Squiz Kids

Episodes

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  Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 05.11.2026 8m

  ⁠BECOME A SUPPORTER 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.
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  Donald Trump’s big defeat, and mogging is word of the year. 04.11.2026 9m

  BECOME A SUPPORTER Your daily kids news podcast. Donald Trump’s big defeat; South Africa’s shark-hunting orca brothers; AI fakes from France; and mogging is word of the year. American voters have delivered a political shake-up, with Democrats winning control of both houses of Congress. Meet Port and Starboard, the orca brothers giving great white sharks nightmares! Move over, boring old words... mogging has been crowned Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year! A dramatic video supposedly showing protesters taking over the Eiffel Tower is actually AI-generated. For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.
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  Young Olympians shine in Africa, and a pretend year on Mars ends 03.11.2026 13m

  BECOME A SUPPORTER Your daily kids news podcast. Young Olympians shine in Africa; the rise of mountain robots; a pretend year on Mars ends; and birds behaving boldly! Forty-one young Aussies have travelled all the way to Senegal for the Youth Olympic Games! Ninety teams sent robots scrambling up more than 3,000 ancient stone steps in China. Four NASA volunteers have emerged after spending 378 days pretending to live on Mars! Meet Eric, the female emu who has decided pensioner Mal Richards needs a permanent feathered companion. For the full episode transcript, click here. How to Watch the Youth Olympics
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  The Great Emu War - Your Shortcut... 02.11.2026 15m

  Thousands of hungry emus. Three soldiers with machine guns. And a story that’s become famous as the war Australia lost … to birds. In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce head into the wheat fields of Western Australia to investigate the Great Emu War of 1932. Discover how struggling farmers turned to the army for help, why speedy emus proved so difficult to stop, and how much of the famous tale is true. Beyond the jammed guns and bumpy truck chases, there’s a bigger story about people, animals and sharing a landscape, and why understanding Country matters. Listen carefully. There’s a S’Quiz at the end! For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched by Christie Kijurina Hosted by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina
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  The great pen and paper classroom comeback, and Donald Trump’s big test 01.11.2026 9m

  Your daily kids news podcast. The great pen and paper classroom comeback; Donald Trump’s big test; it’s Melbourne Cup day; and the man who walked around the world. Dust off those pencils! Schools are rethinking their love affair with screens, with NSW pushing for handwritten NAPLAN tests and a Sydney school cracking down on smartphones. It's election time in America, and voters are preparing to have their say on who's running the country. The midterms will help decide who gets a seat in Congress and could make life easier or harder for President Trump. The race that stops the nation is almost here, with 24 thoroughbreds preparing to thunder around Flemington for a shot at Melbourne Cup glory. Talk about taking the scenic route! English adventurer Karl Bushby is nearing the end of an extraordinary 28-year walk around the world. For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.
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  Skeletons - Your Shortcut... From the Vault 31.10.2026 11m

  Halloween might be over, but there’s one skeleton you won’t be packing away… your own! This week, Bryce heads into the Squiz Kids Vault to unearth our Shortcut to Skeletons. Join Amanda and Bryce to discover how our bones hold us up, protect our organs and even make our blood. Find out why babies have more bones than adults, meet the remarkable bone that isn’t connected to any others, and learn how to keep your skeleton strong. A journey beneath your skin for curious kids... with a S’Quiz at the end!
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  Why do some people enjoy being frightened? Science Short 30.10.2026 4m

  A racing heart, a startled scream… and then a request to do it all again! Why can a good scare feel so much fun? In this Halloween edition of Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie investigates what happens inside your brain and body when you’re frightened, how pretend danger can produce a real reaction, and what scientists discovered when they fitted haunted-house visitors with heart-rate monitors. From spooky movies to rollercoasters, we explore the sweet spot between boring and TOO scary... and why it’s different for everyone. Got a science question you’d love answered? Send it to ⁠squizkids@thesquiz.com.au⁠ so Christie can investigate!
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  Halloween Bedtime Story - Squiz-E and the Ghostly Glow 30.10.2026 9m

