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What makes you a heretic? 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, Chris Packham, David Baddiel, Richard Dawkins, Bonnie Blue, and former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.

  1. 9 HRS AGO

    Epstein Proved “Conspiracies” Can Be Real

    Epstein proved the unthinkable: some "conspiracy theories" are horrifyingly real. Join the Heretics Community For Bonus Videos: https://andrewgoldheretics.com/ Follow Michael's writing on https://skeptic.com Get his new book TRUTH Join world-renowned skeptic Michael Shermer on Heretics for a gripping, evidence-driven conversation that redefines conspiracy theories. From Jeffrey Epstein’s elite blackmail network and secret island to the once-banned COVID lab-leak theory, Bill Gates emails, vaccine controversies, moon-landing doubts, and elite power plays, Shermer uses Bayesian reasoning to distinguish real conspiracies from speculation—showing why even die-hard skeptics must update their views when hard evidence emerges. SPONSORS: Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  He also tackles the decline of religion, Jordan Peterson’s secular appeal, transgender ideology as potential social contagion with growing regret lawsuits, objective morality versus cultural trends, immigration politics, and whether true progress is happening or we’re just cycling through extremes. Real cases like Epstein remind us: dismissing everything as paranoia can blind us to what’s actually true. Epstein proved conspiracies can be real. Michael’s links: https://www.skeptic.com https://michaelshermer.com #ConspiracyTheories #Epstein #MichaelShermer Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & Heretical Mindset 04:55 Bayesian Thinking & Changing Your Mind 09:50 COVID Origins, Lab Leak & Politicized Science 14:40 Vaccines, Boosters & Precautionary Principle Failures 19:25 Epstein Files, Bill Gates Emails & Elite Blackmail Theories 24:30 Why Epstein Was Real – & What It Means for Other Conspiracies 29:45 Moon Landing Hoax Claims Debunked 34:20 Decline of Religion, Jordan Peterson & Secular Morality 39:55 Transgender Surge, Social Contagion & Regret Lawsuits 44:50 Objective Moral Truths vs Cultural Fashion 49:55 Immigration, Empathy & Political Strategy Conspiracies 54:50 Progress, Backsliding & Hanlon's Razor 59:55 A Heretic Michael admires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m

  2. 2D AGO

    It Really Is Time To Take To The STREETS

    It sounds like voting is the only “pressure relief valve” we’ve got… until it stops working. Join the Heretics Community For Bonus Videos: https://andrewgoldheretics.com/ In this episode of Heretics, I’m joined by Paul Embery to talk about a country that feels increasingly unrecognisable — and why more people believe the establishment simply won’t listen. SPONSORS: Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  We discuss: - Whether Britain is in decline (and if it’s reversible) - Why politics feels disconnected from ordinary people - Institutions, “the blob”, and how change actually happens - Immigration, social cohesion, and the new political realignment - Free speech, policing speech, and where the line should be - The teacher story: “Britain is a Christian country” — and what happened next - National identity, cultural confidence, and what replaces Christianity - Why people stop “asking nicely” — and what comes after Paul’s Substack: https://www.paulembery.com/  Follow Paul on X: https://x.com/PaulEmbery  If you enjoyed this, hit subscribe, and let me know in the comments: when the ballot box fails, what’s legitimate protest? #Heretics #PaulEmbery #UKPolitics #FreeSpeech #Immigration #CultureWar #Britain Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m

