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

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Society

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andrewgoldheretics.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

275. Jon Ronson on The Debutante Turned Nazi 04.06.2023

Jon Ronson is back on the show to discuss Carole Howe, a woman whose series of bad decisions led her into the heart of white supremacy. But could she have stopped the Oklahoma Bombing? Check the Debutante here: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Debutante-Audiobook/B0BV18S28C Follow Jon Ronson: https://twitter.com/jonronson http://www.jonronson.com Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http:/...

274. Danny Masterson VERDICT: Scientology Will Be Furious 01.06.2023

The verdict for Danny Masterson, the actor from That '70s Show, is in. And it isn't looking good for him or scientology. This is just a quick update from me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

273. Unmasking Deception: Inside the Daybell Case with Investigator Mike King 31.05.2023

Veteran police investigator Mike King from Profiling Evil sheds light on the chilling details of the notorious Daybell crime case. Join him as he dissects the perplexing disappearance of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, unraveling the layers of deceit and the shocking events that unfolded. With insider insights and expert analysis, this episode offers a gripping exploration of one of the most haunting an...

272. Scientology Took My Mom From Me To Destroy Me 28.05.2023

Claire Headley is one of the highest ranking former scientologists to grace the On the Edge with Andrew Gold podcast. She talks about the secret language inside, the whereabouts of the leader's wife Shelly Miscavige, exposing the worst scientologists, starting auditing at 14, being in the SEA ORG at 16, and losing her mom to the cult. Check Claire's and her husband Mark's channel: https://www.yout...

271. My Punjabi Family Did This To Me 24.05.2023

Nina Aouilk is a survivor of one of the most awful upbringings imaginable. This is her story, and she is brave and eloquent in telling it. Nina Links: https://endhonourkillings.org https://ninaaouilk.com https://www.instagram.com/londonslifecoach/ Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold Lear...

270. My Boyfriend Uploaded Me to Pornhub Without My Consent 21.05.2023

Victoria Galy trusted her boyfriend. But she had no idea what he was up to when she was asleep...and would never have imagined where photos and videos of her would land. Her story begs the question: can you really trust anyone? Get 20% off and free shipping with the code EDGE at Manscaped.com. Victoria Galy links: Petition https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-victoria-galy Website www.justiceforvi...

269. The Sex Trafficker's Wife 17.05.2023

Amanda Quick thought she had the perfect family life. One call in the middle of the night changed everything, and her life turned upside down. What followed is unimaginable for most of us. Amanda Links: Get Amanda's incredible memoir: https://shorturl.at/gFQTW https://www.facebook.com/amandaquickhealing/ https://www.instagram.com/amandaquickhealing/ https://www.tiktok.com/@amandaquickhealing Andre...

268. Death by...Meditation! 14.05.2023

Scott Carney is the writer of the Enlightenment Trap - we’re going to get into the really dark side of meditation - and the horrible and unexpected things that have happened to people in the pursuit of spiritual transcendence. Scott Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3PyxGKt94kLzVqkkjEgRFw https://www.scottcarney.com/the-enlightenment-trap Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://...

267. Why You Really Can’t Be Gay In Scientology 10.05.2023

Gay ex-Scientologist Nora Ames describes the difficulties of growing up gay in Scientology and the truth about the sexualities of Tom Cruise and John Travolta. Follow her channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXr4gh-NJ3CbHV6RUZOVGxw Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold Learn more...

266. Coronation Special: Debate on Meghan & Harry 07.05.2023

Royal historian Dr. Tessa Dunlop is on the show today to debate with me about Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and the rest of the Royals. And here is the way that Meghan could use Archie to distract from the crowning of the new king.  Get Tessa's book Elizabeth & Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage, and Monarchy here: https://t.co/MROkaX2FoB Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://inst...

265. Scientology Tried To Take My Mum From Me 03.05.2023

Dani Armando reveals her experience in scientology school as a kid before they tried to take her mum from her. Follow her: https://www.instagram.com/swiperightbby/ & https://www.youtube.com/@Swiperightbby 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 megapho...

264. Buck Angel - A Unique Take On Trans 30.04.2023

Famous transsexual Buck Angel was kind enough to grace my stage and lay down the truth about his experience of being trans, and trans ideology. The former porn star was born a woman, and now identifies as a man despite not having bottom surgery. Yet, he has a surprising view on trans ideology, and criticises both sides for their lack of nuance in tackling what he calls gender dysphoria. Buck regul...

263. The Mormon Exposing Abuse in the Church 26.04.2023

Nemo the Mormon is a current Mormon who is fighting to expose financial and sexual abuses in the church. Unlike many defectors I speak to, Nemo still considers himself a part of the religion, and is a rare (or so I thought) example of a British Mormon. Follow his brilliant channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/NEMOTHEMORMON This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try...

