Washington to Westminster 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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From Arson to Airplanes: Who’s Turning Up the Heat?
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17:20🔥 From arson attacks in the UK to shady private jets in the U.S., things are heating up—literally and politically. This week on Washington to Westminster, Andrea and Matt dig into the suspicious fire at Keir Starmer’s home, Trump’s ethically bonkers “gift” from Qatar, and why free pizza might be the new frontline of American protest. Plus: 🇫🇷 Macro…
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The Dollhouse Coup: Trumpism Crosses the Pond!
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15:31Trump’s doll drama isn’t just embarrassing America anymore — it’s gone airborne and infected British politics too. Nigel Farage and the Reform Party scored a razor-thin election win by six votes, proving that political bad ideas now have a frequent flyer program. Matt and Andrea break down the UK’s alarming flirtation with Trump-style populism, Tru…
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From the Vatican to the Fed: Trump’s Week of Chaos!
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16:26This week on Washington to Westminster, it’s a whirlwind of WTF. Trump goes to war with the Federal Reserve, flirts with firing Jerome Powell, and proposes the worst Ukraine peace deal since, well, ever. Meanwhile, the Pope has died, and Marjorie Taylor Greene says evil has been defeated—coincidence? Back in the UK, the Labour Party is cosplaying a…
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Trump’s Tariff Fallout and 5 Kilos of WHAT?! 😲
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25:18What do booze tariffs, trans rights, international mail seizures, and potato decorating have in common? They’re all covered in this week’s globe-spanning episode of Washington to Westminster! 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Andrea and Matt dig into Trump’s ongoing tariff war — now so wild that even Nigel Farage is against it (?!), while Liz Truss claims Trump has been "right…
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"Hey, Atlantic! Wanna See Our War Strategy?"
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25:29This week on Washington to Westminster, we dive into the most boneheaded national security breach yet—when Trump’s Defense Secretary accidentally texted U.S. war plans to the editor of The Atlantic. Yes, really. Plus: Conor McGregor’s presidential ambitions, America’s desperate hunt for eggs, and the most fragile presidential ego this side of the A…
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Trump’s Trade War Tanks the Economy & JD Vance Insults the UK!
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21:48Trump’s latest round of tariffs is already tanking the economy, JD Vance managed to insult one of America’s closest allies, and Elon Musk is still running the White House like his personal circus. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer may have just become the unlikely leader of the free world. Plus, Melania Trump speaks out against deepfake porn—but can she get …
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Trump Defies Judges & UK Makes a Hard Right Turn!
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21:29On this week's episode, Trump & Elon are dismantling democracy - with a little help from "Big Balls" of course! And after campaigning on change, Keir Starmer's delivering more of the same - can the bronzer far behind?Fenix News Network
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Trump & Starmer: United Stakes!
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19:52Trump & Starmer are both getting tough on crime! Some might say a little TOO tough (like Colombia for example!) Plus, Trump's getting grabby with Greenland, but could the UK step in and change everything? It's all explained in this week's episode!Fenix News Network
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Season 3 Episode 1: The Ass and the Fuhrer-ist!
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39:49A Very Special Relationship is now Washington to Westminster! In this episode, we dig deep into Trump's first week as president and take a roll call of all the Trump friendlies in the UK! Plus, Matt has a BIG prediction - place your bets now!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 35: The NHS vs American Insurance: What Went So Wrong?
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35:50The killing of a healthcare CEO begs the question: is America ready for their own version of the NHS? In this week's episode, we compare the two systems and spoiler alert: there is a VERY clear winner!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 34: Well pah-don me!
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25:51Did Joe Biden's pardon ruin decency forever, or had someone else already done that? Plus, the greatest Lindsey Graham impression OF YOUR WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 33: Ick Picks! Trump's Cabinet Explained
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25:16This week, we take a comedy-filled romp through Trump's cabinet picks, learn why Keir Starmer needs to keep his powder dry, and ponder the sweet release of nuclear war!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 32: US Election News: Bad Buffoon Rising!
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34:34We do some Wednesday-morning quarterbacking of the US election with the help of my screaming cat in the background! Grab a shovel and dig in!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 31: Last call for votriol!
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42:38The US election is terrifyingly close, and bold new strategies are being employed! (And by bold, we mean dumb.) Meanwhile Britain chooses a new conservative leader - will they last longer than Liz Truss? Tune in and find out!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 30: Is Trump up to par?
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27:20Is Britain meddling in the US election? Plus, Trump visits the golden arches, and we learn some "fun" facts about Arnold Palmer!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 28: Mapping the chaos!
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22:17This week, we're all getting a geography lesson as we fire up the weather-controlling machine! Plus...welcome to the Resistance, Melania?Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 25: Conventional rizz-dom!
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18:45The 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!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 22: The Flip-Flop Olympics!
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25:06Simone 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!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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35:44Keir 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!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 18: Photo Bum!
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23:02Sunak and Starmer tussle on the campaign trail, and Trump might get taken off of it! Plus, a masterclass in photobombing!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 17: Foul play on the Cam-pain!
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28:15This week, Rishi Sunak loses the youth vote, Lara Trump hawks metal cards, and we anxiously await the verdict in the Trump trial!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 16: OH SNAP!
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35:05The 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!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 15: If he's broke, don't fix it!
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18:14This 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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50:35We 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!Fenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 13: Pulling the trigger!
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31:49First 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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27:20This 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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29:51This week we feel cautiously optimistic, and then we ruin it by subjecting ourselves to auditory torture! For more, visit us on YouTube: @TheInterestingTimesUK @FenixNewsNetworkFenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 8: Morally (and otherwise) bankrupt!
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21:28Brother, 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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32:24This 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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26:10On 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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Season 2 Episode 4: Game of Prawns!
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19:40This 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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23:59A 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/@fenixnewsnetworkFenix News Network
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Season 2 Episode 2: Strive, Pray, Loathe
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20:54Immigration 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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14:16Election 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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Episode 24: Sacked to the Future!
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17:24Suellla'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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Episode 23: BoJo in the hot seat!
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22:30In 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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Episode 22: Ace (in the) Hole!
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20:14This 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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Episode 21: By By Speaker!
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14:19In 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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Episode 20: The Speaker and the Sparkle!
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24:40On 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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Episode 19: Giving off bad vibrations!
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17:58In 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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22:01In 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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Episode 17: No time to impeach!
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22:08In 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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18:05This 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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Episode 15: So long, suckers!
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18:51In 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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Episode 14: A Who's Who of Who Cares!
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18:47This 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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17:09In 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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Episode 12: Thumbs Down to the Clowns!
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17:25In 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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Episode 11: Summer of Discontent
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16:51In 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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Episode 10: An American and a Merry King
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12:39On 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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Episode 9: Poorly-Coiffed Politicians
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12:23The 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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