
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 L... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 816 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Vanessa Feltz has spent more than thirty years at the heart of British television. I built Heretics outside it. We began by agreeing that television had become sanitised. Within minutes, she was asking whether I was ashamed of myself.
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Patricia Heaton says Hollywood became so hostile to dissent that she helped build a private network of 2,000–3,000 insiders - before the IRS asked for its members’ names.
In this Heretics interview, the Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle star te... more
Was Charles Manson merely a cult leader—or used the CIA’s MKUltra mind-control program?
Investigative journalist Tom O’Neill spent 20 years examining Charles Manson, the Manson Family and the murders of Sharon Tate and Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. H... more
Kanika Batra says her psychiatrist scored her 33 out of 40 for psychopathy. She also says she set someone on fire - and that the worst thing she has ever done cannot be discussed because “there’s no statute of limitations.”
In this unfiltered Hereti... more
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I have been a huge supporter and listener for a long time , always found discussions balanced and thought provoking. However this latest episode with Vanessa Feltz was terrible. Well done for Vanessa keeping her dignity . A different side of Andrew shown in this episode and he has lost a listener. Not for me anymore.
Best interview I’ve heard you do, neither of you were wrong in your argument but it was fantastic to listen to! Thoroughly enjoyed it 👌🏻
I’ve been listening for about 2 years and love the guests and the new format. Informative and interesting. Andrew has taught me so much! I wish the channel all the success.
This would be a perfect 5 star if you would put the video here as well so we can choose between either video or audio as I like to do both.
Love Andrew’s interviewing style. Respectful, balanced and always interesting.
It’s clear that negative reviews on here will be from malicious activists who don’t like objectivity.
Andrew gives a platform to people who he disagrees with as well as those he supports. It always makes for a fascinating listen.
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This show consistently pulls back the curtain on controversial, high-stakes topics through long-form conversations with people who challenge mainstream narratives. Recent episodes span investigations into state power and mind control, AI risks, online manipulation, elite finance and psychopathy, as well as personal stories from Hollywood, celebrity culture, and survivor advocacy. The host's approach tends to be thoughtful, balanced, and probing, often weighing ethical implications, power dynamics, and the trade-offs of policy and technology.
What stands out is the breadth of guests and the willingness to explore uncomfortable angles—from investigative journalism and public policy critiques to personal trauma and industry pressures. Listene... more
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Recent guests on Heretics include:
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4. Roman Yampolskiy
5. Katie Price
6. Bjorn Lomborg
7. Andrew Lawrence
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