Antiwoke Podcasts

Nina Aouilk is a survivor of one of the most awful upbringings imaginable. This is her story, and she is brave and eloquent in telling it. Nina Links: https://endhonourkillings.org https://ninaaouilk.com https://www.instagram.com/londonslifecoach/ Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/and…

Victoria Galy trusted her boyfriend. But she had no idea what he was up to when she was asleep...and would never have imagined where photos and videos of her would land. Her story begs the question: can you really trust anyone? Get 20% off and free shipping with the code EDGE at Manscaped.com. Victoria Galy links: Petition https://www.change.org/p/…

Amanda Quick thought she had the perfect family life. One call in the middle of the night changed everything, and her life turned upside down. What followed is unimaginable for most of us. Amanda Links: Get Amanda's incredible memoir: https://shorturl.at/gFQTW https://www.facebook.com/amandaquickhealing/ https://www.instagram.com/amandaquickhealing…

Scott Carney is the writer of the Enlightenment Trap - we’re going to get into the really dark side of meditation - and the horrible and unexpected things that have happened to people in the pursuit of spiritual transcendence. Scott Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3PyxGKt94kLzVqkkjEgRFw https://www.scottcarney.com/the-enlightenment-trap An…

Gay ex-Scientologist Nora Ames describes the difficulties of growing up gay in Scientology and the truth about the sexualities of Tom Cruise and John Travolta. Follow her channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXr4gh-NJ3CbHV6RUZOVGxw Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgol…

Royal historian Dr. Tessa Dunlop is on the show today to debate with me about Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and the rest of the Royals. And here is the way that Meghan could use Archie to distract from the crowning of the new king. Get Tessa's book Elizabeth & Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage, and Monarchy here: https://t.co/MROkaX2FoB Andrew …

Dani Armando reveals her experience in scientology school as a kid before they tried to take her mum from her. Follow her: https://www.instagram.com/swiperightbby/ & https://www.youtube.com/@Swiperightbby Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgo…

Famous transsexual Buck Angel was kind enough to grace my stage and lay down the truth about his experience of being trans, and trans ideology. The former porn star was born a woman, and now identifies as a man despite not having bottom surgery. Yet, he has a surprising view on trans ideology, and criticises both sides for their lack of nuance in t…

Nemo the Mormon is a current Mormon who is fighting to expose financial and sexual abuses in the church. Unlike many defectors I speak to, Nemo still considers himself a part of the religion, and is a rare (or so I thought) example of a British Mormon. Follow his brilliant channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/NEMOTHEMORMON This episode is brough…

Kelli Copter has overcome one of the strangest and most abusive childhoods imaginable to be a well-rounded, lovely person. Here, she tells me about the bizarre tests carried out on her by her parents, who used a kind of 'squirrel' scientology. Follow her amazing channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6q1t92tB_nPPWkW76Gzeww --- This episode is b…

Sara Braun is in the unusual situation of being both black and ultra orthodox Jewish. How did this come about? Who in her family was Jewish? And how does she fit her extravagant, curious and outlandish personality with the insular, secretive and traditional sect? She's absolutely wonderful, so please leave a like, and get her book, That Black Hasid…

Shelise Ann Sola takes us into her life as a Mormon, and why she left the church. In particular we talk about chastity, sex, guilt, shame, cultishness and a bishop who said some pretty horrible things. --- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ontheedge and get on your way to being your best self.…

Frieda Vizel is in the unique position of having left the extremely devout Hasidic Jewish community - while still remaining in touch with it through her work as a tour guide of the area in New York. While I've done episodes with defectors who spoke entirely negatively about the sect, this was a chance to hear a different perspective, and I found it…

This is a rare free bonus episode to see if it might tempt you to sign up on http://patreon.com/andrewgold (the patreon version won't have ads, of course!) Aaron is back to talk about Danny Masterson's trial. Danny was an actor from the 70s Show and is facing 45 years to life in prison after being charged with three counts of rape in June 2020. Aar…

Tim Elliott takes us deep into the 12 Tribes cult who are destroying lives around the world. Check out his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-tribe/id1533629268?i=1000603096934 Tim Eliott links: https://twitter.com/TimElliottSMH https://www.instagram.com/TimElliottSMH/ Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://insta…

Every mom's worst nightmare: Rani Singh is a BBC reporter and former actress who found that both her sons - in their 30s - had left her for a cult known as the Lighthouse International. A BBC documentary is being released at the same time as this episode to shed light on the cult, which has been ruining the lives of countless individuals who signed…

