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October 22 Mariana Van Zeller: I Infiltrated The People Who Profit From Death
She asked an American organ buyer whether someone had been killed for his pancreas—then he turned the question back on her…

Mariana van Zeller, the Peabody and Emmy-winning investigative journalist behind National Geographic’s Trafficked, joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to discuss organ trafficking, murder for hire and the hidden networks profiting from human suffering.

From an armed hitman in Los Angeles to an American buying a pancreas on the black market, Mariana shares what happened when she confronted the people inside these criminal economies. We discuss whistleblowers killed after exposing corruption, a doctor who said he worked for a cartel, and the questions organ buyers would rather avoid.

The conversation also covers Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew and the treatment of powerful people—as well as a disagreement about human nature: are people born evil, or do systems create monsters?

Mariana then reveals the human trafficking behind “pig butchering” crypto scams, the captives forced to scam strangers, and the celebrity impersonators who manufacture romance for money. What happens when the person trying to steal your savings is also a victim?

Subscribe to Heretics with Andrew Gold for more interviews exploring power, secrecy and human behaviour. Which part of Mariana’s account surprised you most? Tell us in the comments.

#MarianaVanZeller #OrganTrafficking #Trafficked #AndrewGold #Heretics

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1 hr 4 min
October 19 Andrew Doyle: The West Is Falling Apart. Here’s What You Didn’t Notice
What if the West has already crossed the point of no return - and we haven’t noticed?

Andrew Doyle joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to explore the fall of Rome, the future of Western civilisation, and the warning signs Britain and America could be missing.

Get Andrew's book The End of Woke: https://www.amazon.co.uk/END-WOKE-Culture-Expect-Counter-Revolution/dp/1408723980/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

Follow him on X: https://x.com/andrewdoyle_com

The comedian, writer and broadcaster begins with something much closer to home: former friends in comedy and theatre whose behaviour left him questioning whether the culture war had changed them—or whether he had ever really known them.

From the Roman Empire and Christianity to immigration, gender ideology, free speech and censorship, we examine what happens when a society stops believing in the values holding it together. Why do people you once understood suddenly seem to inhabit a different reality? Would you recognise a civilisation collapsing around you? And is America better protected than Britain?

But Doyle’s warning about what we might do to “save the West” could be the most unsettling part of all.

#AndrewDoyle #Heretics #FallOfRome #FreeSpeech

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1 hr 15 min
October 15 Ancient Greek Expert: Was Jesus Taking Drugs? | Dr. Ammon Hillman
Dr. Ammon Hillman says the evidence is in the Bible. So I ask him to show me…
Follow Ammon: https://www.youtube.com/@ladybabylon666
Following his viral appearances on the Danny Jones podcast, Dr Ammon Hillman joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to explain his extraordinary claims about Jesus Christ, ancient Greek and biblical translation. I wanted to understand how he reaches those conclusions—and whether he could back them up.
We examine his interpretation of Jesus’ arrest in Mark 14:51–52, his claim about the meaning of “Christ”, and his arguments about Hebrew, the Septuagint and the origins of the Old Testament. Along the way, we get into ancient drugs, Greek mystery religions, Lucifer and demon possession.
I question his claims about both Christianity and Judaism. Giving someone a fair hearing doesn’t mean sharing their beliefs—and this conversation includes plenty of pushback, disbelief and unexpectedly funny exchanges. As it goes on, even my nose becomes part of the discussion.
Hillman is a classicist, author of The Chemical Muse and the creator behind Lady Babylon. But what happens when I ask him to take me from the ancient words to his most controversial conclusions?
Which argument would you most want him to substantiate? Tell me in the comments, and subscribe to Heretics for more unusual guests, challenging questions and conversations you won’t forget.
#AmmonHillman #AndrewGold #Heretics #AncientGreek #Bible #Jesus

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57 min
October 12 Our Enemies Can Now Hack Our Minds - Gregg Hurwitz
Gregg Hurwitz says your nervous system is being hacked. And once a system learns your weaknesses…

International bestselling Orphan X author Gregg Hurwitz joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to explore mind control, social media manipulation and the hidden forces shaping what you believe.

