

heretics.
Andrew Gold
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 Konstantin Kisin and the world's most cancelled man Graham Linehan to Robbie Williams and atheist Richard Dawkins. These are the people living with the weight of their own community's disappointment on their shoulders.
Learn from my guests how to rebel, think differently and resist social contagion. From Triggernometry's Konstantin Kisin and the world's most cancelled man Graham Linehan to Robbie Williams and atheist Richard Dawkins. These are the people living with the weight of their own community's disappointment on their shoulders.
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Nov 4, 2023 • 1h 15min
328. Psychiatrist Reacts to Tragic Matthew Perry Death
The news from last Saturday has made us all sad, even more to us FRIENDS fans. Matthew Perry - Chandler Bing in the American TV Sitcom - passed away in her house in Los Angeles. Celebrity psychiatrist Dr. Raj Persaud talked with me on livestream to explain Matthew Perry’s death and the worry trends around famous people dying younger than the rest of us on average. #matthewperry #friends #psychologyDr Raj’s podcast: https://drrajpersaud.com/the-podcastsHis recent book: https://amzn.eu/d/4AwSs0RRaj Persaud - The psychology of seduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E46oWB4V0sAndrew Gold links:http://YouTube.com/andrewgold1http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://andrewgold.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 3min
327. David Miscavige Returns to Home of Tom Cruise's Daughter
Tune in and enjoy this livestream I did on my YouTube channel with Alex Barnes Ross, about David Miscavige making a shock return to the United Kingdom - a public appearance after years away to the spot where Bella Cruise, Tom Cruise’s daughter, works in Scientology. Alex Barnes-Ross is arranging a protest, and here’s how you can help. #scientology #davidmiscavige #tomcruise Alex’s links:https://www.youtube.com/@apostatealexhttp://scientologybusiness.com Andrew Gold links:http://YouTube.com/andrewgold1http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://andrewgold.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2023 • 32min
326. Please Stop Telling Me I Shouldn’t Be Scared
The host reflects on the controversy of being scared at a Pro-Palestine rally. They discuss police bias towards Jewish protests, the complexity of anti-Semitism, and the controversy surrounding Israel's land theft. They also talk about surviving dangerous investigative work and the fears associated with being Jewish.

Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 7min
325. Broke, Homeless & Gay In Scientology
Former scientologist Steven Mango exposes the psychological and physical pain he endured in the cult, as well as the struggle of hiding his homosexuality. Topics include the impact of Scientology on health, struggles with insecurity in pursuing acting, leaving the cult, and the mystery surrounding a high-ranking member. Entertaining and informative!

Oct 22, 2023 • 1h 4min
323. The Pig Butchering Romance Scam
Pig Butchering already sounds bad as it is, but you’ll be surprised by the real meaning of it being even worse! Journalist and documentarist Lindsey Kennedy did a fascinating investigation on the world of scams - and it’s scary, and it’s dangerous. #scams #humantraffic #china Lindsey’s link:https://twitter.com/LindsAKennedyAndrew Gold links:http://YouTube.com/andrewgold1http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://andrewgold.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 7min
322. What Scientologists Actually Believe
Ex-Scientologist and scientologist expert Jon Atack is back on the show to talk about some scientology basics - and not so basics, like the real reason behind many celebrities’ decision to join the cult and the crazy beliefs from the Scientology members. #scientology #cults #cultsurvivor Jon’s links:https://www.youtube.com/@jonatackfamilyfriends6176/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lets-sell-these-people-Piece-ebook/dp/B00BF385HG?ref_=ast_author_dphttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Opening-Our-Minds-relationships-authoritarian-ebook/dp/B08YGTJW4P/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=https://www.amazon.co.uk/SCIENTOLOGY-Cult-Greed-Jon-Atack/dp/150549012X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Andrew Gold links:http://YouTube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://andrewgold.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Oct 20, 2023 • 49min
321b. My Problem with Greta Thunberg's Activism: Israel & Climate Change
*This was from my YouTube livestream so is a little different in style, hope you guys like it though!*Greta Thunberg is in the news again after sharing her support for Gaza & Palestine - and not Israel. Somehow she is linking it to the climate, and I wanted to analyse the rise and rise of one of the most divisive figures on the planet. A lot of people considered Great the antisemite after her blue octopus, such as Viva Frei on his channel. But here are my thoughts.#gretathunberg #israel #gaza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 5min
321. The Black Hasidic Jewish Rapper
Between drugs and guns was raised Nissim Black, the black-jew gangster rapper who converted to Hasidism. His story is pretty unique, as he told me in this interview. From a childhood surrounded by crime and law enforcement agencies, through a spiritual epiphany, to a religious and family friendly life as a Hasidic jew living in Israel. #hasidicjews #extremereligion #judaism Nissim’s links:https://www.youtube.com/nissimworldhttps://www.instagram.com/nissimofficial/Andrew Gold links:http://YouTube.com/andrewgold1http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://andrewgold.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2023 • 1h 9min
320. Growing Up In Incest: Amanda Rae
Incest cults exist, and Amanda was RAISED in one. She told me all her crazy experiences about marriage and relationships between family members, all by GOD’S CALLING. Traumas and recovery came afterwards, but there will always be a part of her life that she lost.Amanda’s links:https://www.youtube.com/@AmandaLovesRachelhttps://holdingouthelp.org Andrew Gold links:http://YouTube.com/andrewgold1http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://andrewgold.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 37min
319. Coleman Hughes: A Nuanced View On Israel, Palestine & Judaism
Hamas’ MASSACRE on the Israeli land saddens the earth and humanity - and the story behind it is far too complicated. Coleman Hughes joined me to talk about the Israel - Palestine conflict, the current situation and how this affected our persona lives, on an episode that is a bit different than the others.Coleman Hughes’ channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ColemanHughesOfficial/videosAndrew Gold links:http://YouTube.com/andrewgold1http://instagram.com/andrewgold_okhttp://twitter.com/andrewgold_okhttps://andrewgold.locals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


