

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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Jul 17, 2022 • 9min
Monday July 18 - Are masks coming back to school?; Europe’s heatwave; rare whale sightings; and a four-year-old helps win at the Tour de France.
LINKSClass C Orca spotting: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-16/first-known-sighting-of-type-c-orcas-in-victorian-waters/101244738Who is Migaloo? https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/migaloo-white-whale-queenslandMichael Matthews crosses the line: https://cyclingtips.com/2022/07/michael-matthews-fights-to-his-fourth-tour-stage-win-from-the-breakaway/Nadia Comaneci makes Olympic history on July 18, 1976: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi_5xbd5xdEYour Shortcut to the Tour de France: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/tour-de-france/Want access to our Squiz Kids Shortcuts? Teachers: Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Parents: Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

Jun 30, 2022 • 11min
Friday, July 1 - Teachers march on parliament; the worst hotel in the world; West Coast Eagles’ accidental rookie; and movies make a comeback.
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. LINKSWorld’s worst hotel room https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/oddly-enough/swiss-zero-star-hotel-offers-sleepless-nights-ponder-worlds-crises-2022-06-23/‘Have A Go’ Month - Australian Olympic Committeehttps://www.olympics.com.au/have-a-go/Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 30 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283Squiz 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.au

Jun 29, 2022 • 12min
Thursday, June 30 - School holiday rain bomb; New Zealand’s sky-high bunk beds; cockroaches from outer space; and the goat with the droopiest ears.
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. LINKSBaby goat with enormous ears:https://www.avclub.com/simba-baby-goat-long-ears-pakistan-kid-1849093676‘Have A Go’ Month - Australian Olympic Committeehttps://www.olympics.com.au/have-a-go/Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 30 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283Squiz 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.au

Jun 28, 2022 • 9min
Wednesday June 29 - We’re a majority migrant nation; your smelly friends; fake Disney auditions; and the golfing sea lion.
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. LINKSCensus Data: https://www.abs.gov.au/tags/census-2021-media-releasesMama Sea Lion goes golfing: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-06-26/pregnant-sea-lion-golf-course-carlsbad-resortSquiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 30 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

Jun 27, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, June 28 - NSW bees in lockdown; the Maldives’ floating city; historic rocket launch in the NT; and a perfume that smells like bacon.
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. LINKSMaldives’ floating cityhttps://edition.cnn.com/style/article/maldives-floating-city-spc-intl/index.htmlThe 20-second version of the rocket launch: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-27/nasa-launch-rocket-arnhem-land-success/101183776The full two hours on Equatorial Launch Australia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh6LMrzab8-v9OH14D-IHjg‘Have A Go’ Month - Australian Olympic Committeehttps://www.olympics.com.au/have-a-go/Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 30 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283Squiz 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.au

Jun 26, 2022 • 11min
Monday, June 27 - Baby woolly mammoth uncovered; NSW win State of Origin; new gun laws in the US; and the world’s ugliest dog.
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. LINKSBaby woolly mammothhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61936818World’s Ugliest Dog competition: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10952051/Winner-crowned-Worlds-Ugliest-Dog-competition-photos-pooches-hoping-scoop-prize.htmlhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-26/check-out-the-worlds-ugliest-dog-mr-happy-face/101184282‘Have A Go’ Month - Australian Olympic Committeehttps://www.olympics.com.au/have-a-go/Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 30 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283Squiz 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.au

Jun 23, 2022 • 9min
Friday, June 24 - Aid for Afghanistan’s earthquake; Trumpet the bloodhound is best in show; two State of Origins in one weekend; and Florida’s biggest python.
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 Measuring earthquakes: magnitudehttps://www.mtu.edu/geo/community/seismology/learn/earthquake-measure/magnitude/ Trumpet the bloodhound:https://people.com/pets/trumpet-the-bloodhound-wins-best-in-show-at-2022-westminster-dog-show/ Westminster Dog Show - Photo Galleryhttps://honey.nine.com.au/pets/westminster-dog-show-2022-purebred-dogs-cute/394d82be-3aae-4d40-86ff-7a10c3f8279c#3 ‘Have A Go’ Month - Australian Olympic Committeehttps://www.olympics.com.au/have-a-go/ Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283 How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/viewSquiz 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.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jun 22, 2022 • 10min
Thursday, June 23 - Teachers strike in NSW; Tonga’s sensational sunsets; big news for Aussie F1 driver; the house of 6000 bees.
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 ‘Have A Go’ Month - Australian Olympic Committeehttps://www.olympics.com.au/have-a-go/ Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283 How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/viewSquiz 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.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jun 21, 2022 • 8min
Wednesday, June 22 - The apps that track kids; Japan’s love letter revival; the world’s biggest sting ray; and Playstation Plus Day is here!
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 biggest sting rayhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-21/world-s-largest-freshwater-fish-discovered-in-cambodia/101169354 ‘Have A Go’ Month - Australian Olympic Committeehttps://www.olympics.com.au/have-a-go/ Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283 How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/viewSquiz 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.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jun 20, 2022 • 10min
Tuesday, June 21 - It’s winter solstice today; Police warning for kids online; baby aardvark makes its debut; and a canoeing Fox makes her mark.
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 ‘Have A Go’ Month - Australian Olympic Committeehttps://www.olympics.com.au/have-a-go/ Winter solstice explainedhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-06-13/winter-solstice-when-is-it-why-does-it-happen/101141706 Baby aardvark photos and videohttps://apnews.com/article/san-diego-wildlife-climate-and-environment-ade7a8ab117074c8b7a892c3013a1c59 Aardvark fun factshttps://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/aardvark “Bad” Animal Parents book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/there-are-moms-way-worse-than-you-glenn-boozan/book/9781523515646.html Squiz Kids for Schools - Free 30 Day Trial: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content - Free 7 Day Trial: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283 How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/viewSquiz 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.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.