That Peter Crouch Podcast

Joe Hart: “Pep Told Me I Was Done” - Training Session Wind Ups, City’s Takeover & Celtic Redemption

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads sit down with Premier League and England goalkeeping legend Joe Hart for an unbelievably honest, funny and revealing chat about the wildest moments of his career. From the chaotic early days at Manchester City and their takeover era, to the surreal Aguero title-winner scenes, Joe takes us inside the dressing room, the pressure, and the mentality of surviving as a top-level No.1. He opens up on the brutal moment Pep Guardiola told him he wasn’t part of the new City vision, the emotional rollercoaster of being England’s first-choice keeper, and the madness of shooting sessions with Beckham, Rooney, Gerrard, Lampard and Crouchy himself. The lads also go deep on team culture, loans, being replaced, punditry life, and even why goalkeepers should be allowed to wear hats again. And of course, there are stories from the 2010 World Cup dartboard battles, arguments with Declan Rice, and Joe’s new extreme-challenge podcast. Let us know in the comments — what would YOU have done in Joe’s position when Pep arrived? Chumbawamba  00:00 – England negativity & international break chat  00:08:58 – Joe Hart introduced; 2010 World Cup darts stories  00:13:36 – Quick-fire round: stadiums, managers & teammates  00:18:34 – Goalkeeper hats, towels & old-school traditions  00:36:02 – The Man City takeover & Robinho signing shock  00:37:24 – Loan to Birmingham; rivalry with Shay Given  00:38:02 – Paddy Power’s Big Weekend Fixture and predictions break 00:45:16 – Becoming City No.1 with Shay Given on the bench  00:51:14 – Pep Guardiola arrives & drops Joe Hart  00:52:53 – Joe explains talking with Pep afterwards  00:54:40 – Aguero moment & iconic celebration behind the scenes  00:59:30 – Title-winning night & surreal Man United awards  01:01:19 – Being England No.1 & dealing with constant changes  01:05:41 – England shooting sessions with elite attackers  01:23:48 – Working on Match of the Day as a pundit  01:25:39 – Joe Hart’s new podcast & the “mind over everything” concept 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.

Tony Pulis & Mick McCarthy: “The Game’s Gone” — Old School Gaffers vs The Modern Game

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Steve are joined by two of football’s most iconic gaffers — Tony Pulis and Mick McCarthy.  Between them, they’ve seen it all: Premier League survival battles, international tournaments, and the changing face of English football. The lads dig deep into what it really means to be a manager — from adapting your tactics to your players, to dealing with the press, to that gut-wrenching moment when you know “the game’s gone.” Tony opens up about his no-nonsense days at Stoke, why long grass was a tactical weapon, and the dark art of winning ugly. Mick recalls his highs with Ireland, his time at Wolves, and the unforgettable press conference moment that went viral for all the wrong reasons. Together, they share hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, harsh truths about modern football, and surprisingly tender reflections on what they miss — and don’t miss — about life in the dugout. It’s a masterclass in management, packed with wisdom, wit, and a few classic gaffer blow-ups. Strap in for old-school honesty and some brilliant football nostalgia — and let us know in the comments… has the game really gone? Chumbawamba  00:00 – Intro chaos: Zoom setup and the “reverse Planet Earth” start 00:12 – Chris’s story from the Wicked premiere with Ariana Grande 00:07:50 – The lads debrief Sids’ FA Cup draw 00:12:59 – Mick & Tony join the show — “Two legendary managers in the room” 00:15:20 – Respect between rival managers and the old-school pos match wine 00:17:00 – McCarthy tells the story of losing a Sids to Fulham — “I told him to f*** off!” 00:20:00 – Growing up in South Wales and fighting to make it in football 00:23:00 – Tony’s tactical evolution: from Stoke’s long throws to Palace’s flair 00:30:00 – The philosophy debate: tactics vs adapting to players 00:33:00 – Managing upwards and the modern football hierarchy 00:36:00 – Sids asks: “When did the game go?” (VAR, grass length, overprotection) 00:43:00 – Mick & Tony on VAR killing the emotion of football 00:49:00 – Viral fame: Mick McCarthy’s “it can!” meme 00:53:00 – “Never slate your players”: The golden rule of press conferences 00:55:00 – Would they ever return to management? 01:00:00 - GW12 predictions 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.

World Cup Hero Mary Earps: The Moment I Nearly Quit Football – “I Sold My Stuff On eBay To Survive”

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Sids, and Chris sit down with Mary Earps — 2022 Euros winner with England’s Lionesses, World Cup finalist, and Golden Glove winner — for an incredibly raw and inspiring chat. Mary opens up about her toughest career moments, including being dropped from the England squad, struggling to pay rent, and nearly walking away from football altogether.  The lads dig into how she bounced back to become one of the world’s best, her move to Paris, and what it’s really like living life under the spotlight after the Euros win. Plus, the usual chaos: Sids’s FA Cup draw dilemma, tough gameweek 11 predictions, and why Erling Haaland’s robot dance might be crossing the line... This one’s part football, part life lesson — and fully That Peter Crouch Podcast.   Chumbawamba  00:00 – 02:00 | Crouchy & the lads debate Haaland’s “robot” celebration 04:00 – 07:00 | Crouchy’s Orlando trip and the “67” mystery 10:00 – 11:20 | Breaking news: Do we get a paint sponsor deal live? 12:00 – 13:10 | The lads’ “What Three Words” discoveries 14:00 – 19:30 | Man City vs Liverpool predictions and robot outrage 22:00 – 24:00 | Sids’s Arsenal rant — “They think they invented football!” 25:00 – 27:00 | Spurs vs Man United — “Is it time to panic?” 29:00 – 30:30 | Sids’s FA Cup draw nerves and “one ball” plan 32:30 – 33:00 | Introduction of guest Mary Earps 34:00 – 36:00 | Mary on being dropped by England and struggling during Covid 37:00 – 38:00 | “I was in debt — selling stuff on eBay to survive.” 40:00 – 41:30 | The Euros win and how it changed her life 43:00 – 45:00 | Mary on her dad, her upbringing, and young girls in football 47:00 – 49:00 | Sir Alex Ferguson’s praise — “He remembered my save!” 50:00 – 52:00 | Mary on fame, fear, and adjusting to life after success 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.

Evolution of Football: Long Throws, Pep Ball & Has Data Officially DESTROYED the Game?

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids take a hilariously chaotic deep dive into how football has evolved — from Sunday League chaos to Pep-inspired tactical revolutions. The lads debate how analytics, player freedom, and “DNA” have changed the game forever, reminiscing about the days when defenders could “absolutely destroy” someone without a hundred cameras watching. Expect sidetracks galore — from Center Parcs chaos, dodgy camera angles, and “missionary” score predictions to the invention of Crouchy’s Skill of the Week. There’s also a serious football chat about how big clubs influence playing styles, why corners are “ruined forever,” and how long throws are making a comeback. To top it all off, the boys pitch their next big idea: turning their paint colours into reality… any paint companies out there fancy it?   Chumbawamba  00:00 – Chris’ chaotic intro from the floor at home 02:00 – Sidwell’s “in memoriam” photo mix-up 07:00 – The new time-wasting punishment no one understands 09:00 – Why Brits go wild for corners (and why Crouchy won’t stand anymore) 14:00 – United’s fan who won’t cut his hair until 5 wins in a row 16:40 – Shoutouts and hilarious name readings from Instagram 24:00 – A profound metaphor about “trusting your first wipe” 34:30 – The changing face of football and Pep’s influence 36:30 – Why copying City’s system ruins smaller clubs 38:30 – Club DNA vs Manager DNA – has football lost its roots? 45:00 – Have players lost freedom because of over-analysis? 51:30 – The ‘Skill of the Week’ idea is born 55:30 – The lads pitch a Peter Crouch football training camp 01:03:20 – Why long throws are making a comeback 01:12:00 – The ‘Tancock’ paint idea takes over the podcast With my code CROUCH30, new customers get 30% OFF at uk.huel.com/therapycrouch30. Please check the description for terms and conditions. Unlock a lighter, easier way to fuel your day with Huel Lite, so you can focus on what really matters. MOV is £39 and that the code is for Lite only for a limited amount of time. 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.

James Tarkowski: That Liverpool Equaliser, Grealish’s Impact & Battles with Haaland And Van Dijk

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris are joined by James Tarkowski, the no-nonsense centre-back for Everton Football Club. Known for his leadership, resilience, and heart-on-sleeve playing style, Tarkowski opens up about life at Goodison Park, Sean Dyche’s influence, and what it’s really like to play in Merseyside derbies. He shares stories from Burnley’s golden years, the chaos of Everton’s survival seasons, and his thoughts on football’s return to big number 9’s, directness, and long balls.  The lads also dive into dressing room psychology, VAR frustrations, and post-football plans — from coaching to business ventures. Expect honest football chat, great banter, and a few unexpected laughs (including Tarky’s Frozen piano moment).   Chumbawamba  00:00 – Tribute to Stuart Pearce’s son 00:35 – Opening banter and intro with the lads 08:45 – Sunday League chaos & Crouchy’s DM prank 16:20 – Dyche and managing “grenade” club owners 18:40 – Maguire’s redemption & tournament talk 35:00 – James Tarkowski joins the pod 36:10 – Settling into Everton and the chaotic seasons 38:31 – Goodison Park vs. the new stadium 41:10 – Grealish’s form and personality off the pitch 44:05 – Tarkowski vs. Van Dijk: The Derby Battle 48:06 – The famous last-minute volley and the wild celebrations 50:35 – Tarkowski’s journey from non-league to Premier League 54:05 – Inside Burnley’s dressing room culture 57:25 – Sean Dyche’s mind games and Burnley mentality 1:03:10 – Life after football & finding new passions 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.