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Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠squizkids.com.au

Popcorn? Check. Comfy seat? Check. Movie magic? Double check! It's the Squiz Kids Holiday Movie Guide – Winter Edition! Bryce and Christie run through the coolest new kids' movies hitting cinemas these school holidays – from a live-action How to Train Your Dragon, to a Smurf-tastic adventure, Pixar's space odyssey Elio, and the return of Jurassic giants. The perfect boredom buster for your school break!

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.

Your daily kids news podcast. Cyclone bomb wreaks school holiday havoc; Taiwan’s prehistoric paddle; do pets belong in bed?; and The Cat In The Hat is back. While Aussies were soaked, Europe roasted! With temps hitting the high 40s, it got so hot in Paris that the top of the Eiffel Tower had to close! Tourists were left sweating in line while the iconic landmark took a heat break. Taiwanese scientists recreated a prehistoric sea journey using stone tools and a handmade canoe! They paddled hundreds of kilometres to Japan, showing how ancient humans explored the world. Some scientists say sleeping with your furry BFF makes you happy, others think it messes with your Zzzs. One thing's for sure—telling your pup to sleep elsewhere might be ruff! Get ready for giggles! A brand-new Cat in the Hat movie is coming soon, bringing chaos, charm, and that legendary red-and-white hat to the big screen. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Squiz Kids Q+A with Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Australia's Governor-General - Part Two. On the first anniversary of her appointment as Governor-General, Australia’s official representative of the King and the person who helps keep our democracy ticking, GG Sam (as she’s known to us) has kindly agreed to hop into the Q+A hot seat. From questions about what a Governor-General actually does, to how she feels about homework, and even what the King is really like in person, Squiz Kids from around the country have come through with the goods. It’s a fascinating, fun, and thoughtful conversation, full of insights into Australia’s system of government, the importance of kids understanding civics, and why your voice matters, even if you can’t vote yet.

Squiz Kids Q+A with Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Australia's Governor-General - Part One. On the first anniversary of her appointment as Governor-General, Australia’s official representative of the King and the person who helps keep our democracy ticking, GG Sam (as she’s known to us) has kindly agreed to hop into the Q+A hot seat. From questions about what a Governor-General actually does, to how she feels about homework, and even what the King is really like in person, Squiz Kids from around the country have come through with the goods. It’s a fascinating, fun, and thoughtful conversation, full of insights into Australia’s system of government, the importance of kids understanding civics, and why your voice matters, even if you can’t vote yet.

Your daily kids news podcast. Australia has an inland sea; Latvia’s maggots to the rescue; Grizzly bear visits the dentist; and Squiz Kids school holiday content. Thanks to Cyclone Alfred’s mega rains, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in Australia’s middle has come alive with shrimp, fish, flowers, and birds from Japan to Russia, all throwing a wild nature party in the outback! In Latvia, wriggly maggots are on garbage duty! These tiny trash-chompers are gobbling up waste by the tonne—cleaning up the planet one squirmy bite at a time. Tundra the giant brown bear had a major toothache—until vets gave him a shiny titanium crown! Now he’s the king of the zoo with the coolest smile around. For the full episode transcript, click here.

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.

Your daily kids news podcast. Gout Gout breaks a new record; Fat Bear Week gets underway; King Charles in fake video scam; and runaway bears raid the honey jar. While most of us are planning beach trips or movie marathons, Aussie teen Gout Gout is spending his holidays smashing national sprint records in Europe! The 17-year-old ran the 200m in just 20.02 seconds—getting scarily close to Usain Bolt’s world record. Two cheeky bears in the UK pulled a classic bear move—busting out of their enclosure to raid a honey shed! Mish and Lucy munched their way into a sugary food coma before keepers rounded them up. Fat Bear Cam is back on, with skinny bears in Alaska chowing down on salmon to pack on the pounds. Watch them grow, pick your fave, and crown the chubbiest champ during Fat Bear Week. Go Shower Bear! A fake video of King Charles talking about war has been spreading online—and it’s completely made by AI. Squiz-E the Newshound says: Stop, Think, and Check before believing anything online. Brooks Falls Bear Cam - Katmai National Park Fat Bear Week Instagram Reel For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Calls for a YouTube ban for kids; Selfie madness in Florence; do orcas have a beauty routine?; and Victoria’s giant pear. YouTube might soon be off-limits for kids under 16 in Australia. The government’s working on ways to keep the internet safe (no more endless video binges). But don't panic—it's just an idea for now and not set in stone! A tourist in Italy tried to take the perfect selfie—but ended up ripping a priceless painting instead! Orcas were spotted rubbing seaweed on each other—either to exfoliate or just show some love! Move over Big Banana—Shepparton’s planning a huge pear! This juicy giant will be three stories high and full of fruity facts. Perfect for climbing, learning, and daydreaming about monster pear crumbles! For the full episode transcript, click here.

