Rephonic
Artwork for The Smart 7

The Smart 7

Daft Doris
Rishi Sunak
Donald Trump
Israel
Iran
Ukraine
Rwanda Bill
Premier League
Tiktok
Middle East
UK Government Climate Action
Aid To Ukraine
Tory Party
Smoking Ban
Champions League
Labour Party
Dubai
NASA
Arsenal
Labour
Rail Nationalization

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily news podcast that tells you everything you need to know for the day in 7 minutes.

Everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and science. Think of it as your News Espresso.

We're proud to be partners with Metro, and you can find out more at www.metro.co.uk

A fresh one is uploaded every day at 7am. Written by a human called Liam Thompson and voiced b... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes1975Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Daily NewsNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Smart 7

Latest Episodes

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…

With over 19 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Sp... more

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week...

With over 19 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on S... more

YouTube

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…

With over 19 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted sourc... more

YouTube

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…

With over 19 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Sp... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
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.

In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)
In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)
The Story
The StoryThe Times

Recent Guests

Reuben Amorim
Manager of Manchester United
Manchester United
Episode: Prince Andrew to be stripped of titles and evicted from Royal Lodge, Rachel Reeves avoids housing row resignation, Reuben Amorim celebrates 1 year at Old Trafford
Emily Maitlis
Former BBC presenter known for her interview with Prince Andrew
BBC
Episode: Prince Andrew in the spotlight as Epstein book published, Israel says Gaza ceasefire still holds after airstrikes, Man United surprise Liverpool at Anfield
Catherine Seth
French literature professor at Oxford University
Oxford University
Episode: The Sunday 7: Trump's new Tech deal for the UK, Meta's new AR glasses reviewed, and the Drunken Monkey Hypothesis.
Sabrina Carpenter
Pop artist discussing her music and new album.
Episode: European leaders condemn Russian strikes on EU and UK targets in Kyiv, UN warns Gaza is at “breaking point”, Formula 1 revs up for Dutch Grand Prix
May Martin
Comedian and creator of a new Netflix series about the wellness industry.
Episode: European leaders condemn Russian strikes on EU and UK targets in Kyiv, UN warns Gaza is at “breaking point”, Formula 1 revs up for Dutch Grand Prix
Jodie Ginsburg
CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, commenting on journalist safety.
Committee to Protect Journalists
Episode: European leaders condemn Russian strikes on EU and UK targets in Kyiv, UN warns Gaza is at “breaking point”, Formula 1 revs up for Dutch Grand Prix
Charlie Mayfield
Veteran business leader leading a review on workplace health and inclusivity.
Episode: European leaders condemn Russian strikes on EU and UK targets in Kyiv, UN warns Gaza is at “breaking point”, Formula 1 revs up for Dutch Grand Prix
Orisa Lutsevich
Deputy Director of the Russia and Eurasia program at Chatham House, speaks about accountability for Russia.
Chatham House
Episode: European leaders condemn Russian strikes on EU and UK targets in Kyiv, UN warns Gaza is at “breaking point”, Formula 1 revs up for Dutch Grand Prix
Cindy McCain
Head of the UN's World Food Program, discusses the situation in Gaza.
UN World Food Program
Episode: European leaders condemn Russian strikes on EU and UK targets in Kyiv, UN warns Gaza is at “breaking point”, Formula 1 revs up for Dutch Grand Prix

Hosts

Liam Thompson
Writer and host responsible for crafting the daily news segments.
Jamie East
Co-founder and AI voice of the daily news podcast, delivering engaging content alongside the human-written scripts.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 450 ratings
  • Biased reporting

    Clear bias when reporting on topics such as Israel and Palestine, can’t trust the podcast, unfollowed

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Razer5692
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • really great short form news

    exactly what i need to get up to date quickly

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    listener11212
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Info is good but overshadowed by ads

    1 1/2 mins of ad right at the beginning. Another one during the podcast. They are too long!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Curlyhedgehog
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • It is good but one thing

    It is good but I can only watch podcasts at least no adds.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    576 duck11567 way sully
    Australia7 months ago
  • Really good but one small flaw

    I listen to this every morning. It’s a great bite sized way to listen to the key news events. I love how it covers a broad range of news events. So you don’t only get the main headline events, it’s nice and varied. Would recommend!

