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

Latest episodes

1 Nov 2026 • 9 min

The great pen and paper classroom comeback, and Donald Trump’s big test

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.

31 Oct 2026 • 12 min

Skeletons - Your Shortcut... From the Vault

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!

30 Oct 2026 • 4 min

Why do some people enjoy being frightened? Science Short

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!

30 Oct 2026 • 9 min

Halloween Bedtime Story - Squiz-E and the Ghostly Glow

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/

29 Oct 2026 • 12 min

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

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.

28 Oct 2026 • 13 min

ChatGPT warning for kids, and Iceberg diving in Canada

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.  

27 Oct 2026 • 12 min

Ancient treasures found in WA, and a snake that turns cartwheels

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

26 Oct 2026 • 18 min

Aaron Blabey - Author of Pig the Pug, Bad Guys and Game of Pets - and a Squiz Kids Q+A

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.

25 Oct 2026 • 13 min

Kindness shines after dark week, and Zara Larsson’s Lush Life dancers.

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

24 Oct 2026 • 11 min

Halloween - Your Shortcut... From the Vault

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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