Squiz Kids

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

Today, we’re unwrapping what challenges Santa faces every Christmas Eve, how science might explain the magic behind Santa’s tricks, and why a little Christmas magic can inspire big ideas. So, grab your jingle bells and a mug of hot chocolate, and let’s get started! For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! What...

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Your daily kids news podcast. Taylor Swift takes a final bow; Santa Tracker is switched on; PNG gets its footy team; and cow fart fake news. Taylor Swift’s epic Eras Tour has ended with record-smashing numbers: 149 concerts, over $3 billion in ticket sales, and millions of fans! NORAD’s radar is ready to track Santa as he zooms from the North Pole! This high-tech tradition keeps kids updated on th...

Your daily kids news podcast. Syrians are cautiously celebrating as rebels oust the ruling regime after 13 years of civil war. With President Assad fleeing to Russia, there’s hope for peace and a brighter future. Norway’s AI-powered robots are wowing the world! Neo the helper can brew coffee and chat, while ZRob the drummer makes beats no human can match. A German scientist is breaking records by...

Today, we’re piecing together WHY toys are so important, WHAT they reveal about the cultures they come from, and HOW they’ve changed over the years. So, grab your nearest pogo stick and let’s get bouncing! For the full episode transcript, click here. Classroom Resources LINKS: Not A Box read aloud Not a Box Paper dolls from around the world Australian Museum's Indigenous toys Diabolo world champio...

Your daily kids news podcast. At just 16, Gout Gout from Brisbane is rewriting history books, beating times set by Usain Bolt at his age! Notre Dame is back! After a devastating fire in 2019, the iconic Paris landmark has been fully restored. Adelaide Zoo’s new stars, Yi Lang and Xing Qui, are on their way! These cuddly cuties are replacing Wang Wang and Fu Ni. The famous ruby slippers from The Wi...

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Your daily kids news podcast. It’s official—Australia just had its warmest spring since records began 110 years ago! With summer now in full swing, it’s staying hot, hot, hot. Australia’s most trusted brands for 2024 have been revealed, and Bunnings is the big winner. It’s no surprise to anyone who’s ever had a sausage sizzle there! But not all brands are golden—Optus and Facebook are stuck on the...

Your daily kids news podcast. A freeway snaky stowaway; Scotland’s Nessy explanation; ‘checkmate’ champs battle it out; and ‘brain rot’ takes the crown. “Brain rot” just became Oxford’s Word of the Year, thanks to Gen Z and Alpha slang. Meanwhile, in history news, researchers are decoding ancient graffiti at the Tower of London. Is the Loch Ness Monster real, or just a sneaky wave trick? Researche...

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, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re flying to the United States of America—a country known for its world-famous landmarks, like the Grand Canyon, and traditions like Thanksgiving with turkey and...

Your daily kids news podcast. Aussie lawmakers are making history with a big rule: no social media for kids under 16 starting next year. If it works, we’ll be world-first leaders in protecting kids online. Japan’s genius inventors have created a washing machine—for humans! It uses micro-jets and bubbles to clean you up. The Kangaroos snagged their first AFLW premiership, leaving Lions fans in the...

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Your daily news podcast. Spring heatwave sweeps east coast; China’s mile-high sky ladder; India’s 13 yo cricket star; and influencers that just don’t check. Hold onto your hats (literally)! Sydney is baking under a heatwave while parts of Victoria clean up from record-breaking storms. Western Sydney? Scorching above 35°C for five days straight! Daredevils in China are scaling a jaw-dropping steel...

Your daily kids news podcast. Sports like surf lifesaving, pickleball, and frisbee are competing for a spot in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics! With eight years to go, only a lucky few sports will make the cut. A hidden bottle from 1892 was found in Corsewall Lighthouse! Lighthouse keepers left a message that felt like meeting old friends. Now, a new note will be added for future treasure hunters. The...

Today, we’re diving into who created the Bluey, how it became such a worldwide hit, and why it’s captured the hearts of everyone, from toddlers to grannies, everywhere. So grab your imaginary balloon and join us for some facts, fun, and family! For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! What is Newshounds - vide...

Your daily kids news podcast. Gus, the Emperor Penguin, swam 3,000 km to Australia, became the first of his kind to visit the mainland, and enjoyed a seaside feast to regain strength. After some TLC, he's back at sea, heading home to his Antarctic tuxedo crew. A tricky weasel turned a Japanese kindergarten into its personal treasure trove, stealing shoes and hiding them in hilarious spots. Thanks...

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here. 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 daily kids news podcast. Roblox, the online universe loved by millions of kids, is levelling up its safety! New rules mean no messaging for under-13s and parents can now manage accounts, check friends, and set time limits. It’s all about staying safe and smart in the gaming world! Thousands of passionate protestors have marched for Maori rights in New Zealand. They’re speaking up about change...

Your daily kids news podcast. The Great Barrier Reef is in trouble—scientists report coral bleaching is taking a toll. But there's a win for underwater wonders: the world’s largest coral, over 300 years old, has been found near the Solomon Islands. Listen to our Shortcut on The Great Barrier Reef. A plane in Portugal was delayed for four days after 132 hamsters chewed through their cages and scurr...

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, on an audio adventure. Today, we're flying to Ethiopia, a breathtaking country known for its scorching temperatures and bubbling volcanoes, incredible highlands and farmland, unique culture and del...

Your daily kids news podcast. Wild weather and silly shirts at APEC; Robo-sharks in China; a crazy sky-high world record; and Lucy, the world’s oldest human fossil. World leaders met in Peru to chat about big issues like trade and climate change. And guess what? They wore traditional Peruvian shawls for a group photo! It’s a tradition that sometimes leads to some pretty special outfits. Ethiopia i...

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here. 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 daily kids news podcast. Stinky whales and corpse flowers; Paris church bells ring again; AFLW semis are on; and the ghost Halloween parade. Crowds in Geelong, Australia are lining up to catch a whiff of the “corpse flower”—a rare plant that only blooms once every 10 years and smells like a super smelly garbage bin! In Azerbaijan, artists have created a giant, smelly model of a dead whale fil...

Your daily kids news podcast.  A cicada summer’s on the way; Mexico City’s Mariachi party; Aussie surfers win big in Cali; and the night-riding dumpling craze. Australia’s east coast is gearing up for a summer buzzing with cicada songs as these noisy insects emerge by the thousands. Led by the “green grocer” cicada, different types are joining in for an epic, record-breaking “cicadathon” that’s su...