Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Thursday, July 2: TikTok banned in India; World UFO Day; Spain's airplane parking lot; and the A-League's crowded month; Jul 01, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

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 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.

Wednesday, July 1: Race to save our koalas; Malaysia's flying snakes; spy scandal at America's Cup; and Spot the robot dog. Jun 30, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

‘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.

Tuesday 30 June: Footy fixture chaos; solo sailor's epic trip; rugby codes face off; holiday in a Harry Potter house. Jun 29, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

‘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.

Monday 29 June: Lunar loo challenge; Facebook's pledge to fight racism; Chunk the Groundhog runs amok; and Warriors get a pep talk. Jun 28, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS

Spacestation Potty:

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/26/tech/nasa-moon-toilet-scn-trnd/index.html

Groundhog Chunk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCNI02jMWCs&feature=youtu.be

Hamilton at home:

https://youtu.be/VaRC643DEXU

‘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.

Friday 26 June: World Cup victory is ours!; Hajj cancelled by COVID; Dylan Alcott's tennis triumph; and Pokemon game bonanza. Jun 25, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS

World Cup victory dance:

https://twitter.com/TheMatildas/status/1276211848270897152

What’s Up Fox?

Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x5Qpk3ZNYU

Reading: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-boy-in-striped-pajamas-john-boyne/book/9780385751537.html

Watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngiK1gQKgK8

‘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.

Thursday, 25 June: Toot paper crisis returns; turtle tracking fitbits; who wants to be an orc?; and Minions invade Paris Jun 24, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

‘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.

Wednesday, 24 June: Australia unveils its supercomputer; German stinky fruit chaos; new rules for netball; and Instagram's gangsta grandma. Jun 23, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

‘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.

Tuesday, 23 June: Tik Tok vs. Trump; baby crocs on the loose; the Saharan dust cloud takes flight; and Batman's back in business. Jun 22, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS

Saharan dust plume

https://twitter.com/CIRA_CSU/status/1274025903220092930

‘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.

Monday, June 22: Operation Humpback; the year's shortest day; the Bomber's bummer of a weekend; and Beyonce's surprise single. Jun 21, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

‘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.

Friday, 19 June: Tennis champ fires up; Australia's own T-rex; India's virtual pets; and Pokemon Snap returns. Jun 18, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up for which you want a shout out? Maybe there’s a news story you want Squiz Kids to cover? Get in touch at https://www.squizkids.com.au/contact/.

LINKS

What’s Up Fox?

Reading: https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/book/bad-dad/

Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv6dMFF_yts

Watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw1NAXupaj0

‘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.