News Club
The SquizNews 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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 488 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||
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- News in a nutshell
Love the wrap up of the news week and the quiz on a Wednesday is the midweek pep up everyone needs 😊 thanks quiz team for the great content
Apple Podcasts5Bananaqld
Australia24 days ago - 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 Podcasts5HouseCatAUAustralia3 months 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 Podcasts5ChristoGHAustralia3 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 Podcasts5kpets10Australia5 months ago - Great for keeping informed
Really loving the new format of the weekly wrap and what’s coming up on weekends!
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Apple Podcasts | #39 | Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #231 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #100 |  China/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #130 |  Saudi Arabia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #175 |  Hong Kong/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |  Singapore/News/News Commentary |
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What is News Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A fast-paced current-events show driven by two longtime hosts who keep the conversation agenda-free and accessible. Episodes mix week-in-review news, geopolitics, politics, media literacy, and occasional entertainment or sport trivia, all delivered with warm banter and a clear emphasis on practical takeaways for staying informed. A standout trait is the quiz format that brings guests and hosts together for lighthearted, knowledgeable exchanges, making complex topics approachable for a broad, conversational audience. The format also features regular co-hosts alongside recurring guests, giving the show a familiar rhythm while exploring a wide range of timely topics.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with News Club:
1. Squiz Today
2. Squiz Kids
3. Chat 10 Looks 3
4. The Quicky
5. The Briefing
How many episodes of News Club are there?
News Club launched 7 years ago and published 488 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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What guests have appeared on News Club?
Recent guests on News Club include:
1. Anthony Albanese
2. Brandon McClelland
3. Alex Williams
4. Cassie McCullagh
5. Kate Evans
6. Lauren Sams
7. Fashion Critical
8. Glen James
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