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T. Rex was a late bloomer, and a spider builds a catapult Jun 23, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Europe swelters in a heatwave; a boy unearths Viking treasure; T. Rex was a late bloomer; and a spider builds a catapult

Europe is sweltering through a powerful heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in some places.

A school rock hunt turned into a real-life treasure hunt when a six-year-old in Norway discovered a 1,200-year-old Viking sword.

Scientists have documented a brand-new spider that catches ants using a tiny silk catapult!

Scientists now think T. rex kept growing until it was around 40 years old. That's 15 years longer than they first believed. Imagine still getting taller long after you'd finished school! 🦖

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

Nepal - Squiz the World goes to... Jun 22, 2026

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Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.

Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we're flying to Nepal, a country where the world's tallest mountains rise into the clouds, colourful prayer flags dance on the breeze, and legends tell of a mysterious creature with giant footprints roaming the snowy peaks.

So buckle up as we journey to the roof of the world and take a Squiz at Nepal!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

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More facts about Nepal

The legend of The Yeti

Momo Recipe

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina.

Socceroos last chance to advance, and Bluey makes her indigenous debut Jun 21, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Socceroos last chance to advance; Australia on bird flu alert; Bluey makes her indigenous debut; and London’s clever beaver solution.

Australia’s World Cup hopes are hanging in the balance after a tough loss to the USA.

Bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time after being found in a seabird in Western Australia.

A family of beavers has helped stop flooding near a London train station by building dams and slowing the flow of water. 🦫

Small island nation Curaçao celebrated a massive World Cup moment after earning its first-ever point with a scoreless draw.

Bluey is being translated into Yolŋu Matha for NAIDOC Week, sharing the much-loved Aussie show in one of Australia's First Nations languages.

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Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.

Squiz the World goes to - Canada Jun 20, 2026

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This weekend, our From the Vault adventure continues as we make our second stop on our journey through the three host nations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

We explore the world's second-largest country, Canada. From towering Rocky Mountains and roaring Niagara Falls to maple syrup, polar bears, ice hockey and some of the friendliest people on Earth, we'll discover what makes Canada such an amazing place to visit.

🎧 Suitable for curious kids aged 8 to 108.

How can the same day be both the longest and the shortest day of the year? Science Short Jun 19, 2026

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Tomorrow marks one of the most remarkable moments in Earth's journey around the Sun... the June solstice. But how can the exact same day be the longest day of the year for some people and the shortest for others?

In this episode of Squiz Kids Science Shorts, we uncover the science behind the solstice, bust the myth that seasons are caused by Earth's distance from the Sun, and discover how our planet's tiny 23½-degree tilt changes everything.

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Jun 18, 2026

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A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

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Mary the Tassie Devil comes home, and the Socceroos next big test Jun 17, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Mary the Tassie Devil comes home; Marones level-up Origin; Socceroos next big test; and Merlin the duck wins the World Cup.

After two weeks on the run, Mary the Tasmanian Devil has finally been found!

A pet duck named Merlin has become an unlikely World Cup celebrity after photos of him wearing a tiny Mexican football jersey went viral.

Queensland turned the tables in a huge second-half comeback to defeat NSW 44–24, setting up a winner-takes-all State of Origin decider.

Squiz-E is warning that AI can create convincing fake videos of famous people saying things they never said.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

⁠All about Solstice⁠

Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.

A hopeful step towards peace, and 500-year-old potatoes unearthed Jun 16, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

A hopeful step towards peace; El Niño’s on the way; 500-year-old potatoes unearthed; and the White House hosts a cage fight.

After more than 100 days of fighting, Iran and the United States appear to be moving closer to a peace agreement.

Scientists are watching a giant patch of warm ocean water as El Niño begins to develop. The natural climate pattern could bring hotter, drier weather to Australia.

Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered freeze-dried potatoes that are around 500 years old.

The White House swapped speeches for sport this week, hosting a mixed martial arts event on its famous lawn.

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The story of Andrew Jackson and the giant cheese.

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

The Philippines - Squiz the World goes to... Jun 15, 2026

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Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.

Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we're flying to the Philippines, an island nation made up of more than 7,000 tropical islands where powerful volcanoes, earthquakes and typhoons help shape everyday life. From colourful jeepneys and bustling basketball courts to giant whale sharks, tiny mouse-deer, karaoke parties and delicious purple ube ice cream, there's always something surprising waiting around the next corner.

So, buckle up and get ready to explore the Philippines.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina.

Adobo recipe

Ube recipes

The Jeepney

The Philippine mouse-deer

Super Socceroos World Cup win, and the kid playing cricket for his country Jun 14, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Super Socceroos World Cup win, Knicks win NBA championship, deep-sea whale graveyard, and the kid playing cricket for his country.

Australia kicked off its World Cup campaign with a brilliant 2-0 win over Turkey.

After more than five decades of waiting, the New York Knicks are NBA champions again!

Scientists have uncovered a huge underwater whale graveyard deep beneath the Indian Ocean.

Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on the verge of making history for India.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett

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