We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

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(00:00) Intro (02:07) Why Simba Wanted To Talk (08:21) Did Simba Fall in Love on Love Island? (12:07) Simba's North London Upbringing & Zimbabwean Heritage (14:03) Simba's Mother's Health Condition (23:09) Simba's Parents' Divorce (29:33) How Simba Cares for His Mother (33:39) How Simba Applied for Love Island (36:41) Simba's First Impressions of Angie (40:20) Anthropic Ad (42:09) Angie's First Impressions of Simba (44:01) How Simba & Angie Established a Connection (47:22) The First Test of Their Relationship (52:17) Being a Black Couple on Love Island (54:55) When Simba & Angie Fully Trusted Each Other (58:33) Their Thoughts on Finishing Third (01:01:17) Did Angie Find Love on Love Island? (01:05:17) Angie's Experience as a Black Woman on Love Island (01:12:28) Why Angie Felt She Had Limited Options in the Villa (01:16:20) Diversity in Reality TV (01:19:57) The Positives of Angie's Love Island Experience (01:25:55) Paul's Takeaways

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“I Had No Confidence” Perrie Edwards: The Shy Girl Who Became a Pop Star Aug 20, 2026

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Perrie Edwards sits down with Paul to reveal how a painfully shy girl with no confidence was pushed into auditioning for The X Factor and became one quarter of Little Mix.

(00:00) Intro

(00:24) Perrie's Childhood and Moving Around Growing Up

(04:07) Perrie Opens Up About Her Childhood Health Issues

(08:13) How Perrie's Childhood Shaped Her as an Adult

(11:20) Perrie on Living Without a Sense of Smell

(17:57) When Perrie Realised She Wanted to Become a Singer

(24:17) The Story Behind Perrie's X Factor Audition

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Farrah Abraham: What Fame Did To Me After 16 & Pregnant Aug 18, 2026

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Farrah Abraham opens up about MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom, becoming pregnant at 16, and losing the father of her daughter while she was still carrying Sophia. Farrah revisits being pregnant as she stood at Derek’s casket, the last words they exchanged, and the grief that followed while millions watched her become one of reality TV’s most controversial stars.

Farrah also reveals the reality behind Teen Mom, from the period she says she was living in her car while filming to the pressure of processing Derek’s death in the public eye. She reflects on fame, money, plastic surgery, her sex tape and why she now sees some of her most public decisions through the lens of depression, trauma and a desperate need to feel loved.

Now, with Sophia approaching adulthood, Farrah reflects on therapy, breaking patterns from her own childhood and choosing a different relationship with her daughter. Raw, unpredictable and deeply personal, this is Farrah Abraham confronting the moments the world judged without knowing what was happening behind them.

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(00:00) Intro

(03:32) Farrah Abraham's Childhood and Upbringing in Iowa

(04:40) Paul Shows Farrah a Childhood Photo With Her Parents

(06:13) Farrah Opens Up About the Reality of Her Childhood

(13:41) Paul Shows Farrah a Photo With Her Ex Derek

(14:58) Farrah and Derek's Relationship Before 16 and Pregnant

(20:26) The Last Time Farrah Saw Derek

(25:22) How Farrah Found Out Derek Had Died

(28:44) Farrah Opens Up About Derek's Funeral

(32:04) Farrah's Experience Filming 16 and Pregnant

(37:45) Huel Ad

(39:07) Teen Mom and Farrah's Tumultuous Relationship With Producers

(46:06) The Story Behind Farrah Abraham's Sex Tape

(51:51) Why Farrah Was Fired From Teen Mom

(54:51) Farrah Opens Up About Her Arrests

(56:54) Farrah's Relationship With Her Parents Today

(59:59) Farrah on Cosmetic Surgery and Body Dysmorphia

(01:07:05) Has Farrah Been in Love Since Derek?