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 this audio adventure. Today, we're taking a trip to Cuba, a vibrant island where vintage cars cruise past colourful buildings, where the rhythm of salsa spills onto every street corner, and where the sweet scent of sugar cane mingles with the ocean breeze. It's a place where music tells stories and where every meal comes with a side of rice and beans. So slip on your dancing shoes and get ready to soak up the rhythm and sunshine of Cuba! For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: MapClassic Cuban carsBuena Vista Social ClubRopa Vieja recipe

Your daily kids news podcast. Winter solstice with a bang; Rewilding Rwanda’s rhinos; Nudie swim in Hobart; and Labubu craze hits fever pitch. Saturday was the shortest day of the year, and wow, did it feel chilly! Australia shivered through record cold, while the other side of the world partied in the sunshine. Seventy endangered rhinos took the ultimate African road trip – and air trip – moving from a South African farm to a wild new life in Rwanda. Labubus—those wild-eyed plush toys—are taking over! From NBA stars to super fans lining up in droves, these surprise-in-a-box critters are the new kings of toy town. Beanie Babies, who? What’s the best way to celebrate freezing winter? If you said “swimming naked at dawn,” you’d fit right in with the 3,000 brave Aussies in Hobart! They ditched their clothes and dove into icy waters—all for a chilly, cheeky winter celebration! For the full episode transcript, click here.

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.

Your daily kids news podcast. Pokemon card craze in full swing; Japan’s sleeping puffer jacket; Maroons win State of Origin; and saving your grandma from a Facebook scam. Pokemon cards are hot right now — like, flaming Charizard hot. But some folks are taking the trading too far, with stores being robbed and collectors going card-crazy. Only in Japan! They've made a puffer jacket that literally helps you fall asleep. With lights, sounds, and even a nap-detecting ring, it's like wearing your bed. Queensland win State of Origin - Game Two. Bring on The Decider! Watch out for sneaky scammers! Some fakers are pretending to be Aussie vet Dr. Chris Brown on Facebook to trick people (especially grandmas!) into giving them money. Squiz-E the Newshound says: STOP, THINK and CHECK before you click! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Aussie outback bounces back; Britain’s real-life spy-boss revealed; Pixar’s purr-fect new plans; and Grandad shreds the skatepark. After floods soaked Thargomindah, the town bounced back with a joyful Shearers Shindig! There were pig races, colour runs, and lightning-fast sheep haircuts! Say hello to the new head of MI6—Blaise Metreweli, the first woman to lead Britain’s top-secret spy team! Once a gadget genius, now she’s the real-life boss behind Britain's spy missions. Pixar’s got BIG news! Elio, a kid-turned-Earth-ambassador, and Gatto, a musical cat in Venice, are heading to screens soon. Oh, and Toy Story 5? It’s happening!!!! Mandurah’s skate park has a new boss—Gavin, the scooter-riding grandpa! At 52, he’s doing wild tricks and wheelies on his mobility scooter. For the full episode transcript, click here.

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Dragons—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. We'll take you through WHERE the myths and legends of dragons come from, WHO the dragons of stories, books and movies are, and WHY they still breathe fire into our imaginations today. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Middle East tensions explained; Golden loo still missing; South Africa wins the cricket; and Sonic takes on Mario. A serious argument between two countries—Israel and Iran—has gotten fiery. World leaders are watching closely, hoping things calm down. It’s happening far away, but it’s important to know about. Six years ago, a toilet made entirely of gold vanished from a palace in England! Two sneaky thieves finally got caught and are off to jail. The shiny loo was worth $5 million—but now it's in bits and missing. South Africa hit their way to the top of world Test cricket, beating Australia in a stunning twist! With a heroic 136 runs from Aidan Markram, they scooped the championship. A proud moment for captain Temba Bavuma—and a big "howzat!" to the world. Sonic's new racing game is zooming into the spotlight and might just outshine Mario Kart! Meanwhile, Toothless is back on the big screen with “How To Train Your Dragon” crushing it at cinemas. Gaming and dragons? Epic combo! For the full episode transcript, click here.

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.

Your daily kids news podcast. World Cup here we come!; BTS released from army; electric vehicles in the spotlight; and the zebra that ran away. Australia’s soccer stars are heading to the World Cup after a nail-biting 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia! Connor Metcalfe’s first-ever goal and Mitch Duke’s header sealed the deal. Two BTS members have left the army and teased a reunion! Fans are buzzing at the chance of new hits. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar stole the BET Awards with five big wins. A pet zebra in Tennessee gave police the runaround, hiding in fields before being helicoptered back to its owner. Yep, you read that right—Ed the Zebra is home safe. Australians have been tricked by false info about electric cars running out of juice. Squiz-E says: always STOP, THINK, and CHECK before you believe everything online. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Los Angeles in turmoil; Syria’s lost tomb; A tiny violin that’s no joke; and a giant meatball you don’t want to eat! Los Angeles is buzzing with protests, and some rallies turned rowdy, leading the government to send in the National Guard. A construction worker in Syria made a jaw-dropping discovery—an ancient tomb complex full of treasures dating back 1,500 years! Scientists in the UK have made the world’s tiniest violin using 3D printing! It’s smaller than a strand of hair and doesn’t play music, but it shows just how small technology can go. Imagine every human turned into mince—yuck! A mathematician calculated it’d make a giant meatball one kilometre wide. And if you made a sausage from every insect on Earth, it’d weigh a billion tonnes. That’s one recipe we’re skipping for dinner! For the full episode transcript, click here.

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 zipping across the globe to Hong Kong—a bustling city where East meets West in a dazzling skyline of glass and steel. It’s a place where dumplings steam in bamboo baskets, where street markets glow with neon signs, and where pink dolphins swim in the surrounding waters. So grab your chopsticks and get ready to taste the adventure of Hong Kong! For the full episode transcript, click here. Links:Kowloon Walled City in 1990 Wonton Noodle Soup

Your daily kids news podcast. A prince’s plan to save the oceans; meet the Donald Trump pumpkin; NBA playoffs get to pointy end; and the elephant who went grocery shopping. The UN Oceans Conference is happening in Nice, France, where world leaders (plus Prince William and Sir David Attenborough!) are talking about how to save our oceans. A London veggie-carving contest turned pumpkins, cucumbers, and cauliflowers into famous faces! From a “Trumpkin” to a cauliflower Dolly Parton, the Lambeth Country Show served up laughs and creative goodness that’d make any salad bar jealous! Sport fans are cheering as the Socceroos score a big win against Japan, inching closer to the World Cup! Meanwhile, the NBA Finals are in full swing with the Pacers leading the Thunder 1-0. In Thailand, a hungry elephant went on a snack run—literally! It wandered into a shop, grabbed some treats, and left with a trunkful of chips. For the full episode transcript, click here.

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.

Your daily kids news podcast. Plastics battle for World Environment Day; pilgrims head to Mecca for the Haj; Squiz-E sniffs a pollie porky; and sloths the size of elephants. It’s World Environment Day, and the UN wants us all thinking about plastic! While plastic helps our lives, it’s hurting oceans and animals too. Let’s learn how to use less plastic and recycle more—so our planet can breathe easier. A million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the annual Haj—a journey in the desert to honour an ancient pilgrimage. It’s one of the world’s largest and most spiritual events! Scientists say ancient sloths were as big as elephants—complete with armoured skin! No sleepy tree-hugging here. A politician wrongly claimed solar panels can’t be recycled, but fact-checkers—and a helpful newshound—proved him wrong! Turns out, 90% can be recycled right here in Australia. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Etna’s big eruption; Korea’s parkour robot; a teen checkmates a chess king; and VR for your vision. Mount Etna, Europe’s largest and most active volcano, erupted in Sicily! A dazzling lava fountain and a huge ash cloud put on a show. A four-legged robot in South Korea is taking parkour to the next level! With advanced AI, it can run up walls, jump gaps, and race over rocky ground. Teen chess champ Gukesh Dommaraju beat Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen in Norway! Gukesh stayed calm while Magnus made a mistake, then claimed victory. Sportsmanship tip: win or lose, keep it classy A Japanese VR game might actually improve eyesight! Players with mild short-sightedness played a target-shooting game that trained their eyes, and it worked. It's a small study, but it’s giving new hope to gamers everywhere! For the full episode transcript, click here.

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Eddie Mabo and Native Title—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. We'll take you through WHO Eddie Mabo was, WHY this fight mattered, and HOW the Mabo decision shapes Australia today. For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: Eddie Koiki Mabo Native title, rights and interests The significance of Mabo Day Counted: Gail Mabo and Native Title

Your daily kids news podcast. The importance of Mabo Day; wildfires in Canada; truck crash causes bee chaos; and the Governor General joins Squiz Kids. Eddie Mabo, a determined gardener from a small island, changed Aussie history by proving First Nations people owned the land before Europeans arrived. His fight led to the Native Title Act! One small voice CAN change everything. Huge wildfires in Manitoba have forced over 17,000 people to leave their homes. Helicopters rescued people trapped by flames. This early fire season is blamed on climate change. Stay safe, Canada! A truck carrying millions of bees flipped in Washington state, releasing buzzing swarms everywhere! Locals were told to stay indoors as bees swarmed the countryside. Talk about a sticky situation! For the full episode transcript, click here.

