We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

Rose McGowan opens up about her extraordinary life before the headlines, from growing up in Italy around Children of God to being sent to America as a child and trying to understand where she belonged.

Rose reflects on her complicated relationship with her father, the absence of safety in her early life, changing her name, legally emancipating herself at 15, and finding her way into Hollywood. This is a rare, deeply personal conversation about identity, survival, fame, and the woman behind the public image.

(00:00) Intro

(01:00) Rose Breaks Down Her Childhood in Italy and the Children of God

(07:01) Rose's Experience of Moving to America

(11:44) Rose's Early Love of Performing

(12:35) How and Why Rose Moved to Hollywood

(14:38) Rose's First Experience on a Hollywood Set

(15:41) Living With Her Mother in Hollywood

(20:14) Why Rose Emancipated Herself at 15 Years Old

(21:42) Rose's First Role in The Doom Generation
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Missé Beqiri, model and former Real Housewives of Cheshire star, opens up following the recent passing of her former partner Jake Hall.

In this deeply emotional conversation, Missé reflects on grief, love, motherhood, and the unanswered questions that still follow her. She speaks about the night everything changed, the guilt she continues to carry, and the reality of trying to stay strong for her daughter while grieving someone she once loved.

Missé also opens up about the loss of her brother, the childhood wounds that shaped her need for validation, and the impact reality TV had on her marriage and family life.

Raw, honest and deeply human, this is Missé like you’ve never seen her before.

Missé Beqiri, We Need To Talk

This episode includes discussion of grief. If you’re struggling with these themes or your own mental health, remember you’re not alone. You can find help and resources at the links below:

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(00:00) Intro

(01:46) Paul and Misse Acknowledge the Passing of Jake Hall

(04:57) Growing Up Albanian in Sweden

(09:12) Complicated Relationship With Her Parents

(14:47) Auditioning for Sweden's Next Top Model

(22:35) The Dark Side of Modelling

(28:48) Huel Ad

(30:01) Missé’s Relationship With Her Brother

(33:45) Missé Explains the Circumstances of Her Brother's Passing

(40:52) Dating Anders Lindegaard

(46:20) Marrying Anders Lindegaard

(50:58) The Real Housewives of Cheshire and How It Led to Her Divorce From Anders

(01:00:56) Meeting Jake Hall

(01:08:36) Breaking Up With Jake

(01:10:44) Jake's Struggle With Mental Health

(01:15:33) Ladies of London

(01:22:10) Grief And The Tragic Passing of Jake Hall

(01:43:58) Paul Shows Missé a Photo of Jake and River

(01:45:30) What Does the Future Hold for Missé?

(01:49:59) Most Memorable Conversation

(01:52:10) Paul's Takeaways

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Paul looks back at The Only Way Is Essex with TOWIE cast members Georgia Harrison, Georgia Kousoulou and Chloe Sims. Together, they explore how the show turned Essex culture into one of Britain’s biggest reality TV phenomena, and what it was really like to be inside the show as it exploded.

From glamorous first entrances and overnight fame to low pay, public scrutiny, press criticism and learning how to build a career beyond the cameras, this episode is an inside look at the reality TV show that changed their lives. We're Talking TOWIE

(00:00) Intro

(00:33) Georgia Explains Essex Culture to Paul

(02:50) How Georgia Was Cast in TOWIE

(03:55) What It Was Like Filming TOWIE in the Early Days

(07:00) How Georgia Went From Side Character to Series Regular on TOWIE

(08:55) How Georgia Handled Fame From Being on TOWIE

(13:07) What Does Georgia Think Made Her Watchable on TOWIE?

(16:04) How Does Chloe Look Back on Her Time on TOWIE?
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Briel Adams-Wheatley, content creator and advocate, opens up about being born with no arms and no legs, being left in hospital by her birth mother, and growing up in a large Mormon family where her story was often treated as a miracle.

She reflects on the pressure to be strong from a young age, being bullied, pushed harder than her siblings, and learning to perform happiness while privately struggling. Briel also shares how she was set up to inspire others through public speaking, even when the words she delivered were written by someone else.

In this conversation, Briel speaks candidly about coming out, feeling used by the church, the conflict between faith and identity, and the moment she told her family: “You’re not God, you don’t get to damn me.” She also opens up about dating after trauma, finding safety with her husband Adam, and why they are getting married again after her transition.

Honest, emotional and deeply human, this is Briel Adams-Wheatley like you’ve never seen her before.

Briel Adams-Wheatley, We Need To Talk

This conversation includes discussion of sexual assault. Please take care while watching. We’ve included links to support resources below:

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(00:00) Intro
(01:46) Briel’s Birth and Adoption
(04:39) Statistics Around Hand Heart Syndrome
(10:49) Forced To Be Independent
(14:26) Bullying At Home And School
(21:29) “I Think I Like Boys”
(25:42) Raised To Be The Mormon Miracle
(28:17) The Good Parts of Briel’s Childhood
(30:06) How Briel’s Parents Taught Her to Swim
(32:34) How Briel Got Into Dancing
(35:47) Briel’s Relationship With Her Mother Today
(37:04) Paul Surprises Briel With A Letter
(40:23) Huel Ad
(41:34) Coming Out To Everyone At Once
(47:18) Briel’s Experience Giving Motivational Speeches
(54:07) How Makeup Changed Everything
(58:43) Shopify Ad
(59:54) Coming Out as Trans
(01:06:01) Briel’s Dating History
(01:10:47) The First Relationship That Felt Safe
(01:18:25) Adam’s Letter To Briel
(01:22:49) Why Briel Stepped Away From Mormonism
(01:23:57) What Briel Wants Next
(01:25:47) Being Trans In America Today
(01:28:41) Advice For Anyone Questioning Their Gender Identity
(01:30:57) Most Memorable Conversation
(01:34:37) Paul’s Takeaways

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In honour of Loneliness Awareness Week 2026, we explore loneliness, grief and men’s mental health through Pete Wicks’ honest conversation with Paul. Pete opens up about being an “outgoing loner,” losing his nan, learning to accept help, and the private battles people often hide behind a public image.

This episode looks at why loneliness can still exist when you’re surrounded by people, and why admitting you need support can be the first step towards finding peace.

Remember you're not alone. If you're looking for support, we’ve included links to resources below:

Samaritans: https://linkly.link/2kE85
MIND: https://linkly.link/2dx8b
CALM: https://linkly.link/2dx8H

(00:00) Intro

(00:32) Paul and Pete Talk About the Loneliness Epidemic Among Men

(04:38) What's on Pete's Horizon?

(06:43) What Made Pete Realise He Needed Help?

(11:20) The Loss of Pete's Grandmother and Its Effect on Him

(14:01) Paul Shares His Affirmations for Pete
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