{"id":335617,"date":"2026-03-08T16:35:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T16:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/335617\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T16:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T16:35:10","slug":"rte-viewers-laud-real-hero-of-tommy-tiernan-show-after-great-episode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/335617\/","title":{"rendered":"RTE viewers laud ‘real hero’ of Tommy Tiernan Show after ‘great’ episode"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tommy Tiernan has been receiving waves of praise on social media with the \u2018real hero\u2019 of the show also singled out after another \u2018great\u2019 episode.<\/p>\n

The Tommy Tiernan Show<\/a> has often been lauded for its unique style of interviews, with the comedian sitting down across from guests and engaging in casual but captivating conversations.<\/p>\n

For Saturday\u2019s show, Tommy<\/a> was joined by Liverpool legend John Barnes, Australian comedian Sam Campbell and fashion stylist-turned-poet Jan Brierton.<\/p>\n

\"TommyTommy Tiernan has been receiving heaps of praise. Pic: RTE<\/p>\n

RTE viewers were enthralled by the latest episode, with many praising Tommy for his interviewing techniques.<\/p>\n

The 56-year-old listened to Barnes discussing the issue of racism in football, where he said: \u2018We have to stop looking to football to change society.\u2019<\/p>\n

The former Liverpool star described his experience of being portrayed as someone who could \u2018change the perception\u2019 of black footballers in the eyes of bigoted supporters, explaining that nothing actually changed because of how quickly they could revert to hatred.<\/p>\n

\"\"John Barnes engrossed viewers with his discussion. Pic: Tommy Tiernan\/Instagram<\/p>\n

Brierton\u2019s interview also captivated viewers<\/a> as she discussed how she wound up publishing a poetry book.<\/p>\n

The Dubliner was described as \u2018amazing\u2019 and \u2018inspiring\u2019 after delving into details about her second career.<\/p>\n

However, much of the praise landed on Tommy by the night\u2019s end.<\/p>\n

Viewers flocked to social media to share their admiration of the host, expressing their desire to see him as much as possible.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jan Brierton also captivated those watching the show. Pic: Tommy Tiernan\/Instagram<\/p>\n

One X user wrote: \u2018At these times when we can be seriously overwhelmed with nothing but negative news stories, master storyteller @Tommedian brings an absolute sense of genuine warmth to his interviewing style, that sadly a lot of hosts sorely lack. Can\u2019t wait for more.\u2019<\/p>\n

Another shared: \u2018Two fellas facing each other making a bit of noise really helps with the cold dark evenings. Thanks again #tommytiernanshow that was a great episode.\u2019<\/p>\n

A third pointed to the \u2018real hero\u2019 of the show, suggesting that a producer behind the scenes deserves as much credit as the man himself.<\/p>\n

\u2018Whoever gets the guests is the real hero of #TommyTiernanShow I don\u2019t know where they find them,\u2019 they wrote.<\/p>\n

Yet another commented: \u2018There\u2019s no doubt @Tommedian can really do an insightful interview because he\u2019s actually interested in the person he chats to. As much as I\u2019d love to see him host The Late Late Show, really think it would be a waste of his talent as a true master storyteller.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to stop looking to football to change society\u201d <\/p>\n

Football legend @officialbarnesy<\/a> is our first guest tonight!#TommyTiernanShow<\/a> | @tommedian<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BU3pbpNFq9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 RT\u00c9 One (@RTEOne) March 7, 2026<\/a>
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