Squiz Kids

Kids & Family

About

Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 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...

Episodes

  • Minions and Lego in meme warfare, and David Attenborough honoured with a wasp

    This Squiz Kids episode covers Minions and Lego in "meme warfare," Venice's artistic toilets, newly released UFO files, and a wasp named in honor of David Attenborough. It provides a daily news update for children.

  • Vanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria - From the Vault

    This episode revisits historical diseases such as scurvy, the Black Death, polio, and smallpox. It explores early treatment methods and the role of science in controlling and eliminating these illnesses.

  • How do we smell? Science Short

    This Squiz Kids Science Short explores the science of smell, including how the brain processes scents and recent research on the olfactory system. It covers the mysterious nature of smell and new discoveries about its biological mechanisms.

  • Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    This Squiz Kids episode features a news quiz pitting kids against adults to see who best followed the week's news. It's a fun way to review current events.

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

    This Squiz Kids episode covers meteors and comets, Japanese music fans praying for concert ticket luck, a Tigers fan who went viral, and Italy's PM sharing a deepfake image to raise awareness.

  • Met Gala costume masterpieces, and a donkey in disguise

    This episode of Squiz Kids covers celebrities at the Met Gala, kiwi birds returning to Wellington, a donkey in Armenia painted to look like a zebra, and museum visitors in Switzerland viewing art in swimsuits. It offers a daily news podcas…

  • K-Pop - Your Shortcut...

    This episode of Squiz Kids explores K-pop, detailing its nature beyond music, the training of K-pop idols, and its global appeal. It covers the genre's growth from "Gangnam Style" to BTS, explaining how it became a worldwide phenomenon.

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

    This Squiz Kids episode discusses the rescue of Timmy the whale, Japan’s bear problem, Fiji’s cyclone-predicting bees, and Baby Yoda’s upcoming movie debut. It covers various news stories for children.

  • The Real History of Star Wars - From the Vault

    This episode explores the real history behind Star Wars, examining how historical events such as the Vietnam War, ancient Rome, and medieval knights helped shape the story. It reveals how real-world history inspired the famous movie saga.

  • Why do cats land on their feet? Science Short

    This episode of Squiz Kids explores the science behind the air-righting reflex in cats. It explains how their flexible spines and a two-step twist allow them to rotate their bodies in mid-air and land on their feet.

  • Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    This episode of Squiz Kids features a news quiz. It pits kids against adults to see who paid more attention to the week's news.

  • King’s message of friendship, and Melbourne Storm’s fake news problem

    King Charles III delivered a message of friendship. This episode also covers flying cars in China, the Melbourne Storm's fake news issue, and Gibraltar monkeys eating dirt after consuming junk food.

  • Remembering Port Arthur, and the world’s biggest snack store

    This Squiz Kids episode covers the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur tragedy, a sea lion named Chonkers, new running records at the London Marathon, and a mega snack store with 35,000 treats. It offers a daily news podcast for kids.

  • Vatican City - Squiz the World goes to...

    This episode of Squiz the World on Squiz Kids explores Vatican City, the smallest country in the world, located within Rome. It covers the country's history, from ancient times to its role as the home of the Catholic Church.

  • Ancient killer octopus discovered, and new evidence of life on Mars

    This Squiz Kids episode covers the discovery of an ancient killer octopus and new evidence for life on Mars. It also mentions ANZAC services and a corgi race.

  • What causes thunder and lightening? Science Short

    This Squiz Kids Science Short explains the science behind thunder and lightning, delving into their formation and characteristics. It covers plasma, estimating storm distance, and safety precautions. This episode was inspired by a question…

  • ANZAC Day - From the Vault

    This episode of Squiz Kids, "From the Vault," revisits ANZAC Day. It covers the 1915 Gallipoli campaign, the significance of ANZAC Day in history, and how its commemoration has changed over time.

  • Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    This episode of Squiz Kids features a fun news quiz pitting kids against adults. It challenges listeners to see who paid the most attention to the week's news.

  • Rugby league’s brain-safety bid, and a ten-year-old chicken champ

    This kids' news podcast covers new rugby league rules for brain safety, an Australian pizza chef's world ranking, a ten-year-old's chicken championship win, and a discussion about blue sunsets on Mars. It provides factual news in a child-f…

  • Oreos - exhibit A in court, and a beakless bird becomes the boss

    This Squiz Kids episode covers a court case involving Oreos, a clever bird without a beak becoming the leader, robots outrunning humans in a Chinese half-marathon, and an Australian bushman creating an outback-themed board game. It also to…

  • The Titanic - From the Vault

    This Squiz Kids episode from the vault covers the story of the RMS Titanic, its maiden voyage in April 1912, and its sinking. It was known as the biggest and most luxurious ship of its time.

  • An ancient egg cracks a prehistoric mystery, and the UN maps hunger in real time

    This episode of Squiz Kids explores the mystery of an ancient egg that sheds light on early mammal relatives and the UN's new real-time hunger map. It also covers penguins returning to the ocean and pictures from space.

