Best Irvine Welsh Podcasts (2024)

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Barrie Tomlinson 1:08:34

12h ago1:08:34

1:08:34

Theo Delaney’s guest is Barrie Tomlinson the writer and editor of numerous comics and characters including the one and only Roy Of The Rovers with whom he has had a long and mutually beneficial association. A Melchester Rovers fan, among Barrie’s chosen scorers are Ferenc Puskas, David Beckham and Roy Race himself. @BarrieEditor1 @LifeGoalsTD @theo…

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[178] Justifiably Joining Convents 1:12:06

9d ago1:12:06

1:12:06

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 nation…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Tim Pears (Part 2) 47:58

1M ago47:58

47:58

Part two of Theo Delaney's fascinating converstaion with novelist Tim Pears the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature who is also a player, coach and devoted fan of football. He's an occasional sports writer too. The conversation resumes in Krakow and covers the Lionesses, Lional Messi and his local side Oxford City. https://timpears.com/ https…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Tim Pears (Part 1) 46:32

20d ago46:32

46:32

Writer Tim Pears joins Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life. In a fascinating and wide ranging conversation the acclaimed novelist and occasional sports writer expounds on a lifelong love of football from watching the Brazil 1970 team to regular attendance at his local club Oxford City. He's also been a player and a coach and talks about th…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Anna Doble 1:10:16

1M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of her life is the Digital Editor of the BBC World Service Anna Doble who presents the weekly radio show Pick of the World. Her new book, the acclaimed ‘Connection Is A Song’, tells her story of coming of age in the 90s through the music of the the time. Anna is a Leeds fan and among her chosen scorers are L…

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[177] Artificial Torsions 51:03

1M ago51:03

51:03

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.By Michael Anthony

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Irvine Welsh 1:23:31

2M ago1:23:31

1:23:31

Theo Delaney's guest is the compelling Irvine Welsh one of the most succesful and influential novelists of his generation who shot to fame with the publication of his debut novel Trainspotting in 1993. The era-defining film adaptation followed in 1996 and there have been many more brilliant books, plays and films since. His latest novel 'Resolution…

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Bad Blood 29:58

1M ago29:58

29:58

New Episode alert Within the pages of Trainspotting is a stand alone story that doesn't feature any of the main characters and is one of the nastiest, most fucked up things Welsh has written. In 2005, a short film adaptation of it was made...let's see if it's shite or not..

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - John Cross (Part 2) 47:03

2M ago47:03

47:03

Part two with John Cross, the Daily Mirror's Chief Football Writer and chair of the Football Writers Association. His book - 'Arsene Wenger The Inside Story of Arsenal Under Wenger' is highly recommended. We resume at the 2018 Champions League final. @johncrossmirror @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.mirror.co.uk/authors/john-cross/ https://www…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - John Cross (Part 1) 56:06

2M ago56:06

56:06

Theo Delaney is joined by the Daily Mirror's chief football writer and Chair of the Football Writers Association John Cross. A lifelong Arsenal fan he chooses goals from Rocastle, Adams and Bale and refelcts on 25 years on the Mirror covering a changing football and media landscape. This is part one of two. @johncrossmirror @LifeGoalsTD @theodelane…

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a Decent Ride 1:11:56

1M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

The meter is running for the return of Juice Terry! Plus bonus live material from our night with Irvine Welsh himself!

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Nick Davidson (Part 2) 46:08

2M ago46:08

46:08

Part two with writer and photographer Nick Davidson - author of ‘Forza Sankt Pauli: Supporting a radical football club in a polarised political age’ one of two books he has written about the cult the Bundesliga club whose home Millerntor-Stadion is where we resume… @outside_left @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.outside-left.com/ https://www.th…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Nick Davidson (Part 1) 56:34

2M ago56:34

56:34

Theo Delaney’s guest is writer and photographer Nick Davidson who started his footballing story as an ardent follower of Graham Taylors classic Watford side of the 1980s before being rescued from football disillusionment by St Pauli, the cult German side with a social conscience, and now follows Clapton Community FC’s women’s side. @outside_left @L…

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Life goals with Theo Delaney - Gary Newbon 1:14:48

2M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Theo Delaney’s guest is a bona fide legend of sports broadcasting Gary Newbon who has presented thousands of TV shows and worked for many years as an influential executive at ITV and Sky Sports. Renowned as an interviewer, the title of his recent memoir ‘Newbon - Bloody Hell’ is a reference to the famous quote he got from Alex Ferguson in the playe…

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[176] w/ John Power 1:04:58

2M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

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 t…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Marianna Spring 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Theo Delaney's guest is the BBC's Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Spring. Only 28, her prolific journalism and broadcasting career encompasses The Guardain, Private Eye, Panorama and a series of lauded radio shows and podcasts. Two days before this interview she won the Best Speech Presenter award at the prestigious ARIAS and…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Colin Bluntstone 54:52

3M ago54:52

54:52

Reliving the goals of his life is legendary singer Colin Bluntstone of The Zombies who were inducted in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 and are currently touring the UK having returned from another successful set of dates in the USA. Known for his honeyed vocals he tells Theo Delaney about his 60 years in music and of his concurrent devotion t…

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[175] Rotten in the State of Denmark 48:37

2M ago48:37

48:37

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.By Michael Anthony

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Mehreen Khan 1:05:59

3M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Theo Delaney’s guest is Mehreen Khan, the Economics Editor of The Times and co-host of the brilliant football podcast Heroes and Humans with previous Life Goals guest Simon Kuper. A huge fan of Chelsea, whose biggest games she finds almost unbearable to watch, Mehreen chooses goals from Di Matteo, Lampard, Cole Palmer and more. @MehreenKhn @LifeGoa…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Mat Snow (Part 1) 54:26

3M ago54:26

54:26

Journalist, impresario and Spurs fan Mat Snow joins Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life. The former editor of esteemed monthly magazines Mojo and FourFourTwo brings considerable music and football erudition to the proceedings as well as some gripping yarns including his encounters with Dave MacKay, Ray Davies, Jimmy Greaves and the England…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Mat Snow (Part 2) 50:46

3M ago50:46

50:46

Part two of Mat Snow on Life Goals in which the former Mojo and FourFourTwo editor relives goals from Berbatov, Son and Danny Rose, expounds on the joys of watching football with his daughter Lola and tells how he came to be manager of one of the best live bands around, Ese and the Vooduu People. @mat_snow @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.face…

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[174] I Have, Therefore I Amn't 52:26

3M ago52:26

52:26

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.By Michael Anthony

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - John Richardson (Part 2) 48:45

4M ago48:45

48:45

Part two with revered football journalist John Richardson who tells Theo Delaney about some hair-raising run ins with legendary managers and selects goals from Philippe Albert, Michael Owen and more. @riccosrant @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-linksBy 11-29 Media

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - John Richardson (Part 1) 1:05:17

4M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

One of the most respected football journalists around John Richardson is Theo Delaney’s guest and brings with him a diverse range of goals, music and star studded stories from a life covering football. The Newcastle fan chooses goals from Ian Rush and Geoff Hurst in this, the first of two parts. @riccosrant @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.the…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jen Offord 1:05:18

4M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Theo Delaney is joined by journalist author and broadcaster Jen offord whose excellent book The Year Of The Robin charts an eventful season in the life of a Charlton Athletic fan. The producer and co-presenter of Sarah Millican's Standard Issue podcast relives goals from Chloe kelly, Clive Mendonca, Michael Owen and more. @inspireajen @LifeGoalsTD …

