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Squiz Kids

Squiz Media

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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.

More about the show

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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  1. Ancient treasures found in WA, and a snake that turns cartwheels

    · 12 min · S7 E1686

    Your daily kids news podcast. Ancient treasures found in WA; a South African train goes to great lengths; a snake that turns cartwheels; and a spud that’s no small potatoes! Six years after the devastating…

  2. Aaron Blabey - Author of Pig the Pug, Bad Guys and Game of Pets - and a Squiz Kids Q+A

    · 18 min · S7 E1685

    Squiz Kids Q+A with kids' author extraordinaire Aaron Blabey. Aaron braves the Hot Seat for the second time with his new book... Game of Pets: The Boy Who Knew Too Much. Has Pig the Pug EVER learnt his lesson? Why is…

  3. Kindness shines after dark week, and Zara Larsson’s Lush Life dancers.

    · 13 min · S7 E1684

    Your daily kids news podcast. Kindness shines after dark week; South Korea’s curious shark; Van Gogh’s stars revealed; and Zara Larsson’s Lush Life dancers. Australians have responded to a frightening event with an…

  4. Halloween - Your Shortcut... From the Vault

    · 11 min · S7 E1683

    Why do we dress up for Halloween? Where did trick-or-treating begin? And what did people carve before pumpkins took over? With Halloween around the corner, we’re dusting off a Squiz Kids Shortcut from the Vault to…

  5. How do trees take in carbon dioxide and make the oxygen we breathe? Science Short

    · 3:48 · S7 E1682

    How do trees take in carbon dioxide and make the oxygen we breathe? Dylan, eight, from Karrinyup has sent in this week’s excellent question and Christie’s heading inside a leaf to investigate! Discover how trees use…

  6. Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    · 11 min · S7 E1681

    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.

  7. Special Edition: Governor-General, Sam Mostyn AC

    · 21 min · S7 E1680

    Special Edition: Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC How do we help kids make sense of difficult news without adding to their worries? In this special edition of Squiz Kids, Bryce Corbett sits down with Australia’s…

  8. Sydney’s new airport’s ready for boarding, and the WNBL’s back and on Fire

    · 11 min · S7 E1679

    Your daily kids news podcast. Sydney’s new airport’s ready for boarding; a sweeter future for Nigeria’s gorillas; the WNBL’s back and on Fire; and Squiz-E sniffs a fishy fake. After decades of talking, planning and…

  9. An answer to the Earhart mystery? And Japan blasts off to Mars

    · 11 min · S7 E1678

    Your daily kids news podcast. An answer to the Earhart mystery? New Zealand’s Rubik’s cube robot; Japan blasts off to Mars; and some very sticky sculptures. The hunt for Amelia Earhart’s plane has come to an end, and…

  10. Nigeria -Squiz the World goes to...

    · 15 min · S7 E1677

    Powerful queens, talking drums and dinner with an arm workout… we’re off to Nigeria! Join Christie aboard the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner for an adventure through Africa’s most populous country. Explore…

  11. World’s first flying car, and scientists discover a green star

    · 11 min · S7 E1676

    Your daily kids news podcast. ChatGPT in kids’ safety lawsuit; world’s first flying car; Scientists discover a green star; and how to collect elephant snot. AI could transform the world, but governments are wrestling…

  12. Noodles - Your Shortcut... From the Vault

    · 12 min · S7 E1676

    A whole world of history… in a bowl of noodles! To mark World Food Day, we’re heading back into the Squiz Kids Vault for one of our most delicious Shortcuts. Join Amanda and Bryce on a noodle adventure around the…

  13. How do touch screens work? - Science Short

    · 5:16 · S7 E1675

    How does a piece of glass know where your finger is? Brooklyn, aged 10, from Cammeray has an excellent question: how do touchscreens work? Join Christie as she peels back the layers of this everyday technology,…

  14. Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    · 9:27 · S7 E1674

    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. If you want to send us a question for Aaron Blabey, email it to…

  15. Giant crabs enter missing adventurer tale, and here comes the rugby league World Cup!

    · 12 min · S7 E1673

    Your daily kids news podcast. Giant crabs enter missing adventurer tale; New York’s horses get a rest; AI videos that aim to divide; and here comes the rugby league World Cup! The search for Amelia Earhart’s missing…

  16. Parents warned to monitor kids online, and a ridiculously enormous pumpkin

    · 11 min · S7 E1672

    Your daily kids news podcast. Parents warned to monitor kids online; stolen art under the stairs; an orangutan rehoming; and a ridiculously enormous pumpkin. A difficult debate is unfolding over whether an execution…

  17. Corey Tutt OAM - Founder of DeadlyScience and children's author - Squiz Kids Spotlight

    · 12 min · S7 E1671

    What do snake catching, alpaca shearing, glow-in-the-dark books and thousands of years of First Nations knowledge have in common? The answer is Corey Tutt! Corey is a proud Kamilaroi man, award-winning author and…

  18. Mission to solve Amelia Earhart mystery, and Brodie’s king of the mountain

    · 11 min · S7 E1670

    Your daily kids news podcast. Mission to solve Amelia Earhart mystery; Panama rocked by earthquake; Brodie’s king of the mountain; and the world’s oldest tortoise. Almost 90 years after Amelia Earhart vanished while…

