Draft:Andrew David Gold

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Andrew David Gold (born 21 March 1989) is a British TV journalist, author, and YouTuber. Gold has more than 525,000 subscribers across two YouTube channels, Heretics and Andrew Gold. He speaks five languages and holds an NCTJ journalism qualification.[1] He interviews guests about cults, ideologies and polemic cultural issues.[2][3]

In 2018, Gold produced and presented the BBC documentary Exorcism: The Battle for Young Minds.[4][5][6] The film was placed on BBC 3’s Best of 2018 list.[7] His follow-up documentary had a pro-choice angle, and was titled: Abortion: My Body, Their Choice.[8] In 2024, Pan Macmillan published his book The Psychology of Secrets: My Adventures with Murderers, Cults and Influencers.[9][10][11]

In June 2020 Andrew launched his podcast, initially known as On the Edge with Andrew Gold and later changed to Heretics. Its guests have included Robbie Williams, Richard Dawkins, Amanda Knox and David Baddiel. He has appeared as a guest on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Triggernometry, GB News, Chris Williamson's Modern Wisdom and the Jordan Harbinger Show.[12][13] He has written for a number of publications, including Unherd, BBC and Vice.[14][15][16] He describes himself as an 'atheist Jew'.[17]

When interviewed by journalist Helen Lewis for The Atlantic, Gold criticized YouTube's demonetization policy.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Andrew Gold". Watson Little. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  2. ^ Chiorando, Maria (2023-10-15). "Journalist says interviewing ex-cult members led to death threats". Mail Online. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  3. ^ "'The Islamo-left must be confronted'". www.spiked-online.com. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  4. ^ "Andrew Gold | Producer, Writer". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  5. ^ Langlois, André. "Andrew Gold on filming an 'exorcist' at work". Ham & High.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Davidson, Tom. "Inside the terrifying world of modern exorcisms where preachers claim they can "cure" ill girls of mental disorders".
  7. ^ "BBC - Best of 2018 on BBC Three". BBC. 2018-11-25. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  8. ^ Reaidi, Joseph. "Watford filmmaker talks crazy baby lady and Argentina abortion laws". Watford Observer.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "The Psychology of Secrets by Andrew Gold". www.panmacmillan.com. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  10. ^ "Pan Mac scoops deep dive on secrets by Heretics host Gold". The Bookseller. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  11. ^ Gold, Andrew (2024). The Psychology of Secrets: My Adventures with Murderers, Cults and Influencers. Pan Macmillan. ISBN 9781035002597.
  12. ^ Why I Left The Mainstream Media - Andrew Gold. Retrieved 2024-05-14 – via www.youtube.com.
  13. ^ King Charles SNUBS Prince Harry - "He Should Strip Them Of ALL Royal Titles!". Retrieved 2024-05-14 – via www.youtube.com.
  14. ^ Gold, Andrew (2022-01-28). "Inside Germany's paedophile experiment". UnHerd. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  15. ^ Gold, Andrew (2018-08-23). "What I learned when I met a real life exorcist". BBC Three. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  16. ^ Gold, Andrew (2015-12-14). "Ken crucificado y Nuestra Señora de Barbie". Vice (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  17. ^ Galbinski, Alex. "The Jewish Podcaster with too many secrets". www.jewishnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  18. ^ Lewis, Helen (2023-03-10). "What You Can't Say on YouTube". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2024-05-14.