Every Saturday, the Weekend podcast brings some of the best Guardian writing from the week, read by talented narrators. Listen to celebrity interviews, lifestyle features, and opinions from our most popular columnists including Marina Hyde and John Crace. Weekend is the perfect way to relax.
Weekend
Claim This Podcastby The Guardian
4.2(283 reviews)
185 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇬🇧
84
Podcast Authority
BetaExcellentBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality92
Social0
YouTube93
Engagement97
Podcast Overview
Every Saturday, the Weekend podcast brings some of the best Guardian writing from the week, read by talented narrators. Listen to celebrity interviews, lifestyle features, and opinions from our most popular columnists including Marina Hyde and John Crace. Weekend is the perfect way to relax.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
1/31/2022
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
84
Podcast Authority
BetaExcellentBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality92
Social0
YouTube93
Engagement97
9
Excellent Areas
2
Good Performance
8
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Publishing Consistency
Every 7 days
Performing excellently!
good
Show Notes Quality
3.0/5
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
poor
Episode Thumbnails
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
1 verified contact email on file for Weekend
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
September 5, 2026
Introducing Black Box: The Chatbots
Guardian journalist Michael Safi interviews individuals experiencing 'AI psychosis' after profound interactions with chatbots, exploring the psychological impact of artificial intelligence.
May 23, 2026
Stateside with Kai and Carter: Why the fight over abortion pills is only just beginning
Dr. Angel Foster and Carter Sherman discuss the ongoing legal battles surrounding abortion pills and their impact on patients nationwide.
May 16, 2026
Introducing Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’
Kai Wright interviews Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the devastating impact of the US Supreme Court's decision on the Voting Rights Act and Abrams' strategy for voter engagement.
185 total episodes available with 75 transcripts
Recent guests on Weekend
Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.
Carter Sherman
Guest
Angel Foster
Guest
Stacey Abrams
Guest
Alexandra Morton-Hayward
Guest
Danny Dyer
Guest
Philippa Perry
Guest
Matt Goss
Guest
Marina Hyde
Guest
April Balascio
Guest
Similar Podcasts
Discover related shows you might enjoy
The Audio Long Read
The Guardian
Today in Focus
The Guardian
Science Weekly
The Guardian
The Slow Newscast
The Observer
Woman's Hour
BBC Radio 4
Desert Island Discs
BBC Radio 4
Stories of our times
The Times
Politics Weekly UK
The Guardian
Newscast
BBC News
The News Agents
Global
The Rest Is Politics
Goalhanger
More or Less: Behind the Stats
BBC Radio 4
The Today Podcast
BBC Radio 4
The Fourcast
Channel 4 News
The Rest Is Entertainment
Goalhanger
Deep-dive analytics for Weekend
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Weekend?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.