EP. 400 | That James Milner Episode: Elite Mentality, Dressing Room Truths & RECORD-Breaking Career!

That 401st Episode: The Most Chaotic Episode Yet, Mystery Guests & MAD Dressing Room Tales | EP. 401

On this week’s 401st episode special of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris celebrate hitting an unbelievable milestone… by completely losing control of the show. First up is Portsmouth legend and cult hero Kit Man Kev, who delivers an all-time segment. From washing players’ kits for cash, to lifting sofas over balconies, to wild dressing room stories and boxing sessions with players — Kev gives a brutally honest take on how football has changed, why “the game’s gone,” and what modern players are missing. Next in is Nortei Nortey, where the lads are immediately apologetic for a previous episode’s “funny name” antics… Nortei brings a different footballing perspective with stories from his career, connections to the lads, and a look into Dagenham & Redbridge’s recent takeover. Then things take another left turn as Felix White (The Maccabees) joins — blending football, music, and podcasting worlds. There’s talk of FA Cup obsession, crossover culture, and even a cheeky callback to Crouchy previously slagging off his podcast… before Felix quite literally plays the episode out with a fantastic live musical moment. No script, no structure — just three surprise guests, unbelievable stories, and a 401st episode special that proves sometimes the best episodes are the ones where nobody knows what’s coming next. Chumbawamba 00:00 - Intro & 401 episode milestone explained 03:00 - Reflecting on podcast origins & early days 04:00 - The “Peteroni” glass reveal (long pint glass) 05:00 - First pour attempt goes horribly wrong 06:30 - Cheers to 401! 07:30 - Classic podcast memories & catchphrases 08:30 - Story: Crouch getting recognised post-retirement 09:30 - Glass-making video & behind-the-scenes reaction 11:30 - Attempting to “split the P”  13:00 - Format reveal: mystery guests with blindfolds 14:00 - Old VHS footage introduced 14:30 - Young Crouchy’s Chelsea interview clip reaction 15:30 - Ball boy footage & early career nostalgia 16:50 - Transition to first mystery guest 18:30 - Blindfold guessing begins 20:30 - Kev revealed: “heartbeat of Portsmouth” 23:00 - Early Crouch days: living alone & being looked after 24:30 - Sofa lifting through balcony story 26:00 - Kev’s backstory 30:30 - Stories about legendary players 32:30 - Dressing room fights & boxing stories 37:00 - “Game’s gone” discussion begins 38:30 - Modern football vs old-school mentality 40:00 - Smoking, culture & changes in football 41:30 - Tribute to Portsmouth fans & emotional goodbye 43:30 - Kev leaves & reaction from the lads 44:30 - Second guest teased 46:00 - Clues: football links, connections to hosts 48:00 - Identity slowly pieced together 49:00 - Nortei Nortey revealed 50:00 - Football journey & connections discussion 51:30 - Talking career paths & recent football experiences 53:00 - Banter about mutual links & teams 54:30 - Short but lively segment wraps up 55:30 - Third guest teased (non-football world hints) 56:00 - Clues: podcast, music, crossover with sport 57:45 - Big clue: FA Cup book reference 58:10 - Felix White revealed (The Maccabees) 01:05:00 - Felix White segment continues: football + music crossover chat 01:07:00 - Podcast banter & shared industry stories 01:08:30 - Felix reflects on football culture & storytelling 01:09:00 - Felix plays live music / plays the episode out 🎶 01:10:20 - Reactions to the performance & wrap-up with Felix 01:11:10 - Transition into Paddy Power segment 01:12:00 - “Wives Called” segment introduced 01:24:30 - Final laughs & wrapping the segment 01:28:11 - End of episode Special thanks to Lumsdale Glass for the amazing Peteroni glasses: https://www.lumsdaleglass.co.uk/ 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 | Ramsdale On The SECRET Goalkeeper Tactics At Arsenal & The Most PARCHED For Arteta?

FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, former Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale joined the lads to break down the evolving role of the modern goalkeeper and how the position has become more influential than ever. Ramsdale lifted the lid on his relationship with manager Mikel Arteta, explaining how he’s given responsibility to dictate play and make key decisions during build-up phases. The conversation dives into the tactical details behind set pieces, including the increasingly popular “draft excluder” role, with Ramsdale offering a goalkeeper’s perspective on why it’s used, when it matters, and how it can impact the outcome of free kicks. He also shares insight into communication within the squad, the intelligence of teammates like Martin Ødegaard, and the growing importance of goalkeepers in shaping a team’s overall strategy. But most importantly… who was the most parched? If you like this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/b9ftLa8_nDU?si=ieykWFS-X11g78Sp [https://youtu.be/b9ftLa8_nDU?si=ieykWFS-X11g78Sp] 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. 400 | That James Milner Episode: Elite Mentality, Dressing Room Truths & RECORD-Breaking Career!

