The Special Relationship

The Special Relationship

An American and a Brit translate the Atlantic divide

  1. 9h ago ·  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.

  2. Jul 13 ·  Video

    Taylor250 debrief and what reality TV says about America and Britain

    What does a country's taste in reality TV reveal about their culture? Plus, Taylor's wedding and the America250 flop. Topics covered: Taylor Swift derangement syndrome Who was Taylor and Travis' wedding for? The week the world found out Trump ruins everything Britain's reality TV format factory The best British and American reality shows Why do some reality shows not translate? 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.

  3. Jul 6 ·  Video

    Taylor Swift's controversial wedding and America's 250th

    Were Taylor and Travis right to host their wedding at Madison Square Garden? Nicole and Rachel disagree. The same weekend America celebrated it's 250th birthday. How does the USA reconcile its past and why does Britain rarely acknowledge its messy history? Topics covered: Taylor and Travis' wedding venue - for spectacle or for security? America250 America's appetite for navel gazing Britain's delusions about its past Is Britain everyone's favourite ex? What's next for America? 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 this episode please give us a follow.

  4. Jun 30

    A Brit explains to an American why they're getting yet ANOTHER prime minister

    Britain is about to get its seventh prime minister in ten years. Why are we here again and who will replace Starmer? Topics covered: Britain's chaotic politics Andy Burnham's plot to oust Starmer Who is Andy Burnham? What did Starmer get right? Why did Starmer fail? The Burnham takeover timeline 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 like what you hear please give us a follow.

  5. Jun 22

    Why Boston fell in love with the Tartan Army

    A Brit and an American discuss the Tartan Army's Boston take over for the World Cup Topics covered: Who are the Tartan Army Why are they having such a good time Why is America loving World Cup fans Why was Boston the perfect place for them to land Scottish culture explained (broadly) 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 like what you hear please give us a follow. Get in touch at thespecialrelationshippod@gmail.com

  6. Jun 15

    Is New York City hot right now because of Mamdani?

    New York City's been on a winning streak since it elected Zohran Mamdani as its mayor. We take a look at what he's done and what it means for politics in America. Topics covered: Mamdani's rise to power Mamdani's agenda The vilification of socialism What does Mamdani's success mean for the rest of America? 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 like what you hear please give us a follow. Get in touch at thespecialrelationshippod@gmail.com

  7. Jun 8

    Is America about to fumble the World Cup? Plus: Henry Nowak and Spencer Pratt

    Are fans going to enjoy America's stadiums, prices and tailgates? Plus, the politicisation of Henry Nowak's murder and why Los Angeles voted for Spencer Pratt. Topics covered: The vibes in America ahead of the World Cup The stadium experience Tailgates, explained The tragic death of Henry Nowak The disgusting opportunism of politicians in its wake Spencer Pratt's LA Mayoral bid How homelessness is fuelling his campaign 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 like what you hear please give us a follow.

  8. Jun 1

    Why are Brits so obsessed with the weather?

    Brits are so fixated they spend four and a half months of their life talking about the weather Topics covered: Britain's 35C/95F heatwave Why British homes don't have air conditioning Britain's unsettled weather America's wild climate 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 like what you hear 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
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Special Relationship
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