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The Special Relationship

By: Ben Ashenden, Alex Owen
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  • Summary

  • Please note: contains strong language and adult content.

    The Special Relationship is a cross-continental sitcom, in which two idiot British comedians decide to ‘crack America’. Unfortunately, they have very little idea about how to go about it - or even, when pushed, what it means. But that does nothing to dent their enthusiasm....

    Featuring a host of comedy talent from both sides of the Atlantic, including Cecily Strong (Saturday Night Live), Fred Armisen (Portlandia), Lolly Adefope (Shrill), Sally Phillips (Veep), John Paul Reynolds (Search Party) and Jamie Demetriou (Stath Lets Flats).

    The Special Relationship is written by and stars multi-award winning British comedy duo, Alex Owen and Ben Ashenden (aka ‘The Pin’).

    This is an Audible Original Podcast. Free for members. You can download all 8 episodes to your Library now.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: New Home

    Ep. 1: New Home
    Aug 31 2020

    British sketch comedians Alex and Ben arrive in their new home... only to discover they have no home.
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    31 mins
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  • Ep. 2: Britishness

    Ep. 2: Britishness
    Aug 31 2020

    Alex and Ben struggle with the ethics of exploiting their nationality.
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    31 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Satire

    Ep. 3: Satire
    Aug 31 2020

    Ben is convinced American political satire is the lowest - and easiest - form of wit. He is wrong.
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    27 mins
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genuinely shocking!

I'm absolutely disgusted... that there needs to be a wait for a second series! bring on the twin twits now!

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Sublimely silly

I love The Pin's previous work, and this sitcom setting gives them even more free rein to express their delightfully daft brand of humour. So many excellent jokes, brilliant sketches, and gloriously ridiculous plot lines. The overarching narrative was also surprisingly sweet! Binged all 8 eps in 2 days. Loved it.

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I love the Pin

This was an easy listen and had me chuckling away. I would recommend if you are fans.

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What a gem

I hadn't heard of these two before and the format initially turned me off. I stuck with it and I'm glad I did. It's hilarious. Very quick style of humour and a good mix of comedy styles. Binged in one go. More please.

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Laugh out loud

I was expecting stand up comedy but instead I was delivered a hilarious story that made me giggle and heartily laugh, while on my cross country journey. Loved it. More books by The Pin please

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Different

Very different to what I normally listen to but found it strangely compelling if somewhat cringeworthy!!!

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So funny and sweet

One of the sweetest, funniest podcasts I've ever heard. I loved the cast and characters and would love a 2nd season.

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Actually very amusing!

Never heard of these guys before, but very glad I found them. Off beat, odd and exactly my kind of comedy.

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Really enjoyable

I loved this from start to finish some real laugh out loud moments, I'd certainly want to hear a second series!

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Love The Pin!

Brilliant series. Laughed out loud regularly. Reminded me of Flight of the Conchords. Definitely give it a listen!

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