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Observational Podcast hosted by Michael Anthony. Michael is often accompanied by a wide variety of guests from music, film, literature and sport to discuss different topics. Guests include David Chase, Ken Loach, Steve Van Zandt, Chazz Palminteri, Rupert Everett, Irvine Welsh, Roddy Doyle, Pete Doherty, Mikey Shuman, Bryan Robson, Jaap Stam, John Barnes and many more. Out some Wednesdays/Thursdays. Listen to it.
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Author Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting), director Rob Heydon and actor Adam Sinclair discuss their new film at the Apple Store Buchanan Street in Glasgow. Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy is a twisted tale of a chemical romance, based on the controversial book by Irvine Welsh which was a number one bestseller in over 20 countries. Moderated by Eddie Harrison.
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Overrated Everything

Thomas Turgoose, Andrew Ellis

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'Overrated Everything' A podcast from Thomas Turgoose (This is England, Game Of Thrones) and Andrew Ellis (This is England, The Walk-in). Each week the boys sit down with a different guest to discuss an overrated subject. Both guests and subjects vary each week, so settle in, volume up and lets all have a good laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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DJ Annie Macmanus chats to artists, writers, musicians and a host of fascinating people about CHANGE. Each guest talks through the biggest changes they have overcome in childhood and adulthood, and how they effect change. The podcast explores how change punctuates our lives, how it can totally derail us and define who we are. How we confront it, react to it and how we try to activate change has never been more important than in this moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf ...
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Actor James McAvoy and director Jon S Baird talk about their film Filth, based on the novel by Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting). The outrageous comedy follows scheming and corrupt detective sergeant Bruce Robertson (McAvoy) as he tries to solve a murder, get promoted, and get his wife back—all while weaving a web of lies even he can’t untangle.
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Each week, the Drunk Guys tackle a famous book while drinking #Craftbeer matching the book, characters, themes, etc. What beer goes with Orwell’s 1984? Founder’s Dissenter IPA, of course. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Seven pumpkin beers. A great #Podcast for readers, drinkers, or anyone with a raunchy sense of humor. Way better than English class. Find us at @drunkguysbc (twitter) or https://drunkguysbookclub.com
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On ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’, the renowned broadcaster, author and book lover sits down with household names to discover the books that have influenced their lives. Every week, Ryan will turn the pages of their life through the prism of three books: The childhood book, the book that made them cry, and the book that changed their life. ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’ is brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A weekly show all about audiobooks recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios. We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks. Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group. Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and ...
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This week on Read On we have three very different authors, Ariane Bankes discovers her mother's and aunt's correspondence in The Quality of Love: Twin Sisters at the Heart of the Century, Irvine Welsh tells us about the third Ray Lennox book, Resolution, and Elizabeth Oldfield is Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times in her book, Fully Alive. All …
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There are few writers more renowned for pushing the boundaries of modern fiction than Scottish literary icon and author of the 90s cult classic Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh. Irvine grew up as a working class boy in Edinburgh surrounded by drugs, crime, poverty and unemployment. It was this harsh environment and the people he grew up around that beca…
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The Drunk Guys drink till they’re out of their gourds this week when they read Hallowpeen: A Halloween Sentient Object Romance by Holly Wilde. They also C-U-P after Pumking and Caramel Pumking by Southern Tier. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Enlightenment by Sarah Perry The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! The Drunk Guys Book Club Po…
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The Drunk Guys have a wild beer-infused rumpus this week when they read Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. And some people call them Maurice, including: The Piff by Sixpoint, Stooper by Sixpoint, and Return of the Bretti by Wild East Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Enlightenment by Sarah Perry The Drunk Guys now h…
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Roz Purcell is an Irish author, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and former model. A keen outdoors enthusiast and the creator of The Hike Life, she is one of Ireland's most influential personalities. Her new book ‘The Hike Life: 50 More to Explore’ will be published on 31st October. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Follow the sho…
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THE COUNTRY OF OTHERS by Leïla Slimani, chosen by Tatty MacleodTHE MAN WHO ATE EVERYTHING by Jeffrey Steingarten, chosen by Tim SpectorORBITAL by Samantha Harvey, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Comedian Tatty Macleod chooses a novel by French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani, the first volume of a new trilogy telling the saga of a French-Moroccan family b…
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In this final edition of Open Book, Johny Pitts and Chris Power celebrate some of the outstanding novels from the last twenty six years. They are joined by Kamila Shamsie, winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2018 for her novel Home Fire. Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton, and one of this year's Booker Prize judges. T…
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Today we're chatting to Josie Lloyd about her brand new cosy crime adventure Miss Beeton’s Murder Agency and we get an exclusive news about a brand new book Josie is writing with Emlyn Rees. Plus we'll find some new books in the RNIB Library. The image shows the cover of the book "Miss Beeton's Murder Agency" by Josie Lloyd. The design features a r…
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The Drunk Guys really knockout some beers this week when they read Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel. Moose and Squirrel drink: Pumpkin Ale by Long Trail, Warm Glow by Finback, and Viking Blod Mead by Dansk Mjod. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read the Booker Prize Shortlisted novel Enlightenment by Sarah Perry The Drunk Guys now have a Patre…
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Paul Giamatti is an Oscar nominated actor known for his wide-ranging roles in films such as Saving Private Ryan, Cinderella Man, Sideways, and The Holdovers. In television, he is celebrated for his performances in HBO’s miniseries John Adams, which won him an Emmy Award, and for his role in the hit series Billions. ** Contains strong language ** Br…
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REASONS TO STAY ALIVE by Matt Haig, chosen by Ali WoodsELENA KNOWS by Claudia Piñeiro, chosen by Fee MakTHE DETAILS by Ia Genberg, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Comedian Ali Woods chooses a memoir by Matt Haig based on his experiences of living with depression and anxiety disorder. Moving, funny and incredibly honest, Reasons to Stay Alive is a book w…
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This week, Annie has some news. Changes is changing! Annie talks through how she has come to the decision to pause this podcast and shift the Changes conversation onto Substack. You can now find Changes with Annie Macmanus here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-126830574 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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There's a food theme in this week's episode as we head to Wigtown to chat to The Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod, food historian Pen Vogler on her books Scoff and Stuffed and philosopher Julian Baggini tells us How The World Eats. Plus we get the Books of Your Life from Gareth Brown and find new books in the RNIB Library. The image used is a fun …
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The Drunk Guys keep their beers safe this week when they read The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden. They go dutch on: Harvest by Long Train Brewing and Whale Parking by Finback and North Park Brewing Company. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read the Booker Prize Longlisted novel Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel The Drunk Guys now have a Patreo…
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Dawn O'Porter is a broadcaster, novelist, journalist, and fashion enthusiast known for her witty and candid style. She is the bestselling author of The Cows, So Lucky, and the critically acclaimed Paper Aeroplanes. Her new novel Honeybee is out now. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.in…
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DJ Fat Tony is one of the most iconic figures of London’s nightlife scene. Tony’s extraordinary four-decade career at the heart of music and clubbing has seen him spinning tracks for everyone from Madonna to Prince, but his rise to stardom was paired with a drug addiction that almost killed him. Tony’s 2022 Sunday Times bestselling memoir ‘I Don’t …
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The Drunk Guys held on to their beer for dear life this week when they read Held by Anne Michaels. They held up: MC^2 by Equilibrium and Jones Inlet by Jones Beach Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read the Booker Prize Shortlisted novel The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! The Drunk Guys Book Clu…
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Brian O'Driscoll is an Irish rugby legend and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He captained Ireland for nearly a decade, led the British and Irish Lions on their 2005 tour, and was instrumental in numerous Six Nations Championship wins for his country. He remains the all-time leading try scorer in the competition. Brought to…
