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Squiz Kids
Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! Presented by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina, it's a 10 minutes of age-appropriate news , delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom. There's also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween…
Episodes
Squiz KidsDo things actually have colour? Science Short
Do things actually have colour... or is colour something our brains create? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we're switching off the lights and diving into…
Squiz KidsRoad Trip S'Quiz - The Human Body
In this special school holiday Bumper S’Quiz, we’re putting kids and adults to the ultimate human body knowledge test. From blood, bones and breathing to…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #64 - Solution
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #64
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #63 - Solution
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #63
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #62 - Solution
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #62
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #61 - Solution
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #61
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsEarthquakes and Volcanoes ... Your Shortcut - From the Vault
This week, we’re opening the Squiz Kids Vault to revisit a Shortcut first released in October 2021, all about earthquakes and volcanoes. After two powerful…
Squiz KidsLefties, Righties... and Paw Preferences . Do dogs have a favourite side like we do? Science Short
Why do some people write with their left hand while most of us use our right? And could your dog have a favourite paw too? In this Squiz Kids Science Short…
Squiz KidsRoad Trip S'Quiz - How Aussie are Ya?
In this special school holiday Road Trip S’Quiz, we’re putting kids and adults to the ultimate Aussie test. From national symbols and famous songs to football…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #60 - Solution
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #60
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #59 - Solution
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #59
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #58 - Solution
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #58
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #57 - Solution
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #57
Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution…
Squiz KidsSquiz the World goes to - The USA - From the Vault
This weekend, we're making the final stop on our special FIFA World Cup host nation tour as we head back into the Squiz Kids archives and board the Super Fast…
Squiz KidsHow do birds know which way to fly? Science Short
How do birds fly thousands of kilometres without getting lost? 🐦🧭 Birds make some of the most incredible journeys in the animal kingdom. They can cross oceans…
Squiz KidsKids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
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.
Squiz KidsAncient visitor from out of space, and Messi, Ronaldo and Socceroos in World Cup spotlight
Your daily kids news podcast. Ancient visitor from out of space; Messi, Ronaldo and Socceroos in World Cup spotlight; how to help parents online; and the cow…
Squiz KidsT. Rex was a late bloomer, and a spider builds a catapult
Your daily kids news podcast. Europe swelters in a heatwave; a boy unearths Viking treasure; T. Rex was a late bloomer; and a spider builds a catapult Europe…
Squiz KidsNepal - Squiz the World goes to...
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…
Squiz KidsSocceroos last chance to advance, and Bluey makes her indigenous debut
Your daily kids news podcast. Socceroos last chance to advance; Australia on bird flu alert; Bluey makes her indigenous debut; and London’s clever beaver…
Squiz KidsSquiz the World goes to - Canada
This weekend, our From the Vault adventure continues as we make our second stop on our journey through the three host nations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! We…
Squiz KidsHow can the same day be both the longest and the shortest day of the year? Science Short
Tomorrow marks one of the most remarkable moments in Earth's journey around the Sun... the June solstice. But how can the exact same day be the longest day of…
Squiz KidsKids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
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.
Squiz KidsMary the Tassie Devil comes home, and the Socceroos next big test
Your daily kids news podcast. Mary the Tassie Devil comes home; Marones level-up Origin; Socceroos next big test; and Merlin the duck wins the World Cup. After…
Squiz KidsA hopeful step towards peace, and 500-year-old potatoes unearthed
Your daily kids news podcast. A hopeful step towards peace; El Niño’s on the way; 500-year-old potatoes unearthed; and the White House hosts a cage fight…
Squiz KidsThe Philippines - Squiz the World goes to...
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…
Squiz KidsSuper Socceroos World Cup win, and the kid playing cricket for his country
Your daily kids news podcast. Super Socceroos World Cup win, Knicks win NBA championship, deep-sea whale graveyard, and the kid playing cricket for his…
Squiz KidsSquiz the World goes to Mexico - From the Vault
Pack your bags and grab your passport because this week’s From The Vault takes us south of the border to Mexico! As football fans around the world turn their…
Squiz KidsWhy are some flames blue? Science Short
🔥 Why Are Some Flames Blue? 🔥 Most of us think of fire as yellow, orange or red. But what about the blue flame on a gas stove? Or the green, purple and red…
Squiz KidsKids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
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.
