Who the hell are they?
They call themselves cousins, uncles, aunts — they sit on your bed, take second helpings at lunch, and speak with authority. But how did we get to this? Ben Keaton struggles with the notion of family.
This episode explores the strange obligations of blood, the grim machinery of weddings and christenings, and how real connection can sneak in where it’s least expected. It’s about what family is, what it isn’t, and why organised crime might have the answer.
Dirty Stupid Wisdom is a podcast of comic essays written and read by Ben Keaton — actor, writer, Olivier Award-winner, and tireless adventurer. Each episode is under 20 minutes and perfectly formed for late-night listening.
Dirty Stupid Wisdom Litter: fake relatives, family guilt, awkward reunions, mafia wisdom, second cousins, inherited shame, chosen families
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