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heretics.

What makes you a heretic? Journalist Andrew Gold believes that, in an age of group-think and tribes, we need heretics - those who use unconventional wisdom to speak out against their own groups, from cancelled comedians and radical feminists to cult defectors and vigilantes hunting deviants. Learn from my guests how to rebel, think differently and resist social contagion. From Triggernometry's Francis Foster and the world's most cancelled man Graham Linehan to Robbie Williams and gender critical atheist Richard Dawkins. These are the people living with the weight of their own community's disappointment on their shoulders.

Episodes

232. Anthony Scaramucci: 11 Days Of Trump

Anthony Scaramucci is an American financier who is known, among other things, for having served the shortest amount of time in the White House. Today, we talk about Trump, Botox, Bitcoin, his abusive childhood, and his appearance in Special Forces Training Reality Show Get a free t-shirt and shaker with your first order by going to http://huel.com/gold. Anthony Scaramucci links: https://redcircle.com/shows/open-book-with-anthony-scaramucci Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http:/...

Feb 06, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 232

231. I Debate God About Free Speech

Today I interview 'God' from the GodPod, and we debate about free speech. God links: https://thegodpodcast.com 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

Feb 04, 202338 minEp. 231

230. The Gurus of the Internet | Helen Lewis

Helen Lewis is a British journalist who works as a Staff Writer at the Atlantic magazine, based in London. She hosts the longform interview series The Spark on BBC Radio 4, and her history of feminism, Difficult Women, was published in February 2020. Helen Lewis links: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001g9sq https://helenlewiswrites.com https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Helen-Lewis/Difficult-Women--A-History-of-Feminism-in-11-Fights-The-S/25522612 Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgol...

Feb 02, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 230

229. Pregnant Survivor Of Stabbing By A Serial Killer

Jane Boroski is a survivor of the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Today she shares her story with us, and talks about her PTSD and how she managed to get her life back together. Jane Boroski links: https://linktr.ee/invisibletearspodcast 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

Jan 30, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 229

228. Alec Baldwin Faces 5+ Years In Prison

Eric Hunley is a social commentator and today we discuss Alec Baldwin's case. Eric Hunley links: https://www.youtube.com/c/erichunley https://twitter.com/hunleyeric https://www.erichunley.com/ America's Untold Stories: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLxnPpYTfr9pJd0F3ZGOIA Laid Back News: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ZHw-rZWYCTG2SpTexksiw Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgol...

Jan 28, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 228

227. Harry, Meghan & Everything Else - Coleman Hughes

Coleman Hughes is a writer and philosopher with fascinating thoughts about everything from Meghan Markle & Prince Harry to racism in modern-day Britain and America. We discuss the royal scandals, before moving on to gender and the philosophy of life. Coleman Hughes links: Youtube Channel - https://bit.ly/407tsaC Podcast : https://bit.ly/3oQvNUL Website : http://bit.ly/3FsNwvN Coleman's Substack - https://colemanhughes.substack.com Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagra...

Jan 26, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 227

226. Atheism VS Agnosticism

Emma Thorne is an online personality, expert in atheism. Today, we discuss systems of beliefs, agnosticism, conspiracy theories and many other things. Emma is a lot of fun, and I hope you enjoy this episode! Emma Thorne links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBP1symGPqYIqi86gaXiX-Q https://twitter.com/EmmaTheGoblin https://bio.link/emmathorne Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold L...

Jan 23, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 226

225. The Shelly Miscavige Joke That Rocked The Golden Globes

Today Aaron and I discuss the disappearance of Shelly Miscavige, the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige. Happy Saturday everyone! Aaron Smith-Levin links: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowingUpInScientology https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN 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

Jan 21, 202344 minEp. 225

224. Leaving Scientology

We continue the interview with Aaron Smith-Levin, and he tells us how he managed to escape scientology. Aaron Smith-Levin links: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowingUpInScientology https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN 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

Jan 19, 202341 minEp. 224

BIG CHANGE Announcement

I've got the biggest announcement since the podcast started. Sign up here: http://patreon.com/andrewgold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 20234 minEp. 223

223. Royal Expert: Are They A Cult?

Tessa is a historian, writer, broadcaster, and a good friend of mine! We discuss today one of her topics of expertise: the Royals. Tessa Dunlop links: http://tessadunlop.com https://twitter.com/Tessadunlop https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1035402424/ 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

Jan 16, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 223

222. The Great Reset

Dave Whitehead is an online commentator and he is here to discuss 'The Great Reset'. David Whitehead https://www.dwtruthwarrior.com/ 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

Jan 14, 202337 minEp. 222

221. Psychiatrist Analyzes Royal Sibling Rivalry & Andrew Tate

Dr. Sohom Das is a forensic psychiatrist and the creator of the YouTube channel 'A Psych For Sore Minds'. Today, we talk about personality disorders, the Royal Family, and Andrew Tate. Dr Sohom Das links: https://twitter.com/Dr_S_Das 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

Jan 12, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 221

220. I Grew Up In Scientology!

Aaron is back on the Edge, but today he comes to talk about how it was for him to actually grow up in scientology. We find out what happened to his twin brother, and on part 2 he will tell us about his escape. Aaron Smith-Levin links: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowingUpInScientology https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN 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...

Jan 09, 202357 minEp. 220

219. Jim Harold | Thoughts on the Paranormal

Jim Harold is a paranormal expert. Jim Harold links: https://jimharold.com https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jim-Harold/e/B005BMH1MW https://twitter.com/thejimharold 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

Jan 07, 202336 minEp. 219

218. How Katie Holmes Left Tom Cruise & Scientology

Aaron Smith-Levin is a former scientologist, and we talk today about Katie Holmes' escape. Aaron Smith-Levin links: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowingUpInScientology https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN 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

Jan 05, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 218

217. Culture Wars + Elon Musk | Prof Wilfred Reilly

Professor Wilfred Reilly is an African American political scientist and author of Taboo: 10 Facts You Can't Talk About. Professor Reilly's links: https://twitter.com/wil_da_beast630 https://www.amazon.com/Hate-Crime-Hoax-Lefts-Campaign/dp/1621577783 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taboo-Facts-Cant-Talk-about/dp/162157928X 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

Jan 02, 202338 minEp. 217

216. Legal Updates: Rob Moreton

Rob Moreton is a lawyer and Youtuber. We talk today about the Parade Car Killer and the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial. Rob Moreton links: https://twitter.com/LumberLaw https://www.youtube.com/c/lawlumber 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

Dec 31, 202236 minEp. 216

215. NXIVM vs Scientology Part 2

This is Part 2 of our talk with Kelly Thiel - a former member of the NXIVM cult - and Aaron Smith-Levin - a former scientologist. Kelly Thiel links: https://kellythielbook.com https://www.instagram.com/thekellythiel Aaron Smith-Levin links: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowingUpInScientology https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN 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/adch...

Dec 29, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 215

214. Narcissism, Megan Markle & Jordan Peterson

Richard Grannon is an expert in psychology. Richard Grannon links: https://www.youtube.com/c/RICHARDGRANNON https://twitter.com/RichardGrannon1 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

Dec 26, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 214

213. How I ended up in a meditation sex cult

Sarah Landry tells her story of escaping Paramahamsa Nithyananda, an Indian meditation cult. Sarah Landry links: https://twitter.com/sarah_s_landry https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahStephanieLandry 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

Dec 24, 202234 minEp. 213

212. Derek from Mythvision

Today’s episode is an absolute classic, because our guest Derek Lambert is just so candid and emotional as he tells his quite incredible story. Derek grew up with an alcoholic father in a religious household. As you’ll hear, he goes through some incredible highs and lows – mostly lows – in his adolescence, falling into addictive use of opiates and becoming addicted to heroin. He also became devoutly religious between episodes of intense drug use. Derek Lambert links: https://www.youtube.com/@Myt...

Dec 22, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 212

211. NXIVM vs Scientology Part 1

Kelly Thiel - a former member of the NXIVM cult - joins me and former scientologist Aaron Smith-Levin to discuss the similarities between the two cults. Kelly Thiel links: https://kellythielbook.com https://www.instagram.com/thekellythiel Aaron Smith-Levin links: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowingUpInScientology https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Dec 19, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 211

210. Are Politicians Cult Leaders? Therapist & Ex-Scientologist

This is part 2 of a discussion with my old Libertarian friend Karlyn Borysenko and former scientologist Aaron Smith-Levin. We had a lot of fun discussing and political parties, cults, and loads more! Karlyn Borysenko: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTrP78wxs0OmJVxsDInVFw Aaron Smith-Levin: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowingUpInScientology Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Dec 17, 202253 minEp. 210

209. Evangelism, Satan & Comedy | Holly Laurent

Holly is a performer, director, podcaster and comedian. She’s a lot of fun, and she breaks down her own background of growing up evangelical. Holy Laurent links: https://www.hollylaurent.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mega/id1425141892 https://vimeo.com/495321330 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

Dec 15, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 209

208. Robbie Williams Part 2

This is part 2 of the interview with Robbie. He’s one of the most famous people on the planet, in an illustrious career stretching across three decades. He was a hero for me growing up, I just loved him, I loved – and still love – his music, but also his ability to entertain, his candidness and his sensitivity, which have always been so present in his music. Shaun links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0pdktx9M6EcOsRg5LdLlXg Jen links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0WzakZWmOFiAeQMVY2hgQ A...

Dec 12, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 208

207. What Makes A Cult? | Therapist & Ex-Scientologist Discuss

I discuss whether cults share certain properties with political parties and ideologies with my old Libertarian friend Karlyn Borysenko and former scientologist Aaron Smith-Levin. We all have differing view points, but I do hope you enjoy this discussion. Karlyn Borysenko: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTrP78wxs0OmJVxsDInVFw Aaron Smith-Levin: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowingUpInScientology Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com...

Dec 10, 202249 minEp. 207

206. Aryan Brotherhood Founder | Part 2

This is part 2 of the interview with Michael Thompson. He is the founder of the Aryan Brotherhood, a racist prison gang. My mate and co-host Shaun Attwood is no stranger to true crime, having worked on both sides of it – as a journalist and presenter and also the boss of an organised crime ring in the States that smuggled ecstasy. Michael Thompson links: https://livelearnandprosper.org/ Shaun Attwood: https://www.youtube.com/user/derickatt https://twitter.com/shaunattwood https://www.instagram.c...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 206

205. The child sacrifices of Africa

Today is really quite an impactful and emotional episode, so I do warn you that we talk about some really gruesome things today, and it’s up to you whether you want to hear about that on this fine sunny or grey drizzly day or night, or wherever you are. Annie Ikpa is a hero to me, because she fought to end child sacrifice in Uganda. Annie Ikpa links: https://www.childrenontheedge.org Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgol...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 205

204. Why Julian Assange Matters

And now it’s time for something completely different. Well, not that different. It’s an episode about Julian Assange, the Australian editor of Wikileaks who released information in 2010 that had been obtained from the US Military. Here to talk us through the debate are Dave Decamp, a podcast host and news editor at AntiWar.com, and Dan Cohen, journalist and filmmaker. You’ll get one side today, which is the free Assange side, so do bear that in mind. I hope you enjoy! Dan Cohen links: https://tw...

Dec 03, 202236 minEp. 204
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