A Very Special Relationship is the natural-ish culmination of hundreds of years of British-American foreign relations. British comedian Matt Johnston from The Interesting Times and American comedian Andrea Bridges-Smith from The Fenix News Network join forces to ask each other, what the bloody hell is going on over on your side of the pond? If there's one thing both our proud nations have in common, it's that our politicians are nuts!
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Season 2 Episode 25: Conventional rizz-dom!
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The DNC is the place to be if you like a good time! Plus, what the Queen thought of Trump, and Nigel Farage delights Britain by exiting the country!By Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 22: The Flip-Flop Olympics!
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Simone Biles has some stiff competition from JD Vance - who can flip-flop the best? Plus, Trump's meeting with Black journalists goes about as well as you'd expect!By Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 20: Someone old, someone new, someone crazy...and brain worms too!
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Keir Starmer is in, but is Joe Biden on his way out? Grab some tequila and check out what's happening on both sides of the Atlantic as the leadership decks get reshuffled!By Fenix News Network
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Sunak and Starmer tussle on the campaign trail, and Trump might get taken off of it! Plus, a masterclass in photobombing!By Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 17: Foul play on the Cam-pain!
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This week, Rishi Sunak loses the youth vote, Lara Trump hawks metal cards, and we anxiously await the verdict in the Trump trial!By Fenix News Network
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The UK is finally getting a general election, and it'll be done in a snap! Plus, Rudy Giuliani's been a busy boy, and we've learned some lessons about the Thames! Check out Matt's channel @theinterestingtimesuk for more from Britain!By Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 15: If he's broke, don't fix it!
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This week we go inside Michael Cohen's testimony in the Trump trial, discuss red lines on Rafah, and end things with a bit of hope! Do you remember hope? It's that feeling like good stuff might happen? We used to have it a long time ago? Anyone? Check out Matt's channel @theinterestingtimesuk for more from Britain!…
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Season 2 Episode 14: International Relations!
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We have a very special guest this week - Belfast's own Adam Byrne from @ShortBackAndWhatsHappening ! We chat about Brexit, by elections, and how to boot bad things from your mind with the help of some flesh-eating brain worms! Check out Matt's channel @theinterestingtimesuk for more from Britain!By Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 13: Pulling the trigger!
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First of all, let us very clearly state: WE ARE PRO-PUPPIES. Now that that's out of the way, election news from both sides of the pond, and we take a deep dive into campaign emails from the UK vs the US! They are...VERY DIFFERENT. For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesu…
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Season 2 Episode 2: Make America grate again!
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This week, Trump's in court, Liz is prattling on about the deep state, and Nigel and Suella get the boot in Brussels! What does the next election hold? We'll give you a hint! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www…
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Season 2 Episode 10: Any thief is possible!
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This week we feel cautiously optimistic, and then we ruin it by subjecting ourselves to auditory torture! For more, visit us on YouTube: @TheInterestingTimesUK @FenixNewsNetworkBy Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 8: Morally (and otherwise) bankrupt!
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Brother, can you spare a...lot? We explore how American healthcare can be performed with a few basic office supplies, and we settle the question of whether Kate Middleton is a cyborg working with Obama to destabilize the globe! (Spoiler alert: no! That was easy!) For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.…
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Season 2 Episode 6: Trump & Truss trash the truth!
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This week we take a fond look back at CPAC, a look ahead at our career prospects as House speaker, and sideways at Lee Anderson and some other politicians that have been behaving badly! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: …
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Season 2 Episode 5: Trump sells his sole!
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On this week's episode, there's lots of news afoot! Trump's quaking in his boots over legal fees, but will he inspire other world leaders to try and fill his shoes? For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www.youtube.c…
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This week, we discuss all things Super Bowl! (And by that, we mean jigsaw puzzles!) Plus, revenge is a dish best served with a side of prawns! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetwork…
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Season 2 Episode 3: Republican & Republican't
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A few hundred years of Irish history in one minute, plus the Republicans Republican't! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetworkBy Fenix News Network
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Immigration is front and center, but what about the Taylor Swift psyop? Plus, a complete breakdown in British-American relations with one cup of tea! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsne…
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Season 2 Episode 1: The Facist and the Spurious!
