The Smart 7
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 by an AI version of Smart 7 co-founder Jamie East on Mon-Fri.
It's news... but not "The News".
- Part of the Daft Doris Network
- Find out more at www.thesmart7.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Last Episode : April 26, 2025 5:01am
Last Scanned : 3 hours ago
Episodes
Episodes currently hosted on IPFS.
The Standout 7 - The Death of Pope Francis, Russia continues Ukraine strikes, Local Election Campaign tensions ramp up Confirmed 3
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 18 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/1914269982277378072https://x.com/i/status/1913903279081218271https://x.com/i/status/1915050976240615448 https://x.com/i/status/1914982590252990786 https://x.com/i/status/1915068864066445452 https://x.com/i/status/1915469595583856769https://x.com/i/status/1915359137220747518 https://x.com/i/status/1915005769893753261 https://x.com/i/status/1915405025800597966https://x.com/i/status/1914665538367742060https://x.com/i/status/1915417450042073374https://x.com/i/status/1915324187385749869 https://x.com/i/status/1915386571148190054 https://x.com/i/status/1914381085133426758 https://x.com/i/status/1914988699332313331 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comVoiced by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Published Saturday
Rachel Reeves heads to US in search of Trade Deal, Trump lashes out at Zelensky again, Pope lies in State in St Peter’s Basilica, and Arsenal drop points 3The 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 18 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1915071562329235864 https://x.com/i/status/1915095454682898478https://x.com/i/status/1914982590252990786 https://x.com/i/status/1915068864066445452 https://x.com/i/status/1915005769893753261 https://x.com/i/status/1915050976240615448 https://x.com/i/status/1915157644811395129 https://x.com/i/status/1914824911966888278 https://x.com/i/status/1915044598847774970 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published Thursday
UK to host Ukraine peace talks, Plans revealed for Pope’s funeral, Labour roll out school breakfast clubs, and City grab a last gasp winner 3The 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 18 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1914652923834810522 https://x.com/i/status/1914701551920165321 https://x.com/i/status/1914682017116983397 https://x.com/i/status/1914665538367742060 https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0422/1508789-pope-francis-death/ https://x.com/i/status/1914575968632516853 https://x.com/i/status/1914794573739499666 https://youtu.be/IYIySDzTZug https://x.com/i/status/1914665707070980389 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published Wednesday
Vatican announces the death of Pope Francis, IDF admit “tragic errors” in death of Gaza emergency workers, Trans Rights protests in London, Spurs stumble again in Premier League 3The 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 18 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1914269982277378072 https://x.com/i/status/1913903279081218271https://x.com/i/status/1913663102748401755 https://x.com/i/status/1914290158020563299 https://youtu.be/t4KhUq02Omw https://x.com/i/status/1914121911526740235 https://x.com/i/status/1914431797661704494https://www.etonline.com/media/videos/sigourney-weaver-on-returning-to-space-joining-star-wars-universe-exclusive-234980 https://youtu.be/ccmQETThJgs Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published Tuesday
The Sunday 7 - New hope for Extraterrestrial Life, the first Lab grown Human Tooth, Liz Truss plans a Social Network, and we introduce you to Moose Migration 3The 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 18 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Guests Oprah Winfrey - Space Fan and former TV HostEmily Ratajkowski - Actress and Model Will Guyatt - The Smart 7’s Tech Guru Dr Ana Angelova-Volpovi - Director of Regenerative Dentistry at Kings College LondonWilliam Curley - Pâtissier Chocolatier Jonathan Parkman - Head of Cocoa, at Marex Mariel Benjamin - Assistant Professor of Allergy and Immunology at the University of Michigan Health Doctor Tania Elliott - Clinical Instructor at NYU Langone Health and spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma and ImmunologyProfessor Nikku Madhusudhan - Astrophysicist at the University of CambridgeJohan Erlag - Project Manager at SVT Play, Swedish State Broadcaster Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk This Episode is presented by Mike Wooller, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published Sunday
The Standout 7 - Supreme Court rules on Equality Act, Race to save British Steel, Katy Perry goes to Space, and Rory McIlroy gets his Green Jacket 3The 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 17 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/1911123515882774695 https://x.com/i/status/1911331517118165040 https://x.com/i/status/1911140129445396981 https://x.com/i/status/1912123450048528653https://x.com/i/status/1912064568768987489https://x.com/i/status/1912465642353008660 https://x.com/i/status/1912472660845437378 https://x.com/i/status/1911818212754211281 https://x.com/i/status/1912931352296509548 https://x.com/i/status/1912930789450195361https://x.com/i/status/1911353690436280536https://x.com/i/status/1911357077240299862 https://x.com/i/status/1912782168859738167 https://x.com/i/status/1912450639612854721 https://x.com/i/status/1911787308824604774https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1MnxnwzDedeKO https://x.com/i/status/1911587506383954280 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comThis episode voiced by Mike Wooller, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/19
