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  1. EP. 361 | Les Ferdinand: “You Must Have Two Strikers.” The Death Of Two Up Top - Part 2

    6D AGO

    EP. 361 | Les Ferdinand: “You Must Have Two Strikers.” The Death Of Two Up Top - Part 2

    Les Ferdinand is back — and this one goes everywhere. From the pressure of wearing the iconic number nine shirt to why modern football has drifted away from two-striker partnerships, Les doesn’t hold back. There’s a proper centre-forward masterclass in here — plus a full dissection of diving, simulation, and why shin pads have basically disappeared. Yes… we’re starting the campaign to Make Shin Pads Great Again. We also get stuck into the “blue card” debate, inverted wingers, why no one attacks crosses anymore, and whether football’s gone a bit too nice. Then it’s straight into predictions, the wife’s score calls, and one of the strangest deep dives into mobile phone providers you’ll ever hear on a football podcast. Part 2 delivers. If you love proper striker chat, nostalgia, and a bit of chaos — this one’s for you. Drop your score predictions below 👇 00:00 – Beer in the Wrong Glass (Game’s Gone Already)  02:45 – “Memorabilia” vs Theft… Bus Stop Confessions  05:58 – Half-Term Chaos & Dad Life  07:34 – Ed Still: sniper’s dream 09:45 – Les returns for part 2 11:45 – Dressing room standards & how far respect actually travels 17:30 – Transition into deeper football chat before tactics debate 23:45 – Build-up to striker system discussion 31:12 – Why Football Needs Two Strikers Again  32:36 – Inverted Wingers & The Death of Crossing  33:25 – Shin Pads Are Getting Smaller?!  33:57 – “Make Shin Pads Great Again”  48:31 – The Pressure of Wearing the Number 9 Shirt  49:09 – Helicopters, Cup Finals & Big Moments  50:04 – Double-Strap Shin Pads Return  53:26 – Diving, Simulation & The “Blue Card”  54:22 – The “Have a Look at Yourself” Card  55:24 – Paddy Power Segment Begins  55:45 – Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview  1:08:16 – Listener Predictions & Service Provider Debate  1:15:05 – Giffgaff vs The Big Networks  1:17:26 – Final Premier League Predictions 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 www.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
  2. EP. 360 | Les Ferdinand: “I Was Minutes From Man United…” From Goalkeeper To 90’s Prem Icon - Part 1

    FEB 18

    EP. 360 | Les Ferdinand: “I Was Minutes From Man United…” From Goalkeeper To 90’s Prem Icon - Part 1

    On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, we’re joined by one of the Premier League’s original centre-forward royalty… Les Ferdinand. Before the goal compilations, before the Sky Sports montages, before strikers were measured by pressing data and heat maps, there was “Sir Les”.  QPR icon. Newcastle hero. The man leading the line when the Premier League still felt brand new. A proper No.9. Power, presence, goals everywhere he went. If you grew up in the 90s, you knew exactly what Les Ferdinand meant. He joins Pete, Sids and Chris to talk about the journey from West London non-league graft to becoming one of the most feared forwards in the country. There’s the unbelievable story of starting out as a goalkeeper, the Turkey move that changed his mentality forever, and the sliding doors moment with Manchester United that could have rewritten football history.  We get into loyalty, ambition, dressing room politics and the brutal advice from Ray Wilkins that stuck with him for life. It’s honest, funny, reflective and packed with the kind of insight only someone who’s lived it can give. We’ve split our conversation Les into two parts, and after we transition out of the nostalgia fuelled Part 1, things immediately descend into remote chaos. We build up to Macclesfield’s FA Cup tie and what it could mean for the pod, update the leaderboard as the pressure ramps up, and dive into this week’s Paddy Power predictions with a North London Derby thrown into the mix. There’s a live package opened on air that nobody fully understands, some technical mishaps, a bit of shouting about scores, and the sort of disorder that only seems to happen when we’re not all in the same room. Part 2 with Les drops next week. Trust us, you’ll want it. 00:00 – Intro: One of the Premier League’s original No.9s 02:12 – Early career doubts & never expecting to go pro 05:48 – Growing up in West London & early football influences 08:36 – Playing as a GOALKEEPER for three years 11:04 – The hat-trick that changed his position forever 14:22 – Non-league graft & the reality of rejection 17:10 – FA Vase Final at Wembley before the big time 20:45 – The move to Turkey: why he said yes 23:58 – First training session… 30,000+ fans watching 26:41 – Battling imposter syndrome abroad 29:55 – The mindset shift that transformed him 33:18 – Returning to QPR a completely different striker 37:42 – Becoming one of the Premier League’s most feared forwards 41:06 – Manchester United interest becomes real… 43:45 - Part 1 with Les ends 44:00 – Macclesfield FA Cup update ahead of kick-off 46:50 – Instagram shoutout (Greatest Kits) 50:30 – Catchphrase encounters in Soho 54:07 – Paddy Power segment begins 1:08:50 – On-air package chaos! 1:10:40 – Sign off… tune in for part 2 next week 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 www.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. EP. 359 | We Rank Your “Game’s Gone” Submissions - “Utter Woke Nonsense!”

    FEB 11

    EP. 359 | We Rank Your “Game’s Gone” Submissions - “Utter Woke Nonsense!”

    On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris open the floodgates on everything that makes fans mutter those three sacred words… “the game’s gone.” From goalkeepers stubbornly playing out from the back to laser shows, forced atmospheres, half-and-half scarves and walking around the club badge, nothing is off limits. The lads debate whether modern football presentation has gone too far, question where respect actually begins and ends, and ask if tradition is slowly being replaced by gimmicks. There’s also a passionate rant about why Transfer Deadline Day has lost its magic, why phones on the pitch should be banned, and whether celebrating against your old club is actually disrespectful. So… what do you think belongs on the “Game’s Gone” board? Let us know in the comments. 00:00 - Podcast intro & Ian Holloway’s explosive rant 04:57 - The birth of the “Game’s Gone” board 09:02 - Goalkeepers playing out from the back debate 13:29 - Laser shows, pyrotechnics & forced atmospheres 19:08 - Walking around the club badge controversy 23:06 - Should players celebrate against former clubs? 25:03 - Half-and-half scarves… illegal or acceptable? 27:47 - Player messages & phones on the pitch 30:04 - Transfer Deadline Day has lost its magic 34:47 - Remote recording chaos & league table chat 38:13 - FA Cup predictions & betting chat 47:40 - Listener mail: referees warming up & socks 50:33 - David Moyes booked for celebrating 56:41 - Referee mascots… has football gone too far? 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 www.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.

    59 min
  4. Is This Cheating? Liking Bikini Pics, Group Chat ‘Banter’ & Phone Snooping

    6D AGO

    Is This Cheating? Liking Bikini Pics, Group Chat ‘Banter’ & Phone Snooping

    On today’s Ask Us Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey, Peter and Ross dive head-first into your juiciest dilemmas – and this one gets heated. We hear from a newlywed struggling with intimacy after anxiety medication kills his wife’s sex drive, sparking an honest conversation about desire, frustration and when it’s time to get professional help. Then things really kick off as Abbey reacts to a listener who went through her partner’s phone and found bikini pics, pub messages and lads’ group chat behaviour that crosses the line. Is it just “boys’ banter”… or is it borderline cheating? From trust, boundaries and when sorry just isn’t enough, to iconic football songs and questionable swimming chat, this episode has everything. If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast – hit the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit 00:00 – Intro, ropey voices & “bleed Therapy Crouch” 01:20 – Cameras down throats & medical horror stories 02:00 – Nicknames chat begins (Matalan, Motion Sensor Light, Curly Whirly) 04:16 – Agony Ab 1: Newlyweds, anxiety meds & no sex 06:20 – “Turbo vs handbrake” & fantasy conversation gets awkward 07:40 – Why fantasising about people you know is dangerous 09:12 – GP advice & “above our pay grade” moment 10:14 – YNWA vs Delilah – which song hits harder? 12:05 – Agony Ab 2: Went through his phone… found bikini pics 13:25 – Pub messages, group chats & “men need to grow up” 14:19 – “That’s borderline cheating” & breaking trust 15:49 – When sorry isn’t enough & healing takes time 16:42 – Final verdict: dump him or set hard boundaries 17:00 – Hot toddy, swimming & gun show jokes 18:12 – Outro To contact us: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  5. HALF TERM BEST OF: The Jellyfish Incident! Erotic Books, Nickname Chaos & Abby’s Secret Sex Symbol Status!

    FEB 24

    HALF TERM BEST OF: The Jellyfish Incident! Erotic Books, Nickname Chaos & Abby’s Secret Sex Symbol Status!

