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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Nov 13, 2022 • 10min
Monday, November 14 - World leaders meet in Bali; Big Ben bongs again; Kangaroos win, Wallabies lose; and meet the gloopy ravioli fish.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Big Ben stats: https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/building/palace/big-ben/facts-figures/great-bell/ Big Ben video: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-politics-63600578 Gloopy ravioli fish - aka deep sea batfish https://www.sciencealert.com/a-host-of-bizarre-creatures-has-been-found-at-the-bottom-of-the-ocean Deep sea-lizard fish - Bathysaurus - the scary fishhttps://twitter.com/FishGuyKai/status/1586978777443184642 Tripod fishhttps://twitter.com/BushBlitz2/status/1582175852535521281 NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcastSign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTSor / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Nov 10, 2022 • 10min
Friday, November 11 - Remembering our soldiers; Japan loves Animal Crossing; the world’s biggest cruise ship; and octopuses behaving badly.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Remembrance Day - poemhttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47380/in-flanders-fields Octopus hugs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B28I872jZkw Octopus hurls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohghPqN8JYY Human lasagne https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/nov/08/i-name-this-ship-human-lasagne-the-worlds-biggest-cruise-ship-goes-viral-for-all-the-wrong-reasons Frog ID Weekhttps://www.frogid.net.au/frog-id-week NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids For Schools - Classroom Activities tied to the podcastSign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTSor / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Nov 9, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, November 10 - Dark web and cyber hacks; searching for Cleopatra; shark on a boat in New Zealand; and snake in a dunny in Tassie.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Cleopatra: mystery tunnel - photoshttps://www.news.com.au/technology/science/archaeology/miracle-archaeologists-discover-1500m-tunnel-that-may-lead-to-cleopatras-tomb/news-story/12712cd9afa96bf6a196a15387ccf3ba Cleopatra: Horrible Histories versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfbXQFsOtDo Cleopatra: Hollywood versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB5Wv8IHVf0 Shark on a boat: https://www.9news.com.au/world/shark-boat-new-zealand-whitianga/84fa945b-0d64-4930-a93f-7c44c1828f95 Snake in a dunny: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-09/tasmanian-man-discovers-tiger-snake-in-bathroom/101633026 NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids For Schools - classroom activities tied to the podcastSign up for a 30-day free trial at squizkids.com.au Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTSor / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Nov 8, 2022 • 9min
Wednesday, November 9 - The misinformation mid-terms; Cycling across Antarctica; Black Panther returns; and the world’s smallest pony.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Black Panther 2 Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z3QKkl1WyM World’s smallest ponyhttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-63526199 NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids For Schools Term 4 Promo Offer:Access all of our content for the special Term 4 price of only $39.95.https://www.squizkids.com.au/free-trial/ Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTSor / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Nov 7, 2022 • 10min
Tuesday, November 8 - Snakes and planes in NSW floods; America’s big election day; lunar eclipse tonight; and the Wiggles Christmas song.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKSWiggles “Around The World”https://youtu.be/pnS7EtIJ52U NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids For Schools Term 4 Promo Offer:Access all of our content for the special Term 4 price of only $39.95.https://www.squizkids.com.au/free-trial/ Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTSor / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Nov 6, 2022 • 10min
Monday, November 7 - COP 27 and farting cows; California’s photobombing shark; big weekend sports wrap; and listening for aliens.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Shark photobombs a surfer - photohttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/great-white-shark-surfer-photo-b2218483.html https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/05/us/great-white-shark-surfer-photobomb-trnd/index.html NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids For Schools Term 4 Promo Offer:Access all of our content for the special Term 4 price of only $39.95.https://www.squizkids.com.au/free-trial/ Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTSor / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Nov 3, 2022 • 9min
Friday, November 4 - Covid and floods still with us; life-saving with daylight saving; crunch time for our T20 team; and Avatar amazes the internet.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Jillaroos dominate: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/11/03/bremner-scores-four-as-jillaroos-down-cook-islands/ Avatar: The Way of Water trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9MyW72ELq0 NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds
Nov 2, 2022 • 10min
Thursday, November 3 - Lions in daring Sydney zoo escape; Egypt marks King Tut centenary; Asteroid in Earth’s orbit; and Dobby rests in peace.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS King Tut facts and stuffhttps://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/king-tut King cobra facts and stuffhttps://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts/king-cobra NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids For Schools Term 4 Promo Offer:Access all of our content for the special Term 4 price of only $39.95.https://www.squizkids.com.au/free-trial/ Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTSor / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
Nov 1, 2022 • 10min
Wednesday, November 2 - Gold Trip doesn’t slip; Disneyland in lockdown; an Australian Facebook scam; and a baby gorilla saved
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS Cute alert! Baby gorilla saved: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-31/western-lowland-gorilla-born-after-traumatic-birth/101596382
Oct 31, 2022 • 9min
Tuesday, November 1 - Melbourne Cup back in full swing; New Zealand’s bird of the year; the world’s fastest shoes; and the world’s biggest jack o’ lantern.
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, 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. Fun. Free. Fresh. LINKS World’s fastest shoeshttps://hypebeast.com/2022/10/shift-robotics-moonwalkers-worlds-fastest-shoe-kickstarter World’s biggest jack o’ lanternhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/10/28/massive-pumpkin-being-carved-worlds-largest-jack-o-lantern-Anoka-Minnesota/6191666983483/ New Zealand rock wrenhttps://www.nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/rock-wren Your Shortcut to Halloween: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/your-shortcut-to-halloween/id1494238283?i=1000584142098 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3OGExdCqmycMsXAS6yHCri Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Mud2hvb3Noa2FhLmNvbS9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC9pZC8xMDYyMg/episode/ZjFhNzQ2MWMtNTVhYi0xMWVkLWFjNmQtYWY0OTcwYzc1OTUz?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiYya7e5Yb7AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en-AU NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshounds Squiz Kids For Schools Term 4 Promo Offer:Access all of our content for the special Term 4 price of only $39.95.https://www.squizkids.com.au/free-trial/ Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There’s a 7-day free trial, and you’ll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More’. Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTSor / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au
