We Laughed at Them. Then They Took Over - Gavin McInnes (Vice Media & Proud Boys)

We Laughed at Them. Then They Took Over - Gavin McInnes (Vice Media & Proud Boys)

September 7, 2026 · 1h 19m · Episode 687

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Gavin McInnes discusses the cultural takeover and the implications of free speech and cancel culture in an explosive interview.

Gavin McInnes, VICE co-founder and Proud Boys founder, joins Andrew Gold on Heretics for an explosive interview about who took over our culture—and how we let them. We laughed at them. Then they took over. Gavin’s theory begins with the outsiders who became powerful—and ends with a society where he believes the wrong people are making the rules. --- Follow Gavin McInnes' work on: https://censored.tv --- He gives his account of the bitter VICE split, the corporate money behind its transformation, and how rebellion became establishment. We discuss free speech, cancel culture, masculinity, class, immigration and the Proud Boys. I question him about racism, the people he defends, and where he draws the line. Along the way: Tommy Robinson impressions, an outrageous airport confession, Nick Fuentes, the disappearance of local culture, and the story behind Gavin’s ankle tag. This may be the most offensive interview I’ve ever done. You’ve been warned. CHAPTERS 00:00 You’ve Been Warned 04:04 My Problem With VICE 08:05 How VICE Pushed Out Its Own Co-Founder 13:27 The VICE Split Gets Personal 17:34 The People Who Ruin Everything 23:10 We Laughed at Them. Then They Took Over 26:51 What…

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Host: Andrew Gold

Guest: Gavin McInnes

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Organizations: VICE, Proud Boys

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