The Michael Anthony Show

Pete Doherty, frontman of The Libertines and Babyshambles, and one of British rock's most captivating figures, joins The Michael Anthony Show for an unfiltered, wide-ranging conversation.In this rare sit-down, Pete opens up about the music behind his new solo album 'Felt Better Alive', produced by Liam Gallagher's guitarist Mike Moore, and reflects on how he balances loyalty to longtime fans with the drive to create something entirely new.We dive into fatherhood, fear, hope, and life after heroin — as well as his thoughts on Trump, chaos, and keeping sane on tour. Pete also shares stories from a surreal career: duetting with Elton John, and a strange night in Russia involving Vladimir Putin.Alongside the chat, Pete performs an exclusive live set featuring three new songs and the Babyshambles classic “Albion.”He also talks founding his own label, Strap Originals, and the challenges that come with creating a label centred around a genuine love of music.If you're into real, raw conversations with icons who still have something to say , and sing, this one's for you.Support the show

John Lydon, frontman of the Sex Pistols and punk icon, joins The Michael Anthony Show for Episode 189 — a raw, honest, funny and wide-ranging conversation.In this episode, the ever irreverent Lydon speaks openly about the spirit of punk, the legacy of the Sex Pistols, and his personal journey through grief and loss. He reflects on the importance of authenticity, discusses his views on politics — including Donald Trump and global conflicts — and shares stories involving The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and his friend Sid Vicious.Still performing with Public Image Ltd, Lydon also looks back on his unique childhood, the breakup of the Pistols, caring for his late wife Nora, and his enduring passion for football.Fiery, unpredictable, and deeply human — this is a revealing insight into one of music's most legendary voices.Follow The Michael Anthony Show for more unfiltered conversations.Support the show

A variety of topics are explored in Episode 188 of The Michael Anthony Show, from the philosophical and cultural, to the societal and personal, with a tribute to former show guest Rick Buckler also featuring. Tune in.Support the show

A wide variety of subjects are covered in the new Episode [187] of The Michael Anthony Show, as Michael explores the world via his stream of consciousness. Tune in. Support the show

One of football's good guys, our pal Giuseppe Rossi returns to The MA Show for Episode 186. Many topics are discussed with the former Italy forward, from the collapse of his former club Manchester United, to deeper and wider issues such as his change in worldview since retiring, His pending testimonial in Florence is also discussed, which will see the greatest manager is history return to the dugout, as Sir Alex Ferguson will pay his tribute to the one and only 'Pepito'.Tune in.Support the show

Errol Musk joins The Michael Anthony Show for Episode 185 in which he discusses a wide variety of cultural and historical topics. The South African also opens up on his personal journey including his relationship with his son Elon Musk, as he details what it was like raising the man who would go on to be the most powerful in the Western World.Tune in.Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns for 2025 with a solo show for Episode 184. MA takes explores a wide variety of topics - tune in.Respect to the listeners. Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns with a high energy solo show for Episode 183, in which a variety of issues are dealt with. Tune in, love to the listeners. MAS.Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns with a solo Episode for 182, in which a variety of topics are discussed. The US presidential race, education, celebrity culture, parenthood, Damien Duff and Man Utd are all delved into, with music from Bill Fay also featuring. Tune in.Support the show

For Episode 181 of The Michael Anthony Show, we are joined by the iconic John Cooper Clarke as he explores his fascinating life in "punk poetry". A variety of subjects are delved into with the legendary Mancunian, including his relationship with writing, technology, living with Nico, drug abuse, individualism, Arctic Monkeys' adaptation of 'I Wanna be Yours', philosophy and much more. Live performances also feature from the great man.Tune in. Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns with a solo show for Episode 180, with a variety of cultural topics discussed. Oasis reunion, Manchester United, philosophy, animals and much more is explored.Tune in. Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show is honoured to be joined by May Pang for Episode 179. In a wide-ranging conversation with the New Yorker, Pang dives deep into her fascinating life, discussing her time as personal assistant to John Lennon and Yoko Ono, as well as her subsequent relationship with the iconic Beatle famously known as 'The Lost Weekend'. A variety of other topics are covered throughout. Tune in. Support the Show.

