The SHOCKING Truth About What Young Men Are REALLY Learning From the Internet! | Were Talking: Masculinity

Talia Mar reveals how she met Simon Minter (Miniminter), the bold social media move that caught his attention, and the truth about their first date. She shares what made Simon so attractive and why their relationship works. Yungblud opens up about his sexuality, why his relationship with Jessie Jo Stark ended, and whether he’s still in love with her today. He also reflects on self-love, identity, and what real intimacy means in relationships. Jordan Stephens shares his love story with Jayde, from their first date to overcoming intimacy issues, and how his attitude towards saying “I love you” has completely changed. Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod (00:00) Intro (00:27) How Talia Met Simon Minter (02:51) What Talia Did on Social Media to Get Simon's Attention (05:04) Talia and Simon's First Date (09:12) What Was It About Simon That Was So Attractive? (11:14) Love Better Tour Ad (12:24) Yungblud's Attitude Towards His Sexuality (13:39) Why Yungblud Can't Be in a Relationship With Jessie Jo Stark (15:11) Is Yungblud Still in Love With Jessie Jo? (18:02) Does Yungblud Love Himself Today? (19:35) How Jordan Met Jayde (22:06) Jordan and Jade's First Date (24:33) How Jordan Navigated His Intimacy Issues With Jade (25:40) Jordan's Changed Attitude Towards Saying 'I Love You' to Jade (27:23) Jordan and Jade's First Date Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Little Mix star Perrie Edwards opens up about her journey from a shy girl in South Shields to global superstardom, and for the first time, the private battles she fought along the way. From life-threatening childhood illness and years of surgery, to panic attacks so severe she couldn’t leave the house, Perrie reveals the moments that nearly broke her, and the resilience that kept her going. For the first time, Perrie shares the truth about her most painful heartbreaks, the public breakup that left her traumatised, and how toxic relationships once shaped her idea of love. She speaks candidly about meeting her fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, finding a safe and supportive relationship, and becoming a mother after experiencing a devastating miscarriage at 24 weeks. From X Factor auditions and being underestimated as a girl band, to selling millions of records and learning to redefine success on her own terms, Perrie reflects on fame, grief, motherhood, and the courage it takes to protect your peace in the public eye. Now, with her debut solo album on the horizon, she’s learning to create without pressure, embrace vulnerability, and find joy again in the music. Perrie shares: ◽ How a childhood illness shaped her love of singing ◽ The panic disorder that made her afraid to leave home ◽ Why toxic relationships once felt “normal” ◽ The grief of miscarriage and losing a baby at 24 weeks ◽ How Alex helped her find safety and love again ◽ What fame taught her about resilience and self-worth ◽ Why she’s no longer chasing chart positions with her music Perrie Edwards, We Need to Talk. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage and baby loss. We’ve included links to support charities below: Tommy’s: https://g2ul0.app.link/yiLgVePdnVb Sands: https://g2ul0.app.link/1c7K7WVdnVb 'If He Wanted To He Would' is out this Friday 22nd August! Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  (00:00) Intro (02:08) Perrie's Experience of Moving Around a Lot as a Child (05:51) Perrie's Health Issues as a Child (13:56) Perrie's Lack of Smell (19:49) How Did Perrie's Love of Singing Develop? (26:03) How Perrie Got Onto X-Factor (32:52) Tinder Ad (34:03) Love Better Tour Ad (35:08) Perrie's Time in Little Mix and Their Dynamic When They Were Making/Touring Their Music (40:27) Why Perrie Thinks Little Mix Remain the Underdog of Girl Groups (43:21) How Perrie Has Dealt With Instability in Her Life (46:49) Perrie's Relationship With Zayn Malik (56:34) How Perrie Met Her Husband Alex (01:00:43) The Difference in Dynamic Between Perrie's Relationship With Zayn and With Alex (01:07:19) How Would Perrie Describe Her Relationship With Alex? (01:09:37) How Has Having Her Son Changed Perrie? (01:11:58) Pregnancy Speculation in the Media (01:14:09) Perrie's Experience of Pregnancy and Miscarriage (01:20:53) How Alex Dealt With the Miscarriages (01:24:20) Perrie's Struggle With Panic Attacks Since Little Mix (01:30:04) Perrie's Experience of Agoraphobia (01:33:11) Perrie's New Album (01:36:25) Most Memorable Conversation (01:40:25) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tulisa reveals the details of the most shocking chapter of her life, one that forced her to sleep with a knife for protection. She opens up about the infamous sting operation that targeted her, the shocking details of who was behind it, and how it turned her world upside down. (00:00) Intro   (00:11) Tulisa and 'The Sting'   (10:13) Love Better Tour Ad   (11:18) Who Tulisa Thinks Targeted Her   (14:07) How Was the Case Resolved?   (16:40) Life After the Court Case   Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Follow Tulisa Here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/Cv7G7DkesPb  Sponsored by: Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-YT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of We Need To Talk, YouTube phenomenon TommyInnit (Tommy Simons) opens up about the truth behind going from playing Minecraft streams in his bedroom to global fame, the lessons and warnings from Mr Beast and Logan Paul, and why 15 million subscribers couldn’t fix the things that mattered most. Tommy shares the reality of becoming a millionaire at 16, the toll that fame, loss, and constant online attention took on his mental health, and how grief, anxiety, and the pressure to keep performing nearly broke him. For the first time, he speaks openly about the worst panic attack of his life, the heartbreak of his parents’ sudden split, and how losing his friend Technoblade (Alexander) changed his world forever. From 24/7 security on tour to wearing disguises in public, Tommy reflects on the extremes of internet stardom, the jealousy and self-doubt it sparked, and why learning to disconnect from the numbers may be the hardest lesson of all. Now, through stand-up comedy, music, and building real connections away from the screen, Tommy is finding his voice again, not just as a creator, but as a person learning it’s okay not to be okay. Tommy shares: ◽ The story behind his million-pound success at 16 ◽ The lessons (and warnings) from MrBeast and Logan Paul ◽ Why Technoblade’s last message means so much to him ◽ How he’s learning to separate self-worth from views ◽ The truth about the friendships he lost along the way ◽ Why love and connection matter more than any subscriber count TommyInnit, We Need To Talk. Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Follow TommyInnit here:https://www.youtube.com/@shutuplmtalking  https://www.youtube.com/@TommyInnit  (00:00) Intro (02:04) Differences Between the UK and the USA (04:59) The 'Curse' of Being an Only Child (07:42) Tommy's Experience of School (10:32) Tommy's First Forays into YouTube as 'Channel Nutpig' (15:23) Adopting the Name TommyInnit (33:24) Treatwell Ad (34:46) Tinder Ad (36:00) Setting Up 'The Dream SMP' (41:06) How Much Money Tommy Made at the Start of His Streaming Career (51:22) Love Better Tour Ad (52:26) How Tommy Dealt with His Numbers Going Down (59:46) Tommy's Experience Losing His Friend Technoblade to Cancer (1:02:38) Tommy's Take on the Allegations Surfacing About YouTubers and DreamSMP Members (1:03:45) The Series of Events That Led to Tommy's Recent Depression (1:08:09) Tommy's Diagnosis for Depression (1:18:31) A Message from Tommy's Mum (1:20:52) Tommy's Struggles with Anxiety (1:30:09) Most Memorable Conversation (1:35:17) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Treatwell: http://Treatwell.co.uk with code PAUL10 - T&Cs