• We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

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We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

By: WNTT
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  • When someone says to you 'we need to talk', how does that make you feel? The hardest conversations to have are also the most important. Paul C Brunson, the world’s most influential matchmaker and TV star, brings his insightful commentary on how to create and sustain successful relationships through vulnerability, connection and understanding. From weekly conversations with industry experts and familiar faces, Paul promises to support your personal growth, provide practical insights, and deliver actionable advice that will add value to your relationships. Ready to deepen those connections? Then you’re in the right place. Instagram: @paulcbrunson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcbrunson
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Episodes
  • Cher Lloyd Exclusive: I Refused To Be Nothing!

    Cher Lloyd Exclusive: I Refused To Be Nothing!
    Jan 28 2025
    Join us for an inspiring episode as Cher Lloyd delves deep into her journey from a breakout star on X-Factor to overcoming the challenges of media scrutiny and personal transformation. At just 16, Cher quickly rose to fame, finishing fourth on the show and charting hits in both the US and UK. Yet, behind the scenes, she faced intense media torment that shaped her public image into something she didn’t recognise. In this heartfelt interview, Cher reveals the true self behind the 'villain' persona once painted by the press, sharing insights into the real-life impacts of fame and the media's role in it. Cher also opens up about her personal growth through motherhood and how it shifted her career trajectory, discussing the industry's cold shoulder during her pregnancy and her decade-long partnership with her husband, Craig. After a significant break from music, Cher is back, ready to reclaim her space in the music industry with newfound resilience and empowerment. Tune in to hear how Cher Lloyd transforms adversities into a powerful narrative of self-acceptance and determination, proving that stepping back can be a pathway to leaping forward. Follow Cher Here: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/RajyCUByoQb Cher's New Single 'Head Down’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/fWjunOvyoQb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Get your tickets to 'An Evening with Paul C. Brunson' here: https://bit.ly/keeplove-megaphone Pre-order Keep Love here: https://lnk.to/keeplovebook Sections: 00:00 Intro 02:23 How are you feeling? 04:13 Exploring Cher's Childhood 06:48 Impact of Cher's Upbringing on Her Adult Life 09:27 Cher's Life in the Romany Community 15:42 UK Media's Negative Portrayal of the Traveller Community 16:52 The Beginnings of Cher's Singing Career 18:43 Why Cher Decided to Pursue a Pop Career 22:18 Cher's Audition on X-Factor: A Look Back 30:48 Advice Cher Would Give to Her 16-Year-Old Self 32:41 Reality vs. Portrayal: Cher on the X-Factor 37:34 Mental Health Support for Cher During X-Factor 39:38 Inside Cher's Relationships with X-Factor Judges 44:31 Living with Other Artists: Cher's Experience 44:55 Reaction to Liam Payne's Post: A Discussion 48:57 Negative Media Coverage of Cher During X-Factor 51:01 Keep Love Ad 51:57 Tinder Ad 52:48 Cher Performs 'Stay': Reflecting on Her Uncle's Passing 57:08 Paul's Admiration: Wishing He Could Sing Like Cher 57:35 Cher's Career After the X-Factor: What's Next? 58:51 Cher Reflects on 'Swagger Jagger' Years Later 01:01:51 How the UK Media Labeled Cher Post-X-Factor 01:05:22 Examining Sexism in the Music Industry: 2010 vs. Today 01:11:23 Cher's Success in the US: A Detailed Look 01:14:56 Cher Discusses Her Struggle with Belonging in the US 01:19:39 Why Cher Returned to the UK 01:20:10 Does the UK Now Love Cher? 01:20:33 Cher's Future Career Plans Revealed 01:22:29 Cher and Taylor Swift: A Musical Collaboration 01:25:32 Cher Proudly Talks About Being a Great Mom 01:26:25 How Parenthood Changed Cher: Becoming a Better Person 01:28:07 Cher and Her Husband Craig: Their Relationship Story 01:34:08 How Motherhood Transformed Cher 01:36:40 Cher's Battle with Postnatal Depression 01:42:25 Cher's Relationship with Social Media Explored 01:45:02 Finding Empowerment 01:46:32 Cher's Most Memorable Conversation 01:51:04 Paul's Key Takeaways from Cher's Journey 01:53:07 Adobe Express Ad Sponsored by: Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Katherine Ryan: The Truth About My Abusive Partner And Why I Feared Breaking Up With Him

    Katherine Ryan: The Truth About My Abusive Partner And Why I Feared Breaking Up With Him
    Jan 21 2025
    From her humble beginnings working at Hooters in Canada, to conquering the UK's comedy scene, Katherine Ryan's journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this candid interview, she opens up about her trials as a single mum breaking into the male-dominated stand-up world, her experiences with toxic relationships and overcoming personal setbacks, including her tragic miscarriages. Now, reconnected with Bobby, her high school sweetheart, Katherine's story embodies deep resilience, showing us how one can turn life’s challenges into empowering insights. Please be aware that this episode discusses sensitive topics. If you or someone you know needs support, please see the charities below: The Survivors Trust: https://g2ul0.app.link/sqvZqaAesPb MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/d72yzu7jJOb Follow Katherine here: Katherine's Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1LSdEcnweQb …And get tickets for Katherine's stand up tour, Battleaxe, which runs until 28th June. For tickets, visit Ticketmaster - https://g2ul0.app.link/xCXoMzpweQb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Get your tickets to 'An Evening with Paul C. Brunson' here: https://bit.ly/keeplove-megaphone Pre-order Keep Love here: https://lnk.to/keeplovebook Sections: 02:16 Differences Between Life In The USA, Canada, And The UK 04:33 Katherine's Childhood And Upbringing In Canada 05:40 Growing Up In Different Communities: Katherine's Experience 07:30 What Katherine Thought About The UK As A Child 09:00 How Katherine Discovered Her Passion For Performing 09:50 What Was Katherine's Childhood Really Like? 11:15 How Katherine Built A Strong Family Bond During Childhood 12:57 Does Experiencing Trauma Make Someone A Better Comedian? 15:45 What Katherine Wanted To Become At Age 12 18:29 The Impact Of Katherine's Parents’ Divorce On Her Life 25:53 Katherine's Early Dating Experiences And Relationships 28:13 Generational Challenges: Alcohol And Violence In Katherine's Family 29:33 The Story Of Katherine's Friendship With Jessica 39:49 Behind The Scenes: Katherine's Job At Hooters 47:47 The Truth About The "Keep Love" Ad Campaign 48:39 What Happened Behind The Scenes Of The Tinder Ad 49:34 How Katherine Started Her Comedy Career At 21 51:31 Why The UK Is Considered The Stand-Up Comedy Capital Of The World 53:06 Challenges Of Starting Out As A Female Comedian In Stand-Up 55:38 Did Katherine Move To The UK For Love Or Her Career? 56:44 Starting Her Comedy Career In The UK: Katherine’s Journey 58:45 Becoming A Young Mother By Choice: Katherine's Story 1:05:10 Katherine's First TV Break With The Show Campus 1:05:51 Balancing Motherhood And A Growing Comedy Career 1:08:09 Paul’s Reaction To Katherine's 2012 Appearance On 8 Out Of 10 Cats 1:09:00 How Katherine Prepares For High-Pressure Panel Shows 1:13:45 Why Stupidity Dominates Modern Politics 1:15:59 Why Are Less Than 20% Of UK Comedians Female? 1:18:21 How Diversity Is Shaping Today’s Stand-Up Comedy Scene 1:24:22 Katherine's Relationships During Her Comedy Career Rise 1:25:40 The Shocking Story Of Child Protection Services Investigating Katherine 1:28:36 Surviving Coercive Control: Katherine’s Personal Experience 1:37:00 Katherine's Life During Her Single Years 1:38:33 Reconnecting With Her Childhood Romance: Bobby’s Story 1:43:56 How Katherine Persuaded Bobby To Move To The UK 1:45:19 Katherine And Paul's Heartbreaking Experience With Miscarriages 1:51:15 Will Katherine And Bobby Have More Kids? 1:53:07 Why Katherine And Bobby Schedule Intimacy In Their Relationship 1:55:19 How Often Do People Really Have Sex? 1:57:08 The Most Memorable Conversation Of Katherine's Life 1:59:01 Key Takeaways From Paul’s Perspective 2:01:18 The Inside Scoop On The Adobe Express Ad Campaign Sponsored by: Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB/ Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Pete Wicks Exclusive: "I Don't Think That I'm Enough"

    Pete Wicks Exclusive: "I Don't Think That I'm Enough"
    Jan 20 2025
    CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes a conversation around suicide. “I had Death threats after cheating” Join us for an intimate journey with Pete Wicks as he reveals the truths behind his life in the spotlight. From deeply personal setbacks to pivotal lessons learned along the way, Pete opens up about his experiences from early life to his days on reality TV, and how he navigates his current world. This episode goes beyond entertainment; it’s a heartfelt exploration of authenticity, friendship, and the courage it takes to truly be oneself. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, please see the charities below: Pete's Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/zjM1cB5I7Pb Samaritans - https://g2ul0.app.link/AqoPIXcJ7Pb CALM https://g2ul0.app.link/Xx7coefJ7Pb Follow Pete Here: Watch Pete Wicks: For Dog's Sake on U https://g2ul0.app.link/F6dHawVY7Pb Dog's Trust https://g2ul0.app.link/ZYBsXCYY7Pb Book Never Enough https://g2ul0.app.link/KZHnwQ0Y7Pb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod/ Get your tickets to 'An Evening with Paul C. Brunson' here: https://bit.ly/keeplove-megaphone/ Pre-order Keep Love here: https://lnk.to/keeplovebook/ Sections: (00:00) Insights on Pete (01:40) Pete Is WNTT's Most Wanted Guest (06:20) Exploring Pete's Love for Dogs (15:48) Debunking Myths About Pete's Height (17:06) Introducing Harlow (18:30) The Roots of Pete: His Early Life (21:49) Tribute to Pete's Grandmother (26:00) The Impact of Pete's Parents' Divorce (28:25) How Pete's Parents' Divorce Shaped His Self-Esteem (33:33) Mental Health Challenges: Insights from Pete's Mother (36:33) Pete and His 12-Year-Old Self: A Relationship Study (40:11) How Pete's Childhood Influences His Adult Relationships (43:16) Pete Before Fame: His Employment Journey (47:57) Adobe Ad (48:54) Tinder Ad (49:46) The Start of Pete's Journey in Reality TV (52:59) TOWIE's Rise in Popularity with Pete (55:11) Comparing Reality TV Then and Now: Pete's Experience 57:52 Public Reaction to Pete's Cheating Scandal with Megan McKenna (01:01:29) TOWIE's Impact on Pete's Personal Relationships (01:01:57) Unveiling the Two Sides of Pete (01:04:25) Pete Today: Does He Feel Sufficient? (01:06:33) Paul's Positive Affirmations for Pete (01:08:31) Paul's Praise for Pete: A Motivational Boost (01:11:48) Is Pete Truly Happy? Unpacking His Emotional State (01:16:52) Exploring Pete's Relationship with Maura Higgins (01:19:28) Pete and Sam Thompson: Analyzing Their Bond (01:21:12) Today's Crisis of Authenticity (01:25:58) Loneliness Epidemic and Male Mental Health: A Deep Dive (01:29:42) What Lies Ahead for Pete? Future Prospects (01:32:24) Pete's Journey to Self-Help Realization (01:36:38) Pete Discusses Vulnerability and Openness (01:38:15) Most Memorable Conversations with Pete (01:41:41) Paul's Closing Thoughts For Pete (01:46:16) Paul's Key Takeaways (01:48:54) Keep Love Ad Sponsored by: Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/ Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 50 mins

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