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heretics.

heretics.

Andrew Gold

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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.

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644. The West is in an Abusive Relationship - Richard Grannon
APR 19, 2026
644. The West is in an Abusive Relationship - Richard Grannon
Is the West trapped in a trauma bond with its own leadership? In this gripping episode of heretics., Andrew Gold sits down with world-renowned narcissism expert Richard Grannon to dissect a terrifying theory: Britain (and the wider West) is currently in an abusive relationship. Watch our bonus chat on https://andrewgoldheretics.com  SPONSORS: Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark  Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold   Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1  | US: https://bit.ly/475MQKe Notepro: https://bit.ly/479tWSR Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  From the "P-Button" used to reputationally destroy anyone who steps out of line, to the "Dark Ego Vehicle" theory that explains the rise of left-wing authoritarianism, Grannon reveals how psychopathic traits are being rebranded as "woke" empathy. In this episode, we uncover: - The Shared Fantasy: How governments induce "love bombing" to control the masses. - Reputational Warfare: What is the "P-Button" and why is it the ultimate weapon of modern narcissists? - Woke Narcissism: Why "suicidal empathy" is often just a mask for self-serving grandiosity. - The Death of Manners: How the loss of politeness is leading to a total societal collapse. - Richard also shares the harrowing story of the moment his world changed—being glassed in a club—and how that "shock of evil" led him to study the darkest corners of human psychology. Are we being gaslit by the state? Watch now to find out. #Narcissism #CultureWar #heretics  Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters 00:00 Is Britain in an Abusive Relationship?  02:40 The "P-Button": The Ultimate Tool of Reputation Destruction  04:05 How the Government "Love Bombs" the Public  06:15 Who Are the Real Abusers? (Davos, Elites, & Systems)  08:20 Woke vs. Reality: The "Shared Fantasy" Theory  10:30 Psychopathy in Politics: The Dark Ego Vehicle Theory  12:50 Is "Woke Empathy" Just Narcissistic Masturbation?  15:15 "Communism Writ Small": The Trauma Bond of Political Correctness  20:20 The "Shock of Evil": Why Richard Grannon was Glassed  24:30 From Self-Defense to Narcissism: Richard’s Origin Story  29:00 The Secret Collectivism of the Right & Individualism of the Left  33:00 Is Wokeness Filling a "Religion-Shaped Hole"?  35:40 The Rise of Islam & The Weakening of Western Individualism  42:00 Do Narcissists Need "Oppressed Groups" for Supply?  45:45 How Many People are ACTUALLY Clinical Narcissists?  49:15 The Tyranny of the Selfie: Is Society Reverting to Childhood?  53:30 Why Most "Victims" of Narcissism are the Problem  57:30 The Death of Manners & The Rise of the "Disagreeable" Hero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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643. Tom Cruise Brought Me In. Charlie Kirk Got Me Kicked Out.