Squiz KidsSpotlight: The Kids Taking Over the AFL Commentary Box
This week, we're bringing you a very special Squiz Kids Spotlight. Bryce chats with the stars of the upcoming 7 AFL Kids Call, where kids take over the…
Squiz KidsThe Philippines shaken by a mega quake, and NASA launches space underwear
Your daily news podcast. The Philippines shaken by a mega quake; NASA launches space underwear; Commonwealth Games qualifiers; and some mozzie misinformation…
Squiz KidsSA kids join Squiz-E’s gang, and a big bug bust
Your daily kids news podcast. SA kids join Squiz-E’s gang; a large-as-life foosball record; Roman ruins buried at school; and a big bug bust. South Australia…
Squiz KidsFootball Fever and the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup - Your Shortcut...
It's watched by billions of people. More than 200 national teams dream of qualifying. And when it's over, one team will be crowned the best on Earth. In this…
Squiz KidsInvasive Species - From the Vault
Cute rabbits. Fluffy cats. Tiny mice. They might look harmless, but some introduced animals have had an enormous impact on Australia's unique environment. In…
Squiz KidsWhy did dinosaurs like T. Rex have such tiny arms? Science Short
For years, scientists have puzzled over one of the most famous features in dinosaur history. Were those little arms useful? Were they a mistake of evolution?…
Squiz KidsKids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
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.
Squiz KidsThe case of the missing devil, and Operation Mozzie takes off
Your daily kids news podcast. The case of the missing devil; Operation Mozzie takes off; AFL’s Hawks fans in fake photo drama; and the World Cup’s unlikely…
Squiz KidsMega month of sport begins! And, the world’s largest paper plane?
Your daily kids news podcast. Mega month of sport begins; chalk art hits the road; a tiny turtle triumph; and the world’s largest paper plane? The Socceroos…
Squiz KidsThe History of Money: Boulders, Banks and Bitcoin - Your Shortcut...
In this episode of Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce explore the weird, surprising and sometimes downright bonkers history of money. From giant limestone…
Squiz KidsAmazing cave rescue in Laos, and the world’s best spellers
Your daily kids news podcast. Amazing cave rescue in Laos; a rare blue micromoon; big weekend for soccer fans; and the world’s best spellers. Five men trapped…
Squiz KidsEddie Mabo and Native Title - From the Vault
Who was Eddie Mabo… and how did one man help change Australian law forever? In this special From The Vault episode for Reconciliation Week, we revisit the…
Squiz KidsCould scientists really bring animals back from extinction… and should they? Science Short
What if a woolly mammoth wandered past your school oval… or a Tasmanian tiger trotted through the playground? In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we…
Squiz KidsKids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
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. Written and…
Squiz KidsWe’re off to the Moon! and Blues win first Origin
Your daily kids news podcasts. We’re off to the Moon!; Blues win first Origin; Squiz-E sniffs a fake; and Britain’s cheese rolling championships NASA wants…
Squiz KidsNational Reconciliation Week starts, and an Aussie astronaut’s invited to space.
Your daily kids news podcast. National Reconciliation Week starts; a student tractor take-over; some furry film stars; and an Aussie astronaut’s invited to…
Squiz KidsThe United Arab Emirates - Squiz the World goes to...
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…
Squiz KidsHopes for peace in Iran, and footy player breaks most games record
Your daily kids news podcast. Hopes for peace in Iran; footy player breaks most games record; the galaxy that ate another; and bringing dino-birds back from…
Squiz KidsThe Great Barrier Reef - From the Vault
This weekend, we’re heading beneath the waves to explore one of the most extraordinary places on Earth... Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. In this classic Squiz…
Squiz KidsWhat would happen if an asteroid the size of a blue whale hit Earth? Science Short
A blue-whale-sized asteroid zoomed surprisingly close past Earth this week... so naturally, we had questions. Would it wipe out humanity? Trigger a…
Squiz KidsKids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
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. Hey, adults! Find…
Squiz KidsKoalas caught in fake news, and meet one super tall baller.
Your daily kids news podcast. Mice plague hits Aussie farmers; Arsenal’s historic win; Koalas caught in fake news; and meet one super tall baller. Thousands…