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  • Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
    Aug 29 2024
    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! Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions: For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.
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    9 m
  • Pacific police force on the job; South Africa’s bug-munching wasps; baby gorilla alert; and Squiz-E helps out Sam Kerr.

    Pacific police force on the job; South Africa’s bug-munching wasps; baby gorilla alert; and Squiz-E helps out Sam Kerr.
    Aug 28 2024
    Your daily kids news podcast. Move over, Paw Patrol! There's a new team of heroes in the Pacific! Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has joined forces with leaders from Pacific Island nations to create a special police force to help across the region. In South Africa, wasps are being flown in by drones to save grapevines from pesky mealy bugs. This eco-friendly solution helps protect the grapes without using harmful sprays. Get ready for a cuteness overload! A baby gorilla was just born at the Detroit Zoo, and she’s already a superstar! With big eyes and tiny hands, this little one is making everyone say “aww.” The zoo is asking for name suggestions, so get your thinking caps on! Scammers are using the names and photos of Aussie stars like soccer champ Sam Kerr in sneaky online scams. They want to trick people into giving away their money. Remember, always STOP, THINK, and CHECK before you believe what you see online! For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce x Squiz Kids Special Offer: Terms and Conditions: For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.
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    10 m
  • Cow burps to save the Earth; England’s gravy wrestling champion; giant scorpions ruled the seas; and a skydiving centenarian.

    Cow burps to save the Earth; England’s gravy wrestling champion; giant scorpions ruled the seas; and a skydiving centenarian.
    Aug 27 2024
    Your daily kids news podcast. Scientists have found a cool way to use cows to help fight global warming! Cows usually release a lot of methane gas when they burp or fart. Now, scientists are working on a pill for cows to take, which will make their burps more environmentally friendly. In England, people dressed as superheroes and even a fluffy dalmatian wrestled in a pool of gravy for the World Gravy Wrestling Championships! It was a messy, hilarious, and delicious event, leaving everyone wondering what happened to all that gravy! In Australia, a scientist discovered fossils of giant, crocodile-sized sea scorpions that ruled the oceans over 400 million years ago. These ancient creatures were like underwater tanks, using their huge claws to snatch up prey. Who knew the past could be so creepy and cool? Manette Baillie celebrated her 102nd birthday by becoming Britain's oldest skydiver, proving it's never too late for adventure! Meanwhile, John Tinniswood, the world's oldest living man at 112, enjoys a simpler life but has no secrets for living so long. Age is just a number for these incredible individuals! An origami bow tie. For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce Terms and Conditions: For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.
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    12 m
  • The Paralympics... Your Shortcut

    The Paralympics... Your Shortcut
    Aug 26 2024
    We'll take you through HOW the Paralympics got started, WHAT kind of disabilities are included in the Games, and WHO to look out for when you watch. For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce Promotion Terms and Conditions - For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale. Check out the Squiz Kids website for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings! Awesome classroom resources.
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    14 m
  • Tropical island summit time; Botswana’s great big diamond; Australia’s youngest Paralympian; tomorrow’s best games revealed.

    Tropical island summit time; Botswana’s great big diamond; Australia’s youngest Paralympian; tomorrow’s best games revealed.
    Aug 25 2024
    Your daily kids news podcast. This week, leaders from 18 Pacific nations, including Australia and New Zealand, are gathering in Tonga for an important meeting. The big topic? Climate change and how rising sea levels could impact the islands. In Botswana, an incredible 2,492-carat diamond has been discovered, making it one of the largest ever found! The gem was found using super cool X-ray technology at the Karowe Diamond Mine. That’s some serious bling! Holly Warn, Australia’s youngest Paralympian, is off to Paris! This 15-year-old swimmer has cerebral palsy but never lets it slow her down. She’ll be competing in the 100m and 400m freestyle events. Imagine getting paid to make video games! A group of young game developers in New South Wales received government grants to create new games, including ones with starships, elephants, and mischievous puppies. So, keep playing and coding, kids—your game ideas could be next! For the full episode transcript, click here. Bounce Promotion Terms and Conditions - For bookings made between September 1 – October 31 2024, and jumped between September 1 – October 31 2024. Applicable on Child, Student, Adult, miniBOUNCER, Awesome 4some, Friday Super Session and 2 Hour Superpass tickets. Does not include BOUNCE grip socks. Available for online bookings only. Available at all BOUNCE venues across Australia, excluding miniBOUNCE Carindale.
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    12 m
  • Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
    Aug 22 2024
    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!
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    9 m
  • Kamala’s big week; Ice-blocks for all in England; Mexico’s’ fake sea monster; and the world’s oldest pole vaulter.

    Kamala’s big week; Ice-blocks for all in England; Mexico’s’ fake sea monster; and the world’s oldest pole vaulter.
    Aug 21 2024
    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 blocks at school every day! In the UK, experts are pushing to make it a part of the curriculum to teach kids about science. From learning how liquids turn into solids to growing veggies, school could be more fun and delicious than ever! Meet Ingemar Stenmark, a 68-year-old legend who’s just won big in pole vaulting! After dominating alpine skiing, he’s taken up a new challenge, proving that age is just a number when it comes to being awesome. His backyard practice paid off, and now he’s the talk of the town! A creepy sea monster photo went viral last week, but guess what? It’s totally fake! The internet detectives cracked the case, reminding us all to Stop, Think, and Check before believing everything we see online. Stay sharp, Newshounds! For the full episode transcript, click here.
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    11 m
  • A record World Record record; supermoon shines bright, and blue; an NBA dream rekindled; and giant snakes beware.

    A record World Record record; supermoon shines bright, and blue; an NBA dream rekindled; and giant snakes beware.
    Aug 20 2024
    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! With a mind-blowing 181 records under his belt, he’s just smashed a bunch of vinyl records for his latest title. But watch out—his rival is hot on his heels. The race for record-breaking fame is far from over! In Florida, it’s all about catching the biggest snakes in the wild! Brave python hunters are racing against time to catch these giant, invasive reptiles. With $30,000 in prizes, it’s a scaly showdown that’s not for the faint of heart! Shortcut to Invasive Species. The Paris Olympics just had a jaw-dropping moment when Guerschon Yabusele soared over LeBron James for an epic dunk. From underdog to NBA comeback, Yabusele is now the talk of the town and ready to make waves in the big leagues once more! For the full episode transcript, click here.
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    12 m