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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 130 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, 130 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Holiday Brainteaser #20 – Answer
^{00:01:31 | January 21st, 2025}

Join us in the morning 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. For more great content, check us out at squizkids.com.au

Holiday Brainteaser #20
^{00:01:51 | January 20th, 2025}

Classic – Australia Day… Your Shortcut
^{00:08:38 | Season: 5 | Episode: 1180 | January 19th, 2025}

It’s one of the most talked-about days on the Aussie calendar, and its meaning has changed over time. This Squiz Kids Classic takes you back to where it all started—covering the history, the controversy, and the different ways people mark the day. From Landing Day to Invasion Day, Survival Day to Foundation Day, discover why Australia Day sparks such big conversations. First released in 2023, this episode is as relevant as ever!

Accidental Inventions – Bumper Holiday S’Quiz
^{00:14:09 | Season: 5 | Episode: 1179 | January 16th, 2025}

Which packaging material started out as a textured wallpaper and which sweet substance was the result of unhygienic actions in the lab? Take the quiz and test yourself! Perfect for while you’re lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip.

Classic Joke-a-thon
^{00:30:16 | Season: 5 | Episode: 1178 | January 14th, 2025}

It’s one of our favourite episodes from 2023. So good, we thought you might like to hear it again. A selection of jokes sent in by Squiz Kids… Get ready to have a giggle!

Fiji… Squiz the World
^{00:09:27 | Season: 5 | Episode: 1177 | January 12th, 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. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! What is Newshounds – video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

Big Things around Australia – – Bumper Holiday S’Quiz
^{00:12:30 | Season: 5 | Episode: 1176 | January 9th, 2025}

Who’s smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you’re lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! What is Newshounds – video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

Your Summer Survival Shortcut
^{00:16:20 | Season: 5 | Episode: 1175 | January 7th, 2025}

Today, we’re tackling 10 hazards you might come across in an Aussie Summer. We’ll unpack what’s fact and what’s fiction, like ‘should you pee on a jellyfish sting?’ and, ‘do you really have to stay out of the water for 30 minutes after you eat?’… and in the process we’ll be more prepared for those harsh holiday summers.

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Created by: Squiz Media
Started: December 11th, 2022
Status: Active, 130 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

Australia 6-10 11+

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Squiz Kids

There are 130 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

Holiday Brainteaser #20 – Answer 00:01:31 | January 21st, 2025

Holiday Brainteaser #20 00:01:51 | January 20th, 2025

Classic – Australia Day… Your Shortcut 00:08:38 | Season: 5 | Episode: 1180 | January 19th, 2025

Accidental Inventions – Bumper Holiday S’Quiz 00:14:09 | Season: 5 | Episode: 1179 | January 16th, 2025

Classic Joke-a-thon 00:30:16 | Season: 5 | Episode: 1178 | January 14th, 2025

Fiji… Squiz the World 00:09:27 | Season: 5 | Episode: 1177 | January 12th, 2025

Big Things around Australia – – Bumper Holiday S’Quiz 00:12:30 | Season: 5 | Episode: 1176 | January 9th, 2025

Your Summer Survival Shortcut 00:16:20 | Season: 5 | Episode: 1175 | January 7th, 2025