Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Wednesday, April 22: Petrol bowser bonanza; kangaroos in Adelaide; the coolest photos of outer space; and colouring in the COVID.. Apr 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/.

LINKS:

Roo hops in Adelaide:

https://twitter.com/SAPoliceNews/status/1251721467189813250

Lexi’s Covid Colour Challenge

https://www.instagram.com/lex_loves_/?utm_source=ig_embed

Rosie’s Recipes - Nut-Free Honey Jumbles

https://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/recipes/honey-jumble-biscuits-recipe/fyo0rsxz

Squiz Kids is a 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.

Tuesday, April 21: Virgin's imminent skyfall; Harry and Megs hit back; turtles take Thailand; and our new baking obsession. Apr 20, 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:

Virtual car racing prang:

https://twitter.com/IndyCaronNBC/status/1251596729692151816

‘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, April 20: The music world says thanks; South Africa's bold as brass lions; tennis champs dig deep; and Disney takes down TikTok. Apr 19, 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:

Tom Moore walks for the NHS

https://people.com/human-interest/99-year-old-war-veteran-raises-19-million-walking-100-laps-uk-healthcare/

Lions on the road:

https://twitter.com/SANParksKNP/status/1250453004094001152

Italy’s rooftop tennis:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amFTHlj32yg

Disney Family Singalong

https://www.popsugar.com.au/entertainment/ariana-grande-disney-family-singalong-performance-video-47399832

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls0sFCbPbvA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJYWf78h4Vk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jpHZVssmDo

‘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, April 17: Could COVID bring world peace?; Viking shoes and horse pooh; the great AFL comeback; and The Mandalorian's secrets revealed Apr 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/.

LINKS:

What’s Up Fox

Reading: Jelly by Jo Cotterill https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/39595833-jelly

Listening: Orphans - Coldplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXKYA-zmzTY

Watching: The Mighty Ducks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK0SizOkbF4

‘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, April 16: The great back-to-school muddle; South Africa's concrete penguins; our accidental world record breaker; and Fortnite fans devo'd. Apr 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/.

‘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, April 15: App'ing our way out of COVID ; Kenya's first 'zonkey'; climbing Everest at home; and Drake breaks a record. Apr 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:

Meet the zonkey!

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/11/world/zebra-donkey-zonkey-kenya-trnd/index.html

UCLA medicos bust the moves:

https://twitter.com/NidaQadirMD/status/1246953772657631235

Simone Biles’ handstand challenge:

https://twitter.com/Simone_Biles/status/1249081262939287553?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Rosie’s Recipes: Easy Chocolate Cake

https://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/recipes/easy-chocolate-cake-recipe/1o3ld6ar?ref=group_collection_view%2Ccakes-and-baking&https://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/&utm_source=SEM&utm_medium=PPC_SEM&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaign%7D&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz77WxOSn6AIVxKiWCh0mhgHBEAAYBCAAEgKYOvD_BwE

‘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, April 14: The PM answers your questions; the world's most nail-biting space mission; Olympic swimming with yabbies; and a new Aussie DC comics superhero. Apr 13, 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.

Squiz Kids: Kids-only Coronavirus Q&A with Prime Minister Scott Morrison Apr 12, 2020

Show notes

Prime Minister Scott Morrison answers kids' questions about Coronavirus, in a kids-only Q&A.

Subscribe to Squiz Kids: https:www.squizkids.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.

And for the adults, check out The Squiz - a free weekday news email and podcast. Your shortcut to being informed: https://www.thesquiz.com.au .

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, April 9: All hail the Super Moon!; Hong Kong's piano truck; Roger Federer's big challenge; and Olaf and his shorts. Apr 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:

Pink Super Moon Gallery:

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2020/apr/07/aprils-pink-supermoon-in-pictures

Roger Federer’s Tennis Challenge:

https://twitter.com/rogerfederer/status/1247511322067185665

Culture List:

National Gallery of Victoria: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/virtual-tours/haring-basquiat/

Queensland Art Gallery: https://www.youtube.com/c/QAGOMA_Australia?sub_confirmation=1

Disney Animation shorts:

https://twitter.com/DisneyAnimation

‘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, April 8: Flatten that curve!; Easter camping home-style; Greece's piano prodigy; and Lady Gaga's throwing a party. Apr 07, 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:

Stelios’ Isolation Waltz:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZovpz8SpSE

‘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.