Whistleblower the Rebel Accountant explains exactly how the richest and most elite in our society are getting even richer. The rules seem to be set up to suit them, and stacked against the rest of us. Get his new book Taxtopia. If you’re looking for a simpler and cost-effective supplement routine, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply …

Susie Krabacher is the founder of Haiti Children, and has provided care and education to abandoned, orphaned and disabled children. If you’re looking for a simpler and cost-effective supplement routine, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to http://athleticgreens.com/O…

Journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis is back, this time to discuss her insider knowledge of the story behind Meghan Markle. She talks about her childhood, her parents and her siblings, to piece together the past of Prince Harry's wife. If you’re looking for a simpler and cost-effective supplement routine, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year suppl…

Julia Haart is now a fashion mogul and reality star. But she grew up in an ultra orthodox extreme religious sect, and had to learn everything to adapt. Get her book Brazen: https://brazenbook.com/# If you’re looking for a simpler and cost-effective supplement routine, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel…

Ex-Scientologist Aaron Smith-Levin reacts to incredible new revelations about Tom Cruise, Scientology & Hollywood. It appears that his long time collaborator Chris McQuarrie LIVES with Tom Cruise's daughter in the SkyView scientology building in Clearwater, Florida Sub to Aaron's brilliant channel: @GrowingUpInScientology Aaron Smith-Levin links: h…

Alex Barnes-Ross worked with Tom Cruise's daughter in London, and gives us a pretty unique insight into Scientology's operations in the UK. After being expelled from the Church of Scientology, he tells his insane story. Alex Barnes-Ross links: https://www.youtube.com/@apostatealex https://twitter.com/ApostateAlex Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.c…

HG Tudor is back to discuss why he thinks Meghan Markle is a narcissist like him, what makes Tom Cruise tick, and everything wrong with changing Roald Dahl's classic children's books. Huel: A full, nutritious meal in a shake, with 40g protein and 27 vitamins and minerals, made from natural ingredients. Get a free t-shirt and shaker with your first …

Harrison Cother is a former Jehovah's Witness who disassociated in September 2020, but lost everything in the process. Harrison Cother links: https://twitter.com/h_thetruthhurts https://www.youtube.com/@TheTruthHurts Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.…

Katie Lohmann is an actress, ex Playboy model and a current Scientologist. Watch the Youtube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zytnaovc_Qs Katie Lohmann links: https://twitter.com/katielohmann Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrew…

Chavie Weisberger grew up in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in New York. She identifies as queer, which made it extremely difficult to grow up in such a community as well as to leave it...meaning she had to pretend to be straight or lose her kids. Chavie Weisberger links: https://footstepsorg.org Andrew Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 htt…

Psychologist Paul Bloom is back to discuss what makes us human and whether our brains are like computers. Sponsors: Huel: A full, nutritious meal in a shake, with 40g protein and 27 vitamins and minerals, made from natural ingredients. Get a free t-shirt and shaker with your first order by going to http://huel.com/gold Paul Bloom links: https://pau…

From The Fabelmans to Avatar: The Way of Water, Hollywood feels increasingly out of touch, both in its ability to capture what it means to be a person – and to re-capture what it meant to watch a Blockbuster in the theatre. Opining on their growing dislike of movies, the boys analyze similar trends in comic books and video games that leave us feeli…

At the age of 12, Collier witnessed his father murdering his mother and chose to go to the police. After his father's arrest, he was abandoned by both sides of his family and orphaned into the foster-care system. Sponsors: Huel: A full, nutritious meal in a shake, with 40g protein and 27 vitamins and minerals, made from natural ingredients. Get a f…

Vanessa Grigoriadis is an American journalist who managed to secure unique and exclusive access to NXIVM and other fascinating hidden worlds. Sponsors: Huel: A full, nutritious meal in a shake, with 40g protein and 27 vitamins and minerals, made from natural ingredients. Get a free t-shirt and shaker with your first order by going to http://huel.co…

Dr. Steven Hassan, former member of the Unification Church (Moonies), is an educator and mental health counselor specialised in destructive cults. Get a free t-shirt and shaker with your first order by going to http://huel.com/gold. Steven Hassan Links: https://twitter.com/CultExpert https://freedomofmind.com https://www.amazon.co.uk/Steven-Hassan/…

Jason Flom and Maggie Freleng are on to discuss the horrors of wrongful conviction! Sponsors: Huel: A full, nutritious meal in a shake, with 40g protein and 27 vitamins and minerals, made from natural ingredients. Get a free t-shirt and shaker with your first order by going to http://huel.com/gold. Whatever you do, make sure to check out Lava For G…

I talk to former scientologist Chris Shelton, who holds a master in Psychology and specialises in cults and coercive control. We discuss how cult leaders and narcissists use emotional needs to control. Sponsors: Huel: A full, nutritious meal in a shake, with 40g protein and 27 vitamins and minerals, made from natural ingredients. Get a free t-shirt…

Anthony Scaramucci is an American financier who is known, among other things, for having served the shortest amount of time in the White House. Today, we talk about Trump, Botox, Bitcoin, his abusive childhood, and his appearance in Special Forces Training Reality Show Get a free t-shirt and shaker with your first order by going to http://huel.com/…

Today I interview 'God' from the GodPod, and we debate about free speech. God links: https://thegodpodcast.com Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok https://www.patreon.com/andrewgold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Helen Lewis is a British journalist who works as a Staff Writer at the Atlantic magazine, based in London. She hosts the longform interview series The Spark on BBC Radio 4, and her history of feminism, Difficult Women, was published in February 2020. Helen Lewis links: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001g9sq https://helenlewiswrites.com https:/…

Jane Boroski is a survivor of the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Today she shares her story with us, and talks about her PTSD and how she managed to get her life back together. Jane Boroski links: https://linktr.ee/invisibletearspodcast Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewg…

Eric Hunley is a social commentator and today we discuss Alec Baldwin's case. Eric Hunley links: https://www.youtube.com/c/erichunley https://twitter.com/hunleyeric https://www.erichunley.com/ America's Untold Stories: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLxnPpYTfr9pJd0F3ZGOIA Laid Back News: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ZHw-rZWYCTG2SpTexksiw A…

Coleman Hughes is a writer and philosopher with fascinating thoughts about everything from Meghan Markle & Prince Harry to racism in modern-day Britain and America. We discuss the royal scandals, before moving on to gender and the philosophy of life. Coleman Hughes links: Youtube Channel - https://bit.ly/407tsaC Podcast : https://bit.ly/3oQvNUL Web…

Emma Thorne is an online personality, expert in atheism. Today, we discuss systems of beliefs, agnosticism, conspiracy theories and many other things. Emma is a lot of fun, and I hope you enjoy this episode! Emma Thorne links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBP1symGPqYIqi86gaXiX-Q https://twitter.com/EmmaTheGoblin https://bio.link/emmathorne Andr…

Today Aaron and I discuss the disappearance of Shelly Miscavige, the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige. Happy Saturday everyone! Aaron Smith-Levin links: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowingUpInScientology https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com…

We continue the interview with Aaron Smith-Levin, and he tells us how he managed to escape scientology. Aaron Smith-Levin links: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowingUpInScientology https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Learn more about yo…

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Tessa is a historian, writer, broadcaster, and a good friend of mine! We discuss today one of her topics of expertise: the Royals. Tessa Dunlop links: http://tessadunlop.com https://twitter.com/Tessadunlop https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1035402424/ Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/…

Dave Whitehead is an online commentator and he is here to discuss 'The Great Reset'. David Whitehead https://www.dwtruthwarrior.com/ Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Dr. Sohom Das is a forensic psychiatrist and the creator of the YouTube channel 'A Psych For Sore Minds'. Today, we talk about personality disorders, the Royal Family, and Andrew Tate. Dr Sohom Das links: https://twitter.com/Dr_S_Das https://www.youtube.com/c/APsychForSoreMinds Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/…

Aaron is back on the Edge, but today he comes to talk about how it was for him to actually grow up in scientology. We find out what happened to his twin brother, and on part 2 he will tell us about his escape. Aaron Smith-Levin links: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowingUpInScientology https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN Andrew Gold links: http://youtu…

Jim Harold is a paranormal expert. Jim Harold links: https://jimharold.com https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jim-Harold/e/B005BMH1MW https://twitter.com/thejimharold Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Aaron Smith-Levin is a former scientologist, and we talk today about Katie Holmes' escape. Aaron Smith-Levin links: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowingUpInScientology https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Learn more about your ad choices…

Professor Wilfred Reilly is an African American political scientist and author of Taboo: 10 Facts You Can't Talk About. Professor Reilly's links: https://twitter.com/wil_da_beast630 https://www.amazon.com/Hate-Crime-Hoax-Lefts-Campaign/dp/1621577783 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taboo-Facts-Cant-Talk-about/dp/162157928X Andrew Gold links: http://youtube…