That England v Ghana Episode: HONEST reactions to the draw & a CRAZY Shakira Stat! I Ep. 409

That England v Ghana Episode: HONEST reactions to the draw & a CRAZY Shakira Stat! I Ep. 409

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Tom Fordyce and Steve Sidwell are properly into the 2026 World Cup as the tournament shifts into full gear across the United States. With England now two games into the group stage, the lads look back on the electric atmosphere in Dallas for the win over Croatia before reacting to a much more frustrating goalless draw against Ghana in Los Angeles. Sid and Tom relive what it was like inside one of the biggest stadiums in world football, from the sea of England fans and giant screens to tequila in the stands, while Pete gives his take on whether England’s flat second performance is actually the kind of experience tournament-winning sides need. There’s plenty of World Cup chat as the boys debate whether Thomas Tuchel’s England are showing real signs of becoming contenders, discuss why the draw with Ghana shouldn’t cause panic, and pick out the teams and players catching the eye so far. France, Argentina and the tournament’s biggest stars all come under the microscope, with Mbappé, Messi and Haaland setting the pace in what the lads call a proper “big dog World Cup”. There’s also a brilliant detour into one of the tournament’s strangest subplots: referees turning into full-blown content creators, complete with ref cams, names on shirts and one official pulling up with cramp after apparently overcommitting to the shot. As always, the football is only half the story. The lads get stuck into another chaotic World Cup quiz, somehow producing one of the worst quiz scorelines in podcast history, while Chris Stark checks in from an England watch-along back home to report from the pub gardens of Britain. There’s also a brilliant fan cameo from rising artist Moolah Jones, who nails her score prediction almost immediately, and another outrageous instalment of Paddy Power’s “Minister of Mischief” game, featuring celebrity bet-builder picks from Joe Marler, John Terry… and, somehow, a suspiciously available LeBron James. With England still well placed, more huge games on the horizon, and more guests lined up from the road, the boys reflect on the strange rhythms of tournament football, the joy of following England abroad, and why this World Cup is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining in years! 00:00 - Intro: formal names, “Big Sid” and school nicknames 02:14 - Sid’s Dallas trip and the incredible England atmosphere 03:21 - Are these the stadiums of the future? 04:34 - England’s draw with Ghana analysed 06:22 - Why the result doesn’t worry the lads 08:24 - Sid walks off to try and conjure an England goal 09:04 - Tequilas at the football and Crouchy’s Aston Villa story 10:36 - Ref cam chaos and the referee who got cramp 13:17 - Why this World Cup already feels different 13:44 - Cape Verde, underdog stories and the expanded tournament debate 17:43 - Who are the teams to beat? France, Argentina and Mbappé discussed 19:29 - Shakira has made more World Cup appearances than Italy 20:12 - Celebrity watch and the pod’s love from England fans in Dallas 22:17 - The World Cup quiz begins… badly 24:04 - Golden Boot records and geography nightmares 26:21 - Which host city has the most games? 28:30 - Chris Stark checks in from an England watchalong in the UK 30:45 - Moolah Jones predicts the score live on camera 32:03 - Paddy Power’s Minister of Mischief returns 35:19 - France vs Norway bet-builder chaos 36:06 - Joe Marler and John Terry send in their picks 38:07 - “LeBron James” joins the pod with his prediction 42:36 - Why this could become one of the best World Cups ever 42:56 - Festival tee's and Pablo Ángel lined up! 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 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

That England v Croatia Episode: Rio Ferdinand on Harry Kane & HONEST thoughts on Trent! I Ep. 408

Pete, Tom and Sids are soaking up the California sun as their stateside World Cup tour continues on That Peter Crouch Podcast — and they've got a very special guest. Manchester United and England legend Rio Ferdinand joins the lads fresh from his DJ sets in the fan parks to share incredible stories from his playing days, including a surreal World Cup match against Brazil and an unforgettable moment at the hospital in South Africa that put his entire career into perspective! Rio opens up about his experiences at France 98 acting as Michael Owen's ultimate cheerleader, the tactical genius of Rivaldo, the heartbreak of missing out on the 2010 World Cup through injury, and his thoughts on Thomas Tuchel’s big squad selection decisions. The boys also react to the tournament's open nature and early surprises, debating whether the conditions and heat are going to play a massive factor for England. Plus, Chris Stark checks in all the way from London, capturing the fan atmosphere around Big Ben and finding out what the public really thinks Pete and Sids would be doing if they weren't footballers. Then it's over to the Paddy Power Predictor as Pete, Tom and Sids roll the dice for a special 'Vegas Baby' edition to lock in their scores for USA vs Australia. Leave your England vs Croatia predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think lifts the trophy. 00:16 - Settling into LA life & intense paddle games 01:07 - World Cup group stage open nature 03:54 - Fenway Park takeover & football trivia debate 06:41 - Rio Ferdinand joins the show 07:22 - Rio's podcast guests & Anderson's wild stories 09:48 - Early World Cup impressions & USA buying in 12:04 - France 98 and the Michael Owen hype train 15:42 - England breakout stars & Thomas Tuchel's tactics 20:45 - Rio's iconic World Cup moments against Argentina & Brazil 24:34 - Playing against Rivaldo, Ronaldo & Ronaldinho 27:40 - Trevoh Chalobah selection & Rio's 2010 injury heartbreak 31:11 - The Trent Alexander-Arnold debate 33:04 - England's attacking firepower & squad dynamics 36:15 - World Cup either/or quiz with Rio 41:05 - Chris Stark's London fan check-in from Big Ben 46:02 - Paddy Power Predictor: Dice rolls for USA vs Australia 50:20 - Final thoughts on England's group stage chances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 For more Rio Ferdinand: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rioferdy5 Twitter - https://twitter.com/rioferdy5 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast #WorldCup #RioFerdinand ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

