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  • 29 minutes 47 seconds
    "I Didn't Think I'd Ever Be Ready to Love Again" ...We're Talking Love After Loss

    In this deeply emotional episode, Paul reconnects with Heather, who first appeared on the show grappling with the overwhelming grief of losing her partner. One year later, Heather shares her powerful journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. From confronting feelings of numbness to exploring the complexities of dating again, Heather opens up about the challenges and triumphs of moving forward after loss.

    With raw honesty and vulnerability, she reflects on how far she's come and the lessons learned along the way. Tune in for a heart-wrenching yet hopeful conversation about grief, resilience, and the strength it takes to embrace life again.


    We're Talking Love After Loss


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:49) Heather Explains How Grief Has Fundamentally Changed Her Love Life

    (06:50) Paul And Heather Play A Quiz To Find Out Whether She's Ready To Date

    (18:50) Paul And Heather Catch Up A Year Later

    (26:42) Paul's Closing Thoughts

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    18 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 57 minutes
    This is Why Modern Dating Is Failing | Scott Galloway

    Bestselling author and modern masculinity expert Scott Galloway joins Paul for a raw conversation about dating, loneliness, and why so many young men are quietly falling behind. Scott breaks down how technology, online dating, and economic anxiety are reshaping male identity - and why men must take responsibility before resentment takes over.

    Scott explains why men are struggling more than any generation before them, how synthetic relationships are replacing real intimacy, and men should “use their sex drive to become a better man”. From dating apps and divorce to fatherhood, friendship, and the pressure to provide, this is an uncomfortable but necessary conversation about what it actually means to be a man today.

    Scott shares:

    ◽ Why so many men have given up on dating altogether

    ◽ Why we’re creating asocial, asexual men

    ◽ The biggest boner-killer for women

    ◽ How online dating has eliminated most men from the mating market

    ◽ Why economic anxiety, not infidelity, is the real cause of divorce

    ◽ The danger of AI and synthetic relationships for young people

    ◽ Why men without strong relationships are most at risk after divorce

    ◽ How fatherhood finally made him feel “enough”

    ◽ What young men can do now to rebuild confidence, purpose and connection

    Scott Galloway, We Need To Talk


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    (00:00) Intro

    (03:22) Why Has Scott Pivoted From Business to Masculinity?

    (06:23) Biggest Misconceptions About Scott

    (14:02) Where Should Young Men Go to Become Informed?

    (17:13) The Impact of Big Tech on Young Men

    (22:23) Are There Any Benefits to AI and Relationships?

    (28:31) What Young Men Should Know About Friendship

    (34:00) Scott Reflects on Privilege and Success in the USA

    (37:23) Is It Still Worth Going to University?

    (37:53) Aura Frames Ad

    (38:53) What Scott Learned About Love From His Father

    (48:35) What Scott Learned About Manhood From Caring for His Mother

    (53:16) How Class and Wealth Affect Mental Health

    (56:43) Scott Reveals His Two Addictions

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    (01:01:02) Scott on the Current Dating Environment for Young Men

    (01:05:02) 'Shrekking' and Dating Status Dynamics

    (01:10:15) What Should Men Aspire to in Dating?

    (01:19:19) Scott's Take on Men and Pornography

    (01:23:03) Why Are Marriage Rates Declining?

    (01:24:12) Scott’s Top 3 Tips for a Successful Marriage

    (01:26:56) What It Means to Be a Man Today

    (01:31:52) Suicide Rates Among Men and Scott’s Thoughts

    (01:34:44) "Men Should Pay for Everything"

    (01:39:04) How Fatherhood Changed Scott

    (01:43:21) Paul Surprises Scott With Letters From His Sons

    (01:44:51) Scott Returns the Favour

    (01:47:14) Why Men Should Be Emotional

    (01:50:43) Most Memorable Conversation

    (01:52:58) Paul’s Takeaways


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    16 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 32 minutes 35 seconds
    "We Were £50,000 In Debt!" We're Talking Fashion Empires with Lorna Luxe and Adam Frisby

    Building a fashion empire from the ground up isn’t easy. Today, Paul sits down with fashion entrepreneurs Lorna Luxe and Adam Frisby to share the real story behind their success. From launching multimillion-pound brands to overcoming challenges like debt, burnout, and reinvention, they reveal what it truly takes to thrive in the competitive world of fashion and social media.

