It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults Holiday S’Quiz — and this one is all about Outer Space Oddities. From floating blobs of water and stretchy black holes to backwards-spinning planets, invisible matter, and mind-bending space facts, this quiz explores the weird, wonderful, and downright surprising side of the universe. Kids take on ten space-themed questions inspired by stories from the Squiz Kids podcast, while adults face ten trickier brain-stretchers covering physics, astronomy, and cosmic history. Only one side can win — but will it be curious kids or clever adults? For the full episode transcript, click here.

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

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

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

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

It’s hot. It’s sandy. Something just brushed past your leg in the water. Welcome to summer in Australia. In this classic Squiz Kids episode, we count down ten Aussie holiday hazards and sort fact from fiction. From mozzies to rips, snakes to sunscreen, brain freeze to jellyfish stings, we bust the myths, share the science, and give kids the smarts to stay safe while still having stacks of fun. Listen, learn… and then grab your hat, water bottle, and that giant bottle of sunscreen.

Why do we get goosebumps when we’re cold, scared, or moved by music? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explains what’s really happening under your skin, why those tiny bumps helped our ancestors survive, and why they’re called goosebumps in the first place. It’s a small reaction with a very big backstory.

It’s time for a Bumper Kids v Adults S’Quiz — and this one is all about the Big Events of 2025. From blockbuster movies and chart-topping pop stars to world-shaking elections, sporting triumphs, royal drama and headline-making moments from around the globe, this quiz revisits the stories that made 2025 a year to remember. Kids tackle ten questions drawn from the biggest moments of the year, adults face ten trickier brain-stretchers, and only one side earns the ultimate bragging rights. So sharpen those thinking caps, rewind the year that was, and see who really paid attention in 2025 — kids or adults? 🎉 For the full episode transcript, ⁠click here⁠.

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

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

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

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

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 East, we break down how fireworks go bang, where the biggest displays happen, and why events like Cracker Night spark debate here at home. Perfect listening as the countdown to the New Year begins — and don’t forget to listen out for the S’Quiz at the end! Links: Fireworks over Beijing:⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZa9IeQO1D⁠⁠U Record-breaking fireworks in the UAE - 2019⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4kEbgLq3⁠⁠3Y 2021⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNCy3uWDJ⁠⁠WM 2022⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KMcLazxC⁠⁠7U How fireworks work⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1ixjhzwr⁠⁠_E

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 Albert Einstein helped us understand this invisible force. Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and families who love science explained clearly and simply.

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 festive brain-teasers, and only one side can claim holiday bragging rights. So grab a cracker, warm up those brain cells, and see who really knows their Christmas — kids or adults? 🎄 For the full episode transcript, click here.

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

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

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

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

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.