

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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Mar 24, 2022 • 9min
Friday, March 25 - Kakadu returned to Aboriginal owners; no school for Afghan girls; the possum rescued at sea; and why we all need to fart.
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 Possum rescue at seahttps://www.9news.com.au/videos/national/possum-rescued-from-buoy-on-victorias-mornington-peninsula/cl12xnhp600500jrurtmq1sx9 Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours:https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/fresh-food-kids/discoverytours Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content: 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.

Mar 23, 2022 • 10min
Thursday, March 24 - Barty’s big bombshell; Germany’s electric car revolution; Tay Tay and BTS supercharge sales; and it’s do or die for the Socceroos.
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 Ash Barty’s big announcementhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cbbbr7xBX7N/ Goalie scores from inside his own halfhttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-nottinghamshire-60834496 Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours:https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/fresh-food-kids/discoverytours Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content: 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.

Mar 23, 2022 • 11min
Squiz Kids Q+A with Bad Guys author Aaron Blabey
Over the school holidays, there’ll be a cool new animated movie in theatres near you… the Bad Guys. You’ve heard of the Bad Guys books, right? Mr Shark, Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha and Mr Snake? A bunch of guys who are good on the inside - despite their bad guy exterior. Well, those books —which have sold 30 million copies all over the world—were written by Aussie author Aaron Blabey. And to kick off this year’s series of Squiz Kids Q+As - Aaron has agreed to answer all the curly questions you can throw at him. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mar 22, 2022 • 14min
Wednesday, March 23 - La Nina not done with us yet; Ecuador’s toad that sings like a bird; Facebook in the naughty corner; and meet the porcupine dinosaur.
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 Porcupine dinosaur - link here Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours:https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/fresh-food-kids/discoverytours Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content: 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.

Mar 21, 2022 • 9min
Tuesday, March 22 - Report card time for Barrier Reef; Notre Dame’s secret sarcophagus; David Beckham lends a hand; and meet the 100-year-old baby shark.
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 Notre Dame’s 700-year-old burial site: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-16/ancient-sarcophagus-found-notre-dame-paris/100915768 Greenland sharkhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-60792882 Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours:https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/fresh-food-kids/discoverytours Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content: 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.

Mar 20, 2022 • 9min
Monday, March 21 - The happiest country on Earth; Harmony Day help for Ukraine; Aussie cricketers on a roll; and an amazing Amazon survival story.
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 Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours:https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/fresh-food-kids/discoverytours Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content: 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.

Mar 17, 2022 • 10min
Friday, March 18 - Sausage sizzles in South Australia; Hijab trouble in India; the disgusting truth about cane toads; and the world’s biggest not-potato.
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 Japan’s earthquakehttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-60770100 Dug the gourd … not a potatohttps://www.wsj.com/articles/the-worlds-largest-potato-is-actually-a-gourd-guinness-world-records-says-11647452653 Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content: 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.

Mar 16, 2022 • 8min
Thursday, March 17 - New Zealand opens its doors; Labradors the most popular pup; Ed Sheeran is heading our way; and the blind date bilbies.
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 Bilbies: https://www.savethebilbyfund.org.au/bilby-photo-gallery/ Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content: 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.

Mar 15, 2022 • 9min
Wednesday, March 16 - Kids take government to court; Japan schools scrap hair dye rule; Lewis Hamilton loves his mum; and are there more doors or wheels in the world?
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 Grizzlies white uniform mix uphttps://nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/14/thunder-grizzlies-game-delayed-when-both-teams-wear-white-uniforms/ Russia’s brave Newshound: https://video.link/w/67jgd Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content: 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.

Mar 14, 2022 • 8min
Tuesday, March 15 - Petrol pump pain; a tea party on Mt Everest; Encanto wins again; and a drone that collects whale snot.
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 Mt Everest tea partyhttps://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/mount-everest-tea-party-trnd/index.htmlSnotbot on the job: https://whale.org/snotbot/ Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours:https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/fresh-food-kids/discoverytours Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content: 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.