That Peter Crouch Podcast

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris are joined by James Tarkowski, the no-nonsense centre-back for Everton Football Club. Known for his leadership, resilience, and heart-on-sleeve playing style, Tarkowski opens up about life at Goodison Park, Sean Dyche’s influence, and what it’s really like to play in Merseyside derbies. He shares stories from Burnley’s golden years, the chaos of Everton’s survival seasons, and his thoughts on football’s return to big number 9’s, directness, and long balls.  The lads also dive into dressing room psychology, VAR frustrations, and post-football plans — from coaching to business ventures. Expect honest football chat, great banter, and a few unexpected laughs (including Tarky’s Frozen piano moment).   Chumbawamba  00:00 – Tribute to Stuart Pearce’s son 00:35 – Opening banter and intro with the lads 08:45 – Sunday League chaos & Crouchy’s DM prank 16:20 – Dyche and managing “grenade” club owners 18:40 – Maguire’s redemption & tournament talk 35:00 – James Tarkowski joins the pod 36:10 – Settling into Everton and the chaotic seasons 38:31 – Goodison Park vs. the new stadium 41:10 – Grealish’s form and personality off the pitch 44:05 – Tarkowski vs. Van Dijk: The Derby Battle 48:06 – The famous last-minute volley and the wild celebrations 50:35 – Tarkowski’s journey from non-league to Premier League 54:05 – Inside Burnley’s dressing room culture 57:25 – Sean Dyche’s mind games and Burnley mentality 1:03:10 – Life after football & finding new passions Follow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA  For more Peter Crouch:  Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch  Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch  For more Chris Stark  Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_Stark Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/ For more Steve Sidwell  Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14  #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are joined by free agent and Crystal Palace legend Joel Ward. From lifting the FA Cup to living in a Bible college, Joel dives deep into the highs, lows, and surprises of his footballing journey. The lads chat about Ward’s free agent life, what it’s really like being on the sidelines after a long stint at a club, and how he's mentoring the next generation at Palace. They also get stuck into proper dressing room stories, the real power of player faith groups, and one of the most intense atmospheres in football — Fratton Park on a European night. Oh, and things take a serious left turn into 18-hour brisket smoking sessions and barbecuing like a pro. Is Joel Ward the best footballing pitmaster in the country? You'll have to listen to find out.   Chumbawamba  00:00:00 – Episode opens: remote setup and Ibiza hangover chat 00:02:14 – Sids explains how bad weather justified a heavier night out 00:03:08 – McDonald's recovery mode: international break confessions 00:04:34 – “Three nights in a row is heavy at this age” – big night consequences 00:06:10 – Fantasy football standings update: Sid storming into the lead 00:07:09 – Cheating Chris out of points? 00:10:17 – Ange & Forest: “It’s not going to end well” 00:12:54 – Arsenal's mental hurdle: “They have to win a league title NOW” 00:19:11 – Crouch’s bet builder: Mo Salah to score first 00:25:11 – Steve Bruce story: “His dad asked, ‘How do you stand in that box?’” 00:30:53 – Joel Ward joins the pod 00:31:15 – Life as a free agent and staying fit at Palace 00:33:13 – Winning the FA Cup: “You couldn’t write it” 00:34:46 – “I knew we were going to win” – the surreal moment before victory 00:35:48 – What it meant for lifelong Palace fans 00:36:03 – How the team mentally prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime shot 00:38:17 – Why the Palace system works, even without stars 00:40:01 – Ward on changing roles and mentoring at Palace 00:42:34 – Coaching, faith, and media aspirations 00:43:24 – Growing up in a Bible college with 30+ residents 00:45:42 – Faith in football: pre-game prayers and support groups 00:49:04 – WhatsApp groups with Eze, Trent, and other believers 00:52:00 – Coming through the ranks at Portsmouth 01:00:00 – Facing AC Milan: “I saw Maldini in the tunnel” 01:04:09 – The great football BBQ debate begins Follow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA  For more Peter Crouch:  Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch  Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch  For more Chris Stark  Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_Stark Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/ For more Steve Sidwell  Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14  #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Subscribe to ‘And The Award Goes To…’  In this bonus episode - Pete’s been on another pod! Pete swung by the brand new podcast - ‘And The Award Goes To…’ - the podcast that’s also an awards show, as he handed out five awards, across five categories, that Joel made up just for him. Listen in as Pete picks his winners for awards such as Best First Sip of a Pint, Best Goal Celebration of All Time, and The GOAT Indian Order. Follow ‘And The Award Goes To…’ On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotify-and-the-award-. [https://tinyurl.com/spotify-and-the-award-.].. On Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/and-the-award-goes-to [https://tinyurl.com/and-the-award-goes-to] On Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/amazon-and-the-award-g. [https://tinyurl.com/amazon-and-the-award-g.].. On TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/tiktok-and-the-award-g. [https://tinyurl.com/tiktok-and-the-award-g.].. On Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Insta-And-The-Award-Go. [https://tinyurl.com/Insta-And-The-Award-Go.].. On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTube-And-The-Award-. [https://tinyurl.com/YouTube-And-The-Award-.].. Brand new episodes of ‘And The Award Goes To’ drop every Friday. Brought to you by Argos and Acast Creative. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Argos or any of its group companies. Descriptions of the products mentioned in this podcast are accurate as at the time of recording. Check your local store or argos.co.uk [http://argos.co.uk/] for product availability, which may vary. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids welcome Kasabian frontman Sergio Pizzorno, the creative force behind one of Britain’s most iconic rock bands. The lads dive deep into Sergio’s world — from his legendary songwriting process in “The Sergery,” to the chaos and glory of performing Fire in front of tens of thousands. Serge opens up about Kasabian’s new music, what drives him as a frontman, and his unique parallels between music and football. They also relive Leicester City’s miraculous Premier League triumph, wild gigs at CrouchFest, and why Sean Dyche might owe him for Crouch’s transfer to Burnley. Expect stories of flares, service station meetups, and rock ‘n’ roll philosophy — all with that unmistakable Crouch Pod banter.   Chumbawamba  00:00 – Intro banter & Sid’s hair chat 02:00 – Pete teases the arrival of Sergio Pizzorno 03:00 – Crouch’s “Home Olympics” with Serge 06:00 – The lads’ league and “horny draws” 17:00 – Sergio Pizzorno joins the pod 18:00 – Memories of listening to Kasabian’s album on a yacht in France 20:00 – Chaos at CrouchFest & performing Fire live 21:00 – Writing “Hippie Sunshine” and the Elton John-inspired breakdown 23:00 – How Kasabian blend rock and rave into one sound 25:00 – The art of reading a crowd & touring America 27:00 – Life on tour, staying sober, and “living life backwards” 30:00 – How Fire became the soundtrack to football 33:00 – Glastonbury, flares, and Kasabian’s stadium moments 36:00 – Sean Dyche, service stations, and transfer stories 41:00 – Leicester City’s miracle season memories 45:00 – Jamie Vardy stories & the Champions League trophy moment 50:00 – Football trivia battles & the “3-day question” saga 53:00 – Sergio on the new album and what’s next Follow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA  For more Peter Crouch:  Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch  Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch  For more Chris Stark  Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_Stark Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/ For more Steve Sidwell  Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14  #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids sit down with Sir Gary Oldman – one of Britain’s greatest actors, an Oscar and BAFTA winner, and the man behind unforgettable roles in Dracula, Harry Potter, The Darkest Hour, and Slow Horses. A lifelong Manchester United fan, Oldman opens up about his first experiences watching football in the 1960s, his friendship with Sir Alex Ferguson, and why he misses the old-school loyalty of players who stayed at clubs for decades. He also dives deep into the craft of acting – from the grueling physical toll of roles like Churchill, to getting nicotine poisoning while filming, to his pride in movies like JFK. Along the way, Gary shares stories about recent knighthood, Oscar night nerves, fart gags on Slow Horses, and his admiration for George Best. This one’s a proper crossover of football and film. 00:00:00 – Intro: Pete, Chris & Sids kick things off 00:01:12 – Sitting with Turkish fans & reminiscing at Anfield 00:03:29 – Debate over Ryder Cup crowds & respect in golf 00:05:03 – Golfers celebrating like Sunday league lads with beers 00:08:32 – Football tactics going “full circle”: long throws & direct play 00:10:23 – Newcastle heartbreak & Premier League predictions league 00:12:04 – Sunderland shoutout 00:13:09 – Gareth Southgate rumours & whether he’d suit Man United 00:18:11 – Big preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool 00:22:13 – Bournemouth vs Fulham preview & stadium expansion chat 00:32:24 – Score predictions: United vs Sunderland 00:32:45 – Introduction of special guest: Sir Gary Oldman 00:33:43 – The infamous farting scene in Slow Horses explained 00:39:01 – Oldman on The Firm & 1980s hooliganism 00:40:51 – Where Gary was when he found out about his knighthood 00:42:17 – Gary’s most proud film role 00:43:17 – Playing Churchill & winning the Oscar 00:53:02 – Gary’s football roots & becoming a Man United fan 00:55:22 – Nostalgia: Best, Charlton, Giggs, and loyalty in football 00:59:29 – The loss of “first eleven” continuity 01:02:01 – Sir Alex nearly cameoing in Slow Horses 01:03:30 – Critiquing Rooney & Giggs’ acting in adverts 01:05:01 – Which Oldman character could rescue Man United’s dressing room 01:07:46 – What’s next for Gary: more Slow Horses   Chumbawamba  Follow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA  For more Peter Crouch:  Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch  Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch  For more Chris Stark  Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_Stark Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/ For more Steve Sidwell  Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14  #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.