After being shut out of Hollywood, Rose McGowan explains how she was forced to step away - and slowly rebuild her life on her own terms.

Rose speaks openly about her experiences in Hollywood, the cost of refusing to stay silent, and how leaving the industry became part of reclaiming her creativity, identity and sense of self. Rose was one of the first to go public with claims of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein, and she explains how she was allegedly raped by the movie producer at the age of 23 - and what it cost her to speak out. She reflects on the severe personal and professional consequences that followed.

Content warning: this conversation includes discussion of sexual assault.

From being raised in a cult in Italy to navigating Hollywood, she reflects on how early experiences shaped her instincts around control, belonging and survival. She also speaks about what came after: the unexpected support she found through fans and Comic-Con, stepping away from the US to recover in Mexico, reconnecting with creativity through music, and why reclaiming her real name - Rosa - feels like coming home.

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(00:00) Intro

(02:23) How Does Rose Identify?

(03:39) 'The Children of God' and the Circumstances of Rose's Upbringing

(04:31) How Do You Define a Cult?

(06:47) Rose's Father and His Role Within 'The Children of God'

(09:31) The Beginnings of Rose's Career in Performance

(12:05) The British Court Ruling on 'The Children of God'

(14:22) How Rose Left 'The Children of God' and Her First Experiences in the USA

(19:32) Rose's Friction With Her Mother's Partners

(22:42) Rose's Experience With Her Father in the USA

(24:35) Rose's Perspective of Herself as a Teenager

(26:12) Being Forced To Go To Rehab at 13

(29:59) How Rose Left Rehab and What She Did Afterwards

(33:22) Rose's Attraction to Performing

(34:25) How Rose's Relationship With Her Father Developed During Adolescence

(38:42) Paul Surprises Rose With a Photo

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(43:11) How and Why Rose Moved to Hollywood

(52:19) Rose's First Featured Film Role

(55:35) Rose's Early Experiences of Hollywood's Inner Workings

(58:29) How Rose Met Harvey Weinstein

(01:01:52) Rose Details Her Encounter With Harvey Weinstein

(01:07:11) How Weinstein Covered His Tracks

(01:16:45) Sexual Assault and Its Prevalence in Society

(01:23:35) Rose's Relationship With Marilyn Manson

(01:32:11) How Rose Joined Charmed

(01:40:00) Fame During Charmed and How Rose Dealt With It

(01:42:27) Rose's Relationship With Robert Rodriguez

(01:49:47) What Led Rose to Activism and the MeToo Movement

(01:59:24) How Rose Felt When Harvey Weinstein Was Convicted

(02:03:39) Rose on Public Perception of Her

(02:04:54) How and Why Rose Moved to Mexico

(02:07:40) How Rose Bounced Back From Health Issues During Covid

(02:08:17) Rose's Unexpected Entry Into the UK Music Scene

(02:12:39) What Rose Would Tell Her 12-Year-Old Self

(02:13:59) Most Memorable Conversation

(02:18:34) Paul’s Takeaways

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Can 7 minutes a day really transform your life? Sadhguru challenges everything we think we know about happiness, meditation and fulfillment - and shares his perspective on why most people are suffering not because life is difficult, but because their intelligence is working against them.

Spiritual leader and yogi Sadhguru explains how he understands stillness, joy, and inner balance, and why he believes life is not a problem to be solved.

He offers his take on modern meditation, manifestation, and self-improvement - suggesting that real well-being begins with learning how to work with your own inner chemistry, rather than changing the world around you

Sadhguru shares:

◽ What meditation really is and why many people misunderstand it|

◽ The hidden dangers of knowing too much and how it limits us

◽ Why bliss is far greater than any fleeting pleasure

◽ His approach to starting meditation in as little as 7 minutes a day

◽ Why manifestation isn’t just about positive thinking

◽ The one habit that unlocks true well-being

◽ Why understanding and mastering your own mind is key to lasting joy

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(04:04) Sadhguru's Definition of a Guru

(07:07) Sadhguru's Unconventional Lifestyle

(08:12) How Did Sadhguru Become a Guru?

(11:20) What's Stopping People Gaining Inner Fulfilment?

(20:20) Sadhguru's Relationship With Meditation

(28:11) Sadhguru's Take on Manifestation

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(37:58) Sadhguru's Advice for Showing Up as Your Authentic Self

(41:40) The UK's Views Toward Karma

(44:46) Sadhguru Helps Paul Improve His Meditation Techniques

(55:51) How Do We Know We're on the Right Path?

