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Squiz Kids

Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 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, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much

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11:06

Switzerland’s rescue robots, and Halloween goes green.

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/26

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 stampede! Over 100 million red crabs are dancing their way to the ocean on Christmas Island. From the land of chocolate and cheese comes… rescue robots! Magnecko climbs walls like Spider-Man and Roboa slithers like a super-snake, squeezing into tight spots to save lives. Australia’s sporting stars were on fire! Gout Gout sprinted like

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10:27

Halloween - From the Vault

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/25

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 the traditions of pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, and haunted houses are all about. For the full episode transcript, ⁠click here⁠. ⁠Click here⁠ to check out some spook-tacular classroom resources!

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2:17

Why do bruises change colour? Science Short

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/24

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? It looks dramatic — but there’s some seriously cool science behind those changing colours. Find out how your body recycles blood, one colour at a time! Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a

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8:28

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/23

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.

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9:38

6-7 gets ready for Halloween, and AI Summaries under...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/22

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 Sydney's scorching 39 degrees to Victoria’s wind-whipping chaos, spring in Australia is putting on a wild weather show! With bushfire warnings and outback towns hitting 46 degrees, it’s time to slap on sunscreen, hold onto your hats. In America, kids are swarming burger joints just to hear their order number called—yep, 6-7 mania has hit

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10:07

Zombies march in Mexico City, and scooter bandits...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/21

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 Aussie PM Anthony Albanese met US President Donald Trump, they didn’t just shake hands — they made a mega-deal on rare metals for tech gadgets and confirmed a huge submarine project. Four sneaky thieves in disguises broke into the Louvre and made off with priceless royal jewels — using power tools and scooters! Thanks to one Aussie

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12:29

Planet Warriors - Wind Power - Episode 2

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/20

Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change. This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in. In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an academic addresses the most common myths surrounding them. Each episode comes complete with ⁠a

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10:59

Diwali celebrations light up, and a K-Pop Demon...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/19

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 sing-along. Australia’s Prime Minister, Albo, is in the USA to chat with President Trump! The festival of lights, Diwali, is here – lighting up homes, skies, and hearts! Sixteen-year-old Byron flew around the whole planet! Meanwhile, two brave rowers paddled across the massive Pacific Ocean for five months straight. That’s oarsome! The KPop Demon

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11:58

The Australian Gold Rush - From the Vault

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/18

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 Gold Rush had on the nation of Australia. Grab your maps and your gold pans, because here we go! ⁠ClassroomResources⁠ LINKS Gold - Australian Government Geoscience: ⁠https://www.ga.gov.au/education/minerals-energy/australian-mineral-facts/gold⁠ Victorian goldfields for kids:

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2:14

Why do we sometimes get zapped by metal? Science Short

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/17

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, and it can sting, so what is causing the ZAAAAPPP!? Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed. Do

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8:43

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/16

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 Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: 'Why do we sometimes get zapped when we touch metal?'

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11:22

Roblox warning for Aussie kids, and Australia votes...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/15

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 favourite. Roblox might be fun, but experts are warning it’s not always safe. With millions of kids playing, new rules are coming to protect players under 17 – including limits on chatting. Palaeontologists in England just uncovered a 200-metre-long trail of massive dinosaur footprints – the longest ever found - left behind by bus-sized

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12:06

Tears and cheers in Israel and Gaza; and Royal...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/14

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 scary fighting, a ceasefire has brought a big deep breath to people in Israel and Gaza. England's wildest nut-smashing showdown crowned two new Conker champs! From Ray Ray’s roof-riding road trip to Mango the motorbike-riding mustering cat, these fearless felines are living their nine lives to the fullest! Baseball’s gone bonkers thanks

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10:11

Planet Warriors - Solar Power - Episode 1

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/13

Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change. This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in. In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an academic addresses the most common myths surrounding them. Each episode comes complete with a

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13:21

Good news for Gaza, and Tay Tay’s record breaks a...

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/12

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 from the Middle East—Israel and Hamas might finally stop fighting. If the ceasefire holds, prisoners will be swapped and peace talks can begin. Fingers crossed this pause leads to a peaceful future. Maria Corina Machado from Venezuela just won the Nobel Peace Prize! She’s been fighting for fair elections—even when banned from

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11:21

Science of Skeletons - From the Vault

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/11

Bryce shares a Halloween-inspired Shortcut on the science of skeletons. LINKS Google Slides of Classroom Activities: ⁠Moon⁠; Star⁠; ⁠Sun⁠ Making a Dancing Skeleton activity For the full episode transcript, click here.

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2:03

Why do we fart? Science Short

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/10

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 what’s really going on in your guts. Watch this episode on YouTube. Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know

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10:23

Australiana - Bumper Holiday S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/09

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 home or on that long school holiday road trip. ⁠What is Newshounds⁠⁠ - video explainer. Find out ⁠⁠more about Newshounds⁠⁠. Get started for free ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠. Check out the ⁠⁠Squiz Kids website ⁠⁠for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!

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1:59

Holiday Brainteaser #37 - Solution

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/09

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 throughout the school break.For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

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3:00

Holiday Brainteaser #37

Squiz Kids ·

2025/10/08

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 throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠

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