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.

Your daily kids news podcast. Youngest Aussie pollie ever; NSW win State of Origin; Squiz E vs the snakes; and meet the new Harry Potter. One minute Charlotte Walker was blowing out 21 candles, and the next she was voted into Parliament! She’s now Australia’s youngest ever federal politician.Squiz Kids Civics Series Grab your broomsticks — a brand-new Harry Potter TV show is in the works! Three lucky kids in the UK just got cast as Harry, Hermione and Ron. Thousands tried, but these three are about to become magical megastars! A creepy river full of snakes went viral online — but don’t panic! It’s totally fake, cooked up by AI. Squiz-E the Newshound is here to remind us all: Stop, Think, and Check before we fall for online trickery! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. A daring ocean voyage; a three-eyed predator of the sea; battle of the breakfasts; and a cheese rolling champ is crowned! Oliver and his cat Phoenix ditched boring jobs for salty seas, sailing 3,000km to Hawaii! After learning to sail on YouTube, they battled broken boat bits and saw dolphins galore.@Sailing_with_Phoenix https://www.instagram.com/sailing_with_phoenix/ A cheese wheel raced down a massive hill, and so did dozens of people! In England’s wildest (and silliest) race, runners rolled and flopped their way after flying fromage. Mosura fentoni, a three-eyed, claw-snapping, saw-mouthed creature swam Earth's seas 500 million years ago! This finger-sized freak looks like it beamed in from Mars but was found fossilised in Canada. Nutella’s had the toast throne, but Biscoff's spicy-sweet takeover is real! From TikTok treats to bubble tea buzz, the breakfast battle is heating up. For the full episode transcript, click here.

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 flying across the Pacific to Jamaica—a Caribbean island bursting with rhythm, sunshine, and good vibes. It’s the birthplace of reggae music, where jerk chicken sizzles on the grill and waterfalls tumble through tropical rainforests. So grab your sunnies and get ready to feel the beat of Jamaica! For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: Visit Saint AnnJamaican Patois translatorDo the Reggay by Toots and the MaytalsCould You Be Loved by Bob MarleyDon't Look Back (live) by Peter Tosh Marcia Griffiths live in concert, 2019 (aged 70)

Your daily kids news podcast. NSW’s big flood cleanup; Norway’s big boat wakeup call; Aussies kicking goals; and the scoop on penguin poop. Floods hit NSW hard, but locals are finally drying out and starting a big cleanup. Imagine opening your front door and finding a 135-metre cargo ship! That’s what happened to Johan in Norway. The ship missed his house by just metres. Green and gold are shining all over Europe! Coach Ange helped Spurs lift a trophy after 16 long years, and Arsenal’s Aussie trio helped take down the champs in the women’s league. Aussies kicking goals all over the pitch! Scientists say penguin poop might help make clouds—yep, really! The stinky stuff releases chemicals that float up and help water droplets stick together. It's smelly science, but it could change how we understand climate. For the full episode transcript, click here.

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.

Stay listening after today's podcast as Bryce chats with Stephen Gniel, head of Australia's national curriculum authority, about why media literacy is now part of the curriculum. A big political break-up; Massachusetts’ Magna Carta millions; octopus or pancake?; and the mega-quake misinformation. Even political besties can have a bust-up! After decades as a team, Australia’s Liberal and National Parties have split over energy plans. Now they’re sitting separately in Parliament. Will they patch things up? A super old copy of the Magna Carta just turned up at Harvard Law School — and it’s an original! Once thought to be just a dusty copy, this 725-year-old treasure is worth a fortune. A new sea creature has been discovered — it’s a squishy, pancake-shaped octopus with flappy 'ears'! A comic book author's dream is causing a real-life panic! A wild rumour says a megaquake will hit Japan in July, but earthquakes can’t be predicted by dreams (or doodles). Remember, Newshounds: Stop, Think, and Check before sharing shaky stories For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Floods and drought cause chaos; Origin debutants step up; record-breaking run across Australia; and could the Pope visit Australia? Australia’s doing weather the wild way! While wild rain floods homes in NSW and closes 40 schools, farmers in SA are battling the worst drought in years. Umbrellas in the east, water trucks in the west! Pope Leo just addressed 200,000 people at his very first mass in Rome as pope! There were kings, queens, and even our PM in the crowd. It's that time again when NSW and Queensland lose their minds over rugby league! State of Origin is here, and this year brings fresh faces to both teams. William Goodge just became the fastest person to run across Australia! That’s over a month of non-stop running — to honour his mum and raise money for cancer. Two and a half marathons every day? Someone get this guy a medal... and maybe a nap. For the full episode transcript, click here.