Episodes

  • Ancient Greek Expert: Was Jesus Taking Drugs? | Dr. Ammon Hillman

    Ancient Greek Expert: Was Jesus Taking Drugs? | Dr. Ammon Hillman
    Oct 15 2026
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Our Enemies Can Now Hack Our Minds - Gregg Hurwitz

    Our Enemies Can Now Hack Our Minds - Gregg Hurwitz
    Oct 12 2026
    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? Join the discussion below and subscribe to Heretics for more conversations with Andrew Gold. #GreggHurwitz #AndrewGold #Heretics #MindControl #SocialMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • How Elite Societies Secretly Control You - Mark Booth

    How Elite Societies Secretly Control You - Mark Booth
    Oct 8 2026
    I asked how secret societies manipulate you. The answer was much closer to home… Get Mark's books: - 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 --- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • People Think I Was Canceled. I Wasn't - Sopranos Star Drea De Matteo

    People Think I Was Canceled. I Wasn't - Sopranos Star Drea De Matteo
    Oct 1 2026
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • I Was Candace Owens’ Boss. What She’s Doing Is Evil - Daily Wirer Co-Founder Jeremy Boreing

    I Was Candace Owens’ Boss. What She’s Doing Is Evil - Daily Wirer Co-Founder Jeremy Boreing
    Oct 5 2026
    Candace Owens’ former boss has a theory about her and Tucker Carlson—and it goes far beyond politics… --- Subscribe to Jeremy's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@jeremyboreing Watch The Pendragon Cycle on Amazon Prime: UK (Amazon Prime): https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.b57932f9-02b2-4d82-a34d-d6754269c3ec?ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb US (Daily Wire): https://get.dailywire.com/subscribe/pendragon/ --- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Milo Yiannopoulos Tries to Take Over My Show

    Milo Yiannopoulos Tries to Take Over My Show
    Sep 28 2026
    After an hour of clashing with Milo Yiannopoulos, I ask one personal question - and the conversation takes an unexpected turn… Follow Milo: https://x.com/Nero 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. Subscribe to Heretics with Andrew Gold for more interviews that challenge what you believe. #MiloYiannopoulos #AndrewGold #Heretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Justin Hawkins Loses It With Me For Asking This

    Justin Hawkins Loses It With Me For Asking This
    Sep 24 2026
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • He Tried to Kill His Dad. Now He Fights Radical Islamists | David Wood

    He Tried to Kill His Dad. Now He Fights Radical Islamists | David Wood
    Sep 14 2026
    David Wood tried to kill his dad - but what he thought it would achieve is even more disturbing… Known for his Islam debates on https://www.youtube.com/@apologeticsroadshow, Dr David Wood joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to discuss the life behind his public reputation: attempted murder, prison, manipulation, Christianity and radical Islamism. “You’re all puppets.” How do you make someone follow your plan while believing it was their own idea? Wood explains his former worldview, his antisocial personality disorder, and an uncomfortable question: can someone change their behaviour without ever feeling guilt? Andrew challenges him on Christianity, evolution and belief in God. Then the conversation turns to his friendship with Nabeel Qureshi, the death threat Wood says followed Nabeel’s conversion, and the risks of leaving Islam. Wood also sets out his “three stages of jihad” argument. Why does he think Western leaders and journalists are failing to understand radical Islamism—and does he see Britain and Europe as a warning for America? Where do you agree with David - and where would you challenge him? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe to Heretics for more interviews with Andrew Gold. Chapters: 00:00 Why did David Wood try to kill his dad? 03:31 What happens when you don’t feel what others feel? 08:55 “You’re all puppets”—where does that lead? 14:37 Why choose his own father? 18:21 His father survived—but what did he remember? 23:08 Can you change without feeling guilt? 27:16 Could psychopathy ever be an advantage? 30:40 How do manipulators keep you hooked? 35:18 What if your “idea” was planted? 39:36 His best friend died. His first thought? 43:08 What finally made him cry? 46:23 The Christian he couldn’t beat… 51:22 He read the Bible to win. What changed? 56:28 Why doesn’t God make himself obvious? 1:01:49 Could he explain away the resurrection? 1:07:00 Why did he turn to debating Islam? 1:10:39 Leaving Islam: what could it cost? 1:14:17 Why are some ex-Muslims staying silent? 1:17:39 The “three stages of jihad”—what comes next? #DavidWood #Heretics #AndrewGold #IslamDebate #Psychopathy #Christianity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins