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Brenden Durell on Too Hot To Handle, Filming in Turks and Caicos, and the Conch Pistol | Talkin' Turks Ep. 1
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Brenden Durell, known from Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle, joins native Turks and Caicos Islanders and the Hosts of Talkin' Turks, Gabriel Saunders and Quinn Higgs for an unfiltered conversation about filming in the Turks and Caicos Islands, what really happens behind the cameras, and why the show feels perfectly at home in paradise.
Brenden reflects on his most memorable moments from Too Hot To Handle—including a behind-the-scenes story with Patrick Mullen—while opening up about his journey in health, mindfulness, and intimacy coaching. He also shares his vision for a Turks and Caicos wellness retreat inspired by the islands’ natural beauty and local traditions, from exploring the Cheshire Hall Plantation with Dr. Della Higgs to visiting the Junkanoo Museum and discovering the islands’ history and spirit.
The conversation celebrates the people and culture that make Turks and Caicos special, touching on creativity, heritage, and the growing influence of the islands on a global stage. From custom designs by fashion designer, Demeko Williams to the deeper connections between Turks and Caicos and West African heritage, the episode captures the warmth, humour, and authenticity that define Talkin’ Turks—including the now-famous conch pistol moment that had everyone laughing.
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Chapters
1. Brenden Durell on Too Hot To Handle, Filming in Turks and Caicos, and the Conch Pistol | Talkin' Turks Ep. 1 (00:00:00)
2. Turks and Caicos TV and the Origin of Talkin’ Turks (00:00:48)
3. What’s Changed Since Filming Too Hot To Handle Season 3 in Turks and Caicos (00:03:34)
4. How Brenden Durell Got on Too Hot To Handle (00:04:31)
5. Brenden Durell’s Thoughts on Too Hot To Handle Season 6 (00:06:50)
6. Brenden’s Favourite Season of Too Hot To Handle (00:07:42)
7. Brenden’s Favourite Moment with a Too Hot To Handle Contestant (00:07:59)
8. Brenden on Cacao and His Wellness Work (00:09:42)
9. Visiting the Cheshire Hall Plantation with Dr. Della Higgs (00:14:23)
10. Visiting the Junkanoo Museum with Kitchener “Kitch” Penn (00:16:34)
11. Custom Shirts by Turks and Caicos Designer Demeko Williams (00:19:04)
12. Global Retreats and Intimacy in the Jungle (00:19:54)
13. How a Wellness Retreat Could Work in Turks and Caicos (00:21:43)
14. Bush Medicine, Preserving Culture, and Plant Medicine (00:22:56)
15. The Duke of Edinburgh Program and a Retreat in Turks and Caicos (00:25:18)
16. Why Influencers Are Drawn to Turks and Caicos (00:28:02)
17. “An Evening of Wellness” at H2O Life.Style.Resort (00:29:12)
18. Normalizing Wellness (00:34:01)
19. How Brenden Got Into Health and Wellness (00:35:38)
20. Is Too Hot To Handle Scripted or Edited? (00:39:23)
21. Which Too Hot To Handle Contestants Brenden Is Closest With (00:40:59)
22. Should Too Hot To Handle Keep Filming in Turks and Caicos? (00:42:12)
23. Contestants Brenden Wishes He Spent More Time With (00:46:35)
24. Mental Health Support for Too Hot To Handle Contestants (00:47:08)
25. 3 Influencers Brenden Durell would pick to spend a week with Talkin’ Turks Co-Hosts, Gabriel Saunders and Quinn Higgs (00:48:46)
26. Brenden’s Favourite Restaurant in Turks and Caicos (00:50:19)
27. The Conch Pistol and Its Reputation as an Aphrodisiac (00:53:23)
28. Ordering Crackpot Kitchen’s “Nectar Del Amor” by Mistake (00:55:57)
29. Onyx Charters’ Jet Cars and Must-Try Experiences in Turks and Caicos (00:59:55)
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