262. The 6-Year-Old Girl TORTURED By Scientology 23.04.2023

Kelli Copter has overcome one of the strangest and most abusive childhoods imaginable to be a well-rounded, lovely person. Here, she tells me about the bizarre tests carried out on her by her parents, who used a kind of 'squirrel' scientology. Follow her amazing channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6q1t92tB_nPPWkW76Gzeww --- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a...

261. The Unlikely Story of the Black Hasidic Jew 19.04.2023

Sara Braun is in the unusual situation of being both black and ultra orthodox Jewish. How did this come about? Who in her family was Jewish? And how does she fit her extravagant, curious and outlandish personality with the insular, secretive and traditional sect? She's absolutely wonderful, so please leave a like, and get her book, That Black Hasidic Lady: A memoir of a dark-skinned Hasidic woman....

260. Mormon Purity Culture & Me: Shelise Ann Sola 16.04.2023

Shelise Ann Sola takes us into her life as a Mormon, and why she left the church. In particular we talk about chastity, sex, guilt, shame, cultishness and a bishop who said some pretty horrible things. --- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ontheedge and get on your way to being your best self.  --- Check out Shelise's brilliant Cults to Consc...

259. Inside The Secretive Hasidic Jewish Community 12.04.2023

Frieda Vizel is in the unique position of having left the extremely devout Hasidic Jewish community - while still remaining in touch with it through her work as a tour guide of the area in New York. While I've done episodes with defectors who spoke entirely negatively about the sect, this was a chance to hear a different perspective, and I found it absolutely fascinating speaking with Frieda. Subs...

258. FREE BONUS EP: Danny Masterson's update | with Aaron-Smith Levin 10.04.2023

This is a rare free bonus episode to see if it might tempt you to sign up on http://patreon.com/andrewgold (the patreon version won't have ads, of course!) Aaron is back to talk about Danny Masterson's trial. Danny was an actor from the 70s Show and is facing 45 years to life in prison after being charged with three counts of rape in June 2020. Aaron Smith-Levin links: https://www.youtube.com/c/Gr...

257. The Hidden Horrors of the 12 Tribes | Tim Elliott 09.04.2023

Tim Elliott takes us deep into the 12 Tribes cult who are destroying lives around the world. Check out his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-tribe/id1533629268?i=1000603096934 Tim Eliott links: https://twitter.com/TimElliottSMH https://www.instagram.com/TimElliottSMH/ Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgo...

256. I Lost Both My Sons To A Very British Cult 05.04.2023

Every mom's worst nightmare: Rani Singh is a BBC reporter and former actress who found that both her sons - in their 30s - had left her for a cult known as the Lighthouse International. A BBC documentary is being released at the same time as this episode to shed light on the cult, which has been ruining the lives of countless individuals who signed up. Rani's sons have now disowned her, refused to...

255. Whistleblower: How Elites Are Getting Richer 02.04.2023

Whistleblower the Rebel Accountant explains exactly how the richest and most elite in our society are getting even richer. The rules seem to be set up to suit them, and stacked against the rest of us. Get his new book Taxtopia. If you’re looking for a simpler and cost-effective supplement routine, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your fir...

254. Fighting Child Sacrifice In Haiti 29.03.2023

Susie Krabacher is the founder of Haiti Children, and has provided care and education to abandoned, orphaned and disabled children. If you’re looking for a simpler and cost-effective supplement routine, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to http://athleticgreens.com/ONTHEEDGE Give to her org: https://haitichildren.or...

253. Meghan Markle: The Inside Story 26.03.2023

Journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis is back, this time to discuss her insider knowledge of the story behind Meghan Markle. She talks about her childhood, her parents and her siblings, to piece together the past of Prince Harry's wife. If you’re looking for a simpler and cost-effective supplement routine, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your f...

251. Julia Haart: From Ultra Orthodox Jew to Reality Star 23.03.2023

Julia Haart is now a fashion mogul and reality star. But she grew up in an ultra orthodox extreme religious sect, and had to learn everything to adapt. Get her book Brazen: https://brazenbook.com/# If you’re looking for a simpler and cost-effective supplement routine, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgre...

250. How scientology is taking over Hollywood 20.03.2023

Ex-Scientologist Aaron Smith-Levin reacts to incredible new revelations about Tom Cruise, Scientology & Hollywood. It appears that his long time collaborator Chris McQuarrie LIVES with Tom Cruise's daughter in the SkyView scientology building in Clearwater, Florida Sub to Aaron's brilliant channel: @GrowingUpInScientology Aaron Smith-Levin links: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowingUpInScientology ht...

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