That World Cup Final Episode: Superior Spain deserve win & Messi's farewell! I Ep.416

Our 26/27 Predictions: Best Signings, Breakout stars & Can Man United WIN the Premier League?! | EP. 419

On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris are back in person and getting stuck into one of the best parts of pre-season… making wildly confident predictions that will definitely come back to haunt them by May. The lads run through their 26/27 season predictions, including who they think will lift the Premier League trophy, who makes the top four, who takes the Golden Boot, Golden Glove, which big-money signing could flop, and which players are set for a breakout season. There are some big calls too, with Arsenal backed by some of the lads, Manchester United tipped as genuine title challengers, and Liverpool surprisingly left out of one predicted top four. We also get into the summer transfer madness, including Morgan Rogers’ huge £117m move to Chelsea, Elliot Anderson’s £116m switch, West Ham’s retention of Jarrod Bowen and Spurs bringing in Sandro Tonali. The lads debate whether £100m has effectively become the new normal in football, and why the modern game seems to be producing fewer kids who actually want to grow up and be strikers. Elsewhere, we discuss West Ham’s decision to permanently ban half-and-half scarves, discover a bizarre half-and-half calf tattoo, and hear about the legendary Zante goalkeeper who lets holidaymakers take penalties against him for a euro. Oh, and there’s a Peter Crouch tune. Obviously. Chumbawamba - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  00:00 - The lads are back in pre-season mode 02:30 - The new microphones 04:05 - Harry Sidwell scores for Eastleigh 05:03 - The new Community Shield ball is revealed 06:42 - Pete relives scoring the Community Shield winner for Liverpool 08:19 - Sid's Portugal football camp with Rio Ferdinand and Jordan Henderson 09:26 - An eight-year-old asks Henderson how to improve Chelsea 11:53 - Chris prepares for his terrifying five-minute stand-up comedy debut 13:59 - West Ham officially BAN half-and-half scarves 15:41 - The lads debate whether half-and-half scarves deserve to exist 16:50 - The bizarre half-and-half calf tattoo is discovered 18:25 - The legendary Zante goalkeeper 20:17 - Morgan Rogers' huge £117m move to Chelsea 22:11 - Why Chelsea's experienced players could transform the dressing room 24:11 - Elliot Anderson's £116m move and the madness of modern transfer fees 25:58 - Is £100m now the new normal in football? 27:03 - Why nobody at Sids’ football camp wanted to be a striker 30:21 - The lads finally begin their 26/27 season predictions 30:56 - Arsenal emerge as an early favourite to win the Premier League 32:16 - Man United genuine title challengers? 33:32 - The predicted Premier League top four is revealed 34:17 - Why Liverpool aren't expected to win the title 35:35 - A shock top-four prediction leaves Liverpool out 35:59 - Haaland gets the Golden Boot prediction 36:42 - Which big-money signing could flop? 37:19 - The breakout star predictions 38:02 - Rashford and Rudoni 39:14 - Max Dowman breakthrough 40:02 - A ridiculous 10-goal thriller is predicted 40:53 - New football rules and a potential VAR backlash 42:36 - Bournemouth fall from grace? 43:47 - Southampton vs West Ham: who wins the Championship? 45:12 - Why Jarrod Bowen staying at West Ham is so significant 46:23 - The “fat backs” segment gets underway 48:14 - A fantasy forfeit: bodybuilding challenge? 49:10 - The Morgan Rogers song 50:13 - The lads react to musical tributes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  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.

The Future Of The Pod!! New Guests, New Games & BIG Plans For This Season | EP. 418