    This is a conversation about risk, resilience, and redefining what’s possible.
    We’re Talking Fashion Empires


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:50) How Lorna Started Out as an Influencer

    (07:53) Lorna's Partnerships With Fashion Brands

    (09:16) What Lorna Feels Is Most Misunderstood About Her

    (12:27) Lorna's Future Brand

    (13:17) Celebrities and Influencers Who Collaborated on In The Style

    (13:58) How In The Style Grew

    (16:05) Adam's Personal Challenges Running In The Style

    (18:17) How In The Style Benefitted From the Covid Pandemic

    (21:30) How Adam Became Burnt Out

    (23:53) How In The Style Came to an End

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    11 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 52 minutes
    Geordie Shore’s Holly Hagan Shares Final Hours Before Losing Sister Darci

    Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan opens up about fame, body image, motherhood, and the devastating loss of her 19-year-old sister in her most honest interview ever. Holly reflects on the pressures that shaped her on Geordie Shore, what pushed her into years of cosmetic surgery, and how grief has transformed her life forever.

    She shares the emotional final hours before losing her sister, how her family found meaning through organ donation, and why raising awareness has become her deepest purpose. Holly also reveals the hidden cost of reality-TV fame, the online abuse she endured, and the moment she realised she no longer recognised the person she had become.

    Now, as a mum and a coach, she’s using her platform to help women build confidence, understand their bodies, and regulate their emotions through her coaching work.

    Holly reveals:

    ◽ How fame magnified her anxiety and body image struggles

    ◽ The truth about working on Geordie Shore

    ◽ The heartbreaking final hours of her sister’s life

    ◽ How organ donation helped her family find meaning in the darkest moment

    ◽ Why becoming a mum shifted her priorities, patience and perspective

    ◽ How much she’s spent on cosmetic surgery and her plans for the future

    ◽ The intimacy rule that’s saved her marriage

    ◽ How emotional regulation transformed her mental health

    ◽ The mission behind her new coaching programme for mums


    Holly Hagan, We Need To Talk


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    (00:00) Intro

    (02:50) Holly Is Not a Geordie

    (03:53) How Holly’s Parents' Split Affected Her at Age 7

    (06:55) Holly’s Experience of Bullying at School

    (10:21) The Persona Holly Developed as a Teenager

    (14:58) Partying Up North vs Down South

    (16:21) Holly’s Career Aspirations After School

    (20:17) How Holly Was Cast in *Geordie Shore*

    (24:35) Holly’s Experience Filming Season 1 of *Geordie Shore*

    (32:40) Why Holly Returned for Season 2

    (34:58) Welfare Then vs Now in Reality TV

    (37:02) Geordie Shore's Popularity Peak in 2016

    (38:07) Class in the UK and Reality TV Representation

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    (41:46) Holly’s Relationship With Kyle From Geordie Shore

    (45:13) How Holly and Jacob Met

    (48:49) How Their First Child Affected Holly and Jacob’s Relationship

    (54:16) How Holly and Jacob Salvaged Their Relationship

    (58:33) Aura Frames Ad

    (59:35) Holly’s Relationship With Social Media Today

    (01:03:56) Surprise Letter From Sophie Kasaei

    (01:07:32) Holly’s Relationship With Her Sister Darci

    (01:09:50) Drug-Taking on Nights Out in the UK

    (01:10:53) The Events of the Night Darci Died

    (01:17:22) Darci’s Legacy Through Organ Donation

    (01:21:14) Drug-Related Death Statistics in the UK

    (01:22:06) Holly’s Advice After Losing Her Sister

    (01:24:58) Thoughts on Grieving a Loved One

    (01:29:31) Holly’s Self-Image and First Cosmetic Surgery at 18

    (01:33:09) Holly’s Surgery History and How She Feels Today

    (01:41:31) Holly’s Retraining and Regulation Practices

    (01:47:55) Paul’s Takeaways


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    9 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 32 minutes 2 seconds
    This Is What They Made Me Do! We're Talking Women in the Music Industry

    Paul sits down with Cher Lloyd, Myleene Klass and Estelle to hear the truth about working in the music industry. This is not one to be missed!


