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  1. We Debate The Greatest RETRO Football Kits Of All Time - “ I Remember CRYING Over That Shirt..."

    6D AGO

    We Debate The Greatest RETRO Football Kits Of All Time - “ I Remember CRYING Over That Shirt..."

    On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris dive headfirst into one of football’s most nostalgic — and surprisingly controversial — topics: kits. From childhood shirt disasters and knock-off classics to the shirts that made entire generations fall in love with the game, the lads break down what makes a kit truly iconic. Crouchy shares first-hand memories of his earliest football strips (including one that didn’t survive warm-ups), while the boys debate whether people genuinely look better in football shirts, which kits should never make a comeback, and where wearing a jersey in public officially becomes unacceptable behaviour. There’s also chat about vintage gold, England shirts in everyday life, the unspoken rules footballers live by, and a reminder that some fashion trends really were best left in the past. Plus, a detour into Mila Kunis, Watford shirts, and why manifesting football dreams might actually work… Let us know in the comments: What’s the greatest football kit of all time — and would you wear it on a night out? 00:00 – Subscribe plea and opening chaos 01:10 – Birthday chat and unexpected messages 03:05 – “HBD” texts and why the game’s gone 04:00 – Another Watford manager sacked 05:00 – Could the podcast actually manage Watford? 06:30 – Training with Macclesfield and FA Cup buzz 07:55 – Sponsoring walk-out jackets on live TV 09:10 – The Mila Kunis interview resurfaces 10:40 – Giving Ashton Kutcher a Watford shirt 12:50 – Are people hotter in football kits? 16:00 – First ever football kits (and ruining them) 18:45 – Knock-off shirts and iron-on badges 21:30 – Being “given” better kits as a kid 24:00 – Arsenal schoolboy days and iconic kits 26:10 – Chelsea kits everyone wanted 28:30 – The worst kits of the 90s 31:00 – Wearing football shirts on a night out 33:20 – Vintage kits as fashion statements 35:45 – Iconic England kits and forgotten classics 38:10 – Can footballers wear kits casually? 41:00 – Penalty heartbreak memories and iconic shirts 44:10 – Legendary teams making kits iconic 47:00 – Should England ever have a shirt sponsor? 50:00 – Injury-time chaos and modern football debates 53:30 – Extra time, late goals and “Fergie time” 56:30 – Weekend results and prediction league drama 59:30 – Messages and closing banter This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at theaa.com/crouch T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best 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 for more information.

    1h 12m
  2. Marcus Mumford on Scoring Past Mourinho, Noel Gallagher’s BRUTAL Advice & Mid-Gig Side Quests

    JAN 28

    Marcus Mumford on Scoring Past Mourinho, Noel Gallagher’s BRUTAL Advice & Mid-Gig Side Quests

    On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris are joined by the one and only Marcus Mumford for a wide-ranging, hilarious, and surprisingly football-obsessed chat. From charity matches and penalty shootouts with José Mourinho, to growing up as a die-hard AFC Wimbledon fan, Marcus opens up on how deeply football is woven into his life and music. The lads dive into unforgettable stories from the Grenfell charity match, playing alongside Premier League legends, and why grassroots football still hits harder than the modern game. Marcus also lifts the lid on life at the very top of music — from Glastonbury and Hyde Park to playing at the White House, meeting Barack Obama, and getting a no-nonsense songwriting pep talk from Noel Gallagher. There’s chaos too, as Crouchy’s Spanish guitar challenge gathers pace, gigs are planned (and refused) around England kick-offs, and Marcus explains why hearing his music on Match of the Day was a bigger moment than almost anything else. Music, football, side quests, and a proper debate about whether the game really has gone — this one has it all. 00:00 – Subscribe song, intro & opening chaos 02:15 – Sid’s holiday, previous guests & missing episodes 05:10 – Guitar chat, New Year resolutions & festival fantasies 08:40 – Kasabian, Finsbury Park & learning guitar late in life 11:55 – Marcus Mumford joins the podcast 14:30 – Grenfell charity match & scoring past José Mourinho 19:05 – Visiting Mourinho at home & the “pantomime villain” role 23:10 – Playing with football legends 27:55 – New album Prizefighter & why it’s his favourite record 32:40 – Hyde Park, Glastonbury & refusing to gig during England games 37:10 – AFC Wimbledon, grassroots football & fan ownership 41:45 – Football chants, Match of the Day & music in stadiums 46:20 – Noel Gallagher’s brutal songwriting advice 50:05 – Touring chaos, Mexico gigs & running into the sea mid-show 54:30 – “Games Gone”, VAR & what football has lost 57:10 – Chris serenades Marcus Mumford as a farewell 58:05 – Paddy Power segment 01:02:40 – Listener messages 01:08:20 – Final thoughts, teasers & episode wrap-up This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at theaa.com/crouch T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best 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 for more information.

