Best Banging Book Club Podcasts (2024)

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Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 8:45

20m ago8:45

8:45

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!By Squiz Media

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Kamala’s big week; Ice-blocks for all in England; Mexico’s’ fake sea monster; and the world’s oldest pole vaulter. 10:54

1h ago10:54

10:54

Your daily kids news podcast. Kamala Harris is stepping up today as the Democratic candidate for U.S. President! Get ready for a wild race between Harris and Trump as they both aim for the White House. The excitement is through the roof, with big names like Barack and Michelle Obama already making waves at the convention! Imagine getting to eat ice…

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A record World Record record; supermoon shines bright, and blue; an NBA dream rekindled; and giant snakes beware. 12:19

1h ago12:19

12:19

Your daily kids news podcast. Get your binoculars ready! The night sky is putting on a show with a super-sized blue moon lighting up the heavens. Meanwhile, back on Earth, it feels more like summer as winter temps in Australia soar to surprising highs. Who knew August could be so cool—and so hot? David Rush is officially the king of world records! …

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Argentina... Squiz the World 10:06

2h ago10:06

10:06

Squiz the World goes to... Argentina 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 off to Argentina, a land known for the passionate dance of tango and the incre…

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Time’s Kid of the Year; New mystery at Stonehenge; the Aussie surfing blind; and discovering a woolly mammoth tusk. 10:33

33m ago10:33

10:33

Your daily kids news podcast. A 15-year-old from the USA, Heman Bekele, has been named Time Magazine's Kid of the Year for his incredible work on a soap that could help prevent skin cancer. Scientists have made a surprising discovery about Stonehenge—one of its giant stones might have come from Scotland, over 400 miles away! How it got there remain…

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A Good Man Goes to War and Let's Kill Hitler 1:15:14

4d ago1:15:14

1:15:14

We reach the midpoint of Series 6, with the very weird pair of highly plot-relevant episodes, "A Good Man Goes to War" and "Let's Kill Hitler," both by Steven Moffat. What works, what doesn't, what is pure mess and what is great characterization? River Song, Melody Pond, Mels, and Lorna Bucket...what names! Don't Colonel Runaway too soon.…

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 9:00

3d ago9:00

9:00

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!By Squiz Media

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It’s NAPLAN report card time; Astronauts stuck in space; the island prison that wasn’t; and cooking cane toads for crocs. 10:18

8d ago10:18

10:18

Your daily kids news podcast. Looks like those NAPLAN results are out, and while some kids are celebrating, others are scratching their heads. Turns out, commas and verbs are tricky! Experts are on the case, trying to figure out how to boost those scores. Remember, it's just a test—your creativity and kindness can't be measured by dots on a page! T…

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Bets are off for gambling ads; New York’s tightrope tribute; a teacher vs bear showdown; and Raygun dances to her own beat. 9:58

1h ago9:58

9:58

Your daily kids news podcast. The Australian government thinks too much gambling advertising is a problem! They're planning to cut down on these ads, especially during kids' shows and sports. Some want them gone entirely! If this story has raised any concerns for you, here's a link to Kids Helpline. They’re there to help if you need someone to talk…

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Roald Dahl... Your Shortcut 12:15

8d ago12:15

12:15

We'll talk you through WHO Roald Dahl was, WHY kids and adults love his books so much, and WHAT you can do to write like him. So grab your everlasting gobstoppers and let's go! For the full episode transcript, click here. Link: A toxicological analysis of George's Marvellous Medicine - The British Medical Journal. Listen and describe, and create yo…

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Paris Olympics go out with a bang; Tahiti’s photobombing whales; Queensland’s sneaky crocodile; and the science of bin chickens. 11:16

1d ago11:16

11:16

Your daily kids news podcast. Australia wraps up its best Olympics ever with stars like Kaylee McKeown and Matt Wearn leading the charge! From golden backstrokes to heroic sailing, our athletes dazzled in Paris. And with the LA Games on the horizon, the excitement is just beginning! A whale stole the show at the Olympic surfing semi-finals in Tahit…

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Squiz Kids Olympic Sprint + Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 11:43

5d ago11:43

11:43

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!By Squiz Media

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Squiz Kids Olympic Sprint + Fake news fans trouble in UK; Antarctica’s spinning iceberg; and water found on the Moon. 13:02

6d ago13:02

13:02

Your daily kids news podcast. Fake news has caused chaos in England, with angry mobs looting shops and attacking police after believing false rumors. Remember, always Stop, Think, and Check before trusting social media. Kamala Harris has picked Tim Walz as her running mate for the US Presidential elections. Walz, a former teacher from Minnesota, is…

