Pete Doherty on Tommy Tiernan Show, 2025

[@davidrobinson2776]

I've always been a big fan of Pete and was lucky enough to meet him once on High Bridge in Newcastle. He'd just been to a retro shop called Attica, sadly no longer there, and he'd bought a bag of ties amongst other stuff. I saw him and said "Hi Pete" and he stopped, asked me how I was doing and showed me his ties, telling me he loved the shop he was in etc. I thanked him for being so nice, he said "don't be daft, my pleasure." I told him to take care and he smiled and said "I'll try." There were no "famous celebrity" airs about him, just a lovely man.

[@jamesbyrne9312]

Ah another take care bell end

[@davidrobinson2776]

@ cheers mate, that meant a lot.

[@johnmaher7860]

agree

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

Omg, I’ve read & loved your post through the years as I’ve listened to Pete, I always remember your story

[@karalynemccormack5812]

Yeah he's a collector of vintage shit. I have a few of his vintage sweetie Tins (Hit me up pete if u wanna buy them back.lol). He left them at his ass in a manor house near Marlborough he was renting about 13 years ago. We done some work for his former land lord clearin that place out. Was a total wreck. Nice furniture trashed and graffitti's. Loadsa pins lyin about. We burned the lot in an oil drum binfire. But kept a few sweety tins as i heard he collected them. So there there Pete if u wanna buy them back :)

[@ciaranhiggins5736]

That line about dreaming of gunfights in Toledo but waking up on a lay by outside Telford is iconic.

[@lowandbeholder]

Wow. The honesty in this interview is unbelievable. In a world of increasing bullshit, this seems almost strange and uncomfortable. Fair play to both for creating and sharing something real.

[@johnmaher7860]

beautiful interview- very natural pete is lovely

[@vnkman4391]

was always his appeal.

[@LuDel95]

The Tommy Tiernan Show is always very honest like this. Brilliant.

[@jimbanda]

Pete is not honest , he is a nasty piece of work, because you don't see it don't mean it's not there, narcissists are impressive.

[@henben9215]

@@jimbandahaha you’ve got the brain the size of Peters finger nail

[@singingtree7619]

Another great interview. Pete is a lovely man. Tommy, you are not afraid of the silences and it allows the interviewee to pause and think too. Love your show.

[@SculptExpress-gv8jp]

What a comfortable change from overhyped and hysterical hosts.

[@gordonmarshall6276]

The song is beautiful. Fantastic interview. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnmaher7860]

fab song and music beautiful guy

[@Tatiana.mak111]

What a beautiful pure soul Pete is. Amazing interview, thanks for the emotions it brought up in me.

[@surfguy87]

Spot on. Regardless of what is portrayed about his past, he is undoubtedly one of the good guys.

[@pauljmcmillan]

Pete was a big part of my early 20s. I went to a gig in 2014 in Glasgow at the Barrowlands. The reunion at the time. He threw the mic stand into the crowd and I got the mic in the chaos. It's probably my most prized possession. Absolute legend. Genius songwriter. Love seeing him in a better place in life these days x

[@Tony-vf9zu]

What reunion in 2014?!

[@pauljmcmillan]

@Tony-vf9zu June 29th 2014 at the Barrowlands. Google that shit mate. I was there

[@Tony-vf9zu]

@pauljmcmillan how is that a reunion? They have been back since about 2010

[@TheVeetacore]

This is such a good interview. Never heard of Tommy Tierney before, but love the way he digs in but it's conversational. Pete is also such an open, honest and sweet guy too. Was a joy to watch.

[@AntonyParkes]

I had never heard of him either but I agree really good interview - Did make me sad though

[@robbiepeterh]

Interviewers are so obsessed with bringing out the sad, depressive side of Peter. Ask him about Oscar Wilde and his favourite poets and he’ll open up a pot of gold for you. But it’s all so serous and actually idiotic. Ask him about his dreams and his passions. Talk about poets and writers and he’ll introduce you to artists who will enrich your life. He’s one of the great dreamers and romantics of our time.

[@skipper6528]

hear hear!!

[@Mart-B]

To be fair the interviewer probably only knows about Pete from the tabloids, so that's what he's gonna ask him about

[@gerardcassin1386]

​@@Mart-Blet me explain how an interview works .. You ask a question you get the answer So instead of asking him about crack he could have asked him about he's influences ... Simple

[@Mart-B]

@@gerardcassin1386 yes but people tend to ask about what they know. If you know Pete as a drug addict and hell raiser, that's what you'll ask him about. Besides, he did ask him about his talent and asked him to sing a song

[@gerardcassin1386]

@@Mart-B that was the point of the original comment .. That interviewers are lazy and just repeat the same tired old trite .... Everyone and their dog knows it .. It was his opportunity to stear the interview a different way .. It reminded me of when Danny Baker Interviewed shane.. worth a watch..

[@jathe1st376]

I like how they are both thinking men, they are not scared to sit in a bit of silence while they think of something worthwhile and honest to say.

[@CatBranchman79]

Thank you! Love love love Pete Doherty❤❤❤ x

[@timwatson6689]

such a beautiful man, you can see how the world took his vulnerability for weakness and tried to exploit it. Despite all that he has stayed true to himself and you can feel his warmth radiate. Asking questions about the interviewer from a place of love and curiosity. A lovely interview. Lets treasure him.

[@andrewp1075]

This is criminally short....there needs to be a few hours of these guys chatting and enjoying each others company. Great little interview, both a very likable.

[@trevorchapman9050]

Amazing to see him alive and starting that life again with love and children! No one can judge anyone for past life, there are no tutors of right or wrong, everything in life is fluid, accept the way it delivers your deck and play your cards as if it were the last hand. Peace and Love ❤️

[@SculptExpress-gv8jp]

Well said ❤️

[@dls3939]

From strength to strength Peter, nice tune man.

[@aaronmorgan349]

Wow!! This is incredible. So raw. Such a bigger fan of Tommy from how he structured this conversation. Pete was so honest and vulnerable. Great stuff

[@Clayplay101]

It was structured pretty badly to be honest and he ended on a very sombre note and it was just a bit awkward then

[@davepunk75]

Love Pete. A very talented musician & poet. I've seen him perform many times. Always great! 💚🎸🎶✌️

[@simonbackhurst7247]

What a beautiful thing to tell him. I think it’s important for us all to hear that from time to time whether it’s from loved ones or chat show host Pete felt it.❤

[@Beth-pr4iz]

Beautiful song.lovely soft conversation. Perfect interview ❤

[@emilybiroschak9937]

So happy to be able to listen in on all these new meetings with Peter. Love all his words

[@jamesokeefe5070]

20:17 - notice the depth in Pete’s face the look of approval, the nervous tapping and how he still gets up to hug and show compassion to the interviewer. Something you don’t see everyday these days! Real moments real emotions

[@RedMosquito2009]

Great interview. For non Irish folks that may not be famiiliar with the Tommy Tiernan show, Tommy does not know who the guests will be and goes with the flow!

[@InYourHeadChangedMan]

He does know who is guests are gonna be but he pretends he doesn't

[@OlgaO82]

@@InYourHeadChangedMan Why would he bother pretending?

[@Simon-50gtf]

​@@OlgaO82 because he does have to pretend ....its part of the format. Ffs

[@robertpirsig5011]

Well in the first few seasons he definitely didn't know who the guests were going to be. You could tell he didn't recognize some. But now im not sure if they stuck to it strictly especially with more famous guests.

[@OlgaO82]

@@Simon-50gtf but what would be the benefit of pretending? You seem easily annoyed, please feel zero pressure to respond to me.

[@stuartfreeborn1986]

Thanks for posting. The challenging and awkward moments of this interview are so engaging and intriguing. It's great they allowed there to be silences at times.

[@johnmaher7860]

agree

[@abainimarama]

❤ Thank You 🙏🏽 Thank You 🌟 Thank You ❤️ Much Respect And Appreciation From New Zealand ❤️😊🇳🇿❤

[@codyjackschwartz1712]

love you, pete! it wrenched my heart to see him cry. thanks for being so forthright, it's a benefit to us all

[@albanomadarts]

The Crocodile tears of a very well self trained narcissist. He knows very well how to manipulate people through these interviews, and as far as I can see this is a major move by his management to present him as the sad little boy, and he milks it for all hes got. All you sycophants need to read up on the Mark Blanco story, the fact he injected a starry eyed fan with Heroin, etc etc etc. He even went back to the scene of Mark Blancos death and recorded a song called "What a lovely day for a murder". Hes truly a horror of a bloke. Im amazed no one sees through him and seemingly never has. Hes so see through hes transparent

[@SculptExpress-gv8jp]

That’s truly sad, but he admits here his amorality that drugs brought on. Heroin is poison; didn’t Nico inject her own son after which he fell into coma?! Pete says that he is a pleasure seeker, which combined with hard drugs is not much pleasure for others. At the end of the day he is a survivor. We all are, regardless drug use.

