Squiz Kids

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.