The Special Relationship

The Special Relationship

An American and a Brit translate the Atlantic divide

  1. 5 days ago ·  Video

    High Schools: U.S. versus U.K.

    The high school experience in Britain and the U.S. is wildly different. A Brit and an American compare notes. Mentioned in the show: A heartwarming moment from Educating Essex About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you enjoyed this episode please give us a follow.

  2. 7 Sept ·  Video

    Americans smash Flock cameras while Brits embrace the surveillance state

    Live facial recognition cameras are on the rise in the UK, while backlash builds in America to cameras that read license plates. Why do Americans and Brits have such different attitudes to privacy? About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you enjoyed this episode please give us a follow.

  3. 31 Aug ·  Video

    Is Donald Trump on the ropes?

    Donald Trump's approval numbers have hit a new low and foreign leaders have started to defy him. Is this only way down for America's president? About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you enjoyed this episode please give us a follow.

  4. 24 Aug ·  Video

    Is Britain becoming more like America?

    Some Brits had a meltdown after the government used the phone alert system nationally for the first time. America has used a similar system for years with few complaints. What does the response reveal about trust and individualism? Also, why is the British economy so stagnant? About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you enjoyed this episode please give us a follow.

  5. 22 Aug ·  Video

    SPECIAL EDITION: Harry and Meghan swap America for Britain

    After spending the last six years telling us how awful it was living in the U.K., Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are leaving America and coming back to Britain. We recorded a special episode to discuss what it all means and muse on why they've made the move. CORRECTION: Harry and his fellow claimants have been ordered to pay an initial £9.5 million to the Daily Mail About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you enjoyed this episode please give us a follow.

  6. 17 Aug ·  Video

    Guns and baked beans: The objects that explain America and Britain

    What items define America and Britain and what do they tell us about the nations? Rachel and Nicole share their lists. About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you enjoyed this episode please give us a follow.

  7. 10 Aug ·  Video

    Why is there so much money in politics?

    British political parties spent around £94 million in 2024 on the general election, while over $5 billion went on the presidential and federal US elections in the same year. Why is there so much money in American politics and what does it mean for democracy? Meanwhile, across the pond are mega donors warping British politics? Topics covered: Money in American politics explained Why is taking AIPAC money such a hot topic? Is the tide turning on big money in elections? Can candidates who don't take corporate money still win? British political funding explained Are donors with deep pockets swaying British politics? About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you liked this please give us a follow.

  8. 3 Aug ·  Video

    Poop lettuce versus Count Binface

    America has been rocked by an explosive diarrhea outbreak, while in Britain a bin might become an MP - we discuss it all. Topics covered: The timeline of the cyclosporiasis outbreak Why Americans aren't eating lettuce Count Binface explained Is Nigel Farage about to be humiliated? Why does everyone think Mitch McConnell is dead? Calling an American a "yank" is racial harassment About us and the show: Nicole is American and lives in Chicago. She's a content strategist, writer, cynic, and yapper on TikTok at @attitudepr0blem⁠⁠. Rachel is British and lives between London and Los Angeles. She writes the ⁠⁠highly flammable⁠⁠ newsletter and spends too much time online. Nicole and Rachel trauma bonded in 2015 when they worked together at a tech startup. New episodes drop on Mondays. If you liked this please give us a follow.

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An American and a Brit translate the Atlantic divide

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  • Creator
    The Special Relationship
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Special Relationship
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