[@albanomadarts]

@@SculptExpress-gv8jp He can tell that to Mark Blancos Mother, or the Police investigating his Murder. Pete knows exactly who did it and the murder is still unresolved. Do you see what you just did? You dismissed the murder as sad, then justified Petes actions because he was an addict and a pleasure seeker. Have a wee word with yourself

[@endahynes8760]

Love Peter, love his solo albums, soundtrack to many a life Unbelievable artist Glad to see he has found some love and contentment in his life at last Good health and happiness to you sir❤

[@Beardviking13]

Tears too a glass eye...fantastic interview...great tune

[@RichT24]

This has really changed my mind on Pete such a gentle soul ❤

[@aidanlyons5708]

Love from Dublin Pete 🎶🇮🇪🎶

[@bradfielddrama6664]

Pete is, and always has, been a beautiful man. I hope the drugs are now behind him and we get many, many more years of beautiful songwriting and I'm certain that he has a few books, novels or poetry, in him. I was fortunate enough to tell him to his face once how lucky we were that he was still with us and he seemed genuinely moved that people care. Well, if he ever reads this, many people do.

[@wfenlon]

An interview I really needed to hear. Thank you. ❤

[@dreamsreselling7215]

Thanks for sharing ❤❤.

[@bidbadgray]

That was just one of the most heartfelt interviews I've seen in years. Two beautiful humans telling it like it is.

[@greenblue6935]

Pete ran away from a man who had just fallen from a balcony, such a kind soul.

[@starwarsroo2448]

​@greenblue6935 that was sketchy, didnt it come out theyd been fighring moments before he jumped off. Then theres the Goldsmith girl and all the other stuff

[@paulinelee1762]

Just like you said Tommy, A LOVELY MAN. Wishing him and his Family and you and yours Tommy A Very HAPPY NEW YEAR ! XXXXX

[@38DOR]

The beauty of a Tommy Tiernan interview, there’s space for silence and space for guests to be open without fear. Such a better way to learn about someone than the sound bite stuff of other interviewers.

[@Lagrangeify]

Love that tune. The boy's still got the spirit of a troubadour.

[@simonbackhurst7247]

It’s good to see Pete still moving forward he’s living proof that addiction can be controlled. Is also very surprising how many military children become addicts love your interview❤

[@Kolkio22]

I would love to read a book by Pete. He is so intelligent, considered and poetic.

[@shshshsherbit]

Beautiful interview, great to see Pete doing well!

[@damit.dimitra4696]

Great interview. Glad Pete was able to manage his addiction. Lots of regret beside a lot of love he has. Really interesting watch. All the best Pete. Great interview Tommy.

[@MrLisbonlions1967]

Pete is a genuine poet . And a beautiful man

[@BigDome1]

Deliberately eating and drinking himself to death when he's got an infant daughter. "Beautiful"??

[@thesoul2sqeeze]

​@@BigDome1 You're far too old to think addiction is deliberate

[@BigDome1]

@thesoul2squeeze riiiight, yes, the totally logical conclusion that everyone who's ever engaged in any addictive behaviours or done anything to excess has 0 agency and culpability and therefore isn't to blame for any of their choices and couldn't possibly be capable of self control. God, I guess all the people that pulled themselves out of negative behavioural patterns and took responsibility for it didn't get the memo!

[@thesoul2sqeeze]

@BigDome1 well done for sounding more ignorant! Yeah addiction is definitely a choice , absolutely great logic there ould fella

[@Vince-l4k]

Bit of a blob

[@James-ly3wf]

You can beat heroin and crack, but you can’t beat that fuckin baked Camembert! I feel you Pete, I feel your pain 🤪

[@MrBallynally2]

Washed down w some Calvados, no doubt..

[@deborahbuchanan3238]

Pete’s song has a fifties western feel…it is great, love it❤❤❤

[@emilybiroschak9937]

So stoked for the solo album. Same sweet voice with faint tooth lisp

[@thomaslangley1571]

I dreamt of gunfights in Toledo...when I opened my eyes. Brilliant that Peter. Maybe one day you'll hear one of my songs and say..I must give Tom a call and get him to come play some songs with me. Proud of you 👏. Legend

[@buildbright]

This is beautiful! Thank you.

[@artmonk8576]

best question ever: "are you dying?"

[@stickymoan]

Indeed! Aren't we all.

[@Anna-bu5oy]

Gosh.What a beautiful soul. And what a wonderful interviewer Tommy is. God bless you both. ❤️🫂

[@michaelcollins7192]

Sweet interview, I loved it.

[@monicalofman7101]

When you get sober and get in 12 step you can see you inner self and all fear disappear you get humble and not afraid to share things about your life...all people needs to live in 12 step❤❤

[@DermoPhoenix]

Great interview, well done & thank you 🙂👍

[@gyelruf6863]

I can really relate to you Pete. My dad was in the Air Corps and he was loving but strict. Had a very innocent life but when I turned 17/18 all hell broke loose...born in 1979 too

[@totallytopicaltalks4123]

That was a good one, I never knew much about Pete, bar the negatives you would see in the press. But like anyone we are not perfect , we all have faults and weaknesses. But it's only having lived through these, do we find real strength,and ability to learn from life's lessons, fairplay to Pete

[@StephenB63]

Great interview and that tune was good too.

[@uptightkid]

Thank you for posting.

[@helenbrooks1316]

A Gentle Soul ❤❤ A lovely Human-Being!! Highly Intelligent!! God given Talents and yet so Humble. A Gentleman ❤❤

[@stiofan252]

This is a beautiful interview. Two legends

[@StepUpAndPlay]

Pete is a poetic lyrical genius who wss completely done over by the UK's corrupt media! He'll go down in history for his music and lyrics!

[@badinfluence3814]

Hi Peter.

[@Cultralyzed]

He also kills people on Tina binges but no one’s perfect I guess

[@CarmelVrabel]

Great song. Pete you need to look forward to the future & be all you can be for your family.

[@Nunyabuisness80]

This guy's still the bollocks with his music. The media had this guy dead before he'd turn 30 and I did think he was heading for that but I'm so glad he's turned his life around and his his wife and kid, made up with his best mate and got his band back. Love the new song. Great interview.

[@benmacdui9328]

Youre right , his music is bollocks.

[@twilit]

@@benmacdui9328yet here u r

[@CavernaCass]

@@benmacdui9328 No way Ben. Try to write a song and you'll quickly realize how masterful that song that he shared is. The lyrics, the arrangement, the melody. That's some high level shit we saw there.

[@Lib94]

Peter forever.

[@t8br00k36]

The romanticism of rock n roll mythology and also of literature can really mess up impressionable young men. Pete seems to have been caught up in all that - and he is now traumatised, poor soul. I knew some folks who knew him in the early to mid 2000’s. I was never a fan of the libertines at the time but decided to watch this interview and I enjoyed it. I’ve warmed to him, 20 years later. His next step is reaching out to his older children and trying to heal that trauma. It won’t be easy. He has a knack for a tune and still has the confidence to perform so good luck to him. God bless.

[@Hjjuffddb]

Met Pete in Cambridge once. Awesome guy ❤

[@AnneChapman-ni4ec]

Beautiful.

[@innermist]

Lovin' that song with Pete on acoustic.

[@RhiannonClarkMusicofficial]

Fatherhood Suits you Pete , you are better alive... take good care of yourself now ! Go from now.... and do what you can ❤ Great interview ❤

[@stickymoan]

Nice interview...thank you.

[@JasonBuchan-hi9ef]

Excellently said, he is a lovely man. Indeed!

[@sergedeblaere7207]

I admire Pete Doherty being who he is, true to himself. So good to see him finding some peace of mind.

[@dannybowden5296]

20:22 What a beautiful moment! Two lovely fellas showing their love. Definitely felt better alive! GGPD!

[@jonnypiehair]

Terrific song! Looking forward to the release

[@PhonykingOM]

Seems a gentle soul does Pete glad he’s back and doing as well as he can.

