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

About this episode

Dermot Kennedy joins the podcast to discuss his journey from busking to sold-out stadiums, his love for football, and the crossover between music and sports.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Pete, Sids, Chris

Guest: Dermot Kennedy

Topics covered

• music
• football culture
• touring artists
• live performances
• self-doubt
• elite mentality

Keywords

• Dermot Kennedy
• busking
• football
• live performance
• Manchester United
• Soccer Aid
• touring
• self-doubt
• Paddy Power

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manchester United, Liverpool Legends, Paddy Power

Books & works: Chumbawamba

Places: Dublin, Aviva Stadium

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