Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Wednesday, March 25: Police chase toilet paper thieves; Marble racing a viral sensation; Tokyo Olympics to be postponed; and how to speak fluent BTS. Mar 24, 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:

Marble racing:

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/23/sport/jelles-marble-runs-coronavirus-sport-spt-intl/index.html

BTS’ Korean message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAXeYfGbf0Y&feature=youtu.be

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 kids supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, March 24: No Olympics for Aussie athletes; the happiest place on earth; Hungry Hippos for old folk; and Boss Baby rules! Mar 23, 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:

Aged care hungry hippos: https://www.facebook.com/BrynCelynCareHome/videos/204605300797071/

Dancing zoo keeper: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-52000441/coronavirus-melbourne-zookeeper-s-livestream-dance-goes-viral

‘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.

Monday March 23: Borders close but schools stay open; AFL season suspended; meet the miracle sea-calf; and Dude Perfect in quarantine. Mar 22, 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:

Sea-calf:

https://www.facebook.com/Ranchsolutions/posts/2465230340456870

Roller chair hockey:

https://youtu.be/CATfjIHTQG4

‘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 20: Fortress Australia as our borders close; the ancient fish with human hands; Tigers beat the Blues; and story time with Olaf. Mar 19, 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:

Olaf’s story time:

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1OyKAYbznogKb

What’s Up Fox

Listening: Harry Styles, Adore You

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF-r5TtlT9w

Watching: Frozen 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi4LMpSDccc

‘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 19: PM says school is in; the world's weirdest jungle dweller; Alaska's epic dog sled race; and the Black Widow hits the pause button. Mar 18, 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:

Dog Sledding video:

https://iditarod.com/race/?vid=371316

Boss Baby Brody’s Nutcracker video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oPLyKWnCLg

‘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.

Wednesday, March 18: Aussies in race for coronavirus cure; robots rule in nursing homes; Roger crowned champion sheep dog; and Ariana Grande gets angry. Mar 17, 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:

Handwash challenge:

https://www.facebook.com/717545176/videos/10163073179040177/

Babe: the pig sheepdog

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

Coldplay’s Chris Martin home concert:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMBK9OfsKO4&feature=youtu.be

‘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.

Tuesday, March 17: Plenty of food despite panic buying; journey to the bottom of the ocean; short season for the AFL; and Olaf in your living room. Mar 16, 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/.

‘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.

Monday, March 16: Travellers quarantined - but school's still in; Saigon the elephant gets a playmate; our new world surf champ; and the unicorn puppy dog. Mar 14, 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:

Sam Bloom - surf champ:

https://www.isasurf.org/para-surfing/en/competition-day-4-highlights/

Rae: the unicorn pup

https://us.cnn.com/2020/03/14/us/unicorn-rae-puppy-ear-trnd/index.html

Narwhal the rescue puppy:

https://us.cnn.com/2019/11/13/us/narwhal-unicorn-puppy-tail-intl-hnk-scli/index.html

‘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 13: The Toy Story coronavirus connection; the rise of prawn plastic; the moo-ving story of a cow on the loose; and Katy Perry's toot paper. Mar 12, 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:

What The Fox:

Reading: Tomorrow When The War Began - https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781743548493/

Listening: Still Feel by Half Alive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOOhPfMbuIQ

Watching: The Mandalorian - https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/the-mandalorian

‘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 12: Oil and petrol and Russia and you; The Great Toot Paper Crisis Part II; giant crabs go on robbing spree; and Baby Yoda on a mission. Mar 11, 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/.

‘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.

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