(01:08:28) What Farrah Looks for in a Relationship

(01:12:46) Farrah Reveals Her Best and Worst Dates

(01:15:12) Paul Shows Farrah a Photo With Her Daughter Sophia

(01:17:23) How Farrah Has Changed as a Mother

(01:20:38) How Farrah Helps Sophia Navigate Growing Up in the Public Eye

(01:25:48) Farrah Reads a Letter From Her Daughter Sophia

(01:30:08) Why Farrah Abraham Is Running for Office in Texas

(01:36:22) Most Memorable Conversation

(01:42:04) Paul's Takeaways

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"Real Housewives Was The Downfall Of Our Marriage" PK Paul Kemsley Aug 13, 2026

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Paul Kemsley sits down with Paul to reveal the reality of filming The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills with ex-wife Dorit.

(00:00) Intro

(00:39) How PK Joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

(07:08) PK's Life Before The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

(09:07) How RHOBH Impacted PK's Family Life

(12:00) The Behind-the-Scenes Politics of RHOBH

(14:44) Why PK Left The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

(17:57) Does PK Love Himself Today?

(20:29) PK Opens Up About Online Trolls and Reality TV Fame

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Vikkstar: What It Really Took to Build The Sidemen (we didn’t plan for anyone to leave) Aug 11, 2026

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Vikkstar opens up about the extraordinary rise of the Sidemen, the relentless work that built his YouTube career, and what happens when the group you built your life around begins to change. He reflects on KSI’s departure, the future of the Sidemen, and why they never really had an exit plan.

Vik looks back on going from a quiet teenager who never felt like he fitted in to turning down a place at UCL and spending up to 16 hours a day making videos. He reveals how YouTube became his entire identity, why he sometimes went days without speaking to anyone in real life, and how seven gamers accidentally created one of the biggest creator groups in the world.

He also speaks candidly about living with Crohn’s disease, the reality of having an incurable condition, and the impact years of relentless work had on his health and perspective. Vik reflects on criticism, success, money and the point at which he realised he needed a life beyond views, uploads and Vikkstar123.

From scoring at Wembley after being the kid nobody picked for football to building businesses alongside the Sidemen, this is a conversation about obsession, friendship, reinvention and the hidden cost of turning your childhood hobby into your whole life.

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(00:00) Intro
(02:18) Upbringing in Sheffield
(09:39) Vikkstar’s Pet Duck
(15:58) Identity as a Teenager
(17:03) How Vikkstar Started Making Gaming Videos on YouTube
(21:48) Why Vikkstar Started Appearing on Camera
(23:31) Realising YouTube Could Become a Business
(31:25) Shopify Ad
(32:27) Reality of Growing a YouTube Channel
(42:35) Paul Shows Vikkstar a Photo of The Sidemen
(43:42) How The Sidemen Were Formed
(49:28) The Sidemen's Goals and How They've Changed Over Time
(53:14) What It Was Really Like Living in the Sidemen House
(01:00:17) Dealing With Online Criticism
(01:04:31) Inside The Sidemen Business Empire
(01:08:50) How The Sidemen Handle Disagreements
(01:12:23) The Sidemen's Latest Projects
(01:17:00) Vikkstar's Music and DJ Career
(01:23:50) Struggle With Crohn's Disease
(01:33:32) Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s
(01:36:18) Future Goals
(01:38:01) Advice to His Younger Self
(01:40:27) Most Memorable Conversation
(01:43:23) Paul's Takeaways

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What Everyone Should Know Before Ending a Marriage: We're Talking Divorce withJames Sexton Aug 06, 2026

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Divorce lawyer James Sexton breaks down what divorce really means, what you need to know before leaving a marriage, and why the smartest decisions are often made long before the legal paperwork begins.

James explains how divorce works, what happens when a marriage is legally terminated, and the key questions people should consider before starting the process. From dividing assets to preparing for what comes next, this episode offers clear guidance for anyone considering divorce or trying to understand it.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:30) James' Definition of Divorce

(02:28) What to Do if You're Unhappy in Your Marriage

(07:40) When Should You Speak to a Divorce Lawyer?

