Podcast
Squiz Kids
Hosted by Squiz Media · EN
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, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much more).
Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or visit the Squiz Kids website.
PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here.
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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
Yesterday00:10:25Tap to summarizeA 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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Ancient visitor from out of space, and Messi, Ronaldo and Socceroos in World Cup spotlight
2d ago00:11:41Tap to summarizeYour daily kids news podcast. Ancient visitor from out of space; Messi, Ronaldo and Socceroos in World Cup spotlight; how to help parents online; and the cow on a beach. A comet older than Earth itself is racing through our solar system after travelling for billions of years across the galaxy. The World Cup is heating up, with Lionel Messi setting a new scoring record while Australia prepares for a crucial clash against Paraguay. Matilda the Highland calf had the time of her life on her first trip to the beach. Squiz-E has uncovered AI-generated videos pretending to show TV presenter Nat Barr saying things she never said. For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.
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T. Rex was a late bloomer, and a spider builds a catapult
3d ago00:10:02Tap to summarizeYour daily kids news podcast. Europe swelters in a heatwave; a boy unearths Viking treasure; T. Rex was a late bloomer; and a spider builds a catapult Europe is sweltering through a powerful heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in some places. A school rock hunt turned into a real-life treasure hunt when a six-year-old in Norway discovered a 1,200-year-old Viking sword. Scientists have documented a brand-new spider that catches ants using a tiny silk catapult! Scientists now think T. rex kept growing until it was around 40 years old. That's 15 years longer than they first believed. Imagine still getting taller long after you'd finished school! 🦖 For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina
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Nepal - Squiz the World goes to...
4d ago00:13:33Tap to summarizeEach 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 Nepal, a country where the world's tallest mountains rise into the clouds, colourful prayer flags dance on the breeze, and legends tell of a mysterious creature with giant footprints roaming the snowy peaks. So buckle up as we journey to the roof of the world and take a Squiz at Nepal! For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: More facts about Nepal The legend of The Yeti Momo Recipe Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina.
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Socceroos last chance to advance, and Bluey makes her indigenous debut
5d ago00:09:43Tap to summarizeYour daily kids news podcast. Socceroos last chance to advance; Australia on bird flu alert; Bluey makes her indigenous debut; and London’s clever beaver solution. Australia’s World Cup hopes are hanging in the balance after a tough loss to the USA. Bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time after being found in a seabird in Western Australia. A family of beavers has helped stop flooding near a London train station by building dams and slowing the flow of water. 🦫 Small island nation Curaçao celebrated a massive World Cup moment after earning its first-ever point with a scoreless draw. Bluey is being translated into Yolŋu Matha for NAIDOC Week, sharing the much-loved Aussie show in one of Australia's First Nations languages. For the full episode transcript, click here. Read and sign up for Christie's News for Teachers Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.
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Squiz the World goes to - Canada
6d ago00:11:54Tap to summarizeThis weekend, our From the Vault adventure continues as we make our second stop on our journey through the three host nations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! We explore the world's second-largest country, Canada. From towering Rocky Mountains and roaring Niagara Falls to maple syrup, polar bears, ice hockey and some of the friendliest people on Earth, we'll discover what makes Canada such an amazing place to visit. 🎧 Suitable for curious kids aged 8 to 108.
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How can the same day be both the longest and the shortest day of the year? Science Short
1w ago00:04:29Tap to summarizeTomorrow marks one of the most remarkable moments in Earth's journey around the Sun... the June solstice. But how can the exact same day be the longest day of the year for some people and the shortest for others? In this episode of Squiz Kids Science Shorts, we uncover the science behind the solstice, bust the myth that seasons are caused by Earth's distance from the Sun, and discover how our planet's tiny 23½-degree tilt changes everything. Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina
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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
1w ago00:09:27Tap to summarizeA 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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Mary the Tassie Devil comes home, and the Socceroos next big test
1w ago00:10:06Tap to summarizeYour daily kids news podcast. Mary the Tassie Devil comes home; Marones level-up Origin; Socceroos next big test; and Merlin the duck wins the World Cup. After two weeks on the run, Mary the Tasmanian Devil has finally been found! A pet duck named Merlin has become an unlikely World Cup celebrity after photos of him wearing a tiny Mexican football jersey went viral. Queensland turned the tables in a huge second-half comeback to defeat NSW 44–24, setting up a winner-takes-all State of Origin decider. Squiz-E is warning that AI can create convincing fake videos of famous people saying things they never said. For the full episode transcript, click here. All about Solstice Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.
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A hopeful step towards peace, and 500-year-old potatoes unearthed
1w ago00:11:46Tap to summarizeYour daily kids news podcast. A hopeful step towards peace; El Niño’s on the way; 500-year-old potatoes unearthed; and the White House hosts a cage fight. After more than 100 days of fighting, Iran and the United States appear to be moving closer to a peace agreement. Scientists are watching a giant patch of warm ocean water as El Niño begins to develop. The natural climate pattern could bring hotter, drier weather to Australia. Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered freeze-dried potatoes that are around 500 years old. The White House swapped speeches for sport this week, hosting a mixed martial arts event on its famous lawn. For the full episode transcript, click here. The story of Andrew Jackson and the giant cheese. Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina
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