Squiz Kids

Your daily kids news podcast.

Record crowds for ANZAC services; ancient killer octopus discovered; new evidence of life on Mars; and the world’s fastest corgis.

Early alarms rang across Australia as huge crowds gathered at dawn to remember brave soldiers.

Things got tense when Donald Trump had to leave a big dinner after shots were heard nearby!

In a hilarious race in Prague, speedy little corgies zoomed to see who was quickest over 100 metres.

Scientists uncovered clues of a MASSIVE ancient octopus—almost as long as two buses! This underwater giant ruled the seas millions of years ago.

The Curiosity Rover has discovered exciting clues on Mars—special molecules and signs of ancient water! Scientists think the red planet might once have been full of life.

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What’s really going on when the sky flashes and booms during a storm? ⚡🌩️

In this Science Short, inspired by a question from Squiz Kid Clancy in Lindfield, we unpack the science behind thunder and lightning.

Along the way, we’ll explore lightning as a giant spark, thunder as a shockwave (a bit like a mini sonic boom), what plasma is (yep — a fourth state of matter!), and why counting seconds after a flash can tell you how far away a storm is.

Plus — what to do to stay safe, and why hair standing on end is a sign to move fast.

This week on From The Vault, we’re marking ANZAC Day with a special replay of our Squiz Kids Shortcut to ANZAC Day.

It’s a story that begins on the beaches of Gallipoli in 1915, when Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed in one of the most significant campaigns of the First World War… and one that didn’t go to plan.

In this episode, we explore what happened on that day, why ANZAC Day became such an important moment in our history, and how the way we remember it has changed over time.

Listen carefully — there’s a S’Quiz at the end!

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.

Your daily kids news podcast.

Rugby league’s brain-safety bid; Aussie Pizza King cooks the competition; a ten-year-old chicken champ; and blue sunsets on Mars?

Rugby league is tackling brain injury. New rules limit rough training to protect players’ brains.

Aussie legend Johnny Di Francesco (AKA Mr Pizza) spun his way to 5th place worldwide in the World Pizza Championships in Italy.

Move over, grown-ups—10-year-old Sophie and her superstar chickens just won big! With training, treats, and one bird named KFC, she wowed judges at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

A stunning blue sunset on Mars had everyone amazed… until it was busted as fake! But here’s the twist—Mars sunsets really can look blue.

For the full episode transcript, click here.