Squiz Kids

Today, we’re revisiting what challenges Santa faces every Christmas Eve, how science might explain the magic behind Santa’s tricks, and why a little Christmas magic can inspire big ideas. So, grab your jingle bells and a mug of hot chocolate, and let’s get started! For the full episode transcript, ⁠click here⁠.

You can ⁠watch the episode on YouTube⁠. In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explains how massive ships and heavy logs can float using simple science, a bath-time discovery by Archimedes, and a hands-on clay experiment you can try at home. Got a science question you’re curious about? Email it to us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or drop it in the comments.

It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz — and this one is all about Gadgets, Gears and Gigabytes. From ancient inventions like wheels, boats and aqueducts, to Moon landings, video games, barcodes and electric cars, this quiz puts human ingenuity to the test. Kids face ten invention-themed questions, adults tackle ten trickier ones, and only one side can take the crown. So, fire up those brain cells, and see who really knows their stuff — kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here.

Pop the popcorn and grab your choc-top — our Summer School Holiday Movie Guide is here! We run you through eight must-see movies hitting cinemas these holidays, from talking animals and racing mice to witches, ghost pirates, giant pumpkins and underwater adventures. Perfect for kids aged 8–12 and their grown-ups, this episode helps families choose what to watch, what ages each movie suits, and which ones are worth lining up for, including a few exciting Boxing Day and New Year releases. Lights down… let’s hit the movies! 🎥✨

He’s very busy. He’s at the North Pole. And he’s picked up the phone 📞🎅 In this very special Squiz Kids Q+A, Christie chats with Santa Claus as he answers questions sent in by kids from all over Australia (and a few from overseas too!). Does delivering presents in one night ever get stressful? Has Santa ever accidentally woken a child? And how does he get around the world before breakfast? With clever elves, flying reindeer, Christmas magic and plenty of ho ho hos, this festive episode is full of curiosity, kindness and Christmas cheer. Pop on your Santa hat — let’s go! 🎄🎧

Two billion people celebrate Christmas each year, but no two celebrations look the same! In this Shortcut, Amanda and Bryce explore festive traditions from the Philippines to Poland and Japan to Venezuela — discovering how different cultures light up, feast, and come together. From giant lanterns to rollerskates to a 12-course meal, this holiday episode is full of amazing stories and global cheer. LINKS: ⁠Christmas traditions all over the world⁠ ⁠KFC prepares for finger-licking Japanese Christmas⁠ ⁠San Fernando's Giant Lantern Festival gallery⁠ ⁠ Ukranian Kutya recipe⁠

Watch this episode on YouTube In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explores five weird and wonderful things that can happen when you go overboard on the healthy stuff. From “radioactive” bananas and carrot-powered orange skin, to asparagus wee, colourful beetroot surprises, sneaky cyanide in fruit seeds, and beans that turn your gut microbes into a toot orchestra — we unpack the playful science hiding in your plate. Got a question you want answered? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au and it might feature in a future episode!

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 pod. World watches as ban kicks in; Rwanda’s dancing gorilla; Squiz-E doubles down; and the world’s longest dog tongue. Australia just hit the pause button on social media for kids under 16, booting over 200,000 from TikTok! The world is watching—and some countries might copy the idea. A cheeky young gorilla from Rwanda busted out some wild dance moves—and now he’s the winner of the funniest wildlife photo of the year! Meet Ozzy, the Oklahoma pup whose tongue is so long it’s now in the Guinness Book of World Records! Squiz-E the Newshound may be on holiday, but the internet never sleeps! Even with the social media ban, kids still need to Stop, Think and Check what they read online. In 2026, Squiz-E's mission to fight fake news is more important than ever! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Bluey levels up; the Swiss yodel to the UN; shed smashes speed record; and some mullet magic From today, kids under 16 in Australia are officially banned from using apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. The Prime Minister says it’s to protect young brains and boost real-life fun. Bluey’s stepping off the TV screen and into your hands with her first-ever Aussie-made video game—Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen! Yodelling—aka musical mountain shouting—is up for world heritage status! Switzerland wants the UN to protect this echoey tradition used by shepherds and singers alike. One UK tinkerer strapped an engine to a garden shed—and zoom! It hit 198 km/h, officially becoming the world’s fastest shed. It’s hair today, gone tomorrow (maybe), as Mulletfest 2025 crowned the nation’s top party-headed champions. Squiz the World goes to... Switzerland For the full episode transcript, click here.

