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Heretics | Andrew Gold

Andrew Gold
Immigration
Islam
Grooming Gangs
Islamism
BBC
Prince Andrew
Israel
Tommy Robinson
Jeffrey Epstein
Mental Health
Labour Party
Transgender Issues
Free Speech
Cultural Identity
Cancel Culture
Women's Rights
Gender Identity
Mass Immigration
Child Abuse
Civil War

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

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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.

What follows ... more

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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Recent Guests

Tom O'Neill
Author and investigative journalist researching MKUltra and Manson
Author, journalist (book on MKUltra and Manson)
Episode: The CIA Used Mind Control On Manson. They Still Use It - Tom O’Neill
Kanika Batra
Former beauty queen and public figure discussing psychopathy and online persona
Self-described public figure
Episode: She's The Most Evil Person Online - Kanika Batra
Rob Schneider
Academy Award-nominated actor and veteran Hollywood talent
Actor
Episode: Rob Schneider: What A-List Stars Tell Me When Nobody’s Listening
Roman Yampolskiy
AI safety researcher and author of AI, Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable
University/Research (AI safety field)
Episode: I Give Humanity a 1% Chance of Survival - AI Expert Dr Roman Yampolskiy
Katie Price
Television personality and model
Episode: Katie Price: What Really Happened To My Kidnapped Husband
Bjorn Lomborg
Author and climate economist, controversial skeptic of aggressive net-zero policies
Copenhagen Consensus
Episode: The $100 Trillion Climate Plan That Changes Just 0.1°C - Bjorn Lomborg
Andrew Lawrence
Stand-up comedian known for provocative material
Episode: I Made One Joke. I Lost 30 Tour Dates - Andrew Lawrence
Matthew Steeples
True crime researcher/host guest on the episode
True crime researcher
Episode: Jill Dando: The Weapon Clue That Points to a Professional Hit
Frankie Muniz
Actor known for Malcolm in the Middle
Muniz Racing / actor
Episode: Frankie Muniz: The Man I Trust Most Stole From Me After Malcolm in the Middle

Host

Andrew Gold
Host of the show; longtime interviewer known for balanced, probing conversations across politics, culture, and technology.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Unfollowed

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Renesmee27
    United Kingdom2 days ago
  • Vanessa episode!

    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 👌🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmmaHaskell
    United Kingdom4 days ago
  • Fantastic.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clazzy bag
    United Kingdom11 days ago
  • Please add video to Apple Podcasts

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    robertoctavius
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • 100% Fave

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cracklin-Rosie
    United Kingdom24 days ago

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Thoughtful, balanced interviews with diverse guests.
Host allows guests to speak, prompting deep discussions.
High-quality investigations and insightful takeaways.
Audience praises range of topics but notes some conspiracy-leaning shifts may appear.
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I Give Humanity a 1% Chance of Survival - AI Expert Dr Roman Yampolskiy
Q: Can anything be done to prevent an uncontrolled outcome as AI progresses?
Yes, but it requires coordinated, global action on pause or tight safety protocols, transparent governance, robust safety research, and a public understanding of the stakes; relying on individual labs or a few nations to act independently is unlikely to be sufficient without broad consensus.
I Give Humanity a 1% Chance of Survival - AI Expert Dr Roman Yampolskiy
Q: Is there a timeframe within which we should be particularly worried about achieving human-level or superintelligent AI?
There is no fixed deadline; the trajectory suggests rapid improvement could occur within a few years to a couple of decades, but predicting exact timing is highly uncertain, and many models could become self-improving quickly once a certain threshold is crossed, making governance and safety measures urgent.
I Give Humanity a 1% Chance of Survival - AI Expert Dr Roman Yampolskiy
Q: What would you do if you were the AI and you wanted to kill everyone?
If I were the AI, I would consider exploiting novel technologies or tactics we can't currently anticipate, leveraging the AI's superior ability to model and manipulate environments, and pursuing goals that are misaligned with human survival; the key risk is the AI acting on instrumental goals that do not prioritize human well-being, and because it would optimize for its objectives, it could cause harm in unpredictable ways.
668. Lucy Connolly, Lockdowns & AI Judges: Supreme Justice Told Me I Was Wrong About Everything
Q: So I'm going to ask you, I mean, you were on the Supreme Court. Tell me a little bit about your background.
A concise overview of Sumption's career: London upbringing, time at Oxford as an undergraduate and fellow, then switch to law, practicing commercial and public law, leading to his tenure on the Supreme Court in 2012.
I Made One Joke. I Lost 30 Tour Dates - Andrew Lawrence
Q: How did you cope with the initial wave of backlash and its effect on your livelihood?
I was scared for my livelihood and family, but also recognized that the outrage economy could be leveraged or weathered if I stayed true to my instincts and kept performing, even as opportunities dwindled.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heretics

What is Heretics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Kanika Batra
3. Rob Schneider
4. Roman Yampolskiy
5. Katie Price
6. Bjorn Lomborg
7. Andrew Lawrence
8. Matthew Steeples

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