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680. Rob Schneider: What Hollywood Insiders Won’t Say Publicly

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

679. Dr. Roman Yampolskiy: 99% Chance AI Destroys Humanity

Dr. Roman Yampolskiy is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Louisville, where he has spent over a decade researching AI safety, superintelligent systems, and artificial general intelligence. He is widely credited with coining the term "AI safety" in a 2011 academic publication and is listed among the top 2% of most-cited researchers in the world. He is the author of AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable (2024), a book that lays out his case for why advanced AI systems cannot, by definition, be brought under lasting human control. He is a signatory of open letters calling for government regulation of AI development on par with nuclear weapons. Support my guest: www.romanyampolskiy.com youtube.com/c/RomanYampolskiy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

678. Katie Price: Body Dysmorphia, Abuse & The Truth About My Kidnapped Husband

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

677. Bjorn Lomborg: Yes, Climate Change Is Real. But...

In this compelling episode of Heretics, I’m joined by the "Skeptical Environmentalist" himself, Bjorn Lomborg, to dismantle the current narrative surrounding Net Zero and climate policy. While the world is often told that the transition to green energy will be cheap and easy, Lomborg presents a starkly different reality: a plan that could cost trillions, lead to de-industrialization, and effectively demand that you become poorer to save the planet. Follow Bjorn on X: https://x.com/BjornLomborg Check out his website: https://lomborg.com Find his think tank: https://copenhagenconsensus.com We dive deep into the data they don’t want you to see—from the surprising statistics on heat versus cold deaths to the hidden costs of wind and solar. Is the current panic actually leading us toward a political and economic catastrophe? And if Net Zero is physically and politically impossible, what is the real solution to our environmental challenges? If you're tired of the alarmist headlines and want a rational, data-driven look at the future of our planet, this is an episode you can't afford to miss. Chapters 0:00 The hidden cost of Net Zero 2:12 The truth about heat vs. cold deaths 5:12 Why we aren't "boiling" (and the truth about infrastructure) 7:02 Will climate change make us poorer? 10:55 Are we helping or hurting Africa? 15:00 Why a $100 Trillion plan will only change 0.1°C 17:40 The lie about "cheap" wind and solar 20:05 We aren't actually transitioning (The Wood Prop Paradox) 25:00 How innovation (not taxes) solves pollution 27:40 The battery backup fantasy 31:25 Why elites love bad climate spending 33:10 Fourth generation nuclear: The real solution? 36:55 How energy ended slavery 43:00 Why the media only reports the worst news 46:30 The 2040 "Film" is going to break 51:50 Why we must stop the panic #BjornLomborg #ClimateChange #NetZero #Economics #Sustainability #Heretics #AndrewGold #EnergyPolicy #Environmentalism #Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

676. Andrew Lawrence: My 3 Big Cancellations

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