    1h 12m
  3. Is This Ever Acceptable? Girlfriend’s Bedroom Antics EXPOSED!

    5D AGO

    Is This Ever Acceptable? Girlfriend’s Bedroom Antics EXPOSED!

    On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch Ask Us Anything, Abbey and Peter are back answering your weird and wonderful relationship dilemmas!  From bedroom boundaries to breath that clears the room, no topic is off-limits as the pair tackle your juiciest questions with their usual mix of honesty and humour.  Abbey reacts to a listener who’s left feeling rejected after discovering her partner’s solo antics upstairs, while Peter shares a very revealing story involving an early morning workout and some unfortunately placed studio cameras. There’s also chaos in the group chat after a hen-do planning fail, the unspoken gym beef that might be more than it seems, and a heartfelt message from a mum navigating her son’s painful hair loss journey. All this and much more only on this week’s Therapy Crouch, Ask Us Anything!  00:00 – Intro 05:10 – Parenting Hell 10:30 – Bad Breath 15:55 – Flying Solo 18:10 – 9-Year Itch 23:25 – Gym Crush 31:45 – The Sex Tape (Or lack of) 38:05 – Friendship Fallouts 40:25 – Outro LAST CHANCE: We’re looking for mates, family-members or couples who want a free TUI holiday worth up to £5000 and a chance to appear on the Therapy Crouch! All you need to do is submit some key info and a video explaining the holiday dilemma you’re stuck with on the link here - https://thetherapycrouch.myaudition.app/  T&C’s apply.  Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch  Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/  For more from Peter https://twitter.com/petercrouch For more from Abbey https://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancy Our clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg #TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  4. “If I’d gone to Istanbul, none of this happens!” - John Bishop on Liverpool story Hollywood loved

    JAN 21

    “If I’d gone to Istanbul, none of this happens!” - John Bishop on Liverpool story Hollywood loved

    On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Chris are holed up in a fancy hotel room ahead of a Hollywood-style chat with none other than John Bishop. From ball boy chaos at Watford to AFCON towel-gate madness, the lads kick things off with some classic football nonsense before diving into an incredible life story. John opens up about the sliding doors moment that changed everything - missing Istanbul, walking away from a secure job, and somehow ending up with a Hollywood film based on his life, directed by Bradley Cooper. We hear how stand-up comedy nearly went wrong in front of the England squad, what it takes to win over a hostile room, and why being relaxed might be the most powerful weapon of all. There’s Liverpool chat, Anfield directors’ box madness, iconic songs making their way into movies, and a reminder that football - just like life - can turn on one tiny moment. Plus, awkward hotel goodbyes, junket disasters, and proof that ball boys are officially on one. As always, let us know in the comments - what’s your biggest sliding doors moment? 00:00 - Hotel room chaos and setting the scene 02:10 - Crouchy’s “ultra-professional” car collection story 04:45 - Why golf is boring… until it isn’t 06:05 - Watford vs Millwall and the ball boy disaster 08:00 - AFCON final madness and towel-gate 10:30 - Introducing John Bishop 13:45 - How a film about John Bishop even happened 16:25 - Bradley Cooper gets involved 18:45 - How true the film is to John’s real life 20:05 - John Bishop vs the England dressing room 24:10 - The art of winning a hostile crowd 26:40 - Growing up a Liverpool fan 30:15 - Sitting in the Anfield directors’ box 33:30 - The Liverpool song moment in the film 40:05 - Istanbul, missed finals and sliding doors 46:20 - Could John Bishop do stand-up for England again? 49:10 - Awkward goodbyes and junket chaos 51:40 - Butterfly effects and career-defining moments This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at theaa.com/crouch T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best 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 for more information.

