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K-Pop - Your Shortcut... May 04, 2026

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Your Shortcut to... K-Pop

In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce explore what K-pop really is (hint: it’s much more than just music), how young performers train for years to become K-pop idols, and why fans all around the world are chanting, dancing, and waving light sticks — even when they don’t speak the language.

From the viral explosion of Gangnam Style to the global superstar success of BTS, this episode unpacks how a music genre from South Korea became a worldwide phenomenon — powered by talent, teamwork, and some seriously dedicated fans.

So whether you’re already a K-pop superfan or just K-pop curious… this is your Shortcut to understanding the music, the movement, and the magic.

🎧 Listen carefully — there’s a S’Quiz at the end!

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Saving Timmy the whale, and Baby Yoda’s big debut. May 03, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Saving Timmy the whale; Japan’s big bear problem; Fiji’s cyclone-predicting bees; and Baby Yoda’s big debut.

A humpback whale named Timmy got stuck near Germany—uh oh! But a team of helpers dug a channel and used a giant floating barge to guide him back to sea.

In Japan, bears are waking up from winter naps—and heading closer to towns! People are carrying bells to stay safe, while hoping there’s enough food in the forests to keep the bears happy (and away from humans).

In Fiji, bees might be better than weather apps! When they build hives close to the ground, it’s a sign a cyclone could be coming.

It’s Star Wars Day—May the Fourth be with you! Fans are celebrating, and adorable Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) is heading to cinemas in a new movie.

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The Real History of Star Wars - From the Vault May 02, 2026

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In this From The Vault episode, we rewind to uncover the real history behind the galaxy far, far away — exploring how events like the Vietnam War, ancient Rome, and even medieval knights helped shape the story.

From the rise of powerful empires to the rebels who fight against them, you’ll discover how real-world history inspired one of the most famous movie sagas ever made.

So, whether you’re a Jedi master or brand new to Star Wars… get ready to see it in a whole new way.

Why do cats land on their feet? Science Short May 01, 2026

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In this week’s Science Short, we explore how cats pull off this incredible trick without pushing off anything at all. It’s all thanks to something called the air-righting reflex, and a clever two-step twist that lets them rotate their bodies in mid-air.

We’ll break down how their super-flexible spine helps them turn, why height plays an important role, and what happens when they reach terminal velocity.

It’s not magic. It’s not luck.

It’s physics… with a furry twist.

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Apr 30, 2026

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A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

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King’s message of friendship, and Melbourne Storm’s fake news problem Apr 29, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

King’s message of friendship; China’s flying cars; Melbourne Storm’s fake news problem; and monkeys find a junk food antidote.

With the world feeling a bit fiery, King Charles III stepped in with a message: take a breath and be kinder.

At a massive car show in Beijing, flying cars that look like giant drones wowed crowds!

In Gibraltar, cheeky monkeys gobble junk food from tourists… then eat dirt to fix their tummy aches!

Sneaky fake stories about the Melbourne Storm are tricking fans online! Even Squiz-E the Newshound nearly fell for it.

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Remembering Port Arthur, and the world’s biggest snack store Apr 28, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Remembering Port Arthur; a running record tumbles; Chonkers the chunky sea lion; and the world’s biggest snack store

A peaceful gathering marked 30 years since the Port Arthur tragedy. Families and communities remembered loved ones and the changes that followed.

A giant sea lion named “Chonkers” is making waves in San Francisco! Weighing as much as a small car, he wobbles docks and surprises other sea lions.

At the London Marathon, runners smashed records! Two athletes ran the full race in under two hours, something once thought impossible.

A giant snack store is blowing minds! With 35,000 treats, including some very weird flavours. It’s like a theme park for your taste buds.

SEAGULLS! (Stop It Now)

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Vatican City - Squiz the World goes to... Apr 27, 2026

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Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.

Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re flying to Vatican City, the smallest country in the world, completely surrounded by Rome, and home to the Catholic Church.

From its beginnings as a marshy patch of land on the edge of ancient Rome to a place of emperors, early Christians, and centuries-old traditions, this tiny nation has a history that stretches back thousands of years.

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Ancient killer octopus discovered, and new evidence of life on Mars Apr 26, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Record crowds for ANZAC services; ancient killer octopus discovered; new evidence of life on Mars; and the world’s fastest corgis.

Early alarms rang across Australia as huge crowds gathered at dawn to remember brave soldiers.

Things got tense when Donald Trump had to leave a big dinner after shots were heard nearby!

In a hilarious race in Prague, speedy little corgies zoomed to see who was quickest over 100 metres.

Scientists uncovered clues of a MASSIVE ancient octopus—almost as long as two buses! This underwater giant ruled the seas millions of years ago.

The Curiosity Rover has discovered exciting clues on Mars—special molecules and signs of ancient water! Scientists think the red planet might once have been full of life.

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What causes thunder and lightening? Science Short Apr 25, 2026

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What’s really going on when the sky flashes and booms during a storm? ⚡🌩️

In this Science Short, inspired by a question from Squiz Kid Clancy in Lindfield, we unpack the science behind thunder and lightning.

Along the way, we’ll explore lightning as a giant spark, thunder as a shockwave (a bit like a mini sonic boom), what plasma is (yep — a fourth state of matter!), and why counting seconds after a flash can tell you how far away a storm is.

Plus — what to do to stay safe, and why hair standing on end is a sign to move fast.

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