Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Thursday, June 2 - Ski fields open as snow falls; Las Vegas bans Elvis; Nadal’s epic French Open win; and the Megalodon v Great White Shark food fight. Jun 01, 2022

Show notes

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 - 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/view

Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got 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.

Wednesday, June 1 - Albo’s new furniture; the Mona Lisa attacked; computer-generated reviews; and a baby sloth finds its mum May 31, 2022

Show notes

‘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 Mona Lisa is smeared with cake: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/30/mona-lisa-smeared-cake-suspected-climate-protester

Baby sloth reunited with its mum: https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2022/05/30/baby-sloth-reunited-with-mom-orig-jc.cnn

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

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, May 31 - New Opposition leaders named; Queen Lizzie’s big bash in London; the first Indigenous language AFL call; and how dolphins pick their own names. May 30, 2022

Show notes

‘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

Sensational World of Civics - a fun, four part series on Australia’s political system

https://www.squizkids.com.au/civics/

Fred Hollows Humanity Award - 2022

https://www.hollows.org/au/humanityaward

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/view

Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got 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.

Monday, May 30 - A new cycling superhero; our big Pacific Islands push; why scientists watch YouTube; and burgers that don’t look like their photos. May 29, 2022

Show notes

‘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

Snowboarding crows

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05rkc46

Photos from a fast food lawsuit: https://qz.com/2168943/photos-from-a-fast-food-lawsuit/

Reconciliation Week Activity Sheet

https://www.squizkids.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RECONCILIATION_MOON-1.pdf

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/view

Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got 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.

Friday, May 27 - Reconciliation Week kicks off; Spiders in the mail; big weekend in the NRL Indigenous Round; and the designer dumpster trainer fail. May 26, 2022

Show notes

‘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

Reconciliation Week Activity Sheet

https://www.squizkids.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RECONCILIATION_MOON-1.pdf

NRL Indigenous Round Jersey explainer

https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/05/25/the-meaning-behind-your-teams-indigenous-jersey/

NRL Teams + the name of Indigenous peoples on whose land they play

https://www.nrl.com/draw/?competition=111&round=12&season=2022

Balenciaga’s pricey, rubbishy sneakers: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/environment/article/3178228/rubbish-bin-balenciaga-trainers-cost-us1850-slammed

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/view

Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got 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.

Thursday, May 26 - Gun laws under spotlight in the US; skydiving salamanders; Thor breaks the internet; and the pool noodle battle of the Joshs. May 25, 2022

Show notes

‘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

US gun control video explainer

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/41483003

Josh-inspired pool noodle fight

https://apnews.com/article/josh-pool-noodle-fight-nebraska-e23282f8cd82d17926999c17b4c27d65

Thor trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go8nTmfrQd8

Skydiving salamanders

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/wandering-salamanders-glide-trees

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/view

Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got 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.

Wednesday May 25 - Rain, rain, go away; ancient poo reveals all; roos on the loose in India; and fake news about Uranus May 24, 2022

Show notes

‘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

Kangaroos far from home:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-61518058

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

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, May 24 - Big first day for our new PM; the kid who ordered 31 cheeseburgers; Pop supergroup’s spooky concert; and all aboard Japan’s doggy express. May 23, 2022

Show notes

‘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

Is Texas Really that Big? https://www.mylifeelsewhere.com/country-size-comparison/australia/texas-usa#:~:text=Texas%20is%20approximately%20678%2C052%20sq,near%20the%20middle%20of%20Australia.

Japan’s doggy express

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-61543052

Sensational World of Civics

https://www.squizkids.com.au/civics/

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/view

Squiz Kids Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got 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.

Monday, May 23 - Australia has a new Prime Minister; France has a mustard shortage; Bats are pretending to be bees; and TikTok is going into gaming. May 22, 2022

Show notes

‘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

Sensational World of Civics

https://www.squizkids.com.au/civics/

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/view

Squiz Kids Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en

Got 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.

Friday, May 20 - It’s election time!; Taiwan’s Oreo pizza; the alligator that went to school; and Tanya Plibersek says be nice to teachers. May 19, 2022

Show notes

‘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 Q+A with the Opposition’s Tanya Plibersek

https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-specials/squiz-kids-qa-with-the-oppositions-tanya-plibersek/

Taiwan’s Oreo pizza: https://soranews24.com/2022/05/16/pizza-huts-new-oreo-pizza-is-like-nothing-weve-ever-seen-before/

Van Gogh Lego

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/van-gogh-lego-scli-intl/index.html

Sensational World of Civics

https://www.squizkids.com.au/civics/