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We'll take you through HOW the Paralympics got started, WHAT kind of disabilities are included in the Games, and WHO to look out for when you watch. For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce Promotion Terms and Conditions - For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4...

Your daily kids news podcast. This week, leaders from 18 Pacific nations, including Australia and New Zealand, are gathering in Tonga for an important meeting. The big topic? Climate change and how rising sea levels could impact the islands. In Botswana, an incredible 2,492-carat diamond has been discovered, making it one of the largest ever found! The gem was found using super cool X-ray technolo...

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. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!

Your daily kids news podcast. Kamala Harris is stepping up today as the Democratic candidate for U.S. President! Get ready for a wild race between Harris and Trump as they both aim for the White House. The excitement is through the roof, with big names like Barack and Michelle Obama already making waves at the convention! Imagine getting to eat ice blocks at school every day! In the UK, experts ar...

Your daily kids news podcast. Get your binoculars ready! The night sky is putting on a show with a super-sized blue moon lighting up the heavens. Meanwhile, back on Earth, it feels more like summer as winter temps in Australia soar to surprising highs. Who knew August could be so cool—and so hot? David Rush is officially the king of world records! With a mind-blowing 181 records under his belt, he...

Squiz the World goes to... Argentina 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, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure. Today, we're off to Argentina, a land known for the passionate dance of tango and the incredible skills of soccer superstar Lionel Messi. Thi...

Your daily kids news podcast. A 15-year-old from the USA, Heman Bekele, has been named Time Magazine's Kid of the Year for his incredible work on a soap that could help prevent skin cancer. Scientists have made a surprising discovery about Stonehenge—one of its giant stones might have come from Scotland, over 400 miles away! How it got there remains a mystery, with experts scratching their heads a...

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!

Your daily kids news podcast. Looks like those NAPLAN results are out, and while some kids are celebrating, others are scratching their heads. Turns out, commas and verbs are tricky! Experts are on the case, trying to figure out how to boost those scores. Remember, it's just a test—your creativity and kindness can't be measured by dots on a page! Two astronauts are stuck on the International Space...

Your daily kids news podcast. The Australian government thinks too much gambling advertising is a problem! They're planning to cut down on these ads, especially during kids' shows and sports. Some want them gone entirely! If this story has raised any concerns for you, here's a link to Kids Helpline. They’re there to help if you need someone to talk to. Philippe Petit, the legendary tightrope walke...

We'll talk you through WHO Roald Dahl was, WHY kids and adults love his books so much, and WHAT you can do to write like him. So grab your everlasting gobstoppers and let's go! For the full episode transcript, click here. Link: A toxicological analysis of George's Marvellous Medicine - The British Medical Journal. Listen and describe, and create your own character task.  Create your own Marvellous...

Your daily kids news podcast. Australia wraps up its best Olympics ever with stars like Kaylee McKeown and Matt Wearn leading the charge! From golden backstrokes to heroic sailing, our athletes dazzled in Paris. And with the LA Games on the horizon, the excitement is just beginning! A whale stole the show at the Olympic surfing semi-finals in Tahiti, while a curious groundhog got stuck inside a cl...

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!

Your daily kids news podcast. Fake news has caused chaos in England, with angry mobs looting shops and attacking police after believing false rumors. Remember, always Stop, Think, and Check before trusting social media. Kamala Harris has picked Tim Walz as her running mate for the US Presidential elections. Walz, a former teacher from Minnesota, is set to make waves. Brrr, things are getting chill...

Olympic gold medal winner, park skateboarder Arisa Trew answers questions from Aussie kids in a very special Squiz Kids Q+A. Even as she's busy preparing for the Olympics, Arisa Trew takes time out to answer the questions put to her by the kids of Australia. Squiz Kids want to know how often she trains, what her favourite skateboarding trick is, does she ever get nervous before she competes, and,...

Your daily kids news podcast. The Olympics aren't just about sports—they're about collecting and trading team pins! This year, athletes like Simone Biles and even Snoop Dogg have their own pins. It's a pin-palooza! Maybe we need a new event: the Olympic Pin Scavenger Hunt! Danish scientists have cracked the mystery of papercuts! Using a robot and various paper types, they discovered printer paper...

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, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure. Today, we're off to Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games! With the Olympics currently underway, it’s the perfect time to explore this land of ancient history and vibrant c...

Your daily kids news podcast. Australia celebrated an extraordinary Friday night in Paris, bagging three gold medals at the Olympics! Saya Sakakibara dazzled in BMX, Kaylee McKeown achieved an incredible backstroke double double, and Cam McEvoy finally clinched gold in the 50m freestyle. Peg, Britain’s ugliest dog, is now a Hollywood sensation! Starring in the blockbuster "Deadpool & Wolverine," P...

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Your daily kids news podcast. Triathletes dove into the River Seine for the Paris Olympics, battling not just the current but also concerns about water quality. Tests showed high levels of E. coli, but officials declared it safe just before the race. In Alaska's Katmai National Park, bears are feasting on salmon at Brooks Falls, getting ready for winter hibernation. It's a yearly spectacle where b...

Your daily kids news podcast. Even the best plans have hiccups, as seen in the Olympic Village! Athletes complained about skimpy meals and less-than-comfy cardboard beds. But despite these quirks, Aussie swimmer Ariarne Titmus still snagged gold and silver medals. In California, sharks and beachgoers are sharing the waves! But don't worry, SharkEye, a cool drone system, keeps everyone safe by spot...

We'll talk you through WHY the Olympics were rekindled, WHO competed in the early Modern Olympic Games and HOW some of the Olympic traditions that we're so familiar with today, came to be. So grab your running shoes, get on your marks, get set and let's go! For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Classroom Resources Barcelona Opening Ceremony

Your daily kids news podcast. This weekend at the Paris Olympics was full of inspiring stories! Meg Harris, despite her hearing impairment, swam to victory with her team in the 4x100m relay, winning gold for the fourth time in a row! Meanwhile, Matt Dawson of the Australian men's hockey team showed incredible dedication by having part of his finger amputated to compete! What a weekend! Iconic Olym...

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!

Your daily kids news podcast. It may be cold where you are, but Earth's temperature just hit a new high! Scientists are worried about the planet's warming trend, but there's hope as more homes switch to solar power. The NRL Women's season is here! Tonight, the Knights take on the Roosters, marking the start of the biggest year yet for women's rugby league. With more teams and fans, it's a great ti...