APR 16, 2026
643. Tom Cruise Brought Me In. Charlie Kirk Got Me Kicked Out.
He worked with Tom Cruise's daughter, but UK Scientologist Amir Essalhi JUST left the cult. Watch our bonus chat on https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Was Tom Cruise’s influence enough to turn a young man into a slave? SPONSORS: Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark  Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold   Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1  | US: https://bit.ly/475MQKe Notepro: https://bit.ly/479tWSR Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  In this explosive interview, former Scientology executive Amir Essalhi reveals the terrifying reality of life inside one of the world’s most secretive organizations. From the bizarre "audition" process for Tom Cruise’s partners to the $500,000 "Bridge to Total Freedom," Amir exposes the psychological trap that keeps even the most intelligent people prisoner. Why did mentioning Charlie Kirk lead to modern slavery? Amir explains the moment he challenged the "code of silence" by advocating for open dialogue—a move that saw him demoted from high-level executive to forced manual labor, working 100-hour weeks for no pay. Inside this episode: The Tom Cruise "Chosen One" Myth: How the actor is worshiped as a god-like figure. The Secret Life of Isabella Cruise: A rare insider account of meeting Tom’s daughter. The "Gradient" Trap: How "self-help" philosophy is used to mask systemic abuse. The Charlie Kirk Warning: Why the organization fears figures who encourage free speech. The Emergency Exit Escape: The chilling final moments of Amir’s life in the cult. If you’re interested in investigative deep dives, the "Deep State" of high-control groups, and the fight for free speech, this is a must-watch. #Scientology #TomCruise #CharlieKirk #CultEscape #FreeSpeech #Investigation Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 00:00 – Tom Cruise: The Church’s Dark Secret Weapon  02:46 – The Disturbing Reality of Choosing Tom’s Partners  07:43 – How One "Mistake" Made Me a Church Slave  09:44 – The Secret Life of Tom Cruise’s Daughter Exposed  15:26 – The Hidden $500,000 Price Tag for "Total Freedom"  20:09 – Why Highly Intelligent People Fall for the Trap  27:44 – The Moment the "Self-Help" Mask Slipped  31:35 – The Horrifying Truth About Lisa McPherson  35:50 – The Secret Emails That Could Have Cost Me Everything  40:13 – 100-Hour Work Weeks: The Reality of Modern Slavery  45:26 – Charlie Kirk: The Warning That Changed Everything  48:56 – My Desperate Escape Through an Emergency Exit  53:10 – What Happens After You Lose Everything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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66 MIN
642. The Death of Britain Will Come in 2029 - Emma Trimble
APR 13, 2026
642. The Death of Britain Will Come in 2029 - Emma Trimble
Emma Trimble, also known as Emma Webb issues a chilling warning that unchecked mass immigration and rising Islamism are rapidly turning Britain into a fractured, sectarian society like Lebanon Catch the The Daily Heretic channel: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Y8MG4yndJrMlGFMvJYero?si=de79a79a88d34f77 Follow Emma on X: https://x.com/Emma_A_Webb  Watch our bonus chat on https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Emma Webb delivers a devastating warning on Heretics with Andrew Gold about the dangerous consequences of mass immigration, cheapened British citizenship, and the growing influence of Islamism in the UK. In this hard-hitting interview, she breaks down her fiery debate with Owen Jones, exposes how citizenship is handed out like sweets, discusses high-profile cases like Shamima Begum and Jihadi Jack, and warns about the left's suicidal empathy and no-borders ideology.  SPONSORS: Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark  Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold   Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1  | US: https://bit.ly/475MQKe Notepro: https://bit.ly/479tWSR Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  Emma reveals how sectarian voting is reshaping British politics, why multiculturalism is failing spectacularly, the erosion of English identity, two-tier policing, and the demographic shifts that could transform the nation within decades. She also explores the foundational role of Christianity in protecting freedoms versus political Islam, and outlines urgent solutions before Britain descends further into division and chaos. A must-watch for anyone concerned about the future of the United Kingdom. #Heretics #IslamismUK #ImmigrationCrisis Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 0:00: Emma Webb Highlight 4:05 Owen Jones Clash: Citizenship Given Like Sweets 8:05 Left's Suicidal Empathy & No Borders Mentality 12:00 Promethean Hubris: Utopian Fantasy vs Reality 16:40 Gorton & Denton: Sectarian Muslim Voting Exposed 20:35 Rise of Islamism & Tribal Politics by 2029 25:30 Multiculturalism's Deadly Experiment & Two-Tier Policing 30:00 Destroying English Identity: Britain Is Turkish Barbers 35:00 Quran Burnings, Apostates & The Stabbers' Veto 40:00 Will Britain Become Muslim in 30 Years? 45:00 Christianity's Role in Freedom vs Sharia Politics 50:00 Jewish Exodus, Safety Fears & State Cowardice 55:05 Solutions: Halt Migration & End Two-Tier Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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62 MIN
