That Peter Crouch Podcast

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Chris welcome Welsh legend Hal Robson-Kanu on the pod! From youth football rejection to that unforgettable Cruyff turn goal at Euro 2016, Hal opens up about his rollercoaster of a career—one that includes two ACL ruptures, founding a multi-million pound wellness brand, and becoming Wales’ unlikely hero on the global stage. The lads dig deep into Hal’s journey, how his homemade turmeric shots went from his dad’s blender to supermarket shelves, and why inflammation might be the root of most modern-day health issues. There’s talk of brutal Premier League realities, the dressing room dynamics no one sees, and how football still fails players when it comes to mental health. Plus, what it’s really like being a boot boy for the one and only Steve Sidwell, why David Ginola was tight at Christmas, and the story behind how a promised £50-a-goal bonus proved surprisingly lucrative for a young Robson-Kanu. It's a brutally honest, hilarious, and inspiring insight into a career that's anything but ordinary. Chumbawamba  00:00 – Introduction 02:39 – Hal explains the brutal knee injuries that nearly ended his career 05:31 – How a homemade turmeric blend made Hal pain-free in 6 weeks 10:22 – Discovering other turmeric drinks were “glorified apple juice” 13:05 – The transition from footballer to founder of The Turmeric Co 18:14 – Arsenal rejection: Hal’s emotional first career setback 21:08 – Why boot boys mattered and how that’s now lost in modern football 25:17 – Going head-to-head with Coca-Cola: Hal’s startup battles the giants 27:19 – “The Wales of wellness” – Euro 2016 and the underdog mentality 35:08 – The legacy of Gary Speed and changing Welsh football forever 38:36 – Breaking down that Euro 2016 goal vs Belgium—step by step 44:18 – The hidden sacrifices of being a professional footballer 47:02 – Depression in football: “There’s more than in any other industry” 55:00 – What’’s Gareth Bale really like? Follow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA  Check out The Tumeric Co: https://theturmeric.co/?tw_source=google&tw_adid=708157495343&tw_campaign=7849628782&tw_kwdid=kwd-419768594878&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=7849628782&gbraid=0AAAAACp5U-P796xb6MtfvlpW_ovT2_zCW&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3_eS6N6RjgMVCYxQBh16bjEGEAAYASAAEgJtFPD_BwE 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.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads are joined by none other than Martin Tyler – the legendary commentator affectionately known across the world as the voice of football. With a career spanning over five decades, Martin reflects on iconic moments behind the mic – from “Collymore closing in!” to Aguero’s title-winning goal. He shares the unseen prep behind a commentator’s job, how he once nearly turned down the TV gig entirely, and the surreal reality of being more recognised for his voice than his face. Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dig into Tyler’s personal story: from his grassroots beginnings, non-league coaching adventures, close friendships with legendary managers, and why even now, aged 78, he’s still chasing energy and the joy of football. It’s a nostalgic, surprisingly emotional, and often hilarious look at the man behind some of football’s most spine-tingling moments. Chumbawamba  00:00 – Intro 01:30 – Martin Tyler reflects on first meeting Crouch during Youth Cup 04:00 – Ron Atkinson’s phone call about teenage Crouchy 06:30 – Tyler’s first football memory: Woking in 1953 08:30 – Nearly turning down a career in television 10:40 – “Collymore closing in!” and Aguero’s title winner 17:00 – Why Tyler still does all his own research 25:00 – On staying neutral and reacting to big moments 33:00 – Sir Alex Ferguson calls him at home after Sunderland match 41:00 – Working with Thomas Frank & the beauty of access 45:00 – Tyler’s favourite football day: Woking at Wembley and Blackburn’s title 51:00 – Still chasing the energy: Tyler on love, ageing, and staying relevant 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.