Squiz Kids
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 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.
Episodes
October 31, 2025 • 2 mins
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First came Fat Bear Week, now it’s Fat Squirrel Week! But all that snacking isn’t just for fun — it’s for hibernation. So what really happens when animals hibernate? And could humans ever snooze through winter too?
Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in...
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October 30, 2025 • 8 mins
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.
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October 30, 2025 • 6 mins
It’s Halloween night, and Squiz-E the Newshound is on patrol around Squiz Kids HQ — when he discovers a dusty old pair of headphones tangled in cobwebs.
Join Squiz-E on a spine-tingly, laugh-out-loud Halloween adventure.
With spooky sound effects, fun frights, and one unforgettable twist, Squiz-E and the Haunted Headphones is the perfect mix of mystery, mischief, and Halloween magic — for brave listeners big and small.
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October 29, 2025 • 10 mins
Your daily kids news podcast.
Storm of the century smashes Caribbean; Duke crowned top dog; rise of the AI fakes; and Halloween at the zoo.
Yikes! Jamaica and Cuba have been walloped by Hurricane Melissa — a massive Category 5 storm with crazy winds and floods.
It’s Halloween time at the San Francisco Zoo, and the animals are celebrating in style! Lemurs are pumpkin diving, snow leopards are munching gourds, and spooky decoratio...
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October 28, 2025 • 9 mins
Your daily kids news podcast.
French jewel thieves busted; a huge hurricane hits Jamaica; a message in a bottle; and a chunky Squirrel King
Two sneaky crooks who pulled off a $160 million jewel heist at the Louvre have been caught by French police!
Hurricane Melissa, the largest storm on Earth this year, is crossing the coast of Jamaica this morning.
A bottle tossed into the sea in 1916 has just been found in Western Australia....
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October 27, 2025 • 10 mins
Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change.
This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.
In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an expert addresses the most co...
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October 26, 2025 • 11 mins
Your daily kids news podcast.
Christmas Island crab march; Switzerland’s rescue robots; Big weekend for Aussie sport; and Halloween goes green.
It’s a sideways stampede! Over 100 million red crabs are dancing their way to the ocean on Christmas Island.
From the land of chocolate and cheese comes… rescue robots! Magnecko climbs walls like Spider-Man and Roboa slithers like a super-snake, squeezing into tight spots to save lives....
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October 25, 2025 • 10 mins
Bryce shares one of his favourite Shortcuts just in time for Spooky Season!
We'll take you through WHERE Halloween comes from, WHY people dress up, and WHAT the traditions of pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, and haunted houses are all about.
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Click here to check out some spook-tacular classroom resources!
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October 24, 2025 • 2 mins
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In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Annabel and her dad Shaun ask the question: Why does our skin turn purple when we get bruised? It looks dramatic — but there’s some seriously cool science behind those changing colours. Find out how your body recycles blood, one colour at a time!
Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down w...
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October 23, 2025 • 8 mins
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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October 22, 2025 • 9 mins
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Heatwave sweeps the east; Kangaroos shape up for Ashes; AI Summaries under a cloud; and 6-7 gets ready for Halloween.
From Sydney's scorching 39 degrees to Victoria’s wind-whipping chaos, spring in Australia is putting on a wild weather show! With bushfire warnings and outback towns hitting 46 degrees, it’s time to slap on sunscreen, hold onto your hats.
In America, kids are swarming burger joints j...
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October 21, 2025 • 10 mins
Your daily kids news podcast.
Zombies march in Mexico City; scooter bandits steal royal bling; a rare deal between leaders; and a holiday from hospital.
When Aussie PM Anthony Albanese met US President Donald Trump, they didn’t just shake hands — they made a mega-deal on rare metals for tech gadgets and confirmed a huge submarine project.
Four sneaky thieves in disguises broke into the Louvre and made off with priceless royal je...
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October 20, 2025 • 12 mins
Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change.
This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.
In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an academic addresses the most ...
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October 19, 2025 • 10 mins
Your daily kids news podcast.
Albo’s big meeting with Trump; Diwali celebrations light up; Teen pilots and record-breaking rowers; and a K-Pop Demon sing-along.
Australia’s Prime Minister, Albo, is in the USA to chat with President Trump!
The festival of lights, Diwali, is here – lighting up homes, skies, and hearts!
Sixteen-year-old Byron flew around the whole planet! Meanwhile, two brave rowers paddled across the massive Paci...
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October 18, 2025 • 11 mins
Christie shares one of her favourite Shortcuts. Find out WHEN the Australian Gold Rush took place, WHO joined the hunt for gold, and WHAT lasting effects the Gold Rush had on the nation of Australia.
Grab your maps and your gold pans, because here we go!
ClassroomResources
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Gold - Australian Government Geoscience: https://www.ga.gov.au/education/minerals-energy/australian-mineral-facts/gold
Victorian goldfields for ...
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October 17, 2025 • 2 mins
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In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Zach asks the question: Why do we sometimes get zapped by metal? It's happened to all of us, and it can sting, so what is causing the ZAAAAPPP!?
Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, c...
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October 16, 2025 • 8 mins
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.
Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: 'Why do we sometimes get zapped when we touch metal?'
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October 15, 2025 • 11 mins
Your daily kids news podcast.
Roblox warning for Aussie kids; England’s dinosaur super-highway; Instagram’s new rules for teens; and Australia votes for its favourite.
Roblox might be fun, but experts are warning it’s not always safe. With millions of kids playing, new rules are coming to protect players under 17 – including limits on chatting.
Palaeontologists in England just uncovered a 200-metre-long trail of massive dinosa...
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October 14, 2025 • 12 mins
Your daily kids news podcast.
Tears and cheers in Israel and Gaza; two fearless felines; baseball goes Bananas; and Royal Conkers to the rescue.
After years of scary fighting, a ceasefire has brought a big deep breath to people in Israel and Gaza.
England's wildest nut-smashing showdown crowned two new Conker champs!
From Ray Ray’s roof-riding road trip to Mango the motorbike-riding mustering cat, these fearless felines are liv...
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October 13, 2025 • 10 mins
Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change.
This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.
In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an academic addresses the most ...
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