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The Space Race - From the Vault Feb 07, 2026

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Rockets. Rivalries. Moon landings. Mars missions.

In this episode of From the Vault, we rewind to one of the biggest science and politics stories of the last 100 years: the Space Race.

Why did countries suddenly start competing to leave Earth? How did World War II technology lead to rockets pointed at space instead of enemies? And why did the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union turn the sky into a global battleground?

Then, we fast-forward to today’s new space race: missions to Mars, powerful new space nations, and billionaire-backed companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin competing for the future beyond Earth.

Listen carefully — there’s a Squiz at the end!

What's the deal with the Dark Side of the Moon? Science Short Feb 06, 2026

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Does the Moon really have a dark side?

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we bust one of space’s biggest myths and explain why the Moon always seems to show us the same face. You’ll find out what the so-called “dark side” really is, why it isn’t dark at all, and how gravity slowly put the brakes on the Moon’s spin billions of years ago.

We explore what the Moon’s far side looks like, when humans finally saw it for the first time, and why scientists think it might be one of the quietest places near Earth... perfect for listening to the universe.

And yes… for the adults listening along, there’s even a tiny nod to Pink Floyd.

Science, space, and a little lunar myth-busting - all in just a couple of minutes.

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Feb 05, 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.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Winter Olympics kick off in Italy, and helping your parents fight fake news. Feb 04, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Winter Olympics kick off in Italy; the groundhog sees his shadow; SuperBowl for blind people; and helping your parents fight fake news.

Get your skates and snow boots ready — the Winter Olympics are here! With 3,000 athletes from 90 countries, plus pop star Mariah Carey and two stoat mascots named Tina and Milo.

Punxsutawney Phil popped out of his burrow in Pennsylvania and saw his shadow — which apparently means six more weeks of winter. He didn’t look too thrilled about it either.

This weekend’s Super Bowl is making history — not just with touchdowns, but with tech! A clever vibrating gadget will help blind fans feel the game as it happens.

Squiz-E the trusty Newshound is back, warning us about fake Facebook news and AI-tricked photos. Don’t let your grown-ups fall for scams!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Family saved from paddleboard peril; and Germany’s Spudpocalypse Feb 03, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Family saved from paddleboard peril; a spectacular sporting sorry; floofy pups chase Best in Show; and Germany’s Spudpocalypse

When strong winds swept his family out to sea, a brave 13-year-old swam for four hours through choppy waves to get help!

After accidentally hitting a judge with his serve, Yuji Nishida launched into a torpedo-style apology slide! The dramatic bowing impressed everyone — and he still helped win the match.

It’s the world’s most paws-itively fabulous dog event — the Westminster Dog Show is turning 150! With thousands of pooches prancing for trophies, it’s tail-wagging fun.

Germany’s swimming in spuds after its biggest potato crop in 25 years! Farmers are handing out free potatoes on the streets — schools, shelters, even zoos are digging in.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your Shortcut to... The Winter Olympics and Paralympics Feb 02, 2026

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They’re icy, they’re fast, and they involve people willingly hurtling downhill head-first at motorway speeds.

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to the Winter Olympics and Paralympics — the podcast where we explore the who, what, where, when, why and how behind one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

In this episode, Christie and Bryce head back to the very first Winter Olympics in 1924, before racing forward to the most spread-out Games ever, hosted across cities and mountains in Italy. Along the way, they explain the wild winter sports you’ll see on snow and ice, from skeleton and snowboarding to the brand-new Olympic sport of ski mountaineering — plus the Aussie athletes taking part.

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

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Moon mission starts its countdown, and falling iguanas in America’s big freeze. Feb 01, 2026

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Moon mission starts its countdown; Falling iguanas in America’s big freeze; here comes Groundhog Day; and Katseye crushes the Grammys.

Astronauts are about to zoom around the Moon in the Artemis II mission—the first time humans have gone this far in over 50 years!

Florida’s beaches might get snow (what?!), and chilly weather means iguanas are literally dropping from trees!

All eyes are on one very furry weather forecaster—Punxsutawney Phil! On Groundhog Day, he pops out to “predict” if spring is on the way.

It’s music’s biggest night—The Grammys! Katseye joins stars like Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar to battle for big-time awards.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Burke and Wills - From the Vault Jan 31, 2026

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It was the most expensive, ambitious — and disastrous — expedition in Australian history. And somehow, it’s also one of the most famous.

In this From the Vault Squiz Kids Shortcut, we rewind to 1860 and follow the ill-fated journey of Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills, who set out to become the first white explorers to cross Australia from south to north. What followed was a trail of poor planning, bad decisions, ignored advice — and heartbreaking consequences.

Listen carefully — there’s a Squiz at the end.

How many generations have ever lived? Science Short Jan 30, 2026

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How many generations have lived — and how do we even count that?

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explains how scientists use generations to measure time, why humans have racked up around 12,000 of them, and how today’s population explosion makes our moment in history a very unusual one. A quick, mind-bending look at humanity’s place in deep time.

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Jan 29, 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.

For the full episode transcript, click here.