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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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16:48

The end of the dinosaurs - Your Shortcut...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/08/17

Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for more than 160 million years… then, 66 million years ago, almost all of them disappeared. In this Shortcut, Christie and Bryce fire up a time machine to visit the final days of the dinosaurs, discover how a thin layer of rock helped scientists work out what happened, and follow the chain of events after a giant asteroid struck Earth. Then they meet the survivors, including the dinosaur descendants still all around us today. Listen carefully. There’s a S’Quiz at the

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10:43

Operation Fairy Penguin, and Socceroo’s Michael...

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2026/08/16

Your daily kids news podcast. Operation Fairy Penguin; Earthquake in Indonesia; Socceroo’s Michael Jackson moment; and the world’s ugliest dog. Roll up those tiny sleeves! Victoria is launching an enormous operation to vaccinate thousands of fairy penguins against bird flu. The ground is rumbling again, with powerful earthquakes striking parts of Indonesia following other major quakes and volcanic eruptionsaround the world. Nestory Irankunda is taking his fancy footwork to Portugal! Who is the

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12:08

Science that was Wrong - For National Science Week......

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2026/08/15

It’s National Science Week, and what better time to celebrate one of the most important things about science: sometimes, it gets things wrong.People once believed the Earth was at the centre of the universe, illness was caused by an imbalance of blood, phlegm and bile, and maggots simply appeared from rotting meat. So how did we go from those ideas to the science we know today? This week, we’re heading back into the Squiz Kids Vault for our Shortcut to Science That Was Wrong, where Christie and

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4:08

Why does cutting an onion make you cry? Science Short

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2026/08/14

Felix, from Hunters Hill, wants to know why slicing into an onion can leave our eyes stinging and tears streaming down our faces.In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie breaks into the onion’s tiny chemical security system, discovers how cutting it releases an irritating mist into the air, and reveals why a blunt knife may make things even worse. Plus, do any of those strange onion-chopping tricks actually stop the tears?

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9:16

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

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2026/08/13

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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9:16

The President, the plane and secret escape, and a...

Squiz Kids ·

2026/08/12

Your daily kids news podcast.The President, the plane and secret escape; Wallaby on the run in Netherlands; a Bunnings sausage saga; and shark scientists on hurricane watch. It sounds like a spy thriller: a president, a super-secure jumbo jet and a secret escape involving a catering container! Catch me if you can! A runaway wallaby has spent six months hopping around the Netherlands. Forget weather balloons — scientists are recruiting sharks! No, the Bunnings sausage sizzle hasn’t been

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11:51

A total eclipse over Europe, and Aussie teens make...

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2026/08/11

Your daily kids news podcast.A total eclipse over Europe; Colombia’s earthquake emergency; Aussie teens make their mark; and Brisbane’s underwater light show. The Northern Hemisphere is getting a cosmic double feature! A total solar eclipse will briefly turn day to darkness before the Perseid meteor shower lights up the night. Rescuers and volunteers are working through rubble after Colombia’s strongest earthquake this century. World records, gold medals… and an election campaign! Young

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30:56

Andy Griffiths - You and Me and the Gigantic...

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2026/08/10

Squiz Kids Q+A with kids' author extraordinaire Andy Griffiths. Andy braves the Hot Seat for the fifth time with his new book... You and Me and the Gigantic Knucklehead. From what Andy's favourite snack is when he's writing, to where he gets his funniest ideas, whether there's an idea too gross to put in a book, and whether he's ever laughed so hard that he needed to stop writing.... The Squiz Kids crowd ask all the tough questions, and Andy gives some surprising answers!

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10:14

It’s Census time in Oz, and Minecraft comes to...

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2026/08/09

Your daily kids news podcast. It’s Census time in Oz; Brazil’s capybara invasion; Mice plague a feast for owls; and Minecraft comes to Switch 2. Australia, prepare to be counted! Census night is rolling around, giving the country a giant snapshot of who lives where and how we live. Move over politicians... there are some new rodents in the house! A pair of curious capybaras wandered into a parliament building in Brazil. Australia’s mouse plague has produced an unexpected winner: barn owls! With

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13:15

The James Webb Space Telescope... Your Shortcut -...

