483. The Cultish Underbelly of Gender Will Shock You - Andrew Gold
heretics.16 Nov 2024

483. The Cultish Underbelly of Gender Will Shock You - Andrew Gold

In a conversation with Stella O'Malley, founder and director of Genspect, Andrew Gold @andrewgoldheretics explores why people—even very intelligent ones—are drawn to cult-like beliefs. He shares stories from his investigative work, including his study of exorcisms in Argentina, and connects these experiences to how modern groups can sometimes take on cult-like behaviors. He discusses how social pressures and rituals influence why people stay in these groups, even when it might be harmful. Through his work with former cult members, Andrew explains the challenges of leaving these intense belief systems and the importance of questioning groupthink in our lives. Andrew Gold is a British journalist, author, and YouTuber known for his investigative work on cults and extreme ideologies. Fluent in five languages, he has produced and presented documentaries for the BBC and HBO, including the acclaimed 2018 BBC documentary Exorcism: The Battle for Young Minds, featured in BBC Three's Best of 2018 list. In June 2020, he launched the podcast On the Edge with Andrew Gold, highlighted in Apple’s New and Noteworthy section. Gold also hosts the YouTube channel heretics., where he interviews people who challenge conventional wisdom and groupthink. His first book, The Psychology of Secrets: My Adventures with Murderers, Cults, and Influencers, explores the psychology of secrecy and is available on Amazon. Visit Genspect’s website: https://genspect.org Support Heretics: http://andrewgoldheretics.com Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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595. Gen Z Debate Champion Vs Me: The Truth About Charlie Kirk & the "Far-Right" - Tilly Middlehurst

595. Gen Z Debate Champion Vs Me: The Truth About Charlie Kirk & the "Far-Right" - Tilly Middlehurst

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594. I Built Ted Baker - Then Got Taken Down Over Hugs? - Ray Kelvin FINALLY Speaks Out

594. I Built Ted Baker - Then Got Taken Down Over Hugs? - Ray Kelvin FINALLY Speaks Out

In this rare and deeply personal conversation, Ray Kelvin - founder of global fashion brand Ted Baker — breaks his silence for the first time. After decades of avoiding interviews, he speaks openly ab...

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593. Inside The Muslim Brotherhood's 100-Year-Plan - Extremism Expert Charles Asher Small

593. Inside The Muslim Brotherhood's 100-Year-Plan - Extremism Expert Charles Asher Small

Andrew Gold sits down with Charles Asher Small, one of the world’s leading experts on extremism, to unpack a warning 50 years in the making. According to Small, the ideological project launched by the...

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592. This Trans Debate Went Off the Rails - Dr. Helen Webberley vs Andrew Gold

592. This Trans Debate Went Off the Rails - Dr. Helen Webberley vs Andrew Gold

In this explosive debate episode of Heretics, Andrew sits down with Dr. Helen Webberley, one of the most controversial figures in the transgender healthcare world, for a brutally honest, high-stakes c...

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591. The BBC Betrayed Diana: The Shocking Truth About The Bashir Scandal

591. The BBC Betrayed Diana: The Shocking Truth About The Bashir Scandal

In this explosive episode of Heretics, investigative journalist Andy Webb joins us to uncover the extraordinary story behind Princess Diana, Martin Bashir, and the BBC’s most controversial interview i...

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590. The Real Reason The BBC Keeps Lying To You - Telegraph Editor Camilla Tominey

590. The Real Reason The BBC Keeps Lying To You - Telegraph Editor Camilla Tominey

In this new episode of Heretics, Andrew Gold speaks with Camilla Tominey about the growing public frustration with the BBC, the long-running accusations of BBC bias, and why so many viewers now feel t...

17 Nov 20251h 15min

589. I'll Finally Expose The Elites Who Exploited Me - Anneke Lucas (Part 1)

589. I'll Finally Expose The Elites Who Exploited Me - Anneke Lucas (Part 1)

Part 2 out in a few weeks! Anneke Lucas breaks her silence about life inside a hidden world of power, exploitation and control. In this exclusive HERETICS conversation, she sits down with Andrew t...

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588. Carol McGiffin - Loose Women Hid My Backstage Fight With This TV Star

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