{"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":"665. Paul Gascoigne: A Boy Died In My Arms - It Made Me Psychotic","slug":"665-paul-gascoigne-a-boy-died-in-my-arms-it-made-me-psychotic","published_at":"2026-06-25T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heretics-290695/665-paul-gascoigne-a-boy-died-in-my-arms-it-made-me-psychotic","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heretics-290695","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OTEP5846934039.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OTEP5846934039.mp3","summary":"This is what really caused Paul Gascoigne's problems - I had no idea. My 3 Must Re-Watch Moments: 04:30 – The Primal Wound: The moment Gazza describes the childhood trauma that \"broke\" his brain and planted the seeds for his future psychosis. 31:55 – The Raoul Moat Breakdown: A chilling breakdown of the infamous incident where Paul’s reality completely fractured under public scrutiny. 58:00 – This hit hard. While the world watches the World Cup, we investigate the darker side of England’s most famous talent. This isn't just an interview; it’s a psychological autopsy of a mind pushed to the brink. SUPPORT MY GUEST: Buy Paul Gascoigne's fascinating, poignant & hilarious new book: https://amzn.eu/d/076FkrqC SUPPORT MY SPONSOR: BON CHARGE: Go to https://boncharge.com and use code HERETICS to save 15%. RUMBLE WALLET: Take Control of Your Money and claim $5 in US Stablecoin (USA₮)! Download now at http://wallet.rumble.com/heretics and use the code Heretics5. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Offer available to US residents only. Offer not available in New York State. Must be 18+. Offer is available for a limited time and for the first 1000 wallets activated and funded. Details and full official rules available at http://rumble.com/promoofficialrules. --- We explore the \"Gazza\" phenomenon through a true crime lens: what triggers a total break from reality? We delve into the foundational trauma Paul suffered at age 10, the escalating paranoia that mirrored a psychological thriller, and the infamous Raoul Moat incident—a moment of public psychosis captured in real-time. This is a deep dive into the harrowing mechanics of a terrifying psychosis and the man who had to survive his own brain. Chapters: 0:00:00 — Gazza Highlights 0:02:32 — The Moment That Started Everyth…","meta_description":"This is what really caused Paul Gascoigne's problems - I had no idea. My 3 Must Re-Watch Moments: 04:30 – The Primal Wound: The moment Gazza describes the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3931,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/heretics-290695/episodes/665-paul-gascoigne-a-boy-died-in-my-arms-it-made-me-psychotic/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heretics-290695/665-paul-gascoigne-a-boy-died-in-my-arms-it-made-me-psychotic.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}