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Nov 03, 2021•1 hr
The Michael Anthony Show
Observational Podcast hosted by Michael Anthony.
Michael is often accompanied by a wide variety of guests from music, film, literature and sport to discuss different topics.
Guests include David Chase, Ken Loach, Steve Van Zandt, Chazz Palminteri, Rupert Everett, Irvine Welsh, Roddy Doyle, Pete Doherty, Mikey Shuman, Bryan Robson, Jaap Stam, John Barnes and many more.
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Episodes
[129] w/ Dan Reed (Leaving Neverland)
Episode 129 of The Michael Anthony Show with filmmaker Dan Reed is out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The British director is perhaps best known for his documentary 'Leaving Neverland', in which Wade Robson and James Safechuck detail the alleged sexual abuse that they were subject to at the hands of Pop's King, Michael Jackson. Throughout this show, he discusses the controversial 2019 film in depth, as well as his unrelenting belief in the accusations levelled towards Jackson. A constant tar...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 6 min
[128] The War Suit
Episode 128 of The Michael Anthony Show sees the first show without a guest in weeks, as MA delves into numerous topics such as sexuality, head lice in schools, R Kelly, mortality, Anthony Joshua and many more cultural issues. Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are also discussed. Out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Tune in. MA Show. Support the show
Sep 29, 2021•48 min
[127] w/ Shaun Wright-Phillips
Former England winger Shaun Wright Phillips joins The Michael Anthony Show this week for Episode 127, discussing a variety of topics. His time winning the league at Chelsea, the changing face of Manchester City, racism, the cultural shift amongst footballers, the quality of the MLS, his problematic QPR stint, hooliganism, growing up with Ian Wright and many other topics are delved into as Wright-Phillips and MA go down many paths. We also get the best XI of players he graced the pitch with durin...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min
[126] w/ Dara Ó Briain
Comedian and author Dara Ó Briain joins The Michael Anthony Show for Episode 126, available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The Mock the Week host delves into a variety of topics including how he ended up in the strange and complex world of stand up comedy, family, football, his relationship with both Britain and Ireland as well as a variety of other topics. Tune in, rate the show on Apple Podcasts. Respect to the listeners. MA Show. Support the show...
Sep 15, 2021•53 min
[125] w/ Saint Groves II
Talking boxing and life in Episode 125 of The Michael Anthony Show, with the returning George Groves. Tune in. Support the show
Sep 08, 2021•52 min
[124] w/ David McMillan
Episode 124 of The Michael Anthony Show is out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. A truly unique and strange individual, David McMillan opens on his journey from an aristocratic but unstable childhood, to drug smuggling at a level of worldwide infamy. Perhaps most well known for being the only Westerner to have escaped from Bangkok's Klong Prem prison, the man of many names has spent over two decades behind bars in countries all around the globe. Torture, death, corruption and cruelty have all b...
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 54 min
[123] w/ Chazz Palminteri
A huge honour for The Michael Anthony, as Oscar nominated actor and creator of the iconic 'A Bronx Tale', Chazz Palminteri joins the show. From growing up in the Mafia-ridden Bronx of the 1960's, to having Robert DeNiro depict his father on the silver screen, the New Yorker has had a career as equally compelling as his uniquely fascinating life. Numerous topics are discussed with the open and philosophical Palminteri in Episode 123, as he brings us true a period in time that possessed a magic th...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min
[122] w/ Andy Gray
A voice that defined an era. The legendary and divisive Andy Gray joins The MA Show for Episode 122. England's EURO heartbreak, the extent to which Sky changed football and his infamous sacking as the face of the network in 2011, Arsene Wenger, Mourinho and his often underrated playing career are amongst a host of topics discussed. Three players have won PFA Player and Young Player of the Year in the same season. Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Mr. Andy Gray. Take a bow son. Available now Sp...