641. 'World Bank Let Teachers Do This To Girls' - Whistleblower Emily Brearley
APR 9, 2026
641. 'World Bank Let Teachers Do This To Girls' - Whistleblower Emily Brearley
World Bank insider Emily Brearley reveals shocking failures that global elites ignored World Bank whistleblower Emily Brearley exposes how a high-profile aid project in post-war Liberia went disastrously wrong, with young women facing serious issues from male teachers on a celebrated vocational program backed by celebrities like Anne Hathaway and Nike. From junior economist to outspoken critic, she details the flawed designs, ignored warnings, and bureaucratic pushback she encountered at the highest levels. SPONSORS: Go to https://surfshark.com/heretics for 4 extra months of Surfshark  Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold   Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1  | US: https://bit.ly/475MQKe Notepro: https://bit.ly/479tWSR Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  Author of Aid Inferno, Emily breaks down the realities of international development, gender policies in aid, parallels with failed experiments, UNRWA operations, and why results often fall short of the lofty promises. A powerful Heretics interview on global institutions, incentives, and practical ways forward. #WorldBankExposed #AidInferno #AidFailure Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 0:00 Emily Brearley Highlights 4:30 Warnings Ignored and Cohort Experiments 9:00 Reporting Issues and Facing Pushback 13:30 What the World Bank Actually Does 18:00 Gender Experts and Program Design Flaws 22:30 Gender Policies Impacting Aid Projects 27:00 UNRWA Work and Palestinian Interviews 32:00 Why Certain Areas Receive Most Attention 36:30 Reforming or Rethinking Aid Institutions 41:00 Bureaucratic Incentives and Mission Creep 46:00 Inequality Realities Across Cultures 51:00 Economic Policies in Latin America 55:00 A Heretic Emily Admires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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61 MIN
640. Anti-Racism is KILLING People
APR 6, 2026
640. Anti-Racism is KILLING People
Michael Murphy reveals how anti-racism policies and woke ideology are directly causing deaths in Britain and America. Anti-racism is killing people. In this explosive Heretics interview, Michael Murphy joins Andrew Gold to reveal how woke ideology and anti-racism policies have directly caused deaths in Britain and America through institutional fear, ignored warnings, and deadly social experiments. SPONSORS: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code andrewgold at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/andrewgold   Check Plaud UK: https://bit.ly/40Gzdh1  | US: https://bit.ly/475MQKe Notepro: https://bit.ly/479tWSR Organise your life: https://akiflow.pro/Heretics  Earn up to 4 per cent on gold, paid in gold: https://www.monetary-metals.com/heretics/  Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics  From the BAFTA “oppression Olympics” and Valdo Calane’s Nottingham murders enabled by NHS race-conscious decisions, to the post-George Floyd homicide spike that claimed over 10,000 extra lives, the Southport stabbings, Manchester Arena bombing, grooming gangs scandal, and Ireland’s migrant crisis, Murphy exposes the horrifying human cost of prioritizing racism fears over public safety. They dissect the McPherson Report’s legacy, woke hierarchies, grooming gangs as Britain’s multicultural Rosetta Stone, and why anti-racism has become more deadly than the racism it claims to fight. #AntiRacismKills #WokeDeathToll #HereticsPodcast Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com  Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Chapters: 00:00 Michael Murphy Highlights 01:15 Anti-Racism Woke 2.0 05:00 Woke Oppression Olympics 09:40 Valdo Calane UK Murders 14:30 NHS Anti-Racism Failures 19:50 George Floyd Racial Reckoning 24:50 US Homicide Explosion 29:40 Southport Stabbing Cover Up 34:40 Manchester Arena Profiling Fear 39:40 Grooming Gangs Rosetta Stone 49:50 Bigotry of Low Expectations 54:50 Rousseau Dangerous Dream 59:50 McPherson Report Reset Needed 01:03:40 A Heretic Michael Admires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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68 MIN