Squiz Kids

Your daily kids news podcast.

Underwater volcano ready to blow; Switzerland’s speeding duck; Bulldogs v Broncos in fan battle; and Mr Beast and the gorilla fake.

A giant underwater volcano called Axial Seamount might explode off the U.S. coast! It's hiding deep under the sea but could create one of the biggest underwater blasts this year.

A speedy Swiss duck broke the law—kind of! A mallard was caught flying at 52 km/h in a 30 zone. The speed camera snapped it mid-flight, but no number plate = no fine.

As the NRL heats up, clubs are battling for more than just points—they’re fighting for the largest home crowd! The Broncos still lead, but the Bulldogs are charging up.

A fake video claimed Mr Beast made 100 people battle a gorilla. (Spoiler: he didn’t!) It looked real—but it was full of fibs.

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The Libs' First Lady; Yorkshire’s puffins pop-up, a Capybara’s great escape; and a sky show stuns the West.

Sussan Ley has just made history, becoming the first woman to lead the federal Liberal Party! From punk-rock rebel to Parliament powerhouse.

The puffins have landed! Thousands of these colourful seabirds are back on Yorkshire’s cliffs, raising their cute baby pufflings under the moonlight.

Doubao the capybara is still dodging zookeepers after 40+ days on the run in China. Big, furry, and built like a giant potato with legs, he’s stolen hearts... and maybe a few carrots.

A blazing meteor lit up Western Australia in a flash of green and orange, zipping across the sky like a cosmic light show.

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Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure.

Today, we’re flying north-west to Morocco—a country of colourful markets, desert dunes, and ancient cities that feel like stepping back in time. From camel rides in the Sahara to minty-smelling tanneries and delicious couscous cooked the traditional way, there’s so much to explore. So buckle up and get ready to discover Morocco!

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Links:

Tamazight alphabet: ⁠https://theberber.wordpress.com/the-berber-language/⁠

Fes leather tannery: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeuMcYB4BL8⁠

Beef tagine:⁠ https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/beef-recipes/beef-tagine⁠/

Your daily kids news podcast.

Tension flares in India; Pope Leo is in the house; 50 year-old spaceship crashes to Earth; and here comes the Milkshake Man!

Aussie cricket stars had to pack their bags and zoom out of India as things heated up between India and Pakistan. With fighting near the border, the world is watching.

Say hello to Pope Leo the 14th—formerly known as Robert from Chicago! The Catholic Church has a brand-new leader, and he’s already getting to work!

A spaceship from 1972 finally fell back to Earth! It never made it to Venus, but after 53 years of orbiting, it splashed down near Indonesia.

Get ready to boogie! Eurovision is back with wild costumes, funky tunes, and Australia’s Go-Jo singing Milkshake Man. It’s silly, it’s catchy, and there's talk that we just might make the finals!

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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.

New Zealand’s Cybersafety Plan; a Dum Dum delivery disaster; Young Archies’ big talent; and Attenborough’s Ocean action.

New Zealand's Prime Minister wants to keep kids safe online by banning under-16s from joining social media.

An 8-year-old from Kentucky accidentally ordered 70,000 lollipops while planning a party, costing his mum nearly $4,000! Luckily, Amazon gave a refund. Lesson learned: always check with grown-ups before shopping online

The Young Archies art competition is bursting with creativity! Over 3,000 kids and teens across Australia created portraits of people who inspire them.

Nature legend Sir David Attenborough turns 99 and celebrates with a new film all about our oceans! He says protecting the sea is key to saving the planet.

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The Conclave begins; Sweden’s massive moose migration; a new heavy metal star; and a wee-ly important wee-source.

The world is watching a chimney in the world’s tiniest country — Vatican City! When white smoke rises, it means a new pope has been chosen. And guess what? This time, most voters are from outside Europe for the first time ever!

Your Shortcut to... The Making of a Pope

Millions tuned in to watch the Great Moose Migration in Sweden — a live stream of moose wandering, swimming, and snacking their way to summer!

A mega-magnet star called a magnetar exploded with such power it created gold and platinum! These space-born metals help us build phones and spaceships — and yep, even your favourite sparkly jewellery might be made of stardust.

Whales are not just majestic swimmers — their pee helps ocean plants grow, suck up carbon, and make oxygen. Yep, saving the planet one splash at a time!

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This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Making of a Pope—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.

We'll take you through WHAT the Papacy actually is, WHERE the Pope lives and works, and HOW a new Pope is chosen. So grab your Popemobile keys and your feathered Swiss Guard helmet and let’s roll!

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Landslide in Aussie election; Thailand’s long-haired school kids; its’ meteor shower time; and 100 men versus a gorilla.

Anthony Albanese crushed it in the Aussie election! Voters grabbed their democracy sausages and picked Team Albo big time. Poor Peter Dutton. He’s outta there! With Labor scoring loads of seats, Albo’s staying in charge.

After decades of strict school rules, Thai kids can finally grow their hair however they like. Bobs, buzzes, and braids—bring it on!

Get your PJs and telescope ready—because the sky’s throwing a sparkling sleepover party! The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is lighting up the night. If you’re brave enough to get up before sunrise, you’ll see space rocks zooming by.

The internet’s gone bananas debating: can 100 men beat a gorilla? Spoiler alert—experts say yes, if they all team up. But maybe let’s not test that, okay?

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