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Andrew Gold

Journalist Andrew Gold talks to everyone from cult defectors and politicians to mainstream celebrities - people who’ve challenged the expected script and lived with the consequences.
Guests include Robbie Williams, Rob Schneider, Frankie Muniz, Katie Price, Evan Rachel Wood, Paul Gascogine, Chris Packham, Chris Williamson, David Baddiel, Richard Dawkins, Bonnie Blue, and former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.

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#706
Yesterday · 30 min
I Challenged Simon Schama on America’s New Muslim Leaders
Simon Schama shares some of my concerns about political Islam - so why won’t he accept my conclusion about America’s new Muslim leaders? Historian Simon Schama joins me, Andrew Gold, on Heretics to debate Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed and a question with consequences beyond America: are we underestimating political Islam, or letting our fears run ahead of the evidence? I challenge him on a possible double standard over theocracy. He challenges me on what would actually prove my suspicions. But when he asks what I would do about it, the conversation takes a different turn. We discuss multiculturalism, the progressive left, Israel, antisemitism and whether education can tackle fundamentalism. Schama also shares a childhood memory that reveals a disturbing chapter of British history. Watch through before deciding whose argument you find stronger—and tell us where you disagree. Subscribe to Heretics for more conversations that test what we believe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Saturday · 1 hr 1 min
I Exposed Russell Brand. But He's Just The Start | Daniel Sloss
Daniel Sloss was warned that speaking out about Russell Brand could cost him his career—so why did he do it? And who else was involved? Follow Daniel Sloss here: https://www.instagram.com/danielsloss Check out his live shows: https://danielsloss.com/tour The comedian joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to discuss the Russell Brand documentary, the rumours he heard on the comedy scene since he was 19, and the people who tried to talk him out of speaking publicly. But was Brand the only comedian he was hearing stories about? Sloss explains why his stand-up show X made staying silent feel hypocritical. Andrew challenges him on Brand’s intelligence, grooming gangs, media bias and religion—and asks how much anyone should risk by speaking up. Then the conversation gets personal: Netflix success, the loneliness of touring, alcohol, cannabis and recovery. Why didn’t the love of an audience help Sloss like himself—and what is the one thing he doesn’t want to pass on to his son? Subscribe to Heretics with Andrew Gold for more conversations like this. Would you risk your career to speak out? Tell us in the comments. Recorded before Russell Brand’s trial. The opening includes an update on the verdict. #DanielSloss #RussellBrand #Heretics #AndrewGold #ComedyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#704
Thursday · 1 hr 23 min
Laurence Fox: My Family Feud & Why Benedict Cumberbatch Won't Look At Me
Laurence Fox says Benedict Cumberbatch won’t look at him. Then he tells me what happened with his own brother… The Lewis actor joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to discuss the political expectations inside the acting industry—and why he believes actors have “two scripts”: the one they perform on screen and the one they must repeat to keep working. Laurence describes his encounters with Benedict Cumberbatch, the pressure on his cousin Emilia Fox to answer questions about him, and the divisions within his famous acting family. He also opens up about missing acting and the moment he decided he could no longer keep being fake. We revisit his BBC Question Time appearance, the Meghan Markle controversy and the backlash that followed. We discuss Robert De Niro, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Hollywood politics and the double standards Laurence sees in celebrity activism. Plus, Laurence explains how he devised his Oxford Union envelope stunt—and reveals why the battered acting award he brought into the studio carries a story about an old friendship. What does refusing to follow the script cost an actor: work, friendships, family—or all three? Should an actor’s political opinions affect whether they get hired? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to Heretics for more interviews exploring free speech, cancel culture and what happens behind the public image. #LaurenceFox #AndrewGold #Heretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#703
November 2 · 1 hr 13 min
The Right Is Fighting the Wrong Enemy | Young Bob
