Best Squiz Media Podcasts (2025)

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Squiz Shortcuts: The social media ban for U16s - Part 3: How it's going 13:57

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Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s has been in place for around a week. The government is calling it a win for parents and a historical cultural moment, teenagers are migrating to new platforms, and the rest of the world is watching closely to see how it all goes. So, in this Squiz Shortcut - the third of our 3-part series on th…

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The Social Media shake-up starts, and Batman makes us kinder. 11:34

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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…

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More updates on the Bondi terror attack, and 250 years of Jane Austen 10:47

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Tuesday, 16 December: More updates on the Bondi terror attack; Vale Rob and Michele Reiner; An early forecast for Christmas Day; And 250 years of Jane Austen... SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus.. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at ⁠⁠revolut.com/AU/⁠⁠. Revolut Payments Au…

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Special Edition - Bondi - Explained 5:26

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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

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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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A terror attack at Bondi Beach, and the travel expense saga continues 9:54

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Monday, 15 December: A terror attack at Bondi Beach; The travel expense saga continues; New rules on price-gouging; And a question of WFH compensation... You can find liveblogs here and here for updates on the Bondi terror attack throughout the day. And here's the link if you'd like to leave a voice note question for Ask the Squiz. SPONSOR: Squizer…

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Holiday Brainteaser #38 1:57

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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

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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

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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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Weekly Wrap Preview: The world reacts to Australia's social media ban 9:47

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Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main story here because we want to ensure Squizers are across what we’re talking about. The social media ban for under-16s was everywhere this week, so we take stock of how that’s going, and cover the internatio…

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Weekly Wrap: The world reacts to the social media ban, and MP travel entitlements under scrutiny 31:57

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The social media ban for under-16s was everywhere this week, so we take stock of how that’s going, and cover the international reactions and responses from big tech. Then we unpack the controversy surrounding Communications Minister Anika Wells’ travel expenses. It’s the debut of Jodie’s ‘crime corner’, with major updates on the Greg Lynn and Toyah…

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The US cracks down on travellers, and a lemon twist on a classic 12:01

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Friday, 12 December: The US cracks down on travellers; Greg Lynn wins his appeal; TIME names its people of the year; And a lemony twist on a classic... SPONSORED: Search for ‘The Business Of’ in your podcast app, have a listen and hit follow. You can find our Shortcut on the conflict between the US and Venezuela here. Find the recipe for limoncello…

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 10:10

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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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The world watches our social media ban, and Neighbours says farewell 12:37

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Thursday, 11 December: The world watches our social media ban; Reviewing the AUKUS challenges; A spectacular sight at Byron; And Neighbours says farewell... SPONSORED: Head here to find out more about how copper powers our world and BHP. You can watch the footage of hundreds of sharks at Byron Bay here. You can get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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

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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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Squiz Shortcuts: The social media ban for U16s - Part 1: How did we get here? 11:52

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Australia is pioneering world-first legislation banning social media for anyone under the age of 16. And depending on who you ask, it's either a bold move to protect kids, or government overreach that won't work. So, in the first of this special 3-part series on the ban, we'll look at how we got to this point, who was pushing for it, and why it bec…

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Squiz Shortcuts: The social media ban for U16s - Part 2: How will it work? 18:13

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As of 10 December, all Aussie kids under the age of 16 will be legally banned from social media apps. In Part 2 of our series on Australia’s world-first legislation, we’re looking at the nuts and bolts of how the ban will work, including how the policy will be enforced, how the tech giants will go about identifying who is underage, and what the imp…

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It's go time for the social media ban, and an AI reality show 11:30

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Wednesday, 10 December: It's go time for the social media ban; Ukraine revises the peace plan; The Reserve Bank looks ahead to 2026; And an AI reality show... You can get⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz …

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

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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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The Squiz Quiz: Ashes, AUKUS and acquisitions 19:59

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On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Squiz Content Manager Nicoletta Hay and Weekly Wrap co-host Jodie Speers. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 8 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of…

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Squiz Shortcuts: The social media ban for U16s - Part 3: How it's going 13:57

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The Social Media shake-up starts, and Batman makes us kinder. 11:34

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More updates on the Bondi terror attack, and 250 years of Jane Austen 10:47

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Special Edition - Bondi - Explained 5:26

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Holiday Brainteaser #38 - Solution 2:06

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A terror attack at Bondi Beach, and the travel expense saga continues 9:54

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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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Weekly Wrap Preview: The world reacts to Australia's social media ban 9:47

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Weekly Wrap: The world reacts to the social media ban, and MP travel entitlements under scrutiny 31:57

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The US cracks down on travellers, and a lemon twist on a classic 12:01

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 10:10

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The world watches our social media ban, and Neighbours says farewell 12:37

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

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Squiz Shortcuts: The social media ban for U16s - Part 1: How did we get here? 11:52

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Squiz Shortcuts: The social media ban for U16s - Part 2: How will it work? 18:13

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It's go time for the social media ban, and an AI reality show 11:30

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

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The Squiz Quiz: Ashes, AUKUS and acquisitions 19:59