(12:04) Three Things to Know Before Getting Married

(14:46) The Number One Cause of Divorce

(19:42) The Future of Marriage and Divorce Rates

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Trewley Precious: The Real Cost of Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives Aug 04, 2026

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Reality TV star Trewley Precious opens up about the strict family rules that shaped her childhood, the freedoms her brothers had that she did not, and the personal cost of sharing her life publicly. The Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives star and TikTok creator reflects on growing up with both Gypsy and non-Gypsy heritage, and the criticism she received after telling her family’s story.

Raised on a council estate by a Gypsy father and non-Gypsy mother, Trewley explains why her estate became her safe space and how fear, loyalty and survival shaped her understanding of love and freedom.

She also speaks candidly about leaving an unhealthy relationship, losing her father to cancer and entering Tempting Fortune during one of the most painful periods of her life. Trewley reveals why winning the show gave her the validation she had always wanted from her dad.

Trewley explains how she pitched Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives herself, why the series sparked debate and why it represents her family’s experience rather than every Gypsy woman’s story. Raw, funny and deeply personal, this is a conversation about identity, grief, cultural pressure and breaking generational cycles.

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(00:00) Intro (03:18) Trewley's Essex Childhood (07:01) Trewley's Gypsy Heritage (19:07) Paul Shows Trewley a Childhood Photo (21:40) Strict Gypsy Traditions and Family Rules (33:58) How Trewley Started Creating Content (50:38) Filming Tempting Fortune (54:34) Trewley's Dad's Death Impacted Her Family and the Gypsy Community (58:31) Shopify Ad (59:33) How Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives Was Created (01:01:33) The Positive Impact of Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives (01:06:07) Trewley Reads an Emotional Letter (01:10:23) Behind the Scenes of Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives (01:17:58) Trewley's Siblings on Filming Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives (01:25:56) Dating and Relationships (01:30:09) Mission to Change Perceptions of the Gypsy Community (01:39:08) Most Memorable Conversation (01:43:40) Paul's Takeaways

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The Hear’Say And Liberty X Feud That Changed British Pop Jul 30, 2026

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Before The X Factor, there was Popstars - the reality show that created Hear’Say, led to Liberty X and changed British pop culture overnight.

Myleene Klass and Michelle Heaton share what really happened behind the scenes, from being thrown into overnight fame and branded winners and losers, to the press-fuelled rivalry between the two groups, the money they never saw and the mismanagement that helped bring it all crashing down.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:30) How Michelle Was Cast on Popstars

(03:41) What Happened After Popstars Ended?

(06:33) How Liberty X Was Formed

(10:44) The Manufactured Rivalry Between Liberty X and Hear'Say

(13:54) The Rise and Success of Liberty X

(15:54) How Myleene Klass Was Cast on Popstars

(17:45) How Popstars Changed Myleene Klass's Life

(21:49) The Wild West of the Music Industry in the 2000s

(25:33) Why Hear'Say Split Up

(29:06) Myleene Klass's Favourite Memory From Hear'Say

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Big Brother’s Chantelle Houghton Finally Speaks Out "I Don't Want To Hide Anymore" Jul 28, 2026

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Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton opens up about overnight fame, her relationship with Preston, the loneliness behind the headlines, and the years she spent staying silent about what she was going through.

20 years after entering the Big Brother house as the only non-celebrity, Chantelle reflects on going from 80p in her bank account to earning £1 million in six months. She revisits the pressure of becoming one of the most recognisable women in Britain, losing friends, struggling with her identity, and realising that having everything did not stop her from feeling completely alone.

Chantelle also speaks candidly about falling for Preston, why they should never have married, and how their relationship changed once the cameras disappeared. She opens up about Page 3, the darker side of the entertainment industry, living in fear, and the moment she decided she no longer wanted to hide.

Raw, revealing and deeply personal, this is Chantelle Houghton ready to reclaim her story and live life on her own terms.

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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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