Squiz Kids

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week in news.

Your daily kids news podcast. Imagine tiny invaders with six legs taking over Australia, causing more trouble than rabbits or cane toads! This week, politicians are scratching their heads over fire ants. These little critters are not just pests; they're a pain (literally!) with a bite that packs a punch. It's like the ultimate superhero face-off, but with voters and candidates! Super Tuesday saw f...

Your daily kids news podcast. Australia's facing a snack snag, thanks to tricky supply chains. But hey, it's the perfect time to become a beetroot pickling wizard or say bye to sugary sodas. Adventure awaits in the aisles! Here's a beetroot recipe to get you pickling. Meet Lasse, the German teen who turned trains into his home, sweet home! With the world as his office, he's coding apps and choosin...

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. Buckle up with your captain, Amanda Bower, on the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we zoom into China - land of 1.4 billion people, a Communist government, and where "heaps of homework" is an understatement. We'll sneak a...

Your daily kids news podcast. Aussie NRL stars made the desert their playground this weekend, getting their rugby league on in Las Vegas. Then there's cricket in Wellington and golf in Singapore. Plus, a desert storm added extra drama! Go, Aussies! Some folks in Dubai decided walking is too boring and took to the air with jet packs, just like superheroes. Flying past the world's tallest building m...

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Your daily kids news podcast. Leaplings have a birthday; a chilly job up for grabs; Meta on AI election watch; and footy fever is here. If you're a Leap Day baby, you're in the rarest birthday club! Leap Days are those extra special 24 hours we get every four years, thanks to some ancient Roman and later, Papal, calendar tweaks. So, leaplings, party hard because your next birthday bash is in four...

Your daily kids news podcast. Kids everywhere are diving into grown-up beauty routines, thanks to those ever-persuasive 'skinfluencers' on TikTok and Instagram! But, doctors are waving red flags, saying these adult products aren't playthings for young skin. Imagine expecting a chocolate paradise and ending up in a lolly-less shed! That's what happened in Scotland at a Willy Wonka event that was mo...

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to the Taylor Swift! We're on a mission to uncover WHO Taylor Swift was before the fame, WHY she's become a beacon of hope and inspiration to millions, and HOW she became the dazzling, chart-topping, record-breaking superstar we know today. So, grab your glittery microphones, and let's get this show on the road! LINKS Christmas Tree Farm (song): https://www.youtube...

Your daily kids news podcast. Matildas one step closer to Olympics; Moon mission accomplished; Panthers pipped at post; and a hospital for kiwis. The Matildas showed the world their soccer superpowers this weekend, zooming past Uzbekistan with a dazzling 3-0 win! With goals flying left and right, these soccer heroes are one step closer to Olympic glory. New Zealand just got a bit more awesome with...

A quiz to find out who's smarter, kids or adults?

Your daily kids news podcast. Super Rugby players are now suiting up with mouthguards that not only protect their pearly whites but also chat with computers to keep their noodles safe. It's like having a tiny superhero inside your mouth! Menton, France, is squeezing every drop of fun out of lemons for their annual festival, turning the town into an Olympic-sized citrus spectacle! Imagine lemon sta...

Your daily kids news podcast. Imagine swapping your safe and cosy bedroom for life on a rocky red planet. NASA is looking for four brave souls to do just that. But instead of blasting off to space, they'll be stepping into a Mars-like shed filled with red dirt, right here on Earth. In a tale that sounds straight out of a cartoon, a dog in China has turned its nose into a treasure finder, sniffing...

Each week, 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. Buckle up kids. Amanda Bower is your captain, and we're jetting off to a place filled with adventure and mystery—Indonesia! Imagine a land where you're never more than a hop, skip, and a jump away from an island (over 17,000 of them, to be...

Your daily kids news podcast. Imagine a spaceship named Odie, zooming past stars on a mission to the Moon! This isn't just any trip; Odie's looking for water at the Moon's south pole, hoping to make it a future home for astronauts. Florida's animals have turned into sneaky snack stealers! A bear trashed a car for chocolates, while raccoons dined out on a taco delivery. It's an animal revolution, p...

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week in news.

Your daily kids news podcast. This weekend, prepare to be swept away by the Swift tsunami! Taylor Swift is bringing her epic Eras Tour down under, filling stadiums with her chart-topping tunes. Get ready for a musical marathon from a pop powerhouse that's shaping the soundtrack of our times! Indonesia just pulled off a voting victory, hosting the world’s biggest single-day election! With millions...

Your daily kids news podcast. Victoria suffered through a scorching heatwave, bushfires, power outages and thunderstorms yesterday! Schools closed, and kids got an unexpected day off as towns near the Grampians had to evacuate. Stay safe and look out for your neighbours, people! Brazil threw the ultimate street party, and everyone's invited! Imagine a rainbow explosion with dazzling costumes, mass...

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to the Theory of Evolution, where we take you through WHAT evolution is, WHO came up with the current theory of evolution, and HOW every living thing on Earth is connected. So grab your binoculars and your magnifying glasses, because here we go! LINKS: Teachers, access the worksheets for this podcast here. Charles Darwin - Theory of Evolution Resource (Nat Geo Kids...

Your daily kids news podcast. Vegas shines bright today with Super Bowl LVIII's epic showdown between the Chiefs and 49ers! Off-field buzz? Taylor Swift cheering for her beau and Usher with Post Malone turning halftime into a mega concert. In Wisconsin's Lake Geneva, snow sculptors faced a meltdown challenge, thanks to warm weather! Swapping hats for tees, they carved icy wonders, including a wink...

Who's smarter, kids or adults?

Your daily kids news podcast. This weekend, Australia's streets will turn into a dragon's playground, celebrating the Lunar New Year in style! It's not a fairy tale invasion but a vibrant fest marking the Year of the Dragon. Bryce takes us to Brazil where a frog with a wardrobe to envy has been discovered – it changes colors from yellow by day to brown at night! Plus, Aussies have been busy record...

Your daily kids news podcast. King Charles has shared that he's been diagnosed with cancer and is taking a break from royal duties to focus on his treatment. It's a reminder of the importance of health checkups and supporting each other. In Cameroon, a quarter million kids are lining up, but it's not for treats—it's for a vaccine to fight malaria! Thanks to the new Mosquirix vaccine, they're takin...

Join us on a super fun adventure to Aotearoa/New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud! Hop aboard the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner and dive into the world of mighty Rugby teams, adorable Kiwis (the bird, not the fruit!), and breathtaking landscapes. Discover the fascinating Māori culture, learn cool new words, and even find out why New Zealand is a playground for thrill-seekers....

Your daily kids news podcast. Tomorrow's Safer Internet Day is like a superhero reminder for us web wanderers! It's a big digital high-five to staying safe online. Think of it as your guide to dodging internet ickies and making the web a nicer neighborhood. New Zealand's shaking up snack time with a spaghetti bolognese and cheese pie, causing a tasty turmoil! It's like a flavor party in a pie, but...