Squiz Kids

The Squiz
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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). Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or visit the Squiz Kids website. PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here.

  1. Women's Football (Soccer)... Your Shortcut

    1H AGO

    Women's Football (Soccer)... Your Shortcut

    It’s a big month for football — with the Women’s Asian Cup now underway and the Matildas already on the scoreboard with a 1–0 win over the Philippines! To celebrate all the action, we’re bringing back this Squiz Kids Shortcut to Women’s Football — where we explore how the game began, what was happening in Australia, and why women’s football has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. You’ll hear the incredible history of women playing soccer — from queens kicking balls in the 1500s, to record-breaking crowds in the 1920s, to the rise of Australia’s very own Matildas. Note for listeners: This episode was originally recorded in 2023, before the FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand — so you may hear references to that tournament coming up. 🎧 Perfect for curious kids aged 8–12 — and anyone who loves sport, history, and a great comeback story. Listen carefully… there’s a Squiz at the end! For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Women's football - primary sources: ⁠http://www.donmouth.co.uk/womens_football/womens_football.html⁠ The story of women's football in England: ⁠https://www.thefa.com/womens-girls-football/heritage/kicking-down-barriers⁠ History of women's football in Australia: ⁠https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/history-womens-football-australia⁠ How the Matildas' got their name: ⁠https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/sometimes-you-strike-it-lucky-how-a-25-cent-phone-poll-gave-the-matildas-their-name-20230517-p5d93q.html?instance=2023-06-24-06-06-AEST&jobid=29705766&list_name=E2446F7A-1897-44FC-8EB8-B365900170E3&mbnr=MzE0NDQ1OTU&promote_channel=edmail&utm_campaign=am-smh-weekend&utm_content=good_weekend&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=2023-06-24⁠ Everything we need to know about the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: ⁠https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/2023/06/11417703/fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-details

    14 min
  2. Special Edition - Iran explained

    1D AGO

    Special Edition - Iran explained

    In this special edition of Squiz Kids, Bryce hits pause on normal programming to explain the big news out of Iran. Over the weekend, the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and Iran retaliated with its own attacks across parts of the Middle East. Leaders say the strikes were aimed at stopping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, and the biggest shock was the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has ruled for decades in a strict religious system. Bryce breaks down what all that means, what might happen next, and why it’s extra important to use your Newshounds “Stop, Think, Check” skills when misinformation spreads online. For the full episode transcript, click here.

    9 min
  3. Ancient Egypt - From the Vault

    2D AGO

    Ancient Egypt - From the Vault

    Travel back thousands of years to one of the world’s most fascinating civilisations in this From the Vault episode of Squiz Kids Shortcut — Ancient Egypt. It was a place where pyramids scraped the sky, powerful pharaohs ruled the land, men and women wore eye makeup for surprising reasons, and the rich were carefully mummified for the afterlife. But how much of what we think we know about Ancient Egypt is actually true? Perfect for curious kids — and especially handy if Ancient Egypt is popping up in your classroom this year. Listen carefully… there’s a Squiz at the end! Link: ⁠How to mummify a chicken

    13 min
  4. What are the different States of Matter and why do they change? Science Short

    3D AGO

    What are the different States of Matter and why do they change? Science Short

    Why does an ice cube melt… water boil… and steam disappear into thin air? This week’s Squiz Kids Science Short unpacks the states of matter — solids, liquids, gases… and the one you may not know, plasma. What are they really? What’s happening at the tiny particle level? And why does adding heat completely change how matter behaves? From frozen jumpers to glowing neon lights and the blazing Sun, we explore how energy makes particles move, spread out, or even lose tiny pieces called electrons. Solid. Liquid. Gas. Plasma. It’s not magic. It’s motion.

    5 min
  5. Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    4D AGO

    Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    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.

    9 min
  6. Tillies go for glory, and Kiwi bird makes berry bounce back

    5D AGO

    Tillies go for glory, and Kiwi bird makes berry bounce back

    Your daily kids news podcast. Tillies go for glory; Ukraine’s sad anniversary; Kiwi bird makes berry bounce back; and the cave-dwelling cheetah mummies. Green and gold fever is here! The Matildas are launching into three huge weeks of Asian Cup action, facing teams from across Asia. Four years on, the war in Ukraine continues, affecting millions of lives. While leaders prepare for more peace talks, the world hopes for calmer days ahead. Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have uncovered ancient mummified cheetahs—up to 4,000 years old! New Zealand’s quirky, flightless kakapo is having a baby boom! Thanks to a bumper berry season, more chicks are hatching than usual. AI-made videos pretending to show immigrants saying untrue things are spreading online. Fact checkers sniffed them out! It’s a big reminder to double-check what you see—because not everything on the internet is real. For the full episode transcript, click here.

    12 min
  7. A pay rise for kids, and the Koala cupid strikes

    6D AGO

    A pay rise for kids, and the Koala cupid strikes

    Your daily kids news podcast. A pay rise for kids; robots master Kung Fu; the Koala cupid strikes; and a big record for tiny things. Pocket money is getting a boost — but so are prices! With inflation making snacks cost more, kids in the UK and Australia are earning extra cash for chores. At China’s mega TV event, robots flipped, kicked and balanced like martial arts masters! Built by tech companies, these AI-powered performers amazed millions. Scientists at Guulabaa are playing matchmaker for koalas! By carefully pairing healthy, unrelated koalas, they’ve welcomed seven adorable joeys in one year A Queensland collector has earned a Guinness World Records title for owning 2,656 unique Shopkins items — and more than 4,000 in total! For the full episode transcript, click here.

    11 min
  8. Colombia - Squiz the World

    FEB 23

    Colombia - Squiz the World

    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, as we soar to Colombia — a country bursting with colour, rhythm and resilience. It’s home to more bird species than anywhere else on Earth, snow-capped volcanoes that rumble high in the Andes, and a rainbow river that looks like it’s been painted through the jungle. From ancient civilisations to arepas on the dinner table, there’s so much to explore. So buckle up and get ready to discover Colombia. For the full episode transcript, click here. Links:A map of ColombiaColombia's Rainbow River How to play tejo The fabulous Chiva BusHow to make arepas!

    12 min
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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). Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or visit the Squiz Kids website. PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here.

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  • Channel
    The Squiz
  • Creator
    Squiz Media
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.6K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Squiz Media
  • Show Website
    Squiz Kids

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