[@RoryLaird-tc6xp]

I seen the libertines in glasgow few yea4s ago and they were honestly one of if not the best band I've seen live,there awesome and peter is a genius and gentlemen 👏

[@barbaraThornborough]

I respect his honesty so true everything he saying I'm an recovery addict it's a battle every day I wake up .thanks Pete for your honesty 🙌

[@raythemechanic]

Don't understand the criticism, that was very reflective and honest. People criticising Tommy, I reckon Pete valued that interview.

[@Talisman09]

I don't know the guy, so I'll admit I could be mistaken, but the interviewer seems a bit pretentious. And Pete seems less pretentious than ever. Maybe that's why he'd value it 😆

[@philtaylor2577]

Pete is one of the best British songwriters of the last 30 years and should be celebrated yet so many people judge him on an addiction which so may people have themselves and carry on regardless and he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves in my opinion

[@nichobarton]

Can't not love Jean de Florette Pete But the 2000s Doherty was also beautiful in the darkest way. As hitchens said, I burn the candle at both ends but sometimes it gives off a lovely light x

[@amieewoodstock6978]

Pete is an absolute, musical genius.

[@MikeyIvers]

Can't wait for his album to drop

[@michaellabram5980]

Loverly song….Hope I get see him..❤

[@cathalmccabe7851]

A lovely interview

[@Nikogigineishvili]

Oh yeah! Peter’s Solo album will be released 2025 🎉 what a song preview and great interview, but tommy is too dramatic 😂 in the other hand peter is so honest 😂❤️ anyway, many thanks for this ❤

[@garydelaney6776]

Good interview thanks Pete seems a nice honest guy

[@outtosea25]

Getting truly sober is so hard. We all have a past. Great interview.

[@NeverBelieveALie]

YAY! Dogs + Margate + Jarvis Cocker mentioned 🎉 tick tick tick 🎉 Katja is lovely x VIVE LE CHIEN

[@StratsRUs]

I wish he spoke more about his songwriting and love of music.A great singer and writer.How it took just that one song to light a heart up.Hope that he keeps on.

[@SB-yl1ng]

Gifts are earned ✨️

[@buildbright]

Wow! That was something. Again thanks

[@diegocabezastome4977]

That solo album is going to be great

[@lv2465]

I sincerely hope 2025 guides Pete into greater balance and creativity.

[@AmsterdamagedHQ]

Beautiful interview.

[@4cormacos]

I'm glad he's in better shape. A talented guy for sure very honest man

[@dinglepeninsula]

Well done Pete, always tell it how it is!

[@yukinakai4683]

always loved pete..happy to see him well

[@drumlithiequine2373]

great interview, well done Pete!

[@markhealy4059]

Brilliant interview

[@KeithOHanlon-n7z]

Much love ❤Pete you have lived it to the limit and let’s hope For many more years of peace for you very talented guy 👍

[@annehalloran9215]

Can’t help but wonder if there were any women on production team (guessing not) who may have seen Pete politely struggling along. Clearly Pete was overheated. No offer of a glass of cold water or to take a break? Tommy is yourI Irish hospitality wearing off? Hoping to see more great interviews in the New Year, God Be Good to be both of you.

[@RecruiterStartupPodcast]

What an interview!

[@danc1051]

The point around seeing a 3 year old and knowing he would be a dope smoker was weird 😂

[@bidbadgray]

Ha

[@bargepoled]

It was a ridiculous anecdote

[@danc1051]

From what I understand Tommy doesn’t know who the guests are until they come on, but from what I’ve seen I don’t think the show benefits from that gimmick at all. There’s a reason people prepare for these things!

[@danc1051]

@@TheDapperBadgerI understand it is, well done for stating the obvious. My point is, do you think people wouldn’t watch it if he was prepared with thought through questions? It’s hardly a massively popular show…

[@ricmorris9758]

​@danc1051 It's a very Irish show. Which is fine as its broadcast on mainstreem Irish TV. You have to know Tierans own background to understand the style of it. Which practically everyone in Ireland does. Thats why its half therapy session sometimes... oftentimes. In terms of popularity I think it has regularly out performed the Late Late show.

[@jahwobble5214]

Great interview love them both