The facts about hantavirus, and Nollywood’s night of nights

The facts about hantavirus, and Nollywood’s night of nights

Author: Squiz Media May 12, 2026 Duration: 10:48
Your daily kids news podcast. The facts about hantavirus; Nollywood’s night of nights; huge-mouthed humpbacks; and a goalpost goof-up Passengers from around the world are being carefully flown home after a rare virus outbreak on a cruise ship near South America. Experts say it’s serious, but thankfully, it's much harder to spread than COVID. At Nigeria’s biggest entertainment awards, stars rocked outfits covered in crystals, giant sculptures… and even 500 loaves of bread! Humpback whales have been caught opening their mouths super wide underwater, and we're not sure why... Police in the UK spotted a driver cruising along with a full-sized soccer goal balanced on top of their car! For the full episode transcript, click here. One man's drive around the world. Presented by Byrce Corbett and Christie Kijurina.

Ever wondered how to make the day's headlines engaging for young minds? Squiz Kids has it figured out. Created by Squiz Media, this daily podcast transforms current events into ten-minute bursts of curious, cheerful conversation perfect for families. It’s designed to fit seamlessly into your morning, whether that’s around the kitchen table, on the school run, or as a classroom resource for teachers. The tone is always positive and lighthearted, ensuring news feels informative rather than overwhelming. But this podcast offers much more than a news digest. Listeners become part of a lively community where kids can test their knowledge against adults in fun quizzes, discover new stories in the book club segment, and even hear from high-profile guests in special Q&As-imagine a child getting to ask the Prime Minister a question! Episodes often take deeper dives into subjects that naturally captivate kids, exploring everything from popular toys and blockbuster movies like Barbie to the history of holidays and the excitement of sports. It’s a fresh, reliable audio destination that respects its young audience’s intelligence while keeping things genuinely fun. By turning the news into a shared, interactive experience, Squiz Kids helps build a daily habit of learning and conversation.
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Australia's Humpback Highways - Your Shortcut... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:53
Thousands of giant humpback whales are on the move right now along Australia’s coastline… travelling one of the longest migrations of any mammal on Earth. In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce head out onto the…
Roblox in the spotlight, and Magic Round footy delivers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:25
Your daily kids news podcast. Roblox in the spotlight; Delta does us proud in Vienna; Magic Round footy delivers; and the hot dog munching fox. Researchers say some games inside Roblox may encourage kids to spend money a…
Mars - From the Vault [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:26
Mars has fascinated humans for centuries — but why are scientists and billionaires so determined to get there? In this week’s From The Vault episode, we revisit the Squiz Kids Shortcut to Mars and explore the race to sen…
How do some animals regrow body parts and why can't we? Science Short [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:55
What if humans could regrow lost arms or legs the way some animals can? In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore the incredible science of regeneration: from lizards that regrow tails to axolotls capable of re…
Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:11
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.
Rise and rise of womens’ sport, and here comes Eurovision. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:03
Your daily kids news podcast. Rise and rise of womens’ sport; Myanmar’s massive ruby find; seeing through virus misinfo; and here comes Eurovision. Women’s sport is booming, with huge crowds, big TV audiences and more at…
Tanzania - Squiz the World goes to... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:40
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 adven…
Vanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria - From the Vault [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:59
With flu season making its annual return, we’re heading back into the Squiz Kids vault to revisit one of our most fascinating and slightly gross Shortcuts. In Vanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria, we explore the dise…
How do we smell? Science Short [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:15
In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore what smell actually is, how your brain recognises different scents using patterns of signals, and why smell has been one of the most mysterious senses for scientists to unders…