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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, toys,

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4:15

What would happen if an asteroid the size of a blue...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/22

A blue-whale-sized asteroid zoomed surprisingly close past Earth this week... so naturally, we had questions.Would it wipe out humanity? Trigger a dinosaur-style disaster? Smash into the ocean and cause giant tsunamis? Or explode in the sky before it even reached the ground? In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we unpack what would actually happen if an asteroid about the size of a blue whale hit Earth, why where it lands matters, the giant explosion over Russia that flattened millions of

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9:40

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/21

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 out more about The Squiz; listen to the podcast or sign up to the newsletter here. Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

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9:52

Koalas caught in fake news, and meet one super tall...

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2026/05/20

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 upon thousands of mice are swarming Aussie farms, sneaking into homes, machinery and even bedrooms! Football fans in London erupted in celebration as Arsenal finally won the English Premier League after a 22-year wait. A towering Aussie basketball teen is catching NBA attention, while speedy young runners are racing into headlines. Squiz-E

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10:14

Huge dinosaur discoveries, and an ancient ship...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/19

Your daily news podcast.Huge dinosaur discoveries; an ancient ship beneath a car park; a giant wearable robot revealed; and a whale-sized asteroid zooms by Scientists have uncovered a super-rare stegosaur skull in Spain and a gigantic long-necked dinosaur in Thailand! Workers digging under a car park in Spain struck something incredible—a 500-year-old shipwreck. A giant robot suit in China is turning science fiction into science fact! People can climb inside, switch between two or four legs,

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10:53

Australia's Humpback Highways - Your Shortcut...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/18

Thousands of giant humpback whales are on the move right now along Australia’s coastline… travelling one of the longest migrations of any mammal on Earth. In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce head out onto the ocean to explore the incredible “Humpback Highway”, the giant whale migration routes that run along both the east and west coasts of Australia. Along the way, they uncover where humpback whales travel each year, why mums migrate thousands of kilometres to give birth in warmer

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8:25

Roblox in the spotlight, and Magic Round footy delivers

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/17

Your daily kids news podcast. Roblox in the spotlight; Delta does us proud in Vienna; Magic Round footy delivers; and the hot dog munching fox. Researchers say some games inside Roblox may encourage kids to spend money and even learn gambling-style habits. [link requires subscription] Delta Goodrem wowed Eurovision fans in a sparkling dress covered in thousands of crystals, finishing fourth in Europe’s wildest music contest. Thousands of rugby league fans flooded Brisbane for NRL Magic Round,

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11:26

Mars - From the Vault

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/16

Mars has fascinated humans for centuries — but why are scientists and billionaires so determined to get there?In this week’s From The Vault episode, we revisit the Squiz Kids Shortcut to Mars and explore the race to send humans to the Red Planet. Discover how far away Mars really is, why it looks red in the night sky, and what makes it strangely similar to Earth despite freezing temperatures and giant dust storms. It’s a story about exploration, curiosity and one enormous question: could the

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3:55

How do some animals regrow body parts and why can't...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/15

What if humans could regrow lost arms or legs the way some animals can?In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore the incredible science of regeneration: from lizards that regrow tails to axolotls capable of rebuilding limbs, spinal cords and even parts of their brains. Could this research one day help humans regrow damaged body parts too? Grab your lab coat, and let’s explore one of the wildest abilities in nature.

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9:11

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/14

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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11:03

Rise and rise of womens’ sport, and here comes...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/13

Your daily kids news podcast.Rise and rise of womens’ sport; Myanmar’s massive ruby find; seeing through virus misinfo; and here comes Eurovision. Women’s sport is booming, with huge crowds, big TV audiences and more athletes turning pro. A giant ruby weighing 2.2 kilograms has been discovered in Myanmar. At 11,000 carats, it’s a sparkling monster of a gemstone. Eurovision is back with wild songs, sparkly outfits and lyrics that make your brain do cartwheels and Australia’s Delta Goodrem is in

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10:48

The facts about hantavirus, and Nollywood’s night of...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/12