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 the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we lift off for Chile...  a country stretched like a ribbon down the edge of South America, where deserts are so dry they look like Mars, mountains tower into the clouds, and icy winds whip across the wilds of Patagonia. From Rapa Nui’s mysterious moai statues, to flamingos tiptoeing through pink desert lagoons, to festivals bursting with colour, dance and music, Chile is a land of extremes and endless surprises. And yes… the empanadas are out of this world. There’s so much to explore — so buckle up and get ready to Squiz the World: Chile. For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: Map of ChileHaka Pei CompetitionEmpanada RecipePastel de Choclo RecipeThe Cueca Dance

Your daily kids news podcast. Piastri’s desert decider; King’s crown jewels custard-bombed; Outfoxing feral foxes; and the seal that walked into a bar. Oscar Piastri gave it everything in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but a second-place finish wasn’t enough to win the F1 championship. Protesters in London tossed apple crumble and custard onto the display case of the royal Crown Jewels! A seal pup in New Zealand flopped into a busy bar and hid behind the loo! Scientists are tricking feral foxes into avoiding turtle nests—by planting chicken eggs filled with harmless puke-inducing stuff. For the full episode transcript, click here.

It’s been a massive week for the Matildas — with Sam Kerr making her long-awaited return to Aussie soil in Adelaide for the first time in 763 days, and back-to-back wins over New Zealand. Plus, with just 86 days until Australia kicks off its AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign in Perth, there’s no better time to look back at how women’s football began, how far it’s come, and why it matters so much today. LINKS: Women's football - primary sources The story of women's football in England History of women's football in Australia How the Matildas' got their name

Watch this episode on YouTube Humans have been chewing sticky stuff for thousands of years, but how much of what we think we know about gum is actually true? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie digs into the science behind five big gum questions. A sticky, stretchy, surprising trip into the chemistry, biology and brain science hiding inside every chew. Got a science question you’re dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au!

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. Watch the Bradfield Bear video here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Rage Bait takes the crown; kids comment on social media ban; Trinity Library transforms; and Dodgeball til you drop. Rage Bait! It’s a sneaky online trick to make you mad and it just got crowned Word of the Year. Dublin’s most famous library is going full glow-up mode! The 300-year-old Trinity College Library is packing up thousands of ancient books, some older than your gran’s gran, to clean, scan and protect them. Imagine dodging dodgeballs for two days straight! That’s what 24 players just did in the UK, aiming to smash a world record and raise charity cash. Australia’s kids are speaking up about a social media ban — and they’ve got opinions! For the full episode transcript, click here. LEGO Build to Give

Your daily kids news podcast. Action on supercharged e-bikes; there’s a bear in the air; backyard sausage burials; and some sticky science E-Bikes are zipping all over Aussie streets, but some are way too fast! 🚴💨 New rules are rolling out and putting the brakes on to keep kids safe. A school science project launched a teddy bear into the stratosphere! 🚀 But Bradfield Bear bailed mid-flight and floated away. Now there’s a bear hunt across England. Chewing gum that’s over 10,000 years old? YEP. Scientists found old sticky stuff in Estonia, and it still had tooth marks! 🤯 Turns out ancient folk might’ve shared their gum (ew!). Couples in Australia are burying sausages in their yards to stop rain on their wedding day.... it's true! For the full episode transcript, click here.

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Moon. The podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. It lights the night, pulls the tides, and keeps our whole planet steady on its axis. It’s inspired stories of rabbits, men and cheese in the sky, and for centuries humans have watched it, wondered about it, and dreamed of walking on it. In this Shortcut, we head to our nearest cosmic neighbour... the Moon. We’ll explore why humans are so fascinated by it, how it shapes life on Earth, and what is drawing nations back there. So grab your space helmet and your moon-boots… and let’s get stuck in. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Moon planet crash science; South Africa’s hippo town; Roos and Matildas celebrate wins; and the world’s smallest horse. It’s ball-mania in Australia! The Matildas kicked off summer with a 5–0 soccer blitz against NZ (without Sam Kerr!). Meanwhile, the AFLW grand final saw the Kangaroos hop into history, smashing the Lions to go back-to-back champs! In the town of St Lucia, South Africa, hippos are leaving the wild and waddling into people’s front yards for late-night lawn snacks! Scientists have cracked more Moon secrets! Turns out Earth’s big grey neighbour was born from a cosmic crash with a Mars-sized planet named Theia. Say hello to Pumuckel — the world’s smallest horse at just 53cm tall! This pocket-sized pony isn’t just adorable, he’s a therapy animal bringing joy to hospitals. For the full episode transcript, click here.

He brought us barbaloots, wockets and the zizzer-zazzer-zuzz... His middle name is actually pronounced "Zoice"... and he makes millions of dollars every year, even though he died in 1991. We'll take you through WHO Dr Seuss was; WHAT makes his books so fantastic; and WHY his foundation decided last year to stop printing six of his books. LINKS Springfield matching activity Official Dr Seuss videos Official Dr Seuss games