Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Thursday, August 6 - Wild weather ahoy; Taiwan’s plane ride to nowhere; Roger Federer’s rooftop surprise; and the dancing llama craze. Aug 05, 2020

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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

Snow in Melbourne

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/05/snow-falls-in-melbourne-victoria-and-tasmania-as-icy-weather-blows-in

Roger Federer’s rooftop surprise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxJ4Z56mglM

Dancing llama

https://www.tiktok.com/@yos_uwu/video/6851604133032496389

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thsquiz.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, August 5 - Trump takes on TikTok; SOS saves stranded sailors; attack of the zombie cicadas; and Sky Brown, skating legend. Aug 04, 2020

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‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Kids Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thsquiz.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, August 4 - Snow in Tassie; woolly mammoths in Russia; Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One blow out; and Taylor Swift rules Oz. Aug 03, 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

Snow in Tassie

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-03/snow-alert-for-hobart-as-cold-front-bound-for-tas/12518408

National Aboriginal Children’s Day:

https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au/

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thsquiz.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, August 3 - Home school’s back for Victoria; Miami’s insta-famous fish; Astronauts splash down!; and South Australia’s 12 year-old catwalk star. Aug 02, 2020

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‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into your daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

LINKS

Oval the tail-less fish:

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-53615146/an-underwater-webcam-in-the-port-of-miami-has-become-a-lockdown-sensation

Syriah and Winnie: a pair of model models

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-02/aboriginal-model-with-vitiligo-to-debut-in-london/12512812

Winnie: https://www.instagram.com/p/CB83MAEFObx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thsquiz.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, July 31 - The search for life on Mars; the no-name Kiwi albatross; Netball-a-palooza; and the world’s tallest giraffe. Jul 30, 2020

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‘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 morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

LINKS

NASA Live Stream

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21X5lGlDOfg&feature=emb_title

Albatross cam

https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/albatrosses/royal-albatross-toroa/royal-cam/

What’s Up Fox?

Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqayk2I5EAA

Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL8_l3-PeSU

Watching: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80244332

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thsquiz.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 July 30 - Queensland closes its border; New York’s rat dogs; Thor: the insect version; and Billie Eilish’s new music. Jul 29, 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 morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thsquiz.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, July 29 - Outback emu ban; Saudi Arabia’s scaled back hajj; the footy festival begins; and the escape artist eel. Jul 28, 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 morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thsquiz.com.au

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

LINKS:

Rosie's Recipes for Fluffy Pancakes: https://www.squizkids.com.au/rosies-recipes/best-fluffy-pancakes/

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Tuesday, July 28 - A record we didn’t want to break; Daisy the not-so-agile mountain dog; Mars rock returns; and the ultimate choc-chip. Jul 27, 2020

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‘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 morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

LINKS

Wild weather and coastal erosion:

https://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/coastal-nsw-on-high-alert-as-low-pressure-system-stirs-big-swells-20200727-p55fu9.html

Daisy the mountain dog

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cumbria-53543367

World’s best choc chip

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-24/tesla-designer-re-engineers-the-chocolate-chip-for-dandelion-sf

Turia Pitt Research Resources:

Turia video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHoAdZfm7eE

Turia video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AQXXMqUPuA

Turia Pitt website: www.turiapitt.com

Send your Turia Pitt questions to: squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thsquiz.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, July 27 - Project Koala is launched; why crying is good for you; the bear in the backyard pool; and Taylor Swift’s surprise new album. Jul 26, 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 morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

LINKS

Chile’s forest dogs:

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-latin-america-53532912/the-sisters-regrowing-forests-helped-by-their-dogs

Bear in pool

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/25/us/huge-black-bear-in-pool-trnd/index.html

Turia Pitt Research Resources:

Turia video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHoAdZfm7eE

Turia video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AQXXMqUPuA

Turia Pitt website: www.turiapitt.com

Send your Turia Pitt questions to: 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, July 24 - The race to Mars has lift-off; return of the blimps; Dylan Alcott takes on bullies; and Roblox vs Fortnite. Jul 23, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thsquiz.com.au

LINKS

What’s Up Fox?

Reading: https://www.eoincolfer.com/artemis-fowl

Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-TUbdr6jGU

Watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vivBx21jYC0

What’s Up Fox Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=Lqpks0CwTkOOzarLEb3Uzg

Turia Pitt Research Resources:

Turia video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHoAdZfm7eE

Turia video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AQXXMqUPuA

Turia Pitt website: www.turiapitt.com

Send your Turia Pitt questions to: squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

‘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 morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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