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Dennis Greaves 1:01:13

4M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Theo Delaney’s guest is Dennis Greaves the lead singer and guitarist in cult blues rock band Nine Below Zero who have been bringing down the house across Britain and Europe since 1979. He’s currently on tour as part of the duo Denmark with fellow NBZ man Mark Feltham and their new album DENMARK - THE DEFINITIVE NINE BELOW ZERO ACOUSTIC COLLECTION i…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jon Holmes (Part 2) 50:11

4M ago50:11

50:11

Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with top agent Jon Holmes who reminisces about Leicester City's Premier League and FA Cup triumphs and selects goals from Jamie Vardy and Troy Deeney among others. Check out Jon's own podcast 'Football Ruined My Life' with Colin Shindler and former Life Goals guest Patrick Barclay here https://pod.link/166926…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jon Holmes (Part 1) 49:41

4M ago49:41

49:41

Theo Delaney’s guest is Jon Holmes who has been Gary Lineker’s agent for over 40 years without a written contract ever being involved. Among his other clients are David Gower and Ruby Walsh and there is no one better connected in the worlds of sport and broadcasting. His own podcast ‘Football Ruined My Life’ is co-hosted with Colin Shindler and pre…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Scott Robinson 1:15:24

4M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Theo Delaney’s guest is Scott Robinson of the boy band Five who have sold over twenty million records and are part of The Biggest Disco Arena Shows later this year with a host of other 90s/00s pop superstars. With Chris Brooks Scott also presents the drive time on show on Radio Essex and the A-Z Of Men podcast. A huge Arsenal fan, among the chosen …

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Skagboys Part 2 40:59

5M ago40:59

40:59

Skagboys Part Deux

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Barney Hoskyns (Part 2) 47:23

5M ago47:23

47:23

Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with revered music writer and editor Barney Hoskyns, the editorial director of music writing archive Rocks Back Pages and the co-compiler of ‘Phew Eh Readers?’ the new collection of writing by legendary pop scribe Tom Hibbert which is getting rave reviews everywhere. Among the scorers here are Eden Hazard and…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Barney Hoskyns (Part 1) 48:32

5M ago48:32

48:32

Theo Delaney’s guest is celebrated music writer and editior Barney Hoskyns the editorial director of Rock’s Back Pages and co-compiler of ‘Phew Eh Readers?’ the new collection of writing by legendary pop scribe Tom Hibbert which is getting rave reviews everywhere. A devout Chelsea fan, among his selected goalscoreres in this, part one of two, are D…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Sharleen Spiteri 1:11:41

5M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

Theo Delaney’s guest is the lead singer of Texas, the effervescent Sharleen Spiteri whose love of football stretches back to her Scottish childhood. Her support of Celtic has remained and she’s also a fan of Arsenal and counts many a top player among her personal friends including Thierry Henry who is the Godfather of her daughter Misty. Among her …

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Skagboys part 1 1:01:05

5M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Its time to talk about Skagboys, the prequel toTrainspotting. Part one of two episodes is out now.

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - DJ Spoony 1:05:53

5M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Theo Delaney's guest is Johnathan Joseph, better known as DJ Spoony, international superstar club DJ, champion of garage, TV presenter and BBC Radio Two fixture. He's also a former presenter of the BBC Five Live's 606 phone in and a renowned supporter of Liverpool FC. As he tells the story of his remarkable career, his choses classic goals from Ken…

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[173] A Coder Walks into a Bar 43:27

5M ago43:27

43:27

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

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Julian Lloyd Webber 54:50

5M ago54:50

54:50

Theo Delaney is joined by Julian Lloyd Webber one of the leading classical cellists of his generation and a lifelong fan of Leyton Orient who has had to go to great lengths to watch games during his busy touring schedule but has remained a regular at Brisbane Road since the 60s. His ‘Bach explored – Lloyd Webbers revealed!’ show with his wife and f…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Matt Lorenzo (Part 2) 56:04

