EP. 396 | Dermot Kennedy: “You Have To Be DELUDED!” – From Busking to Sold Out Stadiums OVERNIGHT?!

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris are joined by global chart-topper Dermot Kennedy for a wide-ranging chat that blends football culture with life on the road as one of the world’s biggest touring artists. From busking on the streets of Dublin to selling out the Aviva Stadium, Dermot opens up about the grind behind his rise, the self-doubt before album releases, and why live performances still mean everything to him.

The lads dive into Dermot’s deep love for football, growing up as a Manchester United fan inspired by Roy Keane, and his unforgettable experiences playing Soccer Aid alongside legends like Wayne Rooney, Rivaldo, and Carlos Tevez. There’s also a brilliant crossover between music and football as they compare elite mentality, confidence, and what separates the very best from the rest.

We also get a hilarious (and slightly chaotic) guitar lesson for Sids as he prepares for a potential live performance at Finsbury Park, plus a stunning live acoustic performance from Dermot that completely stops the room.

After Dermot heads off, Pete and Sids regroup to debrief Pete’s participation in another Liverpool Legends match, the Paddy Power predictions, and life without Chris—who’s conveniently on holiday…

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00:00 - Podcast intro & Sid’s “popstar” identity crisis

03:10 - Wild guest booking stories & big names teased

05:10 - Phone network XI & absurd football chat

07:45 - Dermot Kennedy joins the podcast

09:00 - Touring with global superstars & live show pressure

10:45 - New album nerves & self-doubt before release

12:00 - Busking in Dublin & early arrogance

14:00 - Music industry vs old-school artistry debate

16:00 - Irish music culture & live performance roots

17:30 - Football fandom & Roy Keane stories

19:00 - Meeting Roy Keane & brutal fan encounters

22:00 - Playing football growing up & mental escape

23:30 - Soccer Aid stories & facing elite pros

27:30 - Playing Old Trafford & halftime performance nerves

29:00 - The moment his career exploded overnight

31:30 - Talent vs hard work in music

33:00 - Sid’s chaotic guitar journey begins

35:00 - Sid plays guitar (and survives)

36:30 - Dermot performs live acoustic (incredible moment)

38:30 - Fan questions & bizarre phone plan reveal

40:30 - Songs he nearly didn’t release

42:00 - Touring life & favourite cities

44:00 - Musicians who can actually play football

45:00 - “Game’s Gone” – VAR & modern football rants

48:30 - Dermot leaves & shin pad campaign chaos

50:00 - Liverpool Legends match debrief

55:00 - Paddy Power predictions & football catch-up

01:05:00 - Chris on holiday & podcast wrap-up

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