The Godless Spellchecker Podcast

This week on The Knight Tube, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) Journalist and Author Andrew Gold (@AndrewGold_OK) returns to talk about hid fascinating new book ‘The Psychology of Secrets: My Adventures with Murderers, Cults and Influencers’. You can watch the video version at www.youtube.com/gspellchecker 0:00 Intro 0:08 Air conditioning and summer heat 1:24 Andrew’s YouTube success and avoiding audience capture 3:51 Doe accusations of bigotry hurt? 8:59 Prosocial lies: How do we recognise when we aren’t being honest? 14:14 Is it dangerous to talk to extreme people? Why cover the most dark, heinous topic possible? 19:42 Do you ever worry people will make judgments about you for the dark topics you write about? 28:27 Andrew Gold’s experience with Piers Morgan 36:46 The fear of running out of things to say in interviews and pushing back with your guests. 41:57 Are the left unwilling to debate their ideas? And does being ‘ex-communicated’ from your ’tribe’ make you more extreme? 51:46 Utopian thinking, Stephen going soft on vegetarianism and the value of religion. 57:18 Jews and Santa 01:02:34 Lie detector tests and the cult leader aspect of ‘influencers’. 01:09:20 Are other people’s secrets a burden? Buy Andrew’s book: https://amzn.eu/d/bccQLCJ Stephen Knight’s Substack: www.sknight.substack.com Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify.    

This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss all the big topics. 0:00 Intro 0:21 Where the hell have we been?! 1:19 Iram’s trip to Tel Aviv 16:13 Social media 20:44 Palestinian student has UK student visa revoked for comments about October 7th terror attacks and the topic of Palestinian refugees. 36:37 New proposals for single sex spaces in UK public spaces 44:59 New guidance banning teaching ‘gender ideology’ in schools. 49:52 The Cass Review into gender services for children 57:59 Man tries to enter women’s loos in Central Park 59:53 Is New York Safe? 01:01:29 Michaela School: Muslim student loses prayer ban challenge 01:26:55 Audience Question: Dark or milk chocolate biscuits? 01:18:14 Audience Question: Review of RoboDoc 01:20:14 Audience Question: Ninja swords! 01:27:03 Lucky to be in Britain Iram reporting from Tel Aviv: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13372277/hamas-kidnapped-grandfather-wife-heartache.html Stephen Knight’s Substack: www.sknight.substack.com Sedaa: www.sedaa.org Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify.

Stephen Knight, a panelist at The Battle of Ideas, delves into the layered nature of antisemitism, media bias towards Jewish issues, factors influencing discourse on the Israeli Gaza conflict, the link between identity politics and anti-Semitism, and the complexities of Islamism as a political and religious movement.

Musician Louise Distras discusses cancel culture in the music industry, sharing experiences of being banned and dropped for her views. She delves into the challenges of recording new music amidst bias. Topics include clashes with online trans activists, cult-like behaviors in gender debates, and the impact of class identity on progressive movements.

Buck Angel, a motivational speaker and transgender activist, discusses the impact of trans activism, gender dysphoria experiences, and navigating controversies in the transgender community. They delve into issues like self-identification, adult film industry work, and the challenges faced by transgender individuals. Buck also shares insights on sexuality, gender identity, and the importance of advocating for adult transition over minors transitioning without proper evaluation.

Stephen Knight and Iram Ramzan discuss the controversies surrounding Renaissance art in French schools, the UK's diplomatic dispute with Greece over Parthenon marbles, American college presidents and free speech, the Italian carbonara row, Owen Jones' review of October 7th massacre footage, and the debate on whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

Dr. Rakib Ehsan, the author of 'Beyond Grievance: What The Left Gets Wrong About Ethnic Minorities' joins Stephen Knight to discuss challenging left narratives on ethnic minorities, freedom of expression at pro-Palestinian protests, the aftermath of Brexit, the importance of stable family structure, stop and search incidents, and the impact of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership.

Author and journalist Jake Wallis Simons discusses his book 'Israelophobia' in a podcast. They explore the left's problem with Israel and reality, debunk the apartheid claim, and discuss the blend of far-left and radical Islamists in protests.

Counter-extremist Liam Duffy discusses violence in response to perceived 'blasphemy' in the West. Topics include sensitivity around Muhammad, chilling effect on free speech, Elon Musk's role on Twitter, and the impact of Islamophobia on the discussion of blasphemy.

This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) discuss all the big topics. 0:00 Intro 2:06 Tommy Robinson’s contempt of court case used as a case study in new Journalism Law textbook. 6:06 Iram meets movie legend Jean Claude Van Damme 10:14 The moral implications of the ‘new’ Beatles song ‘Now and Then’. 14:42 The best Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions you’ll ever hear. 16:52 Elon Musk’s advertiser problems on ‘X’/Twitter. 26:59 The allegations against Russell Brand and his reinvention as a political commentator and ‘guru’. 38:30 Female Newcastle football fan is interviewed by the police and has club membership terminated for tweets about trans people. 32:34 Trans footballer quits women’s team and threatens to sue as rival team refuses to play against them 47:18 Israel/Gaza conflict 01:05:05 Audience Questions: Nigel Farage in I’m A Celeb and daytime drinking. Stephen Knight’s Substack: www.sknight.substack.com Sedaa: www.sedaa.org Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify.