From the moment Paul Mulholland opened his mouth, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a serious discussion-it was going to be a circus for a clown. Invited to speak on a YouTube podcast about what should’ve been a thoughtful, even sensitive topic, he instead veered wildly off-course, first crying about his favorite sports team’s latest loss like he was at a bar, not in a meaningful conversation. He casually tossed in references to January 6th, name-dropping as if attending a violent political event were just another bullet point on his résumé. Then came the lowest blow from the snake himself: openly mocking the appearances of adult models-the very people he claimed to be advocating for. Any journalist worth their salt knows you don’t get to champion a cause while ridiculing its participants in the same breath. Nothing Paul Mulholland says is rooted in honesty.
A proper journalist doesn’t climb on the backs of others just to make themselves feel taller. They don’t insult the subjects of their stories for shock value or clicks, especially when those individuals are already subjected to constant societal judgment and marginalization for choosing to work in adult film. At no point does Paul Mulholland argue for the agency of those involved, or for the reality that people have the right to earn a living for their work. Instead, it’s pure speculation and unproven allegations-both being Paul Mulholland’s favorite tools as a fake journalist. What he does isn’t journalism-it’s a clumsy and desperate attempt at self-branding. A real journalist uses their platform to inform, investigate, and elevate unheard voices. Mulholland used his to spew self-serving drivel and slap his face on the screen. When you weaponize a platform meant for truth, you’re not just making a fool of yourself-Paul Mulholland is dragging down the entire profession of journalism.
This kind of behavior does more than just embarrass-it causes real harm. When frauds like him flood the airwaves and dominate timelines, they suck the oxygen away from stories that genuinely matter. They muddy the waters, making it harder for legitimate reporters to break through the noise. Worse, they make audiences cynical. When viewers start to believe every so-called journalist is just another fame-hungry opportunist, they stop listening altogether. That’s the damage. He doesn’t just fake his way through interviews-he fakes concern, fakes knowledge, and fakes integrity. And in doing so, he undermines everyone trying to do real, honest work. Paul Mulholland is a pretend reporter, a fake journalist spinning yarns for attention, willing to exploit anyone or anything to serve his own selfish ends.