

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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Feb 13, 2022 • 8min
Monday, February 14 - Silver rush at our most successful Winter Games; Switzerland’s sinking horse race; Ben 10 goes to Brooklyn; and Ouka the incredible flying 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. LINKS Switzerland’s frozen lake horse racehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzQHYZJm1F8 Ouka the flying doghttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-60341236 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 Correspondenthttps://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.

Feb 10, 2022 • 11min
Friday, February 11 - The power of the sun on Earth; the most romantic place on the planet; big day for Aussie snowboarders; and the frog that took on a Nerf gun.
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 How nuclear fusion workshttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60312633 Donut shaped machine that helped nuclear fusion happenhttps://edition.cnn.com/2022/02/09/uk/nuclear-fusion-climate-energy-scn-intl/index.html Head coverings worn by Muslim womenhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-60312864 Nerf dart removal: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/feb/10/bit-off-more-than-he-could-chew-nerf-gun-dart-removed-from-queensland-familys-resident-frog It’s not easy being green: Kermit’s song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51BQfPeSK8k 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 Correspondenthttps://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.

Feb 9, 2022 • 8min
Thursday, February 10 - Spiderman snubbed at Oscars; Indonesia’s daring croc rescue; Olympic panda in demand; and the wildlife photos of the year.
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 Cutting a tyre off a croc: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-09/indonesian-crocodile-freed-after-six-years/100815134 Bing Dwen Dwen videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIKsPsG8t-Y How to draw Bing Dwen Dwenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp2ZWl-pImk Wildlife Photographer of The Yearhttps://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-60305168 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 Correspondenthttps://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.

Feb 8, 2022 • 10min
Wednesday, February 9 - Ringing the school bell earlier; Africa’s doctor chimps; record-breaking at the Winter Olympics; and who wants a sleepover at Bluey’s house?
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 Kamila Valieva makes Ice Skating history https://7plus.com.au/winter-olympic-games-beijing-figure-skating?video-id=7FSK-TFW72-YFSKX Ireen Wüst makes Olympic history https://7plus.com.au/winter-olympic-games-beijing-speed-skating?video-id=7SSK-0Y6I7-KSNQ1 Welcome to the Bluey househttps://www.news.com.au/travel/australian-holidays/queensland/airbnb-offering-20-stay-in-queensland-home-that-inspired-bluey/news-story/4a4367a5329620f94780d31501d1e56f 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 Correspondenthttps://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.

Feb 7, 2022 • 9min
Tuesday, February 8 - Fire alert in WA; Being safe on the internet; Belgium’s cartoon passports and why we’re all on echidna poo patrol.
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 Safer Internet Day: https://www.esafety.gov.au/Echidna app:On Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scruffmonkey.echidnaCSI&hl=en_AU&gl=USOn App Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/echidnacsi/id1260820816 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 Correspondenthttps://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.

Feb 6, 2022 • 8min
Monday, February 7 - Gold for Australia at Winter Olympics; Why an Aussie ship was flooded in the Antarctic; peanut allergy breakthrough; and the dogs on platypus patrol.
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 The Nuyina’s Krill Fishing Expedition: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-06/how-scientists-flooded-an-antarctic-icebreaker-to-collect-krill/100793114 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 Correspondenthttps://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.

Feb 3, 2022 • 9min
Friday, February 4 - Shipwreck of Endeavour found; Man fights croc in Mozambique; Squiz Kids Correspondents returns; and the YouTuber who made a light saber.
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 ‘Endeavour’ wreck explored by divershttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-03/captain-james-cook-endeavour-found-museum-says/100800894#:~:text=Maritime%20experts%20are%20convinced%20they,been%20confirmed%20as%20the%20ship. Light saberhttps://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2022/01/27/youtuber-first-real-lightsaber-orig.cnn-business 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 Correspondenthttps://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.

Feb 2, 2022 • 8min
Thursday, February 3 - What’s happening in the Ukraine; America’s record-breaking lightning bolt; the eight year-old secret children’s author; and why baby koalas eat poo.
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 Megaflash!https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60221521 Poo-eating koala joey https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-60204104 Dylan’s Christmas bookhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CZa1K6XOza8/?utm_medium=copy_link 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 Correspondenthttps://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.

Feb 1, 2022 • 9min
Wednesday, February 2 - Get set for the Winter Olympics; Tonga’s special delivery; Squiz E sniffs out a fake Facebook post; and the polar bears playing house.
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 All About Curling: https://worldcurling.org/about/curling/ 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 Polar Bears at Home: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/31/polar-bears-move-into-abandoned-arctic-weather-station-photo-essay How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondenthttps://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.

Jan 31, 2022 • 10min
Tuesday, February 1 - Floods in the outback; It’s Chinese New Year; Rafa is the GOAT; and rocket on collision course with the Moon.
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 Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/ Happy New Year in Mandarin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cktYqqpX8Cc Happy New Year in Cantonese:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsSNFhom7wk How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondenthttps://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.


