Claire Powell, Paris Fury’s manager and founder of The CAN Group, joins Society 2.0 to reveal what really happens behind celebrity headlines, crisis PR, public image and the media stories we all consume.

Known in the industry as the Wolf of PR, Claire has spent decades working with major public figures, brands and media outlets. In this episode, she explains how stories are shaped, how reputations are protected, why bad press can ruin careers, and why the public often judges people before the full truth is known.

Claire discusses her work with Paris Fury, the media attention around the Fury family, At Home With The Furys, Peter Andre, Katie Price, influencer culture, cancel culture, AI, deepfakes, brand deals and the changing relationship between celebrities, journalists and the public.

This is a rare behind-the-scenes look at how fame really works, what happens when a crisis breaks, and why the headline is often not the full story.

If you have ever wondered how celebrity PR works, how scandals are managed, or how much of what you see online is shaped by narrative, this episode gives you the side of the story most people never hear.

Get the full show notes here: https://www.society2-0.co.uk/episodes/claire-powell

• 00:00 - Introduction & The Power of PR

• 06:34 - The Road Show Era & Starting a Business

• 09:34 - Managing Peter Andre & Early Success

• 21:15 - Perception vs. Reality in the Social Media Age

• 29:30 - Cancel Culture & The Evolution of Journalism

• 48:43 - Navigating PR Crises & Client Vetting

• 01:15:40 - The Big Questions

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In Part 2 of our explosive conversation, COVID whistleblower and undertaker John O’Looney returns with even more detail, evidence, and unanswered questions.

From high-level meetings in Westminster to what he claims he witnessed first-hand, this episode goes deeper into the claims, the people involved, and what it could all mean moving forward.

Whether you agree or not, this is a conversation that raises serious questions about transparency, power, and the truth behind global events.

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In this episode of Society 2.0, we sit down with John O’Looney, a funeral director with years of experience working closely with families, coroners, and post-mortem processes.

Having worked throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, John offers a perspective grounded in what he personally witnessed during one of the most unprecedented periods in recent history.

This conversation explores the contrast between lived experience and public narrative, raising broader questions around trust, information, and how people interpret complex events.

Rather than presenting conclusions, this episode opens the door to discussion, encouraging listeners to think critically and form their own views.

Read the full show notes here, including links and references discussed in this episode: https://www.society2-0.co.uk/episodes/john-olooney

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