We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

In honour of Baby Loss Awareness Week, Olivia Bowen and Georgia Kousoulou discuss their deeply personal experiences of pregnancy loss, miscarriage and grief. They open up about the impact of baby loss on their relationships, the difficult decisions they faced, and the emotional toll of navigating pregnancy after loss. They also share why speaking openly about their experiences can help others feel less alone. This is an honest and compassionate conversation about grief, motherhood and the importance of feeling seen and supported through loss. This episode centres on miscarriage and baby loss - please take care while watching. We have included support resources here: MIND: https://linkly.link/2dx8b Tommys: https://linkly.link/2feiZ (00:00) Intro(00:39) The Complications Behind Georgia's Second Pregnancy(08:19) What Is Triploidy and How Does It Affect Pregnancy?(10:31) How Georgia Coped With Her Loss(13:07) Olivia Opens Up About Vanishing Twin Syndrome(15:01) The Facts and Statistics Behind Vanishing Twin Syndrome(16:50) How Sharing Olivia's Story Has Helped Others(18:54) Olivia's Journey to a Successful Second Pregnancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 This episode includes discussion of mental health. If you’re struggling, remember you’re not alone. You can find help and resources at the links below: MIND: https://linkly.link/2dx8b Samaritans: https://linkly.link/2dx7Z CALM: https://linkly.link/2dx8H 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: [email protected] 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

Nadiya Hussain opens up about the reality behind her extraordinary rise from home baker to one of Britain’s most recognisable TV personalities, and why success came with challenges she never expected. She reflects on winning The Great British Bake Off, facing death threats, feeling like an outsider in the television industry, and the pressure to shrink or filter herself to make others comfortable. Nadiya also shares why she is finally choosing to take up space, live more authentically and embrace her “elbows out” mentality, even if that means walking away from an industry that no longer feels like home. We're Talking Bake Off and Beyond (00:00) Intro(00:28) How Nadiya Landed Her Life-Changing Bake Off Opportunity(03:54) Why Nadiya Felt Like An “Alien” On Bake Off(07:11) The Shocking Death Threats Nadiya Faced On The Show(10:28) What Nadiya Said After Winning Bake Off(14:07) How The Pressure Of Fame Changed Nadiya's Life(15:22) What Happens Next For Nadiya After Leaving The BBC(17:33) Nadiya's Most Memorable Conversation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: [email protected] 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

For Black History Month, we revisit Paul’s conversations with Estelle and Akon, exploring the stories behind their biggest songs, career-defining moments and lasting impact on music. From Estelle creating “American Boy” in a Miami studio to Akon writing “Locked Up” while in prison, they share the stories behind some of their biggest records and the moments that changed their careers. They also reflect on the work behind so-called overnight success, Akon’s 10-year plan for his future, the business opportunities he spotted early in digital music, and why both artists have always focused on making records that last. It’s a conversation about creativity, purpose, longevity and making music that connects across generations. We're Talking Music Legends (00:00) Intro(00:33) The Story Behind Estelle's American Boy(05:38) How American Boy Became an International Hit(08:46) Paul's Favourite Estelle Songs(10:47) How Prison Inspired Akon's Songwriting(12:10) The Story Behind Locked Up(14:20) How Akon's Ringtone Business Changed the Music Industry(17:26) How Lonely Changed Akon's Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices