Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Thursday, March 18 - Flood warning for Queensland; Czech chimps do Zoom; Kiwis win America’s Cup; and the bird that forgot its love song. Mar 17, 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

Chimpanzoom

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/mar/17/chimpanzee-zoom-czech-zoo-video-calls

Regent honeyeater

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/17/how-an-endangered-australian-songbird-regent-honeyeater-is-forgetting-its-love-songs

Close The Gap:

https://www.closingthegap.gov.au/

Q+A Tiger Keeper Call-Out

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.

Wednesday, March 17 - Helping our overseas neighbours; Spain’s three day weekends; all the Oscar nominated kids movies; and flying with the world’s biggest insect. Mar 16, 2021

Show notes

quiz 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

Meet the weta: the world’s biggest insect

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

Weta on a plane

https://www.news.com.au/travel/destinations/new-zealand/weta-on-air-new-zealand-flight-goes-viral/news-story/b340b272d1b5574b82bebbef57098ec8

Oscars animated film nominees:

Over The Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26DIABx44Tw

Shaun The Sheep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxRUSAIYieA

Onward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn5QmllRCn4

Wolfwalkers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_Z_tybgPgg

Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOsLIiBStEs

Q+A Tiger Keeper Call-Out

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.

Tuesday, March 16 - Protests in the streets; here comes the big wet; Beijing buried under sandstorm; and Sam Kerr, Beyonce and Tay Tay slay it. Mar 15, 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

Beijing sandstorm

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/mar/15/beijing-skies-turn-orange-as-sandstorm-and-pollution-send-readings-off-the-scale

https://twitter.com/shen_shiwei/status/1371287413113331712

Q+A Tiger Keeper Call-Out

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.

Monday, March 15 - Landslide election in WA; Rhode Island’s runaway cow; Dockers and Reds big sporting comebacks; and a Muppet on the Masked Singer. Mar 14, 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

Masked Singer: Kermit the Frog

https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/kermit-the-frog-the-masked-singer_n_604a1c80c5b6cf72d0948a3e?ri18n=true

Masked Singer characters

https://ew.com/tv/the-masked-singer-season-5-costumes/?slide=15b610d5-ab8c-4233-a983-f02579d50149#15b610d5-ab8c-4233-a983-f02579d50149

Q+A Tiger Keeper Call-Out

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.

Friday, March 12 - Cheap flights for all; Japan’s tsunami remembered; gold nuggets for dog sled winner; and it’s Mars Perseverance Q+A day! Mar 11, 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

Japan tsunami photo gallery

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/10/japans-2011-tsunami-then-and-now-in-pictures

What’s Up Fox?

Reading: https://www.booktopia.com.au/coding-for-beginners-using-scratch-rosie-dickins/book/9781409599357.html?source=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnKeCBhDPARIsAFDTLTLRtAm4q1ngZsUWu1FrIjWrTWuIzuBhHOOrjQsK-NMuXhP76bXpzlMaAnPBEALw_wcB

Listening: Leave The Door Open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adLGHcj_fmA

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 Mars scientist, Professor David Flannery Mar 11, 2021

Show notes

A kids only Q+A session with Professor David Flannery - the Australian scientist who helped build and send the Mars rover, Perseverance to the red planet.

Mars Perseverance Resources: for Prof. David Flannery Q+A

The Professor’s Story:

https://www.qut.edu.au/news?id=166153

Cool video explainer of Prof Flannery’s Mars mission:

https://youtu.be/tAiKxMiuNtU

ABC Radio interview with Prof. Flannery - as he explains his job:

https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/nasa-mars-mission-perseverance-touches-down/13171174

Good explanation of the Mars mission:

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/best-chance-in-my-lifetime-search-for-life-begins-after-mars-touchdown-20210219-p5741z.html

NASA footage of the Perseverance landing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4Fpg

First hi-definition images and video from the surface of Mars

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-26/nasa-releases-panoramic-photos-from-mars-perseverance-rover/13197190

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Thursday, March 11 - Green energy revolution; the great pirate boat journey; Cam Smith says bye-bye; and a space station on the Moon Mar 10, 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

Toy pirate ship found off Miami - tv report

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/toy-pirate-ship-makes-journey-from-scotland-to-miami/2398068/

Ollie and Harry Ferguson’s website

https://track-adventure.squarespace.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.

Wednesday, March 10 - Photoshop banned in soap ads; Russia’s frozen ballerina; Tassie’s wild deer problem; and making the recorder cool again. Mar 09, 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

Photoshop:

The Dove ad:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0JF4QxPpvM

Photoshopping real women into cover models:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRlpIkH3b5I

Swan Lake performed on frozen lake

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-56300514

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra recorder program

https://www.tso.com.au/recorder-lift-off/

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 9 - Girls are beating boys at school; Raccoons v. humans in Canada; the greatest dog race on Earth; and holidaying in space. Mar 08, 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

Iditarod explained:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMJQnp-1FnM

Nat Geographic video on dog sled racing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nVfFNbxX7s

10,000 calorie hamburger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESR_6GfZ7rI

Space Hotel

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/voyager-station-space-hotel-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.

Monday, March 8 - Inside a right royal affair; the mystery of the flying ship; a good day to be a Kiwi; and zoo animals enjoy the snow. Mar 07, 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

Incredible floating ship

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/mar/05/ship-hovering-above-sea-cornwall-optical-illusion

Animals play in snow

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/travel/2021/02/16/snow-play-zoo-animals-winter-storm-eg-orig.cnn

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