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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 KidsA global squeeze on oil, and droids deliver fast food
Your daily kids news podcast. A global squeeze on oil; droids deliver fast food; Aussie athletic excellence; and a do-it-yourself quantum computer. Leaders are…
Squiz KidsPropaganda... Your Shortcut
It's been used in wars, shaped big moments in history, and today… it is popping up in your social media feed. But what exactly is propaganda — and how can you…
Squiz KidsCyclone Narelle packs a punch, and Tillies take a tumble
Your daily kids news podcast. Cyclone Narelle packs a punch; Historic win in SA; Tillies take a tumble; and Punch has a brand new friend. Cyclone Narelle…
Squiz KidsRefugees - From the Vault
What does it mean to leave your home and start again somewhere new? In this From the Vault episode, we revisit our Squiz Kids Shortcut to Refugees — exploring…
Squiz KidsWill humans ever evolve into something else? Science Short
What will humans look like in the future… and could we ever evolve into something completely different? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore how…
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 KidsCyclone chaos up north, and is that a mountain-climbing lion?
Your daily kids news podcast. Cyclone chaos up north; California’s super sticky traffic jam; a planet made of lava; and is that a mountain-climbing lion? A…
Squiz KidsBasketball madness in the US, and Demon Hunters conquer the Oscars
Your daily kids news podcast. Basketball madness in the US; Demon Hunters conquer the Oscars; the croc that hunted our ancestors; and the search for future…
Squiz KidsDr Karl - Squiz Kids Q+A
Science legend Dr Karl Kruszelnicki joins Squiz Kids for a very special Q+A — answering questions sent in by curious kids from around Australia. From the size…
Squiz KidsPetrol pump politics, and Oscar time in LA
Your daily kids news podcast. Petrol pump politics; Matildas through to semis; Oscar time in LA; and whale-munching micro fish. Ever noticed mum or dad…
Squiz KidsInvasive Species - From the Vault
Cute little bunnies. Fluffy cats. Tiny mice. They might look sweet and harmless — but in Australia, some introduced animals are causing big problems for our…
Squiz KidsAlgorithms - What even are they? Science Short
Algorithms are quietly running huge parts of the modern world — from the GPS directions that guide you to school, to the videos that pop up on your screen. In…
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 KidsNAPLAN gets underway, and tap water turn off in NT
Your daily kids news podcast. NAPLAN gets underway; Tap water turn off in NT; Tillies do or die match; and satellite crashes to Earth. Huge rains caused…
Squiz KidsIran’s footballers seek safety, and an emu at the Paralympics
Your daily kids news podcast. Iran’s footballers seek safety; NASA nudges an asteroid; an emu at the Paralympics; and a library filled with ants! Five Iranian…
Squiz KidsIran - Squiz the World goes to...
Squiz the World goes to... Iran Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia, and the world, on an…
Squiz KidsMatildas draw with South Korea, and news of a new Xbox
Your daily kids news podcast. International Women's Day on the football pitch; Matildas draw with South Korea; Sweden’s lolly Saturday; and news of a new Xbox…
Squiz KidsGirl Power - From the Vault
Today is International Women’s Day — a moment to celebrate the achievements of women and girls around the world. In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Amanda and Bryce…
Squiz KidsWhy are microplastics everywhere - even inside us? Science Short
From sports shirts and washing machines to sea salt and seafood, tiny pieces of plastic are travelling through our world in ways scientists never expected. In…
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 surprising fashion of black teeth, and a footballer’s seagull rescue
Your daily kids news podcast. A time machine for the nose; the surprising fashion of black teeth; a footballer’s seagull rescue; and AI fakes in the Iran war…
Squiz KidsMr Beast tops YouTube charts, and T-Rex on tippy toes
Your daily kids news podcast. Mr Beast tops YouTube charts; London’s hard drive heaters; T-Rex on tippy toes; and human brain cells learn to game. A new survey…
Squiz KidsWomen's Football (Soccer)... Your Shortcut
It’s a big month for football — with the Women’s Asian Cup now underway and the Matildas already on the scoreboard with a 1–0 win over the Philippines! To…
Squiz KidsSpecial Edition - Iran explained
In this special edition of Squiz Kids, Bryce hits pause on normal programming to explain the big news out of Iran. Over the weekend, the United States and…
Squiz KidsAncient Egypt - From the Vault
Travel back thousands of years to one of the world’s most fascinating civilisations in this From the Vault episode of Squiz Kids Shortcut — Ancient Egypt. It…
Squiz KidsWhat are the different States of Matter and why do they change? Science Short
Why does an ice cube melt… water boil… and steam disappear into thin air? This week’s Squiz Kids Science Short unpacks the states of matter — solids, liquids…
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 KidsTillies go for glory, and Kiwi bird makes berry bounce back
Your daily kids news podcast. Tillies go for glory; Ukraine’s sad anniversary; Kiwi bird makes berry bounce back; and the cave-dwelling cheetah mummies. Green…
Squiz KidsA pay rise for kids, and the Koala cupid strikes
Your daily kids news podcast. A pay rise for kids; robots master Kung Fu; the Koala cupid strikes; and a big record for tiny things. Pocket money is getting a…
Squiz KidsColombia - Squiz the World
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 KidsIs the Moon the eighth continent? And historic tortoise release on Galapagos Island
Your daily kids news podcast. Is the Moon the eighth continent?; Historic tortoise release on Galapagos Island; Aussie Olympic flag bearers revealed; and…
Squiz KidsIslam - From the Vault
Ramadan has begun — a special month observed by millions of Muslims around the world, marked by fasting during daylight hours, prayer, generosity, and time…
Squiz KidsAm I the same me I was five years ago? Science Short
In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explores what makes you… you. From the ancient Ship of Theseus to the science of cell turnover, brain rewiring and…
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 KidsAmerica honours a hero, and helping your grandparents on YouTube.