I told Young Bob I thought Britain was finished. Then I asked how far he’d go to save it… Young Bob joins Andrew Gold for a revealing interview about English identity, mass immigration, Christianity and Britain’s future. From Charlie Kirk-style campus debates to his support for Restore Britain, the 18-year-old activist explains his political beliefs—and where he thinks Reform UK is going wrong. What makes someone English: ancestry, culture or generations of belonging? What would remigration and mass deportation actually involve? And what happens if people refuse to leave? Bob describes six arrests, the impact of attacks and threats on his family, and why having an identical twin makes his public life even more complicated. He also discusses autism, loneliness and the support he has found in his fiancée, faith and community. Our conversation takes a deeply personal turn before we tackle abortion, the pro-life argument and how becoming a parent can challenge your convictions. Where do you agree with Young Bob—and what would you challenge him on? Let me know in the comments, and subscribe for more interviews. #YoungBob #AndrewGold #UKPolitics #EnglishIdentity #CharlieKirk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#702
October 29 · 41 min
Jeremy Bamber: Five Murders. Is the Wrong Man Still in Prison? | Matthew Steeples
Five family members murdered. One disputed phone call. Could Jeremy Bamber be serving life for a crime he didn’t commit? --- Matthew has recently faced homelessness. If you’re able to help, you can support Matthew via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MatthewJSteeples). Sharing this episode and leaving a supportive comment would also mean a great deal. --- Matthew Steeples joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to examine the White House Farm murders, Jeremy Bamber’s conviction and the evidence Matthew believes demands a fresh investigation. In 1985, five members of the Bamber family were killed at their farmhouse in Essex. Jeremy Bamber was convicted the following year and has consistently maintained his innocence. But a disputed account of a 6:09am emergency call raises an unsettling question: if Bamber was outside with police, who could have been calling from inside? How did an apparent murder-suicide become a murder conviction? Why does the silencer remain so fiercely contested? And what happened to evidence that might have helped establish the truth? We explore Sheila Caffell’s story, Julie Mugford’s testimony, questions about Essex Police’s handling of the crime scene, and the investigation by The New Yorker’s Heidi Blake, discussed in the Blood Relatives podcast. Matthew explains why he changed his mind about the case—and why he believes the fight over Bamber’s conviction is far from over. Could this be a miscarriage of justice? Or do the doubts fall short of overturning the verdict? Which detail deserves the closest scrutiny: the phone call, the silencer or the handling of the crime scene? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe to Heretics for more conversations with Andrew Gold. #JeremyBamber #WhiteHouseFarm #TrueCrime #MatthewSteeples #Heretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#701
October 26 · 56 min
Adam Carolla: Hollywood’s Secret Rebels Keep Coming to Me
Hollywood insiders tell Adam Carolla: “I agree with you, but don’t out me.” What are they afraid would happen if people found out? Comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to discuss the private dissent behind Hollywood’s public politics. From sitcom and late-night writers’ rooms to conversations on set, Carolla explains why he believes political conformity is a business decision—and why some people quietly agree with him while asking him to keep it secret. Subscribe to Adam's show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdamCarollaShow1 Who gets hired in Hollywood? What happens when someone reveals they voted for Donald Trump? And how much of the entertainment industry’s public moral certainty comes from conviction, career pressure or fear of being blackballed? The conversation then turns to Los Angeles and California’s decline. Carolla gives his verdict on homelessness, rising taxes, housing regulations, Gavin Newsom’s COVID restrictions and the California exodus. He explains his controversial “gynofascism” theory, while Andrew challenges him on authoritarianism, immigration and the changing identity of London and Europe. They also explore liberal elites’ distance from everyday life, the politics people take with them when they move, and Carolla’s argument that modern comfort is costing us practical skills and independence. From AI to Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and George Orwell, the discussion ends with a question: can California recover—or is it time to leave? Subscribe to Heretics with Andrew Gold for candid interviews about free speech, power, politics and the ideas people hesitate to discuss publicly. What do you think: how much does Hollywood’s public image reveal about what people inside it actually believe? #AdamCarolla #AndrewGold #Heretics #Hollywood #FreeSpeech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#700
October 22 · 1 hr 3 min
Mariana Van Zeller: I Infiltrated The People Who Profit From Death
She asked an American organ buyer whether someone had been killed for his pancreas—then he turned the question back on her… Mariana van Zeller, the Peabody and Emmy-winning investigative journalist behind National Geographic’s Trafficked, joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to discuss organ trafficking, murder for hire and the hidden networks profiting from human suffering. From an armed hitman in Los Angeles to an American buying a pancreas on the black market, Mariana shares what happened when she confronted the people inside these criminal economies. We discuss whistleblowers killed after exposing corruption, a doctor who said he worked for a cartel, and the questions organ buyers would rather avoid. The conversation also covers Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew and the treatment of powerful people—as well as a disagreement about human nature: are people born evil, or do systems create monsters? Mariana then reveals the human trafficking behind “pig butchering” crypto scams, the captives forced to scam strangers, and the celebrity impersonators who manufacture romance for money. What happens when the person trying to steal your savings is also a victim? Subscribe to Heretics with Andrew Gold for more interviews exploring power, secrecy and human behaviour. Which part of Mariana’s account surprised you most? Tell us in the comments. #MarianaVanZeller #OrganTrafficking #Trafficked #AndrewGold #Heretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 19 · 1 hr 15 min
Andrew Doyle: The West Is Falling Apart. Here’s What You Didn’t Notice
What if the West has already crossed the point of no return - and we haven’t noticed? Andrew Doyle joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to explore the fall of Rome, the future of Western civilisation, and the warning signs Britain and America could be missing. Get Andrew's book The End of Woke: https://www.amazon.co.uk/END-WOKE-Culture-Expect-Counter-Revolution/dp/1408723980/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Follow him on X: https://x.com/andrewdoyle_com The comedian, writer and broadcaster begins with something much closer to home: former friends in comedy and theatre whose behaviour left him questioning whether the culture war had changed them—or whether he had ever really known them. From the Roman Empire and Christianity to immigration, gender ideology, free speech and censorship, we examine what happens when a society stops believing in the values holding it together. Why do people you once understood suddenly seem to inhabit a different reality? Would you recognise a civilisation collapsing around you? And is America better protected than Britain? But Doyle’s warning about what we might do to “save the West” could be the most unsettling part of all. #AndrewDoyle #Heretics #FallOfRome #FreeSpeech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 15 · 56 min
Ancient Greek Expert: Was Jesus Taking Drugs? | Dr. Ammon Hillman
Dr. Ammon Hillman says the evidence is in the Bible. So I ask him to show me… Follow Ammon: https://www.youtube.com/@ladybabylon666 Following his viral appearances on the Danny Jones podcast, Dr Ammon Hillman joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to explain his extraordinary claims about Jesus Christ, ancient Greek and biblical translation. I wanted to understand how he reaches those conclusions—and whether he could back them up. We examine his interpretation of Jesus’ arrest in Mark 14:51–52, his claim about the meaning of “Christ”, and his arguments about Hebrew, the Septuagint and the origins of the Old Testament. Along the way, we get into ancient drugs, Greek mystery religions, Lucifer and demon possession. I question his claims about both Christianity and Judaism. Giving someone a fair hearing doesn’t mean sharing their beliefs—and this conversation includes plenty of pushback, disbelief and unexpectedly funny exchanges. As it goes on, even my nose becomes part of the discussion. Hillman is a classicist, author of The Chemical Muse and the creator behind Lady Babylon. But what happens when I ask him to take me from the ancient words to his most controversial conclusions? Which argument would you most want him to substantiate? Tell me in the comments, and subscribe to Heretics for more unusual guests, challenging questions and conversations you won’t forget. #AmmonHillman #AndrewGold #Heretics #AncientGreek #Bible #Jesus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#697
October 12 · 1 hr 6 min
Our Enemies Can Now Hack Our Minds - Gregg Hurwitz
