We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard became one of the most recognisable women in modern true crime after the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, and the alleged medical abuse that shocked the world. In this rare conversation, Gypsy reflects on the childhood she says was built on lies, the complex relationship with her mother, and the questions she believes were never asked.

She opens up about wanting to be loved, the relationships that shaped her life, and the catastrophic dynamic with Nick Godejohn, who is now serving life in prison. Gypsy revisits the night Dee Dee was killed, and the thinking behind what happened. She also reflects on guilt, accountability and whether her prison sentence was fair for the crime that was committed.

Now a mother herself, Gypsy reflects on the kind of parent she wants to become, the cycles she is determined to break, and how she begins to move forward when the world still knows you by your darkest chapter.

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, We Need To Talk

This conversation includes discussion of child abuse, medical abuse, sexual assault and murder. Please take care while watching. We’ve included links to support resources below:

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(00:00) Intro

(02:14) The Notoriety of Gypsy-Rose

(03:10) Early Life

(07:28) Gypsy's Mother's Mental Health Issues

(12:04) Alleged Sexual Assault in Childhood

(16:35) Why Gypsy-Rose Left the Family Home

(18:11) The Medical Procedures Gypsy-Rose Underwent

(33:36) Did Gypsy Feel Loved by Anyone as a Child?

(39:36) Dating as a Teenager

(50:38) How Gypsy Met Nick

(01:03:50) Gypsy Reflects On The Night Her Mother Died

(01:24:57) The Aftermath of the Murder and Court Proceedings

(01:32:02) Time in Prison

(01:35:24) How Gypsy Met Her First Husband in Prison

(01:54:39) How Gypsy Adjusted to Life After Prison

(02:05:30) The Birth of Gypsy's Daughter With Ken

(02:15:51) Most Memorable Conversation

(02:17:35) Paul's Takeaways
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Perrie Edwards and Lou Teasdale pull back the curtain on life inside two of the biggest pop groups of a generation. Perrie reflects on growing up in Little Mix, becoming one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, public heartbreak, pressure, and the sisterhood that carried them through. Lou shares what it was really like touring the world with One Direction, raising her daughter on the road, the fan chaos, the private jets, and why life behind the scenes was far less glamorous than it looked.

This is a rare look inside Little Mix, One Direction, fame, friendship, and the real cost of growing up in the spotlight.

(00:00) Intro

(00:32) The Success of Little Mix

(02:00) How Little Mix Shaped Perrie as a Woman

(04:17) Why Perrie Still Sees Little Mix as Underdogs

(08:02) Perrie’s Most Challenging Time in Little Mix

(09:20) Finding Stability While Touring the World

(12:23) How Lou Started Working With One Direction

(14:14) The First One Direction Tour

(14:57) How Fame Changed the Members of One Direction

(17:10) The Best Moments of Life on Tour

(19:34) The Wildest Things Fans Did to Meet One Direction
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Tom Read Wilson reflects on life after I’m A Celebrity and the private story behind the voice, warmth and eccentricity that made the nation fall in love with him.

He opens up about growing up feeling othered, the secret that once felt like a ticking time bomb, and the anxiety that affected his relationship with food for many years. Tom also reflects on coming out, the sister who became his safe place, and why the jungle helped him lose his ego and feel truly seen.

In a conversation shaped by nearly nine years of friendship, Paul and Tom look back on Celebs Go Dating, the moments that brought them close, and the bond that has quietly become one of the most important relationships in both of their lives.

Funny, tender and unexpected, this is Tom Read Wilson on queerness, friendship, family, self-acceptance and learning to celebrate the parts of yourself the world once made you question.

Tom Read Wilson, We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro

(05:55) Tom’s Upbringing

(07:25) Becoming Aware of Prejudice

(08:51) Tom’s Identity in His Teens

(16:18) How Tom Came Out

(18:31) Paul Shows Tom a Photo of Him and His Siblings

(23:46) Tom’s Struggle With Eating

(30:43) Tom’s Career as an Actor

(34:51) Tom Appearance on The Voice

(40:57) Accusations About Tom’s Voice

(45:51) Cast on Celebs Go Dating

(48:41) Which Celebrities Stood Out to Tom on CGD?

