For the launch of Season 4, host Smithy is joined by Peter Dale, better known as Tubes to millions of fans from his work on Soccer AM. This season, we're on the road, and for episode one, our journey takes us to a place pivotal to Tubes' personal battle against addiction—his home golf course at Foxhills.
Despite his fun-loving on-screen persona, Tubes candidly opens up about his past struggles with alcohol addiction. He shares how drinking gave him the confidence boost he craved but soon spiralled out of control, negatively impacting on his relationships.
Tubes paints an unfiltered picture of life as a "functioning alcoholic"—planning his days around drinking, lying to loved ones, and feeling intense shame and anxiety. He discusses his turning point in 2015, when a traumatic incident forced him to admit he was an alcoholic and needed to quit for good.
During his recovery journey, Tubes experienced a shocking heart attack due to a previously undetected hole in his heart.
Now, over eight years sober, Tubes has replaced alcohol with a new passion— golf. He explains how the game has given him purpose, healthier coping mechanisms, and a new career post-Soccer AM.
Join us as we go #UnderTheSurface with Tubes for an intimate, inspiring discussion about addiction, recovery, and advice for those facing the same battles that Tubes once did.
0:00 Introduction
2:57 Early Issues with Alcohol: Soccer AM Fame at 16
8:43 Battling Alcohol Dependency: Planning His Life Around Drinking
14:44 Unveiling Hidden Struggles: The Charity Match Incident
16:45 Facing the Truth: Seeking Counselling and Confronting Lies
27:50 Reaching Rock Bottom: The Height of Addiction
30:52 A Life-Changing Wake-Up Call
41:12 Surviving a Health Crisis: Overcoming a Heart Attack
54:13 Gaining New Perspective: Reflecting on Missed Opportunities
59:07 Encouraging Others to Share Their Stories
