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Hopes for peace in Iran, and footy player breaks most games record May 24, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Hopes for peace in Iran; footy player breaks most games record; the galaxy that ate another; and bringing dino-birds back from extinction.

The world is watching closely as hopes rise for a truce in the Iran conflict.

Scientists are hoping to bring the giant moa back from extinction using super-clever artificial eggshell technology.

AFL great Scott Pendlebury made history by playing a record-breaking 433rd game.

From meteors blazing overhead to galaxies gobbling neighbours and rockets zooming skyward, space has been busier than a school playground at lunchtime.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.

The Great Barrier Reef - From the Vault May 23, 2026

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This weekend, we’re heading beneath the waves to explore one of the most extraordinary places on Earth... Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

In this classic Squiz Kids Shortcut, Bryce and Amanda unpack why the reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, what coral reefs actually are (spoiler: coral is alive!), and why scientists are worried this incredible underwater ecosystem could be in trouble.

Along the way, discover a dazzling world packed with turtles, whales, sharks, clownfish, coral spawning, tiny creatures called polyps, and more biodiversity than you can poke a snorkel at.

Perfect for curious kids who love the ocean, animals, science… or just really cool facts.

Hosted by Bryce Corbett and Amanda Bower

Researched by Amanda Bower

What would happen if an asteroid the size of a blue whale hit Earth? Science Short May 22, 2026

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A blue-whale-sized asteroid zoomed surprisingly close past Earth this week... so naturally, we had questions.

Would it wipe out humanity? Trigger a dinosaur-style disaster? Smash into the ocean and cause giant tsunamis? Or explode in the sky before it even reached the ground?

In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we unpack what would actually happen if an asteroid about the size of a blue whale hit Earth, why where it lands matters, the giant explosion over Russia that flattened millions of trees, and how scientists are already protecting Earth by tracking space rocks and even nudging them off course.

Space science, giant explosions, dinosaurs, NASA and asteroid-bumping experiments? Yep. This one’s a beauty.

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz May 21, 2026

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A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Hey, adults! Find out more about The Squiz; listen to the podcast or sign up to the newsletter here.

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

Koalas caught in fake news, and meet one super tall baller. May 20, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Mice plague hits Aussie farmers; Arsenal’s historic win; Koalas caught in fake news; and meet one super tall baller.

Thousands upon thousands of mice are swarming Aussie farms, sneaking into homes, machinery and even bedrooms!

Football fans in London erupted in celebration as Arsenal finally won the English Premier League after a 22-year wait.

A towering Aussie basketball teen is catching NBA attention, while speedy young runners are racing into headlines.

Squiz-E has uncovered fake online claims about koalas and renewable energy. The lesson? Don’t believe everything you scroll past—put on your detective hat, ask questions and always STOP, THINK and CHECK

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett

Huge dinosaur discoveries, and an ancient ship beneath a car park May 19, 2026

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Your daily news podcast.

Huge dinosaur discoveries; an ancient ship beneath a car park; a giant wearable robot revealed; and a whale-sized asteroid zooms by

Scientists have uncovered a super-rare stegosaur skull in Spain and a gigantic long-necked dinosaur in Thailand!

Workers digging under a car park in Spain struck something incredible—a 500-year-old shipwreck.

A giant robot suit in China is turning science fiction into science fact! People can climb inside, switch between two or four legs, and stomp around like movie heroes.

An asteroid the size of a blue whale zoomed surprisingly close to Earth after scientists spotted it only days earlier.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina.

Australia's Humpback Highways - Your Shortcut... May 18, 2026

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Thousands of giant humpback whales are on the move right now along Australia’s coastline… travelling one of the longest migrations of any mammal on Earth. In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce head out onto the ocean to explore the incredible “Humpback Highway”, the giant whale migration routes that run along both the east and west coasts of Australia.

Along the way, they uncover where humpback whales travel each year, why mums migrate thousands of kilometres to give birth in warmer waters, and how industrial whaling nearly wiped humpbacks out forever.

Fasten your life jacket, grab your binoculars, and join us on one of nature’s greatest journeys.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

For the big people listening, Kate and Claire from The Squiz take a deeper look at Australia’s incredible annual whale migration. Listen here.

This episode was hosted by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina

Research by Christie Kijurina

Roblox in the spotlight, and Magic Round footy delivers May 17, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Roblox in the spotlight; Delta does us proud in Vienna; Magic Round footy delivers; and the hot dog munching fox.

Researchers say some games inside Roblox may encourage kids to spend money and even learn gambling-style habits. [link requires subscription]

Delta Goodrem wowed Eurovision fans in a sparkling dress covered in thousands of crystals, finishing fourth in Europe’s wildest music contest.

Thousands of rugby league fans flooded Brisbane for NRL Magic Round, cheering through rain, tackles and try celebrations.

Boston is building a gigantic soccer ball ahead of the FIFA World Cup and a foxy hotdog thief.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Mars - From the Vault May 16, 2026

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Mars has fascinated humans for centuries — but why are scientists and billionaires so determined to get there?

In this week’s From The Vault episode, we revisit the Squiz Kids Shortcut to Mars and explore the race to send humans to the Red Planet.

Discover how far away Mars really is, why it looks red in the night sky, and what makes it strangely similar to Earth despite freezing temperatures and giant dust storms.

It’s a story about exploration, curiosity and one enormous question: could the first person to walk on Mars already be sitting in a classroom somewhere on Earth? 🚀🔴

How do some animals regrow body parts and why can't we? Science Short May 15, 2026

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What if humans could regrow lost arms or legs the way some animals can?

In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore the incredible science of regeneration: from lizards that regrow tails to axolotls capable of rebuilding limbs, spinal cords and even parts of their brains.

Could this research one day help humans regrow damaged body parts too?

Grab your lab coat, and let’s explore one of the wildest abilities in nature.