[197] Gavin Friday

About this episode

Gavin Friday discusses his creative journey, partnerships, and views on modern politics in a candid conversation.

Gavin Friday, former frontman of the Virgin Prunes and art-punk visionary, joins The Michael Anthony Show for Episode 197 — a raw, honest, funny and wide-ranging conversation. In this episode, the ever-provocative Friday speaks openly about his legendary creative partnership with U2, the media’s betrayal of Sinead O’Connor, and his experiences with David Bowie. He reflects on the importance of artistic integrity, discusses his views on modern politics — including Donald Trump and online toxic...

People in this episode

Host: Michael Anthony

Guest: Gavin Friday

Topics covered

• artistic integrity
• music history
• politics
• creative partnerships
• media criticism

Keywords

• Gavin Friday
• U2
• Sinead O’Connor
• David Bowie
• Donald Trump
• art-punk
• music

More episodes of The Michael Anthony Show

• [198] 90's Car Games · May 6, 2026 · 50 min
• [196] Wheel-Well Stowaways · January 21, 2026 · 32 min
• [195] Adam Richman · December 2, 2025 · 1h 14m
• {194} A Muse (ft. Kieran Saint Leonard) · November 5, 2025 · 1h 2m
• [193] Asset Seizure · September 18, 2025 · 54 min
• [192] A Cycle of Repression · September 3, 2025 · 37 min