Rephonic
Artwork for Quiet Riot
Rishi Sunak
Labour Party
Keir Starmer
Brexit
UK General Election
UK Conservative Party
Wokeness
Conservative Party
Tufton Street
Social Democracy
Political Discussion
Liz Truss
Tory Party
Politics
National Service
European Parliament Elections
More In Common
Political Debate
British Empire
UK Election

Quiet Riot, the politics podcast with more passion, less shouting and lots of laughter

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes271Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
PoliticsNewsNews Commentary

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Quiet Riot

Latest Episodes

As the UK and Europe push back on Trump's overseas adventures, Naomi Smith and Alex Andreou are joined by MP for Oxford East, Dame Anneliese Dodds, to look at the Iran latest, the Ukraine defence partnership, and the government's pivot towards the EU... more

YouTube

Brace yourselves for an episode with a particularly adult feel... fret not, it's still Quiet Riot.

Naomi Smith and Kenny Campbell start with the latest on Mandelson, and the never-ending political fallout from his relationship with sex offender Jeff... more

YouTube

As Nigel Farage gets Reform's local election campaign under way, we look at how his existing platoon of local representatives is doing (nb may involve the odd shambles).

Plus, Naomi Smith and Alex Andreou are joined by Quiet Riot's favourite geopoli... more

YouTube

Naomi Smith & Alex Andreou take a good look at whether Labour's new immigration and asylum reform proposals make sense - in terms of either policy or politics.

And... As Kirsti Noem becomes the first fallen of Trump's Glorious Revolution 2.0, is thi... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Dame Anneliese Dodds
Former MEP, former Minister of State for Development, current MP for Oxladeast and Chair of the APPG Sudan and South Sudan
Member of Parliament (UK)
Episode: With Europe we stand: Foreign policy special with Anneliese Dodds
John Donison
Middle East correspondent for the show
Quiet Riot
Episode: Sunday School: One thing after another
Peter Kellner
Polling expert and former chairman of YouGov
YouGov
Episode: By-election curious
Kenny Campbell
Guest speaker discussing youth unemployment and AI
Quiet Riot
Episode: The Shadow Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Sam Freedman
Planet-brained author, Britain's most popular substacker and senior fellow at the Institute for Government
Institute for Government
Episode: Binfire of the Vanities
Kemi Badenoch
Leader of the Conservative Party and Minister for the Department for Business and Trade
UK Government
Episode: Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right
Cindy Yu
Times columnist and former host of the Chinese Whispers podcast
The Times
Episode: In With The Old: Is Zahawi a Tory too far for Farage?
Jeevun Sandher
Loughborough MP and member of the Labour Party
UK Parliament
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: The Affordability Crisis, with Jeevun Sandher MP
Danny Sriskandarajah
Author, campaigner, and CEO of the New Economics Foundation
New Economics Foundation
Episode: Optimism in activism: Our 2026 predictions... and how to avoid them

Hosts

Alex Andreou
Host with partner Naomi Smith; long-running presenter known for policy analysis, humor, and structured discussion.
Naomi Smith
Co-host known for insightful commentary, policy framing, and engaging banter.
Kenny Campbell
Co-host/Producer bringing production polish, data-driven insights, and occasional guest spots.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 892 ratings
  • Feelings inform fact

    Lazy misandry and sneering at the natives by an Irish, Scot and a Greek. Anglophobic to its core.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands23 days ago
  • A Very British Podcast

    Last week Quiet Riot asked what defines “British”. The answer is that it does. The Anglo-Hiberno-Helleno-Caledonian hosts are serious, generous, well informed, rational, warm-hearted, cool-headed, obstreperous, idiosyncratic, irreverent, and often very funny. Truly a very British podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosa_K
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great discussion

    A great - and important - discussion on what Britishness mean. Keep up the good work!👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OlivierMP
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Happy new year!

    What a wonderful, wonderful 1 Jan episode. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeCive2023
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Oh God! -what a find.

    Where have you been my lovely people?

    Careful assured commentary on the week’s events. Served up on a Sunday morning swaddled in a soft blanket of humanity. What more could you want?

    Oh! and there’s humour as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACTgreen
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Humor and warmth keep heavy topics approachable.
Thoughtful, nonpartisan analysis that stays sane in a heavy news week.
Guests are consistently credible and discussions are well-structured.
High-quality debates that avoid partisan shouting while remaining engaging.
Listeners value depth over hot takes and appreciate the hosts' candor and banter.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#44
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#93
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#196
Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#216
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#234
France/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#137
Finland/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dud's Army; A review of Reform UK in local government
Q: Arthur, what does your book argue about the geopolitics of climate change and its impact on traditional power structures?
The book emphasizes that climate-driven geographic and resource shifts will redefine power, with democracies needing to adapt quickly to new energy realities and geopolitical alliances; it also argues that these changes can create opportunities if managed strategically.
By-election curious
Q: Did Nadine Sahawi's defection to reform surprise you?
Yes, it did. I had no inkling that it was coming.
Deflections, Defections, and By-election Selection Reflections
Q: Are we watching the emergence of a new world order or are we still in the throes of the old one unraveling?
Arthur Snell believes that the old world order is dead, but the new one hasn't fully taken shape yet.
Sunday School: We Didn't Burnham!
Q: What are the implications of Trump's comments regarding the UK and its role in Afghanistan?
Trump's remarks have caused significant backlash in the UK, raising questions about the trust and past sacrifices made by British military personnel in international conflicts.
Sunday School: We Didn't Burnham!
Q: What is the latest news regarding Andrew Burnham's potential return to Westminster?
Andrew Burnham is eyeing a return to Westminster following Andrew Gwynne's resignation, and he is prepared to stand for election in the Gorton and Denton seat.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Quiet Riot

What is Quiet Riot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A politics show built on calm, sharp analysis, and wit, with a strong focus on UK policy, elections, and global affairs shaped by current events. Across recent episodes, discussions often center on leadership dynamics, party strategy, immigration and national identity, economic policy, and the impact of external events on domestic politics, all delivered with measured critique, humor, and accessible framing. Notable strengths include clear, nonpartisan analysis that digests complex policy debates, regular feature segments that add color and rhythm, and a willingness to challenge narratives while staying relatable for listeners who want thoughtful, informed discourse.

Where can I find podcast stats for Quiet Riot?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Quiet Riot. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Quiet Riot and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Quiet Riot get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Quiet Riot, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Quiet Riot?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Quiet Riot, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Quiet Riot have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Quiet Riot has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Quiet Riot?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Quiet Riot:

1. Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell
2. Oh God, What Now?
3. Alex Andreou's Podyssey
4. The Bunker – News without the nonsense
5. Origin Story

How many episodes of Quiet Riot are there?

Quiet Riot launched 2 years ago and published 271 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Quiet Riot?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Quiet Riot?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Quiet Riot from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Quiet Riot?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Quiet Riot. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Quiet Riot?

Recent guests on Quiet Riot include:

1. Dame Anneliese Dodds
2. John Donison
3. Peter Kellner
4. Kenny Campbell
5. Sam Freedman
6. Kemi Badenoch
7. Cindy Yu
8. Jeevun Sandher

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days