Piers Morgan Uncensored

Episode: "Why Are You GAY?" – Piers Morgan of Uganda + Pope's Brother Makes SHOCKING Confession | 2025 Review

Date: December 19, 2025
Host: Piers Morgan

Overview

This lively episode of "Piers Morgan Uncensored" is a raucous yearly review and debate panel featuring heated political predictions, reflections on culture wars, and a moving personal confession from the Pope’s brother. The episode also features an interview with Simon Kagwar, the Ugandan broadcaster of the viral "Why Are You Gay?" meme, and a poignant tribute to the late filmmaker Rob Reiner by Harry Shearer.
The panel brings together regulars and guests to analyze 2025's winners and losers and gaze forward into the turbulence and hope of 2026, all with Piers Morgan’s signature irreverence and hard-nosed debate.

Key Discussion Points

1. 2025 – The Year in Review & Panel Predictions

Participants: Piers Morgan, James Barr, Esther Krakow, Gary Buchler (Nerdrotic), Ernest Owens, Ben Ferguson

• Global Headlines:
  Piers opens (03:33–05:00) with a summary of the year's dizzying headlines: a new American Pope, Biden back in office, the reduction of recognized genders, political resignations, cultural controversies (e.g., disastrous Snow White reboot), celebrity scandals, and major political upheavals (including MAGA infighting and new JFK files release).

• Panel Introductions & Predictions for 2026 (from 04:01):

  • Ben Ferguson: Predicts Trump's approval will rise due to action against narco-terrorists:
    "He’s probably going to start hitting targets on land, taking out the terrorists…" (04:04).
  • James Barr: Playfully dodges political predictions to share "sassy gay opinions." Congratulates Piers for critiquing Trump:
    "I thought your post about him was brilliant and brave." (04:27)
  • Piers Morgan's take: Normalizes friendly critique among peers, even across political divides:
    "To me, there's nothing courageous about it. The only thing I would say to everybody is it's just better to be intellectually honest, not least to yourself... Don't let the tribe dictate to you what you should be thinking." (05:06–05:41)
  • Esther Krakow: Hopes for (and predicts) an England World Cup win; Piers discusses the odds and the era’s soccer/football culture clash (06:28–08:08).
  • Gary Buchler (Nerdrotic): Hollywood’s "woke" trajectory continues to disturb, predicts further creative bankruptcy and reliance on remakes; laments the death of unique comedies and coming-of-age films (09:15–11:34).
  • Ernest Owens: Predicts the implosion of MAGA, citing intra-party rifts and healthcare fights:
    "I think MAGA is going to implode. It's already happening..." (13:24)

Winner & Loser Debate (23:19–33:15)

• James Barr:
  • Biggest loser: Coldplay CEO (re: failed corporate/entertainment gambit);
  • Biggest winner: Taylor Swift for generosity ("She gave them $175 million worth of bonuses. Even the truck drivers got 50 grand each." 23:47).
• Nerdrotic:
  • Biggest loser: Hollywood ("horrible year…worst box office in 30 years"),
  • Winner: Taylor Sheridan for consistent hit-making.
• Ben Ferguson:
  • Loser: "Those poor fishermen off the coast of Venezuela…just trying to catch some fish with cocaine and heroin…" (25:56)
  • Winner: US cities seeing declining crime rates, credits "the President" for policies supporting law and order.
• Ernest Owens:
  • Loser: JD Vance—overexposed and (he believes) unlikely to win greater office;
  • Winner: Democratic Socialists, especially Zohran Mamdani in New York, opening national economic conversations.
• Esther Krakow:
  • Loser: Rachel Zegler for self-destructive political commentary jeopardizing studio investments.
  • Winner: "The ghost of…Jeffrey Epstein," due to new file leaks affecting UK/US elite.

2. Pop Culture & Identity Politics

The Viral Meme Revisited

• Interview/Segment (15:19–22:17):
  Piers brings in Simon Kagwar, original Ugandan TV host of the "Why Are You gay?" meme, for a tongue-in-cheek exchange. Panelists riff on sexuality, direct questioning, and cultural difference:
  • Simon’s directness is revisited:
    "Why are you gay?" (15:31, 18:24)
  • James Barr humorously subverts the question:
    "I really love sucking dick. Why are you straight?" (18:26)
  • Simon: "I was born straight and I've enjoyed being straight. I have no other option." (18:55)
  • Panel points out cultural differences in attitudes toward sexuality. Piers:
    "It's not contentious in the UK and it's not contentious in the United States. Actually, we don't really have a problem with [being gay]." (21:09)

Hollywood, Wokeism, and Moving Trends

• Panel further discusses (09:15–):
  • Frustration over endless remakes and lack of original content.
  • High praise for "Landman" and Yellowstone as evidence that more traditional (non-woke) programming resonates ("They're proper old fashioned. The men have sex with women. They're all drinking, taking drugs, having fun." – 12:06).
  • Hopes for a return to more universally appealing humor and storytelling.

