Free Speech Nation with Andrew Doyle: The Podcast
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsOn Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, comedian Andrew Doyle talks to people who don’t hold back - people who think it’s better to be honest about what you believe, so differences can be resolved.
Today, saying the wrong thing can lose you your job, your friends and even get you in trouble with the law. Unsurprisingly, people are nervous of speaking their mind. They feel they have to self-censor, rather than say what they really think.
Andrew’s getting the adults back in the room to chat frankly about difficult issues, without the threat of being shamed, shunned, or cancelled.
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Episodes
Series 2, Episode 22: YouTuber Count Dankula
July 17, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week Andrew spoke to YouTuber Mark Meechan, who vlogs under the name Count Dankula. He was prosecuted four years ago under the Communications Act for posting a controversial video online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 21: Fairness for females in sport | Mara Yamauchi, two-time British Olympian
July 03, 2022 19:09 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBOn this episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by two-time British Olympian Mara Yamauchi. The former elite marathon runner goes into detail about the ongoing gender debate regarding females in sport, as well as her impressive career. We hope you enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 20: Is sex a spectrum, really? | Colin Wright, evolutionary biologist
June 27, 2022 18:16 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by evolutionary biologist and journalist Colin Wright. Andrew asks Colin about his views on the ongoing sex-gender debate as well as his Substack, Reality's Last Stand. Colin presents his case for why sex is NOT a spectrum as many now argue, and much much more... We hope you enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 19: What's it like being a respected right-wing comic? | Simon Evans
June 19, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by stand-up and host of Headliners, Simon Evans. Simon has been a comedian for 25 years and shares with Andrew how he got started in the business. He also discusses the culture wars and what it's like being a stand-up comedian on the right that commands the respect of the rest of the industry. We hope we enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 18: Turned on by the mob | Toby Young on offence archaeology and his Free Speech Union
June 12, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by founder of the Free Speech Union, Toby Young. Toby explains why he set up the FSU, details his experience of being turned on by the woke mob, and discusses offence archaeology. You can watch the episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/SLzKR9yKbZs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 17: Joanna Williams | How Woke Won...
May 30, 2022 17:15 - 54 minutes - 50 MBOn this episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by author and academic Joanna Williams. Joanna, who is also director of the think-tank Cieo, comes on the show to discuss her new book How Woke Won: The Elitist Movement That Threatens Democracy, Tolerance and Reason. We hope you enjoy this fabulous episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 16: Neil Oliver | The dangers of speaking the truth
May 22, 2022 20:07 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by archaeologist, author and GB News presenter Neil Oliver. Neil discusses how he became an archaeologist and broadcaster, as well as the current culture wars and the consequences of speaking freely. We hope you enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 15: Arielle Scarcella | LGBTQIA+ community and the culture war
May 15, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by YouTuber Arielle Scarcella. The pair discuss the LGBTQIA+ community and the culture war that it has become engulfed by. Don't forget you can watch the episode on the GB News YouTube channel https://bit.ly/3vAYaw0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 14: Matt Le Tissier | BLM, lockdown, media conformity and open debate
May 08, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by footballing legend Matt Le Tissier. The former Southampton and England star discusses growing up in Guernsey and his football career in the 90s, as well as recent controversies about opinions he's expressed online. Matt opens up on the abuse he's received for his views on lockdown, BLM and more, and emphasises his belief in free speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 13: Mahyar Tousi | Nationalism and the ongoing culture wars
May 01, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by political YouTuber, Mahyar Tousi. The pair discuss nationalism, Left versus Right, the culture wars and Mahyar's origins in Iran. Watch the episode on the GB News YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3vAYaw0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 12: Calvin Robinson | Resistance in the Church of England over conservative values
April 24, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by broadcaster and teacher Calvin Robinson. The pair discuss the stiff resistance Calvin has faced in the Church of England while training to be a priest over his conservative values. Watch the episode on the GB News YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3vAYaw0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 11: James Bloodworth | Is the Left being consumed by identity politics at the expense of class?
April 17, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by author and journalist, James Bloodworth. Author of Hired and The Myth of Meritocracy, James joined Andrew to discuss whether the left in Britain is being consumed by identitarianism. They also unpicked traditional ideas about class and their place in today's political discourse, as well as delving into the idea of toxic masculinity and incel culture. We hope you enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Free Speech Nation The Podcast with Andrew Doyle: Series 2 Episode 10: Emma Webb | Free speech and the culture war
April 10, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by Broadcaster and Commentator Emma Webb. Andrew and Emma discuss free speech, the nature of the culture war and how it is so linguistically motivated. Watch the episode in full on the GB News YouTube channel https://bit.ly/3vAYaw0 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Series 2 Episode 10: Emma Webb | Free speech and the culture war
April 10, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by Broadcaster and Commentator Emma Webb. Andrew and Emma discuss free speech, the nature of the culture war and how it is so linguistically motivated. Watch the episode in full on the GB News YouTube channel https://bit.ly/3vAYaw0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 9: Jaspreet Kaur | Identity, Cultural Appropriation and Microaggressions
April 03, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBOn this episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by Jaspreet Kaur, author of Brown Girl Like Me: The Essential Guidebook and Manifesto for South Asian Girls and Women. In the episode, Andrew and Jaspreet debate some of the hot button issues in contemporary cultural discourse! The pair challenge each other on anti-racism in education, cultural appropriation and its nuances, and whether microaggressions are signs of systemic racism or simply individual poor behaviour. Th...
Series 2, Episode 8: Carol Decker | Early life, the music industry and more
March 27, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by Carol Decker from the legendary band T'Pau. The pair discuss how she got started, the music industry and much more. You can watch the full episode on the GB News YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3vAYaw0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 7: Simon Fanshawe | Equality, diversity and the future of Stonewall
March 20, 2022 20:30 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by writer and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe. The pair discusses Simon's latest book as well as equality, diversity and the future of Stonewall. You can watch the full episode on the GB News YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3vAYaw0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 6: Jo Phoenix | Cancelled and fighting back
March 13, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by Reading University criminologist, Jo Phoenix. Jo tells an emotional tale of how she was cancelled, after being accused of transphobia, added to the 'TERF List' and prevented from speaking. Jo is fighting back though, and tells Andrew the formal action she's taking against her previous employers, to redress the injustice she experienced. You can watch the episode in full on the GB News YouTube channel - htt...
Series 2, Episode 5: Andrew Graham-Dixon | Can you separate the art from the artist?
March 06, 2022 19:52 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by art historian and broadcaster, Andrew Graham-Dixon. The pair discussed the role of the art critic, whether art can be separated from the artist, as well as Andrew's latest work. You can watch the full episode on the GB News YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3vAYaw0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 4: Jacob Mchangama | Free Speech, Hate Speech & Historical Myths
February 27, 2022 20:03 - 23 minutes - 22 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by Danish lawyer and human rights advocate, Jacob Mchangama. Jacob, who is the author of Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media, discusses historical myths about free speech in Weimar Germany, as well as big tech censorship and the ineffectiveness of hate speech laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 3: Nina Power | Is masculinity in crisis?
February 20, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by writer and philosopher Nina Power. The pair discuss Nina's latest book - What Do Men Want? Masculinity and its Discontents - as well as the distinctions between traditional and contemporary feminism, gender roles and whether there is anything to be learned from historical understandings of masculinity and femininity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Series 2, Episode 2: James Esses | The counsellor axed for speaking out on gender
February 13, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by James Esses. James is a former barrister and councillor at Childline. He was cancelled from the youth helpline for expressing concerns about how the organisation was handling issues related to children coming forward with concerns about their gender. Andrew unpicks James' expulsion from Childline as well as the way in which charities and academic institutions deal with concerns about gender identity. Hoste...
Series 2, Episode 1: Tommy Tiernan
February 06, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBFree Speech Nation: The Podcast is back for Series 2! The first guest of the new series is Irish comedy royalty, Tommy Tiernan. Besides his stand-up, you'll know Tommy from his role in Derry Girls, as well as from appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Tommy also hosts his own chat show The Tommy Tiernan Show. In this episode, Tommy and Andrew discuss free expression in comedy, the distinction between the 'entertainer' a...
Episode 25: Will Gettr rival the social media giants of Silicon Valley?
December 05, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBHave you heard of Gettr? Perhaps not. It's a brand new social media platform, calling itself 'The Marketplace of Ideas, claiming to promote free speech and reject cancel culture. Andrew Doyle spoke to the company's CEO and former Senior Adviser to President Trump, Jason Miller. The pair discuss the new platform, the relationship between the state and social media, freedom of expression and whether or not Donald Trump intends to run for the White House in 2024. Do the social media giants ...