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Arisa Trew, Australia's youngest-ever Olympic gold medallist + skateboarding sensation - Squiz Kids Q+A 13:17

9d ago13:17

13:17

Olympic gold medal winner, park skateboarder Arisa Trew answers questions from Aussie kids in a very special Squiz Kids Q+A. Even as she's busy preparing for the Olympics, Arisa Trew takes time out to answer the questions put to her by the kids of Australia. Squiz Kids want to know how often she trains, what her favourite skateboarding trick is, do…

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Squiz Kids Olympic Sprint + An Olympic Pin scavenger hunt; Danish scientists discover papercut secrets; and D&Gs posh pet perfume. 12:47

11d ago12:47

12:47

Your daily kids news podcast. The Olympics aren't just about sports—they're about collecting and trading team pins! This year, athletes like Simone Biles and even Snoop Dogg have their own pins. It's a pin-palooza! Maybe we need a new event: the Olympic Pin Scavenger Hunt! Danish scientists have cracked the mystery of papercuts! Using a robot and v…

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Squiz Kids Olympic Sprint + Greece... Squiz the Word 12:50

8d ago12:50

12:50

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 off to Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games! With the Olympics currently underway, it’s the perfect time to …

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Squiz Kids Olympic Sprint + Golden day for Australia; Good news for sea otters; and the World Dog Surfing Championships. 12:37

10d ago12:37

12:37

Your daily kids news podcast. Australia celebrated an extraordinary Friday night in Paris, bagging three gold medals at the Olympics! Saya Sakakibara dazzled in BMX, Kaylee McKeown achieved an incredible backstroke double double, and Cam McEvoy finally clinched gold in the 50m freestyle. Peg, Britain’s ugliest dog, is now a Hollywood sensation! Sta…

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Squiz Kids Olympic Sprint + Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 10:54

12d ago10:54

10:54

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!By Squiz Media

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Squiz Kids Olympic Sprint plus Stinky Seine swim goes ahead; Bear Cam is back; and Simone Biles conquers the twisties;. 14:00

13d ago14:00

14:00

Your daily kids news podcast. Triathletes dove into the River Seine for the Paris Olympics, battling not just the current but also concerns about water quality. Tests showed high levels of E. coli, but officials declared it safe just before the race. In Alaska's Katmai National Park, bears are feasting on salmon at Brooks Falls, getting ready for w…

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A SharkEye in the sky; Paris’ Olympic hiccups; the parrot with a big bill; and the Starliner’s space camp is almost over. 13:10

24d ago13:10

13:10

Your daily kids news podcast. Even the best plans have hiccups, as seen in the Olympic Village! Athletes complained about skimpy meals and less-than-comfy cardboard beds. But despite these quirks, Aussie swimmer Ariarne Titmus still snagged gold and silver medals. In California, sharks and beachgoers are sharing the waves! But don't worry, SharkEye…

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The Modern Olympics... Your Shortcut 16:22

24d ago16:22

16:22

We'll talk you through WHY the Olympics were rekindled, WHO competed in the early Modern Olympic Games and HOW some of the Olympic traditions that we're so familiar with today, came to be. So grab your running shoes, get on your marks, get set and let's go! For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Classroom Resources Barcelona Opening Ce…

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Inspiring Aussies in Paris; wildfires in Canada; zero-gravity Olympics in space; and the cows terrorising Tassie. 13:54

16d ago13:54

13:54

Your daily kids news podcast. This weekend at the Paris Olympics was full of inspiring stories! Meg Harris, despite her hearing impairment, swam to victory with her team in the 4x100m relay, winning gold for the fourth time in a row! Meanwhile, Matt Dawson of the Australian men's hockey team showed incredible dedication by having part of his finger…

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Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 8:38

23d ago8:38

8:38

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!By Squiz Media

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Hottest day in history; France’s scratch-and-sniff postcards; the fake Fortnite Disney park; and the tortoise who went for a train ride 10:15

30d ago10:15

10:15

Your daily kids news podcast. It may be cold where you are, but Earth's temperature just hit a new high! Scientists are worried about the planet's warming trend, but there's hope as more homes switch to solar power. The NRL Women's season is here! Tonight, the Knights take on the Roosters, marking the start of the biggest year yet for women's rugby…

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Paris Olympics kick off tonight; a Florida zoo’s heatwave hacks; US Presidential race hots up; and AI’s mapping Minecraft. 11:35

21d ago11:35

11:35

Your daily, kids news podcast. Big news in US politics: President Joe Biden won't run for a second term, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris, who’s eyeing the Democratic spot. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has his party's support. While the US battles a heatwave, animals at Florida’s Palm Beach Zoo are keeping cool with spe…

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The Ancient Olympics... Your Shortcut 13:47

22d ago13:47

13:47

We'll take you through WHEN the Ancient Olympics happened; WHAT sports the athletes participated in and; WHO competed in these ancient games. For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Squiz Kids Shortcut Classroom Resources. Pankration men's final video. Welcome to the Ancient Olympic Games.…

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Inside the global computer crash; big weekend for the Moon; good news for panda preservation; move over mullet, here comes the perm. 11:48

1M ago11:48

11:48

Your daily kids news podcast. A huge tech crash on Friday made supermarket checkouts freeze, airline check-ins stop, and even took TV stations off-air! But the tech wizards fixed it fast. Keep your eyes peeled, though—cyber scammers might be sneaky after this! It's been 55 years since Neil Armstrong first stepped on the Moon, calling it "one giant …

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Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 9:33

1M ago9:33

9:33

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!By Squiz Media

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Operation cripple the cane toad in WA; Blues win the State of Origin series; Squiz-E sniffs a hundred fakes; and a meteor rocks New York City. 10:15

1M ago10:15

10:15

Your daily kids news podcast. Up in Western Australia, scientists are tackling a real-life cane toad invasion! These pesky toads are spreading, causing havoc for native wildlife. But there's hope! New York City had a sky-high surprise yesterday when a meteor zoomed across the Manhattan skyline! The State of Origin decider was a nail-biter! After 65…

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A mega-cave on the moon; Irish unicycler wins a record; a super dog saves lives; and the space nappy is no more. 11:27

1M ago11:27

11:27

Your daily kids news podcast. Get ready to be amazed! Italian scientists found a giant cave on the moon using NASA's radar. It's as deep as a Rugby League field is long and might lead to an underground moon world! This could be the perfect spot for future moon bases, keeping astronauts safe from the harsh lunar surface. Meet Eamonn Keaveney, the Ir…

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France... Squiz the World 13:47

1M ago13:47

13:47

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 an audio adventure. Today, we're off to France, the land of croissants, cheese, and the Eiffel Tower! This beautiful country, known for its ric…

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The Rebel Flesh/The Almost People 59:45

29d ago59:45

59:45

This month, Kyle and Erik get contentious surrounding the Matthew Graham two-parter "The Rebel Flesh/The Almost People," which introduced the concept of Gangers into the series six silliness. One of your intrepid hosts thinks it's a very bad story and the other thinks it's pretty okay. Arguments aplenty!…

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Gunshot that shocked the world; Euro 2024 grand final; Mr Beast breaks a record; and the tinned tuna Olympics. 11:40

1M ago11:40

11:40

Your daily kids news podcast. Former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally. As investigations unfold, we remind listeners to trust only credible news sources. Social media can be misleading, so check your facts! Berlin is buzzing as England and Spain face off in the Euro 2024 final. With a crowd of 75,000 cheeri…

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Julie Inman-Grant, Australia's eSafety Commissioner - A Squiz Kids Conversation 11:03

1M ago11:03

11:03

This is the first in a series of Squiz Kids podcasts made especially for adults. Conversations with people about issues important to parents and carers of kids. In today’s episode, Bryce chats with Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman-Grant about social media and kids - and the parliamentary inquiry currently looking at how to keep kids sa…

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Holiday Brain Teaser #8 - Answer 1:36

1M ago1:36

1:36

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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Holiday Brain Teaser #8 2:10

1M ago2:10

2:10

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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Holiday Brain Teaser #7 - Answer 1:45

1M ago1:45

1:45

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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Holiday Brain Teaser #7 1:57

1M ago1:57

1:57

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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Holiday Brain Teaser #6 - Answer 1:32

1M ago1:32

1:32

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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Holiday Brain Teaser #6 2:08

2M ago2:08

2:08

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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Holiday Brain Teaser #5 - Answer 2:01

2M ago2:01

2:01

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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Holiday Brain Teaser #5 3:09

2M ago3:09

3:09

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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The Olympics - Bumper Holiday S'Quiz 12:05

2M ago12:05

12:05

A quiz that's about The Olympics! 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.By Squiz Media

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Holiday Brain Teaser #4 - Answer 1:43

2M ago1:43

1:43

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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Holiday Brain Teaser #4 2:01

2M ago2:01

2:01

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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Holiday Brain Teaser #3 - Answer 1:40

2M ago1:40

1:40

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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Holiday Brain Teaser #3 2:04

2M ago2:04

2:04

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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Holiday Brain Teaser #2 - Answer 1:36

2M ago1:36

1:36

Join us from Tuesday to Friday throughout the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 3pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content check us out at squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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