3. Spotlight Interview: The Pope’s Brother Confesses

Guest: Louis Prevost, brother to Pope Leo XIV

Life as the Pope’s Sibling (35:26–51:35)

• Louis shares candidly about adjusting to his brother’s rise as “the most powerful…Catholic in the world”:
  • Felt pressure for personal behavior reflecting on the Pope:
    "It just hit me subconsciously that, you know, maybe I ought to change my ways, go back to church and start, you know, being more Catholic, being more observant…" (36:16)
• Weekly conversations with the Pope are mostly about family, not politics or Vatican intrigue:
  • "Most of the time, it's just literally family stuff...How are you feeling? Is the job getting you down? Are you doing all right?" (40:04)
• Poignant confession – Louis returns to church and asks his brother to hear his confession:
  • "When we were there in October...I asked him to hear my confession and I spilled all the beans to him about my past 50 years." (48:33–49:01)
  • Regarding the scope:
    "Everything short of murder and incest, I've probably been there, done that." (51:20)
• The impact:
  • "It was like a thousand pound weight lifted off me when I did that and got back in the good graces of the church...even with my health." (49:12–49:30)
• Louis’s Christmas Message:
  • Calls for remembering the meaning of Christmas, giving to others, and striving to live with compassion in the new year:
    "Whether you're Christian or not Christian, the spirit of the season is to be loving and friendly and warm to people." (46:43–48:10)

Panel Reaction

• Ben Ferguson: Praises the message of forgiveness and reconciliation:
  • "I hope that story...inspires someone to go back to their family and make amends." (52:22)
• Nerdrotic (Gary Buchler): Relates through his own experience as a grateful recovering addict:
  • "There is a second chance. There was for me in my life. I was homeless. I went to prison, and I was able to pull myself out of it." (53:22–54:37)
• Esther Krakow:
  • "He holds his brother in quite high estimation, because most people would not do a confessional...especially to a family member." (55:45)
• Ernest Owens:
  • Wonders how Louis’s renewed faith will shape his politics and family relations (56:22).

4. Tribute: Remembering Rob Reiner

Interview with Harry Shearer (60:34–69:44)

• Remembrance of Rob Reiner (director, actor, writer):
  • Harry Shearer (the voice of many Simpsons characters and Spinal Tap co-writer):
    • Reacts to the tragedy of Reiner’s murder by his son, Nick.
    • Remembers Reiner as an unparalleled storyteller and a versatile filmmaker:
      "His gift was storytelling and the ability to shape a story…even when improvising." (63:14–64:36)
    • Credits "This Is Spinal Tap" as his personal favorite and influential on the mockumentary genre.
    • Recalls bittersweet anecdotes, including Reiner’s change of heart about the ending of "When Harry Met Sally" after finding love with his (late) wife Michelle (65:29–67:08).
    • Criticizes Trump’s public comments about Reiner’s death as insensitive:
      "It was not beneath the dignity of the American presidency. It was beneath the dignity of a local dog catcher...the extreme narcissism of that moment seemed to me very, very fitting." (68:13–68:50)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Why are you gay?"
  – Simon Kagwar, viral meme revisited multiple times, panel laughs but uses it as a wedge into discussing how directness and norms around sexuality vary greatly depending on culture. (15:31, 18:24)

• James Barr’s response:
  "I really love sucking dick. Why are you straight?" (18:26)

• Louis Prevost on confession to the Pope:
  "Everything short of murder and incest, I've probably been there, done that." (51:20)

• Piers Morgan on honesty in public debate:
  "Just call things as you see them. Don’t let the tribe dictate to you what you should be thinking." (05:41)

• Harry Shearer on Trump's reaction to Rob Reiner’s murder:
  "It was not beneath the dignity of the American presidency. It was beneath the dignity of a local dog catcher." (68:13)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Year in Review & Predictions Start: 03:33
• Panelist Predictions (Round 1): 04:01–09:15
• Hollywood’s Woke & Creative Bankruptcy: 09:15–12:00
• Viral Meme & Simon Kagwar Segment: 15:19–22:17
• Winners and Losers of 2025: 23:19–33:15
• Pope’s Brother, Louis Prevost – Confession & Christmas Message: 35:26–51:35
• Tribute to Rob Reiner, featuring Harry Shearer: 60:34–69:44

Tone and Style

The episode is fast-paced, unsparing, humorous, and at times deeply personal. Morgan’s panelists don't pull any punches—opinions are mixed with jabs, but compassion emerges, especially in the story of Louis Prevost’s reconciliation with his faith and family, and in the closing tributes to Rob Reiner.

Summary Table

| Segment | Key Themes | Notable Quotes/Timestamps | |-----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | 2025 Review + Predictions | Culture wars, politics, honesty | "Just better to be intellectually honest... (05:41)" | | Pop Culture & Identity | Meme humor, gay rights, woke debate | "Why are you gay?" (15:31); "I really love sucking dick..." (18:26) | | Winners and Losers | Political & cultural analysis | "She gave them $175 million..." (23:47) | | Pope’s brother's confession | Faith, forgiveness, family | "Everything short of murder and incest..." (51:20) | | Rob Reiner tribute (Harry Shearer) | Legacy, storytelling, loss | "Not beneath the dignity of a dog catcher." (68:13) |

For Listeners Who Missed It

This episode captures the essence of "Uncensored": fearless debate, popular memes dissected, harsh truths about culture, and rare, moving personal testimony. If you want bold predictions, comedic relief, and unexpected vulnerability (especially in the remarkable confession from the Pope’s brother), this episode is unmissable.