Jul 14, 2021•41 min
[121] w/ Paul Stewart
The Michael Anthony show returns this week with one of the most raw episodes to date, as former Tottenham and Liverpool midfielder Paul Stewart joins us to share his unimaginable life story. Scoring in an FA Cup final and representing England would for most people register as part of an identity, but for Gascoigne's former housemate Stewart, it is a mere afterthought. Sexually abused by former youth coach Frank Roper on a daily basis between the ages of eleven and fourteen, the Mancunian's hones...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 5 min
[120] w/ Monty Panesar II
Many topics discussed in Episode 120 of The Michael Anthony Show with the ever enigmatic and unusual Monty Panesar, as the iconic spinner makes his second MA appearance. A strange and brilliant man. Always a good time when Burnsie is in town. Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Rate/Review. Respect to the listeners. MA Show. Support the show
Jun 09, 2021•55 min
[119] Absurdism
The Michael Anthony Show returns this week with an energetic episode discussing a wide variety of topics. An unusual taxi journey, mental health, philosophy, the romantic ongoing of adolescents, the cultural impact of Roy Keane and the role of the media in sports following this weeks scandal with tennis star Namoi Osaka are all delved into, as racism in sport also features. Nothing is held back as the show also discusses the current state of affairs at Manchester United. Spotify & Apple Podc...
Jun 03, 2021•49 min
[118] w/ Rick Buckler of The Jam
The Michael Anthony Show returns for Episode 118 with legendary drummer Rick Buckler. A founding member of one of the most culturally significant bands of the 20th century alongside school mates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton, Buckler opens up of the the rise of the mod movements leading three piece, as well the groups now infamous split in 1982. Now approaching forty years since Rick has spoken to his one time friend and Rock icon Weller, the Woking man offers fascinating insight to the complexit...
May 27, 2021•45 min
[117] w/ Steve Coppell
One of the football's wisest men, the legendary Steve Coppell, joins Episode 117 of The Michael Anthony Show. A great career on both sides of the sideline, the man considered an intellectual of the beautiful game opens up on his record breaking career at Manchester United, managing Palace to third, his infamous thirty-three day stint at Manchester City as well as being once touted for the England job. The state of modern football, discovering Ian Wright, George Best's genius, Tommy Docherty and ...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 13 min
[116] Mary Robinson Meets Maude Flanders
The MA show returns for Episode 116 with a high energy show. A variety of topics are delved into including hospitals, concussion, contraceptives, human mortality, the reason for golf, nutrition and more. Manchester United and the state of football is discussed, as the upcoming Canelo V Saunders bout is also previewed. Tune in on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Rate/Review. MA Show. Support the show...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 16 min
[115] w/ Louis Saha
Footballing legend Louis Saha joins The Michael Anthony Show to to discuss all things football. In a week dominated by the dreaded European Super League, the former France and Manchester United forward weighs up what is next for the game, and where did it all go wrong. Many more topics are delved into, such as Saha's playing career, the differences between the modern player and household names such as Roy Keane, Sir Alex Ferguson, social media and more. Available now on Spotify & Apple Podca...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 16 min
[114] w/ Bob Bradley
Former USA and Swansea manager Bob Bradley joins this weeks MA Show to discuss a wide range of interesting topics. His infamous tenure as the Premier League's first manager from the states, the relationship between Americans and the beautiful game, Jose Mourinho, marriage and religion are all discussed, plus a variety of other topics. The laid back gaffer also tells us about how to deal with baldness, as well as the time he nearly became the Ireland manager. A good guy. Tune in on Spotify & ...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min
[113] w/ Stevie Van Zandt
The right hand man of both Tony Soprano and Bruce Springsteen. Not many have lived the life of the legendary of Stevie Van Zandt. A wide range of topics discussed in this Episode 113 of The Michael Anthony Show. Rate/Review. MA Show. Support the show
Apr 07, 2021•57 min
[112] The Closest Thing to Elvis
The Michael Anthony returns, as this week, topics discussed include childhood peculiarities, takeaway coffee culture, hypochondriacs and chemists, toxic masculinity and much more. Manchester United are also discussed in depth. Intensity, Rate the show on Apple Podcasts. Respect to the listeners. Support the show
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min
[111] Oprah Winfrey's Left Arm
The Michael Anthony Show returns and in a high energy episode, weight loss, OCD, Megan Markle & The Royals, Gordon Elliot, Manchester United and more are all discussed. Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Respect to the listeners. MA Show. Support the show
Mar 10, 2021•48 min
[110] w/ Aimee Osbourne
This week, The Michael Anthony Show is joined by singer and writer, Aimee Osbourne. A fascinating woman, the 'ARO' star is the eldest child of the iconic Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon, and the notoriously private synth pop vocalist has led a truly unique life. Having refused to take part in the global sensation that was the fly on the wall MTV reality show 'The Osbournes', Aimee has faced numerous struggles in becoming her own woman whilst forging a path in an industry in which she is a reluctan...