  Get ready for a ghostly adventure with Squiz-E! 🎃 It's Halloween night, and Squiz-E’s just about to settle in after trick-or-treating when… KNOCK! KNOCK! Something’s at the door. But who could it be so late? Follow Squiz-E into the dark, shadowy night as he faces his fears, braves creepy corners, and discovers a glowing secret that’s got everyone spooked. Will he solve the mystery of the Ghostly Glow? Find out in this spine-tingling tale, full of spooky twists and a heart warming surprise! 👻 Check out more of what we do at ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/
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  Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 29.10.2026 11m

  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.
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  ChatGPT warning for kids, and Iceberg diving in Canada 28.10.2026 12m

  Your daily kids news podcast. ChatGPT warning for kids; Iceberg diving in Canada; sleeping jumping spiders; and noodles made from geckos? Twelve-year-old Blake Mackenzie has taken out a national slam poetry title with a powerful warning about relying too much on ChatGPT. Get your costumes, lolly buckets, and spooky screams ready! Halloween is here. Professional cliff diver Molly Carlson has become the first woman to dive off an iceberg into the ocean! Sweet dreams, creepy crawlies! Aussie scientists have found evidence that jumping spiders experience REM-like sleep. A revolting viral video supposedly showing geckos being turned into instant noodles has fooled people across the Pacific. But Squiz-E has sniffed out the truth For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.  
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  Ancient treasures found in WA, and a snake that turns cartwheels 27.10.2026 11m

  Your daily kids news podcast. Ancient treasures found in WA; a South African train goes to great lengths; a snake that turns cartwheels; and a spud that’s no small potatoes! Six years after the devastating destruction of an ancient Aboriginal rock shelter, Traditional Owners and archaeologists are uncovering extraordinary pieces of its past. South Africa says its whopping 7.6-kilometre freight train has broken a world record, previously held by Australia, with 696 wagons and 13 locomotives working together. Forget slithering... this tiny snake prefers gymnastics! Scientists have filmed Southeast Asia’s dwarf reed snake cartwheeling away from danger. One very lucky prospector nearly walked straight past a fortune! His metal detector led him to the “Tibooburra Spud”, a whopping 1.2-kilogram gold-and-quartz nugget For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina
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  Aaron Blabey - Author of Pig the Pug, Bad Guys and Game of Pets - and a Squiz Kids Q+A 26.10.2026 18m

  Squiz Kids Q+A with kids' author extraordinaire Aaron Blabey. Aaron braves the Hot Seat for the second time with his new book... Game of Pets: The Boy Who Knew Too Much. Has Pig the Pug EVER learnt his lesson? Why is a guinea pig the villain in The Bad Guys? And should we be suspicious of our pets? Bestselling author and illustrator Aaron Blabey returns to the Squiz Kids Q+A Hot Seat, joining Bryce Corbett to answer questions from the kids of Australia. From the childhood fears that inspired The Bad Guys to seeing his characters become Hollywood movie stars, Aaron shares the stories behind his stories. There’s advice for budding authors, a tricky favourite-book decision, and the all-important question: why so many butts? Plus, meet Griff and Bob the talking axolotl from Aaron’s new series, Game of Pets, where an intergalactic game show and some very sneaky pets spell trouble for our planet. Book one in Aaron’s new Game of Pets series, The Boy Who Knew Too Much, is available now from wherever you normally get your books. For the full episode transcript, click here.
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  Kindness shines after dark week, and Zara Larsson’s Lush Life dancers. 25.10.2026 12m

  Your daily kids news podcast. Kindness shines after dark week; South Korea’s curious shark; Van Gogh’s stars revealed; and Zara Larsson’s Lush Life dancers. Australians have responded to a frightening event with an enormous act of kindness, donating more than $1 million to Save the Children. Meet Bukangi, the three-metre shark who has apparently decided a canal in Busan is home sweet home. Researchers believe they’ve used astronomy to pinpoint when and where Van Gogh painted a famous starry scene. Zara Larsson’s Australian tour has sent the Lush Life dance into overdrive, with fans joining her onstage to bust out the viral moves. For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett
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  Halloween - Your Shortcut... From the Vault 24.10.2026 11m