Your daily kids news podcast.The facts about hantavirus; Nollywood’s night of nights; huge-mouthed humpbacks; and a goalpost goof-up Passengers from around the world are being carefully flown home after a rare virus outbreak on a cruise ship near South America. Experts say it’s serious, but thankfully, it's much harder to spread than COVID. At Nigeria’s biggest entertainment awards, stars rocked outfits covered in crystals, giant sculptures… and even 500 loaves of bread! Humpback whales have

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12:40

Tanzania - Squiz the World goes to...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/11

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 people. Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re flying to Tanzania, a spectacular East African country famous for the Great Migration, where millions of animals thunder across the Serengeti plains each year. Along the way, we’ll climb mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, discover some of the oldest human footprints ever

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10:46

Minions and Lego in meme warfare, and David...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/10

Your daily kids news podcast.Minions and Lego in meme warfare; Venice’s arty toilets; UFO files released; and David Attenborough honoured with a wasp. AI-made videos using Lego characters and Minions are flooding the internet during the war in Iran. Experts call it “meme warfare." At the famous art festival in Venice, crowds are lining up to see… toilets. Yep, a bizarre artwork turns toilet water into clean water in front of visitors. The US government released secret reports about UFO

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13:59

Vanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria - From the...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/09

With flu season making its annual return, we’re heading back into the Squiz Kids vault to revisit one of our most fascinating and slightly gross Shortcuts. In Vanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria, we explore the diseases that once terrified people around the world, from scurvy on the high seas to the Black Death, polio and smallpox. Along the way, uncover some of the strange and surprising ways people tried to treat illness before modern medicine, and explain how science has helped control, and

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3:15

How do we smell? Science Short

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/08

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore what smell actually is, how your brain recognises different scents using patterns of signals, and why smell has been one of the most mysterious senses for scientists to understand. Plus, we take a look at brand new research from Harvard Medical School revealing a hidden “map” inside the nose. It’s a fascinating look at one of your body’s most powerful — and surprising — senses… hiding right under your nose.

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10:07

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/07

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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10:40

Japan’s pop concert prayers, and a Tigers fan goes viral

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/06

Your daily kids news podcast.Meteors and comets in night’s sky; Japan’s pop concert prayers; Tigers fan goes viral; and fighting deepfake photos. This month, the night sky is putting on a spectacular show! In Tokyo, music fans are visiting a special shrine hoping for luck in scoring tickets to their favourite bands. A young Wests Tigers fan was caught crying after his team’s tough loss—but things turned around when Nicho Hynes sent him a kind message. The Prime Minister of Italy shared a fake

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9:39

Met Gala costume masterpieces, and a donkey in disguise

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/05

Your daily kids news podcast.Met Gala costume masterpieces; kiwis comeback to the capital; a donkey in disguise; and gallery goers strip off. At the famous Met Gala in New York City, celebrities rocked outfits that looked like walking artworks! In Wellington, the iconic kiwi bird is making an amazing comeback! After nearly disappearing, hundreds are returning thanks to a huge community effort. People in Armenia were shocked to see a zebra roaming the streets… until they realised it was actually

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11:14

K-Pop - Your Shortcut...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/04

Your Shortcut to... K-Pop In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce explore what K-pop really is (hint: it’s much more than just music), how young performers train for years to become K-pop idols, and why fans all around the world are chanting, dancing, and waving light sticks — even when they don’t speak the language. From the viral explosion of Gangnam Style to the global superstar success of BTS, this episode unpacks how a music genre from South Korea became a worldwide phenomenon —

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9:27

Saving Timmy the whale, and Baby Yoda’s big debut.

Squiz Kids ·

2026/05/03

Your daily kids news podcast. Saving Timmy the whale; Japan’s big bear problem; Fiji’s cyclone-predicting bees; and Baby Yoda’s big debut. A humpback whale named Timmy got stuck near Germany—uh oh! But a team of helpers dug a channel and used a giant floating barge to guide him back to sea. In Japan, bears are waking up from winter naps—and heading closer to towns! People are carrying bells to stay safe, while hoping there’s enough food in the forests to keep the bears happy (and away from

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