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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 KidsFire and ice in wild summer onslaught, and Crikey! Robert Irwin’s a winner
Your daily kids news podcast. Fire and ice in wild summer onslaught; Colombia’s sunken treasure trove; AFLW final fever; and Crikey! Robert Irwin’s a winner…
Squiz KidsThe Social Media shake-up starts, and Batman makes us kinder.
Your daily kids news podcast. The Social Media shake-up starts; a big win in the Sumo ring; a self-portrait smashes records; and Batman makes us kinder. Big…
Squiz KidsSwitzerland - Squiz the World
Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land, taking the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people…
Squiz KidsCyclone Fina smashes Darwin, and Toy Story turns 30.
Your daily kids news podcast. Cyclone Fina smashes Darwin; Kenya’s maggot rubbish revolution; Toy Story turns 30; and Travis Head saves the day. Cyclone Fina…
Squiz KidsAussie Inventions that Changed the World - From the Vault
From WiFi to Google Maps, the black box to the bionic ear, this Shortcut uncovers the Aussie inventions that have changed the way the world works. Amanda and…
Squiz KidsWhy do we hiccup? Science Short
Watch this episode on YouTube. Why do we hiccup, and what’s actually happening inside our bodies when they strike? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie…
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 KidsNew rules for Roblox, and AFLW footy finals kick off.
Your daily kids news podcast. New rules for Roblox; AFLW footy finals kick off; Squiz-E sniffs a cricket fake; and Buddy the owl takes off. Big changes are…
Squiz KidsQuestion Time Takeover with Milton Dick MP
The Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives has one of the most important jobs in Canberra. Bryce chats with Milton Dick MP, the man whose job is to…
Squiz KidsAn Ice Age cold case, and a goanna goes to school.
Your daily kids news podcast. An Ice Age Cold Case; Germany’s fluffy traffic jam; a goanna goes to school; and our Hall of Fame heroes. A 39,000-year-old…
Squiz KidsPlanet Warriors - Energy Storage - Episode 6
Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change. This six-part…
Squiz KidsAncient caves new beginnings, and the world’s biggest spider web.
Your daily kids news podcast. Ancient caves new beginnings; world’s biggest spider web; deer in the tuck shop; and Wicked flies back for box office battle…
Squiz KidsThe Ashes - From the Vault
How did a joke “death notice” turn into one of sport’s greatest rivalries? In this classic Shortcut, Amanda and Bryce time-travel back to 1882 to uncover the…
Squiz KidsGeoengineering: Can science help cool the planet back down? Science Short
Watch this episode on YouTube. Can humans use science to help cool the planet? 🌏 In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explains geoengineering — the big…
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 KidsTree-climbing crocodiles, and America’s real-life mer-people.
Your daily kids news podcast. Tree-climbing crocodiles; America’s real-life mer-people; a coral baby boom; and a password problem goes viral. Scientists found…
Squiz KidsAstronauts stuck in space, and falcon watch grips Melbourne.
Your Daily Kids News Podcast. Astronauts stuck in space; Christmas feels in New York; Falcon watch grips Melbourne; and Bluey’s mega keepy-uppy. Oops! A chunk…
Squiz KidsPlanet Warriors - Bioenergy - Episode 5
Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change. This six-part…
Squiz KidsThe world stops for Remembrance Day, and Mouse the lion dog.
Your daily kids news podcast. The world stops for Remembrance Day; Kiwis win the footy; spelling bee champs take a bow; and Mouse the lion dog. At 11am on the…
Squiz KidsClever Critters - From the Vault
With FrogID Week hopping into gear, Christie dusts off a fun and fascinating Shortcut on Clever Critters. Rats that save lives... Frogs that pretend to be…
Squiz Kids3I/ATLAS: Is there an alien spacecraft heading towards us? Science Short
Watch this episode on YouTube Is 3I/ATLAS an alien probe zipping through our solar system — or just an icy wanderer from another star? We explain what…
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 KidsNew home for huge croc, and Mexico’s liver munching orcas
Your daily kids news podcast. New home for huge croc; Mexico’s liver munching orcas; Paddington Bear’s big musical; and spider robots in Antarctica? Old…
Squiz KidsHalf Yours makes history, and a lost cow comes home.
Your daily kids news podcast. Half Yours makes history; Spanish church reaches new heights; an influencer family packs up; and a lost cow comes home. As horses…
Squiz KidsPlanet Warriors - Geothermal Power - Episode 4
Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change. This six-part…
Squiz KidsKing Tut’s golden comeback, and mice in space .