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:41) Cher Lloyd Talks Being Sexualised in the Music Industry

    (08:34) Myleene's Experience of the 'Wild West' Music Industry

    (23:46) Estelle's Experience as a Black Female Artist in the UK Music Industry

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    4 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 42 minutes
    Joshua Cavallo: The Pressure of Being The Only Openly Gay Footballer And Why So Many Stay Silent

    Professional footballer Joshua Cavallo opens up about coming out as the world’s only openly gay active male footballer - and the reality he faced once the headlines faded. From his coach’s immediate response to the fear he’d lose the career he’d worked his whole life for, Josh reveals why so many gay players still feel unable to speak their truth.

    Josh reflects on the years he spent living a double life, the isolation that defined his teens, and the moment he finally chose honesty over fear. He also shares the global ripple effect of his coming-out video, the abuse he’s endured in stadiums and online, and how falling in love with fiancé Leighton changed everything.

    Josh reveals:

    ◽ Why he believes LGBTQ+ rights are moving backwards

    ◽ The family expectations he grew up with and why he felt he could never truly be himself

    ◽ The double life he lived as a teenager and the mental toll of hiding who he was

    ◽ The coming out letter he wrote to his family

    ◽ The conversation with his coaches that changed everything

    ◽ Why so many gay footballers still stay silent

    ◽ The homophobia he still faces every day

    ◽ How he secretly mentors closeted professional players

    ◽ How he proposed to his partner Leighton 

    Josh Cavallo. We Need To Talk


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    (00:00) Intro

    (03:35) How Josh's Maltese Heritage Shaped His Upbringing

    (06:11) Paul Shows Josh a Childhood Photo

    (07:57) What Josh Learned About Love From His Grandfather

    (09:48) When Josh First Realised He Was Gay

    (11:27) Josh on Developing and Maintaining a ‘Mask’

    (14:22) Support Josh Had Starting Out in the Football Industry

    (18:26) Leaving Dating Apps and Meeting His Fiancée

    (23:33) How Josh Came Out To His Family

    (33:03) How Josh Came Out to His Teammates

    (37:20) Public Reaction to Josh Coming Out

    (40:20) How Josh Realised He Wanted to Be an Advocate

    (42:43) Did the League Embrace Josh’s News?

    (43:44) Surprise Video Message For Josh

    (46:20) Statistics Around Homophobia in Football

    (48:05) Josh’s View on Homophobia in Today’s Football

    (49:09) Why Josh Thinks the Problem Is Getting Worse

    (51:23) Why Other Athletes Aren’t Coming Out

    (52:18) Josh’s Experience of a Homophobic Attack

    (54:52) Being on the Cover of Attitude Magazine

    (56:26) Too Good To Go Ad

    (57:42) Differences Playing Football in Australia vs the UK

    (59:51) Times Josh Felt Unsafe on the Pitch

    (01:05:21) Mentoring Closeted Footballers

    (01:09:16) The Story of Josh's Proposal to His Fiancée

    (01:13:35) Video Message From Fiancée Leighton

    (01:16:26) Josh and Leighton on Having Children

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    (01:21:45) How to Stop the Backslide in Civil Rights

    (01:29:40) The Hypocrisy of the Qatar World Cup

    (01:34:44) Josh’s Message to the Queer Community

    (01:35:31) Most Memorable Conversation

    (01:38:29) Paul’s Takeaways


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    2 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 20 minutes 53 seconds
    Why I Had To Leave The Jungle! We're Talking: I'm a Celeb

    We sit down with I'm A Celeb stars Kerry Katona, Myleene Klass and Tulisa to discuss the highs and lows of their time in the jungle!