  3. 5D AGO

    616. New Epstein Photos Reveal Andrew On All Fours - Shaun Attwood

    In this explosive new episode, I’m joined by Shaun Attwood to unpack the latest developments in the Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein scandal — and the powerful network of elites still surrounded by unanswered questions. Join the Heretics Community For Bonus Videos: https://andrewgoldheretics.com/ Follow  @shaunattwoodOFFICIAL  here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pdktx9M6EcOsRg5LdLlXg SPONSORS: Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  We dig into the most disturbing and controversial parts of the Epstein allegations, including the renewed scrutiny around Prince Andrew, his relationship with Epstein, and the continuing fallout from the Virginia Giuffre accusations. What does the evidence suggest, what’s still unproven, and why does this story refuse to go away? We also look at Epstein’s broader web of connections — including the political and billionaire circles that continue to raise eyebrows. That means discussion of names like Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and others who have faced questions over their association with Epstein (even if their involvement has been publicly disputed or denied). And yes — we also talk about Sarah Ferguson (Fergie) and the royal dimension: how Epstein intersected with royal life, the reputational crisis for the monarchy, and why this scandal has become one of the most damaging in modern royal history. This isn’t just a story about one man — it’s about power, access, influence, blackmail rumours, elite protection, and why Jeffrey Epstein remains one of the most haunting figures of the 21st century. 👇 Watch until the end — the implications are bigger than most people realise. #shaunattwood #epsteinfiles #princeandrewscandal  Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 00:00 — “The ONE Epstein Detail Nobody’s Saying Out Loud…” 04:00 — “3 MILLION Files… and They’re STILL Holding the Worst Back” 08:00 — “Prince Andrew’s ‘Unconscious Girl’ Photo: The Moment That Changes Everything” 12:00 — “Trump PROMISED the Files… Then Suddenly Backtracked (Why?)” 16:00 — “‘Untouchable Class’: The Elites Who Can Do ANYTHING” 20:00 — “Fergie’s Emails to Epstein Are Beyond Deranged” 24:00 — “Follow The Money: Fergie’s Payoffs & The Royal Connection” 28:00 — “Bill Gates’ STD Panic Email: ‘Drug My Wife Without Her Knowing’” 32:00 — “Elon Musk EXPOSED: The Emails He Doesn’t Want You To Read” 36:00 — “The ‘Scripted Fight’: Musk vs Trump… or WWE Politics?” 40:00 — “Keir Starmer, Male Models & Arson: What’s REALLY Going On?” 44:00 — “Branson After Epstein’s Conviction: ‘Bring Your Harem’” 48:00 — “They FORCED the Epstein Release: Trump Called Them ‘Treasonous’” 52:00 — “The Most Disturbing Allegation Yet: Rituals, Babies & A Yacht” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min

  4. JAN 31 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    New Epstein Photos Reveal Andrew On All Fours - Shaun Attwood

    In this explosive new episode, I’m joined by Shaun Attwood to unpack the latest developments in the Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein scandal — and the powerful network of elites still surrounded by unanswered questions. Join the Heretics Community For Bonus Videos: https://andrewgoldheretics.com/ Follow @shaunattwoodOFFICIAL here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pdktx9M6EcOsRg5LdLlXg We dig into the most disturbing and controversial parts of the Epstein allegations, including the renewed scrutiny around Prince Andrew, his relationship with Epstein, and the continuing fallout from the Virginia Giuffre accusations. What does the evidence suggest, what’s still unproven, and why does this story refuse to go away? We also look at Epstein’s broader web of connections — including the political and billionaire circles that continue to raise eyebrows. That means discussion of names like Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and others who have faced questions over their association with Epstein (even if their involvement has been publicly disputed or denied). And yes — we also talk about Sarah Ferguson (Fergie) and the royal dimension: how Epstein intersected with royal life, the reputational crisis for the monarchy, and why this scandal has become one of the most damaging in modern royal history. This isn’t just a story about one man — it’s about power, access, influence, blackmail rumours, elite protection, and why Jeffrey Epstein remains one of the most haunting figures of the 21st century. 👇 Watch until the end — the implications are bigger than most people realise. #shaunattwood #epsteinfiles #princeandrewscandal Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics

    53 min

  5. JAN 31

    I Was Strongly Advised to Stay Away From Islamism - Dr. Daniel Allington

    Dr. Daniel Allington is a researcher of antisemitism and extremism. Join the Heretics Community For Bonus Videos: https://andrewgoldheretics.com/ Read Dr. Allington's Counter Extremism work here. In this episode we talk about how antisemitism isn’t only found where many people assume it is — and why some areas of research have become professionally risky to pursue. SPONSORS: Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  Daniel explains what he’s found in survey data on antisemitic attitudes in the UK, why certain extremist threats receive far more attention (and funding) than others, and how academia and the NGO world can create strong incentives to avoid politically dangerous topics. We also discuss Islamist ideology, the historical links between Islamism and 20th century European fascism, the rise of anti-blasphemy activism in Britain, and how institutions can end up tiptoeing around threats of intimidation and violence. Finally, we talk about national identity, integration, and why “community leaders” and separatism can push Britain toward a kind of soft balkanisation — and why mainstream politics has struggled to deal with it. Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m

  6. JAN 29

    Britain is Being Played - Qatari Sheikh

    Britain is being played — and according to a Qatari Sheikh and opposition figure, the people exploiting the system are laughing at us. SPONSORS: Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  In this episode, Sheikh Khalid explains why he believes the term “Islamophobia” has been turned into a political and financial tool, how it is used to shut down legitimate criticism, and why he says the strategy is working extremely well in the UK. Drawing on his experience from inside the Gulf region, Khalid describes what he calls an “Islamophobia industry”, how it operates across Western countries, and why questioning it often comes at a personal and professional cost. He also addresses the difference between Islam and Islamism, the role of activist organisations, and why Britain has become a particularly effective environment for this tactic. You don’t have to agree with his conclusions — but understanding how he says the system works is essential to understanding today’s political climate. #Britain #IslamophobiaDebate #FreeSpeech  Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 00:00 Who Sheikh Khalid Is — and Why He’s a Target 03:00 The “Islamophobia Project” Explained 06:00 How Criminals Are Shielded From Scrutiny 09:00 Asylum, Extremists, and the Vetting Nobody Did 12:00 Integration Breakdown and Rising Street Violence 15:00 Inside Mosque Radicalisation 18:00 Hamas, Propaganda, and the Reality of October 7th 21:00 London Crime, Policing, and Living in Fear 24:00 Mosque Funding and the Money Trail 27:00 Tucker Carlson, Media Influence, and Qatar 30:00 Political Infiltration and Government Fear 33:00 Victimhood, Islamism, and Power 36:00 Reform, Labour, Conservatives — and System Failure 39:00 Who Should Hold Power in Britain 42:00 Immigration, Language, and Cultural Authority 45:00 Qatar, the Middle East, and a Coming Reckoning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min

  7. JAN 26

    I Exposed the WEF Great Reset And They CAME For Me

    What happens when you challenge the World Economic Forum from the inside? Desiree Fixler was a senior executive at Deutsche Bank’s $1 trillion asset manager. She believed in ESG, sustainability, and “profit with purpose” — until she saw how it actually worked behind closed doors. SPONSORS: Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  Desiree Fixler was a senior executive at Deutsche Bank’s $1 trillion asset manager. She believed in ESG, sustainability, and “profit with purpose” — until she saw how it actually worked behind closed doors. Follow Desiree Fixler: https://x.com/desireefixler Go to her website: https://www.desireefixler.com Interact with her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desiree-fixler-3787653/ In this conversation, Desiree explains what the World Economic Forum is, how “stakeholder capitalism” replaced shareholder capitalism, why net zero, ESG, and DEI became mandatory, and what happened when she refused to sign off on what she says were false public disclosures. After raising concerns internally, Desiree says she was suddenly locked out of the system, publicly smeared, and forced out of Germany — triggering investigations by US and German authorities. This is not theory. This is a firsthand account. Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters 00:00 Explain the WEF Like I’m a Sausage Dog 03:00 Why the Davos Crowd Is an Echo Chamber 06:00 From Capitalism to Warm Collectivism 09:00 Net Zero Means the State Controls Energy 12:00 Why Fear Sells Better Than Facts 15:00 I Thought ESG Was Doing Good 18:00 My Dream Job at a Trillion Dollar Asset Manager 21:00 Just Say Anything No One Will Check 24:00 The Day I Was Locked Out 27:00 Publicly Smeared Overnight 30:00 Why I Went to the Wall Street Journal 33:00 When the SEC DOJ and FBI Called 36:00 ESG as a Trillion Dollar Marketing Scheme 39:00 Why Pension Funds Lost Money 42:00 The WEF Rulebook 45:00 Why Censorship Entered the Agenda 48:00 Who Actually Benefits From This 51:00 They Don’t Live in the Real World 54:00 Why Net Zero Raised Energy Prices 57:00 Why DEI Created Groupthink 1:00:00 Ideology or Self Interest 1:03:00 What the End Point Looks Like 1:06:00 What Ordinary People Can Do #WEF #GreatReset #Whistleblower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 12m

  8. JAN 24

    I Asked Scientology’s Top Enforcer About Tom Cruise & Escaping

    Former Scientology enforcer Mike Rinder explains how you escape a cult that doesn’t let you leave. Before his death, Mike Rinder sat down with me to tell the full story of how he spent more than 30 years at the very top of Scientology — enforcing its rules, silencing critics, and stopping others from leaving — before secretly planning his own escape at the age of 52. In this conversation, Mike explains why Sea Org members must escape rather than resign, how “blow drills” are used to track and retrieve defectors, and what really happens to families left behind. He also reflects on the guilt he carries for the harm he caused, the price he paid with his own children, and the moment he finally stepped into freedom with nothing but the clothes he was wearing. We also discuss:  – Fair Game, smears, and harassment of ex-members. – Why Scientology fears psychiatry – The psychology of belief, thought-stopping, and cognitive dissonance – Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and celebrity Scientology – Why smart people stay — and how some finally leave. This episode is both a personal reckoning and a rare inside account of how a modern cult actually works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m
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What makes you a heretic? 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, Chris Packham, David Baddiel, Richard Dawkins, Bonnie Blue, and former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Gold
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    746
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Andrew Gold
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    heretics.
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