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On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris are joined by a veteran goalkeeper who has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina, playing for clubs such as Stoke City, Chelsea, and Everton… it’s Asmir Begović, and he’s here for a proper trip down memory lane. (Also - we’d like to apologise for the scaffolding racket outside during the filming of this episode… this should be the last week of building works) Asmir opens up about his incredible journey from being born in Bosnia during the conflict, fleeing the country with his family and eventually settling in Canada, to making it over to England as a teenager and beginning his professional football career at Portsmouth. Asmir looks back on his time at Pompey, including some brilliant stories from competing with David James, eventually breaking into the first team. He also reveals what it was like working under Tony Pulis at Stoke, the strict rules in that dressing room, the incredible team spirit they developed and how Crouchy’s arrival helped change the club. The lads also revisit Asmir’s famous long-range Premier League goal, which remains one of the most memorable goals ever scored by a goalkeeper, before getting into his move to Chelsea, his relationship with José Mourinho and what it was like competing with Thibaut Courtois. There’s plenty more along the way, from Asmir’s experiences of football in Canada and his journey through the English leagues to stories from some of the biggest dressing rooms and managers he encountered throughout his career. Chumbawamba - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 00:00 - Intro, meeting Lamine Yamal, and the lads' weekend 05:03 - Man City charges, potential punishment and the impact on football 10:29 - Could Man City face a points deduction? 15:30 - Asmir Begovic joins and looks back on playing with Crouchy 20:02 - Asmir's childhood, moving to Canada and starting again 25:39 - How Asmir's route to England began 30:09 - Macclesfield, Bournemouth and breaking through at Yeovil 35:13 - David James, the goalkeeper battle and Asmir's breakthrough 40:08 - Tony Pulis' rules at Stoke and taking passports 45:20 - Stoke's low block, stadium wind and the secret to their style 50:19 - Asmir's record-breaking Premier League goal 55:20 - Chelsea, Mourinho and the pressure inside the dressing room 01:00:37 - Mourinho's intense methods and Asmir's move to AC Milan 01:05:20 - Everton, Frank Lampard and surviving relegation battles 01:10:13 - Asmir's future, coaching ambitions and life after playing 01:12:40 - Asmir says goodbye and leaves the podcast 01:17:35 - Predictions: Croatia vs England and the international fixtures 01:19:39 - France vs Italy — the lads make their predictions 01:21:04 - Crouchy reads from A Court of Thorns and Roses 01:22:15 - The VERY unexpected fairy book reading 01:25:40 - The lads react to the reading and wrap up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Shoutout to @‌rodemic, now powering the audio for the pod! - https://brandstore.rode.com/crouchpod 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 for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris are reunited with a very special guest and original podcast legend, Tom Fordyce, for a proper trip down memory lane! Tom joins the boys to reflect on the good old days, the origins of the pod, and the incredible journey from the very first recording to where things are today. The lads dive straight into some classic tournament nostalgia, reminiscing about the madness, the atmosphere, and the unforgettable moments from the World Cup. Tom and Pete share behind-the-scenes stories, hilarious tour tales, and look back at the chaos that made those early days of the podcast so iconic. Of course, it wouldn't be a proper reunion without getting stuck into the legendary folklore of the show—including the story behind Chumbawamba, classic catchphrases, and the listener messages that shaped the community. There are plenty of laughs, classic anecdotes, and top-tier banter as the lads catch up on everything they’ve missed. As always, the boys also get into the latest football talking points, dressing room antics, and the usual listener emails and dilemmas. Chumbawamba - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 00:00 - Welcome to Episode 425 & Tom Fordyce is back! 03:15 - The iconic original trio reunion 07:40 - Looking back at the very first recordings of the pod 12:10 - Early pod chaos and how it all started 16:45 - World Cup memories & tournament nostalgia 21:30 - Behind the scenes: Pete and Tom’s favourite tournament antics 26:15 - The true story and legacy of Chumbawamba 31:50 - Unpacking the pod’s best running jokes & catchphrases 37:25 - How the pod has evolved: Pete, Sids, Chris & Tom catch up 43:10 - Football chat: Dressing room tales & current talking points 49:05 - The greatest listener messages & emails from over the years 55:40 - Classic listener dilemmas: What would Crouchy do? 01:02:15 - Favourite moments, biggest laughs & listener shoutouts 01:08:30 - Looking ahead & final reflections on the good old days 01:12:00 - Tom says goodbye & wrapping up Ep 425 Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Shoutout to @‌rodemic, now powering the audio for the pod! - https://brandstore.rode.com/crouchpod 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 for more information.

On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris are joined by comedian Tom Davis for a proper chat about football, comedy, West Ham and his new show, The Reluctant Vampire. Tom talks about his journey from working on building sites to becoming a successful comedian, actor and writer, including the moment Mickey Flanagan convinced him to give stand-up a go and what it was really like getting on stage for the first time at 32.  The lads also get stuck into Tom’s brilliant Murder in Successville, hearing about the chaos of improvising with celebrities and footballers, as well as the very different realities of being funny on a podcast and actually standing in front of a room full of people waiting for you to make them laugh. Football is never far away, with Tom opening up about his love for West Ham, his memories of Upton Park and why he feels the club has lost some of its identity. We chat about the changing relationship between clubs and supporters, the impact of social media, working-class fans, Declan Rice, Mark Noble and Jarrod Bowen, and whether West Ham can bounce straight back to the Premier League. And finally, it’s time for Chris Stark’s Paddy Power forfeit. After losing the podcast’s score prediction league, Chris has to perform stand-up for the first time ever — at a proper comedy club, in front of hundreds of people, with Andrew Mensch and the lads helping him prepare. There are nerves, emergency jokes, an outrageous ring walk, a very personal check-up story… As the Crouchy puts it: “that takes some bollocks or a bollock.” Chumbawamba - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  00:00 - The lads tease Chris Stark’s upcoming forfeit 05:00 - Everton’s £25,000 “Legends VIP” experience 08:30 - Who should the podcast send to Everton? 10:57 - Tom Davis joins the podcast 11:01 - Tom Davis, Chris Stark and the great barbecue war 14:25 - Tom’s stand-up tour and his new love of golf 16:21 - The madness of Murder in Successville 18:21 - Tom’s funniest celebrity moments from the show 20:11 - How Mickey Flanagan inspired Tom to do stand-up 21:00 - Tom’s first Peter Crouch joke 22:18 - Why being funny on a podcast doesn’t make you a stand-up 28:26 - Tom’s brutal introduction to life on the building sites 29:20 - Tom’s prank calls and being “useless” at scaffolding 30:21 - How Tom became obsessed with West Ham 32:06 - Why West Ham have lost their identity 34:17 - “Working-class people have been strangled out” of football 36:06 - Social media and football fans demanding answers 38:12 - Can West Ham romp the Championship? 40:15 - What makes a genuinely great football squad 41:10 - Tom’s favourite West Ham era and Upton Park memories 42:10 - Declan Rice, Mark Noble and West Ham’s talismanic players 44:05 - Why Jarrod Bowen staying could make him a West Ham legend 47:05 - Tom on West Ham’s uncertain future 48:18 - Tom’s thoughts on Thomas Tuchel and Gareth Southgate 50:32 - Why Southgate changed England’s relationship with the fans 01:00:45 - Tom’s bizarre FIFA obsession led him to coaching 01:02:17 - When Tom’s wife caught him getting FIFA lessons 01:03:58 - Tom falls back into his gaming addiction 01:04:27 - Tom says goodbye 01:05:24 - The lads reveal how Chris’ forfeit went 01:08:00 - The coffee name game and football prediction chat 01:13:57 - The lads make their latest score predictions 01:15:05 - Chris’s forfeit mini-doc begins - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Join our Patreon Community - https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Shoutout to @‌rodemic, now powering the audio for the pod! - https://brandstore.rode.com/crouchpod 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 for more information.

On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris are back with another chaotic round-up of football, forfeits, predictions and some genuinely bizarre stories from the weekend. The lads kick things off by finally revealing more about Chris’ comedy club forfeit, including the nerves before he took to the stage and the incredible reaction from an unsuspecting fan who realised exactly why Chris was there. The conversation then takes an unexpected turn as the boys discuss the strange habit of giving fake names when ordering coffee — with one particular Brazilian footballer-themed idea quickly becoming a potential global game. We also get into the weekend’s football, including Arsenal’s impressive win over Chelsea and whether they could really run away with the Premier League. The lads debate Arsenal’s mentality, their defensive strength and the impact of their new signings, before discussing the controversial incident involving Morgan Rogers and Declan Rice. Elsewhere, Jamie Vardy’s move to Burnley gets a mention, the boys react to Alex Gilbert’s brilliant Inbetweeners-inspired announcement video, and there’s plenty of love for Hull Marina — perhaps the next great summer destination?! The boys also debate whether Spurs can finally turn things around, before reading some brilliant Why The Football Not? submissions, including one fan who watched his team win promotion from a tree and another who travelled from Dublin to Liverpool on a free ticket with no money, hotel or plan. And then things take a very unexpected turn when Pete’s podiatrist arrives mid-recording to deal with his troublesome footballer’s toenails. The lads investigate Pete’s bizarre feet, discuss whether they’re a footballer thing, and somehow turn the whole situation into one of the strangest moments of the episode. Another week, another set of disasters. Enjoy! Chumbawamba - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  00:00 - The boys are back and tease Chris’ comedy club forfeit 02:00 - The unbelievable “pizza box” incident on the walk to the comedy club 05:24 - The lads reveal their favourite fake coffee names 11:00 - Bottomless curry brunches: the new happy hour? 14:38 - Rice vs Rogers gets seriously spicy 16:14 - Could Arsenal romp the Premier League by 15 points? 19:01 - Footballers walking home and trying to stay anonymous 20:03 - Jamie Vardy’s Burnley return and a brilliant football announcement video 21:34 - Hull are flying — but what is going on with that kit? 22:53 - Is Hull Marina secretly the next great summer destination? 24:34 - Aston Villa’s struggles and the great Brighton vs Hove debate 26:21 - “Let’s give Hove some love” 29:46 - Can Spurs finally turn their season around? 31:33 - Why The Football Not? — watching a promotion-winning game from a tree 34:15 - A free Liverpool ticket leads to a 60-hour adventure 35:36 - Pete’s podiatrist arrives mid-recording 37:23 - The truth behind Peter Crouch’s troublesome footballer toes 39:35 - The score prediction league heats up 40:25 - Could one of the lads really be forced to dress as a dog at Crufts? 42:18 - The £50 Barry bet gets settled 43:20 - Manchester United vs Manchester City predictions 45:02 - Our latest audio disaster 47:15 - The lads make their Manchester derby predictions 49:19 - Liverpool vs Fulham predictions 50:44 - Coventry vs Brighton predictions 52:48 - The return of the themed footballer XI’s 54:03 - Signing off - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  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 for more information.

On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris are joined by England, Nottingham Forest and Manchester City legend Stuart Pearce — aka Psycho — for a proper trip down memory lane. Stuart opens up about his remarkable journey from playing non-league football and working as an electrician to becoming a professional footballer, England international and one of the most recognisable defenders of his generation. He tells the story of how a chance encounter with Brian Clough eventually led to his move to Nottingham Forest, and how the famous “Psycho” nickname came about. The lads also get into Stuart’s England career, including the highs and lows of Italia ’90 and Euro ’96, his infamous penalty miss against Germany, and the emotional redemption of scoring from the spot against Spain six years later. Stuart explains why the experience of missing that penalty stayed with him — and how it ultimately changed the way he approached pressure, failure and success. Away from football, there are some brilliant Stuart Pearce stories too, from his love of punk music and a particularly surreal night at a gig in Moscow, to travelling to North Korea and his obsession with seeing as much of the world as possible. And, of course, there’s plenty of classic Crouch Podcast chat along the way — including hedge diving, football stickers, Stuart’s legendary toughness and some seriously good dressing-room and Cloughy stories. A fascinating conversation with one of English football’s great characters. Chumbawamba - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  0:00 – Pete, Sids & Chris are back – plus a huge guest 03:30 – Sids with Carlo and Tuchel?! 05:30 – Shaniqua’s Box returns with a very unusual giveaway 07:43 – Stuart Pearce joins the podcast 12:00 – Stuart’s wild Russia trip & Rise Against gig 16:00 – North Korea, travelling the world & hedge diving 20:00 – From electrician to professional footballer 24:00 – Taking a pay cut to play in the top division 28:00 – The Crazy Gang wanted Stuart Pearce 32:00 – Brian Clough discovers “Psycho” 36:00 – Pearce’s tackling, referees & Nobby Solano 40:00 – Stuart Pearce’s England debut & representing his country 44:00 – Italia 90, Euro 96 & England’s feel-good factor 48:00 – The penalty miss that haunted Stuart Pearce 52:00 – Redemption against Spain & fighting for England 56:00 – Life after playing & the lessons of failure 1:02:00 – Pearce’s penalty research & changing England’s shootouts 1:08:00 – The transfer that could have changed everything 1:14:00 – David James up front?! Stuart’s outrageous Man City story 1:18:45 – Stuart Pearce leaves the podcast 1:20:02 – Paddy Power Predictions 1:26:00 – Arsenal v Chelsea 1:32:00 – More predictions & the league standings 1:38:23 – Final thoughts on Stuart Pearce 1:39:20 – Zante goalkeeper, Crufts & the next podcast forfeit? 1:42:30 – Closing remarks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  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 for more information.

On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris are back talking all things GW1 as the Premier League gets properly underway. Pete kicks things off by summarising his attendance at the Spurs v Brentford game, before the lads get sidetracked by the now-infamous Zante goalkeeper — who has apparently heard about the podcast and has sent a rather aggressive message Pete’s way! Naturally, the boys decide there’s only one thing to do… head to Zante and take him on themselves. The lads then get into the opening weekend of the Premier League, including the strange situation around Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa, with Sids sharing his own experience of knowing he was leaving Reading for Chelsea but continuing to play and train as normal. The conversation turns to whether players should ever take themselves out of the firing line when a transfer is on the cards, and how much physicality, hunger and desire now matter in the Premier League. Chris then tackles his own disastrous comedy attempts ahead of his forfeit, some questionable listener jokes, and the increasingly surreal experience of being recognised in public — including a very awkward airport encounter. Elsewhere, the lads debate who has the strangest pre-match traditions, discuss Peter’s latest Paddy Power advert, and wonder which piece of football memorabilia could possibly beat Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball. Chumbawamba - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  00:00 - Sids joins remotely 03:20 - The lads debate the ultimate holiday beach: sand or stone 06:01 - The infamous Zante goalkeeper is back — and she’s heard the podcast 08:05 - The Zante goalkeeper sends Crouch an aggressive message 09:29 - The lads make a plan to take on the Zante goalkeeper 11:02 - Premier League opening weekend and the Hull City fans “mauling” debate 14:17 - Fans are asking referees for their yellow cards 16:01 - Wolves, the Liquidator and the debate over swearing at football 21:15 - The Ollie Watkins situation at Aston Villa gets serious 22:20 - Crouch reveals what he did when Liverpool wanted him at Southampton 24:18 - Should a player take themselves out of the firing line before a transfer? 25:09 - Sids reveals how he handled his move to Chelsea 28:40 - Was Crouchy “f***ing dog shit” on opening days? 30:17 - Reading’s incredible comeback after going 2-0 down on their Premier League debut 32:06 - Crouchy remembers getting destroyed by Chelsea on the opening day 35:09 - Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to a football legend 36:14 - Chris prepares for his stand-up comedy debut 38:14 - The lads attempt some truly questionable comedy 41:01 - “Regards to your families” and the weirdness of being recognised 42:40 - The most awkward fan encounter at the airport 45:03 - Why the listeners’ Instagram comments actually mean a lot 47:13 - Who decides which football gets used in a friendly? 49:58 - Maradona’s Hand of God ball sells for £2.5m 52:13 - Is there any piece of football memorabilia more valuable? 53:38 - Crouchy stars in the new Paddy Power advert 57:04 - Starky’s “candle of hope” England tradition 59:16 - Football League predictions and the lads’ early-season scores 1:00:00 - Aston Villa v Arsenal predictions 1:00:47 - Chris considers outsourcing his predictions to the Zante goalkeeper 1:02:23 - The Crouch Pod Bet Builder 1:05:01 - Spurs v Newcastle predictions and Tottenham’s worrying start 1:06:09 - Can Spurs actually turn things around? 1:07:21 - Final predictions, fishing plans and one last bit of chaos - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  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 for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris express their absolute dismay towards the Community Shield’s double booking, and ask whether Manchester City’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal is anything to worry about for Pep’s replacement Enzo Maresca. The Gunners’ strong start has the lads wondering if they could run away with a consecutive Premier League title, and we also get into the Championship - with Millwall backed to make a serious push for the playoffs and plenty of love for the players expected to light up the season. Sids signs off from the Maldives before the lads are joined by singer-songwriter Ben Cipolla, whose football-inspired songs have taken social media by storm. Ben explains how a joke about Brighton’s Deniz Undav turned into a growing catalogue of football songs, before revealing how his Djed Spence song exploded after an appearance on 606. He also talks about becoming a full-time musician, his ambitions to take the football songs even further, and Chris reveals his dream of Ben reaching the Christmas Number One spot. And if that wasn’t enough, Ben brings along some homemade dips from his mate Paddy (in classic random pod fashion), performs his brilliant football songs live in the studio, and then unveils an EXCLUSIVE new song written especially for the podcast – ‘Back Stronger’. Chumbawamba - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  00:00 - Sids joins from the Maldives after a day of coaching 02:22 - The lads discuss the recent eclipse and whether they looked at the sun 04:50 - The conversation moves towards the weekend’s football 07:17 - Manchester City’s Community Shield defeat and whether Maresca should worry 09:57 - The lads discuss the Community Shield and its importance 12:15 - Have we completely neglected the Community Shield? 14:44 - Jack Grealish gets a big positive mention after returning to action 17:11 - Could Arsenal run away with the Premier League title? 19:58 - Championship talk begins and the lads assess the early season 20:18 - Watford impresses massively and gets the lads talking 21:50 - Millwall backed for a Championship playoff push 22:31 - The Jack Rudoni name mix-up is addressed 25:29 - The lads get family involved in the Arsenal vs Coventry prediction 26:33 - More predictions: Brentford vs Spurs and Newcastle vs Liverpool 27:54 - Ben Cipolla joins the podcast 29:10 - How Ben’s football songs started with Deniz Undav 30:20 - From TikTok chants to full football songs 30:37 - That Djed Spence song 31:50 - Ben explains the 606 appearance that changed everything 32:56 - How going viral changed Ben’s life 33:30 - Ben’s career as a full-time singer-songwriter 34:11 - Could football songs take Ben all the way to the charts? 35:49 - Is Djed Spence actually aware of the song? 36:23 - Ben arrives with homemade dips from his mate Paddy 37:29 - The lads put Paddy’s dips to the ultimate test 39:16 - Ben performs the viral Djed Spence song LIVE 40:45 - Ben performs a Dan Burn inspired song 42:18 - “Nothing But An Arm Break” gets it’s live debut 43:38 - Ben reveals he has written a song about Crouchy and the pod 44:10 - The EXCLUSIVE first play of “Back Stronger” 46:18 - The lads react to one of the best songs they’ve heard 48:01 - The lads discuss Ben’s future and a potential Crouch Fest rumour… 48:24 - The episode wraps up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Check out Ben’s stuff! https://linktr.ee/BenCipolla  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 for more information.

On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris are back in person and getting stuck into one of the best parts of pre-season… making wildly confident predictions that will definitely come back to haunt them by May. The lads run through their 26/27 season predictions, including who they think will lift the Premier League trophy, who makes the top four, who takes the Golden Boot, Golden Glove, which big-money signing could flop, and which players are set for a breakout season. There are some big calls too, with Arsenal backed by some of the lads, Manchester United tipped as genuine title challengers, and Liverpool surprisingly left out of one predicted top four. We also get into the summer transfer madness, including Morgan Rogers’ huge £117m move to Chelsea, Elliot Anderson’s £116m switch, West Ham’s retention of Jarrod Bowen and Spurs bringing in Sandro Tonali. The lads debate whether £100m has effectively become the new normal in football, and why the modern game seems to be producing fewer kids who actually want to grow up and be strikers. Elsewhere, we discuss West Ham’s decision to permanently ban half-and-half scarves, discover a bizarre half-and-half calf tattoo, and hear about the legendary Zante goalkeeper who lets holidaymakers take penalties against him for a euro. Oh, and there’s a Peter Crouch tune. Obviously. Chumbawamba - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  00:00 - The lads are back in pre-season mode 02:30 - The new microphones 04:05 - Harry Sidwell scores for Eastleigh 05:03 - The new Community Shield ball is revealed 06:42 - Pete relives scoring the Community Shield winner for Liverpool 08:19 - Sid's Portugal football camp with Rio Ferdinand and Jordan Henderson 09:26 - An eight-year-old asks Henderson how to improve Chelsea 11:53 - Chris prepares for his terrifying five-minute stand-up comedy debut 13:59 - West Ham officially BAN half-and-half scarves 15:41 - The lads debate whether half-and-half scarves deserve to exist 16:50 - The bizarre half-and-half calf tattoo is discovered 18:25 - The legendary Zante goalkeeper 20:17 - Morgan Rogers' huge £117m move to Chelsea 22:11 - Why Chelsea's experienced players could transform the dressing room 24:11 - Elliot Anderson's £116m move and the madness of modern transfer fees 25:58 - Is £100m now the new normal in football? 27:03 - Why nobody at Sids’ football camp wanted to be a striker 30:21 - The lads finally begin their 26/27 season predictions 30:56 - Arsenal emerge as an early favourite to win the Premier League 32:16 - Man United genuine title challengers? 33:32 - The predicted Premier League top four is revealed 34:17 - Why Liverpool aren't expected to win the title 35:35 - A shock top-four prediction leaves Liverpool out 35:59 - Haaland gets the Golden Boot prediction 36:42 - Which big-money signing could flop? 37:19 - The breakout star predictions 38:02 - Rashford and Rudoni 39:14 - Max Dowman breakthrough 40:02 - A ridiculous 10-goal thriller is predicted 40:53 - New football rules and a potential VAR backlash 42:36 - Bournemouth fall from grace? 43:47 - Southampton vs West Ham: who wins the Championship? 45:12 - Why Jarrod Bowen staying at West Ham is so significant 46:23 - The “fat backs” segment gets underway 48:14 - A fantasy forfeit: bodybuilding challenge? 49:10 - The Morgan Rogers song 50:13 - The lads react to musical tributes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  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 for more information.

On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids return for a pre-season catch-up as they look ahead to another year of football, guests, and complete podcast chaos. Fresh from a summer break, the lads swap stories from their latest adventures, including Pete's new obsession with barbecuing, why outdoor kitchens are harder to use than they look, and the ambitious plans for a 24-hour charity livestream that could become one of the biggest things TPCP has ever attempted. With the new football season just around the corner, the boys turn the episode over to you, reading through hundreds of listener suggestions for how the podcast could evolve. From crossover episodes and live tours to new weekly games, Sunday League commentary, bowling competitions and even a wives takeover, no idea is too ridiculous to escape discussion. Along the way they somehow find themselves defending the reputation of every bloke called Carl, pitching LeBron James as a regular feature, and putting Barack Obama on the ever-growing guest wishlist. The lads also reflect on just how far the podcast has come over the past decade, from recording in pubs to interviewing Oscar winners, future kings and football's biggest names, while looking ahead to another season packed with huge guests, Premier League chat, and plenty of the nonsense you've come to expect. As always, let us know your favourite ideas in the comments below and tell us which new feature you'd love to hear on TPCP this season. Chumbawamba 00:00 - Intro & Sids checks in remotely 01:18 - Tapas tales from Spain 04:23 - Pete's Michelin BBQ masterclass 07:28 - The 24-hour BBQ livestream idea 10:34 - Your ideas for the new season 14:03 - Should Friday predictions return? 16:59 - Would a wives takeover work? 19:34 - Pete's new gardening obsession 22:49 - Sunday League commentary idea 24:23 - Footballers ten-pin bowling? 28:29 - The campaign to redeem Karls 31:24 - Live tour plans for the podcast 33:49 - New listener games for TPCP 35:06 - LeBron's mystery stadium game 36:35 - Dream guests for the new season 38:14 - Looking back on 10 years of TPCP 39:51 - Who could be next on the pod? 40:13 - Barack Obama gets a mention 40:32 - Premier League season preview 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 for more information.

On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris are finally reconnect after an incredible summer, catching up on everything from Pete's Club World Cup adventure in America to the excitement of another Premier League season just around the corner. Pete reflects on receiving his long-awaited England cap from Harry Kane, what it was like travelling across the United States, meeting LeBron James, and reveals his plans to take his family to watch Liverpool face Wrexham at the Yankee’s Stadium before heading home. With pre-season now underway across football, the lads dive into what really happens when players report back for day one. From dreaded body fat tests and bleep tests to Tony Pulis' infamous training camps, army boot camps, endless bike rides and the stories every footballer has from surviving the toughest week of the year, they reveal why pre-season is both feared and respected inside the game. Chris also finds out that his long-awaited Paddy Power comedy forfeit is finally happening, while the boys discuss future podcast challenges, listener ideas for the new season, and somehow end up debating whether your back can actually be fit. As always, expect plenty of football stories, ridiculous tangents and laughs as the countdown to the new season officially begins. Chumbawamba - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  00:00 - Chris returns as the boys reunite after the summer 02:10 - Looking back on the Club World Cup adventure 03:31 - Pete's surreal experience working around England 04:34 - Receiving his England cap from Harry Kane 06:03 - The emotions of it all 08:04 - The awkward reunion with an old childhood friend 10:31 - Crouchy gets evicted from the yoga room mid-podcast 12:08 - Recording from America and life on the road 14:03 - Liverpool vs Wrexham at Yankee Stadium 15:31 - Meeting LeBron James in Los Angeles? 16:50 - New season housekeeping begins 17:12 - Chris Stark's comedy forfeit is finally happening 19:00 - Blossoms invite the podcast back on stage 20:44 - Could Sids replace De Bruyne’s famous passes? 22:42 - The art of the perfect daisy-cutter 23:52 - First day of pre-season nerves 25:08 - Putting Chris through a real football fitness test 26:14 - Fat tests, body fat and "back fitness" 28:09 - Would Chris survive Championship pre-season? 30:06 - Tony Pulis' brutal training camps explained 32:10 - Why pre-season leaves players completely broken 34:16 - The hardest training camps of Pete's career 35:52 - The player who cheated pre-season... with a taxi 38:08 - Bleep tests and why footballers never go full effort 40:05 - The endless medical tests before every season 41:05 - Big plans and listener ideas for the new season 42:45 - Rating listeners' backs and wrapping up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  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 for more information.

On this episode Pete, Sids and Tom bring the curtain down on an unforgettable six-week journey across the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recording their final tournament episode from a New York City pub after witnessing Spain crowned world champions. The trio react to Spain's 1-0 World Cup Final victory over Argentina, discussing why Spain were deserved winners after conceding just one goal throughout the entire tournament. They break down Argentina's defensive approach, the controversial scenes that overshadowed the final, Lionel Messi's quiet performance, and debate whether England missed a huge opportunity after their dramatic semi-final exit. Looking back on an incredible summer across the USA, Mexico and Canada, they revisit the biggest moments of the tournament—from exclusive behind-the-scenes access inside the England camp and Peter Crouch receiving his England Legacy Cap from Harry Kane, to visiting the iconic Estadio Azteca, meeting LeBron James, travelling across North America, and recording the podcast from unforgettable locations. The episode also reflects on England's World Cup campaign, Jude Bellingham's emergence as one of the world's elite footballers, the standout players of the tournament, favourite matches, funniest stories from the road, and why this has been one of the most memorable experiences the team has ever shared. To finish, the Paddy Power Predictions League reaches its dramatic conclusion as the final standings are revealed, crowning this year's champion and confirming who must face the dreaded forfeit. A fitting end to an incredible World Cup adventure filled with football, friendship, unforgettable memories and plenty of laughs. 00:00 – Live from a New York pub after the World Cup Final 02:06 – Spain crowned World Cup champions 08:01 – Reflecting on six unforgettable weeks 09:34 – Why Spain deserved the title 11:46 – Did England miss their chance? 21:03 – Tom Fordyce joins from Canada 26:22 – Favourite World Cup memories 32:35 – Players of the tournament 36:07 – Paddy Power Predictions League finale 42:37 – Signing off from an unforgettable World Cup For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Steve Sidwell: Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell14 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 For more Tom Fordyce: Twitter - https://twitter.com/tomfordyce #PeterCrouch #WorldCup2026 #Football #England #Spain #Argentina #LionelMessi #JudeBellingham #HarryKane #LeBronJames #NewYork #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Sids record from New York following England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, reflecting on an emotional night that saw Thomas Tuchel's side come agonisingly close to reaching a World Cup final. The lads discuss the incredible atmosphere surrounding the tournament, the unique experience of covering football across America, and why this World Cup has delivered some of the most memorable stadiums and fan experiences they've ever witnessed. The boys break down exactly where England's semi-final slipped away, debating whether sitting too deep ultimately cost them, the tactical decisions made in the closing stages, and whether the substitutions should have been more attacking. They discuss Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's performances, Declan Rice's importance to the side, the emergence of Jed Spence and Dan Burn, and whether this England squad should ultimately be remembered as a success despite the painful exit. Former England defender Gary Neville then joins the pod for an honest and emotional reaction to England's defeat. Gary explains what it feels like to be knocked out of a major tournament, why players carry those moments for the rest of their lives, and analyses Thomas Tuchel's biggest decisions. He also discusses England's defensive approach, whether the criticism of Tuchel is justified, the positives to take from the tournament, and why this World Cup has been one of the best football spectacles in recent memory. There's also another ridiculous challenge as the boys swap footballs for darts with Morgan Rogers. Meanwhile Chris Stark dials in a special interview with the Blossoms as they discuss their new music and thoughts on the world cup so far. Wrapping up with the latest Paddy Power Predictions League ahead of the World Cup Final, Tom's predictions from afar, and plenty of classic TPCP chaos—including power cuts, questionable New York backdrops and the usual nonsense. As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think will lift the World Cup. 00:00 - New York catch-up & World Cup reflections 03:07 - The best stadiums of the tournament 05:04 - England's semi-final heartbreak 07:39 - Gary Neville joins the pod 09:24 - Where England lost the game 13:53 - Tuchel's substitutions analysed 20:00 - The positives from England's tournament 22:51 - Life after football & Gary Neville 37:12 - Darts challenge with Morgan Rogers 41:09 - Chris Stark & Blossoms! 01:06:52 - World Cup Final Paddy Power predictions 01:10:13 - Final thoughts from New York 01:11:13 - End For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Tom Fordyce: Twitter - https://twitter.com/tomfordyce For more Steve Sidwell: Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell14 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Tom are given unprecedented access inside England's World Cup training camp as they go behind the scenes with Thomas Tuchel's squad ahead of a huge quarter-final against Norway. After England's unforgettable victory over Mexico, the lads witness first-hand the togetherness that's driving this squad, with Peter receiving an emotional England Legacy Cap presented by Harry Kane in front of the entire team. Pete also chats with Harry Kane to relive the incredible night at the Azteca, discussing the celebrations, the emotional Wonderwall moments with England fans, the challenges of tournament life, and why this squad feels different to any England team before it. The captain opens up about the adrenaline of knockout football, family life during the World Cup and what it really feels like to carry the hopes of a nation. The boys are then joined by Dan Burn and Morgan Rogers, who reveal what life is really like inside England's camp. They discuss the unforgettable atmosphere inside the Azteca, what it's like waiting for your chance in tournament football, the incredible togetherness within the squad, and why every player—whether they start or come off the bench—has such an important role to play. The pair also lift the lid on life away from the pitch, from games of Traitors, golf and basketball to the debates and laughs that have helped make England's training base feel like a home away from home. There's plenty of classic TPCP nonsense too, as the production team set Pete, Sids and Tom a brutal all-you-can-eat sandwich buffet challenge, before another Paddy Power Predictions League update, plenty of laughs from inside England HQ, and an emotional farewell (for now) to Tom as he heads back to the UK after an unforgettable month on the road with the boys. As always, let us know your predictions in the comments below... Can England book their place in the World Cup Final? 00:00 - Inside England's World Cup training camp 01:15 - Peter Crouch receives his England Legacy Cap 03:58 - Behind the scenes at England training 06:05 - Why this England squad feels different 08:06 - Harry Kane interview begins 09:08 - Kane on England's Mexico victory 10:39 - Tournament life inside England camp 11:55 - Wonderwall celebrations with the fans 13:46 - Dan Burn & Morgan Rogers join the pod 14:29 - The magic of playing at the Azteca 16:18 - Why England's squad mentality is so strong 17:18 - Reliving the Mexico victory 20:06 - Life inside England's World Cup base 21:08 - Traitors, golf and team bonding 26:16 - The all-you-can-eat sandwich challenge 33:41 - Paddy Power Predictions League 39:55 - England's belief heading into the semi-final 40:41 - Tom's farewell from the World Cup For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Tom Fordyce: Twitter - https://twitter.com/tomfordyce 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 episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete joins the lads live from Mexico City after witnessing one of England's greatest ever World Cup victories, as Thomas Tuchel's side produce a heroic performance to beat hosts Mexico and book their place in the quarter-finals. Fresh from celebrating on the pitch with Harry Kane, Pete relives the incredible atmosphere inside the iconic Azteca Stadium, the emotional scenes after full-time, and explains how he nearly had his own "Salt Bae" moment during England's celebrations. The boys break down England's unforgettable victory, discussing Jude Bellingham's world-class performance, Harry Kane's relentless brilliance in front of goal, Jordan Pickford's commanding display and Anthony Gordon's game-changing impact. They debate whether this was England's greatest tournament performance in years, why this result could define their World Cup campaign, and look ahead to a huge quarter-final clash with Norway. Former England defender Jolyon Lescott then joins the pod for an in-depth conversation about life inside the England setup. Jolyon shares behind-the-scenes insight from coaching England's Under-21s, explains why Jude Bellingham is built for the biggest occasions, reveals the mentality that makes Harry Kane one of the world's best finishers, discusses Anthony Gordon's professionalism, Morgan Rogers' rise to the top, and gives his verdict on England's defensive options heading into the business end of the tournament. There's also the latest Bronco Challenge as the boys put themselves through one of rugby's toughest fitness tests, the latest Paddy Power Predictions League standings as the competition continues, plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from England's World Cup camp, and all the classic TPCP nonsense you've come to expect. As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know if England can go all the way. 00:00 - Pete's emotional night in Mexico City 03:58 - Inside the Azteca atmosphere 06:18 - England's greatest World Cup win? 10:18 - Bellingham and Kane deliver 14:12 - England's heroes step up 17:28 - Norway await 20:55 - Jolyon Lescott joins the pod 21:30 - Working inside England's setup 26:00 - Morgan Rogers' development 29:55 - Anthony Gordon's mentality 34:15 - Why Jude Bellingham is different 37:55 - Harry Kane's elite finishing 41:40 - What makes world-class players? 46:20 - England's defensive options 53:10 - The Bronco Challenge 01:01:20 - Paddy Power Predictions League For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Tom Fordyce: Twitter - https://twitter.com/tomfordyce 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 episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Tom look back on England's dramatic 2-1 World Cup knockout victory as Harry Kane once again delivers when his country needs him most. The lads break down England's nervy start, debate the controversial penalty decision, and ask whether Thomas Tuchel's side are growing into the tournament or simply finding ways to get the job done. Pete explains why Kane's match-winning finish is the product of years of relentless practice, the boys discuss Anthony Gordon's game-changing impact from the bench, and look ahead to a huge clash with Mexico, where altitude, atmosphere and England's defensive vulnerabilities could all play a major role. There's also another World Cup quiz from Tom, the latest Paddy Power predictions league standings, a debate over whether David Beckham drinking red wine at a football match is the ultimate "Game's Gone" moment, and a listener's brilliant football-themed wedding XI that has the lads in stitches. Plus, Pete relives an exhausting trip to the batting cages in Los Angeles, the boys discuss whether England are becoming tournament specialists, and there's plenty of classic TPCP nonsense along the way. As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know if England can go all the way. 00:00 - Batting cage injuries in Los Angeles 02:53 - Watching England's victory in LA 05:53 - England's slow start analysed 07:58 - Was Harry Kane denied a penalty? 09:44 - Breaking down Kane's stunning winner 12:06 - Why Kane is football's best finisher 16:01 - Are England just getting the job done? 17:41 - Anthony Gordon changes the game 20:11 - Looking ahead to Mexico 21:41 - What England must improve 24:51 - Preparing for knockout football 27:41 - Tom's World Cup quiz 32:34 - Paddy Power predictions update 37:39 - David Beckham's red wine debate 42:59 - The football wedding XI 55:51 - End For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Tom Fordyce: Twitter - https://twitter.com/tomfordyce 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.