    1h 21m
  5. ‘He Had My WIFE As His Screensaver!!’ The Pitfalls of being a Sex Symbol

    FEB 3

    ‘He Had My WIFE As His Screensaver!!’ The Pitfalls of being a Sex Symbol

    On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, things go from hilarious to heartwarming as Abbey and Peter dive into a chaotic mix of birthday surprises, burnt chocolate cats, and alien conspiracies.  From a charity lunch that ended in shots and Scouse storytelling to Peter’s “notes app revelation” and Abbey’s laser-focused hen do planning, this episode is jam-packed with relatable rants, golden anecdotes, and off-the-cuff laughs. Pete reflects on the strange phenomenon of being married to a sex symbol (while being shabbered in public toilets), and Abbey shares her intense need to over-plan every detail of life—while Pete floats in football-induced chaos.  They also go deep on aliens, robot dogs, and conspiracy theories, questioning whether Jeff Bezos might be one of them.  Meanwhile, listeners write in with snoring scandals, regrettable screen-savers, and shocking first-time confessions. As always, it’s candid, chaotic, and comfortingly unfiltered. Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch  Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/  For more from Peter https://twitter.com/petercrouch For more from Abbey https://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancy Our clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg #TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  6. “They Didn’t Want It!” - Insight Into Macclesfield’s FA Cup Miracle & January Transfer Sagas

    JAN 14

    “They Didn’t Want It!” - Insight Into Macclesfield’s FA Cup Miracle & January Transfer Sagas

    On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris dive headfirst into the magic — and madness — of the FA Cup. Fresh off an unforgettable third round, the lads break down one of the greatest underdog stories you’ll ever hear, as non-league Macclesfield stun Crystal Palace and remind everyone why this competition still matters. Crouchy opens up about why these moments genuinely move him, sharing his love for the underdog and why football stories like this never lose their power. We hear firsthand from FA Cup hero Sam Heathcote — a PE teacher by day — as he joins the pod straight from the car en route to his next game, still buzzing from the biggest moment of his life. Elsewhere, the conversation turns darker as the lads unpack the brutal realities of the January transfer window. Sids delivers a painfully honest story about a training-ground moment that changed everything, revealing just how quickly confidence, careers, and clubs can turn… From muddy six-yard boxes to that infamous line — “we won’t stop you” — this episode has it all. FA Cup magic, transfer trauma, darts obsession, Spanish songs, and absolute chaos. This is football in all its glory. 00:00 - Welcome back, energy and settling in 03:42 - Crouchy’s holiday glow and chaotic catch-up 06:40 - Back in the studio and the pod’s evolving setup 09:27 - FA Cup third-round draw reactions 10:16 - The Macclesfield vs Palace shock explained 12:14 - Why non-league FA Cup stories hit harder 14:57 - Calling FA Cup hero Sam Heathcote and teammates live 18:00 - A PE teacher by day, giant-killer by night 21:35 - Was there belief before the upset? 24:00 - The aftermath: celebrations, chaos and reality 26:30 - Coming down from the FA Cup emotional high 29:23 - FA Cup fallout and Tottenham reaction 32:10 - Sidwell’s January transfer experiences 36:54 - The training-ground moment that changed everything 39:06 - “I’ve never felt so degraded” — career crossroads 42:10 - The phrase players fear: “We won’t stop you” 46:30 - Why January transfers mess with your head 47:20 - Paddy Power segment 53:40 - Will the heat affect our World Cup? 58:40 - Final reflections on FA Cup magic and January reality 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 for more information.

