MA chats with former leading figure of WImbledon's "Crazy Gang" of the 1980's and 1990's, John Fashanu. Part of the now defunct London club's famous F.A. Cup triumph in 1988, Fashanu has led a fascinating an often controversial life, which has seen him go from one of the hardest players in the English game, to a regular fixture on our TV screens which included the former England international presenting the hit show Gladiators over twenty years ago.


Key to the development of Fashanu's character, a man who many have described as a 'bully", is his complex childhood. Having been placed into a Barnardo's home with his older brother Justin as a baby, the pair soon found themselves in the Foster care of a rural white family in Norfolk, where being the only black kids in town made them targets for racial prejudice. 


With this came an ambition to succeed however, and having followed in the footsteps of his often envied older brother who became Britain's first £1 million pound black footballer, Fashanu found his path through the beautiful game. Revelling in the unconventional methods of the ruthless but equally successful Wimbledon side, Fashanu became a household name in the English game, with his ability to intimidate being as responsible as his technical gifts. 


Throughout this career however, there was something that lay much deeper for "Fash". With his brother becoming the world's first professional footballer to come out as gay, bigotry and hate was par for the course, in a game that refused to recognise such a sexual leaning. Admittedly playing his part in societies ostracisation of his brother, Fashanu was rocked in 1998 when the once brightest prospect in English football was found hanged in a garage in Shoreditch. 


With maturity and age, Fashanu opens up on his regrets about past events in his life in this episode of The Michael Anthony Show, and also delves into a career that lives long in the memory of football fans worldwide. His career in entertainment is also discussed, as is footballs still dubious relationship with homosexuality. 


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 In unprecedented circumstances, under the weather host Michael Anthony misses the show, as the less experienced Pat Martin dives right into the deep end. An Iraq war veteran, a Dublin entrepreneur and a gay rights activist and influencer all come on to speak with Pat, as Cork man Ian also discusses the bravery of his wife in labour, in what is a courageous debut from the often criticised co-host.

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In a high tempo show, the hosts discuss the real issues with the Luke Kelly statue, the domino effect of social media, the reality of running as a lifestyle choice, their problems with the Gardai and more.

The irrationality of weddings is also weighed up as the role of prison in society is debated. We also see the debut of 'Martin's Movies' as the sports tipper moves into the film critic game in answer to the worlds current situation. 

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 MA gets on the blower to former NFL quarterback Vince Young to recap on a career that saw the Houston native become perhaps the greatest college quarterback of all time. Leading the Texas Longhorns to their first title in over 30 years, Young went onto be drafted number 3 overall in the 2006 NFL draft.

 Two pro bowls and a rookie of the year followed for Young, as did numerous controversies that saw his career tail off into his late twenties. Wasted potential or misunderstood, Young opens up on a life that saw the American game's greatest ever rise, matched by its most drastic fall. 

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 In the 75th Episode of The Michael Anthony Show we discuss the disgraceful methods of entertainment people engage in during lockdown, the misguided idolisation of RTE news, the angelus, Eurovision and mental health. 

 A disagreement regarding domestic abuse also occurs between the hosts as Pat Martin weighs in on the male victims of the violence. 

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 The blind, Vince McMahon's effect on society, Billy Joe Saunders and Jack Grealish are all discussed in today's MA Show, as a heavily involved Pat Martin puts himself in the shop window for female listeners, whilst revisiting his rocky relationship with the travelling community. 

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 Episode 73 sees discussion which questions the necessity of how we are reacting to COVD-19, as well as examining the role of global politics in this pandemic. Daffodil Day and numerous other topics are also discussed,  as Martin's Markets also returns. 

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 With the prospect of homeschooling keeping the young Mothers of South Dublin awake at night, Episode 72 of The Michael Anthony Show explores the origins and existence of a unique breed of child bearers. Mature Students, the problem with Ireland's publicans, ski trips and Dublin's cocaine culture are all also explored.

 Martin's Markets returns for this episode, as the long term effects of social isolation is also weighed up. The intoxication of the hosts in Wednesday's show is also dealt with in a high tempo and more middle of the bat MA Show.

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Michael Anthony is joined by renowned Spanish journalist Guillem Balague for a unique conversation in which they discuss the eccentric world of football. In an open and volatile conversation, a variety of fascinating topics are touched on, with the Spaniard providing remarkable insight into the characters that have defined the beautiful game over the past three decades, something afforded to him though his unrivalled list of sources, built up over years at the top of his craft. 

A variety of social issues are also discussed such as homosexuality, racism and poverty, as the Show also sees Balague open up on his relationships with both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, having penned biographies for both of the games greatest ever artists.

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