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2026/08/08

The James Webb Space Telescope has been sending back extraordinary images of newborn stars, distant planets and some of the earliest galaxies ever seen. So, this week, we’re blasting open the Squiz Kids Vault and revisiting our Shortcut to the telescope that some people call the Just Wonderful Space Telescope.Join Amanda and Bryce as they discover HOW the JWST works, WHAT its first spectacular images revealed, and WHY scientists believe studying distant galaxies and planets could help us better

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13:12

Bird Flu Has Reached Australia… Now What? Science Short

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2026/08/07

Bird flu has reached Australia, but what exactly is H5N1, how does it spread, and what can families do to be prepared?In this special Science Short, Christie speaks with Dr Tiggy Grillo from Wildlife Health Australia about how bird flu affects birds and other animals, how Australia prepared for its arrival, and what scientists are watching for now. They also explain whether people and pets can catch it, how families can help protect backyard chickens and other animals, and exactly what kids

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8:46

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

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2026/08/06

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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10:05

Rocket crashes into the Moon, and escaped lion fake news

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2026/08/05

Your daily kids news podcast.Rocket crashes into the Moon; Guatemala’s fire volcano erupts; Escaped lion fake news; and New Zealand’s ducks breathe a sigh of relief. A runaway rocket booster has slammed into the Moon at more than 8,000 km/h, kicking up a giant cloud of lunar dust. People living near Guatemala's Volcano Fuego have been evacuated as lava and ash pour from the mountain. After three years on the run, a feral cat nicknamed "Nine Lives" has finally been captured in New Zealand,

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10:09

Aussie bird flu outbreak worsens, and Spider-Man’s...

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2026/08/04

Your daily kids news podcast.Aussie bird flu outbreak worsens; Spider-Man’s massive weekend; Salty sea dogs ride the waves; and some very Hungry Hippos Wildlife experts are urging Australians to keep their distance after bird flu was found in wild seabirds. If you spot a sick or dead bird, remember the golden rule: look, don't touch. One family in the United States has set a lightning-fast Hungry Hungry Hippos world record. Dozens of talented dogs hit the surf at the World Dog Surfing

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20:01

Understanding Racism - Your Shortcut...

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2026/08/03

Why do humans sort people into groups? What happens when those groups become “us” and “them”? And how can fear, stereotypes and repeated messages make unfair ideas seem true? With jellybeans, tigers, and magpies, this episode helps kids understand that racism isn’t only found in history books, and it doesn’t always arrive shouting. Sometimes it can show up in everyday assumptions, jokes, exclusions or stereotypes. We’ll look at Australia’s history, including racism towards First Nations people and

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10:54

Curtain closes on Commonwealth Games, and how polar...

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2026/08/02

Your daily kids news podcast.Curtain closes on Commonwealth Games; Our shortcut to racism; Astronauts float back to Earth; and how polar bears keep cool in zoos. Australia has wrapped up a spectacular Commonwealth Games campaign, finishing miles ahead on the medal tally. After eight months aboard the International Space Station, three astronauts are back on Earth! With Europe sweltering through summer, zoo keepers in Prague gave their polar bears tonnes of ice to roll, slide and play in. A

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10:23

The Marvel Cinematic Universe... Your Shortcut - From...

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2026/08/01

How are Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Panther, Thor and the Guardians of the Galaxy all connected? They’re part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, a gigantic collection of movies and TV shows whose characters and storylines exist in one connected world. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day arriving in cinemas, we’re swinging into the Squiz Kids Vault for a Shortcut first released in August 2021. Find out how the MCU began, who helped create its best-known superheroes and what goes into making a

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2:02

A Special Saturday Plea from Bryce

Squiz Kids ·

2026/08/01

We’d love your feedback! Help us make Squiz Kids even better by completing our short listener survey. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll go into the draw to win a $250 THE ICONIC fashion voucher. Just remember to select Squiz Kids. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Click here to take the survey.]

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4:52

Will humans ever stop breaking world records? Science...

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2026/07/31

Faster. Higher. Stronger. From Australian sprint stars Lachlan Kennedy and Torrie Lewis to record-breaking swimmers and sports stars, athletes keep pushing beyond what once seemed humanly possible. But surely we can’t keep getting faster, higher and stronger forever… can we? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie investigates why world records keep tumbling, how training and technology help athletes improve, and whether our brains sometimes apply the brakes before our bodies have truly reached

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9:11

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

Squiz Kids ·

2026/07/30

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. We’d love your feedback! Help us make Squiz Kids even better by completing our short listener survey. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll go into the draw to win a $250 THE ICONIC fashion voucher. Just remember to select Squiz Kids. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Click here to take the survey]⁠

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