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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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Sharks...Your Shortcut - From the Vault
Yesterday00:15:59Tap to summarizeSharks have been making plenty of headlines lately, but how much do we really know about these ancient ocean creatures? They live in every ocean, have been cruising the seas since before the dinosaurs and come in more than 600 different species. So why are so many people terrified of them, and why are almost half of all shark species now endangered? We’re diving into the Squiz Kids Vault to revisit our Shortcut to Sharks. Shark expert and keen surfer Dr Adrian Gutteridge explains how he turned his childhood fear of sharks into a fascination, introduces us to some of the weirdest sharks in the sea and reveals what humans can learn from their incredible bodies. Listen carefully—there’s a S’Quiz at the end!
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Does endless scrolling really rot your brain? Science Short
2d ago00:03:57Tap to summarizeDancing dog… football goal… slime video… celebrity prank… and, wait… where did the last 45 minutes go? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we investigate what endless scrolling might be doing to our brains. We discover how working memory acts like a little mental whiteboard, unpack new research into heavy short-video use, and find out why exercise could help give our brainpower a boost. Don’t worry… your brain isn’t really turning to mush… but it might be time to give your thumb a rest!
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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
3d ago00:07:58Tap to summarizeWe’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.] 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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Jaw-dropping video from Mars, and why chimps love a cuddle.
4d ago00:11:57Tap to summarizeWe’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.] Jaw-dropping video from Mars; Amazon has a breather; Commonwealth Games kick off; and why chimps love a cuddle. After three years in space, the Psyche spacecraft has zoomed past Mars, sending home spectacular close-up views before using the planet's gravity to slingshot itself towards a giant asteroid. The Amazon rainforest has had far fewer wildfires this past year—a huge win for wildlife and for the planet. Scientists have discovered wild chimpanzees cuddle before stressful moments. The Commonwealth Games kick off in Scotland tomorrow, with more than 3,000 athletes chasing medals. Squiz-E has sniffed out another online fake... false posts claiming Aussie swimming star Kyle Chalmers has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games. It's another reminder to STOP, THINK and CHECK before you share. For the full episode transcript, click here.
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New UK PM kisses hands with King Charles, and a rhino poo glitter bomb.
5d ago00:11:39Tap to summarizeWe’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.] Your daily kids news podcast. New UK PM kisses hands with King Charles; speed cubing comp in The Netherlands; board games for the ancient afterlife; and a rhino poo glitter bomb. Britain has a brand-new prime minister! Spain's World Cup champions returned home to a hero's welcome. Speedcubers from around the world gathered in the Netherlands to solve Rubik's Cubes at lightning speed. Archaeologists have discovered a mysterious 2,000-year-old board game buried inside ancient Chinese tombs. Rhino keepers have found a glittering way to help save the species. For the full episode transcript, click here.
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The 2026 Commonwealth Games... Your Shortcut
6d ago00:15:28Tap to summarizeWe’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.] Your Shortcut to... The 2026 Commonwealth Games They started life as the British Empire Games… now Para athletes compete alongside the rest of the field… and Australia has won more gold medals here than any other nation. In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, we find out WHAT the Commonwealth actually is, HOW the Commonwealth Games began and changed over time, and WHO will be swimming, sprinting, lifting and rolling their way through Glasgow 2026. Listen carefully... there’s a S’Quiz at the end! For the full episode transcript, click here. This episode was hosted by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina Research by Christie Kijurina
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Luke’s lightsaber sets a new record, and giant earthworms lurk beneath.
1w ago00:10:41Tap to summarizeWe’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.] Your daily kids news podcast. World Cup serves up thrilling finale; Canada’s wildfires’ smoky problem; Luke’s lightsaber sets a new record; and giant earthworms lurk beneath. After 39 days of football excitement, it all comes down to one match! Argentina and Spain are battling for the biggest trophy in world football. Hundreds of wildfires are burning across Canada, forcing families to leave their homes. Luke Skywalker's famous lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back has sold for a staggering $5.3 million. Scientists are searching South Australia for giant earthworms that could grow as long as two metres. For the full episode transcript, click here.
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Antarctica... Your Shortcut - From the Vault
1w ago00:11:02Tap to summarizeWith winter making itself felt across Australia, we’re heading somewhere even chillier... all the way to Antarctica. This week, we’ve dusted off an old favourite that explores who lives and works on the coldest, windiest and driest continent on Earth. Find out what scientists are studying, how Antarctic expeditioners survive the long, dark winter, what they eat — and why even a two-minute shower can feel like a luxury. Rug up and get ready for a seriously cool Squiz Kids Shortcut… From the Vault. Want to learn more? Two Aussie doctors on a mission: https://www.anzec.org/news/andrews-stephenson-antarctica-2023-expedition Boiling water freezing before it hits the ground: https://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/people-in-antarctica/how-cold-is-it/ Videos about life at each of the three Australian Antarctic research stations: https://jobs.antarctica.gov.au/living-and-working-in-antarctica/ Quiz to see if you've got what it takes to work in Antarctica https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/earth/are-you-cut-out-for-antarctica The fossil kept in a drawer for 40 years that became Antarctica’s first dinosaur discovery – ABC News
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Will we ever talk to the animals? Science Short
1w ago00:05:23Tap to summarizeCould humans ever talk to animals? You’ve probably seen videos of dogs pressing buttons marked “play”, “outside” or “treat”. Some cats use them too, although they may have understood us perfectly all along and simply decided not to answer. In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we discover how scientists work out what animal sounds mean, whether elephants call each other by name, how sperm whales build messages from clicks, and how AI is helping researchers search for patterns hidden inside animal chatter. So, are pets really talking? Could we one day translate a whale conversation? And what is the difference between communication and language? Pop on your listening ears as we tune in to the extraordinary animal conversations happening all around us.
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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
1w ago00:09:03Tap 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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