020 - Anthony Abbott

There's no "My Name Is Searl" without this man. Anthony Abbott, co-host of the NEW Tidal League series "The Early Bath" (dropping February 3rd, 2021), and creator/editor of the acclaimed "Down The Pub Podcast" joins me as we reflect and project the new challenges in both our podcast and real lives. We start the show talking about the new series with fellow Down The Pub co-host Carlos Benites, how the Tidal League model works, and adjusting to the changes of running your own show to having someone running it for you. Anthony opens up about his early days and inspirations around the game of football, before coming to Canada from Ireland 11 years ago. Anthony then opens up about his impending fatherhood and how much life has already changed. He shares the emotions of preparing to have twins, and talks about the strenuous IVF process his wife Sarah has had to endure. Sarah shares her incredible story @brewing_a_baby on instagram, and Anthony talks about valuable social media can be during the process. We then talk football, of course - Anthony gives me his thoughts on Tottenham and what he would do in Levys shoes, how Jose Mourinho parallels both our clubs, we talk about the Wanderers new pick ups, departures and the incredible staff running the club, and then we finish the show chatting music: Anthony shares his thoughts on if the new Gorillaz project was "too late" and how the concept of "listening to a full album" is a dying art. It's hard to believe it was a year and a day ago when I made my first feature appearance on a podcast. The topic: new Wanderer signing Alex Marshall, and the passing of Kobe and Gigi Bryant. The world seemed normal then. Fast forward 366 days - as the world swiftly changed - Anthony was a mentor, teacher, motivator, guide and inspiration as I attempted to tip toe through the difficulties of 2020. I can't thank this man enough for helping to spark and inspire this show. Good luck with the new project Anthony, looking forward to it!