That Peter Crouch Podcast

On this week’s bonus episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids dive into a big batch of brilliant listener messages — from unfortunate road names and tall-teen fashion dilemmas, to the mystery behind why players get booked for taking their shirts off. Alongside the laughs, the lads give their predictions and analysis on a huge weekend of Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal vs Man City, Liverpool vs Everton, and United vs Chelsea. Expect bold calls, heated debates, and some outrageous analogies… Elsewhere, Sids reveals his chaotic Lime bike journey, gasps at a surprise message from NBA legend Steve Nash, and why Fulham handed him “the keys to the cottage.” There’s even soap star walk-ons and comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo, plus a cheeky free-agent chat which we’ve decided will be best left to a full episode with a current free-agent… stay tuned for that one.   Chumbawamba  00:00 – Crouchy’s Lime bike chaos on the way to City Airport 00:02:15 – Surprise shout-out from Steve Nash and Fulham Forever Fulham day 00:04:13 – Fulham vs Leeds horror show & Portsmouth-Southampton derby memories 00:05:37 – Chris at Doncaster races and Crouchy’s BBQ weekend 00:06:14 – Guest-free episode twist: talking free agents 00:12:18 – Tottenham’s MLS free agent training story 00:13:32 – The awkward reality of running contracts down 00:15:44 – Leaving Reading for Chelsea & Fulham negotiations 00:18:35 – The “romantic” idea of finishing your career at a smaller club 00:20:33 – Mental battles of training alone while waiting for a call 00:24:53 – Prediction league update & hilarious “tight as a raccoon’s nutsack” moment 00:29:14 – Crouchy on Ted Lasso cameos & behind-the-scenes chaos 00:34:47 – “Mike Bassett” meltdown comparisons in football management 00:41:22 – Salah shirt-off celebration predictions 00:49:16 – The debate on shirt-off bookings being about sponsors vs football 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.

This week on That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids welcome Owen Hargreaves — former England international, Champions League winner with both Bayern Munich and Manchester United, and one of the few players to represent England after developing abroad. Known for his versatility and tireless midfield work, Owen opens up about growing up in Canada, life at Bayern, sharing a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo, Beckham, Scholes, and Gerrard, and the brutal realities of top-flight football.  The lads dig into forgotten legacies, dressing room cliques, and Champions League glory, while Owen reflects on injuries, criticism, and what it takes to compete with the very best. Expect candid stories from training bust-ups to iconic finals, plus the usual mix of laughs, tangents, and behind-the-scenes honesty only this pod delivers.   Chumbawamba  00:00:00 – Opening banter: mascot forfeit, selfies, crossbar challenge at Farnham Town 00:06:02 – Sidwell’s Indian restaurant photo wall spotted by fans 00:11:28 – Predictions league table update (Crouch, Chris, Sids) 00:13:35 – Crouch recalls being ruthlessly told he was leaving Tottenham 00:17:12 – Owen’s teenage Golden Boot feats remembered 00:19:19 – Sponsored segment: City vs United derby odds and predictions 00:25:00 – Arsenal vs Forest preview and predictions 00:27:04 – Everton vs Villa preview and predictions 00:31:21 – Hargreaves enters – first meetings with Crouchy, Milk Cup memory 00:38:04 – First trial in Germany, arriving at Bayern aged 15 00:46:03 – Brutal Bayern training: bust-ups, tear-ups, winners only 00:47:14 – Manager Ottmar Hitzfeld’s advice: “They must hate you to respect you” 00:48:12 – Effenberg’s respect moment: “You’ll be my successor” 00:55:22 – Playing with Beckham, Scholes, Gerrard, Lampard – the impossible midfield balance 01:05:25 – Facing Zidane, Ronaldinho, and Brazil’s 2002 side 01:10:32 – 2001 Champions League Final at 20 years old 01:13:23 – Celebrations after winning Champions League (or lack of) 01:18:28 – Beating Chelsea and Barcelona with Manchester United 01:22:07 – Playing with Ronaldo: training habits and obsessive mindset 01:25:42 – United dressing room: Rooney, Scholes, Giggs, Tevez 01:30:15 – Ronaldo’s Ballon d’Or hunger – “he was obsessed with being the best” 01:33:02 – Why Ronaldo left United for Madrid 01:35:11 – Quickfire round: favourite stadiums, toughest opponents, best players 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 Sid welcome former Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack, who enjoyed a wild career with clubs including Reading, Wolves, Hibs, Barnet, and Kerala Blasters. Known as much for his no-nonsense style as his shot-stopping, Stack lifts the lid on some of football’s most infamous behind-the-scenes moments, including what really happened in the dressing room during Arsenal’s 03/04 season. Stack reflects on the chaos and camaraderie of his playing days, including infamous training ground bust-ups, dressing-room scraps, and wild fan encounters abroad. He also reveals his latest venture—organising a one-of-a-kind boxing night where ex-footballers swap the pitch for the ring, raising funds for charities close to his heart such as the Willow Foundation.  Expect Stack’s infamously outrageous stories, brutal honesty, and the kind of behind-the-scenes insight only a journeyman goalkeeper with tales from Arsenal’s Invincibles to non-league can deliver.   Chumbawamba  00:00:00 – Opening banter: moths, holidays & random chaos 00:09:52 – Alan Shearer vs. Crouchy on the golf course 00:16:40 – The lads debate VAR decisions & refereeing standards 00:24:18 – How player fines spiral out of control 00:29:14 – Graham Stack joins the show 00:30:00 – Stack explains his footballers’ boxing night idea 00:34:55 – The charity causes behind the boxing event 00:41:42 – Arsenal days: Invincibles training scraps & bust-ups 00:46:08 – Thierry Henry vs. Lauren fight story 00:49:15 – The “dark side” of Dennis Bergkamp 00:50:32 – Crouchy’s worst fight ever told 00:51:36 – Comparing modern goalkeepers to his era 00:53:21 – Stack’s career journeys: from Arsenal to Barnet & beyond 01:00:42 – Kerala Blasters: the madness of Indian football crowds 01:09:55 – Lower-league realities: brutal scraps & survival mode 01:17:38 – Crouchy recalls his nastiest on-pitch fight 01:24:12 – Final reflections & push for Stack’s charity boxing night To book your table or sponsor a boxer, visit the Pro Project Promotions website today: https://www.proprojectpromotions.com/ 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 all recording remotely – and it shows. With Chris juggling kids, a house move, and a wife in A&E after a freak avocado incident, the lads start with sincere apologies to our listeners.  (Chris’ audio improves after the 6 minute mark!) From there, it’s classic chaos: Crouch’s dodgy pink headphones, festival stories, and the announcement of Pete’s a ridiculous forfeit… The football chat gets lively with breakdowns of Liverpool’s comeback against Newcastle, predictions for Arsenal vs Liverpool, and reflections on stadium atmospheres – from dodgy sound systems to legendary announcers. The lads also go deep on traditions, Bovril vs modern food trends, and the unspoken bonds between fans who see each other every week but never exchange names. Expect tangents on circular beds, waterbeds, half-time Coldplay gigs, and even hypothetical transfer “sliding doors” moments like Shearer at United or Gerrard at Chelsea. It’s loose, funny, chaotic – and feels like being back in the pub with your mates. Chumbawamba  00:00 – Lads open remotely, Chris apologises for chaos. 00:01:36 – Chris reveals wife’s avocado accident and A&E trip. 00:04:05 – Pete talks about hosting Alex James’ Big Feastival. 00:07:16 – Forfeit revealed: mascot appearance at Farnham Town. 00:12:07 – Liverpool’s dramatic late comeback against Newcastle. 00:14:05 – Chat on Max Dalman’s debut and rising star potential. 00:15:34 – Paddy Power predictions: Liverpool vs Arsenal debate. 00:24:19 – Big shout: Burnley upset incoming? 00:29:16 – Stadium acoustics and dodgy sound systems. 00:34:14 – Fallen giants: Crouchy on quiet stadiums like Reading. 00:36:10 – Pre-match hype: Chelsea’s “blue carpet” and DJ. 00:39:15 – Worst away days: QPR’s cramped stands and pillars. 00:45:10 – The underrated job of stadium announcers. 00:55:12 – Mad idea: watching football from a stadium swimming pool. 00:59:01 – Campaign to bring Bovril back for kids. 01:03:27 – Fans who see each other weekly but never ask names. 01:12:16 – Sliding doors: Shearer at United, Gerrard at Chelsea. 01:16:25 – Chris’ new bed arrives mid-recording. 01:22:03 – Throwback to chaotic, boozy Covid-era pods. 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 bonus episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive headfirst into the chaos and comedy of pre-season. From Oasis gigs in Dublin to dodgy roly-polys after a last-minute winner, the lads unpack the highs and lows of football’s return. Pete relives opening-day nightmares, bizarre pre-match routines, and superstitions about kits and boots, while Chris and Sids share the fan’s perspective on renewing season tickets, spotting familiar characters in the stands, and suffering the agony of “that one voice” in the crowd that cuts through everything. We also hear about disastrous goal celebrations, iconic supporters who deserve cult hero status, and whether football has gone too far with grip socks and fashionable penalties. It’s all pre-season nostalgia, outrageous stories, and plenty of laughs as the boys gear up for another season. Chumbawamba  00:00 – Pete’s return and Oasis in Dublin story 00:06:17 – First impressions of Villa vs Newcastle opening-day clash 00:07:42 – Brighton v Fulham result and Pete’s league bragging rights 00:12:07 – Sunderland and Leeds back in the Premier League spotlight 00:14:02 – Being alone vs family life balance 00:17:12 – Hilarious story of sneaking over the gate 00:21:42 – The speculation around players clapping fans and transfer rumours 00:25:35 – Pete on West Ham’s struggles and survival battles 00:29:23 – Big weekend preview: Man City vs Spurs 00:42:29 – Pre-season discussion officially begins 00:47:06 – Pete’s nightmare opening day at Stoke City 00:49:03 – Getting battered at Stamford Bridge by Deco’s Chelsea 00:52:11 – The fan who haunted Pete every week at Spurs 00:55:15 – Season ticket traditions and football friendships 01:03:22 – Stories of players injured during wild goal celebrations 01:08:58 – Pete’s infamous failed roly-poly celebration unearthed 01:18:05 – Rant on grip socks, referees, and fashionable penalties 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.