Your daily kids news podcast. Ramadan holy month begins; America honours a hero; the seabird who went to hospital; and helping your grandparents on YouTube…
Squiz KidsObama on extraterrestrials, and the fart facts project.
Your daily kids news podcast. Elephant sensory superhairs; a teaching prize triumph; Obama on extraterrestrials; the fart facts project. An art teacher turned…
Squiz KidsE-Bikes and E-Scooters... Your Shortcut
They’re electric. They’re fast. And they’re suddenly everywhere. In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce explore WHERE e-bikes and e-scooters came…
Squiz KidsGold rush in the mountains, and Bettongs bounce back from the brink
Your daily kids news podcast. Gold rush in the mountains; China’s robot revolution; Bettongs bounce back from the brink; and Ed Sheeran comes full circle…
Squiz KidsValentine's Day - From the Vault
With Valentine’s Day here, and millions of dollars being spent on roses, chocolates and cards, we’re unlocking the surprisingly wild story behind February 14…
Squiz KidsCan humans be part robot? Science Short
This week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore how robotic arms really work — from the tiny electrical signals your muscles send, to the clever sensors that…
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 KidsA shark in the Antarctic, and when politics gets sloppy.
Your daily kids news podcast. A shark in the Antarctic; kites dance in Pakistan’s skies; AI unlocks a Roman boardgame; and when politics gets sloppy…
Squiz KidsCall out for space cadets, and K-Pop Demon Hunters' new music.
Your daily kids news podcast. Call out for space cadets; Roblox in trouble again; Snow leopard patrol in the Himalayas; and K-pop Demon Hunters' new music…
Squiz KidsGreenland - Squiz the World
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 Bowl kicks off with Bad Bunny, and the Gruffalo has a granny.
Your daily kids news podcast. Winners and grinners at Winter Olympics; Deer rescued on frozen lake; Super Bowl kicks off with Bad Bunny; and the Gruffalo has a…
Squiz KidsThe Space Race - From the Vault
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…
Squiz KidsWhat's the deal with the Dark Side of the Moon? Science Short
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…
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 KidsWinter Olympics kick off in Italy, and helping your parents fight fake news.
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…
Squiz KidsFamily saved from paddleboard peril; and Germany’s Spudpocalypse
Your daily kids news podcast. Family saved from paddleboard peril; a spectacular sporting sorry; floofy pups chase Best in Show; and Germany’s Spudpocalypse…
Squiz KidsYour Shortcut to... The Winter Olympics and Paralympics
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…
Squiz KidsMoon mission starts its countdown, and falling iguanas in America’s big freeze.
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…
Squiz KidsBurke and Wills - From the Vault
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 KidsHow many generations have ever lived? Science Short
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…
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 KidsChina’s sad horse goes viral, and the great jellyfish beach invasion
Your daily kids news podcast. Back to school screen-time advice; China’s sad horse goes viral; the great jellyfish beach invasion; and the policeman who became…
Squiz KidsMexico goes KPop crazy, and The Demon goes down to Alcaraz.
Your daily kids news podcast. Mexico goes KPop crazy; The Demon goes down to Alcaraz; blazing bushfires to blasting blizzards; and Aussie kids make a movie…
Squiz KidsRemembering the Holocaust... Your Shortcut
January 27 marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945. And following the violent attack on Jewish…
Squiz KidsKatherine Bennell- Pegg , Australian of the Year 2026, Australia's first astronaut - Squiz Kids Spotlight
From Sydney to the stars, Katherine Bennell-Pegg is blazing a trail. Australia’s very first astronaut joins Christie under the Squiz Kids Spotlight to talk…
Squiz KidsSchool Holiday Catch-Up
School’s back for some of you this week, and so is Squiz Kids! To help you start the year feeling informed and ready, this Squiz Kids Catch-Up episode wraps up…