  Why do we dress up for Halloween? Where did trick-or-treating begin? And what did people carve before pumpkins took over? With Halloween around the corner, we’re dusting off a Squiz Kids Shortcut from the Vault to uncover the stories behind the spooky fun. Join Amanda and Bryce as they explore Halloween’s Celtic roots, discover how songs and poems once earned people treats, and meet the legendary Stingy Jack and his rather unusual lantern. There are haunted houses, apple-bobbing adventures and even costumes for pets. Listen carefully … there’s a S’Quiz at the end!
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  How do trees take in carbon dioxide and make the oxygen we breathe? Science Short 23.10.2026 3m

  How do trees take in carbon dioxide and make the oxygen we breathe? Dylan, eight, from Karrinyup has sent in this week’s excellent question and Christie’s heading inside a leaf to investigate! Discover how trees use sunlight to make their own food and produce oxygen in the process, and how microscopic ocean organisms help produce the oxygen our planet depends on. From roots to treetops and out to sea, there’s a lot behind every breath! Got a science question you’d like Christie to investigate? Email ⁠⁠squizkids@thesquiz.com.au⁠⁠.
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  Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 22.10.2026 10m

  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.
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  Special Edition: Governor-General, Sam Mostyn AC 22.10.2026 21m

  Special Edition: Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC How do we help kids make sense of difficult news without adding to their worries? In this special edition of Squiz Kids, Bryce Corbett sits down with Australia’s Governor-General, Sam Mostyn AC, following the violent attack on Federal MP Helen Haines. A friend of the podcast and supporter of our Newshounds media literacy program, the Governor-General reflects on an event that has sent a chill across the country, the graciousness of the Haines family, and why teaching children to think critically about the content they consume online is now “beyond essential”. This conversation is intended for parents, carers and teachers, and includes discussion of violence in the news. Hosted by Bryce Corbett Produced by Ryan Pemberton and Jonathan Liondis.
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  Sydney’s new airport’s ready for boarding, and the WNBL’s back and on Fire 21.10.2026 10m

  Your daily kids news podcast. Sydney’s new airport’s ready for boarding; a sweeter future for Nigeria’s gorillas; the WNBL’s back and on Fire; and Squiz-E sniffs a fishy fake. After decades of talking, planning and building, Western Sydney International Airport is finally welcoming passengers! Could chocolate help protect gorillas? Hershey is backing a rainforest project in Nigeria that aims to help cocoa farmers earn a living while keeping forests standing. Townsville’s Abbey Ellis has exploded for a club-record 47 points as Australia’s basketball season gets rolling. A red-lipped batfish really does look like it’s wearing lipstick and walking underwater, but that viral video of one was AI-generated! For the full episode transcript, click here.
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  An answer to the Earhart mystery? And Japan blasts off to Mars 20.10.2026 11m

  Your daily kids news podcast. An answer to the Earhart mystery? New Zealand’s Rubik’s cube robot; Japan blasts off to Mars; and some very sticky sculptures. The hunt for Amelia Earhart’s plane has come to an end, and not in the way researchers expected. Four New Zealand university students have built a robot that solved a 4x4x4 Rubik’s Cube in just 9.8 seconds. A spacecraft has blasted off from Japan on an epic mission to grab at least 10 grams of dust from Mars’s moon Phobos. More than 100,000 oranges and grapefruits have been transformed into giant artworks in Griffith, NSW. For the full episode transcript, click here.
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  Nigeria -Squiz the World goes to... 19.10.2026 14m

  Powerful queens, talking drums and dinner with an arm workout… we’re off to Nigeria! Join Christie aboard the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner for an adventure through Africa’s most populous country. Explore bustling cities and tropical forests, and meet remarkable royal women. We also explain the slave trade and Nigeria’s journey to independence in an age-appropriate way. Then it’s off to school with a Learning Passport before exploring spectacular celebrations, drums that imitate speech and the enormous movie industry known as Nollywood. On the menu? Fufu and a friendly debate over who makes the best jollof rice. Listen carefully… there’s a S’Quiz at the end! For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: Map of NigeriaDrums of NigeriaMaking fufuHow to make jollof rice