
What makes you a heretic? 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, Chris Packham, David Baddiel, Richard Dawkins, Bonnie Blue, and former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 732 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger joins Andrew Gold to explain what he believes happened to Wikipedia — from neutrality and “NPOV” to activism, bias, editorial control, and the culture of Wikipedia editing.
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Vanessa Frake spent decades inside Britain’s prison system - from Holloway to Wormwood Scrubs - and rose to become a prison governor. In this conversation, she describes what she says changed inside UK prisons as Islam grew, why prison authorities so... more
Today I’m talking to Carl Benjamin about what people are calling “the right’s civil war” — and why the story most of us are being told might be missing the point.
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Pieter Tritton — better known as Posh Pete — is a former drug trafficker whose name has become synonymous with high-level organised crime in Britain. In this episode of Heretics, Andrew Gold interviews Posh Pete about his full life story, from childh... more
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Heretics is fantastic, the conversations are mind blowing & eye opening & this episode where Andrew becomes the interviewee is phenomenal. You need more exposure Andrew!!
Thanks for a great podcast, Andrew. Chat with Simon was amazing. I agree with him that you should have to put your name to it. Course these cowards would prob put micky mouse as a name which demeans Micky, who tho a mouse, has much more of a back bone.
Keep up the good work 👍
I really wanted to listen to the most recent podcast but as much as I like hearing what Shaun Atwood says, his voice and his vocal expression unnerves me. It’s not relaxing or easy to listen to. Yes his content is superb!! I wish he’d tone down the vocals 😥
Superb open mind, if you don’t like the difficult topics don’t leave bad reviews? Go back to your echo chamber
Two years ago, in 2023, I left this review: “Motivated, curios, informed, deep, open minded, also funny when needed. Looking forward to hear this podcast grow further: be brave, it’s not only about people in the “media eye of the storm” even if they do get a lot of clicks.”
I am glad to see I can add to it. The podcast I reviewed is not this podcast, the name was different, the content was different. I find now that Andrew Gould has slipped down the Click Bait route, and I understand why. I j... more
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The podcast explores the stories of individuals labeled as 'heretics' for their unconventional views and actions in contemporary society. It features a diverse range of guests, from comedians and political commentators to activists and industry leaders, engaging in candid discussions about challenging societal norms and the pressures of groupthink. This series critically examines topics such as freedom of speech, identity, and the consequences of stepping outside the accepted narrative, providing listeners with insights into often controversial subjects from various perspectives. The unique blend of personal experiences and societal critiques makes it a compelling listen for those interested in deeper cultural conversations.
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