Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Friday, November, 27 - It’s gonna be a wet one; Rocky the owl takes flight; Sydney Thunder win Big Bash semi; and Melbourne’s new penguin chicks. Nov 26, 2020

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

Rocky the owl: released

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLWF8myipT0

Gentoo penguin pebble procedure

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

What’s Up Fox?

Reading: The Ickabog: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-ickabog-j-k-rowling/book/9781510202252.html

Listening: Hawai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVD4hk652IE

Watching: Arthur Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tk-WZSqIGQ

Check out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squiz

www.thesquiz.com.au

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, November 26 - Here comes the heatwave; Utah’s desert aliens; ARIA award winners; and the puppy who took on a snake. Nov 25, 2020

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

Heatwaves explained

https://twitter.com/BOM_au/status/1331105508716113922

Utah’s mysterious monolith

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55056570

I Am Woman: ARIAs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXVC-w-e2c8

Wally the super-pup

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-11-25/wally-puppy-escapes-pythons-jaws-snake-attack-sunshine-coast/12918186

Squiz Kids Survey (Adults Only!):

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HKQ3H9G

Check out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squiz

www.thesquiz.com.au

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, November 25 - Queensland opens its border; Trump admits defeat -sort of; Croc explosion in the NT; and Charli d’Amelio breaks a record. Nov 24, 2020

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 (Adults Only!):

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HKQ3H9G

Check out our parent podcast and daily news email for adults: The Squiz

www.thesquiz.com.au

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, November 24 - Save the platypus; India’s amazing elephant rescue; Sydney kid makes basketball’s big-time; and Tay Tay scoops the pool. Nov 23, 2020

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

Elephant well rescue

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-55034537

Squiz Kids Survey (Adults Only!):

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HKQ3H9G

Check out our parent podcast + email: The Squiz

www.thesquiz.com.au

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, November 23 - Mask-off Monday for Victoria; US Air Force tracks Santa’s sleigh; Wallabies just hold on; and China’s moon mission. Nov 22, 2020

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

Santa Locator Dial-In Service (from Dec 1):

https://www.noradsanta.org/

The Squiz

www.thesquiz.com.au

Squiz Kids Survey (Adults Only!):

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HKQ3H9G

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, November 20 - Donut day for SA; Santa goes hi-tech; can the Pumas pounce on the Wallabies?; and the tiny Christmas owl that could. Nov 19, 2020

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

Super cute Xmas tree owl

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54996314

What’s Up Fox?

Reading: Kay’s Anatomy https://www.booktopia.com.au/kay-s-anatomy-adam-kay/book/9780241452943.html

Listening: Lovely Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s6VbOEnsgk

Watching: State of Origin highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s8RBz3p75w

Squiz Kids Survey (Adults Only!):

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HKQ3H9G

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, November 19 - South Australia in lockdown; Britain bans petrol cars; Queensland wins the State of Origin; and the tiger that just kept walking. Nov 18, 2020

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 (Adults Only!):

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HKQ3H9G

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, November 18 - Good news on the vaccine front; the world’s biggest Lego set; it’s State of Origin decider time; and Billie Eilish headlines Aussie music awards. Nov 17, 2020

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

SpaceX

Inside the capsule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT6BC68UzeY

Docking of the capsule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiVPWPAR4m0

Crew transfer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVMThyqlODA

Lego Coliseum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OpdRFuqVjU&feature=youtu.be

Vote for Squiz Kids in the Australian Podcast Awards

https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote

Squiz Kids Survey (Adults Only!):

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HKQ3H9G

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, November 17 - SpaceX has lift-off; Belgium’s million dollar pigeon; why video games are good for you; and the nobody’s normal celebration. Nov 16, 2020

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

Space X- Live Feed

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1328073539094626304

Million dollar pigeon

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-belgium-pigeon/belgian-racing-pigeon-flies-past-record-in-auction-idUSKBN27V0CH

Nobody is Normal TV ad:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-bDDeWzSQY

Vote for Squiz Kids in the Australian Podcast Awards

https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote

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, November 16 - ScoMo’s off to Japan; Egypt’s mummy-palooza; Argentina surprises the All Blacks; and Harry Styles wears a dress. Nov 15, 2020

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

Pumas lockdown training

https://twitter.com/SARugbymag/status/1327554547447963649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1327554547447963649%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sarugbymag.co.za%2Fwatch-los-pumas-training-lockdown%2F

Egypt’s mummy-palooza

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-54947258

Harry’s Vogue cover

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/harry-styles-vogue-cover-trnd/index.html

Vote for Squiz Kids in the Australian Podcast Awards

https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote