Squiz Kids

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Your daily kids news podcast. Stinky whales and corpse flowers; Paris church bells ring again; AFLW semis are on; and the ghost Halloween parade. Crowds in Geelong, Australia are lining up to catch a whiff of the “corpse flower”—a rare plant that only blooms once every 10 years and smells like a super smelly garbage bin! In Azerbaijan, artists have created a giant, smelly model of a dead whale filled with rotten fish to grab attention during important climate talks. Paris’s famous Notre Dame Cathedral is about to re-open after a big restoration from a 2019 fire. Three new bells have been added to celebrate its return, including one rung by Olympic gold medal winners! This weekend’s AFLW semi-finals will see the Crows and Dockers face off, followed by the Hawks vs. Power. Adelaide’s top talent is shining with both Crows and Power in the semis—grab the popcorn for a nail-biting weekend of women’s footy! Hundreds of people in Dublin showed up for a Halloween parade that didn’t exist, all due to a TikTok hoax. If only they’d used Squiz-E’s tips: Stop, Think, and Check! For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

Your daily kids news podcast.  A cicada summer’s on the way; Mexico City’s Mariachi party; Aussie surfers win big in Cali; and the night-riding dumpling craze. Australia’s east coast is gearing up for a summer buzzing with cicada songs as these noisy insects emerge by the thousands. Led by the “green grocer” cicada, different types are joining in for an epic, record-breaking “cicadathon” that’s sure to be the soundtrack of summer! Over a thousand Mariachi musicians gathered in Mexico City, dressed in their best charro suits, to set a world record with the largest-ever Mariachi performance. Trumpets, guitars, and violins filled the plaza, celebrating the first-ever World Mariachi Congress with this grand fiesta! Huge shoutout to Kai Colless and Jocelyn Neumueller, who just made Australia proud at the Para World Surfing Championships! Taking gold in prone surfing, their amazing achievements boosted the Aussie team, the Irukandjis, to third place overall. Young people across China are pedalling all night to reach Kaifeng, famous for its tasty soup dumplings. This “Night Riding Army” craze has filled highways with two-wheel traffic jams. For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

We'll take you through when we’ve been involved in conflicts, why we’ve joined both fighting and peacekeeping missions, and how we keep the memory of those who served alive. So, strap on your boots as we explore Australia at War. For the full episode transcript, click here. For access to classroom resources, click here. Links : The Armistice Agreement and How WWI Ended Australia Frontier Wars Facts for Kids What is Remembrance Day and why do we commemorate it? Wars and Peacekeeping Missions involving Australia

Your daily kids news podcast. Social media ban for kids; the great ape escape; Wallabies win in England; and the how and why of Remembrance Day. Australia’s set to put TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat off-limits for kids under 16 next year! The government thinks it’ll protect young minds, but not everyone agrees. Some teens are saying, “It’s not fair!” In South Carolina, 43 rhesus macaque monkeys made a daring escape from a research facility when a new employee forgot to latch a gate! The clever monkeys are hanging around nearby woods, enjoying their taste of freedom while workers try to lure them back with food! Australia’s Wallabies scored a stunning comeback against England, winning 42-37 in extra time! With help from new star Joseph Sua’alii, the team turned around a rough year and silenced the London crowd. Tonight’s Taurid meteor shower promises shooting stars before sunrise! Thousands of space particles from comet Encke will light up the sky in a dazzling show. Patience is key, though—you might see only five meteors per hour, but they’re extra bright, so make a wish! For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

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! What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

Your daily kids news podcast. Trump wins the White House; Kenya’s elephant beehives; Squiz-E’s election sniffing; and a new planet for our solar system. After months of buzzing rallies and fierce campaigning, the U.S. picked Donald Trump as president once more! Despite polls predicting a tight contest, Trump won big, defeating Kamala Harris. While this won’t change things for Aussies day-to-day, the world is watching America’s next steps closely! In Kenya, farmers are using a surprising defence against elephants munching on their crops: bees! It turns out these giant animals are terrified of bee stings, and beehives keep them away from farms naturally. Scientists think they might have found a ninth planet in our solar system! It’s hiding way out in the icy Kuiper Belt, far beyond Neptune. They’re calling it “Planet Nine” for now. We’ll find out next year when new supertelescopes start looking way out there! With the U.S. election causing a storm of wild rumours online, it’s Newshounds to the rescue! Squiz-E reminds everyone to Stop, Think, and Check what they read, so we don’t fall for fake stories. For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE.

