That Peter Crouch Podcast

Salah Says He’s “Gone” – The Lads React To CARNAGE Interview & Break Down England’s World Cup Group

On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris dive head-first into the biggest football flashpoint of the weekend — Mohamed Salah’s explosive post-match comments. The lads break down exactly what he said, what he meant, and why this moment could signal a major turning point in his relationship with Liverpool. From dressing-room dynamics to how senior players should handle being benched. The boys also react to the World Cup 2026 group draw, sharing their early predictions, fears, and inevitable chaos ahead of the tournament.  There’s also an emotional fan-gift reveal, nostalgic tales of Jose Enrique’s shoes, surprise cameos from a dubiously named road, and a proper Premier League roundup including Arsenal-Villa madness, Chelsea-Everton history, Palace-City patterns, and more. What do you make of Salah’s interview? And how are we feeling about England’s route to 2026? Also, please let us know what YOU’D like us to do for the World Cup down in the comments, or via our socials below! Chumbawamba  00:00 – Cold open & subscribe push  03:00 – Jingle Bell Ball stories & backstage chaos  06:00 – Fan gifts, Jose Enrique’s shoes talk returns  08:20 – First deep dive into Salah’s controversial interview  10:40 – Salah press-officer moment & grainy clip discussion  13:15 – Arsenal/Villa reaction + Crouchy in the crowd chaos  15:50 – Lando Norris shoutout & superstition around the pod  17:40 – Predictions scoreboard argument + maths accusations  19:30 – Chelsea vs Everton preview & stat shock of 1994 drought  22:45 – “Five” / CrouchFest music segment 25:00 – Palace vs Man City history & Townsend volley memories  27:10 – Haier sponsorship 29:40 – World Cup draw production chaos & Donald Trump’s cameo  32:00 – Kickoff times controversy & USA trip ideas (road trip?)  35:00 – Tailgating, BBQ on tour & “rubbing your meat across America”  40:00 – England’s group, early confidence, and knockout path chat  45:00 – Which nations could surprise? Outsider picks debated  50:30 – Heat in North America & players suffering—historic Ireland stories return  55:00 – Substitutes in the dressing room due to heat?!  58:00 – Emotional listener email (Hayley) + Crouchy sorts darts tickets (feel-good ending) 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.

Miles Kane’s Crazy Day With Baggio, Untold Arctic Monkeys Backstage Stories & 2000’s Nostalgia

This week on That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads are joined by musician, Liverpool fan and long-time friend of the pod Miles Kane for an episode full of nostalgia, chaos and unbelievable storytelling. From the early days knocking about in Belsize Park to creating his brand-new album Sunlight in the Shadows with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, Miles lifts the lid on the madness, the music and the moments that shaped him. We get into FIFA soundtracks, Sky Sports montages and why football and music share the same obsessive mindset. Miles also tells the incredible story of how his childhood hero Roberto Baggio inspired one of his most emotional tracks — and how that song led him all the way to Baggio’s house in Italy for one of the most surreal lunches of his life. There’s backstage mayhem with Arctic Monkeys, broken ribs in five-a-side, fashion eras gone wrong, and a whole lot of love for the city of Liverpool. It’s a proper journey through the highs, the lessons and the moments that stay with you forever. Chumbawamba  00:00 – Blockbuster nostalgia & video shop memories 04:00 – VHS rentals, Soho shops & Warhammer confusion 06:00 – Crouchy’s weekend: Andy Carroll hat trick & The Greatest Showman 08:11 – Tribute to Billy Bonds & West Ham memories 09:37 – Predictions league: Sid pulls away 11:49 – Palace V United reaction & Amorim tunnel reaction 12:02 – Leeds v Liverpool preview (Paddy Power’s Big Weekend) 14:33 – Are Liverpool turning a corner? 18:24 – Bet builder decisions & odds boost 20:26 – Brighton v Villa preview & the ‘horny draw’ debate 22:31 – Sponsored segment (Haier) & discount code 24:33 – Miles Kane arrives on the pod 25:27 – Recording the new album in Nashville with Dan Auerbach 31:06 – The Roberto Baggio song story begins 34:01 – Miles meets Baggio in Italy 37:10 – The aftermath: calling his mum & crying in the car 41:05 – Arctic Monkeys Roundhouse story & mid-gig cameo 44:13 – Why Miles quit five-a-side after breaking ribs & elbows 54:00 – Gig crowds, global touring & life post-album release 01:00:25 – The live musical performance & reaction from the lads  01:10:15 – Susie Dent breaks down the surname origin ‘Tancock’  01:14:41 – Listener message: she becomes “Mrs Corner” & the lads lose it 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.

Joe Cole: “We Knew We Were Becoming a Machine” — Chelsea Behind The Scenes & That England Heartbreak

