The most powerful conversations are the ones we usually avoid. Hosted by Paul C. Brunson, We Need To Talk is a show that empowers people to have the conversations they avoid by creating a safe, supportive, and insightful space that encourages vulnerability, self-discovery, and real-world connection.
From breakups to breakthroughs, conflict to connection, we go beyond the headlines to uncover the human experiences and relationships that define us.
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Rickey Thompson on His Rise & Fall, Toxic Relationships, Going Broke, & Finally Being Accepted
mardi 27 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:39:05
Vine made Rickey Thompson famous overnight, taking him from a bullied high school underdog to a sensation. But what really happened when he moved to Hollywood and the initial hype faded? Years later, he revisits his viral rise, the promises of LA, and the moments that changed his life in ways he never expected.
Rickey looks back at the trauma of growing up gay when his own father told him it was against the Bible, and the relentless bullying he endured while desperately dreaming of becoming an actor. He reflects on the whirlwind of sudden wealth, cashing a $50,000 check right out of high school, and the devastating reality check that followed when a four-year acting job came to an end. From being completely dropped by his agency and manager, to running out of money and being forced to move in with a friend, Rickey opens up about the darker reality of life after going viral. He reveals the moments he felt completely "over life," and how he had to lock himself in a room to rebuild his career from scratch on Instagram. Looking back at the videos where it all began, this is a raw and vulnerable look at the true cost of internet fame, told with the hindsight he never had at the time.
Rickey Thompson, We Need To Talk
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(00:00) Intro(02:08) Rickey Thompson's Childhood in North Carolina(03:42) Rickey's Childhood and Family(05:53) Rickey's Experience With Childhood Bullying(12:26) Rickey's Relationship With Religion(15:11) Advice to His Younger Self(17:01) Rickey's Childhood Dreams(18:44) Growing Up and Finding His Identity(22:38) How Rickey Became Famous on Vine(29:04) Touring and Moving to Los Angeles(36:10) Rickey's First Acting Role(38:44) Rickey Thompson's Coming Out Story(41:36) The Lowest Point of Rickey's Career(45:13) Rickey's Social Media Comeback(50:17) How His Parents' Divorce Affected Him(56:06) Huel Ad(57:16) Anthropic Ad(58:06) Cometeer Ad(59:10) How COVID Changed Rickey's Career(01:05:18) Rickey's Upcoming Film Role(01:09:20) Rickey's Dating History and Ex-Boyfriend(01:24:33) Rickey's Love of Fashion(01:27:55) Rickey Thompson at the Oscars(01:30:18) Most Memorable Conversation(01:33:08) Paul's Key Takeaways
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The Katie Price Story Nobody Knows
jeudi 22 octobre 2026 • Durée 27:27
Katie Price opens up about the childhood experiences that shaped her life before becoming Jordan, one of Britain's most recognisable celebrities. From growing up in Brighton to facing traumatic experiences and difficult early relationships, Katie reflects on how her past influenced her understanding of love, trust and self-worth.
She also revisits her unexpected journey into modelling, her search for validation, and the beginnings of a career that would change her life forever.
Raw, personal and revealing, this is a conversation about the girl behind the headlines and the experiences that shaped the Katie Price we know today.
We're Talking Katie Price!
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(00:00) Intro(00:34) Katie's Childhood and Upbringing in Brighton(11:04) How Katie's Early Relationships Shaped Her(16:00) The Story Behind Katie's Modelling Career(20:41) How Katie Became a Household Name in the UK
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What Really Happened On The X Factor (And Can It Ever Come Back?)
mardi 20 octobre 2026 • Durée 02:50:47
The X Factor made Lucy Spraggan, Jahméne Douglas and Rak-Su’s Myles Stephenson famous overnight, but what really happened behind the scenes of Simon Cowell’s hit TV show? Years later, they revisit their iconic auditions, the promises of fame and the moments that changed their lives in ways they never expected.
