The Tommy Tiernan Show Thread - Mod warning, see OP

briany · 19-02-2023 05:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120260629#Comment_120260629

Almost certainly not. It would upset far too many people. But personally and hypothetically speaking, I would be all for it, just in terms of the sheer spectacle. Interviewing Bailey in that type of setting would be kind of lose-lose for Tiernan, though. He'd have his guard up to start with and if you try to probe him and get some kind of Padraig Flynn moment where something slips, I could see things getting pretty testy. On the other hand, if you talk around the thing he's best known for, you'll be accused of being too soft with him.

I could imagine Bailey agreeing if he were to be asked to go on, though. I don't think his ego would let him stay away.

Duvet Day · 19-02-2023 05:22PM

I just watched it now, I enjoyed the first 2 guests but I just felt that the 3rd guy was pushing his agenda a little too much, when he said that Tommy had a platform to promote it I'm glad that Tommy said he had a listening platform, would have liked to have heard more about himself rather than the general discussion.

Montage of Feck · 19-02-2023 05:30PM

I would definitely have liked to hear more about what his doctorate was on and his own personal challenges than the rather generic discussion on disability.

farmingquestion · 19-02-2023 06:15PM

Saw clips of last nights show. More depression and misery for a "Saturday night entertainment show".

Quantum Erasure · 19-02-2023 07:26PM

It seems to have turned into a therapy session for the guests, I don't think the first series was like that at all

Xander10 · 19-02-2023 09:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120262215#Comment_120262215

Agree 100%. It use to be more just a random chat. Now a lot of the guest seem to be using it as a vehicle to unburden their souls ( a bit like a weird version of Confession).

blackvalley · 19-02-2023 10:21PM

It’s pre recorded so no irony.

blackvalley · 19-02-2023 10:45PM

Personally I thought the interview with Colm O’Rourke was unique in this day and age.

imagine ! . He wasn’t abused as a child, didn’t grow up in a disfunctional family , wasn’t fondled by a member of the clergy , didn’t have a drug problem , didn’t have a drink problem, wasn’t bullied at school, got his place on the team , didn’t think that the world owes him a living, .

Much as he tried Tiernan could not drag an ounce of misery from him .

Great to see that there are still some well balanced practical adults in the world.

And NO before the permanently offended comment I am not condoning any of the afflictions mentioned.

castletownman · 19-02-2023 10:47PM

I missed last night as I was out but I cannot believe Viv was on. Knew him in college, and a good pal to this day. A sounder lad you couldn't meet. Loves his pints and hurling. May watch it when I get the chance.

elperello · 19-02-2023 10:52PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120263061#Comment_120263061

Vivian Rath is well balanced and practical also.

I suppose two out of three ain't bad.

blackvalley · 19-02-2023 11:55PM

Agreed

Ragwort and Stones · 25-02-2023 10:41PM

Ken looks very fresh for 53.

AMKC · 25-02-2023 10:43PM

Is Tommy training to be Santa Claas lol? That beard really is terrible on him.

walshb · 25-02-2023 10:44PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120288824#Comment_120288824

Just 4 men for the hair anyway

Ken winning in 1997 was magic. One my biggest killer losses in all sport was Ken losing the epic 2003 final to Williams.

Ken was a very good player, but always a notch or two below the more elite gifted players.

walshb · 25-02-2023 10:45PM

Tiernan’s weirdly vulgar.

castletownman · 25-02-2023 10:55PM

Seen this lad on a segment on the news before and he came across as unintentionally gas.

Ragwort and Stones · 25-02-2023 10:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120288840#Comment_120288840

I think it's natural.

Yes, lacked a bit of genius.

Ragwort and Stones · 25-02-2023 10:56PM

This lad is the stereotypical eccentric professor!

FixdePitchmark · 25-02-2023 10:57PM

Is it just me ...or has this run its course ?

Ken Doherty interview was very awkward and shouldn't have been..

Jeff2 · 25-02-2023 10:57PM

This subject is very interesting but this guy......

castletownman · 25-02-2023 10:58PM

'Why you here?'. Hahaha.

AMKC · 25-02-2023 10:59PM

Very interesting this fellow.

castletownman · 25-02-2023 11:00PM

Like Thomas Tuchel mixed with Sheldon Cooper's intelligence and Boris Johnson's Englishness.

Mad_maxx · 25-02-2023 11:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120288840#Comment_120288840

His problem was lack of consistency, when he put his mind to it, he had an all round game that was the measure of anyone but it didn’t happen often enough, was a player worthy of two world titles but lost two ( still he has had a very successful career no doubt)

NIMAN · 25-02-2023 11:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120288889#Comment_120288889

He always came across as a very dull guy.

FixdePitchmark · 25-02-2023 11:02PM

Tommy struggling here too ?

Mad_maxx · 25-02-2023 11:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120288887#Comment_120288887

true British eccentric

AMKC · 25-02-2023 11:04PM

Tommy thinking Dam he remembered that pleasure question lol.

castletownman · 25-02-2023 11:05PM

I tell you one thing, I'd love to go for a pint with him.

Mam of 4 · 25-02-2023 11:05PM

He's absolutely unintentionally brilliant, making both Tommy and the audience laugh with him!

The Tommy Tiernan Show Thread - Mod warning, see OP

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