  19. Girl Power - Your Shortcut... From the Vault

    · 12 min · S7 E1669

    What do the Spice Girls, superheroes and household chores have in common? They’re all part of the story of Girl Power! To mark the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl on 11 October, we’re digging into the…

  20. How do our senses work? Science Short

    · 6:34 · S7 E1668

    How do our senses work? An orange in your lunch box, a barking dog and an annoying wrinkle in your sock… how does your brain make sense of them all? This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie investigates an…

  21. Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    · 11 min · S7 E1667

    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. Got a question for author Aaron Blabey? Send it in to…

  22. Bravery medal for WA teen, and the alligator who thinks he’s Elvis.

    · 10 min · S7 E1666

    Your daily kids news podcast. Bravery medal for WA teen; France’s school kids take to the streets; Fake health advice online; and the alligator who thinks he’s Elvis. Austin Applebee was just 13 when he raised the…

  23. Brisbane let the bird out of the bag, and birthday buddies turn 227

    · 11 min · S7 E1665

    Your daily kids news podcast. Brisbane let the bird out of the bag; birthday buddies turn 227; 57 new sea creatures; and a teen artist takes a title! Oops! Brisbane 2032 accidentally spoiled its own surprise when the…

  24. El Niño - Your Shortcut to...

    · 14 min · S7 E1664

    It has a Spanish name that means “the little boy”... scientists can spot it forming from space... and it can affect everything from anchovies to Australian bushfire weather. In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and…

  25. Nobel Prizes - Your Shortcut... From the Vault

    · 12 min · S7 E1663

    The 2026 Nobel Prize winners start being announced tomorrow, so we’ve found the perfect episode in the Squiz Kids Vault. Why are prizes for discoveries, writing and peace named after the man who invented dynamite?…

  26. Can a magnet really erase a phone’s memory? Science Short

    · 5:05 · S7 E1662

    Could an evil supervillain erase every photo, message and high score on your phone with one enormous magnet? ZAP! It might work in the movies, but what would happen in real life? Ten-year-old Audrey from Naremburn…

  27. Unwanted Visitors - Invasive Species... Road Trip S'Quiz

    · 18 min · S7 E1661

    Cane toads, runaway rabbits and ants that turn themselves into living ___??… some uninvited guests really know how to make themselves at home! In this Kids vs Adults S’Quiz, we’re exploring invasive species — the…

  28. Holiday Brainteaser #72 - Solution

    · 2:27

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  29. Holiday Brainteaser #72

    · 3:37

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  30. Holiday Brainteaser #71 - Solution

    · 1:58

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  31. Holiday Brainteaser #71

    · 3:14

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  32. Holiday Brainteaser #70 - Solution

    · 1:38

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  33. Holiday Brainteaser #70

    · 3:13

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  34. Holiday Brainteaser #69 - Solution

    · 2:18

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  35. Holiday Brainteaser #69

    · 3:21

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  36. The Galapagos Islands

    · 13 min · S7 E1660

    September has been Biodiversity Month, so we’re heading into the Squiz Kids Vault for a trip to one of the most remarkable places on Earth: the Galápagos Islands! How did swimming iguanas, giant tortoises and finches…

  37. How do rainbows form? Science Short

    · 4:29 · S7 E1659

    How do rainbows form? 🌈 The rain stops, the Sun comes out, and someone shouts, “Rainbow!” But where did all those colours come from? This week, Christie answers a question from Bella, aged eight, from Brisbane.…

  38. Where in the World - Road Trip S'Quiz

    · 14 min · S7 E1658

    Where in the world are we going? Pack your imaginary passport and buckle up for a Kids v Adults Road Trip Quiz with a geography twist! Bryce has 20 questions to test the whole car: ten for the kids and ten for the…

  39. Holiday Brainteaser #68 - Solution

    · 1:38

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  40. Holiday Brainteaser #68

    · 1:52

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  41. Holiday Brainteaser #67 - Solution

    · 2:27

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  42. Holiday Brainteaser #67

    · 3:02

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  43. Holiday Brainteaser #66 - Solution

    · 1:42

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  44. Holiday Brainteaser #66

    · 1:55

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  45. Holiday Brainteaser #65 - Solution

    · 1:58

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  46. Holiday Brainteaser #65

    · 2:00

    Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

  47. The United Nations -Your Shortcut... From the Vault

    · 15 min · S7 E1657

    The United Nations General Assembly is underway in New York, with world leaders, heads of state and diplomats gathering to discuss some of the biggest issues facing our planet. But what exactly is the United Nations?…

  48. Why do fingernails grow faster than toenails? Science Short

    · 4:39 · S7 E1656

    It’s the world’s slowest race: fingernails versus toenails. They’re made from the same tough stuff and grow in much the same way, so why do our fingernails race ahead while our toenails trail behind? Christie…

  49. Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    · 9:49 · S7 E1655

    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.

  50. Japan’s record-breaking 100-year-olds, and taming the AI robots.

    · 11 min · S7 E1654

    Your daily kids news podcast. Celebrating Aussie Citizenship Day; Japan’s record-breaking 100-year-olds; big weekend for AFL and NRL; and taming the AI robots. It’s Australian Citizenship Day! A chance to think about…

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