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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 to Ireland, a fascinating country known for its lush green landscapes, lively folk music, and rich history. From its ancient castles and legendary myths to the energetic sports of Gaelic football and hurling, there’s so much to explore. So, buckle up and get ready to discover Ireland! For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Rules of Gaelic Football Rules of Hurling Traditional Irish Stew Recipe

Your daily kids news podcast. Looks like your favourite holiday treat might be harder to find this year! Bad weather in Africa is making it tough for cocoa trees to grow, which means less chocolate for everyone. Imagine finding a mummy from 3,600 years ago wearing a necklace—made of cheese! That's right, archaeologists in China made this discovery, and it’s definitely not your average jewelry! AFL fans in Brisbane are going wild after their Lions thumped the Sydney Swans with a massive 120-60 win. Will Ashcroft, just 20 years old, was the star of the match, winning the best on-ground award. The Moon has company! A small asteroid, just 11 meters wide, is zooming around Earth for the next two months. It won’t be easy to spot, but it’s cool to know our Moon has a little space buddy nearby—at least for a little while! For the full episode transcript, click here. Sponsored Content: To find out more about MobileMuster 2024 Schools Competition, or to enter, click here.

Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip. For the full episode transcript, click here. To find out more about MobileMuster 2024 Schools Competition, or to enter, click here.

A quiz that's all about Myths and Legends! Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip. For the full episode transcript, click here. To find out more about MobileMuster 2024 Schools Competition, or to enter, click here.

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Your daily kids news podcast. It's like school captain elections but for the whole country! Kamala Harris and Donald Trump faced off in a huge debate to convince Americans who should be their next President. Even Taylor Swift jumped in, showing her support for Kamala. In China, students are sweating in super-hot classrooms. Teachers are using ice buckets to cool them down, but schools say the heat makes kids stronger. What do you think—does heat help you work harder or just make you melt? Good news for nature lovers! Divers are planting underwater grass to bring seahorses back to Sydney Harbour. Meanwhile, thousands of snails that were almost extinct are heading back to their tropical island homes, thanks to a huge conservation effort! Silly rumours are no match for Squiz-E the Newshound! Donald Trump claimed that pets were being stolen, but there’s no proof. Squiz-E reminds everyone to Stop, Think, and Check before believing everything you hear. For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions:  For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.

Your daily kids news podcast. Keeping kids safe from social media; a Brazilian border Collie sport star; a sweet summer’s ahead; and Bluey’s big ratings. The government is thinking about setting limits on social media, just like it does with things like vapes and alcohol. The goal? To help kids stay safe, healthy, and connected to real life fun, like sports or family time. Meet Floki, the amazing dog from Brazil who's nailing the sport of footvolley! Using his snout and paws, Floki keeps the ball flying high, beating human opponents in this tricky beach sport. Get ready to go wild for mangoes! After a tough year for the fruit, Darwin’s mango crop is looking deliciously big this season. With millions of trays expected, it’s going to be a sweet, juicy summer in Australia. Mango lassi, anyone? Bluey is officially the most-watched show in the USA, racking up an unbelievable 35 billion minutes of streaming time! And great news for fans: brand-new mini-episodes are on the way. For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions:  For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.

We'll take you through what makes five of the world's animals so tough; how they got that way; and why we humans should care. For the full episode transcript, click here. Click here to check out some paw-some classroom resources! Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! Bounce Promotion Terms and Conditions - For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.

Your daily kids news podcast. Australia’s golden Paralympics; Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc; Saturn’s rings’ disappearing act; and the bear that came over for a swim. Wow, the Paris Paralympics have been an epic ride! Aussie heroes like Curtis McGrath, with his third gold, and James Turner, sprinting to his second, made history. And don't forget the amazing Alex Leary's record-breaking swim. Aussie para-athletes, you’ve made us all proud! Yikes! Typhoon Yagi has slammed into Vietnam and the Philippines, causing chaos and destruction. While the Caribbean’s calm waters seem spooky, experts are bracing for storms ahead. It’s been so hot in California that bears are chilling in backyard pools! One big black bear named Snaggle was caught on camera splashing around like he owned the place. Would you say no to a bear in your pool? Heads up, space fans! Saturn’s iconic rings are about to disappear (temporarily!) as the planet tilts on its axis. But don’t worry, they’ll be back soon, just in time to blow our minds all over again! For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions:  For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venu

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Your daily kids news podcast. Pope Francis is hitting the road, touring the Asia-Pacific region to spread messages of peace and planet protection. At 87 years old, he's on a mission to bring different faiths together and fight climate change. Meet Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, the towering 8-foot-1 sitting volleyball star making waves at the Paralympics! Despite his height challenges, he's helping Iran go for their third straight gold. Aussie scientists have made a delicious discovery—a doughnut-shaped layer deep within the Earth! This hidden doughnut could help us understand how the Earth’s magnetic shield works, protecting us from solar storms. A viral video claims to show a giant asteroid hitting the moon, but Squiz-E the Newshound is here to tell us it's a hoax! While asteroids do hit the moon, seeing it live is super rare. Don’t be fooled—remember to Stop, Think & Check before you believe everything you see online! For the full episode transcript, click here.   Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions:  For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.

