Podcaster James English, host of the chart-topping "Anything Goes" podcast, has garnered significant attention for interviewing a range of controversial figures, including alleged crime lord Daniel Kinahan and activist Tommy Robinson. English, a Scotsman, has amassed hundreds of millions of views across his platforms, with his most popular interview featuring Andrew Tate garnering 2.8 million views. Kinahan, described as the world's most wanted man and estimated to have over £1 billion in assets, was interviewed by English in Dubai prior to his extradition to Ireland. While an interview recorded in 2022 was never broadcast due to legal reasons, English was pictured with Kinahan during the three-hour recording session.
English's career path has been varied. He first gained minor fame in 2016 on the online reality show "Glow," described as a Scottish answer to "TOWIE." His time on the show was brief, marked by a conflict with a co-star, and he left after two seasons to pursue comedy. He later had a short-lived romance with singer Kerry Katona in 2017, which generated significant media attention.
The "Anything Goes" podcast, launched in 2018, has become English's primary platform, featuring guests such as Paul Gascoigne, Joey Barton, Laurence Fox, and Fiona Harvey, known as the "real Martha" from "Baby Reindeer." He has stated that his success has allowed him to support his mother, who he said supported him through difficult times.
English's personal life has been marked by tragedy. His father died of leukemia in 2000, and his uncle was killed in a gangland murder in 2006. A decade later, a close friend, Euan Johnston, was killed in a gangland shooting. English has also been linked to former gangster Darren Gee, though they reportedly had a public falling out, with Gee accusing English of using him for YouTube views. English had previously offered to fight Gee in a charity boxing match.
Reflecting on his past, English has spoken about not having the dedication or temperament for a professional football career, having been on the books of Hibernian as a teenager. He has acknowledged making poor choices in his youth due to wanting to fit in with certain individuals. He has also expressed pride in his father's past belief in him, stating that his current endeavors are an effort to honor his father's memory.