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heretics. | 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. 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.
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600. Konstantin Kisin LIVE: ‘Things Are So Bad, No One Pretends Anymore’

Andrew Gold and Konstantin Kisin engage in a candid discussion about Britain's pressing issues, including the housing crisis, immigration, and Islamist extremism, contrasting Western political correctness with direct approaches seen elsewhere. They delve into the destructive impact of victimhood culture from both left and right, the erosion of trust in mainstream media like the BBC, and the economic challenges facing the UK. Kisin argues that public opinion has shifted, indicating a "win" in the culture war, but acknowledges the long road to institutional change.

Dec 22, 20251 hr 17 min

599. Why Anneke Lucas Was Warned to Stay Silent About Abusers

Part 1 of Anneke Lucas’s story reached nearly 1M views — and Part 2 goes even deeper. Watch part 1 here: What I Saw At The Top Of The Elites Network – Anneke Lucas: https://youtu.be/1wc4AcaKw-4 SPONSORS: Use my code Andrew25 on MyHeritage: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldDNA Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/GOLDNOV4 Start fresh at tryfum.com/products/zero-crisp-mint . Over 500,000 people have already made the switch — no nicotine, no vapor, no batteries. Just fl...

Dec 18, 202555 minEp. 599

598. Why Geoff Norcott Felt Forced to Self-Censor

Geoff Norcott offers a candid look into his experiences as a conservative comedian navigating the BBC, the seismic shifts in British comedy post-Brexit, and the prevalence of self-censorship. He delves into the complexities of men's issues, the challenges of fostering diverse opinions in media, and the contrast between utopian political ideals and pragmatic reality. Norcott also explores the evolution of male representation and communication in contemporary culture.

Dec 15, 20251 hr 22 min

597. I Challenge Chris Packham Over BBC Bias

In this powerful full-length conversation, Chris Packham joins Andrew Gold for one of the most challenging and revealing interviews of his career. SPONSORS: Use my code Andrew25 on MyHeritage: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldDNA Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/GOLDNOV4 Start fresh at tryfum.com/products/zero-crisp-mint . Over 500,000 people have already made the switch — no nicotine, no vapor, no batteries. Just flavor, fidget, and a fresh start. Get up to 45% ...

Dec 11, 20251 hr 30 minEp. 597

596. The Fake Sheikh & Prince Andrew-Epstein Photo Mystery | Roy Greenslade

Dive into this powerful episode of Heretics as Andrew Gold sits down with legendary journalist Roy Greenslade to examine the hidden world behind some of the UK’s most controversial media scandals. From the rise and fall of undercover reporter Mazher Mahmood (“the Fake Sheikh”) to the explosive allegations surrounding Prince Andrew and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, this conversation pulls back the curtain on deception, corruption, and the ethical failures that shaped decades of tabloid journalism....

Dec 08, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 596

595. Gen Z Debate Champion Vs Me: The Truth About Charlie Kirk & the "Far-Right" - Tilly Middlehurst

In this explosive episode, Andrew sits down with the brilliant Tilly Middlehurst, the Cambridge student bizarrely blamed online for Charlie Kirk’s death after publicly criticising his rhetoric. What follows is one of the most intense, wide-ranging culture-war conversations we’ve ever had on the channel. Watch my Israel investigation: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP_Gy8-l7o4EN-1QLzc63bWUCuR9epZ6G SPONSORS: Use my code Andrew25 on MyHeritage: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldDNA Grab your free s...

Dec 04, 20251 hr 59 minEp. 595

594. I Built Ted Baker - Then Got Taken Down Over Hugs? - Ray Kelvin FINALLY Speaks Out

In this rare and deeply personal conversation, Ray Kelvin - founder of global fashion brand Ted Baker — breaks his silence for the first time. After decades of avoiding interviews, he speaks openly about the rise of Ted Baker, the culture he built, the controversies that ended his tenure, and the emotional cost of losing the company he created. SPONSORS: Use my code Andrew25 on MyHeritage: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldDNA Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/GOLD...