Your daily kids news podcast. The Melbourne Cup, Australia’s legendary horse race, was a nail-biter this year! Knight’s Choice barely edged out Warp Speed to claim the win—and a prize of $4.4 million. But not everyone’s celebrating; more Aussies are questioning the event’s impact on horses and fans. Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi volcano erupted with incredible force, shooting ash and hot lava into the sky. Thousands of people have had to leave their homes. Indonesia sits on the “Ring of Fire,” where volcanoes and earthquakes are common, keeping locals on their toes. Your Squiz Kids Shortcut to... Earthquakes and Volcanoes. It’s election day in the U.S., and Americans are picking their next president! With six time zones in play, votes will trickle in all day. And the winner isn’t just decided by votes—there’s a system called the Electoral College that plays a big role Meet Pando, the world’s biggest tree—a forest of aspen trees sharing one root system! Scientists found Pando is a whopping 34,000 years old, dating back to the Ice Age! But climate and disease now threaten it. Let’s hope this incredible tree can keep growing strong. New fossil evidence shows a gigantic bird once ruled ancient South America—a 3-meter-tall “terror bird”! These flightless predators had sharp beaks perfect for hunting. But even they had enemies: one fossil shows it may have been chomped by a massive prehistoric crocodile! 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, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure. Today, we're flying west to South Africa, a captivating country known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and rich cultural diversity. From the majestic savannas and the 'Big Five' animals to its fascinating history and unique blend of languages, there’s so much to discover. So, buckle up and get ready to explore South Africa LINKS: Kruger National Park adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYc36RX-jZc Three sample Kruger Tales: http://krugertales.co.za/ Melktert recipe: https://www.africanbites.com/milk-tart/

Your daily kids news podcast. Tomorrow, Americans pick their next President: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. It’s a nail-biting race, and if Kamala wins, she’ll make history as the first woman US President. Who will take the top job? Stay tuned! The underdog team from Tonga pulled off a rugby surprise, edging out New Zealand 25-24 in the Pacific Cup. Their victory was all heart, proving that sometimes it’s not about size but spirit. Now, Tonga heads to the final against Australia. Go, team Tonga! A father-daughter team cracked an alien-like code from a Mars spacecraft! The mystery message? The molecular structure of amino acids—life’s building blocks! The competition was Earth-made, but the victory was out of this world. Forget the monkey-Shakespeare myth! Aussie mathematicians prove it’s nearly impossible. Turns out, even typing “bananas” is a long shot. So if you’re hoping a chimp will write a play, it might take a few billion years! For the full episode transcript, click here.

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Your daily kids news podcast. In an out-of-this-world mission, three astronauts have rocketed off to China’s Tiangong space station to work on building blocks for a future Moon base! They’re testing "lunar bricks" made from Moon-like dirt, and China hopes to have humans living on the Moon by 2035. In a 500-year-old English manor, eerie “witch marks” have been found on walls! Long ago, people believed these carved symbols could protect against witches. Now, they’re getting attention just in time for Halloween. Calling all movie monsters! From The Nightmare Before Christmas to Hotel Transylvania, the ultimate Halloween movie list has arrived. Perfect for fans of all things spooky and silly, these movies guarantee Halloween chills and thrills—and maybe some laughs too. Social media falsely claimed Disney World had a “magnetic force field” to stop hurricanes! Luckily, Squiz-E the Newshound busted the hoax. His advice? Always check before you believe strange stories—especially ones involving superpowers and theme parks! For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE. Sponsored Content ZOWN is available in the app stores - or find out more at www.zown.app  It’s free, and there’s a premium option for more features. For free access to premium for 3 months, just use the code SQUIZ24 .

Your daily kids news podcast. Did you know tossing out food is like throwing away money? Australians toss out tonnes of perfectly good food each year just because it doesn’t look "perfect." But charities like FareShare turn leftovers into meals for those in need, making a huge difference! Burmese pythons have taken over Florida! These massive snakes swallow prey like alligators and deer, stretching their jaws to make it possible. Herpetologists (reptile experts) are working to protect Florida’s wild animals from these snake invaders. In an amazing comeback, the Matildas defeated Germany with incredible goals from Kyra Cooney-Cross and Clare Hunt! Plus, young Caoimhe Bray made WBBL history with her debut in cricket. A Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in NYC got a surprise guest—Timothée himself! Fans went wild as he joined in, but things got so crazy, police had to break it up. For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE. Sponsored Content ZOWN is available in the app stores - or find out more at www.zown.app  It’s free, and there’s a premium option for more features. For free access to premium for 3 months, just use the code SQUIZ24 .

We'll take you through WHERE Halloween comes from, WHY people dress up, and WHAT the traditions of pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, and haunted houses are all about. For the full episode transcript, click here. Click here to check out some spook-tacular classroom resources!

Your daily kids news podcast. Queensland has a new premier after a big election! While voters were busy deciding, Brisbane’s Story Bridge saw an unexpected sight—thousands of people posing with nothing on! Famous photographer Spencer Tunick captured the daring shot, leaving locals with a lot to talk about and probably a need for sunscreen! In Lahore, Pakistan’s mega-city, kids are being told to skip outdoor play because of thick, unhealthy smog from car exhaust, factories, and crop burning. With over 14 million people living in the city, the air is getting harder to breathe safely. With Halloween around the corner, bats in Oregon are starring in a “Bat Beauty Contest” to show off their cute side! Conservationists hope this online contest helps people see these flying friends in a new light. Cricket fans were stunned this weekend as New Zealand defeated India on their home turf—a rare event in 12 years! Meanwhile, Western Australia struggled with a low score, bowled out for only 53 runs, and lost 8 wickets for just one run. For the full episode transcript, click here. What is Newshounds - video explainer. Find out more about Newshounds. Get started for free HERE. Sponsored Content ZOWN is available in the app stores - or find out more at www.zown.app  It’s free, and there’s a premium option for more features. For free access to premium for 3 months, just use the code SQUIZ24 .