Heretics | Andrew Gold

Chris Hansen joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to go inside To Catch a Predator: the confrontations, the excuses, and the discovery that changed everything about one suspect’s sob story. With Robert Pattinson playing Hansen in A24’s upcoming film Primetime, hear from the real man behind “Have a seat”. From the original Dateline NBC investigations to Takedown with Chris Hansen, we explore how the stings work, why suspects who refuse to speak to police will talk to Chris, and why men who recognise the show still walk through the door. Hansen discusses his Roblox investigation, his concerns about child safety online, and the disturbing cases involving people in positions of trust. What happens before he steps into the room—and how does he know when to intervene? Andrew challenges Chris on entrapment and the uncomfortable relationship between justice and entertainment. Chris also gives his account of the Texas prosecutor’s death, explains why he believes To Catch a Predator ended, and revisits the infamous pizza encounter with Jeff Sokol. Watch Takedown with Chris Hansen: TruBlu Find Chris’s podcasts and channels: Official links CHAPTERS00:00 The Questions Chris Hansen Had to Answer03:12 He Rented a House. Then 17 Men Arrived.06:37 Why They Refuse the Police—but Talk to Him10:13 Why He Can’t Do the Same Show in Britain14:05 He Seemed Sorry… Then They Checked His Backpack19:25 What His Roblox Investigation Uncovered23:34 The Moment He Decides to Walk In26:56 Why Did He Bring Two Happy Meals?30:11 The Men You’d Never Look Twice At33:18 A Police Lieutenant. A Teacher of the Year.36:24 The Messages That Keep Him Going39:29 Are These Stings Creating Crimes?44:34 Children’s Safety—or Everyone’s Freedom?48:57 The Prosecutor’s Death—and What Followed52:02 Why Did To Catch a Predator Really End?57:15 What Happened to the Infamous Pizza Guy? #ChrisHansen #ToCatchAPredator #Heretics #AndrewGold #TrueCrime #Primetime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the protests filling Western streets truly spontaneous - or are some being engineered from above? Investigative journalist Nate Friedman followed the money behind what looked like grassroots activism. He says he uncovered repeat organisers, nonprofit pass-throughs, more than $20 million connected to one little-known billionaire—and the same network appearing behind cause after cause. Subscribe to his amazing channel:  @natefriedman  In this rare long-form conversation, Nate reveals how he tracks the people and organisations behind mass demonstrations, why activists tried to block his street interviews and why he says major protests suddenly disappeared after federal investigators began asking questions. He tells Andrew what shocked him most when he came to Britain, why New York could be a warning to the rest of the West, how social media helps charismatic radicals gain power—and why the funding trail keeps leading back to China. But Andrew challenges him on the questions his critics will ask: Are ordinary protesters actually being paid? Can street interviews represent an entire community? Does editing distort the picture? And is Nate documenting a coordinated political machine—or only its loudest members? The conversation becomes deeply personal as Nate recalls losing Charlie Kirk, encountering students who celebrated it and making a decision that changed his mission. Watch to the end to discover the investigation Nate is building now—and why he says his goal is nothing less than saving the West. CHAPTERS 00:00 The $20 Million Machine Behind the Protests 04:46 What “Paid Protesters” Actually Means 08:44 Why the Same Faces Keep Appearing 12:16 He Asked Hundreds—Their Answer Never Changed 16:01 What Britain’s Elites Refuse to See 20:57 Is It Already Too Late for Britain? 24:20 New York’s Radical Experiment Begins 29:29 How 25 Years Changed America Forever 32:30 Is the Point of No Return Getting Closer? 37:19 The Enclaves Quietly Taking Power 43:10 Charlie Kirk: “The Worst Day of My Life” 47:08 Why He Refused to Stop #PaidProtesters #NateFriedman #FollowTheMoney #DarkMoney #InvestigativeJournalism #PoliticalInfluence #Heretics #AndrewGold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vanessa Feltz has spent more than thirty years at the heart of British television. I built Heretics outside it. We began by agreeing that television had become sanitised. Within minutes, she was asking whether I was ashamed of myself. What follows is a collision between two very different ideas of public conversation: one prioritises care and responsibility; the other prioritises bluntness and freedom. You decide which one the future belongs to. Sub to her new show here: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaFeltzYouTube Following the sudden end of her Channel 5 programme, Vanessa reveals how Paramount pulled the plug, why terrestrial television is losing its audience and what decades