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Andrew Gold's LAST MEAL

Episode 5 of the LAST MEAL with Tom Nash podcast, hosted by Last Meal with Tom Nash, titled "Andrew Gold's LAST MEAL" was published on April 5, 2025 and runs 28 minutes.

April 5, 2025 ·28m · LAST MEAL with Tom Nash

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Summary

What drives people to the extreme? Andrew Gold shares his insights on the existential battle with mortality, the pursuit of purpose, and the resilience needed in the tumultuous world of freelance journalism. Andrew and I discuss his experiences investigating cults, criminals, and controversial figures. We dive into the psychology of deception, the ethics of storytelling, and the challenge of reporting on the world’s most unsettling subjects while maintaining objectivity.From recounting his memorable documentary experiences in UFO hotspots and facing dangerous exorcists in Argentina to navigating the culture wars, Andrew leaves no stone unturned. We sit down to savor a comforting plate of Andrew’s Last Meal and explore his thoughts on the impact of childhood, enduring countless rejections, and the profound significance of passion in a life well-lived. This episode is a thought-provoking journey into the human experience, societal norms, and the relentless drive that fuels one man's creative spirit.00:00 Intro01:45 Andrew's Last Meal03:31 Journey into Documentary Making07:48 Challenges and Triumphs in the Media Industry12:17 The Struggle with Identity and Purpose16:00 Future Aspirations and Philosophical Reflections25:59 Andrew's Best Lesson28:12 Last WordFollow Andrewhttps://www.youtube.com/@UC4fQ-Cy8UpLPMwehPg-8ltQ Follow Tomhttps://www.instagram.com/djhookie/***Produced by: This is 42 & The Milk BarFor more episodes and updates, visit:🔗 www.lastmealwithtomnash.comConnect:http://instagram.com/lastmealtomnashhttp://facebook.com/lastmealtomnashhttps://www.tiktok.com/@lastmealtomnash🎬 Credits:Producers: Desh Amila | Peter Cramer | Tom NashSeries DOP: Lauren MuirOpening Titles Cinematography: Patrick Harrishttps://www.patrickharris.com.au/Additional Cinematography:Paul Howard (https://www.dophoward.com/)Jonathon LeGrice (https://www.jonolegrice.com/)Editors: Peter Cramer | Tom Nash🍽️ Special Thanks:Opening titles filmed at Porteño, Sydney – a huge thank you to Ben, Elvis & the team for their hospitality, and for Sydney’s finest dining experience. 📩 For official inquiries, please email: [email protected]#LastMeal #TomNash #Food #Wisdom #Podcast

Episode Description

What drives people to the extreme? Andrew Gold shares his insights on the existential battle with mortality, the pursuit of purpose, and the resilience needed in the tumultuous world of freelance journalism. Andrew and I discuss his experiences investigating cults, criminals, and controversial figures. We dive into the psychology of deception, the ethics of storytelling, and the challenge of reporting on the world’s most unsettling subjects while maintaining objectivity.


From recounting his memorable documentary experiences in UFO hotspots and facing dangerous exorcists in Argentina to navigating the culture wars, Andrew leaves no stone unturned. We sit down to savor a comforting plate of Andrew’s Last Meal and explore his thoughts on the impact of childhood, enduring countless rejections, and the profound significance of passion in a life well-lived. This episode is a thought-provoking journey into the human experience, societal norms, and the relentless drive that fuels one man's creative spirit.


00:00 Intro

01:45 Andrew's Last Meal

03:31 Journey into Documentary Making

07:48 Challenges and Triumphs in the Media Industry

12:17 The Struggle with Identity and Purpose

16:00 Future Aspirations and Philosophical Reflections

25:59 Andrew's Best Lesson

28:12 Last Word


Follow Andrew

https://www.youtube.com/@UC4fQ-Cy8UpLPMwehPg-8ltQ

Follow Tom

https://www.instagram.com/djhookie/


***

Produced by: This is 42 & The Milk Bar


For more episodes and updates, visit:🔗 www.lastmealwithtomnash.com


Connect:

http://instagram.com/lastmealtomnash

http://facebook.com/lastmealtomnash

https://www.tiktok.com/@lastmealtomnash


🎬 Credits:

Producers: Desh Amila | Peter Cramer | Tom Nash

Series DOP: Lauren Muir

Opening Titles Cinematography: Patrick Harris

https://www.patrickharris.com.au/

Additional Cinematography:

Paul Howard (https://www.dophoward.com/)

Jonathon LeGrice (https://www.jonolegrice.com/)

Editors: Peter Cramer | Tom Nash


🍽️ Special Thanks:Opening titles filmed at Porteño, Sydney – a huge thank you to Ben, Elvis & the team for their hospitality, and for Sydney’s finest dining experience.

📩 For official inquiries, please email: [email protected]


#LastMeal #TomNash #Food #Wisdom #Podcast

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