Brian Rose (podcaster)
Brian Rose | |
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| Born | Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Podcaster, former banker, political figure |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Founder and host of London Real |
Brian Rose (born May 1971) is a dual American-British podcaster, former banker, and political figure. He is the creator of London Real, a podcast and previously a YouTube channel, established in 2011. Rose stood as a candidate for the London mayoral and Assembly elections in 2021 under the banner of his own London Real Party.
Early life and career
Originating from San Diego, California, Rose started his professional journey in banking across New York City and London. After facing addiction challenges, including a heroin overdose in 2001, he relocated to London in 2002, where he overcame his substance issues and obtained British citizenship by 2007.
Career
Rose founded London Real in 2011, taking on roles as both host and CEO. By 2020, the platform had amassed two million subscribers and featured interviews with notable personalities such as Gary Vaynerchuk and Wim Hof. Among its most viewed content was a video focused on male sexual exercises featuring Mantak Chia.
He also conducted interviews with contentious individuals like conspiracy theorist David Icke. Icke’s unfounded assertions connecting COVID-19 to 5G technology resulted in removal of related videos from various platforms. Rose expressed opposition to censorship but clarified that he did not support every opinion presented. He maintained that COVID-19 originated naturally and supported vaccination efforts, while criticizing the UK government’s pandemic measures as excessively severe.
In addition to London Real, Rose launched an academy providing training in public speaking, entrepreneurship, and self-motivation. His "Business Accelerator" courses have attracted criticism from some former participants. As of 2020, Longstem Limited was the sole active company registered under his name.
YouTube terminated the London Real channel in September 2023.
Politics
Rose initially voted for the Democratic Party in the United States before switching allegiance to the Republican Party. He did not contest the 2016 London mayoral or the 2019 UK general elections. In 2021, he ran for both London mayor and Assembly seats representing his London Real Party.
In January 2021, Rose and six members of his team were fined due to violations of lockdown regulations during campaign filming. His political efforts drew criticism partly because of hosting David Icke on the London Real platform. He placed seventh in the mayoral election with 31,111 votes, while his party ranked 11th on the London-wide list securing 18,395 votes.
Rose also participated in the 2024 London mayoral election but finished last with a total of 7,501 votes, accounting for just 0.3% of votes cast.
Personal life
Rose is married to Mariana, who is originally from Bulgaria. Together they have two sons; Mariana also has a daughter from an earlier relationship.