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Election updates from the US while a waterlogged UK prays for Rishi's ouster! Plus, a baby duck recipe to calm you right down! It's the season premiere - let's go! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www.youtube.co…
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Suellla's out, David's back, Markwayne is an actual name, and Marjorie Taylor Greene is the voice of reason?!?! It's the season finale of AVSR, so enjoy this one il we're back in January! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting Times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network…
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In this episode, the UK's Covid inquiry gets spicy! Plus, the new House speaker has his work cut out for him in the US, and Trump's kids are on the witness stand! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www.youtube.com…
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This week we're taking bets on UK & US politics! Plus, a tour of Southern expressions to surprise and delight! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetwork…
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In this episode: Is Sunak about to get sacked? Is Cray Cray Jim J out of the speaker race for good? Are Liz Truss and Ted Cruz teaming up for evil? And a salute to Yorkshireman Rod Dimbleby! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Netw…
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On this week's episde, we break down the House speaker fiasco, the Tory fiasco, and other fiascoes that may or may not require firearms! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetwork…
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In this episode, Matt laughs hysterically about chess! Plus, a debate recap, stolen artifacts, and the (maybe) impending downfall of Rishi Sunak! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetwor…
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Episode 18: World War 2, Part 2: 2 Slow 2 Sleepy!
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In this episode, we kick off World War 2 Part 2 in the bread aisle! Plus, Liz Truss and Theresa May reinvent themselves, and Matt threatens to turn the car around if India and Canada can't play nice! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix …
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In this episode, Chinese spies invade parliament! Joe Biden's getting impeached, Occam's Razor is getting a workout, and David Tennant is getting a phone call! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www.youtube.com/@f…
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Episode 16: Raise the ceiling, raze the roof!
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This episode has everything: giant coins! Crumbling infrastructure! Ridiculous distractions! Jacob Rees-Mogg! What more could you ask for? For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetwork…
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In this episode we say farewell to Nadine Dorries, wrestle in gravy, and christen Zoolander this generation's Citizen Kane! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's Fenix News Network: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetwork…
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This week, it's time for some spirited debate! Plus, we talk about our feelings and anxiously await some mugshots! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's The Friday Fenix: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetwork…
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Episode 13: Quarter Pounder vs Quarter Final
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In this episode, we sort out all our World Cup-related feelings! We also plan to record Nadine Dorries's fabulous TV show, and decide which politicians to buy with our billions! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's The Friday Fenix: https://ww…
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In this episode, we get to know Nigel Farage (and wish we hadn't), and we play a new game in the Linda Yaccarino spin zone! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's The Friday Fenix: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetwork…
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In this episode, strikes abound! And not the good kind from bowling! Also, North Korea gets a new visitor, and we delve into our suprisingly dark pasts! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's The Friday Fenix: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsn…
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On this episode, Joe and Chaz play with their toy soldiers! Plus, NATO gets as exciting as an international summit can without magic mushrooms, and 5G takes over our brains! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's The Friday Fenix: https://www.yo…
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The haircuts are bad, but the crimes are worse! Plus, the royals are up to good (and no good), and China doesn't spy on us! We're sure of it! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's The Friday Fenix: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetwork…
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It's hot outside, BoJo's in a swimsuit, and we're reimagining chicken nuggets! Come on in - the comedy's feeling fine! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's The Friday Fenix: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetwork…
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BoJo has got to go and - oh, he went! Plus, Trump's indictment collection, drugs in the water, and the Atlantic Declaration! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's The Friday Fenix: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetwork…
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In this episode we're covering the US presidential field, which is getting quite crowded! Plus, we name Matt's long-awaited OnlyFans page! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's The Friday Fenix: https://www.youtube.com/@fenixnewsnetwork…
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In this episode, we're taking over the coronation while Republicans get their comeuppance! (Where on earth has this comeuppance been?) The Tories are in trouble, but mental health reform is on the way! (Or is it?) For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-…
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Episode 4: The Sceptre of Unassailable Truthiness
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In this week's episode, Rishi Sunak might turn into a popular breakfast item, Fox News is imploding (to our continual joy), and the coronation is nigh, with all of its various weird accoutrements! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk Andrea Bridges-Smith's The Frida…
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In this episode, we cover the only news story anyone is talking about this week! Plus, British politicians being held to account - sort of, a brief review of the best Scottish porn stars, and advice for Texans on how to Brexit! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterestingtimesuk A…
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In this episode, we find out why there are only turnips left in the UK, cover the long strange trip that is the 2024 presidential election, and Matt & Andrea take a citizenship test and learn some valuable lessons about what happens when two nations "consciously uncouple"! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston's The Interesting times: ht…
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Welcome to A Very Special Relationship! In this episode, we check up on our beleaguered politicians and try to exchange Boris Johnson for some shells and beads! Plus, career advice for British politicians, a shooting lesson from a lifelong Texan, and we debate the proper length for an election cycle! For more, check us out on YouTube: Matt Johnston…
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