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    672. Evan Rachel Wood On Surviving Marilyn Manson: Abuse, Mind Control & Why Hollywood Stayed Silent

    2026/07/16 | 1h 15 mins.
    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
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    671. I Caught Savile. Now I'm Coming For His BBC Cronies - Mark Williams-Thomas

    2026/07/13 | 1h 4 mins.
    The investigator whose ITV documentary helped expose Jimmy Savile joins Andrew Gold to reveal what happened behind the scenes. Mark Williams-Thomas discusses the BBC’s institutional failures, the figures he believes still face unanswered questions, and why he remains determined to uncover the full truth.

    Support my guest:

    https://www.youtube.com/user/MWT579

    https://www.williams-thomas.co.uk/
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    670. The UK’s Chilling Plan to Control What You Watch

    2026/07/09 | 58 mins.
    The government is introducing plans that could force social media to prioritise ‘legacy channels’ in their algorithms. I’m actually staggered they’re being this brazen.

    The UK government has released a green paper proposing that social media platforms should prioritise “trusted” legacy media sources like the BBC over independent creators and commentators. In this episode, I explain why this matters, how it could quietly reshape what millions of people see online, and why it looks less like protecting the public and more like creeping state-backed control of the information space.

    Email feedback here: watchthisspace@dcms.gov.uk

    Here is the full proposal: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/watch-this-space-a-new-strategic-direction-for-uk-media-green-paper-and-public-consultation/watch-this-space-a-new-strategic-direction-for-uk-media-green-paper-and-public-consultation
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    669. Dr. Alison McClymont: Child Abuse, Cover-Ups and the Apps Targeting Your Kids

    2026/07/06 | 1h 5 mins.
    What is the terrifying change currently sweeping the UK that big tech is ignoring? Trafficking expert Dr. Allison McClement reveals the industrialization of child abuse and how the apps we use every day have become tools for predators.

    From the 850% increase in live-streamed abuse since the pandemic to the shocking "Netflix-style" platforms hosting this content on the normal web, this interview uncovers an economic engine of depravity. We dive deep into the specific dangers of platforms like Roblox, the emergence of the "Com" and "764" groups targeting young children, and the statistical anomalies in the UK’s grooming gang inquiries that suggest a much larger, darker cover-up.

    Why is law enforcement struggling to keep up, and why are the world’s most powerful tech companies doing so little to stop it? This is a wake-up call for every parent and citizen.

    Watch until the end to understand the full depth of what’s being hidden and how the "savior complex" of political elites might be fueling the fire.

    #AndrewGold #Heretics #BigTech #OnlineSafety #Whistleblower #DrAllisonMcClement #Roblox #764 #TrueCrime #DigitalSafety

    Chapters
    0:00 The Terrifying Change Big Tech Ignores
    2:08 The 850% Surge in Live-Streamed Abuse
    4:32 The "Netflix for Predators" Exposed
    7:15 Paying 95p to Direct Real-Time Torture
    10:12 Why It’s Not Just on the Dark Web
    13:45 The "Self-Generated" Image Lie
    16:01 Why Roblox Is Every Parent's Nightmare
    18:33 The Rise of the "Com" & 764 Groups
    21:55 The Dark Reality of Female Predators
    25:40 Is Meta Profiting From This Silence?
    29:15 Why Big Tech Refuses to Use AI to Stop It
    32:44 The Privacy vs. Protection Paradox
    35:30 "Just Remove the Chat": A Simple Solution
    38:05 Bacha Bazi: The "Cultural" Abuse We Ignore
    42:48 The Statistical Impossibility of Grooming Gang Data
    46:12 The "Red Room" Testimony They Buried
    49:50 Why Politicians Refuse to Turn Over the Rocks
    53:22 The Dangerous Elitism of Jess Phillips
    57:55 How the "Savior Complex" Silences Real Victims
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    668. Lucy Connolly, Lockdowns & AI Judges: Supreme Justice Told Me I Was Wrong About Everything

    2026/07/04 | 1h 7 mins.
    Supreme Court Justice Lord Jonathan Sumption doesn't seem to think much of me. Remarkably, he defends Lucy Connolly's sentence but believes Covid lockdowns were unjustifiable and that the trans supreme court decision was healthy. We also discuss AI judges in the future and the limits of free speech.
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About heretics. | andrew gold
Journalist Andrew Gold talks to everyone from cult defectors and politicians to mainstream celebrities - people who’ve challenged the expected script and lived with the consequences. Formerly known as Heretics, guests include Robbie Williams, Paul Gascogine, Chris Packham, Chris Williamson, David Baddiel, Richard Dawkins, Bonnie Blue, and former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.
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