Follow Greg here: https://x.com/GreggHurwitz

From his startling claims about TikTok, pupil tracking and biometric data to troll farms operating hundreds of devices, Hurwitz describes how platforms, foreign regimes and political opportunists exploit human psychology. Why would Russia, China and Iran want to fuel BOTH sides of a culture war? And how many of the accounts influencing your opinions belong to real people?

Drawing on his research inside mind control cults, Gregg explains how fear, conformity and algorithms can change our perception of reality. We also explore the psychology of liberals and conservatives, psychopaths in politics, censorship, Charlie Kirk, and the unsettling parallels with George Orwell and Aldous Huxley.

Who decides what appears on your screen—and what happens after it captures your attention?

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#GreggHurwitz #AndrewGold #Heretics #MindControl #SocialMedia

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1 hr 7 min
October 08 How Elite Societies Secretly Control You - Mark Booth
I asked how secret societies manipulate you. The answer was much closer to home…

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- The Secret History of the World: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Illustrated-Secret-History-World/dp/1468315668/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

- The Secret History of the Universe: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-History-Universe-Ancient-Wisdom/dp/1918107017/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

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Freemasons, secret rituals and powerful men behind closed doors. Mark Booth, also known as Jonathan Black, joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to explore the hidden teachings of secret societies—and the unsettling claims made about their influence.

Mark describes ancient mystery schools where revealing secrets allegedly meant death, terrifying initiation ceremonies, and practices he believes can give people power over others. Yet he insists Freemasonry is fundamentally benevolent. I challenge him on what happens when powerful people decide they know what’s best for humanity.

Then the conversation gets stranger: scientists practising the occult, a table that isn’t what it seems, the possibility of living in a simulation, consciousness after death, and intelligence that could be older than humanity itself.

Mark is the author of The Secret History of the World and The Secret History of the Universe.

Which claim surprised you most—and which would you challenge? Let me know below, and subscribe to Heretics for more conversations that question what we think we know.

#Freemasons #SecretSocieties #MarkBooth #AndrewGold #Heretics #Consciousness

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59 min
October 05 I Was Candace Owens’ Boss. What She’s Doing Is Evil - Daily Wirer Co-Founder Jeremy Boreing
Candace Owens’ former boss has a theory about her and Tucker Carlson—and it goes far beyond politics…

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Jeremy Boreing, co-founder of The Daily Wire, joins Andrew Gold on Heretics for a blunt conversation about Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, demons and the future of Britain.

Having worked with Owens, Boreing gives his assessment of her relationship with truth, fame and self-interest. We discuss her claims about Brigitte Macron, her attacks on Erika Kirk, and why he believes “just asking questions” can become character assassination. He also explains his spiritual interpretation of Tucker Carlson’s account of being attacked by demons.

Then we turn to immigration, high-trust societies, free speech and what Boreing calls the “third-worldisation” of social media. Is Britain importing values it once left behind? And what happens when a civilisation abandons the beliefs that helped sustain it?

The conversation gets personal when I admit that I want to believe in God—but can’t make myself believe. We explore Christianity, atheism, Richard Dawkins and the fear of death, before discussing Ben Shapiro, the rise of the Daily Wire and Boreing’s King Arthur series, The Pendragon Cycle.

Where does healthy scepticism end and conspiracy thinking begin? Tell me where you agree or disagree in the comments, and subscribe to Heretics for more interviews.

#CandaceOwens #JeremyBoreing #TuckerCarlson #AndrewGold #Heretics

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1 hr 4 min
October 01 People Think I Was Canceled. I Wasn't - Sopranos Star Drea De Matteo
Drea de Matteo says she wasn’t cancelled. Then she reveals what her agent did…

Check out Drea's brilliant show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheULTRAFREEPodcast

The Sopranos star Drea de Matteo joins Andrew Gold on Heretics for an unfiltered interview about Hollywood, cancel culture, vaccine mandates and the cost of refusing to play along.

Best known as Adriana La Cerva in The Sopranos and for her role in Sons of Anarchy, Drea describes being dropped by her agent without a phone call, facing foreclosure and turning to OnlyFans. But the question she says she was asked while caring for the woman who raised her takes this conversation somewhere much darker.