Tune in to Episode 178 of The Michael Anthony Show in which many cultural, political and sporting topics are explored throughout. Motor Neurone Disease, nicotine use and quitting, sex party culture, teenage romance and philosophy are all delved into, as is the US Presidential Race, golf and the Olympics. An in depth discussion on the English national team also features, as does the music of MJ Lenderman.Tune in. Respect to the listeners. Support the Show.

The Michael Anthony Show returns with a solo Episode for 177 in which a wide variety of topics are explored, Tune in.Support the Show.

The Michael Anthony Show is joined by legendary singer and songwriter John Power for Episode 176, in which the frontman of Cast and former La's bassist discusses a wide variety of topics, whilst taking us into his unique worldview and fascinating story. Power also performs a variety of tunes throughout the show, tune in.Rate/Review.MAS.Support the Show.

The Michael Anthony Show returns with another solo show for Episode 175, in which listeners questions and a variety of topics are discussed.Tune in.Support the Show.

The Michael Anthony Show returns for Episode 174 in which a variety of topics are discussed, including war, existentialism, a recent trip to America, smoking, love, football and much more.Music from Remo Drive features. Tune in, rate/review.MAS.Support the show

A variety of topics are discussed in Episode 173 of The Michael Anthony Show.Tune in.Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show is joined by the ever fascinating Joey Barton for Episode 172. The Liverpudlian explores a wide variety of topics throughout a unique conversation in which he opens up on his childhood in 1980's Huyton and the subsequent role it has played in his controversy fuelled adulthood, familial relationships, his recently polarising criticisms of female pundits in the male game, an on-field career that saw him achieve an England cap in 2007, his plans for the future and many other aspects of his philosophically minded worldview.  One of the truly idiosyncratic characters of modern football, Barton's journey has been one of madness, rebellion, mistakes, retribution and curiosity, with the former City midfielder never shying away from looking deep inside for the answer to life's more important questions.Rate/Review. Respect to the listeners. Get The Michael Anthony Show on:X: https://twitter.com/MAShow_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelanthonyshow/Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns for 2024 with Episode 171. Many topics are discussed throughout the solo show, including Sven-Göran Eriksson, Artificial Intelligence, Taylor Swift, Sugar and much more.Tune In. Support the show

Jesse Marsch joins The Michael Anthony Show for the final Episode of 2023, in which the former Leeds boss opens up on a variety of topics. The American's unique journey is fascinating and Marsch holds nothing back as he discusses his route to the highest level of football management, his time at and departure from Elland Road, the cultural differences between the US and Europe, managing Erling Haaland, his life philosophy and much more.Tune in.Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns with a solo Episode for 169, with a variety of topics and issues discussed throughout.Music from Bully also features. Tune in.Respect to the listeners.Support the show

Having appeared on The Michael Anthony Show on the cusp of cancellation in 2020, creator of sitcom classics 'Father Ted' and 'The IT Crowd', Graham Linehan, rejoins us for Episode 168. A variety of topics are discussed with Linehan throughout, tune in.Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns with a solo Episode for 167, with a variety of cultural and sporting topics discussed throughout.Tune in.MAS.Support the show

Widely regarded as one of the most controversial figures in the history of sports entertainment, Eric Bischoff joins The Michael Anthony Show for Episode 166 to discuss a wide variety of topics. His legendary revolutionising of the industry in the 1990's, working with and against Vince McMahon, the drug problem in wrestling, modern culture, gun control and much more is discussed with the WWE Hall of Famer, who opens up on his spirituality and childhood whilst letting us into a life that never veered from his philosophy, controversy creates cash. Tune in. Rate/Review. Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns with a solo Episode for 165, with a variety of topics discussed, including Russell Brand, Ange Postecoglou and more.  Music from Chloë Douce also features. Tune in.Respect to the listeners. Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show is joined by Sheffield based writer Chris McClure for Episode 164, available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Famed as the face of the iconic Arctic Monkeys debut album, 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not', the 'Steve Bracknell' creator delves into a wide variety of topics ranging from alcoholism and his creative longings, to his love of football and the behaviours of broken men.A good guy, Chris McClure.Tune in, rate/review.Support the show

Iconic Irish author Roddy Doyle joins The Michael Anthony Show for Episode 163, with a variety of topics discussed throughout. Tune in. Rate/Review.Support the show