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris and Sids sit down with Joe Cole, former England international, Premier League winner and Champions League finalist, to dive into the untold stories behind his new book Luxury Player. The lads get stuck into Joe’s early rise as a teenage sensation, the madness of being splashed across the papers at 15, and how fame shaped him long before he stepped onto a Premier League pitch. Joe opens up about the pressure, the jealousy, the misconceptions, and how he found his way through it. The conversation also takes us inside Chelsea during the Mourinho revolution — the moment Joe realised everything had changed, what training was really like under Jose, and how that era set the foundations for years of dominance. There’s plenty of England nostalgia too: World Cups, quarter-finals, dressing room pranks, and the gut-punch reality of injuries cutting short international dreams. It’s honest, funny, nostalgic and full of elite-level insight — a proper football chat with one of the game’s most naturally gifted players. And yes, there’s tales wine-tasting chaos, mascot scandals, and insight into a black cab driver giving massages at Chelsea… Strap in. Chumbawamba  00:00 — Crouchy opens the pod 01:15 — Crouchy, Carragher & Roy Keane at Football For Change 03:45 — Roy Keane art gallery story 05:00 — Richarlison goal & prediction chaos 09:50 — Hole-in-one vs 147 debate 15:30 — Arsenal vs Chelsea predictions 20:50 — FA Cup memories & Haier ad read 22:40 — Introducing Joe Cole 23:30 — Nick Collins falling-off-ladder clip 25:55 — Joe’s Sunday Brunch wine-tasting disaster 32:10 — Reconstructing memories for the book 33:50 — Being on the front page at 15 35:15 — Teacher mocking Joe about money 36:10 — Being a target at away grounds 43:00 — Joe’s dad turning down Sir Alex’s mascot invite 45:30 — West Ham principles & giving tickets away 53:00 — Discussion about “Luxury Player” label 01:03:50 — Desailly & the World Cup at Chelsea 01:04:20 — Mourinho arrives & changes everything 01:21:00 — England heartbreak & final reflections 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.

Joe Hart: “Pep Told Me I Was Done” - Training Session Wind Ups, City’s Takeover & Celtic Redemption

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads sit down with Premier League and England goalkeeping legend Joe Hart for an unbelievably honest, funny and revealing chat about the wildest moments of his career. From the chaotic early days at Manchester City and their takeover era, to the surreal Aguero title-winner scenes, Joe takes us inside the dressing room, the pressure, and the mentality of surviving as a top-level No.1. He opens up on the brutal moment Pep Guardiola told him he wasn’t part of the new City vision, the emotional rollercoaster of being England’s first-choice keeper, and the madness of shooting sessions with Beckham, Rooney, Gerrard, Lampard and Crouchy himself. The lads also go deep on team culture, loans, being replaced, punditry life, and even why goalkeepers should be allowed to wear hats again. And of course, there are stories from the 2010 World Cup dartboard battles, arguments with Declan Rice, and Joe’s new extreme-challenge podcast. Let us know in the comments — what would YOU have done in Joe’s position when Pep arrived? Chumbawamba  00:00 – England negativity & international break chat  00:08:58 – Joe Hart introduced; 2010 World Cup darts stories  00:13:36 – Quick-fire round: stadiums, managers & teammates  00:18:34 – Goalkeeper hats, towels & old-school traditions  00:36:02 – The Man City takeover & Robinho signing shock  00:37:24 – Loan to Birmingham; rivalry with Shay Given  00:38:02 – Paddy Power’s Big Weekend Fixture and predictions break 00:45:16 – Becoming City No.1 with Shay Given on the bench  00:51:14 – Pep Guardiola arrives & drops Joe Hart  00:52:53 – Joe explains talking with Pep afterwards  00:54:40 – Aguero moment & iconic celebration behind the scenes  00:59:30 – Title-winning night & surreal Man United awards  01:01:19 – Being England No.1 & dealing with constant changes  01:05:41 – England shooting sessions with elite attackers  01:23:48 – Working on Match of the Day as a pundit  01:25:39 – Joe Hart’s new podcast & the “mind over everything” concept 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.

Tony Pulis & Mick McCarthy: “The Game’s Gone” — Old School Gaffers vs The Modern Game

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Steve are joined by two of football’s most iconic gaffers — Tony Pulis and Mick McCarthy.  Between them, they’ve seen it all: Premier League survival battles, international tournaments, and the changing face of English football. The lads dig deep into what it really means to be a manager — from adapting your tactics to your players, to dealing with the press, to that gut-wrenching moment when you know “the game’s gone.” Tony opens up about his no-nonsense days at Stoke, why long grass was a tactical weapon, and the dark art of winning ugly. Mick recalls his highs with Ireland, his time at Wolves, and the unforgettable press conference moment that went viral for all the wrong reasons. Together, they share hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, harsh truths about modern football, and surprisingly tender reflections on what they miss — and don’t miss — about life in the dugout. It’s a masterclass in management, packed with wisdom, wit, and a few classic gaffer blow-ups. Strap in for old-school honesty and some brilliant football nostalgia — and let us know in the comments… has the game really gone? Chumbawamba  00:00 – Intro chaos: Zoom setup and the “reverse Planet Earth” start 00:12 – Chris’s story from the Wicked premiere with Ariana Grande 00:07:50 – The lads debrief Sids’ FA Cup draw 00:12:59 – Mick & Tony join the show — “Two legendary managers in the room” 00:15:20 – Respect between rival managers and the old-school pos match wine 00:17:00 – McCarthy tells the story of losing a Sids to Fulham — “I told him to f*** off!” 00:20:00 – Growing up in South Wales and fighting to make it in football 00:23:00 – Tony’s tactical evolution: from Stoke’s long throws to Palace’s flair 00:30:00 – The philosophy debate: tactics vs adapting to players 00:33:00 – Managing upwards and the modern football hierarchy 00:36:00 – Sids asks: “When did the game go?” (VAR, grass length, overprotection) 00:43:00 – Mick & Tony on VAR killing the emotion of football 00:49:00 – Viral fame: Mick McCarthy’s “it can!” meme 00:53:00 – “Never slate your players”: The golden rule of press conferences 00:55:00 – Would they ever return to management? 01:00:00 - GW12 predictions 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.