Lucy looks back at a decision that changed the course of her music career, the pressure she faced behind the cameras, and why she feels she lost herself for a decade. Jahméne reflects on having his painful childhood turned into a television storyline, and the struggle of watching millions of people form an opinion of someone he didn't recognise. Myles revisits Rak-Su’s whirlwind rise to fame, Simon Cowell’s plans for the band, and the darker reality of life after winning The X Factor. Together, they reflect on the relationships, manipulation and difficult experiences that shaped their time on the show, questioning how much of what viewers saw was ever real.
Returning to the auditions where it all began, this is a raw and nostalgic look at the true cost of fame, told with the hindsight they never had at the time.
Lucy, Jahméne & Myles, We Need To Talk
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(00:00) Intro(02:18) X Factor: What We Gained and Lost(06:15) The X Factor Audition Process(37:57) Organised Ad(39:17) Who Owns the Songs?(45:41) Watching Our X Factor Auditions(52:32) How X Factor Created Characters(01:06:11) X Factor Contestant Welfare(01:14:39) The Truth About the X Factor Judges(01:23:58) Classism on The X Factor(01:28:57) X Factor Contracts Explained(01:30:49) Dealing With the Press(01:38:26) The Best Moments on X Factor(01:43:35) Behind the X Factor Final(01:47:24) Nicole Scherzinger's Mic-Snatch Moment(01:53:09) Viral X Factor YouTube Clips(01:55:42) Why Lucy Left X Factor Early(02:07:51) X Factor Blacklisting and the 'Curse'(02:16:02) Myles' Life After X Factor(02:33:21) Life and Future Projects(02:37:12) Would We Do X Factor Again?(02:38:28) Should The X Factor Return?(02:43:27) Paul's Key Takeaways
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The Pain of Baby Loss Nobody Talks About with Olivia Bowen and Georgia Kousoulou
jeudi 15 octobre 2026 • Durée 25:31
In honour of Baby Loss Awareness Week, Olivia Bowen and Georgia Kousoulou discuss their deeply personal experiences of pregnancy loss, miscarriage and grief.
They open up about the impact of baby loss on their relationships, the difficult decisions they faced, and the emotional toll of navigating pregnancy after loss. They also share why speaking openly about their experiences can help others feel less alone.
This is an honest and compassionate conversation about grief, motherhood and the importance of feeling seen and supported through loss.
This episode centres on miscarriage and baby loss - please take care while watching. We have included support resources here:
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(00:00) Intro(00:39) The Complications Behind Georgia's Second Pregnancy(08:19) What Is Triploidy and How Does It Affect Pregnancy?(10:31) How Georgia Coped With Her Loss(13:07) Olivia Opens Up About Vanishing Twin Syndrome(15:01) The Facts and Statistics Behind Vanishing Twin Syndrome(16:50) How Sharing Olivia's Story Has Helped Others(18:54) Olivia's Journey to a Successful Second Pregnancy
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What Really Happened Behind the Milli Vanilli Scandal | Fab Morvan
mardi 13 octobre 2026 • Durée 02:15:23
Fab Morvan opens up about the rise and fall of Milli Vanilli, winning a Grammy while hiding the truth behind their success, and the scandal that changed his life forever. He reflects on becoming a global superstar alongside Rob Pilatus, the pressure to maintain their image, and the decisions that would ultimately bring everything crashing down.
Fab revisits his relationship with producer Frank Farian, the moment their secret was exposed, and the devastating impact of going from worldwide fame to public humiliation overnight. He also speaks candidly about his childhood, how his search for love and belonging shaped his life, and the struggles that followed the scandal.
He opens up about his friendship with Rob, the addiction that took hold of his bandmate, and the heartbreaking reality of watching someone he loved struggle. Fabrice reflects on the lessons he has taken from their story, how he rebuilt his life, and what he wishes people understood about Milli Vanilli.