An explorative conversation with Tim Lovejoy, who returns to The Michael Anthony Show for Episode 162. A variety of topics discussed. Tune in.Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns for Episode 161.Tune in.Support the show

Talking life and music with the iconic Stevie Van Zandt in Episode 160, who makes his second appearance on The Michael Anthony Show.Tune in.Support the show

One of the most fascinating figures of his generation, The Michael Anthony Show is honoured to be joined by the genius that is Pete Doherty for Episode 159. Tune in.Rate/Review.Support the show

Writer Kelly Carlin joins The Michael Anthony Show for Episode 158, discussing a variety of topics in an open Episode. Growing up as the only child of comedic icon George Carlin, Buddhism, comedy, addiction and much more is delved into throughout the show, as Carlin takes us deep inside her unique worldview, allowing us access to the sort of wisdom you'd expect from the descendent of the one of the greatest social critics there has ever been.Out now on Spotify/Apple Podcasts. Rate and Review the show!MAS. Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns with a solo show for Episode 157, in which a variety of topics are discussed including Paddy's Day, Lineker and much more.Tune in. Rate/Review.MAS.Support the show

Tune in to Episode 156 of The Michael Anthony Show in which a variety of cultural and sporting topics are discussed. Man Utd, sexuality. the pollution of boxing, Greenwood, crime and more.Respect to the listeners.MA Show,Support the show

Tune in to Episode 155 of The Michael Anthony Show as we are joined by musician Michael Shuman. A wide variety of topics are discussed throughout the show with the multi-instrumentalist, unique guy.Tune in.Support the show

Many topics discussed in Episode 154 of The MA Show.Rate/ReviewSupport the show

Welcome back to The MA Show.Many topics discussed in a solo show for Episode 153.Tune in.Support the show

Former Italy international Giuseppi Rossi joins The MA Show this week for Episode 152. A variety of topics are discussed with the New Jersey born forward as he opens up on a career that took him from Clifton High School to sharing a dressing room with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gianluigi Buffon, Wayne Rooney and Andrea Pirlo. Rossi delves deep in to his views on the modern game, the Glazer ownership of his former club Manchester United and also expresses his interest in F.C. United of Manchester as the one time Villarreal all-time leading scorer, like many of us, yearns for football's lost soul.Spotify and Apple Podcasts. A good guy, Giuseppe. MAS.Support the show

The MA Show returns with a solo show for Episode 151, discussing a variety of cultural issues with anecdotes throughout. Tune in.MAS.Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns for Episode 150 this week in which a variety of topics are discussed. Legendary magazine editor James Brown joins the show to discuss his unique and fascinating life which included creating 90's classic 'Loaded', as he delves into politics, drugs, relationships, mental health, football and more.Music from Tempesst also features. Rate/Review.MAS.OverviewSupport the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns this week with a solo episode discussing a wide variety of societal and sporting topics.Tune in.Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show is honoured to be joined this week by the iconic David Chase, the brain behind the revolutionary Sopranos.Many topics are discussed with the man who redefined the concept of Television, with the seventy-seven year olds unique life allowing him a distinctive form of wisdom.Out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Tune in.MAS.Support the show

Another MA solo show this week for Episode 147 in the which the cultural issues surrounding the Women's Euros, the Rebekah Vardy/Coleen Rooney case, the strange habits of the police, the gym and personal trainers and many more subjects are analysed.Manchester United are also touched on, with a Premier League relegation prediction made. Tune in.MAS. Support the show

The Michael Anthony Show returns with a solo show this week for Episode 146, with a variety of different issues discussed. The gun problem, bookies, Nick Kyrgios, the film industry, the concept of birthdays, Queen Elizabeth and many more cultural and sporting topics are explored. Tune in.MAS.Support the show

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. Rate/Review.Respect to the listeners.MA Show.Support the show

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.Tune in.MAS.Support the show

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.Out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Rate/Review.TUNE IN. MA Show.Support the show

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'.Rate/Review.MAS.Support the show

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. Tune in.MAS.Support the show

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.Out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Rate/Review.MAS.Support the show (https://open.spotify.com/show/0sP68DtD7qCl4Rs2wGKJD4)