Episode 24: 'Resisting Whiteness' - what happens when you speak out?
November 28, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBOn this week's episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by Senior Anthropology lecturer at Edinburgh University Neil Thin. Neil tells Andrew about the investigation into him by the university, that almost cost him his career, for what students believed to be 'problematic views.' He also recounts how he was called a 'rape apologist' and 'transphobe' by anonymous students online. Neil however is positive about the future of academic freedom and free speech more b...
Episode 23: Tom Slater
November 21, 2021 21:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBOn this week's show, Andrew Doyle is joined by Tom Slater, Editor of Spiked. Andrew asks Tom his thoughts on the new political spectrum in the era of wokeism and middle-class leftism, as well as what he makes of British politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 22 James Lindsay
November 14, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBOn this week's episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by author, cultural commentator and mathematician James Lindsay. Andrew and James discuss critical race theory, intersectionality, the new religion of social justice, and the linguistic games that its practitioners play, the importance of satire and what you can do to push back against this new illiberal and intolerant tide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 21: Nick Buckley MBE
November 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBOn this week's episode Andrew is joined by Nick Buckley MBE, founder of the charity The Mancunian Way. Nick was 'cancelled' from the charity for writing an article on the Black Lives Matter movement and is releasing a book Lessons In Courage about his experience. Andrew talks to Nick about facing up to the perpetuators of cancel culture, education, free speech and the importance of personal responsibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 20: Professor Matthew Goodwin
October 31, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by Professor of Politics at the University of Kent and Legatum Institute Research Fellow, Matthew Goodwin. The pair discuss populism, academic freedom in the wake of Kathleen Stock, and the importation of the 'culture war' from the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 19: Stephen Blackwood
October 24, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation, Andrew Doyle sat down with Stephen Blackwood. Stephen is a philosopher, cultural commentator and the founder and president of Ralston College in Savannah. The pair talked about the future of higher education in the era of wokeism, the nature of truth and beauty, and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 18: Peter Boghossian II
October 17, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation, Peter Boghossian rejoins Andrew on the show. Peter is a writer, philosopher and the co-author with James Lindsay of a book called How to Have Impossible Conversations. Those of you that listened to the last episode with Peter will know that the conversation took the form of a role play, where Andrew posed questions from the perspective of a free speech skeptic. On this week's episode, the roles have been reversed! But don't worry the debate covers ...
Episode 17: Rob Schneider
October 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBOn this episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by US comedy royalty, Rob Schneider. You'll know Rob from hit movies including Deuce Bigalow Male Gigolo, The Animal, Judge Dredd, Demolition Man, as well as from the American stand-up scene. Rob spoke to Andrew about comedy in lockdown, the impact of wokeism on the creative arts and the rising tide of authoritarianism in areas of the western world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 16: Claire Fox
October 03, 2021 18:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew Doyle is joined by Baroness Claire Fox - author of I Find That Offensive and Director at the Academy of Ideas. Andrew and Claire talked about her time in the House of Lords, Brexit, the Battle of Ideas festival, the need for free speech and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 15: Andrew Sullivan
September 26, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBOn this week's episode of Free Speech Nation, Andrew Doyle is joined by Anglo-American author and commentator Andrew Sullivan. The pair discuss Andrew's time as editor of New Republic, cancel culture, homosexuality and how gay people interact with the woke movement, Trumpism and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 14: Peter Boghossian
September 19, 2021 17:44 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBAndrew is joined on FSN the podcast by writer and philosopher Peter Boghossian after his viral medium post about leaving his post as professor at Portland State University after the college ' Sacrificed Ideas for Ideology.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 13: Helen Pluckrose
September 12, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBOn this week's episode Andrew is joined by author and cultural writer to talk about her new movement Counterweight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 12: Graham Linehan
September 05, 2021 17:45 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBIn this episode of Free Speech Nation, Andrew is joined by comedy writer Graham Linehan. They discuss gender ideology, the cesspit of Twitter and the online debate over trans issues, Download the GB News App to watch live wherever you are, catch up with all our shows and get the latest news from the GBN family. https://www.gbnews.uk/freegbapp Don't forget to follow us on social media too! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBNEWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBNewsOnline Instagram: htt...