6M ago56:04

56:04

Part two with Matt Lorenzo the broadcaster turned filmmaker who has a new podcast of his own in the offing, made with previous Life Goaler Kelly Cates, called 'What's Luck Got To Do With It'. In this secodn part hw tells Theo Delaney about an ultimately bruising World Cup in 1994, how he came to move into filmmaking and why he cant decide which he …

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Matt Lorenzo (Part 1) 50:41

6M ago50:41

50:41

Theo Delaney is joined by the presenter, journalist and filmmaker Matt Lorenzo whose new podcast with previous Life Goaler Kelly Cates 'What's Luck Got To Do With It' is launched imminently. A big West ham fan, among his selected scorers in this the first of two parts are Geoff Hurst (about who he made the lauded 'Hurst - The First and Only' docume…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Tim Little (Part 2) 46:30

6M ago46:30

46:30

Part two with Grenson supremo Tim Little, the Derby County fan who left a high powered advertising career for the shoe making business and ended up owning one its most iconic brands. As well as footwear, he proves to be an authority on music and football and includes goals from Bobby Zamora and Jack Marriott that loom large in Rams fans' memories. …

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[172] w/ Joey Barton 3:17:34

6M ago3:17:34

3:17:34

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…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Tim Little (Part 1) 1:13:18

6M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

Theo Delaney's guest is Tim Little who as a high-flying adman ran the worldwide Adidas account but walked away to set up a shoe business. Now he owns and runs the iconic Grenson brand. On Life Goals he explains it all to and relives the goals of a life following Derby County. Part one of two. https://t.co/eLIFOPzqHl timlittle.com https://www.theode…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - David & Max Yelland + Paul (Part 2) 52:46

6M ago52:46

52:46

Part two of Theo Delany’s fascinating conversation with former Sun editor David Yelland and his son Max who are joined by David’s brother Paul to reminisce about some of the great moments in the rise of all-conquering, modern Manchester City. @davidyelland @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney kitchentablepartners.com https://www.theodelaney.com/life-goals-lin…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - David & Max Yelland (Part 1) 1:03:29

6M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Theo Delaney is joined by PR heavyweight, former Sun editor and ‘When It Hits The Fan’ podcast host David Yelland and his son Max. Huge Manchester City fans they reveal football’s central role in helping them through the tragic loss of Max’s Mum Tania - David’s first wife - when Max was little. David’s choices dominate this first part, Max’s prevai…

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[171] The Oculus Rift 41:28

6M ago41:28

41:28

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.By Michael Anthony

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Life goals with Theo Delaney - Nihal Arthanayake (Part 2) 51:06

7M ago51:06

51:06

Part two of Theo Delany’s fascinating conversation with the award winning broadcaster, former rapper and author of the excellent ‘Lets Talk’ Nihal Arthanayake of BBC 5Live’s popular afternoon show. Chosen scorers here include Dele Ali and Harry Kane. @therealNihal @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.waterstones.com/author/nihal-arthanayake/548897…

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Nihal Arthanayake (Part 1) 52:10

7M ago52:10

52:10

Theo Delaney is joined by award winning broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake host of BBC 5Live’s hugely popular afternoon show. His renowned conversationalist tendencies, expanded on in his acclaimed book ‘Lets Talk’, are in evidence here as the Tottenham fan relives goals from Bale, Hoddle and more. @TherealNihal @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.wat…

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[170] w/ Jesse Marsch 51:45

7M ago51:45

51:45

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 differen…

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Nuts 29:16

7M ago29:16

29:16

An episode closer to home this time, as we talk about Irvine Welsh's 2007 directorial debut, the short film Nuts, filmed in Dublin.

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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Martyn Ware 1:15:54

8M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Theo Delaney is joined by musician and producer Martyn Ware whose bands Heaven17 and Human League were among the most succesful pioneers of electronic pop music. His book, 'Electronically Yours', tells his remarkable story from humble beginnings in Sheffield to procucing iconic records for Sananda Maitreya (formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby) a…

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