That USA Episode: Brad Friedel on THAT 4-1 USA thrashing & the lads take a SCARY flight! | EP. 407

Pete, Tom and Sids are back in Los Angeles for another World Cup edition of That Peter Crouch Podcast — and they've got a very special guest. Premier League and Champions League legend Brad Friedel joins the lads fresh from the Bahamas to share incredible stories from his playing days, including an absolutely wild night at Galatasaray with Graham Souness that you simply won't believe! Brad opens up about his record-breaking consecutive appearances in the Premier League, his time at Aston Villa and Tottenham, his role as Sporting Director in Turkey, and what he's up to now — including living in the Bahamas and working in data analytics. The boys also react to Brazil vs Morocco, debating whether the Seleção are being overhyped and whether Morocco could genuinely go all the way. Plus Pete raises the important question of whether the VAR team standing to attention for the national anthem is commitment or just commitment to a bit. Then it's over to the Paddy Power Predictor as Pete, Tom and Sids make their calls for England vs Croatia — with Sids sitting pretty at the top of the leaderboard. Oh, and Graeme Souness is revealed to be the world's most unlikely vegan. You won't see that one coming. Leave your England vs Croatia predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think lifts the trophy. 00:00 - World Cup Special from Los Angeles 00:16 - Settling into LA life 01:37 - The Neil Redfearn deep dive 03:46 - Brazil vs Morocco reaction 05:14 - The VAR room national anthem moment 05:55 - Hydration breaks debate 06:12 - The ref cam debate 09:30 - Brad Friedel joins the show 10:48 - Brad's stories from Aston Villa 35:09 - Brad at Tottenham & the Hugo Lloris saga 40:35 - Brad's life after football 43:03 - Graham Souness and the Galatasaray flag story 01:11:35 - Hot Air game: World Cup takes 01:15:45 - Paddy Power Predictor recap 01:18:33 - England vs Croatia 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 For more Brad Friedel: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bradfriedel1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/BradFriedel #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast #WorldCup #BradFriedel ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

That World Cup Kick-Off: Kasper Schmeichel on England, Denmark & the lads arrive in the US | EP. 406

