Squiz Kids

It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz, and this one’s all about the world’s most famous landmarks. From towering icons like Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower to ancient wonders like the Pyramids, Stonehenge and Machu Picchu, kids take on ten questions before the adults step up for their turn. Who knows their world wonders best… kids or adults? Grab a pen, keep score, and let the globe-tro...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is your From the Vault episode, revisiting our Shortcut to Easter! Let's get ready to dive into the chocolate fountain to unwrap WHY people celebrate Easter, to discover WHERE all those Easter symbols like eggs and bunnies originated, and to explore HOW different cultures put their own unique twist on this egg-citing holiday. So adjust your Easter bonnets, because here we go! For the full epi...

It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz, and this one’s all about Easter! 🐣 From hot cross buns and chocolate eggs to bilbies, bunnies and big Easter traditions from around the world, kids take on ten egg-cellent questions before the adults step up for their turn. There’s a mix of fun, food, faith and a few tricky surprises in this one… so sharpen your brain, grab a pen, and keep scor...

Your daily kids news podcast. New privacy rules for YouTube and Roblox; Moon mission countdown; fake climate news; and a cute set of capybara triplets. By age 13, kids could have 72 MILLION bits of data collected about them. That’s like a giant digital puzzle of your life! New rules might soon make apps ask both kids AND parents before collecting info. Four astronauts might be heading to the Moon...

What happens when a 12-year-old from regional Queensland steps into the shoes of Australia’s Prime Minister… and then sits down with the real one? In this special episode, we head to Parliament House to follow Jett Jarvis, our PM for a Day winner, as he lives a day most adults will never experience. After almost 500 incredible entries from kids right across Australia, Jett’s idea stood out: tackli...

Your daily kids news podcast. Our PM meets the real PM; a traditional Mexican bird parade; electric planes take flight; and lucky socks avoid the wash. 12-year-old Jett swapped the paddock for Parliament and met the Prime Minister! He shared a clever idea about saving “wonky” veggies from the bin—and even got a shoutout in Parliament. Imagine walking through streets full of singing birds stacked i...

Drumroll, please… 🥁 After sifting through almost 500 incredible entries from kids right across Australia, the moment has finally arrived — we’re announcing the winner of Prime Minister for a Day! In this special episode, you’ll hear some of the brilliant, bold, and downright creative ideas Aussie kids came up with to make the country a better place, from big, world-changing plans to clever, kid-p...

Your daily kids news podcast. Counting down to a moon mission; Maryland’s stinky sock festival; a Little Athletics legend; and making music with mayonnaise. NASA hit pause after some pesky rocket problems—but now Artemis 2 is ready to roar! Four astronauts will zoom around the Moon for the first time in 50 years. In Maryland, people celebrate spring by tossing their stinky winter socks into a gian...

We’re cracking open the Squiz Kids vault this week to bring you back one of our most mind-bending episodes — the Shortcut to the Deep Sea. It’s a place where sunlight never reaches, creatures glow in the dark, and survival means adapting to some of the toughest conditions on Earth. In this episode, we explore what lives deep beneath the ocean’s surface, how these animals survive, and why scientist...

Why do humans have chins… and no other animals do? It’s one of the strangest little features on your face — and scientists still aren’t entirely sure why it’s there. In this episode, we explore what a chin actually is (hint: it’s more complicated than you think), why it’s unique to humans, and what new research suggests about its origin. It’s a short, curious look at one of the most human things a...

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.

Your daily kids news podcast. Ebike ban for under 16s; creatures from the deep in the Caribbean; Squiz-E on the propaganda trail; and the world’s tallest baller.  Some kids might have to park their speedy e-bikes. New rules are saying “not so fast!” to under-16 riders. Scientists peeked into the dark ocean and found super strange creatures! Think glowing, wiggly, and totally weird. This basketball...

Your daily kids news podcast. A global squeeze on oil; droids deliver fast food; Aussie athletic excellence; and a do-it-yourself quantum computer. Leaders are in a tense “do this or else” standoff over a super important oil route! The good news? There’s still hope they’ll talk it out instead of escalating. In Shanghai, robots dressed like McDonald’s staff are flipping the script on fast food! Jes...

It's been used in wars, shaped big moments in history, and today… it is popping up in your social media feed. But what exactly is propaganda — and how can you spot it? In this episode of Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce unpack what propaganda is, when and where it’s been used throughout history, and why it works so well on our brains. And most importantly, they share simple ways to help you...

Your daily kids news podcast. Cyclone Narelle packs a punch; Historic win in SA; Tillies take a tumble; and Punch has a brand new friend. Cyclone Narelle sounded sweet—but acted super stormy! It smashed trees, cut power, and soaked everything across northern Australia. Seoul went bonkers as BTS made their epic comeback! No army uniforms—just dancing, singing, and screaming fans everywhere. So clos...

What does it mean to leave your home and start again somewhere new? In this From the Vault episode, we revisit our Squiz Kids Shortcut to Refugees — exploring who refugees are, why people are forced to flee their countries, and where many of the world’s refugees come from today. Released during Harmony Week, this episode is a reminder of the importance of kindness, inclusion, and understanding — a...

What will humans look like in the future… and could we ever evolve into something completely different? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore how evolution works, how humans are still changing today, and why something as simple as drinking milk can tell a surprising story about our past. It’s a fascinating mix of science, history, and big questions… including whether the future of humans wi...