Gregg Hurwitz says your nervous system is being hacked. And once a system learns your weaknesses… International bestselling Orphan X author Gregg Hurwitz joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to explore mind control, social media manipulation and the hidden forces shaping what you believe. Follow Greg here: https://x.com/GreggHurwitz From his startling claims about TikTok, pupil tracking and biometric data to troll farms operating hundreds of devices, Hurwitz describes how platforms, foreign regimes and political opportunists exploit human psychology. Why would Russia, China and Iran want to fuel BOTH sides of a culture war? And how many of the accounts influencing your opinions belong to real people? Drawing on his research inside mind control cults, Gregg explains how fear, conformity and algorithms can change our perception of reality. We also explore the psychology of liberals and conservatives, psychopaths in politics, censorship, Charlie Kirk, and the unsettling parallels with George Orwell and Aldous Huxley. Who decides what appears on your screen—and what happens after it captures your attention? Join the discussion below and subscribe to Heretics for more conversations with Andrew Gold. #GreggHurwitz #AndrewGold #Heretics #MindControl #SocialMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#696
October 8 · 58 min
How Elite Societies Secretly Control You - Mark Booth
I asked how secret societies manipulate you. The answer was much closer to home… Get Mark's books: - The Secret History of the World: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Illustrated-Secret-History-World/dp/1468315668/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 - The Secret History of the Universe: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-History-Universe-Ancient-Wisdom/dp/1918107017/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 --- Freemasons, secret rituals and powerful men behind closed doors. Mark Booth, also known as Jonathan Black, joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to explore the hidden teachings of secret societies—and the unsettling claims made about their influence. Mark describes ancient mystery schools where revealing secrets allegedly meant death, terrifying initiation ceremonies, and practices he believes can give people power over others. Yet he insists Freemasonry is fundamentally benevolent. I challenge him on what happens when powerful people decide they know what’s best for humanity. Then the conversation gets stranger: scientists practising the occult, a table that isn’t what it seems, the possibility of living in a simulation, consciousness after death, and intelligence that could be older than humanity itself. Mark is the author of The Secret History of the World and The Secret History of the Universe. Which claim surprised you most—and which would you challenge? Let me know below, and subscribe to Heretics for more conversations that question what we think we know. #Freemasons #SecretSocieties #MarkBooth #AndrewGold #Heretics #Consciousness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#695
October 5 · 1 hr 3 min
I Was Candace Owens’ Boss. What She’s Doing Is Evil - Daily Wirer Co-Founder Jeremy Boreing
Candace Owens’ former boss has a theory about her and Tucker Carlson—and it goes far beyond politics… --- Subscribe to Jeremy's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@jeremyboreing Watch The Pendragon Cycle on Amazon Prime: UK (Amazon Prime): https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.b57932f9-02b2-4d82-a34d-d6754269c3ec?ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb US (Daily Wire): https://get.dailywire.com/subscribe/pendragon/ --- Jeremy Boreing, co-founder of The Daily Wire, joins Andrew Gold on Heretics for a blunt conversation about Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, demons and the future of Britain. Having worked with Owens, Boreing gives his assessment of her relationship with truth, fame and self-interest. We discuss her claims about Brigitte Macron, her attacks on Erika Kirk, and why he believes “just asking questions” can become character assassination. He also explains his spiritual interpretation of Tucker Carlson’s account of being attacked by demons. Then we turn to immigration, high-trust societies, free speech and what Boreing calls the “third-worldisation” of social media. Is Britain importing values it once left behind? And what happens when a civilisation abandons the beliefs that helped sustain it? The conversation gets personal when I admit that I want to believe in God—but can’t make myself believe. We explore Christianity, atheism, Richard Dawkins and the fear of death, before discussing Ben Shapiro, the rise of the Daily Wire and Boreing’s King Arthur series, The Pendragon Cycle. Where does healthy scepticism end and conspiracy thinking begin? Tell me where you agree or disagree in the comments, and subscribe to Heretics for more interviews. #CandaceOwens #JeremyBoreing #TuckerCarlson #AndrewGold #Heretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#694