On this special World Cup edition of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Sids are joined by returning host Tom Fordyce and Premier League legend Kasper Schmeichel from sunny Los Angeles as the tournament gets underway. The lads reflect on just how far the podcast has come, swapping memories of recording in less glamorous locations before finding themselves covering football from one of the biggest sporting events in the world. They dive into the incredible atmosphere surrounding the opening days of the World Cup, including Mexico's electric opening match, immersive fan experiences in LA, and the cultural differences between football coverage in Europe and America. Kasper opens up about his recent retirement from football, revealing the shoulder injury that ultimately forced his hand and sharing what life after football looks like. He reflects on his time at Celtic, the relentless pressure of playing for one of football's biggest clubs, and the unforgettable moments that came with lifting trophies in Glasgow. The conversation also turns to Leicester City's historic Premier League title triumph as Kasper relives the madness of the 5000-1 season, reveals the moment the squad truly believed they could win the league, and shares stories from the team's recent ten-year reunion. There's also plenty of World Cup chat as Kasper looks back on his experiences representing Denmark on football's biggest stage, discusses England's chances of finally ending their wait for major silverware, and explains why international tournaments remain unlike anything else in football. Plus, Chris Stark checks in from the Chumbawamba with Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil and Ben Johnston to discuss Scotland's World Cup hopes, Steve Clarke's impact on the national team, and whether the Tartan Army can dare to dream of a historic run. As always, leave your predictions below and let us know who you think will lift the trophy. Chumbawamba 00:00 - World Cup Special from Los Angeles 00:16 - Tom Fordyce returns to the podcast 01:37 - Kasper Schmeichel joins the show 02:11 - Inside LA's immersive World Cup experience 02:45 - Pete's NBA comeback story from the bar 03:25 - American football terminology explained 04:39 - Kasper on retirement and life after football 06:28 - The shoulder injury that ended his career 08:01 - Why retirement became unavoidable 09:37 - Reflecting on his time at Celtic 11:52 - Favourite moments at Celtic 12:58 - Leicester's 10-year title reunion 14:27 - How unlikely was Leicester's title win? 16:17 - The moment Leicester believed 17:28 - Mahrez, Kanté and World Cup stars 18:16 - Kasper's Denmark tournament memories 19:11 - World Cup penalty shootout heartbreak 20:35 - Expectations playing for Denmark 22:17 - "It's Coming Home" debate 23:00 - Greatest Denmark teams and iconic kits 24:22 - Favourite World Cup memories growing up 26:22 - Mexico's opening match reaction 28:24 - England's chances at the World Cup 30:21 - Tuchel vs Southgate approaches 30:58 - Sven-Göran Eriksson memories 35:14 - Chris Stark joins from the Chumbawamba 35:33 - Biffy Clyro discuss Scotland's chances 37:22 - Must Scotland beat Haiti? 39:02 - The Scotland World Cup anthem that never was 40:01 - Meeting Scotland players 41:22 - Sir Kenny Dalglish's legacy 42:18 - Steve Clarke's impact on Scotland 44:10 - Can Scotland handle the heat? 45:08 - Andy Robertson's leadership 46:36 - Dare Scotland dream? 48:25 - Biffy Clyro's team talk for Scotland 49:55 - Final thoughts from Los Angeles 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 For more Kasper Schmeichel: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kasperschmeichel Twitter - https://twitter.com/KasperSchmeichel #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast #WorldCup #KasperSchmeichel ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

EP. 405 | That Roundup Episode: Our USA World Cup Plans, Forfeit Reveal & Arsenal’s UCL Heartbreak

On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids take a look back at another unforgettable season of TPCP before turning their attention to the summer ahead and the upcoming World Cup. The lads relive some of the standout moments from the last 12 months, including unforgettable appearances from Jürgen Klopp, Gary Oldman, Danny Dyer, James Milner, Marcus Mumford, Tony Pulis, Mick McCarthy and many more. They debate which guests delivered the biggest surprises, who they'd love to get on next season, and celebrate just how far the podcast has come. There's also plenty of classic nonsense along the way. Pete reveals the outrageous pub and barbecue setup he's inherited at his new house, The lads accidentally creates a disaster with a congratulatory baby card, and Sids shares the incredible story of his son's hole-in-one that has already become family folklore. The boys revisit some of the best "Game's Gone" moments of the year, discuss the future of deadline day chaos, and react to Arsenal's agonising Champions League Final defeat, asking whether Mikel Arteta's side were only inches away from football immortality. With World Cup plans now firmly underway, the gang reflect on one of their biggest seasons yet and look ahead to what promises to be a summer of chaos, football, and unforgettable stories. As always, leave your comments below and let us know who you'd love to see in the Chumbawambar next season. Chumbawamba - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  00:00 - Intro & Sids arrives after "pre-devs" 03:00 - Pete reveals the pub inside his new house 04:12 - The outrageous barbecue setup revealed 05:18 - Guinness and Moretti on tap at Crouchy's 06:04 - Plans for a future podcast barbecue 07:14 - Sponsor message 08:53 - Looking back on the TPCP season 09:33 - Best guests of the year discussed 10:34 - Klopp, Gary Oldman & favourite interviews 11:53 - Robbie Williams and dream future guests 12:37 - Football's unsung heroes deserve more attention 14:02 - Why Tony Pulis & Mick McCarthy were podcast gold 15:02 - Macclesfield sponsorship memories 16:17 - The signed TPCP jacket winner 17:22 - Random football encounters on holiday 18:05 - Sids' son's incredible hole-in-one story 19:32 - Manifesting goals and sporting moments 21:17 - "Clear the decks" if Crouchy gets a hole-in-one 22:15 - Shin Pads, Peteroni glasses & podcast inventions 23:46 - The best "Game's Gone" moments this season 25:40 - Digital programmes and deadline day debates 27:12 - Fans contribute their own "Game's Gone" moments 28:03 - Reflecting on another season together 29:05 - Pete's disastrous pint pour 30:09 - The worst congratulations card ever created 32:22 - Baby Arteta 34:06 - Champions League Final reaction 35:20 - Did Arsenal deserve criticism for their approach? 37:08 - What happens after losing a major final? 38:24 - Crouchy's memories of Athens 2007 38:47 - Paddy Power season-ending forfeit revealed 40:45 - Chris must perform stand-up comedy 42:34 - Wrapping up the season 42:52 - World Cup plans and heading to America 43:10 - Visa worries and final sign-off - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  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.