(57:58) Sadhguru's 'Heaviest Moment'

(59:18) Sadhguru's Advice for People in 2026

(01:02:00) Most Memorable Conversation

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Paul reflects on the unforgettable moments that shaped the show so far. From candid conversations with stars like Yungblud, Gabor Maté, and Holly Hagan, to the raw honesty of Kerry Katona, this episode offers a heartfelt look at the topics that matter most.

Paul shares his favourite reflections, the wisdom that stayed with him, and the surprising insights that challenged his perspective on life, love and grief.

It’s a celebration of connection, growth, and the power of vulnerability, all wrapped up in the spirit of the season. Even in the chaos of the holidays, there's always room for reflection, healing and a little laughter.

We're Talking, Our Favourite Moments So Far!

(00:00) Intro

(01:28) Yungblud on Falling in Love With Someone Multiple Times

(04:09) Gabor Teaches Paul About Childhood Trauma and Its Effects on Adulthood

(09:19) Nadiya Reveals How She Felt Like an 'Alien' in the Bake Off Tent

(13:16) Kerry Talks About Her Lowest Ebb in Atomic Kitten

(18:04) Paul and Holly on How Grief Has Affected Them

(22:57) Mel Robbins Explains Her History With ADHD and Memory

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Radio DJ and Presenter Tyler West sits down with Paul for a raw and emotional conversation about the life-defining moments that have shaped him. From witnessing a brutal attack at just 14 years old to his rise on Strictly Come Dancing and his relationship with girlfriend Molly Rainford, Tyler shares the untold stories of the struggles he’s overcome and the resilience he’s built in the face of unimaginable challenges.

Tyler opens up about the harrowing impact of witnessing a violent attack right outside his bedroom window and how it shaped his mental health for years. For the first time, he talks about the dark thoughts he kept hidden from his mum.

He reflects on his journey from the streets of Sutton to landing a spot on CBBC, eventually competing on Strictly Come Dancing, where he met the love of his life, Molly Rainford. Tyler reveals the struggles that followed the high of Strictly, including the emotional crash that no one talks about after the limelight fades.

Tyler shares:

◽The shocking details of a crime he witnessed and how it haunted him for years

◽His relationship with his brother and how they communicate their emotions openly 

◽How he met girlfriend Molly Rainford on Strictly and fell in love

◽The crash he faced after Strictly and the hidden realities of fame

◽The truth about their time on Race Across The World with Molly

◽How he's feeling about taking over the KISS Breakfast Show

◽Why he believes mental health awareness is crucial and how he’s advocating for change

Tyler West, We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro

(01:56) Paul and Tyler's Connection Through Sutton

(02:37) What Was the Sutton Tyler Grew Up In Like?

(06:27) What Did Tyler Learn About Love From His Family?

(08:22) Paul Shows Tyler a Photo of Him as a Baby

(09:06) Tyler's Relationship With His Mother as a Child

(11:19) Tyler's Relationship With His Brother Growing Up Through to Adulthood

(14:25) Paul Surprises Tyler With a Letter From His Brother

(17:29) How Tyler's Father Re-Entered His Life at 14 Years Old

(18:53) Tyler Discusses the Murder He Witnessed as a Teenager and How It Affected Him

(26:55) Tyler's Lowest Ebb After His Traumatic Experience

(30:43) Statistics on Knife Crime

(31:40) Tyler's Experience of the Ensuing Court Case

(34:26) What Could Have Made Tyler's Experience Better?

(35:58) Top Things Tyler Thinks Could Change the Knife Crime Epidemic

(38:07) Tyler's Experience Growing Up Mixed Race in the UK

(43:21) How Tyler Found His Voice and Began His Presenting Career

(51:17) Paul and Tyler Talk About Authenticity in Front of the Camera

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(56:40) Tyler's Experience of Being on Strictly

(01:01:20) Tyler's Experience of Being on Race Across the World

(01:11:38) How Tyler First Met His Partner Molly

(01:21:13) Paul Shows Tyler a Message From Molly

(01:24:24) Tyler’s Advice for Anyone Struggling to Open Up and Find Their Voice

(01:29:22) Tyler’s Relationship With King Charles III and The King’s Trust

(01:32:37) Tyler’s Proudest Moment of His Career

(01:33:55) The Future for Tyler and Molly

(01:36:23) Most Memorable Conversation

(01:40:19) Paul’s Takeaways

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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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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?

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(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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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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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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(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

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(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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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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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

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(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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