Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Tuesday, October 6 - Trump’s corona confusion; dinosaur shark cannibals; Ash Barty stays number one; and the space potty has lift-off! Oct 05, 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

Megladon teeth:https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ancient-megalodon-shark-teeth-cannabilism-womb

Space age potty:

https://apnews.com/article/business-spacex-archive-moon-f06581fe70515ae7608304af8e6a44fb

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, 25 September - Sideline spectators are go!; Space station dodges debris; rugby fest heads our way; and Justin Bieber’s school holiday hit. Sep 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

Soul: trailer

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

What’s Up Fox?

Reading: Woo’s Wonderful World Of Maths: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760554217/

Listening:

Watching: Doodle Chaos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcBn04IyELc

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, September 24 - Border opening bonanza; Japan’s giant robot; surfing the world’s biggest wave; and naughty cockies in suburban bin raid. Sep 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

Big ol’ robot

https://twitter.com/catsuka/status/1308068858541023232

Maya’s massive wave

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/22/sports/biggest-wave-surfed-nazare-maya-gabeira.html?action=click&module=Editors%20Picks&pgtype=Homepage

Naughty cockies

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-23/cockatoos-target-wheelie-bins-in-stanwell-park/12689462

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, September 23 - Race to save the whales; Egypt’s mummies uncovered; AFL footy finals revealed; and it’s Eddie Woo day! Sep 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

Mummies in Egypt

https://twitter.com/KhaledElEnany6/status/1302691902760849410

Dancing nuns and monks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp7aVYPa6QM

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.

Eddie Woo - Squiz Kids Q+A Sep 22, 2020

Show notes

A Q+A session with award-winning Aussie maths teacher, Australian of The Year, author and TV host, Eddie Woo ... where Aussie kids ask the questions.

LINKS:

Eddie's website: Mister Wootube: https://misterwootube.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.

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, September 22Whale rescue operation in Tassie; the world’s best-travelled surfboard; Japan’s oldest woman hits 117; and kindness rules on triathlon course. Sep 21, 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

World Rhino Day

https://www.worldrhinoday.org/

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 September 21 - Happy endings for missing duo; Japan’s supermarket robots; Australia’s Tour de France triumph; and how much would you pay for an ooshie? Sep 20, 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

Robot shelf stackers

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/14/business/robots-japan-supermarkets-spc-intl/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.

Friday September 18 - All aboard the flight to nowhere; America smashed by Hurricane Sally; Buttons the calf gets a wheelchair; and Squiz Kids goes for gold. Sep 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

Buttons the cow: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-17/buttons-the-paralysed-calf-takes-to-her-custom-wheelchair/12673604

Crocodile wrangling: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFIUdwvnbnF/?utm_source=ig_embed

What’s Up Fox

Reading: Guinness Book of World Records 2021 https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781913484071/

Listening: Over Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quFlP3cRCFs

Watching: Billy Elliott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im7n8HGOQMs

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, September 17 - World gets an ’F’ for conservation; Malaysia’s naughty selfie-monkey; Harry Styles says sorry; and Izzy’s cool koala world. Sep 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

Monkey selfie

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-54157459

Izzy’s Koala World:

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/meet-the-11-year-old-koala-whisperer-australia-s-new-conservation-superstar-20200916-p55w5p.html

Thailand’s duck run:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-16/ducks-clean-pests-from-rice-paddies-in-thailand/12668428

Australian Citizenship Day:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/celebrating-citizenship/australian-citizenship-day

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, September 16 - Sydney Olympics remembered; the ship with no crew; Adelaide hosts its first State of Origin; and the search for life on Venus. Sep 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

Olympic flame

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtUZDS7P5s4

Ship with no crew

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/technology-54154157

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.