Andrew Gold

heretics. | andrew gold

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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. Formerly known as Heretics, guests include Robbie Williams, Paul Gascogine, Chris Packham, Chris Williamson, David Baddiel, Richard Dawkins, Bonnie Blue, and former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.

Author

Andrew Gold

Category

Society

Podcast website

andrewgoldheretics.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

300. Heated Debate with Flat Earther David Weiss 20.08.2023

In this new episode, Andrew Gold engages in an intense conversation with Flat Earth advocate David Weiss. Uncover the arguments, theories, and controversies surrounding the Flat Earth perspective as we venture into uncharted territory. Join us for a captivating discussion that challenges conventional beliefs. #FlatEarth #Debate #QuestionTheWorld Dave's website: flatearthdave.com Andrew Gold links:...

299. Skeptical Sunday: Targeted Ads 19.08.2023

Peek behind the screen into the world of targeted ads in this Skeptical Sunday episode, as I join Jordan Harbinger on his show. From algorithms to privacy concerns, we unravel how personalized ads work and their impact on us. Tune in for a revealing exploration of the forces shaping our online journey. #targetedads #adtech #dataprivacy The Jordan Harbinger Show: jordanharbinger.com Andrew Gold lin...

298. What Aliens Look Like | Isaac Arthur 16.08.2023

President of the National Space Society @isaacarthurSFIA reacts to the congressional hearing on UFOs and aliens, commenting on Richard Dawkins' assertion about aliens and the testimony of ex-navy Ryan Graves, United States Air Force (USAF) officer and former intelligence official David Grusch. Isaac has an incredible imagination and unparalleled knowledge, making for a fascinating look into what a...

296. Charles Manson: Scientology's Puppet 09.08.2023

Ex-Scientologist Jon Atack explains how Scientology was the making of serial killer cult leader Charles Manson. Jon Atack Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI4tcSMV2kEh3BooY_XFSYQ\ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jon-Atack/e/B000AQ53YC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Andrew Gold links: http://YouTube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patr...

295. Police DELETED Footage Of What They Did To Me 06.08.2023

Zayna Iman takes us through the horrific experience she had at the hands of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) when she as arrested. It has been covered by Sky News, Channel 4 and The Independent, after the police claimed the missing hours of her time in custody are down to a corrupt disc. Follow Zayna's story on her Twitter account: https://twitter.com/ImanZayna?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eser...

294. Hasidic Community Took My Kids From Me - I Fought Back! 02.08.2023

Chavie Weisberger is back to discuss how the Hasidic Jewish community tried to take custody of her children from her before she left it. Follow Chavie on https://www.instagram.com/chavieweisberger/ Check Footsteps on https://footstepsorg.org Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold Learn...

293. Growing Up In the Shiny Happy People 30.07.2023

Jennifer Cunha had to smile throughout her childhood to avoid punishment. So, she smiled and smiled. This is the story of what was going on inside. Jen Cunha's Links: https://www.instagram.com/parrotkindergarten/ https://www.tiktok.com/@parrotkindergarten https://parrotkindergarten.com https://linktr.ee/parrotkindergarten Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andre...

292. My Parents’ Extreme Cult of ‘Child Training' 26.07.2023

Kendra Bryan grew up in one of the most disciplined and abusive cults imaginable, after her parents got hold of a book called How to Train Your Child by IBLP members Michael and Debi Pearl. This is her story. Follow Kendra on https://www.instagram.com/thekendrab/ Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreo...

291. Homeless at 18: Ex-Hasidic Jew needs our help 23.07.2023

Joseph Kraus became homeless at 18 after leaving his strict and severe ultra-orthodox community. This is his story.  Help him by offering him a job! Or, contributing to his Cash App: $JosephKraus7 or Paypal: @Kraus532 Sub to his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@josephkraus Follow his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephkraus18 Follow his TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joseph_kraus18?...

290. Skeptical Sunday: 5G 22.07.2023

Jordan Harbinger and I take a look at the conspiracies linking 5G to all sorts of weird and scary things. Follow Jordan's podcast The Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

289. The Truth About Hasidic Judaism 19.07.2023

Zalman Newfield is an academic who grew up as an ultra-orthodox Jew. He talks about leaving the extreme authoritarian sect, and the unexpected reality to life on the other side. Find Zalman's work at: https://zalmannewfield.com Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold Learn more about yo...

288. Mission Impossible: The Real Tom Cruise 16.07.2023

Claire Headley was one of the top dogs in Scientology for decades, and witnessed first hand some of the most insane and cruellest behaviour by Tom Cruise, whose new Mission: Impossible film was out last week. Follow Claire on https://www.youtube.com/@blownforgood Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreo...