(51:08) Paul Shows Tom a Photo of Him and Gemma Collins

(53:21) Paul’s Appreciation For Tom

(55:57) Tom on His Romantic Life

(58:00) Tom Has Made Paul Officially ‘Naughty’

(01:01:11) Why Tom Went on I’m a Celebrity

(01:02:59) What Is the Environment Really Like on I’m a Celebrity?

(01:04:33) What Tom Loved Most About I’m a Celebrity

(01:08:46) Who Did Tom Get on With Most on I’m a Celebrity?

(01:17:06) Tom’s Final Bushtucker Trial

(01:23:18) Surprise Letter From Campmate Ruby Wax

(01:26:20) Tom’s Relationship With Paul’s Family

(01:28:11) Tom’s Talent for Accents

(01:37:26) Paul’s Takeaways

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Jo Frost, known to millions as Supernanny, joins us for an honest conversation about modern parenting, discipline, screen time and the pressure families are carrying today. Jo reflects on why children need boundaries as much as love, why parents must take responsibility for the devices they put in their children’s hands, and how discipline can be firm without becoming fear-based.

She speaks openly about timeouts, smacking, emotional safety, social media, racism, gun violence and the anxiety many parents feel trying to raise children in an increasingly complicated world. Jo also shares why the most important work starts with conversation: between parents, partners and children.

We’re Talking Parenting

(00:00) Intro

(00:35) Paul Asks Jo Questions from the Suggestion Box

(01:39) Jo's Thoughts on Navigating Screen Time with Children

(05:12) The Philosophy Behind the 'Naughty Step'

(09:56) Paul and Jo's Thoughts on Spanking

(11:34) What Would Jo Like to Say to the Supernanny Haters?

(12:53) What is the Difference Between Discipline in the UK Versus the US?

(17:11) Paul and Jo Discuss the Importance of Talking with Your Partner About Parenting
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ArrDee reflects on the story behind Oliver Twist, Body and his rise as one of the UK’s most recognisable young rappers. He opens up about growing up in Brighton, being raised by his mum, and the complicated relationship with his father that shaped his need for attention, fame and approval. ArrDee shares how music became his way of expressing pain, why he first hid behind the “cheeky” persona, and what really happened when his career exploded during lockdown.

He also speaks candidly about the darker side of early fame, from spending his first major advance to partying, addiction, ketamine, alcohol and the moments where he was trying to numb himself behind the success. ArrDee reflects on the guilt he carries around his brother’s psychosis, the pressure of being labelled an industry plant, and how becoming a father has changed the way he sees himself.

From music and addiction to fame, family and fatherhood, this is ArrDee on the boy behind the bravado, and the man he is trying to become.

ArrDee, We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro
(03:33) How ArrDee’s Name Was Born
(04:46) Growing Up in Brighton
(06:12) ArrDee’s Relationship With His Mum
(07:59) Growing Up Without His Father
(14:52) The First Song ArrDee Wrote
(17:43) The Song That Changed Everything
(20:36) How ArrDee Signed His First Record Deal
(26:09) What ArrDee Did With His First Record Deal Money
(28:02) The Story Behind ArrDee’s Feature on “Body”
(33:24) How ArrDee Wrote “Oliver Twist”
(35:08) ArrDee Reads a Letter From His Mum
(39:53) ID Mobile Ad
(41:03) How Fame at 19 Changed ArrDee
(44:57) Making “Oliver Twist” Music Video
(50:34) Did ArrDee Struggle With Addiction?
(52:19) ArrDee Addresses Industry Plant Accusations
(54:35) Being a White Rapper in the Music Industry
(01:01:58) ID Mobile Ad
(01:04:26) ArrDee’s First Time Meeting His Dad
(01:24:32) Why ArrDee Became an Independent Artist
(01:34:09) ArrDee’s Relationship With His Brother
(01:40:16) Fatherhood and Relationship With Ocean
(01:46:05) Fatherhood and Sobriety
(01:49:38) ArrDee Receives Letter From Ocean
(01:53:31) Most Memorable Conversation
(01:57:05) Paul’s Takeaways

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