We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

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 human experiences and relationships that define us. Instagram: @needtotalk TikTok: @weneedtotalkpod

  1. 1h ago

    What Really Happened Behind the Milli Vanilli Scandal | Fab Morvan

    Fab Morvan opens up about the rise and fall of Milli Vanilli, winning a Grammy while hiding the truth behind their success, and the scandal that changed his life forever. He reflects on becoming a global superstar alongside Rob Pilatus, the pressure to maintain their image, and the decisions that would ultimately bring everything crashing down. Fab revisits his relationship with producer Frank Farian, the moment their secret was exposed, and the devastating impact of going from worldwide fame to public humiliation overnight. He also speaks candidly about his childhood, how his search for love and belonging shaped his life, and the struggles that followed the scandal. He opens up about his friendship with Rob, the addiction that took hold of his bandmate, and the heartbreaking reality of watching someone he loved struggle. Fabrice reflects on the lessons he has taken from their story, how he rebuilt his life, and what he wishes people understood about Milli Vanilli. Fab Morvan, We Need To Talk Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk   https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod   Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX Brand partnerships enquiries: partnerships@flightstory.com Follow Fab here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabmorvan  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fabmorvan_off  (00:00) Intro(01:56) Fab Morvan's Childhood in Paris(07:41) How Therapy Fuels Creativity(09:04) Fab's Early Love of Dance(10:27) Why Fab Moved to Germany(12:22) Being Black in 1980s Germany(17:38) Rob Pilatus' Childhood(18:38) How Fab and Rob Met(20:44) Fab and Rob's Early Performance Style(25:56) Fab and Rob Before Milli Vanilli(28:56) Creating Milli Vanilli's Signature Look(34:31) How Milli Vanilli Was Formed(40:22) The People Behind Milli Vanilli(41:48) Why Milli Vanilli Didn't Sing on Their Records(44:41) Signing the Milli Vanilli Record Deal(54:44) When Fab and Rob Discovered They'd Lip-Sync(59:11) Preparing to Perform as Milli Vanilli(01:01:18) Milli Vanilli's Sudden Fame(01:09:52) Milli Vanilli's Global Success(01:12:55) Anthropic Ad(01:13:48) Milli Vanilli at the 1990 Grammys(01:22:47) Fab and Rob at the Grammys(01:31:20) Fab and Rob's Relationship During Their Rise to Fame(01:33:54) Winning a Grammy: Fab's Experience(01:38:08) The Downfall of Milli Vanilli(01:48:11) Life After the Milli Vanilli Scandal(02:00:32) Fab Morvan's Family(02:03:03) Fab's New Projects(02:05:05) Most Memorable Conversation(02:09:03) Paul's Key Takeaways Sponsored by: Anthropic - https://www.claude.ai/talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Oct 6

    Jay Sean: Everyone Knew The Song, Nobody Knew Me “I Broke The Stereotype”

    Jay Sean reveals the untold story behind “Down” with Lil Wayne, signing to Cash Money Records and walking away from Virgin Records after three Top 10 hits. From medical school in London to becoming one of the most recognisable South Asian artists in global pop, he reflects on the risks, reinventions and decisions that defined his career. Jay revisits meeting Birdman, hearing Lil Wayne unexpectedly appear on “Down” and breaking America at a time when many fans didn’t even realise he was Indian. He also looks back at Drake before his rise to superstardom, and why he eventually chose to walk away from Cash Money too. Beyond the hits, Jay opens up about identity, representation and the pressure of being one of the few South Asian artists breaking into the mainstream. He reflects on family, fatherhood and why success means something very different to him now. Jay Sean, We Need To Talk Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk   https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod   Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX Brand partnerships enquiries: partnerships@flightstory.com Follow Jay here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysean TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaysean New Single ‘Body’: https://symphony.to/jay-sean/body  (00:00) Intro (01:57) West London Upbringing (05:38) The Grandparents Who Shaped Him (10:41) The Childhood Photo (14:28) Discovering Music (16:27) Breaking Into Hip Hop (27:37) Breakthrough Hit: 'Dance With Me' (29:24) Signing To Virgin Records (34:11) Walking Away From Virgin Records (36:44) AD: Paul Plays More or Less (40:07) Breaking America With Cash Money (47:54) The Story Behind 'Down' (50:40) Leaving Cash Money Records (54:23) Changing South Asian Representation (1:00:28) Marriage With Tara (1:03:42) Becoming A Father (1:05:45) Paul's Surprise Message (1:09:56) What's Next For Jay Sean? (1:12:27) Most Memorable Conversation (1:15:48) Paul's Key Takeaways Sponsored by: The following segment contains discussion of sex and sexual wellbeing which may not be suitable for younger audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. Durex: Take pleasure to the next level, Durex Lubes give you more: https://linkly.link/2ujbX “Over 8 in 10 who tried lube say sex is better” is based on a survey conducted by Toluna, sample size 490 UK adults, June 2026. Always read the instructions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jay Sean: Everyone Knew The Song, Nobody Knew Me “I Broke The Stereotype”
  3. Sep 29

    Coleen Rooney: What Was Really Happening Behind The Headlines

    Coleen Rooney opens up about her marriage to Wayne Rooney, growing up in the public eye and the private experiences that have shaped her life behind the headlines. In this deeply personal conversation, she reflects on being photographed from just 16, becoming known as one of Britain’s most recognisable WAGs, losing confidence as the scrutiny intensified, and why she now wishes she had owned her place in the public eye more. Coleen revisits the Wagatha Christie case, discovering that information from her private circle was reaching the press, and the years of legal proceedings that followed. She reveals the one thing she would change, how the experience affected the relationships around her, and the personal cost of a story that became global news. She also speaks candidly about miscarriage, motherhood, her marriage to Wayne Rooney and the loss of her younger sister Rosie. Coleen reflects on grief, family and the pressure of always being the strong one, before receiving a deeply personal message from Wayne for the first time that leads her to reflect on the role she has played in his life - and her own. Honest, emotional and revealing, this is Coleen Rooney beyond the headlines - telling the story behind her marriage, family and public life that millions thought they already knew. Coleen Rooney, We Need To Talk This episode includes discussion of baby loss and grief, please watch with care. We have included links to support resources here: Tommys: https://linkly.link/2feiZ  CALM: https://linkly.link/2dx8H    MIND:  https://linkly.link/2dx8b   Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk   https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod   Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX Brand partnerships enquiries: partnerships@flightstory.com Follow Coleen here: https://www.instagram.com/coleen_rooney Watch The Real Rooneys on Disney+  (00:00) Intro   (02:05) Growing Up Scouse   (03:09) Inside Coleen’s Childhood   (04:30) The Photo That Started Everything   (09:00) Coleen's Teenage Years   (13:12) How Coleen Met Wayne   (16:09) Coleen and Wayne's First Date   (17:56) The Infamous Photo That Changed Everything   (21:33) How Coleen Entered the Public Eye   (24:43) Coleen's Take on WAG Culture   (28:31) Imposter Syndrome   (30:36) What Fame Changed Forever   (36:02) Cometeer Ad   (37:12) How "WAG" Took Over   (42:03) Taking Back Her Own Story   (44:29) The Truth About WAGATHA CHRISTIE   (58:30) Shopify Ad   (59:34) Huel Ad   (01:00:57) Reflecting on Pregnancy Loss   (01:02:41) Why The Real Rooneys? Why Now?   (01:05:42) Coleen's Experience on I'm a Celebrity   (01:07:36) Inside Coleen and Wayne's Marriage   (01:15:38) Wayne's Message to Coleen   (01:22:00) Losing Her Sister Rosie   (01:27:16) Most Memorable Conversation   (01:31:14) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Cometeer:  https://cometeer.com/PAUL for $20 off your first order  Shopify: www.shopify.co.uk/needtotalk  Huel - http://uk.huel.com/WNTT use code WNTT for £10 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Coleen Rooney: What Was Really Happening Behind The Headlines
  4. Sep 22

    He Quit His Job at 37: Now He DJ's with Will Smith, Skepta & Burna Boy

    DJ AG became one of the internet’s most recognisable street DJs through his viral TikTok LIVE performances, hosting stars including Will Smith, Skepta and Ne-Yo. But long before the millions of views, Ash was growing up in Tottenham, working at McDonald’s, building a corporate career and only taking the leap into full-time DJing at 37. Ash opens up about a health scare that led him to get his prostate checked, and why fear and stigma still stop some men from doing the same. He explains why the issue is especially important for Black men, and how speaking publicly about his own experience encouraged others to get tested. He also looks back at taking his DJ setup onto the streets, being arrested while livestreaming, and the moment Will Smith joined him on the decks. Ash reveals what happened behind the scenes, and how his street sets grew from a few people watching online into appearances with some of the world’s biggest artists. But behind the viral moments is a deeper purpose. AG shares how his grandmother’s dementia inspired him to perform in care homes, and why bringing people joy through music has become the most important part of what he does. DJ AG, We Need To Talk This episode includes discussion of prostate cancer and dementia. We have included links to support resources here: Prostate Cancer UK: https://linkly.link/2tkKz  Dementia UK: https://linkly.link/2tkKj  Alzheimer's Research UK https://linkly.link/2tkKt  Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk   https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod   Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX Follow DJ AG here: https://www.instagram.com/djagonline https://www.tiktok.com/@djagonline (00:00) Intro to DJ AG (02:05) Childhood in Tottenham (05:36) The Music Scene in Tottenham (07:32) AG as a Child (10:25) AG’s Family Situation Growing Up (16:48) Prostate Cancer and the Importance of Getting Checked (21:08) AG’s Relationship With His Mum and Dad (27:27) DJ AG Reads a Letter From His Mum (29:49) Anthropic Ad (31:09) How AG Discovered His Love of DJing (46:08) The Art of DJing (49:21) Why AG Became a Full-Time DJ (57:21) Cometeer Ad (58:57) Taking DJ Sets Outdoors (01:10:51) AG’s Most Notable Guests (01:17:05) AG’s Community Work and DJing in Care Homes (01:19:38) Huel Ad (01:20:48) AG Fest (01:22:19) What Is DJ AG’s Greatest Fear? (01:27:27) AG’s Outlook on Dating and Relationships (01:30:30) Paul Reads a Letter From AG’s Dad (01:36:27) Most Memorable Conversation (01:39:42) Paul’s Takeaways Sponsored by:  Anthropic - https://www.claude.ai/talk  Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/PAUL for $20 off your first order   Huel - http://uk.huel.com/WNTT use code WNTT for £10 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    He Quit His Job at 37: Now He DJ's with Will Smith, Skepta & Burna Boy

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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 human experiences and relationships that define us. Instagram: @needtotalk TikTok: @weneedtotalkpod

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