October 1 · 59 min
People Think I Was Canceled. I Wasn't - Sopranos Star Drea De Matteo
Drea de Matteo says she wasn’t cancelled. Then she reveals what her agent did… Check out Drea's brilliant show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheULTRAFREEPodcast The Sopranos star Drea de Matteo joins Andrew Gold on Heretics for an unfiltered interview about Hollywood, cancel culture, vaccine mandates and the cost of refusing to play along. Best known as Adriana La Cerva in The Sopranos and for her role in Sons of Anarchy, Drea describes being dropped by her agent without a phone call, facing foreclosure and turning to OnlyFans. But the question she says she was asked while caring for the woman who raised her takes this conversation somewhere much darker. We discuss Donald Trump, RFK Jr, Robert De Niro and why Drea questions Hollywood’s celebrity political endorsements. She also reveals her surprising first Sopranos paycheque and what happened when a harness snapped during a violent scene. Plus, Drea shares her views on geoengineering, religion and institutional power — before we confront what people actually mean when they call Hollywood “demonic”. How much should someone have to sacrifice to keep working in Hollywood? Share your thoughts below and subscribe to Heretics for more conversations about free speech, power and questioning the establishment. #DreaDeMatteo #AndrewGold #Heretics #TheSopranos #FreeSpeech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#693
September 28 · 1 hr 24 min
Milo Yiannopoulos Tries to Take Over My Show
After an hour of clashing with Milo Yiannopoulos, I ask one personal question - and the conversation takes an unexpected turn… Follow Milo: https://x.com/Nero Milo Yiannopoulos joins Andrew Gold on Heretics for a heated, often hilarious interview about his claims on his own preferences, his changing views on Islam, and why he regrets helping Donald Trump win in 2016. We clash over gay adoption, religion, free speech, Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson. I challenge Milo’s sweeping claims and ask where the jokes end and his real beliefs begin. We also discuss MAGA, conspiracy theories, and his account of being deported from America despite supporting ICE. Between the arguments and insults, there’s a more personal conversation about childhood, loneliness and whether making other people laugh has ever made Milo happy. Where do you think Milo is being sincere - and where is he deliberately provoking a reaction? Let me know in the comments. Subscribe to Heretics with Andrew Gold for more interviews that challenge what you believe. #MiloYiannopoulos #AndrewGold #Heretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#692
September 24 · 1 hr 16 min
Justin Hawkins Loses It With Me For Asking This
Justin Hawkins joins me to tell his extraordinary story… then things get awkward. The Darkness frontman sits down with Andrew Gold on Heretics for a conversation that gets deeply personal, uncomfortable and intense. You know the voice behind “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”—but there’s a wild story behind the rock star. In this full Justin Hawkins interview, we get into his life story, with some very awkward moments between us along the way. Watch how the conversation unfolds—and tell me which moment surprised you most. If you appreciate the madness and depth of Heretics, subscribe for more revealing interviews and conversations worth having. #JustinHawkins #TheDarkness #Heretics #AndrewGold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 21 · 55 min
I Know These Two Things | Warren Smith
Warren Smith told me death isn’t final. Then he told me the second thing he’s certain of... Warren Smith became known for questioning a student’s beliefs about J.K. Rowling. In this interview, I turn that same scrutiny on his own beliefs about God, Christianity and what happens when we die. Follow Warren Smith's brilliant channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SecretScholars What starts with his viral classroom video and the fallout from losing his teaching job becomes a deeply personal conversation about faith, evidence and consciousness. Warren describes a life-changing experience involving psychedelics, explains Jordan Peterson’s influence, and makes a claim about life after death that I have to challenge. We explore simulation theory, Richard Dawkins, Alex O’Connor and whether morality needs God. But when I explain where my own morals come from, Warren has a question for me. Can we apply the same standards of evidence to the beliefs we most want to be true? Watch the conversation and tell me who makes the stronger case—and which argument challenged your own thinking. Subscribe to heretics for interviews and debates about psychology, religion, critical thinking and the beliefs shaping our lives. CHAPTERS 00:00 Warren Smith: The J.K. Rowling Video That Changed Everything 04:58 Critical Thinking: Why Are You So Certain? 