Dive into this powerful episode of Heretics as Andrew Gold sits down with legendary journalist Roy Greenslade to examine the hidden world behind some of the UK’s most controversial media scandals. From the rise and fall of undercover reporter Mazher Mahmood (“the Fake Sheikh”) to the explosive allegations surrounding Prince Andrew and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, this conversation pulls back the curtain on deception, corruption, and the ethical failures that shaped decades of tabloid journalism.
SPONSORS:
Use my code Andrew25 on MyHeritage: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldDNA
Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/GOLDNOV4
Start fresh at tryfum.com/products/zero-crisp-mint . Over 500,000 people have already made the switch — no nicotine, no vapor, no batteries. Just flavor, fidget, and a fresh start.
Get up to 45% off Ekster with my code ANDREWGOLDHERETICS: https://partner.ekster.com/andrewgoldheretics
Plaud links! Official Website: Uk: https://bit.ly/3K7jDGm US: https://bit.ly/4a0tUie
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hQVyAm Get an automatic 20% discount at checkout until December 1st.
Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics
Greenslade reflects on the manipulative tactics used in high-profile stings, how the media amplified the Epstein narrative, and the long-term consequences for public trust. Whether you're interested in investigative journalism, media ethics, or the untold stories behind Britain’s biggest scandals, this interview offers rare insight from one of the UK’s most experienced media critics.
Get Roy's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739102215
Watch to the end for a candid exploration of accountability, power, and the real-world impact of sensationalist reporting.
#HereticsPodcast #MazherMahmood #PrinceAndrew
Join the 30k heretics on my mailing list: https://andrewgoldheretics.com
Check out my new documentary channel: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldinvestigates
Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok
Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics
#GenderDebate #TransDiscussion #HereticsPodcast
Chapters:
0:00 — The Prince Andrew Bombshell: What No One Dares Say
3:00 — Enter Mazher Mahmood: The Rise of the Fake Sheikh
6:00 — Ruthless Tactics & Media Manipulation Exposed
9:00 — Inside the Tabloid Sting Factory: Secrets Revealed
12:00 — The Epstein Connection: New Angles on Andrew’s Scandal
15:00 — The Case That Unravelled Everything
18:00 — Exiled, Hunted, and Dangerous: The Mahmood Backstory
21:00 — Celebrity Victims & Collateral Damage: The Human Toll
24:00 — Unmasking a Predator: Patterns Hidden in Plain Sight
27:00 — Why the Royals Fear the Media Machine
30:00 — Chasing Headlines: The Tabloid War for Scandal
33:00 — Stings, Lies, and Fabrication: The Mahmood Method
36:00 — How the Press Shapes Criminal Narratives
39:00 — Greenslade’s Confession: The Dark Side of Journalism
42:00 — When Reporting Becomes Entrapment
45:00 — Behind Palace Doors: The Andrew Fallout
48:00 — Epstein’s Shadow Over the Royal Family
51:00 — The Fake Sheikh’s Final Undoing
54:00 — Media Corruption at the Highest Level
57:00 — Can the Press Ever Be Trusted Again?
1:00:00 — The Truth That Still Hasn’t Come Out
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices