From Minecraft to Millions: We're Talking Streaming
Paul is joined by three of the UK’s biggest online creators - TommyInnit, DanTDM, and Talia Mar - to explore what it really takes to build a streaming career. From They share how they grew their platforms, stayed creative under pressure, and built communities that reach millions.
We’re Talking Streaming.
(00:00) Intro
(00:53) How Tommyinnit started his streaming career
(01:40) Tommy is one of the most followed people in the world
(02:50) How Tommy built his streaming following
(07:30) Tommy's Guiness Records
(10:35) How DanTDM became a full-time YouTuber
(13:22) The grind that led to Dan's success on YouTube
(17:00) 2017 Forbes Article about Dan
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(20:03) How Talia Mar started streaming and built her following
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Shakira Khan EXCLUSIVE: The Truth About Love Island & Growing Up Mixed Race
Love Island star Shakira Khan breaks her silence in her first ever podcast interview.
In this exclusive conversation, Shakira opens up about growing up mixed-race in Burnley, the beauty standards that shattered her confidence, and the behind-the-scenes reality of life inside the Love Island villa.
For the first time, she spills the tea on her fellow islanders, lifts the lid on the villa “divide,” and reveals where things really stand with Harry today.Shakira reveals:
◽ How bullying and identity struggles forged her confidence
◽ The surprising truth about Love Island casting and how she got on the show
◽ Why she broke down in tears to her chaperone before entering the villa
◽ Her unfiltered take on Harry and the accusations of gaslighting inside the villa
◽ Why she won’t judge another Love Islander again
◽ The truth about the villa “divide”
◽ Why she now feels proud of her mixed-race identity
◽ Where her relationship with Harry really stands - and if she sees a future with him
Shakira Khan, We Need To Talk.
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(00:00) Intro
(02:16) Why is Shakira Ready to Tell Her Story Now?
(02:53) Growing Up In Burnley
(09:06) Shakira's Mixed Heritage
(13:56) How Did Religion Impact Shakira's Upbringing?
(19:04) Shakira's Young Social Circles
(23:04) The P Word and Racism
(25:54) When Did the Tide Change?
(27:13) Romance and Racism
(28:53) How Did Shakira Gain Self Worth?
(31:50) Did Shakira Ever Have a Healthy Relationship?
(34:20) Why Love Island?
(40:04) How Did Shakira Get on Love Island?
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(54:59) Shakira's Relationships on Love Island
(01:00:57) Shakira Talks About Ben
(01:04:27) Shakira Talks About Connor
(01:07:28) Shakira Talks About Harry
(01:13:08) Shakira Talks About Megan
(01:14:54) The Divide in the Villa
(01:22:49) Harry and Shakira's Mum
(01:27:09) Perceptions of Shakira, Toni and Yasmin
(01:31:11) What Did Shakira See in Harry?
(01:37:30) What's Next for Shakira?
(01:38:33) Most Memorable Conversation
(01:40:29) Paul's Takeaways
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“I Was Crying In The Shower!” | We're Talking Strictly Come Dancing
Three Strictly legends pull back the glittery curtain on the UK’s biggest dance show.
Oti Mabuse opens up about breaking down in the shower during the show’s most intense moments, and the pressure she felt to represent Black women in the spotlight.
Karen Hauer reflects on dancing with her ex Kevin Clifton after their breakup - and gives an honest take on the “Strictly Curse” - why emotional connections form, and how it changes relationships forever.
Ashley Roberts shares how appearing on Strictly became a tribute to her late father, and why dance remains deeply personal for her.
These are the stories behind the sparkle - raw, real, and rarely told.
We're Talking Strictly!
(00:00) Intro(00:38) Oti breaks down the ‘Strictly Curse’(05:31) Karen’s take on the ‘Strictly Curse’(15:30) What is something the audience don’t know about Strictly?(17:52) Love Better Tour Ad(18:49) How intense is being on the show?(21:40) Being on the show whilst going through the break-up of her marriage(24:47) How was it for Ashley returning to dance on Strictly?(26:34) Ashley’s favourite dance on the show
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Love Is Blind EXCLUSIVE: Kieran & Meg Reveal Truth About Their Secret Relationship
They fell in love in 7 days, got engaged without ever seeing each other, and married on national TV. In this Love Is Blind UK exclusive, Kieran and Meg reveal the full story: what the cameras showed, what they didn’t, and what really happened during the year they kept their relationship a secret.
They offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the experiment really works - from living arrangements and dating prompts to why they focused on building a genuine connection rather than chasing screen time.
From their first 8-minute pod date to a real-life wedding, their love story defied the odds. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Kieran and Meg speak candidly about trust, drama, and the emotional toll of navigating love on camera while staying true to each other off screen.Kieran & Meg share:
◽️ Why their first 8-minute date changed everything
◽️ How Kieran almost ended up on Love Island
◽️ What it was like keeping their marriage secret for a year
◽️ The real story behind the on-screen drama
◽️ How their past shaped their present-day relationship
◽️ Why they’re renewing their vows
◽️ What Love Is Blind taught them about dating with intention
Kieran & Meg, We Need To Talk.
(0:00) Intro
(1:51) Why Meg And Kieran Are On We Need To Talk
(4:35) Meg And Kieran's Relationship History Prior To Being On Love Is Blind
(10:31) How Did Meg And Kieran Come To Be On The Show?
(16:48) What's The Living Situation Like On Love Is Blind?
(18:50) How Does The Initial Dating Work On Love Is Blind?
(20:21) How Did Meg And Kieran Know They Had A Connection From The First Date?
(30:43) How The Next Stage Of The Experiment Works
(37:11) When Did Kieran Know He Loved Meg?
(43:33) The Proposal
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(55:34) How Did The Dramas On The Show Affect Their Relationship?
(01:03:35) Masculinity And Men's Behaviour On Reality TV Shows
(01:10:06) Kieran And Meg's Fashion
(01:12:47) The Marriage Circumstances On Love Is Blind
(01:17:22) Meg's Relationship With Her Father
(01:23:42) Paul's Letter To Meg And Kieran
(01:31:16) Most Memorable Conversation
(01:37:02) Paul's Takeaways
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The Conversations That Saved Our Lives | We’re Talking Suicide Prevention
TW: This episode discusses suicide and mental health in detail.
In this week's episode for World Suicide Prevention Day, we’ve brought together some of the most powerful moments from past conversations on We Need To Talk - featuring Jordan Stephens, Ella Morgan, and DanTDM - who’ve all spoken bravely about their mental health journeys.
These are not just stories of pain, but of survival. Of reaching out. Of finding light in the darkest moments. By revisiting their words, we hope to break the silence around suicide and remind anyone struggling: you are not alone.
Together, they unpack the silence around suicide and why honest conversations matter more than ever
(00:00) Intro
(01:27) Jordan's Experience of Suicide and Suicidal Ideation
(07:28) Jordan's 'Break-Up' with His Mother
(14:06) Ella's Experience of Suicidal Ideation at 16
(17:00) Ella Coming Out as Trans to Her Mum
(20:12) Dan TDM's Experience Suicidal Ideation
(22:00) Telling His Wife How He Felt
(23:45) How Therapy Helped Dan
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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.
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