That Peter Crouch Podcast

On this week’s Christmas special of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris fully embrace the festive spirit — with a twist only football could provide. Forget the traditional nativity, because the lads bring you a football-themed retelling of the Christmas story, featuring familiar faces like Mary Earps, Angel Di Maria, Dean Windass, Peter Schmeichel, and a baby Gabriel Jesus born not in Bethlehem… but firmly in football folklore.With festive jumpers on, beers flowing, and absolutely no attempt to take things seriously, Crouchy leads the lads through a chaotic, laugh-out-loud Christmas tale that somehow manages to celebrate football heritage and the true meaning of Christmas all at once. There’s donkey impressions, questionable accents, proud dad moments, and just enough sentimentality to remind everyone what the season is all about.To round things off, the Darts of Destiny makes its Christmas return, with league points, pressure throws, and big regrets on the line — all in support of a brilliant cause.Merry Christmas from all of us at That Peter Crouch Podcast 🎄⚽Chumbawamba 00:00 - Festive jumpers, beers & Christmas vibes01:29 - Christmas Eve traditions & pub confessions02:50 - “The true meaning of Christmas” football-style03:32 - Introducing the football Nativity story03:45 - The Nativity begins: Mary Earps & Joseph Cole04:15 - Angel Di Maria delivers the big news05:03 - King Ledley’s decree & the journey begins05:42 - Dean Windass enters as the donkey06:33 - No room at the inn… Manuel Neuer says no07:10 - Peter Schmeichel offers the stable07:56 - Gabriel Jesus is born in the Nicky Banger08:35 - Shepherds receive the heavenly announcement09:17 - The Three Kings arrive with gifts09:47 - “What Christmas is all about”10:26 - Proud dad energy & jumper appreciation12:44 - Darts of Destiny returnsFollow 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_StarkInstagram - 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 for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris are joined by a former teammate - with spells at Arsenal, Liverpool, Stoke and Portsmouth (as well as being a long-time friend of the pod!) winger Jermaine Pennant for one of the most honest and equally hilarious conversations the pod has ever had.Jermaine opens up about being labelled “wasted talent”, growing up with zero structure, and how a late ADHD diagnosis finally helped him understand the chaos, impulsive decisions and moments that defined his career. From becoming a £2m teenager at Arsenal to playing in a Champions League final with Liverpool, Pennant reflects on the highs, the lows, and the managers who either got the best out of him — or completely missed the mark.The lads also dig into dressing-room dynamics, the importance of man-management, why Steve Bruce got it right, why Rafa Benítez didn’t, and how football ultimately became Jermaine’s escape from childhood trauma. There are laugh-out-loud stories (including one unforgettable pair of Liverpool boots), emotional moments, and a powerful reminder that success isn’t always as simple as trophies and appearances.Plus, we’ve got darts chaos, Christmas plans, league twists and classic Crouchy tangents.As always — get involved in the comments. 🎯⚽Chumbawamba 00:00 – Welcome back & Sids’ birthday chaos02:45 – Four-day celebrations and golf madness05:12 – Christmas elves, parenting panic & festive pressure08:01 – Lingerie shopping: why men shouldn’t attempt it11:04 – Premier League predictions fallout13:18 – Sunderland sh*thousery & relegation worries15:42 – Christmas football, darts & festive fancy dress fears18:28 – Darts of Destiny explained20:41 – Jermaine Pennant joins the podcast22:06 – Life after football & media work24:38 – Pennant opens up on ADHD diagnosis27:12 – Understanding past mistakes through ADHD29:44 – Football as an escape from childhood trauma32:18 – Signing for Arsenal at 15 with zero structure35:01 – Unreal talent in the Arsenal youth setup38:22 – Why Pennant thrived when he was playing41:04 – Steve Bruce vs Rafa Benítez: man-management clash44:06 – Liverpool dressing room stories & boot chaos47:12 – Champions League final regrets50:01 – Turning down Everton to chase Liverpool dream53:18 – Birmingham relegation & waiting for the big move56:02 – Why first spells at clubs were always the best59:14 – What managers misunderstood about Pennant1:03:22 – Redefining success, legacy & self-acceptance1:07:48 – Jermaine Pennant wraps up & farewells1:09:30 – Darts of Destiny challenge begins1:11:52 – Chris’ pressure & final darts reactionsFollow 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_StarkInstagram - 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 for more information.

On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris dive head-first into the biggest football flashpoint of the weekend — Mohamed Salah’s explosive post-match comments.The lads break down exactly what he said, what he meant, and why this moment could signal a major turning point in his relationship with Liverpool. From dressing-room dynamics to how senior players should handle being benched.The boys also react to the World Cup 2026 group draw, sharing their early predictions, fears, and inevitable chaos ahead of the tournament. There’s also an emotional fan-gift reveal, nostalgic tales of Jose Enrique’s shoes, surprise cameos from a dubiously named road, and a proper Premier League roundup including Arsenal-Villa madness, Chelsea-Everton history, Palace-City patterns, and more.What do you make of Salah’s interview? And how are we feeling about England’s route to 2026?Also, please let us know what YOU’D like us to do for the World Cup down in the comments, or via our socials below!Chumbawamba 00:00 – Cold open & subscribe push 03:00 – Jingle Bell Ball stories & backstage chaos 06:00 – Fan gifts, Jose Enrique’s shoes talk returns 08:20 – First deep dive into Salah’s controversial interview 10:40 – Salah press-officer moment & grainy clip discussion 13:15 – Arsenal/Villa reaction + Crouchy in the crowd chaos 15:50 – Lando Norris shoutout & superstition around the pod 17:40 – Predictions scoreboard argument + maths accusations 19:30 – Chelsea vs Everton preview & stat shock of 1994 drought 22:45 – “Five” / CrouchFest music segment25:00 – Palace vs Man City history & Townsend volley memories 27:10 – Haier sponsorship29:40 – World Cup draw production chaos & Donald Trump’s cameo 32:00 – Kickoff times controversy & USA trip ideas (road trip?) 35:00 – Tailgating, BBQ on tour & “rubbing your meat across America” 40:00 – England’s group, early confidence, and knockout path chat 45:00 – Which nations could surprise? Outsider picks debated 50:30 – Heat in North America & players suffering—historic Ireland stories return 55:00 – Substitutes in the dressing room due to heat?! 58:00 – Emotional listener email (Hayley) + Crouchy sorts darts tickets (feel-good ending)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_StarkInstagram - 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 for more information.

This week on That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads are joined by musician, Liverpool fan and long-time friend of the pod Miles Kane for an episode full of nostalgia, chaos and unbelievable storytelling. From the early days knocking about in Belsize Park to creating his brand-new album Sunlight in the Shadows with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, Miles lifts the lid on the madness, the music and the moments that shaped him.We get into FIFA soundtracks, Sky Sports montages and why football and music share the same obsessive mindset. Miles also tells the incredible story of how his childhood hero Roberto Baggio inspired one of his most emotional tracks — and how that song led him all the way to Baggio’s house in Italy for one of the most surreal lunches of his life.There’s backstage mayhem with Arctic Monkeys, broken ribs in five-a-side, fashion eras gone wrong, and a whole lot of love for the city of Liverpool. It’s a proper journey through the highs, the lessons and the moments that stay with you forever.Chumbawamba 00:00 – Blockbuster nostalgia & video shop memories04:00 – VHS rentals, Soho shops & Warhammer confusion06:00 – Crouchy’s weekend: Andy Carroll hat trick & The Greatest Showman08:11 – Tribute to Billy Bonds & West Ham memories09:37 – Predictions league: Sid pulls away11:49 – Palace V United reaction & Amorim tunnel reaction12:02 – Leeds v Liverpool preview (Paddy Power’s Big Weekend)14:33 – Are Liverpool turning a corner?18:24 – Bet builder decisions & odds boost20:26 – Brighton v Villa preview & the ‘horny draw’ debate22:31 – Sponsored segment (Haier) & discount code24:33 – Miles Kane arrives on the pod25:27 – Recording the new album in Nashville with Dan Auerbach31:06 – The Roberto Baggio song story begins34:01 – Miles meets Baggio in Italy37:10 – The aftermath: calling his mum & crying in the car41:05 – Arctic Monkeys Roundhouse story & mid-gig cameo44:13 – Why Miles quit five-a-side after breaking ribs & elbows54:00 – Gig crowds, global touring & life post-album release01:00:25 – The live musical performance & reaction from the lads 01:10:15 – Susie Dent breaks down the surname origin ‘Tancock’ 01:14:41 – Listener message: she becomes “Mrs Corner” & the lads lose itFollow 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_StarkInstagram - 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 for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris and Sids sit down with Joe Cole, former England international, Premier League winner and Champions League finalist, to dive into the untold stories behind his new book Luxury Player.The lads get stuck into Joe’s early rise as a teenage sensation, the madness of being splashed across the papers at 15, and how fame shaped him long before he stepped onto a Premier League pitch. Joe opens up about the pressure, the jealousy, the misconceptions, and how he found his way through it.The conversation also takes us inside Chelsea during the Mourinho revolution — the moment Joe realised everything had changed, what training was really like under Jose, and how that era set the foundations for years of dominance. There’s plenty of England nostalgia too: World Cups, quarter-finals, dressing room pranks, and the gut-punch reality of injuries cutting short international dreams.It’s honest, funny, nostalgic and full of elite-level insight — a proper football chat with one of the game’s most naturally gifted players. And yes, there’s tales wine-tasting chaos, mascot scandals, and insight into a black cab driver giving massages at Chelsea… Strap in.Chumbawamba 00:00 — Crouchy opens the pod01:15 — Crouchy, Carragher & Roy Keane at Football For Change03:45 — Roy Keane art gallery story05:00 — Richarlison goal & prediction chaos09:50 — Hole-in-one vs 147 debate15:30 — Arsenal vs Chelsea predictions20:50 — FA Cup memories & Haier ad read22:40 — Introducing Joe Cole23:30 — Nick Collins falling-off-ladder clip25:55 — Joe’s Sunday Brunch wine-tasting disaster32:10 — Reconstructing memories for the book33:50 — Being on the front page at 1535:15 — Teacher mocking Joe about money36:10 — Being a target at away grounds43:00 — Joe’s dad turning down Sir Alex’s mascot invite45:30 — West Ham principles & giving tickets away53:00 — Discussion about “Luxury Player” label01:03:50 — Desailly & the World Cup at Chelsea01:04:20 — Mourinho arrives & changes everything01:21:00 — England heartbreak & final reflectionsFollow 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_StarkInstagram - 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 for more information.