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Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, or to tell us what your hopes are for 2026, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠⁠

Fireworks light up the sky at New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world — but how do they actually work? And why do they come in so many colours?

In this From The Vault episode, we explore the science, history and controversy behind fireworks. From exploding bamboo in ancient China to world-record displays in places like Australia and the Middle East, we break down how fireworks go bang, where the biggest displays happen, and why events like Cracker Night spark debate here at home.

Perfect listening as the countdown to the New Year begins — and don’t...

Why do things fall down… but the Moon doesn’t?
In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we answer the big question: how does gravity work?

Discover how everything with mass has gravity, why Earth and the Moon pull on each other (and how that creates tides), why astronauts float on the International Space Station, and how scientists like Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein helped us understand this invisible force.

Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and families who love science explained clearly and simply.

It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz — and this one is all about Christmas Traditions.

From Santa snacks and Christmas carols to festive feasts, nativity scenes, mistletoe moments and movie classics, this quiz unwraps the traditions that make the season sparkle. Kids take on ten Christmas-themed questions, adults face ten trickier festive brain-teasers, and only one side can claim holiday bragging rights. So grab a cracker, warm up those brain cells, and see who really knows their Christmas — kids or adults? 🎄

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, or to tell us what your hopes are for 2026, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠⁠

Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, or to tell us what your hopes are for 2026, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠⁠

Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, and to tell us what your hopes are for 2026, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠⁠⁠

Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, or to tell us what your hopes are for 2026, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠⁠

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 curi...

In this special short episode, we help kids understand what happened in the Bondi attack — who was targeted, what the aim of terror is, and why events like this are very rare. We explain why it's normal to feel anxious, why kids are safe, and why coming together as a community matters most. It’s a gentle, reassuring conversation designed to inform, not frighten — and to remind us to look out for one another.

Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning each Monday and Wednesday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠

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

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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 i...

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...

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 tip...

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 a...

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 foot...

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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 2...

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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...

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 E...

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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 mo...

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

Allergies are super common — but what’s actually going on inside the body when someone reacts to peanuts, pollen or pets? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we crack the case of allergies and anaphylaxis, explore the difference between an intolerance and an allergy, and explain antihistamines and EpiPens in calm, kid-friendly language. A must-listen for anyone who lives with allergies… or wants to help keep their friends safe.

Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and...

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.

Fire and ice in wild summer onslaught; Colombia’s sunken treasure trove; AFLW final fever; and Crikey! Robert Irwin’s a winner.

Thunderstorms, power cuts, hailstorms and even a cyclone – all in one wild week across the country!

More than $30 billion in gold and silver coins has been found on a 300-year-old shipwreck off Colombia. Now there’s a treasure tug-of-war between countries trying to claim it.

It’s the AFLW Grand Final and the North Melbourne Kangaroos are facing off (again!) against the Brisba...

Your daily kids news podcast.

The Social Media shake-up starts; a big win in the Sumo ring; a self-portrait smashes records; and Batman makes us kinder.

Big news from Australia! From December 10, kids under 16 won’t be allowed on social media — including TikTok, Instagram, and even Roblox chats. Apps are already warning users, and you might need ID to prove you're old enough.

Wrestling history alert! A 21-year-old from Ukraine, Danylo Yavhusishyn, has won one of Japan’s biggest sumo tournaments!

More than 70 years after her death, Frida Kahlo...

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land, taking 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 Switzerland — a country of soaring snow-covered mountains, chocolate that melts in your mouth, four national languages, and cows that jingle with bells as they wander alpine meadows. From the mighty Matterhorn to yodelling across misty valleys, there’s so much to discover. So buckle up and get ready to expl...

Your daily kids news podcast.

Cyclone Fina smashes Darwin; Kenya’s maggot rubbish revolution; Toy Story turns 30; and Travis Head saves the day.

Cyclone Fina came in like a wild wind ninja, yanking up trees, flattening roofs, and leaving Darwin in the dark! Luckily, no one was hurt, but the cleanup will be epic.

Gross but genius! Scientists in Kenya are using maggots to eat stinky garbage and turn it into fertiliser.

The Ashes got flipped upside down this weekend! Australia and England traded wickets like Pokémon car...

From WiFi to Google Maps, the black box to the bionic ear, this Shortcut uncovers the Aussie inventions that have changed the way the world works. Amanda and Bryce trace the real stories behind lifesaving pacemakers, antibiotics, ultrasound, spray-on skin and even a vaccine that stops cancer. They meet the scientists who made them possible, explore how a search for black holes led to WiFi, and discover why Australians, from Indigenous innovators to early settlers to today. Aussies have such a long history of clever problem-solving. A fascinating look at the ideas and inventors that put Australian innovation on...

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Why do we hiccup, and what’s actually happening inside our bodies when they strike?
In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie unpacks the strange reflex that makes us hic! at the worst possible moments: from babies hiccupping before they’re even born to what frogs and tadpoles have to do with it. Find out why hiccups happen, how long they can last, and whether any of the so-called “cures” really work.

Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird f...

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.