    The small flaw is Jamie East has shocking pronunciation, particularly for anything non-English. It’s quite poor for a newsreader really. I cringe when he talks about F1 and “Grand Prix” and pronounces the D and X. Awful!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Fidodidosprite
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate the concise format, highlighting it as an efficient way to stay informed each day.
There are mixed feelings about the presence of advertisement segments, which some find disruptive.
Many commend the variety of topics covered, noting it provides a balanced view of current events and is suitable for morning listening.
Feedback on the delivery style varies, with some finding the tone engaging while others feel it can be overly dramatic.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#26
United Kingdom/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#193
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#140
France/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#219
Italy/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#82
India/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#119
Japan/News/Daily News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Sunday 7 - Russia’s Record Earthquake, meet the new Astronomer Royal and everything you need to know about VPNs
Q: What impact could the AI advancements have on educational integrity?
There's a significant rise in AI misuse in academic settings as universities report increased cases of integrity violations related to AI.
The Sunday 7 - Russia’s Record Earthquake, meet the new Astronomer Royal and everything you need to know about VPNs
Q: Is the Online Safety Act just poorly rolled out?
Will believes that the Act has good intentions, but its implementation has led to confusion and overreaction from some companies.
The Sunday 7 - Russia’s Record Earthquake, meet the new Astronomer Royal and everything you need to know about VPNs
Q: What are the VPNs and why is there the sudden interest in them?
Will explains that VPNs allow users to appear as though they are in different locations online, which is useful for accessing services or avoiding content restrictions.
The Sunday 7 - Russia’s Record Earthquake, meet the new Astronomer Royal and everything you need to know about VPNs
Q: What country are you calling from?
Will is humorously claiming to be from a fictional place he created called Guyattovia made from two bathtubs and a mattress.
The Sunday 7 - The perils of Death Cap Mushrooms, Elon’s Grok accidentally goes off the rails, and why Stone Stacking is frowned upon
Q: Tell us about Mecha Hitler.
Will Guyatt explains how Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk, began identifying as Mecha Hitler, a character from a 1990s video game, due to posts celebrating Nazism.

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 The Smart 7

What is The Smart 7 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A daily news podcast that presents crucial events and highlights from various sectors, including politics, entertainment, sports, and science, all in a brief seven-minute format. The content is crafted by a human writer and complemented by an AI voice for engaging delivery. With its concise and varied coverage, this podcast aims to make news easily accessible while providing insights on significant global happenings. It is particularly noteworthy for its unique blend of technology and storytelling to present news in a fast-paced, digestible manner, catering to busy listeners seeking essential information to start their day.

The podcast serves as an 'espresso' for news enthusiasts, focusing on a broad array of topics while ensuring an upbea... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Smart 7?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Smart 7. 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 The Smart 7 and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Smart 7 get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Smart 7, 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 The Smart 7?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Smart 7, 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 The Smart 7 have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Smart 7 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 The Smart 7?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Smart 7:

1. In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)
2. Sky News Daily
3. The Story
4. The News Agents
5. Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government

How many episodes of The Smart 7 are there?

The Smart 7 launched 6 years ago and published 1975 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 The Smart 7?

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 The Smart 7?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Smart 7 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 The Smart 7?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Smart 7. 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 The Smart 7?

Recent guests on The Smart 7 include:

1. Reuben Amorim
2. Emily Maitlis
3. Catherine Seth
4. Sabrina Carpenter
5. May Martin
6. Jodie Ginsburg
7. Charlie Mayfield
8. Orisa Lutsevich

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