  • Bumper Holiday S'Quiz: Memes, Online Games and The Internet

    In this episode of Squiz Kids, children and adults compete in a Bumper Holiday S'Quiz challenge focused on memes, online games, and the internet. The quiz covers topics ranging from viral videos and popular games like Roblox and Minecraft…

  • Holiday Brainteaser #56 - Solution

    This episode provides the solution to the 56th holiday brainteaser featured on the Squiz Kids podcast.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #56

    This episode of Squiz Kids features a brain-boosting riddle as part of a series for school holidays. Listeners can tune in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #55 - Solution

    This episode provides the solution to the fifty-fifth holiday brainteaser from the Squiz Kids podcast. It is part of a series intended to keep children thinking during school holidays.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #55

    This episode of Squiz Kids features a brain-boosting riddle for students to solve during the school holidays. Listeners can tune in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #54 - Solution

    This episode provides the solution to the fifty-fourth holiday brainteaser featured in the Squiz Kids series. The show offers daily riddles and solutions during the school holidays to keep students engaged.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #54

    Listen to the Squiz Kids holiday series for a new brain-boosting riddle every Monday to Thursday morning, with solutions provided each afternoon.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #53 - Solution

    This episode provides the solution to the fifty-third holiday brainteaser riddle from the Squiz Kids series. It is part of a daily riddle segment designed to keep children mentally active during school holidays.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #53

    During the school holidays, Squiz Kids presents a daily brain-boosting riddle every Monday to Thursday morning, with the solution provided after 2:30pm AEST.

  • Bumper Holiday S'Quiz - Great Monuments of the World

    This episode of Squiz Kids features a competition between kids and adults centered on famous world monuments. The quiz covers landmarks including Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids, Stonehenge, and Machu Picchu.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #52 - Solution

    This episode provides the solution to the fifty-second holiday brainteaser from the Squiz Kids podcast. Listeners are invited to check for daily riddles throughout the school holidays.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #52

    This episode of Squiz Kids features a brain-boosting riddle for listeners during the school holidays. The solution to the riddle is provided in the afternoon edition of the podcast.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #51 - Solution

    This episode provides the solution to the fifty-first holiday brainteaser from the Squiz Kids podcast.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #51

    This episode of Squiz Kids features a brain-boosting riddle as part of a series provided during the school holidays. Listeners can tune in after 2:30pm AEST to hear the solution.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #50 - Solution

    This episode provides the solution to the 50th holiday brainteaser featured on the Squiz Kids podcast. It is part of a series of daily riddles designed for listeners during the school holidays.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #50

    This episode of Squiz Kids features a brainteaser riddle as part of a series for school holidays. Listeners can tune in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution to the riddle.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #49 - Solution

    This episode provides the solution to the 49th Holiday Brainteaser from the Squiz Kids podcast. It is part of a series of daily riddles designed for children during the school holidays.

  • Holiday Brainteaser #49

    This episode features a holiday brainteaser riddle to keep students engaged during the school break. Listeners can return after 2:30pm AEST for the solution.

  • Easter - From the Vault

    This episode revisits a previous discussion on Easter, covering the reasons for the holiday, the origins of symbols like eggs and bunnies, and how different cultures observe the occasion.

  • Bumper Holiday S'Quiz - Easter

    This special Easter-themed edition of the Kids v Adults S’Quiz tests both age groups on their knowledge of traditions, food, and trivia from around the world. Participants answer ten questions to determine who knows more about the holiday.

  • New privacy rules for YouTube and Roblox, and the Moon mission countdown

    This episode covers new privacy regulations for YouTube and Roblox, a planned moon mission with four astronauts, the rise of fake climate news, and the birth of three capybara pups at a zoo. It explains how personal data collection affects…

  • PM for a Day... Our PM meets The PM

    In this special episode of Squiz Kids, PM for a Day winner Jett Jarvis visits Parliament House to interview Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about leadership and his winning proposal to reduce food waste by promoting the use of wonky fruit…

  • Our PM meets the real PM, and lucky socks avoid the wash

    This episode of Squiz Kids covers Prime Minister meetings, a traditional Mexican bird parade, advancements in electric aviation in Scotland, and the common superstition of wearing unwashed lucky socks.

  • PM for a Day... and the winner is...

    This episode of Squiz Kids announces the winner of the Prime Minister for a Day competition. The show features a selection of entries from Australian students and details the winner's upcoming trip to Canberra.

  • Counting down to a moon mission, and making music with mayonnaise.

    This episode of Squiz Kids covers the upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission, Maryland’s stinky sock festival, young athlete Rylan Wooster’s recent achievements, and scientific research into making music with mayonnaise.

  • The Deep Sea - From the Vault

    This episode from the Squiz Kids vault explores the mysteries of the deep sea, examining how creatures survive in the ocean's darkest zones and why researchers continue to make new discoveries.

  • Why are humans the only animals with a chin? Science Short

    This episode explores why humans are the only animals with chins and examines scientific research regarding their origins. It highlights how the chin is a unique human feature and a curiosity of evolution.

  • Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    This episode features a weekly news quiz designed for kids and adults to test their knowledge of the week's current events.