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Squiz Kids

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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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz, and this one’s all about Easter! 🐣

From hot cross buns and chocolate eggs to bilbies, bunnies and big Easter traditions from around the world, kids take on ten egg-cellent questions before the ad... more

Your daily kids news podcast.

New privacy rules for YouTube and Roblox; Moon mission countdown; fake climate news; and a cute set of capybara triplets.

By age 13, kids could have 72 MILLION bits of data collected about them. That’s like a giant dig... more

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What happens when a 12-year-old from regional Queensland steps into the shoes of Australia’s Prime Minister… and then sits down with the real one?

In this special episode, we head to Parliament House to follow Jett Jarvis, our PM for a Day winner, as... more

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Our PM meets the real PM; a traditional Mexican bird parade; electric planes take flight; and lucky socks avoid the wash.

12-year-old Jett swapped the paddock for Parliament and met the Prime Minister! He shared a clev... more

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Recent Guests

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
Douglas Hunt
Leads a team of engineers and scientists who build turbines to convert flowing water into electricity.
Marine Renewable Energy (MANREN)
Episode: Planet Warriors - Tidal / Hydro Power - Episode 3

Hosts

Christie Kijurina
Host with multiple appearances on Squiz Kids-related shows, often handling news and educational segments.
Bryce Corbett
Co-host on multiple Squiz Kids programs, frequently leads news summaries and kid-friendly explanations.
Amanda Bower
Co-host and contributor known for child-appropriate explainers and cultural topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
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    Squiz kids is

    A kid friendly podcast about the world around us

    I recommend using squiz kids if your kids want to know about the news ❀️❀️

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pabp
    Australia24 days ago
  • You guys are best podcast ever

    If I could give you 100 stars I would

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maya Missy Moo
    Australiaa month ago
  • Dr carl

    Hi dr carl umm where do you find your shirts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T.s.n.a❀️ʕ‒α΄₯β€’Κ”
    Australia2 months ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iificicoc
    Australia2 months ago
  • Well done!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    This show is so interesting, and I think it is so important for kids to get informed about happenings in the world.🌍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PHILOSOPHY FREAK!!!!
    United Kingdom2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Great for family car rides and classroom use, with fun quizzes.
Engaging, age-appropriate news that kids actually understand.
Parents appreciate the mix of current events and science explained simply.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#9
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#53
New Zealand/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#66
South Korea/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#110
Chile/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#134
Singapore/Kids & Family
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#247
Japan/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Deep Sea - From the Vault
Q: Question number three. What's one reason that bioluminescence is important to deep sea creatures?
Bioluminescence helps them attract prey, find mates, or scare away predators in the perpetual darkness of the deep.
The Deep Sea - From the Vault
Q: Question number two. What's the name of the fish that has three long fins to help it stand?
The tripod fish, which uses its three fins to stay on the ocean floor and catch passing food.
The Deep Sea - From the Vault
Q: Question number one. Many deep sea creatures eat flakes of food called what?
Marine snow, a mix of dead and decomposing material that sinks down from above, provides the scarce nourishment for deep-sea life.
Propaganda... Your Shortcut
Q: What is a filter bubble? Is it A, a bubble you blow with soap? B, a device you attach to taps to filter the water? or C, an algorithm that only shows you ideas that you already agree with?
C, an algorithm that only shows you ideas that you already agree with.
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Q: In Australia, during the gold rush, a cartoon was published depicting Chinese immigrants as what sort of sea creature?
An octopus.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Squiz Kids

What is Squiz Kids about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A kid-focused news show that delivers age-appropriate current events in short, upbeat episodes. Across recent topics, it covers world affairs, science, sports, history, and culture through a child-friendly lens, often including quizzes, DIY segments, and lighthearted explainers designed to help young listeners make sense of the world. Notable strengths include strong audience engagement via interactive quizzes, educational depth on science and history topics, and a clear emphasis on safety and critical thinking for a younger audience. The format is well-suited for families and classroom use, with content that is informative yet accessible and entertaining for kids while staying mindful of age-appropriate framing.

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1. Squiz Today
2. News Club
3. Short & Curly
4. ABC News Daily
5. Chat 10 Looks 3

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Squiz Kids launched 6 years ago and published 1647 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. Anthony Albanese
2. Jett Jarvis
3. Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
4. Katherine Bennell-Pegg
5. Milton Dick
6. Rusty Langdon
7. Laureate Professor Bek Dadmokh Daddari
8. Professor Catherine Amos

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