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are joined by Premier League legend James Milner — and it’s every bit as honest, chaotic, and insightful as you’d expect. From breaking appearance records to being labelled “boring,” Milner opens up on the mentality that’s kept him at the top for over two decades. He takes us right back to his Leeds debut at just 16, the brutal dressing room culture that shaped him, and the surreal transition from academy kid to first-team regular. The conversation dives deep into his time at Newcastle and Aston Villa, before lifting the lid on the madness at Manchester City — big egos, training ground bust-ups, and the relentless fight to stay in the team amid £30m signings every summer. Milner also shares incredible insight into Liverpool’s transformation under Jürgen Klopp — from early disappointments to building a title-winning machine — revealing the intensity, leadership, and culture that powered one of the most dominant teams in Premier League history. There’s also plenty of classic pod chaos: dressing room pranks, wild fines, and stories that perfectly sum up why Milner is one of football’s most respected pros. After Milner departs, the lads wrap things up with a Paddy Power segment and this week’s Chaos Card, making some very questionable “phone a friend” calls… Chumbawamba 00:00 - Intro, chaos & podcast return 00:14 - Testicular cancer awareness message 00:48 - Giveaway winner & merch chat 02:26 - Milner joins the pod 03:00 - “Boring Milner” label explained 03:38 - Breaking the appearance record 05:16 - Dealing with attention & praise 06:44 - Avoiding the limelight 08:12 - Fitness, longevity & elite standards 10:03 - Dad’s influence & mentality 10:36 - Old-school Leeds dressing room culture 12:18 - Leadership & helping younger players 14:46 - Debut at 16 for Leeds 16:01 - First team training shock 00:17:37 - Premier League debut story 19:29 - Dressing room pranks & chaos 21:41 - Earning respect as a young player 24:15 - Aston Villa move & failed transfer 26:29 - Villa form & career progression 29:00 - Playing 7 positions in one game 30:56 - Man City move & title-winning journey 33:25 - Big egos, fights & training chaos 37:02 - Aguero title moment reaction 39:11 - Liverpool move explained 42:19 - First impressions of Liverpool 45:51 - Klopp’s arrival & ruthless standards 47:19 - Intensity of Klopp training 50:10 - Personal connection & leadership 1:05:00 - Listener messages & wrap up 1:18:46 - Milner leaves the podcast 1:20:30 - Post-interview debrief with the lads 1:25:10 - Paddy Power segment 1:30:15 - Chaos Card: Phone a Friend begins 1:35:40 - Celebrity calls chaos & wrap-up 1:38:50 - Outro 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 | Jermain Defoe's SECRET Timing Tip To Build ELITE Finishers & Using it in Management

FROM THE VAULT: In this classic clip, former England international and Premier League striker Jermain Defoe joins the lads to break down the fine margins that define elite goal scorers.  Widely regarded as one of the most natural finishers of his generation, Defoe reflects on his early days at West Ham, where he learned crucial lessons from club legend Ian Wright. Defoe reveals the specific training ground drills that shaped his movement in the box, including a brutal but effective method Wright used to improve his timing and composure. He explains why most young forwards make the same costly mistake—arriving too early—and how mastering movement and patience can dramatically increase goal-scoring chances. The conversation also touches on modern strikers like Erling Haaland, the evolution of the game, and how Defoe began transitioning into coaching at Tottenham’s academy. Since this episode was recorded, Defoe has taken the next step in his journey and is now the manager of Woking—making this a fascinating look back at the early ideas and influences shaping his approach to management today. If you like this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/YI4YecuoXP8 [https://youtu.be/YI4YecuoXP8]  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. 399 | That Ben Foster Episode: GoPro Fines, Refusing a Final & Man United Pressure

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are joined by former Watford, Wrexham, Man Utd and England goalkeeper turned YouTube trailblazer Ben Foster — and it’s safe to say this one is packed with absolute chaos. Fozzy lifts the lid on life inside some of football’s biggest dressing rooms, from the relentless intensity of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United to the pressure of making one mistake at the very top level. He opens up about the moments that shaped his career, including refusing to play in an FA Cup final, getting battered 6–0… and somehow still finding a way to laugh about it. We also dive deep into the story behind the GoPro — the idea that changed football content forever — including the backlash, dressing room reactions, and the fines he received from clubs for showing too much. There’s also incredible insight into Wrexham’s rise under Ryan Reynolds & Rob Mac, including promotion celebrations, behind-the-scenes stories, and one of the most iconic penalty saves in recent football history. Plus, we get into goalkeeper psychology, “parched” players, dressing room politics, and what really separates those who make it at the very top… from those who don’t. And there’s this week’s Chaos Card, and a slightly chaotic solo finish from Crouchy himself to top it all off. Chumbawamba 00:00 - Intro, holidays & random chat 02:15 - Crouchy’s old VHS tapes & ball boy story 04:30 - Fear of what’s recorded on old tapes 06:40 - Introducing Ben Foster 10:30 - Podcasting as a footballer & inspiration 13:30 - “Parched” players & dressing room stories 15:00 - England camps & squad dynamics 18:30 - Refusing to play in FA Cup final 20:30 - Kepa situation & goalkeeper decisions 21:30 - Origin of the GoPro idea 24:50 - Players reacting to the camera 25:50 - Hiding bad performances from YouTube 27:00 - Getting fined for GoPro content 28:30 - Social media evolution in football 29:30 - Retirement & Wrexham return 31:00 - Ryan Reynolds & Wrexham behind the scenes 32:30 - Vegas promotion party stories 33:30 - Iconic Notts County penalty save 34:30 - Penalty mind games explained 35:30 - Career highlights & cup final win 36:30 - Obafemi Martins madness 38:00 - Crazy football contracts & wages 39:30 - Man United move story 41:00 - First day at Man United & Sir Alex 42:30 - Training intensity at United 44:00 - Fear of making mistakes at top level 45:30 - Dressing room mentality & leadership 47:00 - Players who can’t handle pressure 48:30 - Big club mentality explained 50:00 - Confidence vs hiding on the pitch 56:00 - Career reflections & mindset 01:00:00 - Football culture changes over time 01:04:00 - Foster segment ends 01:06:00 - Absolute shambles of a remote record!  01:08:30 - Chaos Card segment 01:12:30 - Connection issues & wrap-up 01:14:00 - Crouchy’s solo predictions 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.