On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids return for a pre-season catch-up as they look ahead to another year of football, guests, and complete podcast chaos. Fresh from a summer break, the lads swap stories from their latest adventures, including Pete's new obsession with barbecuing, why outdoor kitchens are harder to use than they look, and the ambitious plans for a 24-hour charity livestream that could become one of the biggest things TPCP has ever attempted. With the new football season just around the corner, the boys turn the episode over to you, reading through hundreds of listener suggestions for how the podcast could evolve. From crossover episodes and live tours to new weekly games, Sunday League commentary, bowling competitions and even a wives takeover, no idea is too ridiculous to escape discussion. Along the way they somehow find themselves defending the reputation of every bloke called Carl, pitching LeBron James as a regular feature, and putting Barack Obama on the ever-growing guest wishlist. The lads also reflect on just how far the podcast has come over the past decade, from recording in pubs to interviewing Oscar winners, future kings and football's biggest names, while looking ahead to another season packed with huge guests, Premier League chat, and plenty of the nonsense you've come to expect. As always, let us know your favourite ideas in the comments below and tell us which new feature you'd love to hear on TPCP this season. Chumbawamba 00:00 - Intro & Sids checks in remotely 01:18 - Tapas tales from Spain 04:23 - Pete's Michelin BBQ masterclass 07:28 - The 24-hour BBQ livestream idea 10:34 - Your ideas for the new season 14:03 - Should Friday predictions return? 16:59 - Would a wives takeover work? 19:34 - Pete's new gardening obsession 22:49 - Sunday League commentary idea 24:23 - Footballers ten-pin bowling? 28:29 - The campaign to redeem Karls 31:24 - Live tour plans for the podcast 33:49 - New listener games for TPCP 35:06 - LeBron's mystery stadium game 36:35 - Dream guests for the new season 38:14 - Looking back on 10 years of TPCP 39:51 - Who could be next on the pod? 40:13 - Barack Obama gets a mention 40:32 - Premier League season preview 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.

Why Footballers DREAD Returning For Pre-Season… Chris’ Forfeit Plans & Señor Sids Returns? | EP. 417

On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris are finally reconnect after an incredible summer, catching up on everything from Pete's Club World Cup adventure in America to the excitement of another Premier League season just around the corner. Pete reflects on receiving his long-awaited England cap from Harry Kane, what it was like travelling across the United States, meeting LeBron James, and reveals his plans to take his family to watch Liverpool face Wrexham at the Yankee’s Stadium before heading home. With pre-season now underway across football, the lads dive into what really happens when players report back for day one. From dreaded body fat tests and bleep tests to Tony Pulis' infamous training camps, army boot camps, endless bike rides and the stories every footballer has from surviving the toughest week of the year, they reveal why pre-season is both feared and respected inside the game. Chris also finds out that his long-awaited Paddy Power comedy forfeit is finally happening, while the boys discuss future podcast challenges, listener ideas for the new season, and somehow end up debating whether your back can actually be fit. As always, expect plenty of football stories, ridiculous tangents and laughs as the countdown to the new season officially begins. Chumbawamba - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  00:00 - Chris returns as the boys reunite after the summer 02:10 - Looking back on the Club World Cup adventure 03:31 - Pete's surreal experience working around England 04:34 - Receiving his England cap from Harry Kane 06:03 - The emotions of it all 08:04 - The awkward reunion with an old childhood friend 10:31 - Crouchy gets evicted from the yoga room mid-podcast 12:08 - Recording from America and life on the road 14:03 - Liverpool vs Wrexham at Yankee Stadium 15:31 - Meeting LeBron James in Los Angeles? 16:50 - New season housekeeping begins 17:12 - Chris Stark's comedy forfeit is finally happening 19:00 - Blossoms invite the podcast back on stage 20:44 - Could Sids replace De Bruyne’s famous passes? 22:42 - The art of the perfect daisy-cutter 23:52 - First day of pre-season nerves 25:08 - Putting Chris through a real football fitness test 26:14 - Fat tests, body fat and "back fitness" 28:09 - Would Chris survive Championship pre-season? 30:06 - Tony Pulis' brutal training camps explained 32:10 - Why pre-season leaves players completely broken 34:16 - The hardest training camps of Pete's career 35:52 - The player who cheated pre-season... with a taxi 38:08 - Bleep tests and why footballers never go full effort 40:05 - The endless medical tests before every season 41:05 - Big plans and listener ideas for the new season 42:45 - Rating listeners' backs and wrapping 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  #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

That World Cup Final Episode: Superior Spain deserve win & Messi's farewell! I Ep.416

