To sum it up, his chat with the 79-year-old President of Ireland wasn t all that different to his conversation with Hozier, a 30-year-old pop star. And, remember, Tiernan has no clue who he s going to be talking to before they appear on the stage.
Plus, his comedy skills ensure every episode is hilarious, while there is also an empathetic nature to the way he talks to his guests.
Which is why we are delighted, and totally unsurprised, to learn that the series has been extended by six weeks.
This season of the show was due to finish its 10-week run next weekend, but now the final episode in the current series