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:35) Kerry's Experience of Winning 'I'm a Celeb'

    (05:46) Myleene's Experience of 'I'm a Celeb' and That White Bikini

    (10:46) Tulisa's 'I'm a Celeb' Experience

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    27 November 2025, 7:13 am
  • 1 hour 25 seconds
    Ellie Goldstein on Strictly And The Hospital Conversation That Changed Everything

    Ellie Goldstein was once told she’d never walk or talk. Now she’s danced on Strictly and graced the cover of Vogue. Today, she shares how she proved them all wrong.

    Ellie is a model, dancer, and author. She’s worked with Vogue, Gucci, and Adidas, and made history on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. She’s now helping to change how people see learning disabilities in fashion and media.

    Her mum, Yvonne, shares the powerful beginning of Ellie’s story. She talks about how doctors broke the news, how they were left alone in a hospital room, and the moment a nurse said, “The last mother who had one of these left it here. Do you want to do that?”

    Together, they explain:

    ◽How Strictly changed Ellie’s life - and why she still trains with Vito 

    ◽How Vito became more than a dance partner - he’s now family

    ◽Being ignored by model agencies - to becoming cover star of Vogue

    ◽Why spray tans and dance became her happy place

    ◽What she tells young people with learning disabilities chasing their dreams

    ◽The biggest myths about Down syndrome - and how Ellie proves them wrong

    ◽ How it felt meeting Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

    ◽The powerful moment she looked in the mirror and said “you’re perfect”

    Ellie Goldstein, We Need To Talk.


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    (00:00) Intro

    (02:09) What Ellie Loved Most About Her Time on 'Strictly Come Dancing'

    (03:38) Ellie's Relationship With Her Dance Partner Vito

    (08:56) Paul, Ellie and Yvonne Watch Ellie's Cha Cha Cha

    (10:48) Paul Gives Ellie a Surprise Gift

    (13:21) The Reaction to Ellie Being on Strictly

    (14:40) How Ellie Dealt With Comments From the Judges

    (15:28) Support From the Strictly Production Team

    (16:09) Paul Shows Ellie a Message From Surprise Strictly Judge

    (18:42) Ellie's Favourite Dance on Strictly

    (19:09) Who Ellie Wants to Win Strictly

    (19:32) Ellie and Vito's Pre-Performance Rituals

    (20:39) Ellie's Advice to Anyone Facing Challenges

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    (23:17) When Ellie First Felt Like a Model

    (23:47) Ellie's Statue on the Southbank

    (24:27) Ellie's Gucci Campaign

    (26:46) How Ellie Started Out in Modelling

    (28:46) Ellie's Vogue Cover

    (32:01) Meeting Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

    (35:07) Ellie's Books

    (37:14) Yvonne Shares the Story of Ellie's Birth

    (45:33) Down Syndrome Statistics

    (45:59) Yvonne on How Her Experience Could Have Been Better

    (49:09) How Yvonne Told Ellie About Her Condition

    (50:18) What Yvonne and Ellie Appreciate About Each Other

    (52:15) Quick Fire Questions for Ellie

    (53:17) Ellie's Work as a Mencap Ambassador

    (55:16) Paul's Takeaways


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    25 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 19 minutes 24 seconds
    “Nick Told Me To Do the Show!” Bre Tiesi on Fame, Motherhood & Reality TV | We’re Talking

    With the return of Selling Sunset, Paul sits down with Bre Tiesi for a candid conversation about fame, motherhood and the honest thoughts about reality TV.

    Bre opens up about being thrust into the spotlight, the challenges of being known as “Nick Cannon’s baby mama,” her fight to be respected in luxury real estate, and how she built confidence in an industry dominated by men.

    Bre also reflects on the intense backlash, the friendships that didn’t last, and the inner strength that’s carried her from her toughest years to taking centre stage on one of Netflix’s biggest shows.

    We’re Talking: Selling Sunset


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:33) How Bre Joined *Selling Sunset*

    (01:22) Revealing Bre and Nick's Relationship to the Public

    (02:03) How Bre Got Into Real Estate

    (03:37) Gender Disparity in Real Estate

    (04:46) Bre's First Big Listing

    (05:43) Why Bre Joined *Selling Sunset* Shortly After Giving Birth

    (07:12) Bre’s Thoughts on Public Reaction to Her

    (09:25) Was Bre Targeted Because of Her Relationship With Nick Cannon?

