Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Wednesday, September 1 - China bans video games; AFL Grand Final goes to Perth, why scientists are collecting dugong poo; and Wally the walrus finds a home. Aug 31, 2021

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Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, 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.

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Swysh

Personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars

https://heyswysh.com/

Wally the walrus clambers aboard

https://twitter.com/buitengebieden_/status/1432452752341340167

More Wally

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58279480

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, August 31 - Historic day in Afghanistan; Mississippi River flows backwards; our Paralympic heroes; and Nandi, the 11 year-old rock star. Aug 30, 2021

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‘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.

LINKS

Swysh

Personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars

https://heyswysh.com/

Afghan girls robotics team

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/afghanistans-all-girls-robotics-team-escapes-to-doha/2021/08/20/4578373f-5859-4561-bdfb-a544f6597dad_video.html

Hurricane Ida cam: https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2021/aug/30/locked-off-camera-shows-devastating-power-of-hurricane-ida-video

Cow does drive-thru

https://nypost.com/2021/08/29/cow-spotted-in-a-car-at-mcdonalds-drive-thru/

Nandi Bushell smashes it with Foo Fighters: https://video.link/w/y0X6c

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, August 30 - Hurricane Ida bears down; Switzerland’s flying cows; Swifts do it again in netball final; and Woody the wonderdog calls it a day. Aug 29, 2021

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Swysh (Sponsored)

Personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars

https://heyswysh.com/

‘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.

LINKS

Swysh

Personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars

https://heyswysh.com/

List of storm names for 2021

https://www.almanac.com/content/hurricane-names-hurricane-season

Swiss cows on the mooo-ve

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-58369772

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, August 27 - The four-legged whale dinosaur; the 7,000 year old teenager; it’s Super Netball grand final time; and how to tell if your cat likes you. Aug 26, 2021

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Swysh (sponsored)

Personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars

https://heyswysh.com/

‘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.

LINKS

Swysh

Personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars

https://heyswysh.com/

Four-legged whale dinosaur

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/phiomicetus-anubis-fossil-whale-egypt-paleontology/100409290

Cool Experiments for Science Week:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, August 26 - The Covid class conquers NAPLAN, lost and found in the woods, the end of a rock and roll era, and the Paralympic party gets started. Aug 25, 2021

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‘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.

LINKS

Recommended to Squiz Kids by a professional drummer, here are three classic Rolling Stones songs, with Charlie Watts providing his signature, subtle beats:

Start Me Up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGyOaCXr8Lw

Miss You

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hic-dnps6MU&list=PL11CC59281C5FDFB3&index=2

Emotional Rescue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iw_BE_X9sA

Cool Experiments for Science Week:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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Wednesday, August 25 -Swooping magpie season; why T-rex was a fussy eater; why humans aren’t horses; and the new Spider Man trailer is here. Aug 24, 2021

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‘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.

LINKS

Squiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJW

Swysh

Personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars

https://heyswysh.com/

Magpie Alert website

https://www.magpiealert.com/

Spiderman Trailer

https://twitter.com/SpiderManMovie/status/1429981786386403330

Cool Science Experiments:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, August 24 - Operation Evacuate; Kenya’s big animal count; Our gold medal boccia hope; the 5 year-old who did a 200 day walk. Aug 23, 2021

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.

LINKS

Squiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJW

Swysh

Personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars

https://heyswysh.com/

Daniel Michel: boccia champ

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuVIOuWDAjF/

Kenya’s big animal count

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-58281212

Cool Science Experiments:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, August 23 - Paralympics here we come!; Antarctic air drop rescue mission; Giants, Demons big weekend; and babbling bats and high-fiving apes. Aug 22, 2021

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.

LINKS

Squiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJW

Swysh

Personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars

https://heyswysh.com/

Squiz Kids Q+A with Paralympian Tian Taylor

https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-specials/squiz-kids-qa-with-paralympian-tyan-taylor/

Extreme home delivery to Antarctica: https://www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2021/airdrop-delivers-critical-supplies-to-mawson-research-station/

Cool Science Experiments:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/21/from-mentos-in-a-bottle-to-playing-with-rainbows-science-experiments-children-can-do-at-home?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, August 20 - Flying doctors to the rescue; Robots do parkour; why Ed Sheeran loves to fail; and the teen pilot flying around the world. Aug 19, 2021

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.

LINKS

Squiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJW

Swysh

Personalised video messages from your favourite sports stars

https://heyswysh.com/

Robots do parkour

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-18/boston-dynamics-atlas-robots-parkour-ai-technology/100386354

Teen pilot Zara Rutherford’s Journey:

https://flyzolo.com/

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, August 19 - Look out! The mice are back; the 10 year-old skate park king; Dua Lipa’s Elton John moment; and beware the bear in the bin. Aug 18, 2021

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.

LINKS

Squiz Kids Survey … (just for adults!)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWMQFJW

Elton John + Dua Lipa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qod03PVTLqk

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

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas