That Peter Crouch Podcast

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads are joined by former Arsenal and Nottingham Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury—a man known for his composed playmaking style, his Premier League journey, and now, his unexpected new life as a lawn-care entrepreneur. Henri gets candid about a life-changing diagnosis—testicular cancer—and opens up on how he discovered it, why he kept it quiet during his career, and how football dressing room culture shaped his response. In a powerful, funny, and refreshingly honest chat, Henri explains the moment he realised something was wrong, the speed of his surgery, and how football banter helped him process it all. The lads also dive into Henri’s career journey through Arsenal’s elite youth system, wild loan spells at Scunthorpe and Norwich, and his glory years at Forest. There’s even time to talk about robot lawn mowers, silent discos, and how Henri went from footballer to founder of Grass Gains, the fertiliser brand making waves in Premier League stadiums and home gardens alike. Stick around to hear some top-class football nostalgia, locker room laughs, and the kind of heartfelt real talk that this podcast delivers best. Chumbawamba  00:00 – Intro 02:30 – Crouchfest at Glastonbury? 06:00 – Henri Lansbury’s Arsenal roots and elite youth training 13:00 – Loan life at Scunthorpe: “Where the f*** is Scunthorpe?” 20:30 – Training on a farmer’s field with rats 24:10 – Life-changing moment: discovering the lump 25:40 – Immediate surgery and hiding the truth from his club 26:50 – The football banter that helped him heal 28:30 – Why he didn’t tell anyone and why he’s speaking now 34:20 – Lansbury’s best football years: Forest and Villa 38:00 – The unexpected rise of Grass Gains fertiliser 41:30 – Supplying professional stadiums (secretly) 45:00 – Billy Davies’ paranoia and man management 47:20 – Jack Grealish at Villa vs now: “He just took the piss!” Check out Grass Gains: https://www.grassgains.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOopGnZTHnwjsjSubs2LKImqj5Zzrm2Dq5wUwqUQDbIZdF54tNgT2 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, Crouchy, Chris Stark, and Steve Sidwell reunite to discuss the state of modern football—and it’s safe to say, the game has well and truly gone. From nostalgic takes on goal celebrations to fuming over financial fair play, the lads aren’t holding back. Chris discusses his injury from a rogue five-year-old’s high five, Steve shares his story about proposing again on his 20th wedding anniversary, and Crouchy flexes his new golf trophy win, sparking a movement to secure him VIP parking across the UK. But it’s the main debate that steals the show—“has football officially lost the plot?” The team deep dive into everything that grinds their gears about the modern game: players filming with phones on the pitch, soulless shirt sponsors, managers refusing to adapt tactics, and the death of spontaneity in football moments thanks to VAR.  Plus, we use AI to generate Sids a FAKE girlfriend in the Chumbawumbar… trust us, this one's a belter. Chumbawamba  00:00 – Reunion and travel debreif 01:04 – Steve’s second wedding proposal 08:22 – Chris’s bizarre injury from a child 09:00 – Crouchy wins a golf tournament (and calls for VIP parking) 12:51 – Episode theme: “The Game’s Gone” 14:02 – Has VAR killed the magic of football? 16:57 – Rant about players filming with phones on the pitch 22:14 – Fake AI girlfriend?! 25:26 – Financial Fair Play and club punishments 28:09 – Selling homegrown players to game the system 33:11 – Why do all managers now play the same tactics? 39:06 – Crouchy wants the return of the magic sponge 45:03 – Throw-ins vs. kick-ins: the lads reimagine the game 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 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.