Squiz Media

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).

First Episode

Latest Episode

Go to episode one

Quick Links First Episode Latest Episode Topics
News

There are 132 episodes

Episode One: Monday, December 12 – Meet the chart topping frogs; Heartbreak and joy in World Cup finals; catching a puma; and how to own a unicorn.

This is an Episodic show. You can listen to it in any order, but episode one is always a great place to start.

About

Created by: Squiz Media

Australia 6-10 11+

Started: December 11th, 2022

Status: Active, 132 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

Share the stories...

Link to this Podcast

a button that can be used to link to this page from other websites

<a href="https://soundcarrot.com/shows/shows/squiz-kids/" title="SoundCarrot.com - Children's podcasts"><img src="https://soundcarrot.com/img/sc-sm.png" alt="Listen On SoundCarrot" style="width: 200px; height: auto" /></a>

Creators website
Squiz Media

Content, Artwork and advertising within this podcast is not owned or affiliated with Sound Carrot.

Episodes

Santa Claus – Squiz Kids Q+A – 2025
^{00:16:43 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1419 | December 16th, 2025}

He’s very busy. He’s at the North Pole. And he’s picked up the phone

Special Edition – Bondi – Explained
^{00:05:26 | December 15th, 2025}

In this special short episode, we help kids understand what happened in the Bondi attack — who was targeted, what the aim of terror is, and why events like this are very rare. We explain why it’s normal to feel anxious, why kids are safe, and why coming together as a community matters most. It’s a gentle, reassuring conversation designed to inform, not frighten — and to remind us to look out for one another.

Holiday Brainteaser #38 – Solution
^{00:02:06 | December 15th, 2025}

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

Holiday Brainteaser #38
^{00:01:57 | December 14th, 2025}

Christmas Traditions Around the World – From the Vault
^{00:11:39 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1418 | December 13th, 2025}

Two billion people celebrate Christmas each year, but no two celebrations look the same! In this Shortcut, Amanda and Bryce explore festive traditions from the Philippines to Poland and Japan to Venezuela — discovering how different cultures light up, feast, and come together. From giant lanterns to rollerskates to a 12-course meal, this holiday episode is full of amazing stories and global cheer.

Can you eat too many fruits and veggies? Science Short
^{00:03:38 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1417 | December 12th, 2025}

Watch this episode on YouTube

World watches as ban kicks in, and Rwanda’s dancing gorilla
^{00:09:41 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1415 | December 10th, 2025}

Your daily kids news pod.

Bluey levels up, and some mullet magic.
^{00:12:22 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1414 | December 9th, 2025}

Your daily kids news podcast.

Thoughts and reviews on Squiz Kids episodes...
If this Episodes in this show have reviews, they'll appear here.

Read all reviews

Created by: Squiz Media
Started: December 11th, 2022
Status: Active, 132 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

Australia 6-10 11+

Featured podcast...

Becoming Mother Nature

When Chloe is sent off to live with her mysterious and eccentric grandmother she learns an unbelievable secret. Grandma Ivy is none other than Mother Nature herself! And Chloe is next in line to assume to the power and responsibility of the job. Can a twelve-year old learn to balance the entire world’s ecosystem while just trying to fit in at her new school? Only Mother Nature knows.

» Check it out...

Find your next favourite Podcast

Sound Carrot is your source for Family Podcast Discovery. Verified awesome, 0% boring.

Privacy Focused

Distraction free website, no flashing banners or adverts to steal your attention.
(Some shows do contain their own ads however).

Kid verified

At first I made this site for my kids, but like any dad I got a little over excited. I hope you find it as useful as they do.

Family Friendly

Whether you want to listen to them together in the car, or alone in your room - the content is all safe for younger ears.

Squiz Kids

There are 132 episodes

Episode One: Monday, December 12 – Meet the chart topping frogs; Heartbreak and joy in World Cup finals; catching a puma; and how to own a unicorn.

About

Share the stories...

Link to this Podcast

Episodes

Santa Claus – Squiz Kids Q+A – 2025 00:16:43 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1419 | December 16th, 2025

Special Edition – Bondi – Explained 00:05:26 | December 15th, 2025

Holiday Brainteaser #38 – Solution 00:02:06 | December 15th, 2025

Holiday Brainteaser #38 00:01:57 | December 14th, 2025

Christmas Traditions Around the World – From the Vault 00:11:39 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1418 | December 13th, 2025

Can you eat too many fruits and veggies? Science Short 00:03:38 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1417 | December 12th, 2025

World watches as ban kicks in, and Rwanda’s dancing gorilla 00:09:41 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1415 | December 10th, 2025

Bluey levels up, and some mullet magic. 00:12:22 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1414 | December 9th, 2025