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Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! Presented by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina, it's a 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... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, we're bringing you a very special Squiz Kids Spotlight. Bryce chats with the stars of the upcoming 7 AFL Kids Call, where kids take over the commentary box for Sunday's AFL clash between St Kilda and the GWS Giants on 7plus.

Meet Alex, th... more

Your daily news podcast.

The Philippines shaken by a mega quake; NASA launches space underwear; Commonwealth Games qualifiers; and some mozzie misinformation

NASA’s future Moon astronauts will wear high-tech cooling underwear, helped along by Prada... more

Your daily kids news podcast.

SA kids join Squiz-E’s gang; a large-as-life foosball record; Roman ruins buried at school; and a big bug bust.

South Australia is partnering with Newshounds to help kids become smarter, safer and savvier online. That ... more

It's watched by billions of people. More than 200 national teams dream of qualifying. And when it's over, one team will be crowned the best on Earth.

In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce trace the incredible journey of football from ancie... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Bower
Guest, affiliated with Squiz Today
Squiz Today
Episode: The Real History of Star Wars - From the Vault
Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister of Australia
Prime Minister of Australia
Episode: PM for a Day... Our PM meets The PM
Jett Jarvis
12-year-old winner of the PM for a day competition
Squiz Kids PM for a Day winner
Episode: Our PM meets the real PM, and lucky socks avoid the wash
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
Australian science communicator, author and educator
Dr Karl at drkarl.com
Episode: Dr Karl - Squiz Kids Q+A
Katherine Bennell-Pegg
Australia's first qualified astronaut
Australian Space Agency
Episode: Katherine Bennell- Pegg , Australian of the Year 2026, Australia's first astronaut - Squiz Kids Spotlight
Milton Dick
House Speaker in the Australian Parliament
Australian Parliament
Episode: Question Time Takeover with Milton Dick MP
Rusty Langdon
Senior researcher at the Institute for Sustainable Futures
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: Planet Warriors - Energy Storage - Episode 6
Laureate Professor Bek Dadmokh Daddari
Expert in bioenergy technologies at the University of Newcastle.
University of Newcastle
Episode: Planet Warriors - Bioenergy - Episode 5
Professor Catherine Amos
Chair in Geoenergy at the University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide
Episode: Planet Warriors - Geothermal Power - Episode 4

Hosts

Christie Kijurina
Co-host/lead host, Provides age-appropriate news with positivity and humor; frequently drives classroom-friendly content.
Bryce Corbett
Co-host/lead host, Delivers news with a kid-friendly, engaging tone; focuses on accessible explanations and classroom-ready prompts.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • BRO KATSEYE IS NOT K-POP

    Why did you say katseye is K-pop they don’t even speak Korean at all they aren’t K-pop bros

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EMDaley
    Australiaa month ago
  • Best podcast ever

    I listen to it every night c have a shout out for my class room eight at Saint Josephs my teacher is Mr Marshall

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Call Rason
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Episode idea

    Get Anthony albonese on show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🫪🫪🫪🫪🫪🫪🫪🫪🫩
    Australiaa month ago
  • I ❤️ squiz kids

    The pm for a day what’s the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jasper Huynh
    Australiaa month ago
  • wtf…

    Temu Carl fah

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    I rilly don’t care 🥱🖤
    Australia2 months ago

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A few critiques note scheduling or content preferences and technical quirks
General praise for being informative and kid-friendly
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Apple Podcasts
#17
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#226
Italy/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#33
Chile/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#45
New Zealand/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#99
United Arab Emirates/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#154
India/Kids & Family

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Mega month of sport begins! And, the world’s largest paper plane?
Q: Question number three, which species of turtle was the target of a special rescue project in North Queensland?
The adorable green sea turtle.
Mega month of sport begins! And, the world’s largest paper plane?
Q: Question number one, which NBA basketball team has not won a title since 1973?
The New York Knicks.
The Great Barrier Reef - From the Vault
Q: What happens on the Great Barrier Reef once a year at night after a full moon?
A mass coral spawning event occurs when coral polyps release eggs and sperm at the same time, across different species and depths to minimize hybrids.
The Great Barrier Reef - From the Vault
Q: Which animals come to date, mate and have babies at the Great Barrier Reef?
Humpback whales migrate to the reef to date, mate, and have babies living there seasonally.
The Great Barrier Reef - From the Vault
Q: What is the name given to one living piece of coral?
The living piece is called a polyp, and the line of questioning confirms this as hollap in the episode's quiz.

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A kid-focused daily news brief that presents current events, science, and culture in a concise, upbeat way. Episodes mix global and local topics with kid-friendly explanations, quizzes, and classroom prompts, aiming to make news accessible and engaging for children while also appealing to parents and teachers who curate content for learning moments. Noteworthy elements include strong emphasis on media literacy for youngsters, science segments, and a friendly, conversational tone from the hosts that keeps information approachable without compromising substance.

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1. Squiz Today
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Squiz Kids launched 6 years ago and published 1720 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Squiz Kids include:

1. Amanda Bower
2. Anthony Albanese
3. Jett Jarvis
4. Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
5. Katherine Bennell-Pegg
6. Milton Dick
7. Rusty Langdon
8. Laureate Professor Bek Dadmokh Daddari

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