That Peter Crouch Podcast

EP. 362 | Ask Us ANYTHING! Football Regrets, Best Nicknames & A Big Money Move To The Saudi League?

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads hand over the reins completely… because you asked, and we answered EVERYTHING. From the real story behind how the podcast first began at the BBC (yes, it was basically football’s version of One Direction), to nearly hitting 400 episodes and planning something huge for the 10-year anniversary — Pete, Sids and Chris take a proper trip down memory lane. We dive into the one game Crouchy would replay forever (and the medal that still stings), Sids relives promotion chaos and post-match beers, and the boys get brutally honest about whether they would’ve taken the Saudi payday at the end of their careers. There’s also Cheltenham madness, Harry Redknapp tip stories, footballers calling their jobs “appearances”, shocking dressing room nicknames, the worst Premier League kits of all time… and somehow, a serious debate about double pudding etiquette. Plus — is Crouchy officially a free agent in the phone network transfer window? As always, let us know in the comments: - What game would YOU replay? - Would you take the Saudi move? - And how many “appearances” have you made at your job? 👀 00:00 - The “67% Don’t Subscribe” Plea 01:26 - The Great Phone Network Debate Begins (Again) 03:06 - Signing a 3-Year Deal… For £1 More? 04:02 - Vodafone Price Hike Rant 06:09 - “I Might Become a Free Agent” 06:49 - Giffgaff’s £10 for 40GB Offer 10:22 - Cheltenham Plans & Guinness Village Chaos 11:52 - Harry Redknapp’s Legendary Tip Story 14:13 - How The Podcast Actually Started 16:46 - The First Ever Photo 17:24 - 400 Episodes & 10-Year Anniversary Plans 18:01 - CrouchFest… On Tour in Pubs? 21:58 - Radio Stations We’d Love to Host 28:35 - Why Footballers “Train” For Their Job 31:17 - Sh*g, Marry, Avoid: Allardyce, Pardew, Pulis 32:37 - The One Game We’d Replay Forever 34:21 - Promotion, Beers & The Best Week Ever 43:05 - Would We Have Taken the Saudi Money? 49:38 - FA Cup Jackets & Macclesfield Moment 51:07 - Worst Premier League Kits of All Time 54:52 - Double Puddings/Kunis Confession 56:47 - Best Dressing Room Nicknames Ever 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.

CLASSIC CLIPS | The OUTRAGEOUS Present That Sparked a RIVALRY Between Rod Stewart & Elton John

FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, we look back at when Rod Stewart joined the lads to discuss his lifelong love of football, growing up in a football-obsessed household, and the hilarious rivalry he shared with fellow music icon Elton John. Rod opens up about their competitive friendship in the 70s, outrageous Christmas presents, wild nights before heading off to watch Watford F.C., and the legendary moment Elton had his “Blondes Have More Fun” balloons shot down. He also reflects on scoring a hat-trick at Stamford Bridge during Soccer Six — much to the delight of his mate George Best. If you like this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/J4sWFQq1AQc Chumbawamba 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.

EP. 361 | Les Ferdinand: “You Must Have Two Strikers.” The Death Of Two Up Top - Part 2

Les Ferdinand is back — and this one goes everywhere. From the pressure of wearing the iconic number nine shirt to why modern football has drifted away from two-striker partnerships, Les doesn’t hold back. There’s a proper centre-forward masterclass in here — plus a full dissection of diving, simulation, and why shin pads have basically disappeared. Yes… we’re starting the campaign to Make Shin Pads Great Again. We also get stuck into the “blue card” debate, inverted wingers, why no one attacks crosses anymore, and whether football’s gone a bit too nice. Then it’s straight into predictions, the wife’s score calls, and one of the strangest deep dives into mobile phone providers you’ll ever hear on a football podcast. Part 2 delivers. If you love proper striker chat, nostalgia, and a bit of chaos — this one’s for you. Drop your score predictions below 👇 00:00 – Beer in the Wrong Glass (Game’s Gone Already)  02:45 – “Memorabilia” vs Theft… Bus Stop Confessions  05:58 – Half-Term Chaos & Dad Life  07:34 – Ed Still: sniper’s dream 09:45 – Les returns for part 2 11:45 – Dressing room standards & how far respect actually travels 17:30 – Transition into deeper football chat before tactics debate 23:45 – Build-up to striker system discussion 31:12 – Why Football Needs Two Strikers Again  32:36 – Inverted Wingers & The Death of Crossing  33:25 – Shin Pads Are Getting Smaller?!  33:57 – “Make Shin Pads Great Again”  48:31 – The Pressure of Wearing the Number 9 Shirt  49:09 – Helicopters, Cup Finals & Big Moments  50:04 – Double-Strap Shin Pads Return  53:26 – Diving, Simulation & The “Blue Card”  54:22 – The “Have a Look at Yourself” Card  55:24 – Paddy Power Segment Begins  55:45 – Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview  1:08:16 – Listener Predictions & Service Provider Debate  1:15:05 – Giffgaff vs The Big Networks  1:17:26 – Final Premier League Predictions This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at www.theaa.com/Crouch T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best 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.