09:52 Getting Fired: The Cost of Going Viral 14:03 Jordan Peterson & the Belief I Had to Challenge 17:47 Christianity: What Does Warren Smith Actually Believe? 21:51 Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead? 24:52 What Made Warren Certain That Death Isn’t Final? 28:25 Can Personal Experience Prove God Exists? 32:01 Life After Death: What Does Warren Actually Mean? 35:09 Quantum Physics & Richard Dawkins: Evidence for God? 39:08 Why Would God Hide the Evidence? 44:54 Morality Without God: Warren Turns the Questions on Me 49:21 Self-Sacrifice: Why Do We Do Things That Feel Bad? #WarrenSmith #AndrewGold #CriticalThinking #LifeAfterDeath #GodDebate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#690
September 17 · 1 hr 1 min
He Vacationed With Diana. He Used a Hidden Bookcase To Trap Victims
He found his wife’s name in the files on Britain's Epstein. Who else knew what was happening? Documentary maker Keaton Stone joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to discuss his investigation into Mohamed Al-Fayed, the former Harrods owner who holidayed with Princess Diana. What began with his wife’s CV became a years-long search for the truth, pursued from his garden shed. The story behind “Britain’s Epstein” reaches across the Atlantic. Keaton recounts allegations involving an American ambassador’s daughter, explains how former CIA operatives working privately for Vanity Fair investigated Al-Fayed, and describes finding his wife’s name in their surveillance records. From warnings to Princess Diana to accounts of hidden corridors and a revolving bookcase, Keaton describes the world behind Al-Fayed’s public image. He discusses allegations about police, doctors and other enablers, the BBC documentary, Harrods’ response, and the more than 500 survivors he says have come forward. He also explains why, in his view, public sympathy after the deaths of Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed changed the effort to expose Dodi’s father. How did Al-Fayed escape accountability during his lifetime—and who still holds the evidence that could help survivors today? Subscribe to Heretics for more conversations that hold powerful people to account. CHAPTERS 00:00 The CV That Started the Al-Fayed Investigation 04:42 Al-Fayed, Harrods and Princess Diana 08:04 Diana, the Queen and the American Connection 11:34 Why the Al-Fayed Investigation Stalled 15:29 Former CIA Operatives and the Name in the Files 18:42 What Happened to Keaton Stone’s Wife? 23:39 Hidden Corridors and a Bookcase That Moved 26:26 Why His Wife Wished She’d Never Told Him 29:04 Trying to Expose Al-Fayed Before He Died 32:25 Why Did the BBC Take So Long? 35:33 What Has Really Changed at Harrods? 38:27 The Police Email That Exposed Survivors’ Details 41:08 What Did the Police Already Know? 45:02 Why Were Doctors Examining Harrods Staff? 50:16 How Young Were Al-Fayed’s Alleged Victims? 54:08 Who Still Holds the Missing Evidence? #MohamedAlFayed #PrincessDiana #Heretics #KeatonStone #Harrods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 14 · 1 hr 26 min
He Tried to Kill His Dad. Now He Fights Radical Islamists | David Wood
David Wood tried to kill his dad - but what he thought it would achieve is even more disturbing… Known for his Islam debates on https://www.youtube.com/@apologeticsroadshow, Dr David Wood joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to discuss the life behind his public reputation: attempted murder, prison, manipulation, Christianity and radical Islamism. “You’re all puppets.” How do you make someone follow your plan while believing it was their own idea? Wood explains his former worldview, his antisocial personality disorder, and an uncomfortable question: can someone change their behaviour without ever feeling guilt? Andrew challenges him on Christianity, evolution and belief in God. Then the conversation turns to his friendship with Nabeel Qureshi, the death threat Wood says followed Nabeel’s conversion, and the risks of leaving Islam. Wood also sets out his “three stages of jihad” argument. Why does he think Western leaders and journalists are failing to understand radical Islamism—and does he see Britain and Europe as a warning for America? Where do you agree with David - and where would you challenge him? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe to Heretics for more interviews with Andrew Gold. Chapters: 00:00 Why did David Wood try to kill his dad? 03:31 What happens when you don’t feel what others feel? 08:55 “You’re all puppets”—where does that lead? 14:37 Why choose his own father? 18:21 His father survived—but what did he remember? 23:08 Can you change without feeling guilt? 27:16 Could psychopathy ever be an advantage? 30:40 How do manipulators keep you hooked? 35:18 What if your “idea” was planted? 39:36 His best friend died. His first thought? 43:08 What finally made him cry? 46:23 The Christian he couldn’t beat… 51:22 He read the Bible to win. What changed? 56:28 Why doesn’t God make himself obvious? 1:01:49 Could he explain away the resurrection? 1:07:00 Why did he turn to debating Islam? 1:10:39 Leaving Islam: what could it cost? 1:14:17 Why are some ex-Muslims staying silent? 1:17:39 The “three stages of jihad”—what comes next? #DavidWood #Heretics #AndrewGold #IslamDebate #Psychopathy #Christianity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 10 · 1 hr 6 min
