The Pop Star Life Everyone Dreams Of and the Reality Nobody Sees | Anthony Kavana #40

Ego Was Here · May 7, 2026 · 1h 11m

What happens when a 90s pop star looks back at the story the spotlight never showed? In this episode of Ego Was Here, British pop star and author Anthony Kavanagh, known to many as Kavana, joins the podcast for an honest conversation about fame, identity, creativity, recovery, and the story behind his memoir Pop Scars.

Anthony reflects on growing up in Manchester, his love of music, and the chance meeting that changed his life. He shares how a demo tape, a record deal, and a new name introduced the world to Kavana, and what life was really like behind the pop star image.

The conversation also…