Nov 30, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 594

593. Inside The Muslim Brotherhood's 100-Year-Plan - Extremism Expert Charles Asher Small

Andrew Gold sits down with Charles Asher Small, one of the world’s leading experts on extremism, to unpack a warning 50 years in the making. According to Small, the ideological project launched by the Muslim Brotherhood nearly a century ago is now at its midpoint—and the next 50 years could determine the fate of Western democracy itself. SPONSORS: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/GOLDNOV4 Start fresh at tryfum.com/products/zero-crisp-mint . Over 500,000 p...

Nov 27, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 593

592. This Trans Debate Went Off the Rails - Dr. Helen Webberley vs Andrew Gold

In this explosive debate episode of Heretics, Andrew sits down with Dr. Helen Webberley, one of the most controversial figures in the transgender healthcare world, for a brutally honest, high-stakes conversation about sex, gender, science, identity, mental health, and the limits of self-identification. SPONSORS: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/GOLDNOV4 Start fresh at tryfum.com/products/zero-crisp-mint . Over 500,000 people have already made the switch —...

Nov 23, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 592

591. The BBC Betrayed Diana: The Shocking Truth About The Bashir Scandal

In this explosive episode of Heretics, investigative journalist Andy Webb joins us to uncover the extraordinary story behind Princess Diana, Martin Bashir, and the BBC’s most controversial interview in history. SPONSORS: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/GOLDNOV4 Start fresh at tryfum.com/products/zero-crisp-mint . Over 500,000 people have already made the switch — no nicotine, no vapor, no batteries. Just flavor, fidget, and a fresh start. Get up to 45% o...

Nov 19, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 591

590. The Real Reason The BBC Keeps Lying To You - Telegraph Editor Camilla Tominey

In this new episode of Heretics, Andrew Gold speaks with Camilla Tominey about the growing public frustration with the BBC, the long-running accusations of BBC bias, and why so many viewers now feel the broadcaster has lost its sense of impartiality. From the Martin Bashir scandal and Princess Diana to the Trump documentary editing controversy, the conversation takes a detailed look at how the BBC handles political reporting, culture war issues and internal accountability. SPONSORS: Grab your fr...

Nov 17, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 590

589. I'll Finally Expose The Elites Who Exploited Me - Anneke Lucas (Part 1)

Part 2 out in a few weeks! Anneke Lucas breaks her silence about life inside a hidden world of power, exploitation and control. In this exclusive HERETICS conversation, she sits down with Andrew to share her experiences growing up inside an elite European network, how it operated behind closed doors, and what it takes to reclaim your mind, body and soul after extreme trauma. SPONSORS: Start fresh at tryfum.com/products/zero-crisp-mint . Over 500,000 people have already made the switch — no nicot...

Nov 13, 202550 minEp. 589

588. Carol McGiffin - Loose Women Hid My Backstage Fight With This TV Star

Carol McGiffin joins Heretics for a brutally honest, no-holds-barred conversation about why she really left Loose Women and what was happening behind the scenes at one of daytime TV’s biggest shows. From explosive rows in the dressing room to being repeatedly censored by ITV, Carol explains how the atmosphere shifted as the show – and the wider industry – became more rigid, risk-averse and, in her words, “woke”. SPONSORS: Get up to 45% off Ekster with my code ANDREWGOLDHERETICS: https://partner....

Nov 10, 202559 minEp. 588

587. 2063: The Year Britain Becomes Unrecognisable - Matt Goodwin

In this explosive episode of Heretics, Andrew Gold sits down with political scientist and author Matt Goodwin to discuss one of the most provocative questions shaping Britain’s future — what happens when white Britons become a minority? SPONSORS: Get up to 45% off Ekster with my code ANDREWGOLDHERETICS: ⁠https://partner.ekster.com/andrewgoldheretics⁠ Go to ⁠https://TryFum.com/HERETICS⁠ and use code HERETICS to get your free FÜM Topper when you order your Journey Pack today! Use Code ANDREW FOR 2...

Nov 06, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 587

586. Suella Braverman: I Begged Liz & Rishi To Do This

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman delves into the complex debate surrounding Englishness, British identity, and the perceived failure of multiculturalism in the UK. She reveals her struggles to curb legal immigration while in government, facing opposition from Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak who prioritized economic growth over border control. Braverman emphasizes the critical importance of leaving the European Court of Human Rights, detailing how its policies have obstructed effective immigration measures and contributed to a crisis of national sovereignty and public trust.

Nov 03, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 586

585. I Beat Heroin and Prison - Then Got Cancelled for Talking to Tommy Robinson - Cullan Mais

Once a heroin addict and serial shoplifter who stole over £10 million worth of goods, Cullan Mais has turned his life around — only to be cancelled for daring to interview Tommy Robinson. In this explosive Heretics interview, Andrew Gold digs into Cullan’s raw journey from 12 prison sentences, collapsed lungs, and multiple rehabs to finding redemption, purpose, and controversy in a woke-obsessed Britain. SPONSORS: Get up to 45% off Ekster with my code ANDREWGOLDHERETICS: https://partner.ekster.c...

Oct 30, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 585

584. They Destroyed Me Over an Affair - But the Real Story Is Far Worse - Ex-UKIP Leader Henry Bolton

Former UKIP leader Henry Bolton joins Andrew Gold on Heretics for one of the most explosive political interviews of the year. From the scandal that ended his career to his warnings of Britain’s looming collapse, Bolton opens up about everything — corruption in Westminster, mass immigration, Islamic influence in the Balkans, and whether the UK is heading toward civil war. SPONSORS: Get up to 45% off Ekster with my code ANDREWGOLDHERETICS: https://partner.ekster.com/andrewgoldheretics Go to https:...

Oct 27, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 584

583. The UN’s Darkest Secret: Whistleblower Exposes Global S** Crimes

Is the United Nations one of the most corrupt organizations in the world? Former UN investigator Peter A. Gallo exposes shocking truths from inside the UN — from systemic sexual abuse, cover-ups, and moral hypocrisy, to its complicity in global conflicts. In this explosive Heretics interview, Peter reveals how peacekeepers exploited women and children, how UN staff helped terrorists like Hamas, and why the institution has lost all moral authority. SPONSORS: Go to https://TryFum.com/HERETICS and ...

Oct 23, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 583

582. I Toured With Monster Ian Watkins - Josh Friend (Modestep)

Andrew Gold sits down with Josh Friend, frontman of Modestep, to discuss his disturbing experiences touring with Ian Watkins of Lostprophets — the disgraced rock star who was recently killed in prison. SPONSORS: Go to https://TryFum.com/HERETICS and use code HERETICS to get your free FÜM Topper when you order your Journey Pack today! Use Code ANDREW FOR 25% OFF Plaud Note: https://bit.ly/4nJWt7j Plaud Note Pro: https://bit.ly/423JiWv Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.o...

Oct 20, 202543 minEp. 582

581. Leaked Emails Expose What Andrew & Epstein Were Hiding

Royal biographer Andrew Lownie joins me to dissect the newly leaked emails between Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein — messages that appear to contradict Andrew’s own claims about cutting ties with Epstein years earlier. What do these emails really reveal about their friendship, the royal family’s inner workings, and the moral rot beneath the crown? SPONSORS: Go to https://TryFum.com/HERETICS and use code HERETICS to get your free FÜM Topper when you order your Journey Pack today! Use Code ANDRE...

Oct 16, 202541 minEp. 581

EXCLUSIVE: Big Brother Kicked Me Off for This | George Gilbert Breaks Silence

In this explosive interview, George Gilbert breaks his silence on his removal from Big Brother, detailing the verbal warnings he received for comments on historical figures, genetics, and a transgender housemate. He critiques Big Brother's perceived liberal bias, double standards in media criticism, and advocates for unbridled free speech as crucial for male mental health and national identity. Gilbert aims to debunk theories by open discussion, not censorship, reflecting on the personal and professional aftermath of his "cancelation."

Oct 13, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 580

579. Robbie Williams | Fame, Chimps & Charlie Kirk

Having just had his gig canceled in Turkey, Robbie Williams is inadvertently more controversial than ever. To make matters even madder, we speak the day after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. SPONSORS: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics Get Robbie's gear: https://hopeiumclothing.com Listen to his brilliant new single Pretty Face: https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/1tnKHqZDCq7HPBtEnajyZs?si=ae324a709e42402e Robbie Williams joins Andrew Gold on Heretic...

Oct 09, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 579

578. Britain’s Own Epstein: Whistleblower Exposes Elite Cover-Up

Former Scotland Yard detective and whistleblower Jon Wedger reveals the shocking truth about child abuse networks hidden in plain sight across the UK. In this explosive interview, Jon exposes elite cover-ups involving politicians, judges, the BBC, and powerful institutions. From the Rochdale grooming gangs to covert operations on Britain’s waterways, this episode uncovers how abusers infiltrated public schools, media, and government — and how whistleblowers like Jon are silenced when they get to...

Oct 06, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 578

577. Human Rights Lawyer: Socialism, Marx & the Death Penalty

Human rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith joins me for one of the best debates we’ve ever had on Heretics. This is a clash of ideologies on some of the most divisive issues today. SPONSORS: Use Code ANDREW FOR 25% OFF Plaud Note: https://bit.ly/4nJWt7j Plaud Note Pro: https://bit.ly/423JiWv Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/ANDREWS2 Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics Start your MyHeritage journey now with a 14-day ...

Oct 02, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 577

576. Poland's Most Controversial Politician - Dominic Tarczyński

In this provocative interview, Polish politician Dominik Tarczyński articulates why Poland maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards illegal immigration, arguing it secures national cohesion and economic stability. He addresses controversial labels like 'racist' and 'far-right,' distinguishing between radical Islamists and the Islamic faith, while advocating for a proactive defense of European Christian culture. Tarczyński warns against complacency, drawing on Polish history to emphasize the existential threats facing Europe and calls for a resurgence of traditional values and strong leadership.

Sep 29, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 576

575. Rupert Lowe - My Problem With Farage

Andrew Gold sits down with Rupert Lowe to discuss the decline of London, mass immigration, grooming gangs, Emily Maitlis, Nigel Farage, Brexit, and who really runs Britain. SPONSORS: Use Code ANDREW FOR 25% OFF Plaud Note: https://bit.ly/4nJWt7j Plaud Note Pro: https://bit.ly/423JiWv Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/ANDREWS2 Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics Start your MyHeritage journey now with a 14-day free t...

Sep 25, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 575

574. The Clintons, Charlie Kirk & Wikipedia

Wikipedia isn’t just an online encyclopedia—it’s the backbone of the internet. From Google search results to AI training models, it shapes the information billions of people see every single day. But what if the platform has been hijacked by hidden agendas, activist editors, and dark networks working behind the scenes? SPONSORS: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/ANDREWS2 Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics Start yo...

Sep 22, 202558 minEp. 574

573. The Truth About The Green Party - Tom Slater

Spiked Editor Tom Slater discusses the Green Party. SPONSORS: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/ANDREWS2 Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics Start your MyHeritage journey now with a 14-day free trial using my link: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldMyHeritage Go to https://TryFum.com/HERETICS and use code HERETICS to get your free FÜM Topper when you order your Journey Pack today! Follow Spiked editor Tom Slater: https://x....

Sep 18, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 573

572. Ex-CIA Spy: Conspiracies, Simulations & The Truth About UK Immigration

What’s really happening to the West? In this explosive episode of Heretics, Andrew Gold speaks with Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA spy who reveals the truth about immigration, the deep state, and the existential threats facing our world. SPONSORS: Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/ANDREWS2 Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics Start your MyHeritage journey now with a 14-day free trial using my link: https://bit.ly/A...

Sep 15, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 572

571. My Year of Hell at University - Connie Shaw

🔥 Leeds University is at the center of a shocking free speech scandal. Connie Shaw, a former Leeds Student Radio presenter, was accused of "bringing the station into disrepute" simply for interviewing Graham Linehan on her podcast. What followed was a Kafkaesque nightmare of censorship, re-education demands, and social ostracism that feels more like Stalinist Russia than a modern British university. SPONSORS: Go to https://freespoke.com/gold to search freely. Make your AI video here: https://in...

Sep 11, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 571
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