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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666. Zak Garner-Purkis: Who’s Profiting From the Small Boats Crisis?

Who is really profiting from the small boat crisis? Andrew Gold sits down with investigative journalist Zak Garner-Purkis of Daily Express, who has gone undercover to expose the massive "iceberg" of organized crime operating right under our noses. From delivery app exploitation and suspicious high street barber shops to the terrifying reality of human trafficking and modern slavery—this isn't just about politics; it’s a lucrative criminal industry worth more than the drug trade. In this episode,...

Jun 29, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 666

665. Paul Gascoigne: A Boy Died In My Arms - It Made Me Psychotic

This is what really caused Paul Gascoigne's problems - I had no idea. My 3 Must Re-Watch Moments: 04:30 – The Primal Wound: The moment Gazza describes the childhood trauma that "broke" his brain and planted the seeds for his future psychosis. 31:55 – The Raoul Moat Breakdown: A chilling breakdown of the infamous incident where Paul’s reality completely fractured under public scrutiny. 58:00 – This hit hard. While the world watches the World Cup, we investigate the darker side of England’s most f...

Jun 25, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 665

664. Blackbelt Barrister: Two Tier Justice & Sex Offender Let-Offs

Is the UK legal system actually fair, or is “Two-Tier Justice” a documented reality? In this explosive interview, I sit down with the Black Belt Barrister to uncover a “shadowy cabal” that effectively creates our laws without being answerable to the public. SUPPORT MY GUEST: Follow @BlackBeltBarrister We dive deep into the most controversial cases of the year - from the shocking disparity between riot sentencing and sex offender leniency to the truth behind the Lucy Connolly case. Why do some of...

Jun 22, 2026•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 664

663. David Sullivan: Abuse Allegations, Silenced Media & a Countdown to 16

Why is the media afraid to mention this man? In this episode, I’m joined by journalist Matthew Steeples to pull back the curtain on one of the most powerful and untouchable figures in British media and business: David Sullivan. From his rise in the adult industry to his ownership of West Ham United and his significant influence within the BBC and Fleet Street, we explore why certain stories never see the light of day. Steeples breaks down the complex web of power, the "gagging orders," and the m...

Jun 18, 2026•41 min•Ep. 663

662. I Infiltrated Iran. They Took Me to the Ayatollah - Catherine Perez-Shakdam

What happens when a Jewish girl from Paris ends up face-to-face with the Ayatollah of Iran? This isn’t a spy movie—it’s the chilling reality of Catherine Perez-Shakdam | Go to https://boncharge.com and use code HERETICS to save 15%. In this episode, Catherine reveals how she successfully infiltrated the heart of one of the world's most secretive and dangerous regimes. From being held at blade-point in Yemen to being granted an audience with a man who believes he exercises the power of God, her s...

Jun 15, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 662

661. They Hid Non-Human Bodies For 80 Years. Top Lawyer Just Exposed It All...

What if the most "fringe" conspiracies about UAPs and non-human intelligence aren't just real—they’re an open secret in the highest corridors of power? Time for disclosure day. Get Jonathan's book Not For Disclosure: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Disclosure-UFOS-Worlds-Secret/dp/152997996X SPONSORS: Go to https://boncharge.com and use code HERETICS to save 15%. Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgo...

Jun 11, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 661

660. Adam Brooks: What TV Elites Really Think Of People Like Us

What happens when a pub landlord shares a sofa with a TV elite? My must re-watch moments: 1. The Tragic Murder of Adam's Father (36:02) 2. The "Media Class" Hypocrisy (19:38) 3. The "Bus Stop Test" & National Identity (06:42) SUPPORT MY GUEST: Sub to www.youtube.com/@adambrooksmedia In this explosive interview, Adam Brooks (the "Essex Publican") reveals the shocking truth about what the TV establishment actually says to him when the cameras stop rolling. From being called "akin to the Taliba...

Jun 08, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 660

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