    59 min
  7. Jermaine Pennant: Football’s Most MISUNDERSTOOD Player? — ADHD Took Me to a UCL Final

    12/17/2025

    Jermaine Pennant: Football’s Most MISUNDERSTOOD Player? — ADHD Took Me to a UCL Final

    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 chaos 02:45 – Four-day celebrations and golf madness 05:12 – Christmas elves, parenting panic & festive pressure 08:01 – Lingerie shopping: why men shouldn’t attempt it 11:04 – Premier League predictions fallout 13:18 – Sunderland sh*thousery & relegation worries 15:42 – Christmas football, darts & festive fancy dress fears 18:28 – Darts of Destiny explained 20:41 – Jermaine Pennant joins the podcast 22:06 – Life after football & media work 24:38 – Pennant opens up on ADHD diagnosis 27:12 – Understanding past mistakes through ADHD 29:44 – Football as an escape from childhood trauma 32:18 – Signing for Arsenal at 15 with zero structure 35:01 – Unreal talent in the Arsenal youth setup 38:22 – Why Pennant thrived when he was playing 41:04 – Steve Bruce vs Rafa Benítez: man-management clash 44:06 – Liverpool dressing room stories & boot chaos 47:12 – Champions League final regrets 50:01 – Turning down Everton to chase Liverpool dream 53:18 – Birmingham relegation & waiting for the big move 56:02 – Why first spells at clubs were always the best 59:14 – What managers misunderstood about Pennant 1:03:22 – Redefining success, legacy & self-acceptance 1:07:48 – Jermaine Pennant wraps up & farewells 1:09:30 – Darts of Destiny challenge begins 1:11:52 – Chris’ pressure & final darts reactions 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 for more information.

    1h 10m
  8. ‘We’ve Gone Global’ Crouchy Passes the Pod to Ronaldo, Iniesta, Cafu and More!

    JAN 7

    ‘We’ve Gone Global’ Crouchy Passes the Pod to Ronaldo, Iniesta, Cafu and More!

    New year, same chaos. Crouchy's dialling in from Dubai, Sid’s gone full flamenco, and Chris is still reeling from missing the greatest night in Ally Pally history. In this episode, the boys catch up post-Christmas and somehow end up covering robot massages, dodgy gift-giving, Sidwell’s ambition to become a Spanish guitar-playing Gypsy King, and whether the pod should launch a residency at Finsbury Park. Crouchy talks us through meeting Ronaldo at the World Sports Summit (yes, that Ronaldo), putting the podcast on the global stage, and why there’s a very real chance we could become PSG’s shirt sponsor. There’s also a very passionate rant about the FA Cup, a long-overdue roasting of Tottenham’s home form, and Chris has an existential breakdown over kids dressing as referees for Christmas. Darts. Destiny. Desmonds. Let’s go." 00:00 – Welcome back: robot hands, bad presents & Sid’s groans 04:30 – Sidwell's musical ambitions: Finsbury Park warm-up act? 05:00 – Crouchy’s Busted moment at the O2 (yes, really) 10:00 – Ronaldo finally meets his hero (kind of) 20:00 – Pod in Paris? Crouchy makes big moves in Dubai 25:00 – “You’ve put us on the world stage” 33:00 – Chris’s extreme darts FOMO 34:00 – Sidwell tips the bar staff: total Ally Pally carnage 38:00 – Darts of Destiny: £5K, nine darts and one Curtis 53:30 – FA Cup fever: Crouchy’s rallying cry 1:07:00 – The game’s gone: kids with VAR screens for Christmas 1:08:30 – Are referees becoming influencers now? 1:10:00 – Ref talk, tights, and a gladiator future 1:42:00 – The annual missionary predictions: Spurs v Villa 1:56:00 – Dubai days & Crouchy’s global glow-up 1:59:00 – Arsenal, Wrexham and third-round mayhem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13m
  9. Joe Hart: “Pep Told Me I Was Done” - Training Session Wind Ups, City’s Takeover & Celtic Redemption

    11/19/2025

    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 for more information.

    1h 31m
  10. Joe Cole: “We Knew We Were Becoming a Machine” — Chelsea Behind The Scenes & That England Heartbreak

    11/26/2025

    Joe Cole: “We Knew We Were Becoming a Machine” — Chelsea Behind The Scenes & That England Heartbreak

    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 pod 01:15 — Crouchy, Carragher & Roy Keane at Football For Change 03:45 — Roy Keane art gallery story 05:00 — Richarlison goal & prediction chaos 09:50 — Hole-in-one vs 147 debate 15:30 — Arsenal vs Chelsea predictions 20:50 — FA Cup memories & Haier ad read 22:40 — Introducing Joe Cole 23:30 — Nick Collins falling-off-ladder clip 25:55 — Joe’s Sunday Brunch wine-tasting disaster 32:10 — Reconstructing memories for the book 33:50 — Being on the front page at 15 35:15 — Teacher mocking Joe about money 36:10 — Being a target at away grounds 43:00 — Joe’s dad turning down Sir Alex’s mascot invite 45:30 — West Ham principles & giving tickets away 53:00 — Discussion about “Luxury Player” label 01:03:50 — Desailly & the World Cup at Chelsea 01:04:20 — Mourinho arrives & changes everything 01:21:00 — England heartbreak & final reflections 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 for more information.

    1h 21m
  11. These 7 Deep Questions Reveal Everything About Your Relationship…

    JAN 29

    These 7 Deep Questions Reveal Everything About Your Relationship…

    On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey, Peter and Ross open the floor for a no-holds-barred Ask Me Anything, and as expected… things get very real, very quickly. From chaotic birthday plans and ruined Gucci boots on the rugby sidelines, to brutally honest questions about confidence, relationships and what really goes on behind closed doors. The trio dive into listeners’ dilemmas including intense housemate relationships, health anxiety and whether full body scans are worth the stress. Abbey opens up in a heartfelt Agony Ab from a new mum struggling with the idea of being “one and done” after a traumatic pregnancy journey and birth, sharing raw insight into postpartum recovery, pressure and letting go of expectations. There’s also plenty of laughter along the way, including some jaw-dropping advice from a 1950s housewife manual, questionable supermarket habits and a reminder that sometimes… people just need to chill.  Honest, comforting and hilariously unfiltered — this is The Therapy Crouch at its most open. If you want to submit an Agony Ab or AMA question for a future episode, hit the link below. 00:00 - Ask Me Anything kicks off 01:20 - Birthday plans & golf negotiations 02:03 - Rugby sidelines & ruined Gucci boots 03:04 - Manual car chaos & electric car fears 04:05 - “Lost in a supermarket” question 05:20 - Hair loss, caffeine shampoo & rosemary oil 07:10 - Brutal 1950s housewife rules read aloud 09:05 - Describing each other in three words 10:52 - Smells that remind them of each other 12:25 - Hidden insecurities & confidence myths 13:01 - “If you were arrested…” 14:12 - Paris anniversary trip recommendations 16:34 - New mum fears being “one and done” 21:06 - Health anxiety & full body scans 23:12 - Living with a serial dater 25:42 - “Grow up” relationship reality check Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch  Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/  For more from Peter https://twitter.com/petercrouch For more from Abbey https://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancy Our clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg #TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  12. World’s Worst Job Revealed: ‘I couldn’t got the toilet for THREE DAYS!!’

    JAN 27

    World’s Worst Job Revealed: ‘I couldn’t got the toilet for THREE DAYS!!’

    On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, it's toe-sucking confessions, jellyfish disasters, and serious surname showdowns as Peter and Abbey tackle everything from foot fetishes to holiday debates.  Pete kicks things off with a surprising story about a mate who could operate just about anything with his feet (yes, really), and the gang discover the secret to Peter’s longevity…quite literally Plus, we hear from a listener stuck in a relationship stand-off about baby names, another going on a solo trip to Peru, and someone who is feeling slightly shortchanged when it comes the abundance of birthday gifts she feels forced to buy for her best friends kids!  It’s wild, it’s unfiltered, and it’s Therapy Crouch at its best.  Don’t forget to subscribe and send in your weekly woes! Therapy Crouch is sponsored by TUI! You pick it, they sort it. Stay tuned over the next few weeks, as Pete and Ab help two listeners with genuine holiday dilemmas they’re trying to crack, ahead of a real-life TUI holiday!  https://www.tui.co.uk/ Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch  Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/  For more from Peter https://twitter.com/petercrouch For more from Abbey https://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancy Our clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg #TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  13. Salah Says He’s “Gone” – The Lads React To CARNAGE Interview & Break Down England’s World Cup Group

    12/10/2025

    Salah Says He’s “Gone” – The Lads React To CARNAGE Interview & Break Down England’s World Cup Group

    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 segment 25:00 – Palace vs Man City history & Townsend volley memories  27:10 – Haier sponsorship 29:40 – 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_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.

    1h 3m
  14. Miles Kane’s Crazy Day With Baggio, Untold Arctic Monkeys Backstage Stories & 2000’s Nostalgia

    12/03/2025

    Miles Kane’s Crazy Day With Baggio, Untold Arctic Monkeys Backstage Stories & 2000’s Nostalgia

    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 memories 04:00 – VHS rentals, Soho shops & Warhammer confusion 06:00 – Crouchy’s weekend: Andy Carroll hat trick & The Greatest Showman 08:11 – Tribute to Billy Bonds & West Ham memories 09:37 – Predictions league: Sid pulls away 11:49 – Palace V United reaction & Amorim tunnel reaction 12:02 – Leeds v Liverpool preview (Paddy Power’s Big Weekend) 14:33 – Are Liverpool turning a corner? 18:24 – Bet builder decisions & odds boost 20:26 – Brighton v Villa preview & the ‘horny draw’ debate 22:31 – Sponsored segment (Haier) & discount code 24:33 – Miles Kane arrives on the pod 25:27 – Recording the new album in Nashville with Dan Auerbach 31:06 – The Roberto Baggio song story begins 34:01 – Miles meets Baggio in Italy 37:10 – The aftermath: calling his mum & crying in the car 41:05 – Arctic Monkeys Roundhouse story & mid-gig cameo 44:13 – Why Miles quit five-a-side after breaking ribs & elbows 54:00 – Gig crowds, global touring & life post-album release 01:00:25 – 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 it 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 for more information.

    1h 13m
  15. Why Everyone Thinks They’re Good at Bowling & Darts Of Destiny Finale Drama! | New Years Eve Special

    12/31/2025

    Why Everyone Thinks They’re Good at Bowling & Darts Of Destiny Finale Drama! | New Years Eve Special

    On this New Year’s special episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris kick back with a relaxed end-of-year pod with listener messages, reflections on a huge year, and absolutely no pressure… until bowling enters the conversation. The lads look back on some unforgettable podcast moments, react to thoughtful listener questions about football pressure, injuries, and dressing room dynamics, and share a genuinely moving message about prostate health awareness. Then, in true Crouchy fashion, things take a sharp turn as a simple listener question sparks a full-blown debate about ten-pin bowling. Is a perfect bowling game harder than a hole-in-one? Why does everyone think they’re better at bowling than they actually are? What’s the most embarrassing thing you can do on a bowling date — and when did bowling shoes quietly disappear forever? It’s light-hearted, nostalgic, unexpectedly philosophical, and the perfect way to see in the New Year with the pod. Happy New Year from the lads — and yes, most of the episode really does end up being about bowling.    00:00 - New Year’s Eve pod begins & relaxed holiday vibes 01:02 - Reflecting on podcast highlights from the year 02:05 - Wild journey home stories & “investment opportunities” tease 03:29 - Listener question: are managers hiding injuries? 04:16 - Emotional prostate health message from a listener 05:27 - Can players really fake injuries? Dressing room reality 06:46 - Playing through illness & injections in football 08:10 - Listener sparks the bowling debate: how hard is a perfect game? 09:24 - Is a hole-in-one actually easier than bowling 300? 11:21 - Worst possible bowling behaviour on a date 12:41 - Why getting a strike is still somehow awkward 14:04 - The mystery of bowling shoes disappearing 16:15 - Where do bowling pins actually go? 18:20 - The embarrassment of owning a bowling ball 20:00 - Realising the whole episode became about bowling 20:26 - Happy New Year & Darts of Destiny intro 21:19 - Darts of Destiny finale drama 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 for more information.

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

    11/12/2025

    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 for more information.

    1h 18m
  17. How to Stay Naughty at 40: Abbey’s Bday Bonanza Debrief

    JAN 20

    How to Stay Naughty at 40: Abbey’s Bday Bonanza Debrief

    On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter unpack the chaos of Abbey’s long awaited 40th birthday — and it’s safe to say Peter surpassed all of our expectations.  In classic Therapy Crouch style, there was a couple of bumps a long the way - think Simply Red, Spoilt surprises and gift giving headaches - yet Crouchy still scores a 10/10 for this one!  In the Agony Abs, we hear from a listener who is in desperate need of advice on how to avoid ‘Cringe-fest’ boys with a penchant for T-shirt designs as well as from a listener whose ‘parasite’ housemate is threatening to ruin their ‘new year, new me’ mojo.  It’s funny, unfiltered, weirdly touching — and proof that even the most chaotic surprises can go right (kind of). 00:04:00 – Abbey’s obsession with “bone” colored paint sparks a hilarious marital debate 00:11:30 – Listener writes in about surprise “I Love India” breakup shirt 00:18:45 – Bowling ball etiquette: when men lose on dates 00:25:00 – Abbey’s flu… or birthday hangover? 00:30:40 – Abbey recaps the full surprise Paris birthday weekend (gifts, glam, family lies) 00:39:50 – Pete admits he left Abbey’s designer gift on the train 00:44:20 – IVF struggle story and Abbey’s heartfelt response on fertility & motherhood 00:50:50 – New Year, nightmare roommate: listener agony advice 00:56:00 – The nail injury that made headlines (and cancelled Pete’s golf) 01:00:10 – Reflections on why the birthday surprise meant everything Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch  Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/  For more from Peter https://twitter.com/petercrouch For more from Abbey https://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancy Our clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg #TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  18. That Christmas Nativity Special: Donkeys, Darts & Angel Di Maria

    12/24/2025

    That Christmas Nativity Special: Donkeys, Darts & Angel Di Maria

    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 vibes 01:29 - Christmas Eve traditions & pub confessions 02:50 - “The true meaning of Christmas” football-style 03:32 - Introducing the football Nativity story 03:45 - The Nativity begins: Mary Earps & Joseph Cole 04:15 - Angel Di Maria delivers the big news 05:03 - King Ledley’s decree & the journey begins 05:42 - Dean Windass enters as the donkey 06:33 - No room at the inn… Manuel Neuer says no 07:10 - Peter Schmeichel offers the stable 07:56 - Gabriel Jesus is born in the Nicky Banger 08:35 - Shepherds receive the heavenly announcement 09:17 - The Three Kings arrive with gifts 09:47 - “What Christmas is all about” 10:26 - Proud dad energy & jumper appreciation 12:44 - Darts of Destiny returns 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 for more information.

    13 min