Best Brainteasers Podcasts (2025)

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Holiday Brainteaser #40 - Solution 1:45

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1d ago1:45

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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…

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Fireworks - From the Vault 12:00

7h ago12:00

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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…

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How does gravity work? Science Short 2:37

12h ago2:37

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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 A…

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Bumper Holiday S'Quiz: Christmas Traditions 10:59

2h ago10:59

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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 fe…

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Holiday Brainteaser #40 1:47

1d ago1:47

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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…

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Holiday Brainteaser #39 - Solution 1:49

3d ago1:49

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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, and to tell us what your hopes are for 2026, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠⁠⁠…

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Holiday Brainteaser #39 2:05

4d ago2:05

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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…

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The Science of Santa - From the Vault 16:50

6d ago16:50

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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.…

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How can something super heavy float? Science Short 3:00

6d ago3:00

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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 [email protected], or drop it in t…

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Bumper Holiday S'Quiz: Gadgets, Gears and Gigabytes 13:17

7d ago13:17

13:17

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 …

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Holiday Movie Guide - Summer edition 18:57

10d ago18:57

18:57

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 …

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Santa Claus - Squiz Kids Q+A - 2025 16:43

10d ago16:43

16:43

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…

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Special Edition - Bondi - Explained 5:27

13d ago5:27

5:27

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,…

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Holiday Brainteaser #38 - Solution 2:06

12d ago2:06

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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, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.auBy Squiz Media

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Holiday Brainteaser #38 1:57

13d ago1:57

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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, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠By Squiz Media

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Christmas Traditions Around the World - From the Vault 11:39

13d ago11:39

11:39

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 ep…

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Can you eat too many fruits and veggies? Science Short 3:38

16d ago3:38

3:38

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 …

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 10:10

15d ago10:10

10:10

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.By Squiz Media

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World watches as ban kicks in, and Rwanda’s dancing gorilla 9:41

16d ago9:41

9:41

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 …

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Bluey levels up, and some mullet magic. 12:22

19d ago12:22

12:22

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 scree…

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Chile - Squiz the World 11:46

20d ago11:46

11:46

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, wher…

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Piastri’s desert decider, and outfoxing feral foxes 10:20

19d ago10:20

10:20

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 displ…

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Women's Football (Soccer) - From the Vault 14:19

20d ago14:19

14:19

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, …

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Chewing gum: can we 'stick' to the facts? Science Short 4:12

21d ago4:12

4:12

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 …

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 9:15

22d ago9:15

9:15

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.By Squiz Media

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Holiday Brainteaser #40 - Solution 1:45

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Fireworks - From the Vault 12:00

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How does gravity work? Science Short 2:37

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Bumper Holiday S'Quiz: Christmas Traditions 10:59

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Holiday Brainteaser #40 1:47

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Holiday Brainteaser #39 - Solution 1:49

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Holiday Brainteaser #39 2:05

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The Science of Santa - From the Vault 16:50

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How can something super heavy float? Science Short 3:00

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Bumper Holiday S'Quiz: Gadgets, Gears and Gigabytes 13:17

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Holiday Movie Guide - Summer edition 18:57

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Santa Claus - Squiz Kids Q+A - 2025 16:43

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Special Edition - Bondi - Explained 5:27

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Holiday Brainteaser #38 - Solution 2:06

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Holiday Brainteaser #38 1:57

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Christmas Traditions Around the World - From the Vault 11:39

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Can you eat too many fruits and veggies? Science Short 3:38

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 10:10

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World watches as ban kicks in, and Rwanda’s dancing gorilla 9:41

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Bluey levels up, and some mullet magic. 12:22

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Chile - Squiz the World 11:46

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Piastri’s desert decider, and outfoxing feral foxes 10:20

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Women's Football (Soccer) - From the Vault 14:19

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Chewing gum: can we 'stick' to the facts? Science Short 4:12

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 9:15