On this episode Pete, Sids and Tom bring the curtain down on an unforgettable six-week journey across the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recording their final tournament episode from a New York City pub after witnessing Spain crowned world champions. The trio react to Spain's 1-0 World Cup Final victory over Argentina, discussing why Spain were deserved winners after conceding just one goal throughout the entire tournament. They break down Argentina's defensive approach, the controversial scenes that overshadowed the final, Lionel Messi's quiet performance, and debate whether England missed a huge opportunity after their dramatic semi-final exit. Looking back on an incredible summer across the USA, Mexico and Canada, they revisit the biggest moments of the tournament—from exclusive behind-the-scenes access inside the England camp and Peter Crouch receiving his England Legacy Cap from Harry Kane, to visiting the iconic Estadio Azteca, meeting LeBron James, travelling across North America, and recording the podcast from unforgettable locations. The episode also reflects on England's World Cup campaign, Jude Bellingham's emergence as one of the world's elite footballers, the standout players of the tournament, favourite matches, funniest stories from the road, and why this has been one of the most memorable experiences the team has ever shared. To finish, the Paddy Power Predictions League reaches its dramatic conclusion as the final standings are revealed, crowning this year's champion and confirming who must face the dreaded forfeit. A fitting end to an incredible World Cup adventure filled with football, friendship, unforgettable memories and plenty of laughs. 00:00 – Live from a New York pub after the World Cup Final 02:06 – Spain crowned World Cup champions 08:01 – Reflecting on six unforgettable weeks 09:34 – Why Spain deserved the title 11:46 – Did England miss their chance? 21:03 – Tom Fordyce joins from Canada 26:22 – Favourite World Cup memories 32:35 – Players of the tournament 36:07 – Paddy Power Predictions League finale 42:37 – Signing off from an unforgettable World Cup For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch [https://twitter.com/petercrouch] Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch [https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch] For more Steve Sidwell: Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell14 [https://twitter.com/sjsidwell14] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 [https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14] For more Tom Fordyce: Twitter - https://twitter.com/tomfordyce [https://twitter.com/tomfordyce] #PeterCrouch #WorldCup2026 #Football #England #Spain #Argentina #LionelMessi #JudeBellingham #HarryKane #LeBronJames #NewYork #Podcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

That Semi-Final Episode: Gary Neville on Tuchel’s tactics & England’s cruel Argentina exit I Ep. 415

On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Sids record from New York following England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, reflecting on an emotional night that saw Thomas Tuchel's side come agonisingly close to reaching a World Cup final. The lads discuss the incredible atmosphere surrounding the tournament, the unique experience of covering football across America, and why this World Cup has delivered some of the most memorable stadiums and fan experiences they've ever witnessed. The boys break down exactly where England's semi-final slipped away, debating whether sitting too deep ultimately cost them, the tactical decisions made in the closing stages, and whether the substitutions should have been more attacking. They discuss Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's performances, Declan Rice's importance to the side, the emergence of Jed Spence and Dan Burn, and whether this England squad should ultimately be remembered as a success despite the painful exit. Former England defender Gary Neville then joins the pod for an honest and emotional reaction to England's defeat. Gary explains what it feels like to be knocked out of a major tournament, why players carry those moments for the rest of their lives, and analyses Thomas Tuchel's biggest decisions. He also discusses England's defensive approach, whether the criticism of Tuchel is justified, the positives to take from the tournament, and why this World Cup has been one of the best football spectacles in recent memory. There's also another ridiculous challenge as the boys swap footballs for darts with Morgan Rogers. Meanwhile Chris Stark dials in a special interview with the Blossoms as they discuss their new music and thoughts on the world cup so far. Wrapping up with the latest Paddy Power Predictions League ahead of the World Cup Final, Tom's predictions from afar, and plenty of classic TPCP chaos—including power cuts, questionable New York backdrops and the usual nonsense. As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think will lift the World Cup. 00:00 - New York catch-up & World Cup reflections 03:07 - The best stadiums of the tournament 05:04 - England's semi-final heartbreak 07:39 - Gary Neville joins the pod 09:24 - Where England lost the game 13:53 - Tuchel's substitutions analysed 20:00 - The positives from England's tournament 22:51 - Life after football & Gary Neville 37:12 - Darts challenge with Morgan Rogers 41:09 - Chris Stark & Blossoms! 01:06:52 - World Cup Final Paddy Power predictions 01:10:13 - Final thoughts from New York 01:11:13 - End For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch [https://twitter.com/petercrouch] Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch [https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch] For more Tom Fordyce: Twitter - https://twitter.com/tomfordyce [https://twitter.com/tomfordyce] For more Steve Sidwell: Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell14 [https://twitter.com/sjsidwell14] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 [https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14] #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.