Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Tuesday, April 7: Australia's Pacific Island rescue mission; Canada's feral pig explosion; NRL to be played in a bubble; and the hidden cost of gaming. Apr 06, 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 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.

Monday, April 6: Easter Bunny gets the green light; the oldest skull ever found; cricket goes back to its roots; and the Gruffalo does social distancing. Apr 05, 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:

Gruffalo social distancing

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52149055

Gruffalo Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGruffalo/

‘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 3: Spider species spectacular; how to turn back time; Canada's frozen hair fest; and the Norris Nuts meet the Fox. Apr 02, 2020

Show notes

LINKS:

Spider dance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYIUFEQeh3g&feature=youtu.be

Canada’s hair freezing contest:

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/hair-freezing-contest-canada/index.html

Jack Black’s Quarantine Dance:

https://twitter.com/jackblack/status/1245398845086818304

What’s Up Fox?

Reading: Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow:

https://www.hachette.com.au/jessica-townsend/nevermoor-the-trials-of-morrigan-crow-nevermoor-1

Watching: The Norris Nuts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYd0us2OtW4d4-1cfpT2ktw

Listening: What The Fox Lockdown Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=A_aWtCSVSyuDxjqBuncSYg

‘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 2: Lobster Air takes flight; The Great Welsh Goat-vasion; Taronga TV brings the zoo to you; and a new Harry Potter audio book. Apr 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/.

LINKS:

Taronga TV:

https://taronga.org.au/taronga-tv

The Great Welsh Goat-vasion:

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/31/europe/wild-goats-wales-streets-lockdown-scli-gbr/index.html

Roger Federer trick shots:

https://twitter.com/rogerfederer/status/1244696825602473988

‘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 1: April Fools' Day put on ice; bear hunt goes global; Olympics back on track; and the surprise new Avengers film. Mar 31, 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, March 31: JobKeeper scheme unveiled; moon bricks made from astronaut wee; Formula One miracle workers; and could gaming be good for your health? Mar 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/.

LINKS:

Astronaut wee bricks:

https://www.cnet.com/news/astronauts-could-use-their-own-pee-to-build-future-moon-habitats/

‘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, March 30: PM says: be more bear; The world's oldest man; Green Lantern fights dragons; and Baby Shark is back. Mar 29, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up or a special school event 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 Shark Wash Your Hands:

https://youtu.be/L89nN03pBzI

‘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 kids supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, March 27: School's out for Easter; the OJ price jump; Daniel Riccardo goes lo-tech; and the baked potato song. Mar 26, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up or a special school event 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:

Baked potato song:

https://twitter.com/RealMattLucas/status/1242543250533203968

What's Up Fox:

Reading: Hitchiker's Guide To The Galaxy:

https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy-douglas-adams/book/9781509808311.html

Listening: Khalid - Know Your Worth:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-j159LFwGw

Watching:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAxhAF9ZzbA

‘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 kids supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, March 26: Kindness rules amid coronavirus; the great plane parking lot squeeze; Bindi gets married; and David Walliams' big book giveaway. Mar 25, 2020

Show notes

Got a birthday coming up or a special school event 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:

Nick Heath: the daily life commentator:

https://twitter.com/nickheathsport/status/1239937525365575680

David Walliams’ big book giveaway:

https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/

‘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 kids supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Squiz Kids: Coronavirus Explained Mar 25, 2020

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In this special episode of Squiz Kids, we asked Dr Ginni Mansberg YOUR questions about Covid-19, or the Coronavirus. Because it's a kids world too.