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).

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There are 127 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.

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Created by: Squiz Media

Australia 6-10 11+

Started: December 11th, 2022

Status: Active, 127 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Sharks – From the Vault
^{00:15:52 | September 13th, 2025}

They live in every ocean, they’ve been around since before the dinosaurs, and they’ve got a reputation that makes lots of people shiver. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Sharks—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.

Why does chilli burn your mouth… and your bum? Science Short
^{00:02:32 | September 12th, 2025}

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: Ever eaten a chilli and felt your tongue on fire? Ouch! But why does it also sting at the other end — the dreaded “Ring of Fire”?

Victoria makes treaty history, and the fake astronaut scam.
^{00:10:25 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1329 | September 10th, 2025}

Your daily kids news podcast.

Super corals in global reef rescue, and a new record for Barefoot Lego Dash.
^{00:09:58 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1328 | September 9th, 2025}

Your daily kids news podcast.

Italy – Squiz the World
^{00:12:11 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1327 | September 8th, 2025}

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.

Record Aussie team heads to Tokyo, and who wants a Halloumi McMuffin?
^{00:10:32 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1326 | September 7th, 2025}

Your daily kids news podcast.

Why do people sleepwalk? Science Short
^{00:02:05 | September 5th, 2025}

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: A girl climbs a crane while asleep. A boy boards a train in his pyjamas and travels 100 miles. Yep, it’s all true! But why do people sleepwalk? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we unpack the science behind sleepwalking.

Its AFL footy finals time, and Squiz-E heads for the clouds.
^{00:10:39 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1324 | September 3rd, 2025}

Your daily kids news podcast.

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Created by: Squiz Media
Started: December 11th, 2022
Status: Active, 127 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

Australia 6-10 11+

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Squiz Kids

There are 127 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.

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Episodes

Sharks – From the Vault 00:15:52 | September 13th, 2025

Why does chilli burn your mouth… and your bum? Science Short 00:02:32 | September 12th, 2025

Victoria makes treaty history, and the fake astronaut scam. 00:10:25 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1329 | September 10th, 2025

Super corals in global reef rescue, and a new record for Barefoot Lego Dash. 00:09:58 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1328 | September 9th, 2025

Italy – Squiz the World 00:12:11 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1327 | September 8th, 2025

Record Aussie team heads to Tokyo, and who wants a Halloumi McMuffin? 00:10:32 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1326 | September 7th, 2025

Why do people sleepwalk? Science Short 00:02:05 | September 5th, 2025

Its AFL footy finals time, and Squiz-E heads for the clouds. 00:10:39 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1324 | September 3rd, 2025

Becoming Mother Nature

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Sharks – From the Vault
^{00:15:52 | September 13th, 2025}

Why does chilli burn your mouth… and your bum? Science Short
^{00:02:32 | September 12th, 2025}

Victoria makes treaty history, and the fake astronaut scam.
^{00:10:25 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1329 | September 10th, 2025}

Super corals in global reef rescue, and a new record for Barefoot Lego Dash.
^{00:09:58 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1328 | September 9th, 2025}

Italy – Squiz the World
^{00:12:11 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1327 | September 8th, 2025}

Record Aussie team heads to Tokyo, and who wants a Halloumi McMuffin?
^{00:10:32 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1326 | September 7th, 2025}

Why do people sleepwalk? Science Short
^{00:02:05 | September 5th, 2025}

Its AFL footy finals time, and Squiz-E heads for the clouds.
^{00:10:39 | Season: 6 | Episode: 1324 | September 3rd, 2025}