Heretics | Andrew Gold

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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  1. 1d ago

    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

  2. Oct 8

    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

  3. Oct 5

    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

  4. Sep 21

    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

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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. 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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