{"podcast":{"title":"heretics. | andrew gold","slug":"heretics-290695","podcast_index_feed_id":290695,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/GLSS2824816450","website_url":"http://andrewgoldheretics.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/10964fb2-82be-11ec-9292-97b52fd40f1c/image/fd308f102dfd36410f63216ce46c84a7.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Andrew Gold","episode_count":689,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T06:20:31.702765+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heretics-290695"},"episode":{"title":"663. David Sullivan: Abuse Allegations, Silenced Media & a Countdown to 16","slug":"663-david-sullivan-abuse-allegations-silenced-media-a-countdown-to-16","published_at":"2026-06-18T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heretics-290695/663-david-sullivan-abuse-allegations-silenced-media-a-countdown-to-16","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heretics-290695","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OTEP4589351045.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OTEP4589351045.mp3","summary":"Why is the media afraid to mention this man? In this episode, I’m joined by journalist Matthew Steeples to pull back the curtain on one of the most powerful and untouchable figures in British media and business: David Sullivan. From his rise in the adult industry to his ownership of West Ham United and his significant influence within the BBC and Fleet Street, we explore why certain stories never see the light of day. Steeples breaks down the complex web of power, the \"gagging orders,\" and the media's complicity in protecting elite interests. This is a deep dive into the shadows of the UK establishment you won't hear anywhere else. Support my guest - follow @mjs2781 (Matthew Steeples) Chapters: 0:00 The Untouchable: Who is David Sullivan? 4:15 The BBC’s Silent Pact: Why the Truth is Hidden 12:30 Matthew Steeples: Exposing the Fleet Street Cover-Up 19:45 From Porn to Premiership: The Sullivan Empire 28:10 The \"Gagging Orders\" That Silence Journalists 35:55 How the Elite Control Your News Cycle 42:15 The David Sullivan & West Ham Power Trip 51:00 Final Verdict: Is Anyone Truly Untouchable? #DavidSullivan #MatthewSteeples #BBC #WestHam #BritishMedia #Journalism #Exposed #Establishment #TrueCrime #AndrewGold #Heretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Why is the media afraid to mention this man? In this episode, I’m joined by journalist Matthew Steeples to pull back the curtain on one of the most powerf…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2487,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/heretics-290695/episodes/663-david-sullivan-abuse-allegations-silenced-media-a-countdown-to-16/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heretics-290695/663-david-sullivan-abuse-allegations-silenced-media-a-countdown-to-16.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}