The Michael Anthony Show

Today's Michael Anthony Show discusses the South Dublin holiday scene, the co- hosts teenage insecurities, euthanasia and doping in sports amongst other things. The episode also features a 'Who Am I?' competition and debuts the shows theme tune. Follow and Listen now on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud.

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Table manners, heightism, women in sport and the regulation of pornography are all discussed in today's MA show, which sees the usual co-host return to the mic. Available now on iTunes, SoundCloud and Spotify. Links to all three in description.

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Episode 33: The Devil Wears PradaESPN’s Senior Football Writer Mark Ogden joins The Michael Anthony Show to discuss the past, present and future of Manchester United, as well as the current state of international football. As a man with over twenty years experience of reporting on one of the world’s biggest clubs, the former football journalist of the year offers a fascinating insight into the factors leading to the recent slump that has accompanied post-Ferguson United in the least six years. Additionally, Ogden analyses the club’s current affairs and outlines his opinion on how and if they can attempt to retake their place at world sports top table. The man credited with breaking the story of the iconic Sir Alex Ferguson’s pending retirement in 2013, Ogden, like the majority of football people, could never have imagined the drama that would surround Old Trafford from that day on. Stability, romance, professionalism and success were words once intertwined with the Manchester club’s identity. A change in personnel came with a change in ideology and so dawned the money over trophies and likes over league points business that we see today. To hear the views of a man who witnessed first hand how the club became the antithesis of its former self makes for an intriguing listen. Follow and Listen now on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud at The Michael Anthony Show.Links to all three in description.

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Jerry Sexton joins The Michael Anthony Show to discuss a variety of topics. Follow and Listen on on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud. Links in the description.

Episode 31 of The Michael Anthony show sees rugby’s most capped referee Nigel Owens discuss his iconic career as the man in the middle, as well the emotional roller coaster that accompanied accepting his sexuality whilst operating in a traditionally ultra masculine industry. Political correctness, the controversies surrounding modern rugby union and the sports relationship with different social classes are all discussed, as well the modern phenomenon of social media and the global mental health crisis. Never far away from scrutiny, the open, insightful and honest Owens, has learned with experience that self integrity must exceed all other factors in seeking true fulfillment. Available on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud. Links in description.

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Eating disorders, sports and gangland crime are discussed in today’s episode, accompanying and in depth debate regarding the ethics of abortion. FOLLOW and LISTEN on Spotify, iTunes and SoundCloud. Links to all three in description. MA Show.

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The duo discuss politics, religion, veganism and social media in today's episode, which is laced in existential argument throughout. Winner of glove competition also announced. FOLLOW and LISTEN on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud.

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On what would have been the 73rdbirthday of one of sports most iconic figures, Calum Best joins The Michael Anthony Show to discuss life as the only son of his legendary father, George. In an open, honest and in depth discussion, Best remembers the past and looks ahead to the future in which he intends to continue his mission of raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol abuse and the traumatic effects it can have on the children of those addicted. Whilst holding his hands up about previously made mistakes, Best provides a fascinating insight into the man that exists beneath the countless newspaper headlines. Struggling to escape controversy in his twenties due to societies obsession with his second name, the thirty eight year old, wiser Best, explains how he has finally arrived in a place of fulfillment whilst analysing each obstacle that he hurdled on his remarkable emotional journey.

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Episode 27: Where's the Medicine Cabinet? by Michael Anthony

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Boxing icon and former World Champion George Groves joins the Michael Anthony Show for a two hour discussion detailing the highs and lows of a remarkable career in the ring.

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