Fab Morvan, We Need To Talk
This episode includes discussion of mental health. If you’re struggling, remember you’re not alone. You can find help and resources at the links below:
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(00:00) Intro(01:56) Fab Morvan's Childhood in Paris(07:41) How Therapy Fuels Creativity(09:04) Fab's Early Love of Dance(10:27) Why Fab Moved to Germany(12:22) Being Black in 1980s Germany(17:38) Rob Pilatus' Childhood(18:38) How Fab and Rob Met(20:44) Fab and Rob's Early Performance Style(25:56) Fab and Rob Before Milli Vanilli(28:56) Creating Milli Vanilli's Signature Look(34:31) How Milli Vanilli Was Formed(40:22) The People Behind Milli Vanilli(41:48) Why Milli Vanilli Didn't Sing on Their Records(44:41) Signing the Milli Vanilli Record Deal(54:44) When Fab and Rob Discovered They'd Lip-Sync(59:11) Preparing to Perform as Milli Vanilli(01:01:18) Milli Vanilli's Sudden Fame(01:09:52) Milli Vanilli's Global Success(01:12:55) Anthropic Ad(01:13:48) Milli Vanilli at the 1990 Grammys(01:22:47) Fab and Rob at the Grammys(01:31:20) Fab and Rob's Relationship During Their Rise to Fame(01:33:54) Winning a Grammy: Fab's Experience(01:38:08) The Downfall of Milli Vanilli(01:48:11) Life After the Milli Vanilli Scandal(02:00:32) Fab Morvan's Family(02:03:03) Fab's New Projects(02:05:05) Most Memorable Conversation(02:09:03) Paul's Key Takeaways
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Nadiya Hussain: What Bake Off Really Cost Me "I had a panic button in my house"
jeudi 8 octobre 2026 • Durée 22:09
Nadiya Hussain opens up about the reality behind her extraordinary rise from home baker to one of Britain’s most recognisable TV personalities, and why success came with challenges she never expected.
She reflects on winning The Great British Bake Off, facing death threats, feeling like an outsider in the television industry, and the pressure to shrink or filter herself to make others comfortable.
Nadiya also shares why she is finally choosing to take up space, live more authentically and embrace her “elbows out” mentality, even if that means walking away from an industry that no longer feels like home.
We're Talking Bake Off and Beyond
(00:00) Intro(00:28) How Nadiya Landed Her Life-Changing Bake Off Opportunity(03:54) Why Nadiya Felt Like An “Alien” On Bake Off(07:11) The Shocking Death Threats Nadiya Faced On The Show(10:28) What Nadiya Said After Winning Bake Off(14:07) How The Pressure Of Fame Changed Nadiya's Life(15:22) What Happens Next For Nadiya After Leaving The BBC(17:33) Nadiya's Most Memorable Conversation
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Jay Sean: Everyone Knew The Song, Nobody Knew Me “I Broke The Stereotype”
mardi 6 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:21:05
Jay Sean reveals the untold story behind “Down” with Lil Wayne, signing to Cash Money Records and walking away from Virgin Records after three Top 10 hits. From medical school in London to becoming one of the most recognisable South Asian artists in global pop, he reflects on the risks, reinventions and decisions that defined his career.
Jay revisits meeting Birdman, hearing Lil Wayne unexpectedly appear on “Down” and breaking America at a time when many fans didn’t even realise he was Indian. He also looks back at Drake before his rise to superstardom, and why he eventually chose to walk away from Cash Money too.
Beyond the hits, Jay opens up about identity, representation and the pressure of being one of the few South Asian artists breaking into the mainstream. He reflects on family, fatherhood and why success means something very different to him now.
Jay Sean, We Need To Talk
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(00:00) Intro
(01:57) West London Upbringing
(05:38) The Grandparents Who Shaped Him
(10:41) The Childhood Photo
(14:28) Discovering Music
(16:27) Breaking Into Hip Hop
(27:37) Breakthrough Hit: 'Dance With Me'
(29:24) Signing To Virgin Records
(34:11) Walking Away From Virgin Records
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(40:07) Breaking America With Cash Money
(47:54) The Story Behind 'Down'
(50:40) Leaving Cash Money Records
(54:23) Changing South Asian Representation
(1:00:28) Marriage With Tara
(1:03:42) Becoming A Father
(1:05:45) Paul's Surprise Message
(1:09:56) What's Next For Jay Sean?
(1:12:27) Most Memorable Conversation
(1:15:48) Paul's Key Takeaways
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The Untold Stories Behind the Songs That Changed Everything
jeudi 1 octobre 2026 • Durée 23:38
For Black History Month, we revisit Paul’s conversations with Estelle and Akon, exploring the stories behind their biggest songs, career-defining moments and lasting impact on music. From Estelle creating “American Boy” in a Miami studio to Akon writing “Locked Up” while in prison, they share the stories behind some of their biggest records and the moments that changed their careers.
They also reflect on the work behind so-called overnight success, Akon’s 10-year plan for his future, the business opportunities he spotted early in digital music, and why both artists have always focused on making records that last. It’s a conversation about creativity, purpose, longevity and making music that connects across generations. We're Talking Music Legends
(00:00) Intro(00:33) The Story Behind Estelle's American Boy(05:38) How American Boy Became an International Hit(08:46) Paul's Favourite Estelle Songs(10:47) How Prison Inspired Akon's Songwriting(12:10) The Story Behind Locked Up(14:20) How Akon's Ringtone Business Changed the Music Industry(17:26) How Lonely Changed Akon's Life
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Coleen Rooney: What Was Really Happening Behind The Headlines
mardi 29 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:37:16
Coleen Rooney opens up about her marriage to Wayne Rooney, growing up in the public eye and the private experiences that have shaped her life behind the headlines. In this deeply personal conversation, she reflects on being photographed from just 16, becoming known as one of Britain’s most recognisable WAGs, losing confidence as the scrutiny intensified, and why she now wishes she had owned her place in the public eye more.
Coleen revisits the Wagatha Christie case, discovering that information from her private circle was reaching the press, and the years of legal proceedings that followed. She reveals the one thing she would change, how the experience affected the relationships around her, and the personal cost of a story that became global news.
She also speaks candidly about miscarriage, motherhood, her marriage to Wayne Rooney and the loss of her younger sister Rosie. Coleen reflects on grief, family and the pressure of always being the strong one, before receiving a deeply personal message from Wayne for the first time that leads her to reflect on the role she has played in his life - and her own.
Honest, emotional and revealing, this is Coleen Rooney beyond the headlines - telling the story behind her marriage, family and public life that millions thought they already knew.
Coleen Rooney, We Need To Talk
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(00:00) Intro
(02:05) Growing Up Scouse
(03:09) Inside Coleen’s Childhood
(04:30) The Photo That Started Everything
(09:00) Coleen's Teenage Years
(13:12) How Coleen Met Wayne
(16:09) Coleen and Wayne's First Date
(17:56) The Infamous Photo That Changed Everything
(21:33) How Coleen Entered the Public Eye
(24:43) Coleen's Take on WAG Culture
(28:31) Imposter Syndrome
(30:36) What Fame Changed Forever
(36:02) Cometeer Ad
(37:12) How "WAG" Took Over
(42:03) Taking Back Her Own Story
(44:29) The Truth About WAGATHA CHRISTIE
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(01:00:57) Reflecting on Pregnancy Loss
(01:02:41) Why The Real Rooneys? Why Now?
(01:05:42) Coleen's Experience on I'm a Celebrity
(01:07:36) Inside Coleen and Wayne's Marriage
(01:15:38) Wayne's Message to Coleen
(01:22:00) Losing Her Sister Rosie
(01:27:16) Most Memorable Conversation
(01:31:14) Paul's Takeaways
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Sam Vanderpump: Why I’m Fighting For Organ Donation
jeudi 24 septembre 2026 • Durée 24:19
For Organ Donation Week, Sam Vanderpump's shares his life-changing health battle that began with a liver disease he was diagnosed with at just 4 years old.
Sam opens up about the moment he was confronted with the possibility of dying, the fear of not seeing his future child, and why understanding the signs of sepsis could save lives.
He also explains why he is campaigning for greater awareness around organ donation and shares the story of his friend Daniel, whose decision to donate his organs saved four lives.
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(00:00) Intro
(01:03) Diagnosed With Liver Disease(04:38) Sam Develops Life-Threatening Sepsis(14:30) Told He Needs A Transplant
(16:18) Why Organ Donation Matters
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