CLASSIC CLIPS: Duncan Ferguson's CLASH with Beckham & His AGGRESSIVE Match Mentality

FROM THE VAULT: One clash. One superstar. One reputation that followed him everywhere. In this clip, Duncan Ferguson revisits his attitude on-pitch towards David Beckham — and explains what really went through his mind in such heated moments. Known as one of football’s ultimate hard men, Big Dunc doesn’t shy away from the aggression that defined his playing days… but he does open up about the consequences. Does a former enforcer get judged differently? And can you switch off that mentality once it’s part of who you are? If you like this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/57W315KAXho Chumbawamba 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.

EP. 360 | Les Ferdinand: “I Was Minutes From Man United…” From Goalkeeper To 90’s Prem Icon - Part 1

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, we’re joined by one of the Premier League’s original centre-forward royalty… Les Ferdinand. Before the goal compilations, before the Sky Sports montages, before strikers were measured by pressing data and heat maps, there was “Sir Les”.  QPR icon. Newcastle hero. The man leading the line when the Premier League still felt brand new. A proper No.9. Power, presence, goals everywhere he went. If you grew up in the 90s, you knew exactly what Les Ferdinand meant. He joins Pete, Sids and Chris to talk about the journey from West London non-league graft to becoming one of the most feared forwards in the country. There’s the unbelievable story of starting out as a goalkeeper, the Turkey move that changed his mentality forever, and the sliding doors moment with Manchester United that could have rewritten football history.  We get into loyalty, ambition, dressing room politics and the brutal advice from Ray Wilkins that stuck with him for life. It’s honest, funny, reflective and packed with the kind of insight only someone who’s lived it can give. We’ve split our conversation Les into two parts, and after we transition out of the nostalgia fuelled Part 1, things immediately descend into remote chaos. We build up to Macclesfield’s FA Cup tie and what it could mean for the pod, update the leaderboard as the pressure ramps up, and dive into this week’s Paddy Power predictions with a North London Derby thrown into the mix. There’s a live package opened on air that nobody fully understands, some technical mishaps, a bit of shouting about scores, and the sort of disorder that only seems to happen when we’re not all in the same room. Part 2 with Les drops next week. Trust us, you’ll want it. 00:00 – Intro: One of the Premier League’s original No.9s 02:12 – Early career doubts & never expecting to go pro 05:48 – Growing up in West London & early football influences 08:36 – Playing as a GOALKEEPER for three years 11:04 – The hat-trick that changed his position forever 14:22 – Non-league graft & the reality of rejection 17:10 – FA Vase Final at Wembley before the big time 20:45 – The move to Turkey: why he said yes 23:58 – First training session… 30,000+ fans watching 26:41 – Battling imposter syndrome abroad 29:55 – The mindset shift that transformed him 33:18 – Returning to QPR a completely different striker 37:42 – Becoming one of the Premier League’s most feared forwards 41:06 – Manchester United interest becomes real… 43:45 - Part 1 with Les ends 44:00 – Macclesfield FA Cup update ahead of kick-off 46:50 – Instagram shoutout (Greatest Kits) 50:30 – Catchphrase encounters in Soho 54:07 – Paddy Power segment begins 1:08:50 – On-air package chaos! 1:10:40 – Sign off… tune in for part 2 next week This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at www.theaa.com/Crouch T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best 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.