287. The Fascinating World of Jewish Matchmaking 12.07.2023

Aleeza Ben Shalom is the star of Netflix show Jewish Matchmaking. I ask her about the ins and outs, and the moral dilemmas of her intriguing and surreal job. Aleeza Ben Shalom Links: https://www.instagram.com/aleezabenshalom/ https://linktr.ee/aleezabenshalom Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.co...

286. My Jehovah's Witness Stepdad Horror 09.07.2023

Lacie Jones' stepdad was an elder in the JW church. He seemed like a perfect pillar of the community... until things started to change. Follow Lacie at https://www.instagram.com/kingdomtrauma/ Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

285. Is This The End For Scientology? 05.07.2023

Aaron Smith-Levin is back to talk us through the upcoming civil law suit with Scientology after the Danny Masterson Trial brought the cult to its knees. We'll have all the inside scoops from Aaron, who is an ex-Scientologist and has sources taking us through everything from Tom Cruise and Danny Masterson to David Miscavige's role in the trial. Make sure to follow Aaron on: https://www.youtube.com/...

284. Why Scientology's Brain Washing Is So Effective: Ex-Scientologist Jon Atack 02.07.2023

Ex-Scientologist Jon Atack is back to discuss how he fell into Scientology, how he got out, and what is so dangerous about its form of brain-washing. We talk about everything from Tom Cruise and David Miscavige to L. Ron Hubbard's teeth and the cultish elements of the CoS. Jon Atack Links: https://www.youtube.com/@jonatackfamilyfriends6176 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Piece-Blue-Sky-Scientology-Dianet...

283. Wim Hof’s Methods are Killing People: Cult Leader Exposed 28.06.2023

Cult specialist Scott Carney is back to expose one of his heroes: Wim Hof. It turns out his methods of breathing and ice work...have been killing people. Scott Carney's Links: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/igu8vkJnYAb https://www.youtube.com/@sgcarney Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com...

282. Forensic Psychiatrist Investigates Warren Jeffs 25.06.2023

We continue the chat with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Sohom Das, and we discuss Warren Jeffs' case. Check Dr. Sohom Das' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/APsychForSoreMinds Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

281. Forensic Psychiatrist Investigates The Daybell Case 25.06.2023

Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Sohom Das is back to discuss the Daybell case, in which Chad and Lori Daybell ended up burying their children in the backyard after starting a doomsday cult. Check Dr. Sohom Das' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/APsychForSoreMinds Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Learn more about your a...

280. This Badly Behaved Scientologist: Katherine Spallino 21.06.2023

Katherine Spallino was born in Scientology. But her bad behaviour soon isolated her from everyone she knew, including her own mum. Get Katherine's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C1JCSRDP Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

279. The Dark Truth About The Tiger King 18.06.2023

Investigative reporter Sean Williams was looking into Joe Exotic way before Netflix Disneyfied the Tiger King. And what he found was truly shocking. Sean William Links: https://www.underworldpod.com https://twitter.com/swilliamsjourno https://www.seanwilliamswrites.com Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patre...

Uncover America’s Unknown Serial Killer with Dark Valley 16.06.2023

We’re dropping an extra episode to introduce you to a new podcast series called Dark Valley. This investigative true-crime series covers America’s unknown serial killer, told through the lens of their only surviving victim. After listening to episode #1 of Dark Valley, stream episode #2 on the Dark Valley feed by searching Dark Valley or clicking Apple or Spotify; episode #2 is OUT NOW! Learn more...

278. Inside the World of Sex Cults: Anke Richter 14.06.2023

Anke Richter was investigating the coercive and crazed world of sex cults, when she ended up getting too close to OneTaste, the sect made famous by Netflix for its OM (meditation) sessions. Anke Richter links: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anke-Richter/e/B0BH4SDQRH https://www.ankerichter.net https://twitter.com/AnkeRichter Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok...

277. David Baddiel: The Atheist Who Loves God 11.06.2023

Comedian David Baddiel talks about his new book The God Desire, musing on his and our desire to believe, why he wishes he did believe, why he loves god and why people succumb to magical thinking. Get David's new book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/God-Desire-David-Baddiel/dp/000855028X Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https...

276. From Atheism to Aliens: A Journey with Richard Dawkins 07.06.2023

Richard Dawkins and I discuss J.K. Rowling, Piers Morgan, atheism, gender theory, and evolution. Join me for an insightful and thought-provoking episode as we delve deep into the fascinating world of evolutionary biology with renowned scientist and author. Richard Dawkins Links: https://substack.com/@richarddawkins https://twitter.com/RichardDawkins Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 htt...

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