Squiz Kids

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

Girl Power - From the Vault

March 7, 2026 • 11 mins
Today is International Women’s Day — a moment to celebrate the achievements of women and girls around the world. In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Amanda and Bryce explore the story behind the phrase “Girl Power” — from its punk music roots to the Spice Girls who made it famous. They also explain why the United Nations created the International Day of the Girl Child, and look at the challenges still facing millions of girls around the...
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Why are microplastics everywhere - even inside us? Science Short

March 6, 2026 • 5 mins
From sports shirts and washing machines to sea salt and seafood, tiny pieces of plastic are travelling through our world in ways scientists never expected. In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short we investigate microplastics — what they are, how plastic breaks down into microscopic fragments, and why researchers are now detecting them in water, food, air and even human tissue. It’s a fascinating look at the invisible journey of...
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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

March 5, 2026 • 10 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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The surprising fashion of black teeth, and a footballer’s seagull rescue

March 4, 2026 • 11 mins
Your daily kids news podcast. A time machine for the nose; the surprising fashion of black teeth; a footballer’s seagull rescue; and AI fakes in the Iran war. Scientists are recreating smells from the past — from ancient Egyptian mummies to royal cars and even dinosaur breath! By studying tiny scent molecules, they’re building a “time machine for the nose.” Archaeologists in Vietnam discovered a skeleton with shiny black teeth —...
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Mr Beast tops YouTube charts, and T-Rex on tippy toes

March 3, 2026 • 11 mins
Your daily kids news podcast. Mr Beast tops YouTube charts; London’s hard drive heaters; T-Rex on tippy toes; and human brain cells learn to game. A new survey says nearly nine in ten Aussie kids are glued to YouTube! Gaming tops the charts and MrBeast is the king of clicks. In London, computers aren’t just crunching numbers — they’re warming houses! Heat from giant data centres is being piped into nearby homes. Forget the thun...
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Women's Football (Soccer)... Your Shortcut

March 2, 2026 • 14 mins
It’s a big month for football — with the Women’s Asian Cup now underway and the Matildas already on the scoreboard with a 1–0 win over the Philippines! To celebrate all the action, we’re bringing back this Squiz Kids Shortcut to Women’s Football — where we explore how the game began, what was happening in Australia, and why women’s football has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. You’ll hear the incredible hist...
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Special Edition - Iran explained

March 1, 2026 • 8 mins
In this special edition of Squiz Kids, Bryce hits pause on normal programming to explain the big news out of Iran. Over the weekend, the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and Iran retaliated with its own attacks across parts of the Middle East. Leaders say the strikes were aimed at stopping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, and the biggest shock was the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali K...
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Ancient Egypt - From the Vault

February 28, 2026 • 12 mins
Travel back thousands of years to one of the world’s most fascinating civilisations in this From the Vault episode of Squiz Kids Shortcut — Ancient Egypt. It was a place where pyramids scraped the sky, powerful pharaohs ruled the land, men and women wore eye makeup for surprising reasons, and the rich were carefully mummified for the afterlife. But how much of what we think we know about Ancient Egypt is actually true? Perfect fo...
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What are the different States of Matter and why do they change? Science Short

February 27, 2026 • 4 mins
Why does an ice cube melt… water boil… and steam disappear into thin air? This week’s Squiz Kids Science Short unpacks the states of matter — solids, liquids, gases… and the one you may not know, plasma. What are they really? What’s happening at the tiny particle level? And why does adding heat completely change how matter behaves? From frozen jumpers to glowing neon lights and the blazing Sun, we explore how energy makes particl...
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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

February 26, 2026 • 9 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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Tillies go for glory, and Kiwi bird makes berry bounce back

February 25, 2026 • 11 mins
Your daily kids news podcast. Tillies go for glory; Ukraine’s sad anniversary; Kiwi bird makes berry bounce back; and the cave-dwelling cheetah mummies. Green and gold fever is here! The Matildas are launching into three huge weeks of Asian Cup action, facing teams from across Asia. Four years on, the war in Ukraine continues, affecting millions of lives. While leaders prepare for more peace talks, the world hopes for calmer day...
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A pay rise for kids, and the Koala cupid strikes

February 24, 2026 • 10 mins
Your daily kids news podcast. A pay rise for kids; robots master Kung Fu; the Koala cupid strikes; and a big record for tiny things. Pocket money is getting a boost — but so are prices! With inflation making snacks cost more, kids in the UK and Australia are earning extra cash for chores. At China’s mega TV event, robots flipped, kicked and balanced like martial arts masters! Built by tech companies, these AI-powered performers ...
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Colombia - Squiz the World

February 23, 2026 • 12 mins
Each 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, as we soar to Colombia — a country bursting with colour, rhythm and resilience. It’s home to more bird species than anywhere else on Earth, snow-capped volcanoes that rumble high in the Andes, and a rainbow river that looks like it...
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 Is the Moon the eighth continent? And historic tortoise release on Galapagos Island

February 22, 2026 • 10 mins
Your daily kids news podcast. Is the Moon the eighth continent?; Historic tortoise release on Galapagos Island; Aussie Olympic flag bearers revealed; and Punch, the lonely monkey. Could the Moon actually be Earth’s eighth continent? Scientists think a Mars-sized smash-up billions of years ago created our rocky space buddy! Now four astronauts are gearing up to zoom around the Moon’s far side to uncover its secrets. Meet Punch — ...
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Islam - From the Vault

February 21, 2026 • 10 mins
Ramadan has begun — a special month observed by millions of Muslims around the world, marked by fasting during daylight hours, prayer, generosity, and time with family and community. So this weekend, we’re revisiting one of our Squiz Kids Shortcuts to help explain more about Islam — what Muslims believe, how Ramadan is celebrated, and why the city of Mecca is so important. In this episode, Bryce and Amanda explore the basics of o...
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Am I the same me I was five years ago? Science Short

February 20, 2026 • 3 mins
In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explores what makes you… you. From the ancient Ship of Theseus to the science of cell turnover, brain rewiring and your gut microbiome, we discover your body is constantly changing. So if your cells replace, your brain updates and even your microbes shift… what actually stays the same? This episode unpacks when babies develop a sense of self, how memory and relationships might form the t...
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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

February 19, 2026 • 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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America honours a hero, and helping your grandparents on YouTube.

February 18, 2026 • 10 mins
Your daily kids news podcast. Ramadan holy month begins; America honours a hero; the seabird who went to hospital; and helping your grandparents on YouTube.  Ramadan is here! Many Muslims will skip food and drink from sunrise to sunset, then enjoy dinner at night. It’s also a time for prayer, family, kindness, and being your best self. Big respect to everyone observing—Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙✨ The Reverend Jesse Jackson, a major voi...
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Obama on extraterrestrials, and the fart facts project.

February 17, 2026 • 11 mins
Your daily kids news podcast. Elephant sensory superhairs; a teaching prize triumph; Obama on extraterrestrials; the fart facts project. An art teacher turned neighbourhood walls into giant textbooks! Rouble Nagi just won $1 million for helping kids learn maths and reading through colourful murals. Big political news! Angus Taylor has taken over from Sussan Ley as leader of the Liberal Party of Australia. Scientists in Germany ...
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E-Bikes and E-Scooters... Your Shortcut

February 16, 2026 • 11 mins
They’re electric. They’re fast. And they’re suddenly everywhere. In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce explore WHERE e-bikes and e-scooters came from, WHY adults are so concerned about them, and HOW riders and families can use them safely and responsibly. So grab your helmet and join us for a balanced, kid-friendly look at one of the biggest road safety conversations of the moment. And listen carefully — there’s a S’Qu...
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