Your daily kids news podcast. Snow in Tassie, fires in NSW; China’s cat-friendly museum; the Demon’s big win; and the sheep that go to school. Hold onto your hats! A cold snap swept across Australia, causing wild winds, flooding, and even snow. Thousands lost power in Victoria, and bushwalkers got trapped in icy tracks in Tasmania. Two sailors were rescued from rough seas by the Navy. In China, a museum invites local cats to visit an ancient Egyptian cat exhibit. Meanwhile, in Israel, a curious boy who accidentally smashed a 3,000-year-old vase was invited back for a proper look around. Aussie tennis star Alex de Minaur keeps winning, advancing to the US Open quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Australia's Paralympians celebrated seven medals in Paris, with Lauren Parker winning gold in the triathlon and competing next in cycling. Forget math and English—students in Australia are learning all about sheep! Schools across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania are competing to raise the happiest and woolliest Merino sheep. Who will win the Merino Wether Challenge? Baa-rilliant! Indigenous Literacy Day For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions:  For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.

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 northwest to Vietnam, a fascinating country in Asia known for its delicious noodle soups, bustling cities, and stunning natural beauty. From its rich history and unique culture to the world's largest cave, there’s so much to explore. So, buckle up and get ready to discover Vietnam. For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: A map showing Vietnam A Kid explains The Vietnam War Squiz Kids Shortcut to... Refugees Crazy motorbike traffic in Vietnam Son Doong - The largest known cave on Earth (short on time? Start at 3:30) Vietnamese Phò recipe   Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions:  For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.

Your daily kids news podcast. It's raining gold for Australian athletes at the Paralympics in Paris! From the cycling track to the swimming pool, Aussies are taking home medals. Table tennis duo Lina Lei and Qian Yang snagged gold, swimmer Tom Gallagher splashed to victory, and cyclist Korey Boddington pedalled his way to the top! A little boy in an Israeli museum had a big oops moment when he knocked over a 3,500-year-old Bronze Age pottery urn! Caught on camera, the boy and his mom made a quick exit. But don’t worry—the museum isn't mad and has invited them back for a special tour! Father’s Day just got better! Everyone’s favourite blue dog, Bluey, dropped a new song called “Onesies” from the upcoming album Rug Island. Inspired by the episode where Bingo goes wild over onesies. Bluey single - Octopus Celebrating the Dads of Bluey Big wins for Aussie athletes! Alexei Popyrin shocked the tennis world by defeating Novak Djokovic at the US Open, marking a career highlight. Meanwhile, the Wallabies edged out Argentina in a thrilling rugby match, winning 20-19 and keeping their championship dreams alive! For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions:  For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions:  For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.

Your daily kids news podcast. Move over, Paw Patrol! There's a new team of heroes in the Pacific! Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has joined forces with leaders from Pacific Island nations to create a special police force to help across the region. In South Africa, wasps are being flown in by drones to save grapevines from pesky mealy bugs. This eco-friendly solution helps protect the grapes without using harmful sprays. Get ready for a cuteness overload! A baby gorilla was just born at the Detroit Zoo, and she’s already a superstar! With big eyes and tiny hands, this little one is making everyone say “aww.” The zoo is asking for name suggestions, so get your thinking caps on! Scammers are using the names and photos of Aussie stars like soccer champ Sam Kerr in sneaky online scams. They want to trick people into giving away their money. Remember, always STOP, THINK, and CHECK before you believe what you see online! For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions:  For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.

Your daily kids news podcast. Scientists have found a cool way to use cows to help fight global warming! Cows usually release a lot of methane gas when they burp or fart. Now, scientists are working on a pill for cows to take, which will make their burps more environmentally friendly. In England, people dressed as superheroes and even a fluffy dalmatian wrestled in a pool of gravy for the World Gravy Wrestling Championships! It was a messy, hilarious, and delicious event, leaving everyone wondering what happened to all that gravy! In Australia, a scientist discovered fossils of giant, crocodile-sized sea scorpions that ruled the oceans over 400 million years ago. These ancient creatures were like underwater tanks, using their huge claws to snatch up prey. Who knew the past could be so creepy and cool? Manette Baillie celebrated her 102nd birthday by becoming Britain's oldest skydiver, proving it's never too late for adventure! Meanwhile, John Tinniswood, the world's oldest living man at 112, enjoys a simpler life but has no secrets for living so long. Age is just a number for these incredible individuals! An origami bow tie. For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce Terms and Conditions: For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.

We'll take you through HOW the Paralympics got started, WHAT kind of disabilities are included in the Games, and WHO to look out for when you watch. For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce Promotion Terms and Conditions - For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! Awesome classroom resources.

Your daily kids news podcast. This week, leaders from 18 Pacific nations, including Australia and New Zealand, are gathering in Tonga for an important meeting. The big topic? Climate change and how rising sea levels could impact the islands. In Botswana, an incredible 2,492-carat diamond has been discovered, making it one of the largest ever found! The gem was found using super cool X-ray technology at the Karowe Diamond Mine. That’s some serious bling! Holly Warn, Australia’s youngest Paralympian, is off to Paris! This 15-year-old swimmer has cerebral palsy but never lets it slow her down. She’ll be competing in the 100m and 400m freestyle events. Imagine getting paid to make video games! A group of young game developers in New South Wales received government grants to create new games, including ones with starships, elephants, and mischievous puppies. So, keep playing and coding, kids—your game ideas could be next! For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce Promotion Terms and Conditions - For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.

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. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!