Chris Hansen: Why To Catch a Predator Really Ended
Chris Hansen joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to go inside To Catch a Predator: the confrontations, the excuses, and the discovery that changed everything about one suspect’s sob story. With Robert Pattinson playing Hansen in A24’s upcoming film Primetime, hear from the real man behind “Have a seat”. From the original Dateline NBC investigations to Takedown with Chris Hansen, we explore how the stings work, why suspects who refuse to speak to police will talk to Chris, and why men who recognise the show still walk through the door. Hansen discusses his Roblox investigation, his concerns about child safety online, and the disturbing cases involving people in positions of trust. What happens before he steps into the room—and how does he know when to intervene? Andrew challenges Chris on entrapment and the uncomfortable relationship between justice and entertainment. Chris also gives his account of the Texas prosecutor’s death, explains why he believes To Catch a Predator ended, and revisits the infamous pizza encounter with Jeff Sokol. Watch Takedown with Chris Hansen: TruBlu Find Chris’s podcasts and channels: Official links CHAPTERS 00:00 The Questions Chris Hansen Had to Answer 03:12 He Rented a House. Then 17 Men Arrived. 06:37 Why They Refuse the Police—but Talk to Him 10:13 Why He Can’t Do the Same Show in Britain 14:05 He Seemed Sorry… Then They Checked His Backpack 19:25 What His Roblox Investigation Uncovered 23:34 The Moment He Decides to Walk In 26:56 Why Did He Bring Two Happy Meals? 30:11 The Men You’d Never Look Twice At 33:18 A Police Lieutenant. A Teacher of the Year. 36:24 The Messages That Keep Him Going 39:29 Are These Stings Creating Crimes? 44:34 Children’s Safety—or Everyone’s Freedom? 48:57 The Prosecutor’s Death—and What Followed 52:02 Why Did To Catch a Predator Really End? 57:15 What Happened to the Infamous Pizza Guy? #ChrisHansen #ToCatchAPredator #Heretics #AndrewGold #TrueCrime #Primetime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 7 · 1 hr 19 min
We Laughed at Them. Then They Took Over - Gavin McInnes (Vice Media & Proud Boys)
Gavin McInnes, VICE co-founder and Proud Boys founder, joins Andrew Gold on Heretics for an explosive interview about who took over our culture—and how we let them. We laughed at them. Then they took over. Gavin’s theory begins with the outsiders who became powerful—and ends with a society where he believes the wrong people are making the rules. --- Follow Gavin McInnes' work on: https://censored.tv --- He gives his account of the bitter VICE split, the corporate money behind its transformation, and how rebellion became establishment. We discuss free speech, cancel culture, masculinity, class, immigration and the Proud Boys. I question him about racism, the people he defends, and where he draws the line. Along the way: Tommy Robinson impressions, an outrageous airport confession, Nick Fuentes, the disappearance of local culture, and the story behind Gavin’s ankle tag. This may be the most offensive interview I’ve ever done. You’ve been warned. CHAPTERS 00:00 You’ve Been Warned 04:04 My Problem With VICE 08:05 How VICE Pushed Out Its Own Co-Founder 13:27 The VICE Split Gets Personal 17:34 The People Who Ruin Everything 23:10 We Laughed at Them. Then They Took Over 26:51 What Happens When Resentment Gets Power? 31:10 Gavin’s Unfiltered Take on Tommy Robinson 34:49 The Airport Confession That Left Me Stunned 38:17 His Explosive Theory About Britain’s Elite 41:21 “They Made Us Racist” 45:04 I Asked Him Where He Draws the Line 51:03 Nick Fuentes: The Friendship He Defends 55:18 Would He Make Me Leave Britain? 58:27 Why Everywhere Is Starting to Look the Same 1:03:15 The Price of Reading the Wrong Book 1:07:17 The Killer He Knew 1:11:40 The Real Reason He Can’t Drink Is Gavin onto something—or has he gone too far? Tell me the moment you agreed with him, or the moment he lost you. Subscribe to Heretics with Andrew Gold for more interviews that challenge what you think. #GavinMcInnes #AndrewGold #Heretics #VICE #FreeSpeech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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