Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Thursday, 18 June: Theme parks are go; mystery of Swiss gold on a train; surfing the world's biggest barrel; and Elton John's surprise FaceTime. Jun 17, 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

Laura Macaulay: surf legend

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-17/laura-macaulay-first-woman-surf-the-right-wa-margaret-river/12335856

Elton John zooms school kids

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-shropshire-53071670/elton-john-blown-away-by-telford-students-music-video

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, June 17: Women's teams on top; toad vomit tablets; who wants a holiday to nowhere?; and Kayln Ponga signs up. Jun 16, 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, 16 June: Free the dolphins!; our close encounter with the Sun; the A-League returns; and Tamagotchi's back. Jun 15, 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:

The Sun:

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53045359

‘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 15 June: Statues fall to protesters; crocs that run standing up; Quade Cooper's trick shot; and Playstation 5 revealed. Jun 14, 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:

Upright crocs:

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53011567

PS5:

https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/11/21212989/ps5-playstation-5-console-announcement-design-hardware-specs-sony

Commodore 64 computer game console:

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/technology-19055707/commodore-64-turns-30-what-do-today-s-kids-make-of-it

‘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, June 12: Showdown over protests; the world's oldest grizzly has cubs; footy players take a knee; and Tik Tok neighbour pests. Jun 11, 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:

Grizzly and cubs:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jun/09/yellowstone-grizzly-bear-399-conservation

What’s Up Fox:

Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caoP4dj2oro

Reading: www.penguinbloom.com

Watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG1gU7fjBUk

‘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, June 11: Happy ending on Mt Disappointment; attack of the feral chickens; the AFL returns!; and your guide to the movie blockbusters. Jun 10, 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, June 10: World's first deep-sea astronaut; treasure hunt mania; World Cup here we come!; and Percy Jackson on TV. Jun 09, 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, June 9: Kiwis conquer COVID; Antarctica's clean air; Footy players dunked for charity; and tadpoles take over TikTok. Jun 08, 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

AFL’s Big Freeze:

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2020-big-freeze-6-live-list-of-participants-players-involved-fightmnd-ice-bath-sliders-video-funniest-moments/news-story/dadcc0ff60c07fd3d10907d836009134

Hannah’s tadpoles: https://www.tiktok.com/@.baby.frogs

TadpoleGirl: https://www.tiktok.com/@tadpolegirl

David Warner’s TikTok’ing via Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/davidwarner31/

‘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 June 5: Aussie home for Hong Kongers; Tokyo's scaled-back Olympics; Star Wars star steps up; and who wants to live in a house made of snot? Jun 04, 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

Snot palaces

https://apnews.com/4240b38444a7752d70a358c1e50be1a9

What The Fox:

Reading: http://www.johnmarsden.com.au/books/the_third_day_the_frost.html

Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhjTa_7Nq6Y

Watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn5QmllRCn4

‘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, June 4: Australia in recession; Slovenia's baby dragons; skateboard champ takes a tumble; and Bugs Bunny returns. Jun 03, 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

Baby dragons:

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/jun/03/baby-dragons-slovenia-cave-display-tourists-postojna-olms

Sky Brown skateboarder:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CA5_AfhgdhH/?utm_source=ig_embed

Wombat and koala love in:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=586786141959522

‘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.