Episodes

  • Your Shortcut to... ANZAC Day

    Your Shortcut to... ANZAC Day
    Apr 24 2024
    This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to ANZAC Day—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories. For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: A Camera on Gallipoli: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/cameraongallipoli Understanding Gallipoli: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/understanding-gallipoli ANZAC Diversity: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/anzac-diversity
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    11 mins
  • The Prime Minister’s Anzac trek; Bluey’s big day in London; Milo makes it home; and our first Aussie Astronaut

    The Prime Minister’s Anzac trek; Bluey’s big day in London; Milo makes it home; and our first Aussie Astronaut
    Apr 23 2024
    Your daily kids news podcast. Tomorrow's sunrise will bring more than just light; it’ll reflect the enduring courage of the Kokoda heroes. Aussie Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and PNG Prime Minister James Marape are walking through history, camping under the same stars that once watched over brave soldiers. London’s Australia House turns into Bluey House! Amid cheers and music, Bluey wags her tail at fans, scooping up a special award and proving she’s the world's favourite healer. After a 17-day solo tour of Melbourne, Milo, the speedy terrier, is back with his family. Next stop? A cozy staycation with lots of belly rubs and no airports! Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the first-ever astronaut to sport the Aussie flag on her shoulder. Beating out 23,000 other candidates, she's graduated from astronaut school. For the full episode transcript, click here.
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    12 mins
  • Your Shortcut to... Australian Women War Heroes

    Your Shortcut to... Australian Women War Heroes
    Apr 22 2024
    Your Shortcut to... Australian Women War Heroes We'll take you through WHO is Australia's most decorated woman; WHY Nancy Wake was the most wanted woman in Germany; and WHERE Ruby Boye-Jones fought off crocodiles to serve her country. For the full episode transcript, click here.
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    11 mins
  • Planet vs Plastic on Earth Day; Nigeria’s world-record chess champ; Aussie school breaks confetti cannon record: and crunchy cicada salad.

    Planet vs Plastic on Earth Day; Nigeria’s world-record chess champ; Aussie school breaks confetti cannon record: and crunchy cicada salad.
    Apr 21 2024
    Your daily kids news podcast. Earth Day turns the spotlight on plastics this year with the theme "Planet vs Plastics." Imagine a world without plastic spoons or bags— that was us not too long ago! Now, it's time to clean up and aim for a plastic-free 2040. Tunde Onakoya, a chess whizz from Nigeria, just might have set a new record by playing chess for 60 hours! He's not just moving pawns and knights; he's helping Nigerian kids get to school. Checkmate to boredom and a win for learning! Pop goes the record! St Stephens’ School in Perth just exploded the world record for most confetti cannons fired at once. Celebrating 40 years with a bang and loads of biodegradable confetti. In New Orleans, cicadas are hopping from the trees to your dinner plate at Bug Apetit. Who's up for a cicada salad? These summer singers are about to become the snack of the season! Get ready to crunch on some seriously seasoned bugs. For the full episode transcript, click here.
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    11 mins
  • Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
    Apr 18 2024
    Who's smarter, kids or adults? For more on the week's news stories, visit the Squiz Kids website. For the full episode transcript, click here.
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    9 mins
  • Devil comet in Aussie skies; Olympics countdown begins; Facebook fakers at it again; and Barbie’s BBQ sauce.

    Devil comet in Aussie skies; Olympics countdown begins; Facebook fakers at it again; and Barbie’s BBQ sauce.
    Apr 17 2024
    Your daily kids news podcast. This week, grab your telescopes and look up! The Devil's Comet, a giant space rock with cool, comet 'horns,' is swinging by Earth. It's a rare sight, appearing once every 71 years, glowing bright after sunset. Don't miss out, it's a stellar show in the sky! The Olympic torch is blazing its way to Paris from its ancient home in Olympia, Greece! With new games like breakdancing and skateboarding, this year's Olympics are sure to be extra groovy. Join the torch relay fun and cheer all the way to the opening ceremony! Get ready for a splash of color at your next bbq with the new pink Barbie barbecue sauce! Whether you're team sausage or team chips, this limited edition, pink-tinted sauce promises to be as tasty as the classic brown. Time to taste and see! It's a Thursday so join Squiz-E the Newshound on a mission to sniff out fake news! With a nose for the truth, he's here to remind us to Stop, Think and Check the facts before sharing anything online. For the full episode transcript, click here.
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    12 mins
  • Aboriginal treasures unearthed; Thailand’s world’s largest water fight; private jets for pets; and a hippo makes a midnight run.

    Aboriginal treasures unearthed; Thailand’s world’s largest water fight; private jets for pets; and a hippo makes a midnight run.
    Apr 16 2024
    Your daily kids news podcast. Archaeologists have turned into real-life treasure hunters on Jiigurru Island, digging up ancient pottery that proves Aboriginal Australians were potters and sailors long before Europeans arrived. Dive into history with this cool find! Imagine the biggest water balloon fight ever—that's the Songkran festival in Thailand! For three days, everyone from kids to grandparents soaks each other with water guns and buckets, washing away last year's bad luck to splash into a lucky new year! In Cape Town, a hippo turned night owl and decided to take a garden tour in the suburbs, escaping a scuffle and dodging the police. Don't worry, this hefty explorer was safely guided back home. What a night to remember! If your dog dislikes being left behind, Bark Air is swooping in to save the day! This new airline pampers pets with VIP treatment, flying them to cities like New York and London. Bonus: you fly free when your furry friend does! For the full episode transcript, click here.
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    10 mins