The Michael Anthony Show

Contraceptives, health, life in COVID, football and Pat's brochure modelling are discussed amongst other things in Episode 92, as we also hear of fantasies of Carrie Bradshaw and a born again turkey sandwich.

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This week on The Michael Anthony Show, the inspirational Doddie Weir shares his story that has seen the former British and Irish Lion fight the incurable Motor Neurons Disease for the past four years. Retiring from international rugby with sixty one caps in 2000, the six foot six Weir was enjoying his new life both professionally and as a father, until a series of twitches and continuous muscle wasting sent the Scotsman to his doctor.

Informed that his days of walking would be over within a year, before his speech and entire body would eventually give in to the unforgiving disease, the legendary second row was not expected to see 2020. But Weir knows only how to fight, and as he continues to not only walk and talk, the foundation that began under his name in 2017 continues to strive, raising just short of five million pounds with the goal of finding out more about this mysterious condition.

In this Episode, Weir opens up about the day to day struggles of living with an illness that does not leave survivors, and as life becomes more and more challenging for him physically, mentally the former Newcastle Falcon is as strong as ever. Hope is something that Doddie will not lose, and self-victimisation has never been an option. Although the underdog, this "mad giraffe" will never stop competing.

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The 90th episode of The Michael Anthony Show sees iconic music executive Alan McGee chat about his fascinating life in which the Glaswegian left his abusive home at sixteen, before creating one of the biggest record labels in the history of British music. 

Drug abuse, working with Oasis and The Libertines, politics, mental health, the music industry and phone hacking are all discussed as the once homeless McGee touches on the upcoming Irvine Welsh biopic based on how the father of Creation Records went from having one O Level to being recruited by Tony Blair for the 1997 general election, whilst being perhaps the most influential figure of the historic Britpop movement.

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This week's episode of The Michael Anthony Show is out now on all platforms. A memorable performance from co-host Pat Martin further displays his limitless loyalty to the listeners, in what is an unmissable and eye opening show. 

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In this week's episode, The Michael Anthony Show is joined by former Manchester United defender Danny Simpson. Having failed to make the grade at his boyhood club, Simpson's fascinating career saw him ply his trade at numerous clubs around England. Although successful stints at clubs like Newcastle and QPR portrayed the Eccles' native's obvious quality and ever present desire to win games as learned in the famed United academy, the void left by departing a team that saw him rub shoulders with the likes of Rooney, Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez seemed like one that would never be filled. 

Approaching what many deemed to be the tail end of his career, Simpson made his way to the King Power Stadium and with the club narrowly avoiding relegation under Nigel Pearson in his first season with the foxes, new manager Claudio Ranieri entered the fold in 2015. The Italian didn't hesitate to let Simpson know that he was far from in his plans and having spent the first eight weeks of the now iconic 2015/2016 season playing with the kids, the seemingly washed up right back seemed to be falling by the wayside of an underwhelming career. 

The 'Tinkerman' Ranieri had a vision however, and after a meeting with Simpson in which the wiley Italian admitted his shortcomings in analysing the Mancunian, the world of Danny Simpson, just like the beautiful game as a whole, would never be the same again. Leicester, in what will perhaps always be the most ridiculous sporting story of all time, became champions of England. As opposed to lifting the famous trophy in front of an adoring Stretford End, Simpson's moment came alongside teammates considered finished, not good enough. In an era of one hundred million pound players, the foxes ran England with a twenty eight million pound team. In a feat so unlikely that it undoubtedly left the realm of sport, this group of footballers changed the world. 

In a revealing episode, Danny Simpson revisits this period and also opens up on other aspects of his unique career. Working under Sir Alex Fergsuon, his views on his good friend Ravel Morrison, the benefits of knowing Ronaldo, player power, social media and his spat with Jamie Carragher are all discussed during this open conversation, as the uncapped right back shares his views on the current Manchester United set up and remembers the tragic helicopter crash of 2018 involving Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

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The Michael Anthony Show returns with an Episode that sees the hosts discuss the link between childhood and relationships, people who physically fight, drug use, Pat’s new unlikely companionship and football amongst many other things.

The legacy of the late Jack Charlton is also analysed. Respect to the listeners.

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Episode 86 of The Michael Anthony Show is out now. This week sees a discussion regarding football and all things Manchester United, gender inequality, family photographs and a scarring childhood experience involving a young Welsh Lothario amongst other things.

Pat Martin once again displays his delusional side, as the return of The Friday Four is also touched on.

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The Michael Anthony Show is honoured to welcome iconic film director, Ken Loach, in Episode 85. Known for his unique directing style focused on social critique, Loach has spent over fifty years shedding a light on the inherently dramatic tales of ordinary people and with his finger placed right on the pulse of working class Britain, his illustrious film career that dates back to 1967 has seen him become one of only nine directors to receive the prestigious Palme D'or at the Cannes Film Festival on more than one occasion.

With a view on film that conflicts with the glamour of Hollywood stardom, Loach believes that cinema should represent the collective and with his ability to remove the polish from the lens that so often blocks us from true feeling, the man responsible for 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley', 'Riff Raff', 'Kes', 'PoorCow' and 'Looking for Eric' amongst others, continues to deliver us with heroes in situations where we'd usually see nothing.

Showing no signs of slowing at the age of eighty four, Loach provides a fascinating take on our existence and daily struggles. Passionate about our need to change, Loach holds nothing back as he discusses the pitfalls of capitalism, his fears for our future, football, filmmaking, death and Britain's imperialistic history. 

Not just a show for fans of film, but one that exposes us to wisdom that this era of communication often blocks us from. A man who has witnessed the passing of time whilst maintaining his passion for art and social justice. From rejecting an OBE to bringing Eric Cantona to the silver screen, Ken Loach is fully aware of what it means to exist. 

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 The return of The Michael Anthony Show see's musician Paddy Casey sit down for a laid back and casual discussion. Having began busking at the age of twelve, the Crumlin man's remarkable career saw him bring his guitar from the corner of Dorset St, to the iconic stage of The Late Show with David Letterman. 

 Never really interested in anything but the music, Casey discusses his unique career as one of Ireland's foremost singer songwriters, his stubborn resilience against the dark side of the industry, the changes that have occurred in Dublin's famous busking scene and his process in song creation. 

 Live music is also performed for the first time on The MA Show, as the humble Casey previews some new tunes, whilst treating us to some classics.

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An animated MA Show tackles the hypocritical dystopia that 2020 exists in. 

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