apply Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Get Your Tickets to the Love Better Tour: https://bit.ly/lovebetter-MP Get The Love Journal now: https://bit.ly/lovejournal-yt  SYNCID: MB01G28TXDZVAQM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul sits down with three powerful voices - YUNGBLUD, Jordan Stephens and Big Zuu - for raw, emotional and deeply personal conversations that challenge outdated ideas of what it means to be a man. In this week's episode, We’re Talking MASCULINITY. They discuss identity, emotional repression, toxic male spaces, and what young boys are really learning from the internet. ◽️ YUNGBLUD opens up about rejecting shame, owning his masculine side, and why he worries for his 12-year-old cousin growing up online ◽️ Jordan Stephens dives into emotional literacy, homophobia, and the consequences of limiting male intimacy ◽️ Big Zuu reflects on being raised by a strong woman, embracing both feminine and masculine traits - and why young men need connection now more than ever (00:00) Intro (00:49) Yungblud on the Messaging That's Been Fed to Young Men Online (04:54) Jordan Stephens on Emotional Intelligence in Today's Men (11:47) Big Zuu's Advice for Any Men Who Are Feeling Lonely and Disconnected (17:55) Paul's Takeaways Support charities: Samaritans: https://g2ul0.app.link/qcJLJLhBjTb MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/Ne9MpdtBjTb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of We Need To Talk, viral pop star Caity Baser shares the unfiltered story behind her rise - from being booed off stage to performing in front of thousands, from childhood trauma to finding her voice through music. Caity opens up about growing up on a council estate in Southampton to a £50 bet that changed her life. For the first time, she speaks publicly about being assaulted at the age of 8 - how it shaped her confidence, her sense of safety, and how it impacted her relationships. She also shares a later experience of assault by someone she thought she could trust, and how it took years to fully understand what had happened. Now, through music, community, and the safety of real love, Caity is finding new ways to speak out - not just for herself, but for anyone still learning how to process what they’ve been through. Caity shares: ◽️ Why she blocked her mum - and doesn’t regret it ◽️ The story behind her most personal song, Weight Of You ◽️ How she fell in love on a music video set ◽️ Her journey with ADHD ◽️ The meaning behind the songs on her new EP  Caity Baser, We Need To Talk. This episode includes discussions of sexual assault and child sexual assault. Please watch with care and find support charities here: The Survivors Trust: https://g2ul0.app.link/HOj44LvWZUb NAPAC:https://g2ul0.app.link/JMmqcJ90yVb Samaritans: https://g2ul0.app.link/1CRhatR7mPb  CALM: https://g2ul0.app.link/YvmzhM17mPb  MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/d72yzu7jJOb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  Follow Caity here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/OV5NPBg1yVb TikTok: https://g2ul0.app.link/7ydfxFj1yVb  Facebook: https://g2ul0.app.link/427wz4H9yVb EP Pre Save: https://g2ul0.app.link/9oiqzyL9yVb Website: https://g2ul0.app.link/oiV4DIR9yVb (00:00) Intro (02:16) Caity's Upbringing in Southampton (05:32) Talking About Emotions When Caity Was Growing Up (10:23) Caity's Brothers and Their Support of Her Music Career (12:55) Caity's 'Grandfather' (15:15) Caity's Mum and Their Relationship Dynamic (21:40) Caity's ADHD (23:33) How Caity Began Her Music Career (33:58) Caity's Performance at Reading and Leeds Festival (36:26) Why Caity's Music Is So Popular (39:17) Caity's Thoughts on the Music Industry Today (42:20) Caity on Her Current Relationship and Falling in Love (49:37) Shopify Ad (50:42) Tinder Ad (51:53) Caity's Performance at the Capital Summertime Ball (54:00) Does Caity Feel Pressure Being Dubbed 'The Voice of Gen Z'? (56:49) The Meaning Behind the Songs on Caity's New EP (1:01:00) The Meaning Behind 'The Weight of You' (1:11:17) The Meaning Behind 'Drank You Dry' (1:20:17) Paul's Parting Gift for Caity (1:23:09) Most Memorable Conversation (1:26:10) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by:Shopify: www.shopify.co.uk/needtotal  Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB  ♥️ Get The Love Journal now: https://bit.ly/lovejournal-mp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re Talking LOVE ISLAND: Three of the most unforgettable stars - Maura Higgins, Faye Winter and Megan Barton-Hanson reveal what REALLY happened on and off screen ◽️ Maura tells us why she went on the show and what happened when the cameras stopped rolling ◽️ Faye opens up about the moment that triggered over 25,000 complaints and how it broke her ◽️ Megan shares the bold decision she made before entering the villa - and how it changed everything This episode includes discussion about suicidal ideation. Please keep this in mind when deciding if, how, and when you’ll listen. CALM: https://g2ul0.app.link/uULaUXcM3Nb MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/gbuRaxjM3Nb (00:00) Intro (01:11) Maura Higgins On Aftermath of Love Island (12:36) Faye Winter on Love Island's Biggest Argument (18:57) Megan Barton-Hanson's REAL Reason For Going On Love Island Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of We Need To Talk, broadcaster, musician, and campaigner Myleene Klass shares the deeply personal story behind the headlines. From discovering her ex partner’s infidelity on her birthday to surviving four miscarriages, Myleene opens up about the private pain she carried for years - and the strength it took to keep moving forward. She reflects on the overnight fame with Hear’Say, the pressure of life in the spotlight, and the exploitation she faced behind the scenes. But through loss and hardship, Myleene transformed her grief into a powerful voice for women’s health rights, fought for legal changes, and earned an MBE for her campaigning. Myleene reveals: ◽️ The moment she caught her ex cheating with someone famous ◽️ Why her wedding day was filled with tears ◽️ How the divorce nearly broke her ◽️ The highs and lows of Hear’Say◽️ Whether there will be a Hear’Say reunion  ◽️ Her encounter with Harvey Weinstein  ◽️ Her painful journey through multiple miscarriages ◽️ How she turned grief into campaigning and earned an MBE ◽️ Why she finally believes in love again If you've ever loved, lost or felt betrayed - this conversation will stay with you. Myleene Klass, We Need To Talk. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage and baby loss. We’ve included links to support charities below: Tommy’s: https://g2ul0.app.link/yiLgVePdnVb Sands: https://g2ul0.app.link/1c7K7WVdnVb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  Follow Myleene here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/nVClu9venVb TikTok: https://g2ul0.app.link/cZTElXyenVb (00:00) Intro (02:14) Myleene's Parents and How They Met (05:09) Growing Up and Facing Racism in Great Yarmouth (09:35) Where Does Myleene's Love of Music Come From? (12:24) Myleene's Journey to Popstars (17:11) Hearsay's Catapult into Fame After Popstars Finished (20:45) Myleene's Experience of the 'Wild West' Music Industry (35:48) Myleene's Encounter with Harvey Weinstein (38:50) Returning to Classical Music Post-Hear'Say (40:53) Myleene's Experience of 'I'm a Celeb' (43:46) Myleene's First Brand Deal with M&S (48:27) Treatwell Ad (49:40) Tinder Ad (50:53) Myleene's Complicated Relationship History (53:31) How Myleene Met Her Ex-Husband (55:38) Myleene's Wedding to Her Ex-Husband (1:10:40) Myleene's Current Relationship (1:21:41) Myleene's History of Miscarriages and Her Campaigning (1:27:40) Myleene Getting an MBE for Her Campaigning (1:36:52) Most Memorable Conversation (1:42:23) Paul's Takeaways Treatwell: http://Treatwell.co.uk with code PAUL10 - T&Cs apply Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul responds to the viral Coldplay concert kiss cam moment and dives into one of the most controversial topics in relationships. In this week's episode, We’re Talking: Cheating.  We hear the unforgettable moments from guests who’ve faced infidelity in different ways: ◽️ Katie Price opens up about an ex’s shocking betrayal with her nanny, housekeeper and best friend - and answers the age old question: “once a cheater, always a cheater?” ◽️ Pete Wicks opens up about the intense aftermath of his own infidelity, from facing death threats to enduring public shaming: “I felt like a national hate figure” ◽️ Maura Higgins reveals how she confronted a cheating ex right before Love Island ◽️ Sadia Khan breaks down why people cheat and the red flags we miss (00:00) Intro (01:23) Katie Price (05:01) Pete Wicks (10:35) Maura Higgins (16:39) Sadia Khan Watch the full episodes here: Katie Price: https://g2ul0.app.link/8cjkBBX6eVb Pete Wicks: https://g2ul0.app.link/e4Sdod76eVb Maura Higgins: https://g2ul0.app.link/QDINQva7eVb Sadia Khan: https://g2ul0.app.link/kfw3lnd7eVb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of We Need To Talk, Ashley Roberts shares the real story behind The Pussycat Dolls, revealing the emotional and physical toll of being in one of the world’s biggest girl groups. She opens up about the intense pressure of the music industry, her ongoing battle with anxiety, and the personal breaking point that made her walk away from dance. For the first time, Ashley reflects on the gruelling schedules, behind-the-scenes struggles, and the moment she knew she had to put her wellbeing first. She reveals: ◽️ The real reason The Pussycat Dolls broke up ◽️ How anxiety and addiction crept in behind the scenes ◽️ The moment she knew she couldn’t keep performing ◽️ Why Strictly Come Dancing was a tribute to her dad ◽️ How moving to the UK helped her rebuild her identity ◽️ Why breathwork became a daily lifeline ◽️ How she navigated the stigma around her age-gap & why she’s never been happier Ashley Roberts, We Need To Talk. This episode touches on suicide so please watch with care. We’ve included links to support charities below: Samaritans: https://g2ul0.app.link/1CRhatR7mPb  CALM: https://g2ul0.app.link/YvmzhM17mPb  MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/d72yzu7jJOb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Support Ashley here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/lAUL4dUU9Ub TikTok: https://g2ul0.app.link/qPnK1UWU9Ub Breathwork Book: https://g2ul0.app.link/XeONyN0U9Ub (00:00) Intro (02:04) Ashley's Love of Dancing (03:25) Ashley's Experience of Moving to LA at 19 (07:07) How Ashley Joined the Pussycat Dolls (09:58) How the Pussycat Dolls Became a Global Phenomenon (16:21) Paul's Favourite Pussycat Dolls Song (17:57) The 'Structure' of the Pussycat Dolls (19:28) Why the Pussycat Dolls Reunion Never Materialised (20:46) How Much Money the Pussycat Dolls Made According to Paul (22:52) The Day-to-Day of Touring with the Pussycat Dolls and Its Effect on Ashley (26:15) Paul Has a Pussycat Dolls-Related Surprise for Ashley (28:39) The Aftermath of Leaving the Pussycat Dolls (31:10) Falling Out of Love with Dancing Post-Pussycat Dolls (33:53) Ashley's Experience of 'I'm a Celeb' (36:51) Going on Strictly and Ashley's Changing Relationship with Dance (42:28) Tinder Ad (43:33) Ashley's Dad and His Mental Health Struggles (50:53) Ashley's Advice for Anyone Who's Experienced a Loss from Suicide (53:44) Ashley's History of Anxiety and Insomnia (57:53) How Did Ashley Discover Breathwork? (1:06:58) Ashley's New Book About Breathwork (1:08:06) A Message from Ashley's Mum (1:09:54) Ashley's Relationship History (1:17:03) Ashley's Current Relationship and Her Feelings Around Age-Gap Romances (1:23:18) Most Memorable Conversation (1:31:03) Paul's Takeaways Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB  ♥️Get The Love Journal now: https://bit.ly/lovejournal-mp SyncID - MB01JMPCXOVMDJP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices