Jacob Dunne's life changed when he threw a fatal punch on a night out in 2011. This week, the now thirty-year-old Nottingham man joins The Michael Anthony Show for Episode 145, in which the conversation goes down a variety of avenues. 

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One of the most culturally significant writers of the past three decades, the creator of the now iconic 'Trainspotting', Irvine Welsh, joins The Michael Anthony Show for Episode 144.  A wide range of topics are discussed throughout the show, with Welsh providing a raw glimpse into the workings of his fascinating mind. 

The purpose of writing, heroin addiction, the sex life of Maggie Thatcher, human emotion, football, love and much more feature during a Guinness fuelled hour, with the legendary Scot's worldview provoking thought throughout. 

Currently being trailed by a camera crew for an upcoming fly-on-the-wall documentary about his day to day processes, Welsh's creative journey is far from finished and the Hibs devotee, now sixty-three, possesses a level energy that you would associate with a man who gave us some of the most absorbing characters of recent times. 

Welsh lives life as if he only has one.

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Football legend John Barnes joins The Michael Anthony Show in Episode 143 this week for a wide ranging discussion into a variety of topics. Although the Jamaican born, former PFA Player of the Year had one of the most memorable careers of 1980's football, the seventy-nine time capped Barnes possesses a curiosity and passion for issues that far exceed the sporting sphere. 

The shallow understanding society has towards racism, corporal punishment, the black manager problem, classism, football fandom and a variety of other subjects are delved in to, as Barnes also provides a fascinating insight in to a career which saw him at the centre of Watford's glory days during the Elton John era, before winning two leagues at Anfield prior to witnessing the infamous 'Spice Boy' age.

The product of what he describes as an "elite family" in which his grandfather was a key figure of the People's Nationalist Party in Jamaica and mother rubbed shoulders with the likes of Bob Marley, the eccentric Barnes has lost none of his energy or capacity for deep thought. A truly unique character.

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This weeks MA Show sees a deep analysis into the world of football with Mourinho, Son Heung-min and the ongoings at Manchester United all delved into. 

Many other topics are also discussed throughout, with Irish comedy legend Ardal O'Hanlon joining the show to discuss a wide variety of cultural subjects, his childhood, cancel culture, the ongoing Graham Linehan saga, working with the great Dermot Morgan, as well as the ins and outs of his fascinating and diverse career which has seen him tour the world as a stand up, write two novels including the recent 'Brouhaha' and most famously portray Father Dougal Maguire in the iconic 'Father Ted'.

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The MA Show returns with a solo show for Episode 141 as numerous topics are delved into such as the use of children on social media, war, the problems with the 'Met Gala', the varying culture of coffee shops, Marilyn Monroe and more.

Grim anecdotes feature as tribute is paid to the great Carlo Ancelotti.  An XI of the shows past footballing guests also features. 

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Widely recognised as one of the most naturally gifted English footballers of all time, Southampton legend and Premier League great, Matt Le Tissier, joins The Michael Anthony Show for episode 140.

A one club man throughout his sixteen seasons lighting up the top tier of English football, Le Tissier's unique ability to express himself on a football pitch made him a cult figure far beyond the stands of The Dell. Although often cited as a languid figure with an underwhelming appetite for running, 'Le God' possessed an artistic instinct like no other at his peak, and on his footballing canvas lay some of the most memorable goals ever witnessed on European shores, as well as a relationship with the ball that ensured his Biblical status amongst Saints fans was for reasons beyond his unprecedented loyalty. 

Conformity was a foreign idea to the midfielder, whether witnessed through his reluctance to alter his playing style under the demands of more rigid managerial figures, or his repetitive rejection of advances at the hands of the League's elite. More than a mere eight England caps would surely have come Le Tissier's way had it not been for the latter, but due to his belief that principles come above all else, the former PFA Young Player of the Year has no regrets over his decisions that have raised footballing eyebrows for decades. 

This belief in his personal truth has led the 100 Premier League goal man to be questioned outside of the footballing sphere in recent years. As a self-proclaimed free speech advocate, Le Tissier has seen his personal views regarding the COVID vaccine as well as his mistrust in the mass media effect his professional life on numerous occasions, with the Southampton great most recently stepping down from his ambassadorial role at his one time theatre, joining his Sky Sports sacking of 2020.

Many topics are discussed with Le Tissier throughout the show, including his views on cancel culture and fears for society, the intricacies of his iconic on field career, modern football, relationships and much more.

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This week on The Michael Anthony Show, DJ and eldest brother of the iconic Gallagher family, Paul Gallagher, joins us for his second appearance. 

Various topics are discussed throughout the show with the ever expressive Mancunian, in which MA and PG shoot from the hip on sport, Oasis, English and Irish culture, relationships and much more.

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The MA Show returns this week with a solo show for Episode 138, as a variety of topics are discussed.

An in depth analysis of the Will Smith saga features, as Putin, Global Warming, Hollywood culture, homelessness and more are delved into.

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Episode 137 of The Michael Anthony Show sees MA going solo behind the mic as a variety of issues are dealt with throughout a sombre but energetic show.

The increasingly disheartening affairs of Manchester United, Tom Brady, some concerning introductions into Dublin terminology, the influx of foreign players into the IRFU rugby team, previous guests and much more discussed, as the League of Ireland is also examined.

Combat sport also features, as last weekend saw the KO of Olympian Michael Conlan, with the creativity of Vince McMahon being once again lauded.

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The Michael Anthony Show returns this week for Episode 136 in which actor and author Rupert Everett joins the show. Fascinating in equal measure for both his unique life as well as his on screen career, Everett delves into numerous topics as he takes us on his journey from a stiff upper lip old English militant background, to Hollywood fame.

The ever philosophical and reflective sixty-two year old opens up on sexuality, gender, the declining nature of the arts, changes in the gay community, the effects of technology on society, mortality, his experiences with Harvey Weinstein, as well as his love for Oscar Wilde and more.

Having hit worldwide fame following his role as George in 1997's 'My Best Friend's Wedding', Everett discusses his decision not to spend his career dining out on the gay best friend character, and tells us of his regrets as well as struggles in the unforgiving and often isolating world of show business. 

A man with an intriguing view on how we interpret the concepts of love and individualism, Everett's path has included brushes with sex work, heroin use and decades of promiscuity. 'The Happy Prince' creator is resilient, a character of his generation. A generation that he now longs for in an ever virtual world.

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