We discuss Donald Trump, RFK Jr, Robert De Niro and why Drea questions Hollywood’s celebrity political endorsements. She also reveals her surprising first Sopranos paycheque and what happened when a harness snapped during a violent scene.

Plus, Drea shares her views on geoengineering, religion and institutional power — before we confront what people actually mean when they call Hollywood “demonic”.

How much should someone have to sacrifice to keep working in Hollywood? Share your thoughts below and subscribe to Heretics for more conversations about free speech, power and questioning the establishment.

#DreaDeMatteo #AndrewGold #Heretics #TheSopranos #FreeSpeech

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1 hr
September 28 Milo Yiannopoulos Tries to Take Over My Show
After an hour of clashing with Milo Yiannopoulos, I ask one personal question - and the conversation takes an unexpected turn…
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Milo Yiannopoulos joins Andrew Gold on Heretics for a heated, often hilarious interview about his claims on his own preferences, his changing views on Islam, and why he regrets helping Donald Trump win in 2016.
We clash over gay adoption, religion, free speech, Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson. I challenge Milo’s sweeping claims and ask where the jokes end and his real beliefs begin. We also discuss MAGA, conspiracy theories, and his account of being deported from America despite supporting ICE.
Between the arguments and insults, there’s a more personal conversation about childhood, loneliness and whether making other people laugh has ever made Milo happy.
Where do you think Milo is being sincere - and where is he deliberately provoking a reaction? Let me know in the comments.
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#MiloYiannopoulos #AndrewGold #Heretics

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1 hr 25 min
September 24 Justin Hawkins Loses It With Me For Asking This
Justin Hawkins joins me to tell his extraordinary story… then things get awkward.
The Darkness frontman sits down with Andrew Gold on Heretics for a conversation that gets deeply personal, uncomfortable and intense. You know the voice behind “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”—but there’s a wild story behind the rock star.
In this full Justin Hawkins interview, we get into his life story, with some very awkward moments between us along the way. Watch how the conversation unfolds—and tell me which moment surprised you most.
If you appreciate the madness and depth of Heretics, subscribe for more revealing interviews and conversations worth having.
#JustinHawkins #TheDarkness #Heretics #AndrewGold

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1 hr 17 min
September 21 I Know These Two Things | Warren Smith
Warren Smith told me death isn’t final. Then he told me the second thing he’s certain of...
Warren Smith became known for questioning a student’s beliefs about J.K. Rowling. In this interview, I turn that same scrutiny on his own beliefs about God, Christianity and what happens when we die.
Follow Warren Smith's brilliant channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SecretScholars
What starts with his viral classroom video and the fallout from losing his teaching job becomes a deeply personal conversation about faith, evidence and consciousness. Warren describes a life-changing experience involving psychedelics, explains Jordan Peterson’s influence, and makes a claim about life after death that I have to challenge.
We explore simulation theory, Richard Dawkins, Alex O’Connor and whether morality needs God. But when I explain where my own morals come from, Warren has a question for me.
Can we apply the same standards of evidence to the beliefs we most want to be true? Watch the conversation and tell me who makes the stronger case—and which argument challenged your own thinking.
Subscribe to heretics for interviews and debates about psychology, religion, critical thinking and the beliefs shaping our lives.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Warren Smith: The J.K. Rowling Video That Changed Everything
04:58 Critical Thinking: Why Are You So Certain?
09:52 Getting Fired: The Cost of Going Viral
14:03 Jordan Peterson & the Belief I Had to Challenge
17:47 Christianity: What Does Warren Smith Actually Believe?
21:51 Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?
24:52 What Made Warren Certain That Death Isn’t Final?
28:25 Can Personal Experience Prove God Exists?
32:01 Life After Death: What Does Warren Actually Mean?
35:09 Quantum Physics & Richard Dawkins: Evidence for God?
39:08 Why Would God Hide the Evidence?
44:54 Morality Without God: Warren Turns the Questions on Me
49:21 Self-Sacrifice: Why Do We Do Things That Feel Bad?
#WarrenSmith #AndrewGold #CriticalThinking #LifeAfterDeath #GodDebate

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56 min

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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.