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Wild, wild horses couldn’t drag the Drunk Guys away from beer this week when they read Wild Houses by Colin Barrett. They kidnap A Thousand Plateaus by Root + Branch and Now Youse Can’t Leave by Bronx Brewery. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read the Booker Prize Shortlisted novel The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden The Drunk Guys now ha…
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The brand-new season starts with An Taoiseach Simon Harris (Prime Minister of Ireland). Age 37, he is the youngest person to hold the office in the history of the State. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcast F…
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The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy is back! The very first guest of the new season is An Taoiseach Simon Harris (Prime Minister of Ireland). Available to listen to tomorrow and watch on YouTube. New episode every Tuesday. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/ T…
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Sometimes to move forward, you have to look back and in today’s episode Annie is joined by her dear friend Clara Amfo who opens up for the first time publicly about the life-altering event in her childhood that changed her forever. Broadcaster, pop culture aficionado and British ‘it girl’ Clara Amfo is an unstoppable force when it comes to British …
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Another collection of narrators in today's show as we celebrate the voices who bring RNIB Talking Books to life, including two very personal tales for becoming a narrator, how an epic stream of consciousness was recorded over months, and we get the Books of Your Life from Yoto Carnegie Shadower Award winner, Tia Fisher. Plus some new books entering…
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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…
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The Drunk Guys go beerspotting this week when they read Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh. They spot I See You by Finback and Juice Force by New Belgium. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read the Booker Prize longlisted novel Wild Houses by Colin Barrett The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple…
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Bestselling author of ‘The Outrun,’ Amy Liptrot is proof that change is not only possible but life-saving. When Amy found herself in rehab for alcoholism aged 30, she left London behind and returned to her family’s farm on Orkney, a remote Island off the coast of Scotland. Overcoming addiction on an isolated island, Amy found solace in the wild lan…
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Influencer Meredith Lee didn't teach Aspen Palmer how to blossom on social media just to be ditched as soon as Aspen became big. So can anyone really blame Mer for doing a little stalking? Nothing serious, more like Stalking Lite. Jesse Sutanto joins Robert Kirkwood to talk about her new black comedy thriller, You Will Never Be Me. Plus we'll find …
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The Drunk Guys would never run away from beer this week when they read James by Percival Everett. A beer divided against itself cannot stand, including: The Union Between Us by Wild East Brewing, The Power of One by Sand City Brewing, and Rare Snack by Abomination Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Trainspotting by Irvine Wels…
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AJ Tracey is one of the most influential artists in the UK music scene today but his life could have taken a very different direction had he not made some serious changes. AJ is known for his groundbreaking contributions to grime, drill and UK garage. Last year he celebrated 1 billion streams in the UK and was honoured with the Brits Billion Award.…
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No one can hear the Drunk Guys drink in space this week when they read Orbital by Samantha Harvey. They are floating ’round their tin can drinking: Cosmic Disorder by Sand City Brewing and Crème de la Crème by Other Half and Evil Twin NYC. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read James by Percival Everett The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! T…
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Model turned comedian Michelle de Swarte’s life story has more twists and turns than most novels. A born and bred South Londoner, Michelle was scouted aged 19 and moved to New York to begin her modelling career working for the likes of Dolce and Gabbana and Versace. After two decades on the runway Michelle started doing stand up comedy and eventual…
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The Drunk Guys have a beer for the time being while they read A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. They also have a beer right Nao, including: Death to Ego by Alewife, Tomb by Alewife, The Nature of Fun by Threes Brewing, 50W by Industrial Arts, and Directions to See a Ghost by Burlington Beer Co. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read…
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Our first guest of the series is the phenomenally popular author Bella Mackie. Bella’s debut novel ‘How To Kill Your Family’ was a #1 Sunday Times Bestseller and lined the top 10 book charts for a staggering 47 weeks. It has just been announced that Netflix will adapt the book with Anya Taylor-Joy starring as Grace Bernard. Bella is back with a bra…
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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 var…
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