    (12:48) How Bre Feels After 3 Years on the Show

    (15:15) Bre's Future Plans

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    20 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 42 minutes
    Sam Vanderpump Champions Life Changing Organ Donation After Liver Disease Diagnosis

    Made in Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump opens up about life behind reality TV, the advice his aunt Lisa Vanderpump gave him, and the rare liver disease that now means he faces a life-saving transplant.

    For the first time, Sam reflects on growing up as part of the Vanderpump family, the pressure of living up to his father’s expectations, and the moment he nearly lost his life to sepsis. He also shares how reality TV unexpectedly helped him process trauma, why he’s determined to use his platform to raise awareness for organ donation, and how love and fatherhood have given him new purpose.

    Sam shares:

    ◽ The truth behind the Vanderpump family legacy 

    ◽ What his father’s death taught him about love, pride, and approval

    ◽ How Lisa Vanderpump became a father figure in his life

    ◽ The terrifying day he went into organ failure 

    ◽ How Made in Chelsea helped him confront his emotions for the first time

    ◽ The moment media headlines about his illness broke him

    ◽ Why he’s now fighting to raise awareness for organ donation and liver disease

    ◽ The message from his fiancée that left him in tears

    Sam Vanderpump. We Need To Talk.


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    (00:00) Intro  

    (01:56) Sam Addresses Public Perception of the Vanderpumps  

    (04:45) What Sam Learned About Love From His Mum and Dad  

    (07:31) Sam's Complicated Relationship With His Father  

    (12:20) Coping With the Death of Sam's Father  

    (14:48) How Reality TV Helped Sam's Mental Health  

    (16:40) Why Sam Joined Made In Chelsea  

    (24:55) Paul Shows Sam a Childhood Photo  

    (29:45) How Authentic Is Made In Chelsea?  

    (34:44) Has Made In Chelsea Been Good for Sam's Relationships?  

    (37:54) Paul Shows a Message From Sam’s Fiancée Alice  

    (41:08) Aura Frames Ad

    (42:18) What Type of Father Sam Wants to Be  

    (45:11) Sam Explains His Current Health Condition  

    (54:37) Key Statistics About Sepsis  

    (57:04) Why Sam Needs a Liver Transplant  

    (01:01:13) Sam Addresses the Media Storm Around His Health  

    (01:04:36) How the Media Storm Affected Sam’s Family and Friends  

    (01:06:39) How Organ Donation Works and Why Sam Advocates for It  

    (01:14:54) Sam Reads a Letter From His Grandmother  

    (01:17:42) Yes I Donate Message

    (01:18:58) Liver Transplant Survival Rates Explained  

    (01:23:24) Sam’s Mum Shares Her Perspective  

    (01:29:42) A Letter From Sam’s Mother  

    (01:32:24) Most Memorable Conversation  

    (01:38:10) Paul’s Takeaways 


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    18 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 28 minutes 28 seconds
    "I Just Want My Kid To Be Happy" We’re Talking Transgender Awareness

    To mark Transgender Awareness Week, Paul sits down with Married At First Sight’s Ella Morgan and her dad Chris for an honest conversation about identity, acceptance and family.

    From navigating misunderstanding to rebuilding their relationship with love and empathy, they share what it means to live authentically and to stand by one another through change.

    This episode is about courage and connection - reminding us that everyone deserves to feel safe in who they are.
    We’re Talking: Transgender Awareness


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:44) How Paul and Ella Met

    (03:05) What Is 'Dead-Naming'?

    (04:56) Ella's Relationship History Before MAFS

    (07:08) Safety as a Trans Person

    (09:47) Ella's Dad Joins the Conversation

    (10:42) How Did Chris Find Out About Ella's True Identity?

    (14:34) Paul Shows Chris a Picture of Him and Ella from 2001

    (16:57) How Chris Handled the Terminology After Learning Ella's True Identity

    (18:00) Public Reaction to Ella Presenting as a Woman

    (19:25) Ella's Experience with Gender Reassignment Surgery

    (20:48) Chris' Experience of Ella's Transition Surgery

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    13 November 2025, 6:00 am
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