Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Wednesday, March 31 - Easter Holidays in limbo; bye bye La Nina; Chile’s parrot mummies; and the great asteroid fly-by. Mar 30, 2021

Show notes

Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, 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.

LINKS

Parrot mummies

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/29/americas/mummified-parrots-atacama-desert-scli-intl-scn/index.html

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, March 30 - School’s out in Brissie! Suez ship floats again; Formula 2’s new Aussie champ; and Godzilla and Kong bust a record. Mar 29, 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.

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, 29 March - High hopes for high tide in Suez; France’s famous bread stick; Australia’s fastest man; and the best cubby house ever! Mar 28, 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

Suez ship stranded - photos and video

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56547383

Funny Suez traffic report

https://twitter.com/JonHansenTV/status/1375538035551522821

Baguette goes for heritage listing

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56540232

Rohan’s Olympic sprint

https://twitter.com/Estrella_Sports/status/1375728820586643458

Up-inspired cubby house

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-28/father-builds-son-cubbyhouse-disney-house-pixar-up/100033818

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, March 26 - The Olympic torch is lit; Venice welcomes dolphins; the Aussie telescope in moon mission; and its tiger keeper Q+A day! Mar 25, 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

Taronga Tiger Q+A Links:

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i7ObnWWZ4pY

Watch on Taronga TV: http://TarongaTV.com

Venice’s dolphins

https://www.traveller.com.au/not-fake-news-dolphins-spotted-in-venice-lagoon-in-exceptionally-rare-visit-h1usvo

What’s Up Fox?

Reading: Tiger Daughter - https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/childrens/Tiger-Daughter-Rebecca-Lim-9781760877644

Listening: Justin Timberlake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuZE_IRwLNI

Watching: Superheroes without special effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZrSiCso9pU

The Fox’s Spotify Playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=a4aVF8R5Sc2jyOy1wlN_2Q

Extra Tiger Q+A Links

Tiger Cubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwqwutOSq3A&t=12s

Facts about Sumatran tigers: https://taronga.org.au/animals/sumatran-tiger

Taronga Tiger Cam 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U63FhBdr2E

Taronga Tiger Cam 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHEPDss4Q_s

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.

Squiz Kids Q+A with Taronga Zoo Tiger Keeper, Louise Ginman Mar 25, 2021

Show notes

A special edition of Squiz Kids Q+A, direct from Taronga Zoo - in podcast and on TV - in which the kids of Australia talk to tiger keeper, Louise Ginman.

WATCH our Taronga Tiger Q+A on TV !

via YouTube: https://youtu.be/i7ObnWWZ4pY

via Taronga TV: http://TarongaTV.com

Other Taronga tiger links:

Tiger Cubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwqwutOSq3A&t=12s

Facts about Sumatran tigers: https://taronga.org.au/animals/sumatran-tiger

Taronga Tiger Cam 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U63FhBdr2E

Taronga Tiger Cam 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHEPDss4Q_s

A special collaboration with Taronga Zoo - https://taronga.org.au/

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Thursday, March 25 - Biden’s bid for gun control; traffic jam in the Suez Canal; McLaren signs 13yo Formula One driver; and the letterbox loving swan. Mar 24, 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

Ship stuck in Suez Canal

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-24/ship-stuck-in-suez-canal-ever-given/100025314

13 year-old go-kart star

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

Letterbox loving swan

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-northamptonshire-56462299

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.

Wednesday, March 24 - Water, water everywhere; Iceland’s volcanic hot dogs; AFL’s record-breaking night; and Pokemon Go has competition. Mar 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

Satellite imagery of flooding

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/before-and-after-satellite-imagery-show-early-impact-of-nsw-floods-20210323-p57d9b.html

NSW Schools Safety Alert website

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety

NSW Schools Update App:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/nsw-school-updates-app

Iceland’s volcanic hotdogs

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/travel/2021/03/22/iceland-volcano-eruption-2021-mh-orig.cnn

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Tuesday, March 23 - Spiders, snakes and surfing cows in NSW floods; a goalie scores the match winner in Spain; and panda love in Paris. Mar 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

Cow rescues

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-56480142

Spiders escape to higher ground

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2021/mar/22/look-at-them-all-spiders-escape-to-higher-ground-during-nsw-floods-video

NSW Schools Safety Alert website

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety

NSW Schools Update App:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/nsw-school-updates-app

Giant pandas

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giant-panda#:~:text=Although%20females%20may%20give%20birth,young%20only%20every%20other%20year.

Mr Heilbronn’s classic catch

https://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/is-that-you-warnie-and-tubby-cricket-catch-in-queensland-goes-viral/news-story/555e40b3c1fd5d7a83bff9249fae0387

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Monday, March 22 - NSW goes under with more rain on the way; the happiest country in the world; women’s basketball fail; and Wally the wandering walrus. Mar 21, 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

House floats away

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-21/nsw-weather-event-sweeps-away-couples-home-on-wedding-day/13264610

NSW schools closed due to flooding:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety

NCAA women’s basketball fail

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-21/ncaa-apologises-for-weight-room-differences/100019746

Wally the walrus

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-56470235

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Friday, March 19 - Green shoots and job numbers; Florida’s photobombing manta ray; the footy returns to the MCG; and Usain Bolt’s chicken nugget feast. Mar 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

Giant manta ray photobomb

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/17/us/manta-ray-photobombs-surfer-trnd/index.html

Bullying No Way! video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6dDBgahVis

What’s Up Fox?

Reading: Tintin https://tintin.fandom.com/wiki/The_Crab_with_the_Golden_Claws

Listening: Justin Bieber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKMP2Woaf2E

Watching: Grammys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gz-eXFq01s