Episode 11: Julie Bindel
August 29, 2021 17:45 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThis week, Andrew is joined by Julie Bindel, who is a journalist, a writer, and has been campaigning against male violence against women since she was 17 years old. She's the author of The Pimping of Prostitution, Straight Expectations, and her new book, Feminism for Women: The Real Route to Liberation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 10: Brendan O'Neill
August 21, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBOn this week's episode, Andrew is joined by editor of Spiked Online and author Brendan O'Neill to talk Free Speech, Cancel culture and the Culture Wars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Nine: Christina Sommers
August 14, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by author and Professor of philosophy Christina Sommers. Andrew and Christina discuss feminism, the new illiberal culture on American campuses, toxic masculinity and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Eight: Kate Copstick
August 07, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBOn the latest episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined by writer, actress and comedy critic Kate Copstick. Kate gives her views on the state of stand-up today including the impact of social media on the art form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Seven: George Galloway
July 31, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBOn this week's episode of Free Speech Nation, Andrew Doyle is joined by former Labour MP and current leader of the Workers Party of Britain - George Galloway. Andrew and George discuss the trans debate, George's experience of being 'no-platformed', the left's move away from class politics in favour of identitarianism, and the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Six: Ann Widdecombe
July 24, 2021 16:45 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBOn this week's episode of Free Speech Nation the Podcast, Andrew is joined by former Conservative MP and Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe to chat about her life in politics, her time on Strictly and what it's like having friends with different politics. For more GB News content, visit our website - www.gbnews.uk/ Download the GB News App to watch live wherever you are, catch up with all out shows and get the latest news from the GBN family. https://www.gbnews.uk/freegbapp Hosted on Acast....
Episode Five: Helen Joyce
July 17, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBOn this week's episode of Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, Andrew is joined writer Helen Joyce to discuss her new book 'Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Four: Ayaan Hirsi Ali
July 11, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBThis week, Andrew is joined by author and womens rights acitivist Ayaan Hirsi Ali to talk about Muslim integration in the West, feminism and her new bookPrey: Immigration, Islam, and the Erosion of Women's Rights. For more GB News content, visit our website - www.gbnews.uk/ Download the GB News App to watch live wherever you are, catch up with all our shows and get the latest news from the GBN family. https://www.gbnews.uk/freegbapp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Episode Three: Baroness Kate Hoey
July 03, 2021 16:45 - 53 minutes - 49 MBOn this week's episode of Free Speech Nation the Podcast, Andrew is joined by firebrand Brexiteer Baroness Kate Hoey. They chat about the legacy of Brexit, how Labour lost the working class, and who should lead the party next. For more GB News content, visit our website - www.gbnews.uk/ Download the GB News App to watch live wherever you are, catch up with all out shows and get the latest news from the GBN family. https://www.gbnews.uk/freegbapp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Episode two: Heydon Prowse (AKA Wokeyleaks)
June 26, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 123 MBUnashamed social justice warrior turned Wokeyleaks writer Heydon Prowse joins Andrew for Episode Two of Free Speech Nation. They chat about Heydon's past as a lefty, his work within the social justice movement and whether he thinks it's all getting out of hand. For more GB News content, visit our website - www.gbnews.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Two: Heydon Prowse (AKA Wokeyleaks)
June 26, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 123 MBUnashamed social justice warrior turned Wokeyleaks writer Heydon Prowse joins Andrew for Episode Two of Free Speech Nation. They chat about Heydon's past as a lefty, his work within the social justice movement and whether he thinks it's all getting out of hand. For more GB News content, visit our website - www.gbnews.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode One: Geoff Norcott
June 19, 2021 16:45 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB"Right-wing" comic Geoff Norcott joins Andrew Doyle for Episode One of Free Speech Nation. They chat about their time as teachers, outing yourself as a leave voter on stage and Geoff's new book 'Where did I go right? How the left lost me'. For more GB News content, visit our website - www.gbnews.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Free Speech Nation with Andrew Doyle: The Podcast - Trailer
June 15, 2021 15:52 - 1 minute - 12.8 MBOn Free Speech Nation: The Podcast, comedian Andrew Doyle talks to people who don’t hold back - people who think it’s better to be honest about what you believe, so differences can be resolved. Today, saying the wrong thing can lose you your job, your friends and even get you in trouble with the law. Unsurprisingly, people are nervous of speaking their mind. They feel they have to self-censor, rather than say what they really think. Andrew’s getting the adults back in the room to chat fra...