Ex-Scientologist Jon Atack is back to discuss how he fell into Scientology, how he got out, and what is so dangerous about its form of brain-washing. We talk about everything from Tom Cruise and David Miscavige to L. Ron Hubbard's teeth and the cultish elements of the CoS. Jon Atack Links: https://www.youtube.com/@jonatackfamilyfriends6176 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Piece-Blue-Sky-Scientology-Dianetics/dp/081840499X Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 284
Cult specialist Scott Carney is back to expose one of his heroes: Wim Hof. It turns out his methods of breathing and ice work...have been killing people. Scott Carney's Links: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/igu8vkJnYAb https://www.youtube.com/@sgcarney Andrew Gold 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 283
Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Sohom Das is back to discuss the Daybell case, in which Chad and Lori Daybell ended up burying their children in the backyard after starting a doomsday cult. Check Dr. Sohom Das' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/APsychForSoreMinds Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 281
We continue the chat with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Sohom Das, and we discuss Warren Jeffs' case. Check Dr. Sohom Das' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/APsychForSoreMinds Andrew Gold 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 282
Katherine Spallino was born in Scientology. But her bad behaviour soon isolated her from everyone she knew, including her own mum. Get Katherine's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C1JCSRDP 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2023•59 min•Ep. 280
Investigative reporter Sean Williams was looking into Joe Exotic way before Netflix Disneyfied the Tiger King. And what he found was truly shocking. Sean William Links: https://www.underworldpod.com https://twitter.com/swilliamsjourno https://www.seanwilliamswrites.com 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 279
We’re dropping an extra episode to introduce you to a new podcast series called Dark Valley. This investigative true-crime series covers America’s unknown serial killer, told through the lens of their only surviving victim. After listening to episode #1 of Dark Valley, stream episode #2 on the Dark Valley feed by searching Dark Valley or clicking Apple or Spotify; episode #2 is OUT NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2023•47 min
Anke Richter was investigating the coercive and crazed world of sex cults, when she ended up getting too close to OneTaste, the sect made famous by Netflix for its OM (meditation) sessions. Anke Richter links: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anke-Richter/e/B0BH4SDQRH https://www.ankerichter.net https://twitter.com/AnkeRichter 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 choice...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 278
Comedian David Baddiel talks about his new book The God Desire, musing on his and our desire to believe, why he wishes he did believe, why he loves god and why people succumb to magical thinking. Get David's new book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/God-Desire-David-Baddiel/dp/000855028X 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 277
Richard Dawkins and I discuss J.K. Rowling, Piers Morgan, atheism, gender theory, and evolution. Join me for an insightful and thought-provoking episode as we delve deep into the fascinating world of evolutionary biology with renowned scientist and author. Richard Dawkins Links: https://substack.com/@richarddawkins https://twitter.com/RichardDawkins Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold ...
Jun 07, 2023•57 min•Ep. 276
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://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold Lea...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 275
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
Jun 01, 2023•18 min
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 and complex criminal investigations in recent memory. Watch Mike King's channel here: https://www.yout...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 273
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.youtube.com/@blownforgood Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_o...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 272
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 271
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.justiceforvictoriagaly.com And Katelynns gofundme https://gofund.me/aaab513b Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/an...
May 21, 2023•57 min•Ep. 270
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 Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrew...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 269
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://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold Lear...
May 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 268
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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 267
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://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold Learn mor...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 266
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 265
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 regularly interview people who detrans. That is, they try to turn back the process...here are his concern...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 264
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 at http://betterhelp.com/ontheedge and get on your way to being our best self. If you’re looking for...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 263
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 try at betterhelp.com/ontheedge and get on your way to being your best self. --- Andrew Links: http...
Apr 23, 2023•53 min•Ep. 262
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. Sara Braun's book on her life journey as a Hasidic woman can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.u...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 261
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 Consciousness YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousness Andrew Links: http://youtube.com...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 260
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. Subscribe to her brilliant channel to learn more about the Hasidic community: https://www.youtube.com/@F...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 259
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/GrowingUpInScientology https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrew...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 258
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/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 257
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 call her mum, and are in the thrall of Paul Waugh, the head of Lighthouse International. Her sons J...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 256