Your daily kids news podcast. King Tut’s golden comeback; Dodgers win World Series; Kangaroos win the Ashes; and mice in space . Egypt’s famous boy pharaoh…
Squiz KidsCyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons - From the Vault
Christie shares one of our most popular Shortcuts after Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc in the Caribbean this week. We take you through WHAT cyclones…
Squiz KidsWhat is hibernation and will humans ever be able to do it? Science Short
Watch this episode on YouTube. First came Fat Bear Week, now it’s Fat Squirrel Week! But all that snacking isn’t just for fun — it’s for hibernation. So what…
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 KidsSquiz-E and the Haunted Headphones - A Spooky Halloween Tale
It’s Halloween night, and Squiz-E the Newshound is on patrol around Squiz Kids HQ — when he discovers a dusty old pair of headphones tangled in cobwebs. Join…
Squiz KidsStorm of the century smashes Caribbean, and Duke crowned top dog.
Your daily kids news podcast. Storm of the century smashes Caribbean; Duke crowned top dog; rise of the AI fakes; and Halloween at the zoo. Yikes! Jamaica and…
Squiz KidsFrench jewel thieves busted, and a huge hurricane hits Jamaica.
Your daily kids news podcast. French jewel thieves busted; a huge hurricane hits Jamaica; a message in a bottle; and a chunky Squirrel King Two sneaky crooks…
Squiz KidsPlanet Warriors - Tidal / Hydro Power - Episode 3
Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change. This six-part…
Squiz KidsSwitzerland’s rescue robots, and Halloween goes green.
Your daily kids news podcast. Christmas Island crab march; Switzerland’s rescue robots; Big weekend for Aussie sport; and Halloween goes green. It’s a sideways…
Squiz KidsHalloween - From the Vault
Bryce shares one of his favourite Shortcuts just in time for Spooky Season! We'll take you through WHERE Halloween comes from, WHY people dress up, and WHAT…
Squiz KidsWhy do bruises change colour? Science Short
Watch this episode on YouTube. In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Annabel and her dad Shaun ask the question: Why does our skin turn purple when we get bruised?…
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 Kids6-7 gets ready for Halloween, and AI Summaries under a cloud.
Your daily kids news podcast? Heatwave sweeps the east; Kangaroos shape up for Ashes; AI Summaries under a cloud; and 6-7 gets ready for Halloween. From…
Squiz KidsZombies march in Mexico City, and scooter bandits steal royal bling
Your daily kids news podcast. Zombies march in Mexico City; scooter bandits steal royal bling; a rare deal between leaders; and a holiday from hospital. When…
Squiz KidsPlanet Warriors - Wind Power - Episode 2
Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change. This six-part…
Squiz KidsDiwali celebrations light up, and a K-Pop Demon sing-along.
Your daily kids news podcast. Albo’s big meeting with Trump; Diwali celebrations light up; Teen pilots and record-breaking rowers; and a K-Pop Demon…
Squiz KidsThe Australian Gold Rush - From the Vault
Christie shares one of her favourite Shortcuts. Find out WHEN the Australian Gold Rush took place, WHO joined the hunt for gold, and WHAT lasting effects the…
Squiz KidsWhy do we sometimes get zapped by metal? Science Short
Watch this episode on YouTube. In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Zach asks the question: Why do we sometimes get zapped by metal? It's happened to all of 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. Watch this week's…
Squiz KidsRoblox warning for Aussie kids, and Australia votes for its favourite bird.
Your daily kids news podcast. Roblox warning for Aussie kids; England’s dinosaur super-highway; Instagram’s new rules for teens; and Australia votes for its…
Squiz KidsTears and cheers in Israel and Gaza; and Royal Conkers to the rescue.
Your daily kids news podcast. Tears and cheers in Israel and Gaza; two fearless felines; baseball goes Bananas; and Royal Conkers to the rescue. After years of…
Squiz KidsPlanet Warriors - Solar Power - Episode 1
Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change. This six-part…
Squiz KidsGood news for Gaza, and Tay Tay’s record breaks a record.
Your daily kids news podcast. Good news for Gaza; Venezuela’s peace prize winner; Diamonds netball clean sweep; and Tay Tay’s record breaks a record. Big news…
Squiz KidsScience of Skeletons - From the Vault
Bryce shares a Halloween-inspired Shortcut on the science of skeletons. LINKS Google Slides of Classroom Activities: Moon; Star; Sun Making a Dancing…
Squiz KidsWhy do we fart? Science Short
In this Squiz Kids Science Short: from trapped air and gassy bacteria to the reason they make different sounds (yes, even the squeaky ones), you’ll find out…
Squiz KidsAustraliana - Bumper Holiday S'Quiz
A quiz that's all about all things Australia! Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #37 - Solution
Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #37
Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #36 - Solution
Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #36
Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #35 - Solution
Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #35
Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #34 - Solution
Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning…
Squiz KidsHoliday Brainteaser #34
Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning…
Squiz KidsRoller Coasters - From the Vault
Roller coasters used to be called Russian mountains… and today they’re a school holiday favourite for thrill seekers everywhere. Hang on tight — and maybe keep…