Squiz Kids

Your daily kids news podcast. Ancient visitor from out of space; Messi, Ronaldo and Socceroos in World Cup spotlight; how to help parents online; and the cow on a beach. A comet older than Earth itself is racing through our solar system after travelling for billions of years across the galaxy. The World Cup is heating up, with Lionel Messi setting a new scoring record while Australia prepares for a crucial clash against Paraguay. Matilda the Highland calf had the time of her life on her first trip to the beach. Squiz-E has uncovered AI-generated videos pretending to show TV presenter Nat Barr saying things she never said. For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.

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, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we're flying to Nepal, a country where the world's tallest mountains rise into the clouds, colourful prayer flags dance on the breeze, and legends tell of a mysterious creature with giant footprints roaming the snowy peaks. So buckle up as we journey to the roof of the world and take a Squiz at Nepal! For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: More facts about Nepal The legend of The Yeti Momo Recipe Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina.

This weekend, our From the Vault adventure continues as we make our second stop on our journey through the three host nations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! We explore the world's second-largest country, Canada. From towering Rocky Mountains and roaring Niagara Falls to maple syrup, polar bears, ice hockey and some of the friendliest people on Earth, we'll discover what makes Canada such an amazing place to visit. 🎧 Suitable for curious kids aged 8 to 108.

Your daily kids news podcast. Mary the Tassie Devil comes home; Marones level-up Origin; Socceroos next big test; and Merlin the duck wins the World Cup. After two weeks on the run, Mary the Tasmanian Devil has finally been found! A pet duck named Merlin has become an unlikely World Cup celebrity after photos of him wearing a tiny Mexican football jersey went viral. Queensland turned the tables in a huge second-half comeback to defeat NSW 44–24, setting up a winner-takes-all State of Origin decider. Squiz-E is warning that AI can create convincing fake videos of famous people saying things they never said. For the full episode transcript, click here. ⁠All about Solstice⁠ Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.

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, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we're flying to the Philippines, an island nation made up of more than 7,000 tropical islands where powerful volcanoes, earthquakes and typhoons help shape everyday life. From colourful jeepneys and bustling basketball courts to giant whale sharks, tiny mouse-deer, karaoke parties and delicious purple ube ice cream, there's always something surprising waiting around the next corner. So, buckle up and get ready to explore the Philippines. For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina. Adobo recipe Ube recipes The Jeepney The Philippine mouse-deer

Pack your bags and grab your passport because this week’s From The Vault takes us south of the border to Mexico! As football fans around the world turn their attention to the FIFA World Cup, we’re revisiting one of our favourite Squiz The World adventures and exploring the first of this year’s three host nations. Discover why Mexico City is slowly sinking into the ground, learn about the ancient civilisations that shaped the country long before European explorers arrived, and uncover the surprising story of the world's largest pyramid, hidden beneath what looks like an ordinary hill. Along the way, we’ll learn a little Spanish, visit the world’s biggest university, explore spectacular underground sinkholes called cenotes, and find out why so many of the foods we love today, including chocolate, tomatoes and vanilla, can trace their roots back to Mexico. 🎧 Suitable for curious kids aged 8 to 108. Inside the Pyramid of Cholula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCD__zVfChE Mole poblano recipe: https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/wprm_print/2190

Your daily kids news podcast. Mega month of sport begins; chalk art hits the road; a tiny turtle triumph; and the world’s largest paper plane? The Socceroos are heading to the biggest FIFA World Cup ever, while ice hockey and basketball finals also burst into action this week. Artists in Missouri are transforming streets into giant 3D illusions that look like monsters, cliffs and giant holes bursting from the pavement. More than 9,000 baby green sea turtles are heading out to sea after scientists helped protect their eggs from heat and rising seas. Students in China may have built the world’s biggest remote-controlled paper plane! For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

Your daily kids news podcast. Amazing cave rescue in Laos; a rare blue micromoon; big weekend for soccer fans; and the world’s best spellers. Five men trapped underground in a flooded cave in Laos were rescued after a week of tense efforts. Shrey Parikh, 14, raced through 32 tricky words in 90 seconds to win the world’s biggest spelling bee. Australia’s Socceroos kicked off World Cup prep with a 1–0 loss to Mexico in front of 78,000 fans, while PSG snatched Champions League glory from Arsenal after a tense penalty shootout. Last night, a Blue Moon appeared—the second full moon of the month—and it was also a micromoon, looking smaller than usual because it’s at the far end of its orbit. For the full episode transcript, click here. Written and hosted by Bryce Corbett