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News Club is the place to go for conversations about the news. Agenda-free and hosted by friends - Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - we are here for you - making it easy to keep across the big issues and get ahead of what's coming up.

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Recent Guests

Fashion Critical
Fashion commentator known for critiquing red carpet looks.
Episode: The Squiz Quiz w/ Fashion Critical and Lauren Sams
Glen James
Host of the Money Money Money podcast and property expert
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Episode: The Squiz Quiz w/ Glen James and Rachelle Kroon from money money money
Rachelle Kroon
Host of This Is Property podcast and mortgage broker
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Episode: The Squiz Quiz w/ Glen James and Rachelle Kroon from money money money
Andrew Williams
News director and podcast host, also a film and TV critic.
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Episode: The Year Ahead in Entertainment and Sport w/ Andrew Williams
Lauren Sams
Fashion business journalist
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Episode: The Year Ahead in Fashion w/ Lauren Sams
Bill Sunderland
Co-host of Escape This Podcast
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Episode: The Squiz Quiz w/ Escape This Podcast
Dani Siller
Co-host of Escape This Podcast
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Episode: The Squiz Quiz w/ Escape This Podcast
Joe Aston
Founder of Rampart and influential Australian business journalist
Rampart
Episode: The Year Ahead in Business w/ Joe Aston
Nicci (Nicoletta Hay)
Frequent quiz participant
Episode: The Squiz Quiz: Ashes, AUKUS and acquisitions

Hosts

Claire Kimball
Co-host and main presenter, providing insights and discussion on various news topics with an engaging style.
Andrew Williams
Host of the Squiz Quiz, guiding listeners through fun and informative quizzes on current events.
Jodie Speers
Co-host involved in discussions and news analysis, bringing a friendly and informed perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 705 ratings
  • Happy to be back in 2026

    Given the tinderbox we are all sitting on, having a news show that has being unbiased and impartial as part of their values is a breath of fresh air. Thank you and I look forward in sharing the year's news with you this year.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HouseCatAU
    Australiaa month ago
  • Another year informed

    Thanks Claire and amazing Squiz Team! Concise, factual, unbiased and relevant, the content is spot on with a serious lightheartedness. Looking forward 2026 with your familiar voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChristoGH
    Australia2 months ago
  • Squizzer for life

    Love my Saturday morning routine of listening to the weekly wrap whilst eating my sourdough toast. Such a great way to catch up the week’s events. Thanks Claire and the team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kpets10
    Australia3 months ago
  • Great for keeping informed

    Really loving the new format of the weekly wrap and what’s coming up on weekends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lisaaaaa12234
    Australia3 months ago
  • News Club has become part of my weekend routine

    The Weekly Wrap is the perfect start to my Saturday morning walk, smart, engaging, and easy to listen to. The new What’s Coming Up episode on Sunday is a great addition and helps me feel prepared for the week ahead. I also really enjoy the Squiz Quiz during the week, such a clever way to stay on top of the news in a fun format.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dcarey29
    Australia3 months ago

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- Listeners appreciate the podcast as a reliable way to stay updated while balancing their busy lives.
- A few reviews have raised concerns about perceived political leanings in the commentary, but these are outweighed by overall positive sentiments.
- Many enjoy the conversational tone and the informal yet informative style.
- Some have noted the podcast's ability to make complex news digestible for a general audience without bias.
- Positive comments about the quizzes enhance engagement and provide a fun element to news consumption.

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The Squiz Quiz w/ Fashion Critical and Lauren Sams
Q: What food did Australian Super Bowl-winning punter Michael Dixon say he was desperate to have when he comes back to Australia?
Chips with chicken salt and a parmy.
The Squiz Quiz: Scorchers, split-ups, and sea creatures
Q: Which Australian athlete was one of 10 people made a companion of the Order of Australia over the Australia Day long weekend?
Cathy Freeman was the Australian athlete recognized.
The Squiz Quiz: Scorchers, split-ups, and sea creatures
Q: In what month of 2025 was the Coalition's first breakup?
Both contestants answered May, which was correct.
The Squiz Quiz: ARMY, an ambassador, and a $1m Aussie Open amateur
Q: What are the words that the letters in ARMY stand for regarding fans of BTS?
It stands for Adorable Representative MC for Youth.
The Squiz Quiz: ARMY, an ambassador, and a $1m Aussie Open amateur
Q: How did French scientists scare humans to study how horses react?
They showed humans scary movies to provoke a fear response for the study.

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What is News Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations about major news events are central to the content, with hosts guiding listeners through the week's highlights and significant developments. Episodes often feature not only a recap of pressing political issues but also recommendations for further engagement with the news, making the experience feel conversational and engaging, like chatting with informed friends. The show manages to balance serious discussions with lighter segments, ensuring that audiences stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. It also includes interactive quizzes and limited interview series, bringing in a variety of guests from the journalism and entertainment worlds to add depth to the discourse. The focus on agenda-free reporting sets it apart as a rel... more

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2. Glen James
3. Rachelle Kroon
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7. Dani Siller
8. Joe Aston

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