US and Europe meet on Ukraine, Supreme Court ruling sparks Gender Policy review, UK and France discuss Migrant deal, 9 goal thriller at Old Trafford 3The 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 17 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1912931352296509548 https://x.com/i/status/1912930789450195361https://x.com/i/status/1912761624051490958 https://x.com/i/status/1912781207940591982 https://x.com/i/status/1912782168859738167 https://x.com/i/status/1912787358535102759 https://x.com/i/status/1912992345059979687 https://x.com/i/status/1912716317431402844 https://x.com/i/status/1912763390222627310 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/18
UK Supreme Court rules on definition of “woman”, Subpostmasters urged to seek Judicial Review, WTO warns on US China Trade War, and Arsenal triumph in Madrid 3The 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 17 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1912465642353008660https://x.com/i/status/1912472660845437378https://x.com/i/status/1912428254922670115https://x.com/i/status/1912396442431291600https://x.com/i/status/1912450639612854721 https://x.com/i/status/1912431879107612949 https://x.com/i/status/1912623393309929689 https://x.com/i/status/1912360711495295430 https://x.com/i/status/1912492544300118196 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/17
Birmingham Bin Workers vote to continue Strike, JD Vance hints at US UK Trade deal, Sudan conference ends in disagreement and Aston Villa miss out on European glory 3The 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 17 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1912049085118292225 https://x.com/i/status/1912031756988842295 https://x.com/i/status/1912123450048528653 https://x.com/i/status/1912064568768987489https://x.com/i/status/1912109573042765868 https://x.com/i/status/1912125079686705329 https://x.com/i/status/1912276590341378066 https://x.com/i/status/1911972403267141677 https://youtu.be/pIWZDq5zbeA Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/16
Southport Report finds no evidence of “two tier” policing, Government secures supplies for British Steel, Trump runs out of patience on Ukraine, and Katy Perry heads to Space 3The 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 17 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1911690348587339829 https://x.com/i/status/1911655128186134545https://x.com/i/status/1911678718008795401 https://x.com/i/status/1911650179729465622 https://x.com/i/status/1911818212754211281 https://x.com/i/status/1911738459535921432 https://x.com/i/status/1911765916443885783 https://x.com/i/status/1911787308824604774 https://x.com/i/status/1911766557195219153 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/15
Government intervenes to save British Steel, Russia kills dozens in Ukraine strike, Trump signals more Tariffs to come, and Rory McIlroy finally wins The Masters 3The 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 17 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/1911123515882774695 https://x.com/i/status/1911331517118165040 https://x.com/i/status/1911140129445396981 https://x.com/i/status/1911353690436280536 https://x.com/i/status/1911357077240299862 https://x.com/i/status/1911357553931395568 https://x.com/i/status/1911409906407682355 https://x.com/i/status/1911587506383954280 https://x.com/i/status/1910456101054599508 https://x.com/i/status/1909954485146832988 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/14
The Sunday 7 - Did Colossal Biosciences really De-Extinct Dire Wolves? The UK celebrates its first womb transplant birth, The Government’s Murder Algorithm and why Robots could deliver your mail 3The 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 17 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Guests: Beth Shapiro - Chief Scientist at Colossal Biosciences Professor Robin Alta Charo - Professor of Law and BioEthics at the University of Wisconsin - Madison Pontus Skoglund - Group Leader of the Francis Crick Institute’s Ancient Genomics Laboratory Will Guyatt - The Smart 7’s Tech Guru Grace Davidson - Womb Transplant Recipient and Mother of Amy Isabel Isabel Quiroga - Consultant Surgeon at the Oxford Transplant Centre, Professor Richard Smith - Clinical lead at the charity Womb Transplant UK and Consultant Gynaecological surgeon at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Artemizia Marubo - Nurse at the Medical Centre in the Javari Valley in the Amazon Doctor David Persse - Houston Health Department Dr Peter Marks - Former Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and ResearchDonald Trump - President of the United States of America Marko Bjelonic -Inventor & Chief Dog handler, at Robot company RIVR Lauren Augustine - Director of Herpetology at the Philadelphia Zoo Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk This Episode is presented by Mike Wooller, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/13