That Peter Crouch Podcast

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.

CLASSIC CLIPS | Wayne Bridge - "I Was Subbed On Hungover!" Hilarious Party Stories & Abramovic's Jet

FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, former Chelsea, Manchester City and England left-back Wayne Bridge joins the lads to reveal some of the most unbelievable stories from his career. Bridge opens up on the horrific leg break that sidelined him, the superstitions he swore by, and the surreal moment Roman Abramovich flew him home on a private jet. He also shares a chaotic behind-the-scenes story from his time at Man City, admitting he once drank the minibar dry the night before a game—only to be unexpectedly called into action. From dressing room banter to fines, injuries, and wild off-pitch moments, this is a brutally honest look at life as a Premier League footballer. If you like this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/PhrF_CMIjUc?si=wMm1v8fvNz4iwrd8 [https://youtu.be/PhrF_CMIjUc?si=wMm1v8fvNz4iwrd8]  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. 398 | That Liverpool Legends Episode: Thiago, Reina & Rush - “Modern Players Are Over-Coached”

On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, it’s a full-blown Liverpool legends special as Crouchy parks up in the iconic Liverpool Sky Bar for a series of unforgettable chats with some of the biggest names in football. First up, Thiago Alcântara — former Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool midfielder — breaks down the art of controlling a game, reveals why modern football might be over-coached, and names the greatest players he’s shared a pitch with, including Andrés Iniesta and Bobby Firmino. His insight into tempo, creativity, and football intelligence is as sharp as you’d expect from one of the most technically gifted midfielders of his generation. Next, Liverpool cult hero Pepe Reina joins the lads to reflect on his incredible Anfield career, from Golden Glove dominance to dressing room culture. Now a coach, Reina shares what it really takes to build team spirit, adapt to new environments, and why Liverpool’s atmosphere is unlike anything else in football. We also hear from Matt Parish, Director of the LFC Foundation, who lifts the lid on the staggering impact the club is having off the pitch — supporting tens of thousands of people, tackling inequality, and raising over £1 million through the legends match alone. Finally, Liverpool’s all-time top scorer and Welsh icon Ian Rush sits down to talk legacy, goal scoring records, and why the Premier League era has changed how greatness is remembered. From Salah comparisons to global fandom, Rush gives a fascinating perspective on what it means to represent Liverpool. Back in the studio, the lads react to the chats, all hell breaks loose in the Paddy Power predictions with the introduction of “Chaos Cards,” and they somehow manage to circle it all back to omelettes, shin pads, and classic Crouchy nonsense… Chumbawamba 00:00 - Holiday catch-up & elite omelette appreciation 02:04 - Wine tasting nonsense & restaurant rituals 04:12 - Easter break, golf & beach football recap 05:06 - Giffgaff chaos & becoming “the brand” 06:17 - 5-a-side tournament idea: settling debates once and for all 07:12 - Massive episode preview: Liverpool legends lineup 08:09 - Shin pad debate heats up again 09:18 - Testing “ultimate shin pads” idea 10:08 - Taking kicks for science?! 11:11 - Thiago interview begins 12:02 - Comparing Liverpool to Europe’s elite clubs 13:01 - How Thiago controls tempo in games 14:27 - Coaching vs freedom in modern football 16:03 - Thiago names best players he’s played with 17:15 - Why Firmino is so underrated 18:48 - Spain’s chances & international football chat 19:31 - Shin pads gift moment with Thiago 20:24 - Pepe Reina interview begins 21:12 - Reina’s brutal first impression of Liverpool weather 22:18 - Building dressing room culture & respect 23:49 - Greatest Liverpool memories & atmosphere 25:14 - Golden Glove dominance explained 26:06 - Falling short of the Premier League title 27:47 - Life after football: Reina the coach 29:11 - Shin pads return (again!) 30:22 - Matt Parish interview begins 31:04 - Selling out 60,000 for legends games 31:37 - LFC Foundation’s mission explained 32:07 - Tackling inequality through football 33:21 - £1M fundraising impact revealed 35:10 - Ian Rush interview begins 35:50 - Premier League era vs old records 37:00 - Where Rush ranks among the greats 38:12 - Global size of Liverpool fanbase 39:01 - Salah comparisons & goal scoring legacy 43:18 - Back to the studio: debrief begins 45:00 - Reactions to Thiago, Reina & Rush 48:32 - Chaos Cards introduced 52:00 - Paddy Power predictions chaos 55:28- Final thoughts & listener shoutouts 01:02:02 - Wrapping up the madness with banana bread… 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 | Steven Gerrard Admits “I Didn’t Appreciate It Enough” During Liverpool Career

FROM THE VAULT: In this clip from last year’s Liverpool Legends episode, Steven Gerrard joins the lads to reflect on the realities of life at the very top with Liverpool—and what it truly cost him. The Liverpool icon opens up on the relentless pressure of representing his boyhood club, admitting he may not have fully appreciated his career in the moment due to the intensity and expectations that came with it. Gerrard also shares how stepping away from management has allowed him to rediscover normal life, from spending time with family to simply enjoying the freedom he rarely had during his playing days. He looks back on the unforgettable highs—including his Anfield debut and iconic moments like Istanbul—while also revealing the mental toll of living and breathing football in a city where “everything is red.” Gerrard also discusses leadership, setting standards at Liverpool, and the responsibility he felt as captain to uphold the club’s elite mentality. With this year’s Liverpool Legends episode just around the corner, this is a perfect chance to revisit one of the game’s greatest midfielders in a rare, honest reflection on career, pressure, and life after football. If you like this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKAuoKEjYhc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKAuoKEjYhc]  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.