Mar 04, 2021•47 min
[109] w/ Tim Lovejoy
This week, The Michael Anthony Show is joined by TV's Tim Lovejoy. Best known for his pivotal role in developing the sensation that was Soccer AM, Lovejoy opens up on some fascinating topics in episode 109. The evolution of the iconic football show that history looks back on with mixed emotions, mental health, the loss of his brother, being a single father, the concept of love and drugs are just some of the topics discussed, in what is an intriguing conversation with a man who believes that he i...
Feb 24, 2021•59 min
[108] w/ Clive Tyldesley
Episode 108: Clive Tyldesley This week, The Michael Anthony Show has reached the promised land, with one of the greatest football commentators of all time diving deep into the beautiful game in Episode 108. Recognisable to many ears as perhaps the prominent sporting voice of the past generation, Tyldesley offers a fascinating insight into life in the gantry, a journey that has seen him narrate us through over twenty European Cup and five World Cup finals. Possessing an unrivalled collection of f...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 18 min
[107] The Columbia Three
This week's MA Show focuses on brushes with the law, mental health, the fascinating Saved by the Bell, racism and news consumption, as well as various other social issues. The ten greatest individual Premier League campaigns are also discussed in depth. Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Respect to the listeners, leave a rating. MA Show. Support the show...
Feb 04, 2021•58 min
[106] Kevin & Joel
In strange circumstances, this week's MA Show is left to the unlikely duo of Kevin and Joel. Respect to the listeners. Spotify & Apple Podcasts. MA Show. Support the show
Jan 28, 2021•40 min
[105] Shithole off a Motorway
Episode 105. Tune in. Support the show
Jan 21, 2021•40 min
[104] w/ Doc Brown
This week, The MA Show welcomes comedian and actor Doc Brown. An interesting man, Doc opens up on a life that saw him go from social work in his late twenties, to selling out arenas and working alongside some of the entertainment industries biggest name such as Mark Ronson and more recently, Ricky Gervais, with a key supporting role in David Brent's 2016 comeback, 'Life on the Road'. Many topics are discussed throughout the show, with an in depth discussion into comedy, human existence, cancel c...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 3 min
[103] w/ Anton Ferdinand
Former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand joins The MA Show this week for an open discussion about his fascinating football career that saw him escape the shadow of legendary brother Rio and forge his own path, before being part of the most well known racial incident in the history of English football. Many other topics also discussed throughout. Out now of Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Give the show a review. MA Show. Support the show...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min
[102] Because Football is Art
This week's show consists of an in depth conversation between MA and Pat, touching on issues such as the co-hosts use of porongraphy, the emotional effects of lockdown, problems with the Late Late Toy Show, zoos and cannabis amongst other things. Parenthood is also discussed, as are encounters with Eric Cantona. Tribute is also paid to the late, great Diego Maradonna. Available now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. MA Show. Support the show...
Dec 02, 2020•58 min
[101] w/ Tommy Robinson
High energy show this week. The well known and highly divisive Tommy Robisnon sits down with MA to discuss a variety of topics. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. Respect to the listeners. MA Show. Support the show
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 36 min
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