in British broadcasting taught her about censorship, controversy and the shrinking space for unscripted opinions. But the agreement doesn’t last. A throwaway remark about Loose Women becomes an accusation of misogyny and ageism. Vanessa explains why she deplores my decision to interview Katie Hopkins, questions whether controversial figures deserve a platform and reveals whether she would invite Woody Allen into her home. Then, after Vanessa asks what I have said that made me unacceptable to mainstream television, the interview takes its most dramatic turn. We clash over transgender identity, pronouns, detransition, compelled speech and whether genuine compassion means affirming somebody’s identity—or being willing to tell them something they do not want to hear. At one point, Vanessa calls me “nasty”. Shortly afterwards, she announces that she has lost the will to live. But the arguments are only half the story. Vanessa also speaks with startling honesty about growing up with parents who rarely expressed love, being made to feel grateful to any man who chose her and why she has never sustained a successful relationship. She opens up about the cruelty she experienced over her weight, starving and dehydrating herself before televised weigh-ins on Celebrity Fit Club, the gastric band that became embedded in her liver and why she wishes Mounjaro and Wegovy had existed before she underwent gastric bypass surgery. There are also extraordinary stories involving Madonna, Katie Price, Woody Harrelson, Jeff Goldblum, The Big Breakfast and the famous guests who behaved very strangely after climbing into bed with Vanessa. Was Vanessa defending kindness and responsibility—or the instincts that made mainstream television frightened of real conversation? Was I defending honesty and free expression—or simply being provocative for its own sake? Watch until the end and decide for yourself. The way the conversation concludes may surprise you. Subscribe to Heretics for long-form conversations in which insiders, survivors and dissidents reveal the hidden rules of powerful people and institutions—and how those rules affect you. CHAPTERS 0:00 “Are you ashamed of yourself?” 3:54 Why mainstream television is dying 7:59 One joke turns the interview against Andrew 12:32 Is offensiveness ever “just a joke”? 18:15 The parents who rarely expressed love 21:59 Why Vanessa always needed to be chosen 25:09 Why Vanessa deplores Katie Hopkins 30:48 Vanessa discovers she was voted one of Britain’s worst people 35:18 How she avoided the internet until 2020 38:27 “What have you said?” The gender clash begins 42:36 What does it really mean to be a woman? 46:18 “You’re just being nasty” 50:10 When “just be kind” stops being simple 55:40 The weight-loss operation that went horribly wrong 59:03 Starving herself before a televised weigh-in 1:03:21 Why one slice of cake changes everything 1:07:19 Vanessa’s YouTube reinvention—and the stars in her bed #VanessaFeltz #Heretics #AndrewGold #FreeSpeech #BritishTV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was Charles Manson merely a cult leader—or used the CIA’s MKUltra mind-control program? Investigative journalist Tom O’Neill spent 20 years examining Charles Manson, the Manson Family and the murders of Sharon Tate and Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. His acclaimed book, CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, challenged the accepted Helter Skelter story. In 2026, Tom was called to testify before the United States Congress about MKUltra and the files he uncovered. -- Get Tom O'Neill's book Chaos: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chaos-Truth-Behind-Manson-Murders/dp/1786090627 -- Tom explains why Manson repeatedly escaped prison despite serious parole violations—and reveals the disturbing connections between Manson, the Haight-Ashbury Free Medical Clinic and psychiatrist Louis “Jolly” West, a secret CIA contractor involved in LSD, hypnosis and mind-control experiments. We discuss: • Whether Charles Manson was a CIA asset, informant or unwitting experimental subject • The original MKUltra documents Tom discovered after “turning every page” • Sidney Gottlieb, Jolly West and attempts to replace real memories with false ones • Evidence that the CIA gave Congress altered information about MKUltra • How Manson used LSD, hypnosis and psychological conditioning on his followers • Whether MKUltra succeeded—and whether similar programs could still exist today • What a congressional staffer allegedly told Tom about UFOs, UAPs, recovered crafts and recovered beings • Tom’s night inside Marilyn Manson’s house • Private dinners with Peter Thiel • Joe Rogan, Kamala Harris and the political cost of refusing difficult conversations Tom is careful to distinguish between what the documents prove and what remains an extraordinary—but increasingly difficult to dismiss—theory. Do you believe Manson was deliberately used, experimented on, or simply protected as an informant? Let us know below. Subscribe to Heretics for investigations into cults, government secrets, institutional power, hidden history and the stories powerful people would rather you ignored. #CharlesManson #MKUltra #CIA Chapters: 0:00 Congress Reopens MKUltra 7:50 The Files That Survived 13:24 Was Manson a CIA Experiment? 20:34 Someone Needed Manson Free 27:55 How Manson Programmed His Followers 31:18 Replacing Real Memories With Fake Ones 35:35 Did MKUltra Ever Stop? 40:06 Secrets Hidden From Presidents 41:51 What Congress Really Knows About UFOs 45:35 Recovered Crafts and Beings 47:14 Secrets That Require Therapy 48:44 Could Aliens Really Reach Earth? 50:42 Why Democrats Skipped the Hearing 52:15 Psychic Spies and Uri Geller 55:31 Inside Marilyn Manson’s House 59:07 The Tape Too Dangerous for the Phone 1:02:01 Marilyn Manson’s Taylor Swift Obsession 1:05:17 Dinner at Peter Thiel’s House 1:11:02 Kamala Harris’s Joe Rogan Mistake #CharlesManson #TrueCrime #Conspiracy #CIA #MKUltra #MansonFamily #DarkHistory #HistoryExposed #Heretics #AndrewGold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hollywood legend Rob Schneider (SNL, Deuce Bigalow, Grown Ups) joins Andrew Gold in the desert. in this deep dive, Rob reveals why he’s choosing to stay in "Siberia" rather than conform to the new authoritarianism of the film world. From secret phone calls with A-list stars who are too afraid to speak out, to his famous (and surprisingly touching) confrontation with Robert De Niro, Rob pulls back the curtain on the "blacklisting" happening behind the scenes. We explore the "politics of envy," why critics have always had it out for him, and the emotional toll of being "canceled" by his own family. This isn't just about movies—it's a conversation about the collapse of Western institutions, the rise of "suicidal empathy," and why Rob believes that "silly is king" in a world that has lost its sense of humor. Whether you’re a fan of classic SNL comedy or you’re here for the "heretical" truth-telling, this interview is a must-watch. 00:00 The Hollywood Blacklist: Who’s Really in Control? 04:40 The Politics of Envy: James Cameron & The Titanic Backlash 08:45 The Secret Discussion with Jerry Seinfeld at SNL 50 11:15 Why the Studio System is Collapsing in Real Time 13:30 Was Senator McCarthy Right? The New Blacklist 16:25 The Usurpation of Movements: From Rights to Grifts 19:10 Why Hollywood Executives Fear for Their Beach Houses 24:50 Selective Outrage: The Hamas Massacre & Celebrity Silences 28:40 The "French Model" vs. The American Typecast 31:55 Why English Actors Are More "Honest" About the Money 34:55 Richard Dreyfuss and the Reality of Winning an Oscar 39:00 The Status Trap: Why Hollywood Stars Are So Fragile 42:30 Adam Sandler’s Loyalty in a Career of "Siberia" 46:20 The Saskatchewan Benefit: Jokes That Got Me Banned 51:25 Secret Calls: The A-Listers Who Agree with Me in Private 53:20 The Daughter I Lost: Forgiveness & The Family Divide 58:30 Finding Faith: How Christianity Changed the Game 01:05:50 Why Dave Chappelle is the Modern Prophet 01:11:30 John Cleese, Silly Icons, and the Future of Comedy #RobSchneider #Hollywood #CancelCulture #AndrewGold #Heretics #AdamSandler #JerrySeinfeld #FreeSpeech #Comedy #HollywoodUnfiltered #Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this exclusive conversation, Katie Price sits down with Andrew Gold to set the record straight on the headlines that have defined her for decades. From her complex relationship with the press and the reality of living with body dysmorphia to the truth behind the kidnapping of her husband in Dubai, Katie holds nothing back. She discusses the heavy toll of fame, her experiences with betrayal, and the unconditional love she has for her son, Harvey. This is Katie Price as you’ve never seen her before—vulnerable, resilient, and ready to reclaim her narrative. Chapters 00:00 - The "Famous" Persona vs. The Real Katie 04:06 - Why Headlines are Designed to Destroy 07:34 - Acting "Dumb" to Survive the Industry 11:58 - The Truth About My Body Dysmorphia 13:01 - An Origin Story of Trauma 20:04 - Counting the Surgeries: What Went Wrong? 25:17 - Is It an Addiction? 33:32 - The Kidnapping: What Happened in Dubai? 43:34 - The Ultimate Betrayal on the Beach 56:29 - Life with Harvey: The Challenges and the Joy 1:01:03 - Dealing with Dwight York’s Absence 1:04:47 - The Dark Room: My Breakdown and Recovery 1:12:15 - Revenge, Regrets, and Eurovision 1:18:24 - A Different Life: If I Never Got Famous #KatiePrice #AndrewGold #Heretics #Documentary #Fame #MentalHealth #HarveyPrice #Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Andrew Lawrence reveals the stories behind his three biggest cancellations and the price of pushing comedy beyond accepted limits. He revisits the online firestorms that followed his most controversial jokes - including the Euro 2020 penalty tweet that reportedly cost him around 30 tour dates and the Liverpool parade joke that triggered another wave of outrage and venue bans - and asks whether anything should remain off-limits in comedy. Support my guest: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewLawrenceComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frankie Muniz was the biggest child star on the planet, but behind the scenes of Malcolm in the Middle, a dark betrayal was unfolding. In this gripping sit-down, Frankie exposes the shocking truth about how he was systematically robbed of his fortune by someone he considered family. From discovering $41,000 "research" charges to uncovering a web of backdoor deals that bled his millions dry, this is the raw, unfiltered story of Hollywood’s most heartbreaking financial heist. Follow Frankie on X: https://x.com/frankiemuniz Insta: https://www.instagram.com/frankiemuniz4 Check out his racing: https://www.munizracing.com But the theft was only the beginning. Frankie reveals the visceral reality of "Mini-Strokes" that weren't what they seemed, the explosive truth behind his "memory loss," and the real reason he walked off a major set and never looked back. This isn't just a celebrity interview - it’s a masterclass in survival, boundaries, and reclaiming your life from the sharks of Tinseltown. Don’t miss this sensational deep dive into the shadows of fame. Timestamps for the Curious: 00:00 – The $41,000 Phone Call: The Moment Everything Changed 02:15 – From Tiny Tim to Malcolm: The Accidental Audition 06:45 – 26 Million Viewers: Overnight Fame & Global Chaos 09:00 – The 38-Car Collection: "Who Let Me Do That?" 11:30 – The Ultimate Betrayal: How My Business Manager Stole It All 15:30 – Forensics & Statutes: Why the Police Couldn't Help 18:15 – The Jungle Realization: My Family’s Heartbreaking Sacrifice 23:30 – Divorce in the Spotlight: The Truth Behind the Viral Video 30:45 – Walking Off Set: The Story I’ve Never Fully Told 38:00 – Mini-Strokes & Memory Loss: Shattering the Media Myths 47:20 – The "Hated" Viral Moment: Fighting for My Marriage Online 54:00 – Malcolm Returns? The 10-Year Secret Project with Bryan Cranston 01:03:00 – From Comedy King to Dramatic Cult Leader: My Next Chapter #FrankieMuniz #MalcolmInTheMiddle #HollywoodHeist #CelebrityBetrayal #BryanCranston #ChildStar #TrueStory #Scandal #FinancialFraud #MunizRacing #HollywoodSecrets #AndrewGold #Heretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Marilyn Manson (Brian Warner) has denied Evan Rachel Wood's allegations. He has previously stated that her claims are distortions of reality and that his intimate relationships were consensual. In January 2025, Los Angeles County prosecutors announced that no criminal charges would be filed following their investigation. Evan Rachel Wood joins Andrew Gold for a chilling, deep dive into the dark side of Hollywood, exposing the levels of narcissism and abuse she endured. In this exclusive interview, Wood details the harrowing experiences involving Marilyn Manson, including the "on-camera" incident that she describes as a horrific betrayal of consent. - Watch the trailer of Narcissist's Playbook: https://www.narcissistsplaybook.com - The Instagram Page About Manson: https://www.instagram.com/mansonsabusivebehavior We explore the "Narcissist Playbook," the reality of being groomed at 18 by a world-famous rock star, and the terrifying tactics used to maintain control. From "safe rooms" and bulletproof glass to the fight for the Phoenix Act, Evan Rachel Wood opens up about PTSD, the legal system's failures, and why she is risking everything to ensure no one else gets hurt. In this episode, we discuss: - The "Edward Scissorhands" mask vs. the reality of the abuser. - The "on-camera" incident and the failure of industry guidelines. - Coercive control and the "seven times" rule for leaving. - The dark history of child actors in Hollywood. - The Phoenix Act and changing the statute of limitations. Chapters: 0:00 - The "On-Camera" Incident: A Betrayal Still on YouTube 2:00 - Paranoia & Stalking: "We Have a Tail" 5:30 - Marilyn Manson: "Wolf in Wolf's Clothing" 11:10 - First Signs of the Narcissistic Mask 13:10 - The Horror of the Music Video Set 18:30 - Studying Cult Tactics: The Manson Mask 24:30 - Fame, Status, and Servitude in Hollywood 28:10 - The "Seven Times" Rule: Why Victims Stay 30:15 - The Most Dangerous Night: "Are You Willing to Die?" 36:40 - Branding: The Ultimate Act of Ownership 43:10 - Hollywood’s "Blood Lust" for Child Stars 47:20 - The Tragic Toll on Child Actors 53:40 - The Alternate Reality: "Would I Have Chosen This?" 57:10 - Jamie Bell Marriage & Future Relationships 1:01:00 - Breaking the Will: Why No One is Immune 1:05:30 - Changing the Law: The Phoenix Act & Justice #EvanRachelWood #MarilynManson #HollywoodExposed #Narcissism #PhoenixAct #AndrewGold #Heretics #TrueStory #PTSDRecovery #CultTactics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices