The place to go for conversations about the news. Each Saturday, Claire Kimball and Kate Watson present the Weekly Wrap - the week in news and what's coming up. Super handy if you're busy and want a recap of the week that was, a way to get ahead of next week and some helpful news recommendations on your way through... Then there's our limited interview series - Newsmakers - where each week Kate sits down with journalists, producers and media experts to help give you an understanding of the p ...
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Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 10 minutes of age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom. There's also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much m ...
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A daily news podcast, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give a touch of balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine. The Squiz is your shortcut to ...
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So many podcasts, so little time - what to listen to? On PodSoup, Michelle and Tracey fuel their podcast obsession by producing a podcast...about podcasts. Favourites shared, suggestions welcomed.
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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.
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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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The Olympics come to a close; Iran is caught interfering; The benefits of the Milky Way; And our final tally gets a boost...
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Monday, 12 August: The Olympics come to a close; Iran is caught interfering; The benefits of the Milky Way; And our final tally gets a boost... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: To get up to $235 off y…
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Squiz Kids Olympic Sprint + Fake news fans trouble in UK; Antarctica’s spinning iceberg; and water found on the Moon.
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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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Listen to the full episode on our News Club podcast feed. Or search Weekly Wrap wherever you get your podcasts.By Squiz Media
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Weekly Wrap: Australia's Olympic gold rush, riots in the UK, and a visit from across the ditch
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Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it's all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. Support News Club by signing up for our newsletter. LINKS Squiz Kids Q&A episode with gold medalist Arisa Trew Two astronauts are stuck at the International Space Station This read on the …
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Nearing the finish line in Paris; Joyce takes a payout cut; The Archibald people's choice is named; And we add to our tally...
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Friday, 9 August: Nearing the finish line in Paris; Joyce takes a payout cut; The Archibald people's choice is named; And we add to our tally... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can find the recipe for chees…
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Squiz Kids Olympic Sprint + Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
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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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If you’ve been paying attention to US politics over the last couple of years you might have clocked the rise of JD Vance in the Republican Party - but you can be forgiven if the first you’d heard of him was when former President Donald Trump announced him as his running mate for November’s election. So in this Shortcut, we’ll get you across who he …
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An inflationary rift develops; Childcare workers get a pay bump; Harris and Walz hit the campaign trail; And a gold rush in Paris...
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Thursday, 8 August: An inflationary rift develops; Childcare workers get a pay bump; Harris and Walz hit the campaign trail; And a gold rush in Paris... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz…
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Arisa Trew, Australia's youngest-ever Olympic gold medallist + skateboarding sensation - Squiz Kids Q+A
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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.
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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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Kamala names her running mate; Interest rates are held steady; Dusty hangs up his boots; And our youngest-ever Olympian wins gold...
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Wednesday, 7 August: Kamala names her running mate; Interest rates are held steady; Dusty hangs up his boots; And our youngest-ever Olympian wins gold... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). You can find Squiz Kids'…
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Newsmakers: What Aussies really want with Nine.com.au's Kerri Elstub
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Kerri Elstub oversees some of Australia's biggest websites: nine.com.au, 9news.com.au and 9honey.com.au. This means she leads a team producing news that millions of Australians read and watch every day. She is also one of those people you immediately want to grab a glass of wine with - she's relatable, energetic, and positive. What do we care about…
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Squiz Kids Olympic Sprint + Greece... Squiz the Word
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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 off to Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games! With the Olympics currently underway, it’s the perfect time to …
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Tuesday, 6 August: Australia's terror threat rises; The ASX takes a battering; Harris closes in on her running mate; And brat summer takes over...
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Tuesday, 6 August: Australia's terror threat rises; The ASX takes a battering; Harris closes in on her running mate; And brat summer takes over... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: Squiz Kids …
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Squiz Kids Olympic Sprint + Golden day for Australia; Good news for sea otters; and the World Dog Surfing Championships.
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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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Monday, 5 August: A magnifique Olympics weekend; The legionnaires' outbreak turns deadly; Rioters run amok in the UK; And another big night for the Dolphins...
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Monday, 5 August: A magnifique Olympics weekend; The legionnaires' outbreak turns deadly; Rioters run amok in the UK; And another big night for the Dolphins... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: To get …
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Weekly Wrap: An Olympics around the grounds, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and mustard day...
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Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it's all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. Support News Club by signing up for our newsletter. LINKS Chris Burton's interview following his silver medal win This profile on Harry Garside in The Australian. And you can watch his int…
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Squiz Kids Olympic Sprint + Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
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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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The Tillies toss Tony; Another Hamas chief is killed; This year's Miles Franklin winner is named; And swimming for gold...
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Friday, 2 August: The Tillies toss Tony; Another Hamas chief is killed; This year's Miles Franklin winner is named; And swimming for gold... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). If you need some chicken noodle soup …
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