, flooding, and even snow. Thousands lost power in Victoria, and bushwalkers got trapped in icy tracks in Tasmania. Two sailors were rescued from rough seas by the Navy.In China, a museum invites local cats to visit an ancient Egyptian cat exhibit. Meanwhile, in Israel, a curious boy who accidentally smashed a 3,000-year-old vase was invited back for a proper look around.Aussie tennis star Alex de Minaur keeps winning, advancing to the US Open quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Australia's Paralympians celebrated seven medals in Paris, with Lauren Parker winning gold in the triathlon and competing next in cycling.Forget math and English—students in Australia are learning all about sheep! Schools across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania are competing to raise the happiest and woolliest Merino sheep. Who will win the Merino Wether Challenge? Baa-rilliant!Indigenous Literacy DayFor the full episode transcript, click here.Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions: For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.
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Sep 2, 2024 • 11min

Vietnam... Squiz the World

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.Join your captain, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure. Today, we're flying northwest to Vietnam, a fascinating country in Asia known for its delicious noodle soups, bustling cities, and stunning natural beauty. From its rich history and unique culture to the world's largest cave, there’s so much to explore. So, buckle up and get ready to discover Vietnam.For the full episode transcript, click here.LINKS:A map showing VietnamA Kid explains The Vietnam WarSquiz Kids Shortcut to... RefugeesCrazy motorbike traffic in VietnamSon Doong - The largest known cave on Earth (short on time? Start at 3:30)Vietnamese Phò recipe Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions: For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.
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Sep 1, 2024 • 11min

Aussie Paralympic gold rush; Israel’s ancient museum whoopsie; big wins for Popyrin and Wallabies; and Bluey releases a single.

Your daily kids news podcast.It's raining gold for Australian athletes at the Paralympics in Paris! From the cycling track to the swimming pool, Aussies are taking home medals. Table tennis duo Lina Lei and Qian Yang snagged gold, swimmer Tom Gallagher splashed to victory, and cyclist Korey Boddington pedalled his way to the top!A little boy in an Israeli museum had a big oops moment when he knocked over a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age pottery urn! Caught on camera, the boy and his mom made a quick exit. But don’t worry—the museum isn't mad and has invited them back for a special tour!Father’s Day just got better! Everyone’s favourite blue dog, Bluey, dropped a new song called “Onesies” from the upcoming album Rug Island. Inspired by the episode where Bingo goes wild over onesies.Bluey single - OctopusCelebrating the Dads of BlueyBig wins for Aussie athletes! Alexei Popyrin shocked the tennis world by defeating Novak Djokovic at the US Open, marking a career highlight. Meanwhile, the Wallabies edged out Argentina in a thrilling rugby match, winning 20-19 and keeping their championship dreams alive!For the full episode transcript, click here.Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions: For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.
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Aug 29, 2024 • 9min

Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Who's smarter, kids or adults?For the full episode transcript, click here.Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions: For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale. 
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Aug 28, 2024 • 10min

Pacific police force on the job; South Africa’s bug-munching wasps; baby gorilla alert; and Squiz-E helps out Sam Kerr.

Your daily kids news podcast.Move over, Paw Patrol! There's a new team of heroes in the Pacific! Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has joined forces with leaders from Pacific Island nations to create a special police force to help across the region.In South Africa, wasps are being flown in by drones to save grapevines from pesky mealy bugs. This eco-friendly solution helps protect the grapes without using harmful sprays.Get ready for a cuteness overload! A baby gorilla was just born at the Detroit Zoo, and she’s already a superstar! With big eyes and tiny hands, this little one is making everyone say “aww.” The zoo is asking for name suggestions, so get your thinking caps on!Scammers are using the names and photos of Aussie stars like soccer champ Sam Kerr in sneaky online scams. They want to trick people into giving away their money. Remember, always STOP, THINK, and CHECK before you believe what you see online!For the full episode transcript, click here.Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions: For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.

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