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are joined by Nigerian football icon John Obi Mikel—AFCON & Champions League winner, Olympic medalist, and a legend of Chelsea’s golden era. Mikel opens up about everything: from the infamous tackle Crouchy dished out on him, to going toe-to-toe with Roy Keane in Manchester, Mourinho’s ruthless tactics, and why he turned down Manchester United after signing with them. The lads dive into Mikel’s explosive transfer saga—complete with missing persons reports and undercover meetings with Roman Abramovich—his unfiltered take on the corruption in African football, and the moment he personally funded a flight for Nigeria’s Olympic squad to keep their dreams alive. You’ll hear stories about Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, Mo Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, and why Mourinho made Salah cry. This one’s full of heavyweight moments from one of the coolest heads ever to grace a football pitch. Chumbawamba  00:00 – Introduction 03:00 – Power of podcasting and reconnecting with football friends 00:04:00 – Peter Crouch apologises for the worst tackle he’s ever made 00:08:00 – Mikel reflects on the brutal Chelsea vs Liverpool battles 00:12:00 – Training ground fights at Chelsea and Kalou vs Ballack bust-up 00:16:00 – Mourinho's demand: “Defend your teammates—or else” 00:18:00 – Mourinho breaks Mo Salah: “He started crying in the dressing room” 00:20:00 – “Mourinho sent me to train with the reserves” 00:26:00 – Mikel’s kidnap story and smuggling out of Norway 00:33:00 – Roman Abramovich’s undercover meeting with Mikel 00:35:00 – Winning AFCON for Nigeria and the pressure from the entire country 00:43:00 – “I paid for our Olympic team’s flight myself” 00:46:00 – Mikel’s Champions League final: “I bossed that midfield” 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.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads are let loose on a (questionable) pub quiz, taking on the ultimate test of football knowledge—and things go completely off-script. With producer Jamie stepping in as quizmaster, Pete, Chris, and Sids are thrown into a whirlwind of Premier League trivia, bizarre football stats, and the kind of curveball questions that make you question everything you thought you knew about the beautiful game. But in true pod fashion, it’s far from plain sailing. There's chaos over pancake maths, debates about walking stats, a very public golfing humiliation, and an absolutely mental story involving a premier league legend gifting Chris Stark’s mum some cheese (yes, really). There are shoutouts to podcast icon Tucker’s 19, beefs with rival podcasts, and even a passionate debate on gas vs. charcoal. Play along, keep score, and let us know in the comments how you did. But be warned—some of these questions will do you in. Chumbawamba  02:25 – the golf swing fail seen ‘round the internet. 07:03 – The surprise quiz episode. 00:08:11 – Are quizzes… erotic? 00:09:43 – Quiz begins: Who kept a clean sheet against Liverpool? 00:14:13 – 3 clean sheets leaves the lads stumped 00:20:03 – “Tucker’s 19” becomes an elite in-joke. 00:23:07 – Revealing the Premier League’s top walker… 00:26:05 – Who is the slowest player in the league? 00:30:02 – Can you trigger a speed camera on foot? 00:42:24 – The UK eats HOW many pancakes in one day?! 00:46:11 – Chris reveals who used to send his mum cheese. 00:52:49 – Listener idea: Golden Goal with a twist – remove a player every 3 minutes! 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.

AD | In this very special Father’s Day bonus episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, made possible by Courvoisier, Peter Crouch is joined solo by his mentor, former boss, and true father figure in football - the legendary football manager Harry Redknapp. From Spurs, Portsmouth, and Southampton, Harry managed Crouchy across three decades of his career. The two dive deep into the moments that defined their journeys together: transfers that almost didn’t happen, career-saving confidence boosts, Premier League relegation battles, Champions League highs, and Redknapp's unique man-management style that helped turn raw talent into England internationals. They share stories of Defoe, Modrić, Bale, Di Canio, and the changing face of football management, from player recruitment to youth development. It’s a laugh-filled, honest, and nostalgic look at the beautiful game, and a heartfelt tribute to the managers and father figures who shape careers—and lives, thanks to Courvoisier! Please drink responsibly. Chumbawamba  00:00 – Introducing the Courvoisier Father’s Day Special 02:00 – Golf with Tony Pulis 03:07 – Crouch = Basketball Player? 04:23 – Premier League Struggles 08:14 – England Calling 12:04 – Champions League Qualification 14:10 – Sent Off in Madrid 20:26 – Modern Football Rant 25:05 – Academy Disconnect 27:41 – Signing Di Canio 28:20 – The Bournemouth Revolution 32:30 – Signing off Celebrate the father figures in your life – A thoughtfully curated gift box designed to show appreciation for all the role models who make a difference. Buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F486RG34?&ref=smrp_uk_cl_370_Campari_ig_B0F486RG34_ 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 Courvoisier: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/courvoisier/?hl=en 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.