The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann
The Week UnwrappedHave you missed the biggest news of the week? Olly Mann and three of The Week's writers and editors decide which under-reported stories will have the biggest long-term consequences. Join Felicity Capon, Harriet Marsden and Jamie Timson to learn about three stories you won't hear on other news podcasts – but will remember in years to come.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 503 | Founded | 9 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews CommentaryNews | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
Is Britain rethinking its big break with the EU? Will Banksy survive (another) unmasking? And is battery technology about to take a leap forward? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven day... more
Why are Saudi Arabia and the UAE at odds in Africa? How will a new president change Chile? And why did Meta just buy a social network built for AI? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven d... more
What does France’s nuclear policy shift mean for Europe? Why is the dinosaur market booming? And can North Korea regain its place at the top of women’s football?
Is the world running out of RAM? Why is the Royal Artillery keeping looted treasure behind closed doors? And how can Heathrow's car park cost £1.3bn?
Image credit: credit: SeongJoon Cho / Bloomberg / Getty Images
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Hosts
Reviews
- Disappointing
I tuned in because it was recommended in the Liz Earle well-being magazine. Sadly the podcast is biased and doesn’t present both sides of the story. It does try though, I’ll give them that. The bias has come through as result of them believing and repeating the mainstream narrative that has been peddled to them , and not looking deeper. (For example, It’s clear in their commentary on Andrew Wakefield that they have never listened to him being interviewed or heard his side) for the farmers stor... more
Apple Podcasts3Stricklandstreet
Australia6 months ago - Lack of depth and understanding
Recent Enhanced games segment revealed a lack of understanding of what the issues are from a number of the contributors. While probably not malicious, ignorance and only superficial understanding, and was unfortunately conveyed with false confidence and without challenge.
While I’m sure listeners want fresh and relevant topics, the show should consider if contributors are genuinely expert enough, and their views interesting enough, to add to the debate or if they are doing more harm than good.... more
Apple Podcasts1JL11!!
United Kingdom10 months ago - Depends on the guests
I love the week and generally this podcast is good with guests who are balanced, but more and more the guests just bring an agenda with them and only the host Ollie seems to challenge the generally very left week thinking. Please please stop having Elizabeth Carr-Ellis on the show, she clearly has an agenda for every story and does what the week stands for a disservice.
Apple Podcasts1Joannecroxer12United Kingdoma year ago - Just my opinion
Olly Mann in any podcast is a good bet. The weekly roundup from the team is always good to hear. Even if I don’t agree it’s still a good listen.
Apple Podcasts5Billieboycloud
Germanya year ago - Trigger Warning
Really? Isn’t the point of going to the theatre to get triggered?
Apple Podcasts5jerusalem gurl
United States2 years ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #87 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #213 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  Italy/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #233 | Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  France/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #34 |  Indonesia/News/Politics |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
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 Week Unwrapped
What is The Week Unwrapped about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Three leading writers and editors pick three under-reported stories each week, blending political analysis, journalism, and tech culture to reveal longer-term implications. Episodes span geopolitics, policy shifts, and science breakthroughs, with discussions that weighing risk, accountability, and future impact. A standout angle is how anonymity versus public interest, emerging AI governance, and post-colonial restitution intersect with current events, with a consistent emphasis on accessible explanations and diverse viewpoints. The format tends to center thoughtful moderation, balanced debate, and timely cultural context, making it a compelling listen for professionals who want concise, thoughtful takes on complex issues beyond everyday he... more
Where can I find podcast stats for The Week Unwrapped?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Week Unwrapped. 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 Week Unwrapped and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does The Week Unwrapped get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Week Unwrapped, 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 Week Unwrapped?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Week Unwrapped, 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 Week Unwrapped have?
To see how many followers or subscribers The Week Unwrapped 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 Week Unwrapped?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Week Unwrapped:
1. The Modern Mann
2. Answer Me This!
3. The Rest Is Entertainment
4. The News Agents
5. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
How many episodes of The Week Unwrapped are there?
The Week Unwrapped launched 9 years ago and published 503 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 Week Unwrapped?
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 Week Unwrapped?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Week Unwrapped 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 Week Unwrapped?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Week Unwrapped. 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 Week Unwrapped?
Recent guests on The Week Unwrapped include:
1. Arion McNicoll
2. Rebecca Messina
3. Julia McFarlane
4. Deborah Frances-White
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.