{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65fd941cc33959001681e12e/68e40fa7965488b63a2b2399?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Anthony Kavanagh (Part One)","description":"<p>This week Emily and Ray head to Highbury Fields to meet the brilliant <strong>Anthony Kavanagh</strong>, who first found fame in the 90s as pop star <em>Kavana</em>, with hits like <em>I Can Make You Feel Good</em> and countless appearances on <em>Top of the Pops</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>Anthony opens up about the reality behind that glossy pop image, sharing his story with remarkable honesty in his new memoir <em>Pop Scars</em>. In it, he reflects on the pressures of overnight fame, hiding his sexuality, addiction, and the chaotic fallout of being discarded by the music industry in his twenties.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s a moving and darkly funny conversation with a hugely likeable guest who’s come through extraordinary challenges with warmth, wit and perspective, and who, most importantly, won Ray’s seal of approval.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Anthony's wonderful book <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pop-Scars-addiction-Unflinching-unmissable/dp/1785123122\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a> and make sure you follow him on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kavana_real/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Emily:&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram - <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/emilyrebeccadean/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@emilyrebeccadean</a></p><p>X - <a href=\"https://x.com/divine_miss_em\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@divine_miss_em</a></p><p><br></p><p>Walking The Dog is produced by Will Nichols</p><p>Music: Rich Jarman&nbsp;</p><p>Artwork: Alice Ludlam</p><p>Photography: Karla Gowlett</p>","author_name":"Goalhanger"}