Squiz Kids

Your daily kids news podcast.

Is the Moon the eighth continent?; Historic tortoise release on Galapagos Island; Aussie Olympic flag bearers revealed; and Punch, the lonely monkey.

Could the Moon actually be Earth’s eighth continent? Scientists think a Mars-sized smash-up billions of years ago created our rocky space buddy! Now four astronauts are gearing up to zoom around the Moon’s far side to uncover its secrets.

Meet Punch — the baby monkey who found friendship in a stuffed orangutan after a tough start in life.

From Aussie champs waving their nation’s flag to figure skater Alysa Liu spinning her way to gold “just for fun,” this Winter Olympics has been packed with sparkle!

More than 100 giant tortoises have waddled back onto their island home after hundreds of years away! Thanks to clever scientists and a breeding program, these slow-and-steady heroes are ready to rebuild their ancient family line

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Ramadan has begun — a special month observed by millions of Muslims around the world, marked by fasting during daylight hours, prayer, generosity, and time with family and community.

So this weekend, we’re revisiting one of our Squiz Kids Shortcuts to help explain more about Islam — what Muslims believe, how Ramadan is celebrated, and why the city of Mecca is so important.

In this episode, Bryce and Amanda explore the basics of one of the world’s biggest religions, unpack traditions like fasting from sunrise to sunset, and discover the meaning behind important practices followed by Muslims everywhere.

It’s a great listen if you’ve ever wondered why some classmates might be fasting this month — or if you’re simply curious to learn more about the world around you.

Listen carefully — there’s a Squiz at the end!

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explores what makes you… you. From the ancient Ship of Theseus to the science of cell turnover, brain rewiring and your gut microbiome, we discover your body is constantly changing.

So if your cells replace, your brain updates and even your microbes shift… what actually stays the same?

This episode unpacks when babies develop a sense of self, how memory and relationships might form the thread of identity, and leaves you with one big question:

Where exactly does “you” live?

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Ramadan holy month begins; America honours a hero; the seabird who went to hospital; and helping your grandparents on YouTube. 

Ramadan is here! Many Muslims will skip food and drink from sunrise to sunset, then enjoy dinner at night. It’s also a time for prayer, family, kindness, and being your best self. Big respect to everyone observing—Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙✨

The Reverend Jesse Jackson, a major voice for Black rights in the United States, has passed away. He worked against unfair rules that separated people by skin colour, and helped push society toward equality. His efforts helped shape history—and inspired future leaders.

In Germany, a cormorant waddled up to a hospital door like it had an appointment booked! The poor bird had a fishing hook stuck in its beak, so doctors carefully removed it and set it free.

A silly YouTube video tried to scare people with made-up claims about testing grandparents on devices and banning loud grandkids. But it was disinformation—totally fake! Squiz-E reminds everyone to STOP, THINK, and CHECK reliable sources before believing or sharing.

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Elephant sensory superhairs; a teaching prize triumph; Obama on extraterrestrials; the fart facts project.

An art teacher turned neighbourhood walls into giant textbooks! Rouble Nagi just won $1 million for helping kids learn maths and reading through colourful murals.

Big political news! Angus Taylor has taken over from Sussan Ley as leader of the Liberal Party of Australia.

Scientists in Germany have been researching elephants' super-sensitive whiskers! They even 3D-printed a giant whisker to test it.

When Barack Obama joked that aliens are “real,” the internet blasted off! He later explained: space is HUGE, so life could exist somewhere — but no alien visits to Earth (that he saw!)

US scientists created “smart underwear” to measure farts — yes, really!

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They’re electric. They’re fast. And they’re suddenly everywhere.

In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce explore WHERE e-bikes and e-scooters came from, WHY adults are so concerned about them, and HOW riders and families can use them safely and responsibly.

So grab your helmet and join us for a balanced, kid-friendly look at one of the biggest road safety conversations of the moment.

And listen carefully — there’s a S’Quiz at the end. 🚲⚡

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Gold rush in the mountains; China’s robot revolution; Bettongs bounce back from the brink; and Ed Sheeran comes full circle.

Australia is smashing records in Italy’s snowy mountains! Cooper Woods, Josie Baff and Jakara Anthony grabbed golden glory, with epic jumps, wild bumps and dazzling comebacks. Add Scotty James’ medal haul, and it’s Australia’s greatest Winter Olympics ever. Snow much winning! 🥇❄️

China is gearing up for a robot-powered future! With fewer babies being born, factories are filling up with super-smart robots building everything from electric cars to solar panels.

The adorable brush-tailed bettong is bouncing back from near extinction thanks to an Indigenous-led conservation program in South Australia.

Ed Sheeran is rocking Australia with massive stadium shows! Over 70,000 fans sang along in Sydney — a big leap from the 20 people who once watched him busk outside the Opera House fifteen years ago.

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With Valentine’s Day here, and millions of dollars being spent on roses, chocolates and cards, we’re unlocking the surprisingly wild story behind February 14.

Long before heart-shaped boxes and candlelit dinners, this day had its roots in an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia — and yes, it involved goats.

In this episode of From the Vault, we explore when Valentine’s Day began, how it’s celebrated around the world, and some of the biggest and most surprising romantic gestures ever recorded.

This week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore how robotic arms really work — from the tiny electrical signals your muscles send, to the clever sensors that help artificial limbs move. And we uncover something surprising: movement is only half the story. To truly work, a robotic limb needs to feel.

So how do scientists restore touch and that hidden superpower called proprioception — your body’s sense of where it is in space?

It’s a fascinating look at biology, engineering and the question at the heart of it all:

If technology works alongside your body… does that make you less human — or simply show how adaptable humans have always been?

Listen now to find out.