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We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

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Mental Health
Relationships
Grief
Love Island
Reality TV
Reality Television
Vulnerability
Anxiety
Motherhood
Masculinity
Infidelity
Identity
Strictly Come Dancing
Onlyfans
Cheating
Self-Love
Family
Celebrity Culture
Music Industry
Communication

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 h... more

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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 l... more

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 ... more

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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 priv... more

Colton Underwood became one of the most talked-about figures in reality TV after going from the NFL to The Bachelor, before publicly coming out as gay in one of the most scrutinised moments of his life.

In this rare conversation, Colton reflects on ... more

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Recent Guests

Colton Underwood
Former NFL player and reality TV star, public figure who came out as gay
Self / Public figure
Episode: Colton Underwood: I Thought The Bachelor Would Make Me Straight “I Prayed To God”
Spencer Pratt
Reality TV personality known for The Hills
The Hills
Episode: We Staged Our Paparazzi Photos And Split The Money! We're Talking Reality TV "Villains"
Harry Jowsey
Reality TV personality known for Too Hot To Handle
Too Hot To Handle
Episode: We Staged Our Paparazzi Photos And Split The Money! We're Talking Reality TV "Villains"
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard
Subject of the episode, survivor of Munchausen by proxy and murder case
Episode: Gypsy-Rose Blanchard: “No One Has Really Listened To Me… Until Now”
Tom Read Wilson
Actor and television personality, longtime friend and interviewee on the show
Episode: Tom Read Wilson Finally Tells His Story: “It Was A Constant Barrage Of Verbal Abuse”
Jo Frost
Supernanny, parenting expert
Episode: We're Talking Parenting Tips with Jo Frost
Riley Davies
ArrDee, rapper and musician
ArrDee (artist)
Episode: ArrDee on Hidden Addiction and Becoming A Dad
Lorna Luxe
Content creator and influencer
Episode: I Had £60 Left When I Met The Love Of My Life: We’re Talking Love Stories
Charlie Mackesy
Author and artist discussed in intro
Author of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Episode: The Quiet Struggles We Carry Alone

Host

Paul C. Brunson
Host and interviewer known for empathetic, boundary-driven conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • All lies and manipulation

    This man allowed a convicted murderer on his show and clearly did ZERO research on FACTS prior to interviewing her. Gypsy Rose took full advantage of the situation and lied throughout the ENTIRE podcast! How embarrassing for him!

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    ToniRivera
    United States17 days ago
  • Love this podcast!!!

    Paul is a beautiful kind person and always treats his guests with respect and love. Just listened to gypsy rose podcast it was epic literally best thing I’ve listened to in so long. What she went through is unfathomable and the way Paul handled the interview was top tier. Keep it up xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liapiacuppateea
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • GRB

    You didn’t do your research on GRB. The facts are out there. Housewives in the true crime community have done a better job of exposing the facts on this case than any journalist or cop. GRB is a compulsive liar, she alters the narrative to make herself the victim. If you had done any amount of research you would have asked better questions. Disappointing!

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    1
    kelly1027
    United States19 days ago
  • My favourite podcast

    I’ve always been a huge fan of Paul’s due to his authenticity and interview style and how positively human he is the most recent episode with Tom Read Wilson was by fire one of my favourites! Tom is one of one and a blessing to this earth and his honesty, eloquence and integrity as a human is palpable and adore his friendship with Paul it made me well up which is a first for me but seeing two beautiful souls shows me love always wins. Can’t wait for the next episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djsulu
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • Do NOT give Gypsy Rose Blanchard a platform.

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard has been proven through medical documents, FOIA videos, to be a liar. Her entire story is false and ever changing. She was 23 on camera offering up her hypothetical daughter’s virginity to her codefendant. She continues to this day try to reach out and influence the youth and does and is shown making light of her crime. Please go do your research on this woman before EVER giving her a platform. She is NOT a survivor of MBP. Her mother didn’t even have it. She suffers from a ... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Hyenaspark
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the safe space and respectful, thoughtful questioning that encourage guests to open up.
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Gypsy-Rose Blanchard: “No One Has Really Listened To Me… Until Now”
Q: How did Gypsy describe the aftermath and legal consequences for herself and Nick?
Gypsy discussed her plea deal for 10 years and her belief that a life sentence might have been more appropriate, while acknowledging Nick's continued mental health needs and her own long road to healing after release.
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard: “No One Has Really Listened To Me… Until Now”
Q: What was Gypsy's relationship like with Nick and how did it influence the events leading to the crime?
She described a toxic, addictive dynamic where Nick's fantasies and controlling behaviors intensified over time, culminating in a plan to harm her mother and ultimately the murder, with Gypsy acknowledging manipulation and coercion in the relationship.
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard: “No One Has Really Listened To Me… Until Now”
Q: How did Gypsy describe the early medical allegations and Munchausen by proxy in her life growing up?
She explained how her mother manufactured illness, how doctors were duped by charm and persistence, and how social services were alerted only after a doctor documented suspicion, shaping a childhood where medical manipulation was a constant undercurrent.
Akon: The Truth About My Multiple Wives & The Real Cost of Fame
Q: What was the turning point that changed your life trajectory?
The moment I realized music could drive a broader mission—leaving prison with a 10-year plan and building a company that enabled others to succeed.
Akon: The Truth About My Multiple Wives & The Real Cost of Fame
Q: What is your current purpose beyond music?
To develop Africa through partnerships and investment, ensuring sustainable energy, education, and opportunities for artists, with a long-term legacy in mind.

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Frequently Asked Questions About We Need To Talk

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The show centers on conversations that surface challenging topics around relationships, family dynamics, parenting, and personal growth, all conducted in a safe and empathetic interviewing style. Guests span celebrities, authors, professionals, and experts who bring lived experiences and practical insights on love, attachment, work-life balance, and resilience. Across episodes, the host frequently steers discussions toward vulnerability, accountability, and real-world takeaways, making it useful for listeners seeking actionable relationship guidance, parenting tips, or deeper understanding of human dynamics. A notable strength is the calming, nonjudgmental approach that tends to elicit candid storytelling from guests, even on sensitive subj... more

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2. Spencer Pratt
3. Harry Jowsey
4. Gypsy-Rose Blanchard
5. Tom Read Wilson
6. Jo Frost
7. Riley Davies
8. Lorna Luxe

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