    On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, it’s time for a Best Of special – the funniest, most chaotic and downright outrageous moments of the year so far. From Peter’s accidental 6AM “private” workout in the pod (that may or may not have been caught on camera), to Abbey discovering she was someone’s lock screen… nothing is off limits. We revisit the now-infamous saturation diver jellyfish story (yes, it’s as bad as you remember), Pete’s Ibiza jellyfish disaster, and the marriage debate that had everyone shouting “you’re not present at all!” Plus, the Nickname Game Hall of Fame returns with some absolute crackers — including “Cordless”, “Pothole” and the one ( you know the one!) that nearly broke the internet. There’s posture problems, packing arguments, erotic literature confusion, scuba diving fails and proof (apparently) that Abbey is a full-blown sex symbol. If you want to submit a story, Weekly Wine or a nickname for the Hall of Fame – hit the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit 00:00 Introduction – Best Of Special 03:45 WikiFeet & “Abbie’s Trotters” 08:20 Pete’s 6AM Pod Workout 13:10 Posture & Spine Scare 17:40 “You’re Not Present” Marriage Debate 22:15 The Zurich Trip Chaos 27:30 The Jellyfish Diver Horror Story 33:40 Pete’s Ibiza Jellyfish Nightmare 36:50 Abbey’s Lock Screen Moment 40:10 Nickname Game Hall of Fame 45:20 Erotic Literature & Mr Tickle 49:00 Final Laughs To contact us: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  6. EP. 358 | We Debate The Greatest RETRO Football Kits Of All Time - “ I Remember CRYING Over That Shirt..."

    FEB 4

    EP. 358 | 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 www.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
  7. Peter Crouch: I Hit A 10-Year-Old In The Face… And She Still Has Nightmares

    FEB 19

    Peter Crouch: I Hit A 10-Year-Old In The Face… And She Still Has Nightmares

    On today’s Ask Me Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are diving headfirst into your dilemmas — and nothing is off limits. From a gym co-owner who’s fed up of being mistaken for “the boss’s wife”, to a couple navigating pregnancy hormones after IVF, Abbey and Pete don’t hold back with their honest (and slightly chaotic) advice. We get into the great boyfriend-at-50 debate, whether you’re ever too old for labels, and Abbey reveals why she’d never walk down the aisle again. There’s also a conversation about mismatched sex drives during pregnancy that gets very real… very quickly. And in possibly the most Therapy Crouch segment ever, the team tackle the “Bumfluff Epidemic” — should men be manscaping their backsides in 2026? Plus, Peter issues a public apology to a listener’s daughter after accidentally smashing a football into her face at Stamford Bridge. Submit your AMA's by hitting the link below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mv3i0N5Jm1Kkjvd-4iUkpJEV1_Tisgq58siorNb9zS0/viewform?edit_requested=true If you want to submit an Agony Ab for the next episode — hit the link below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit 00:00 – Ask Me Anything kicks off: gym life, paddle obsession & glow-ups 02:32 – The “Co-Owner” dilemma: why no one takes her seriously 04:19 – Abbey’s Christmas confession: “Thanks Dad”… for nothing 06:06 – Drop the “Co” — become THE Owner 07:24 – Lord Sugar memo story: demand the title 09:02 – IVF pregnancy & mismatched sex drives 10:57 – “It’s like the baby’s in the room” 12:03 – Curry, sex & inducing labour myths 14:16 – Are you too old to say “boyfriend”? 15:59 – “I would never get married again” 17:23 – The Bumfluff Epidemic begins 24:01 – Peter hits a 10-year-old in the face — heartfelt apology To contact us: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  8. EP. 357 | Marcus Mumford on Scoring Past Mourinho, Noel Gallagher’s BRUTAL Advice & Mid-Gig Side Quests

    JAN 28

    EP. 357 | 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 www.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
  9. Why You Should NEVER Go Through Your Partners Phone!! Plus, Nickname Game, Butt Plugs and Smut Books!

    FEB 18

    Why You Should NEVER Go Through Your Partners Phone!! Plus, Nickname Game, Butt Plugs and Smut Books!

    On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, things spiral almost immediately as Abbey and Peter dive into everything from our newly launched BONK BEAT BOOK CLUB chaos to one of the most unfiltered birthday calls we’ve ever heard. Peter shares a listener confession that had him panicking when his wife called his bluff and asked to go through his phone… We also hear the return of The Nickname Game, featuring some truly outrageous submissions including ‘Thrush’, ‘Harpic’ and the now infamous ‘Butt Plug’ — before Abbey calls her dad live on air for his birthday… and he absolutely steals the show. In the Agony Abs, we hear from a listener who fears he’s about to lose another relationship because he struggles to show affection — sparking an honest and surprisingly emotional conversation about how men are raised to express (or suppress) their feelings. If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit 00:00 Introduction & The Jumper Debate 03:35 The AirPods Gym Disaster 06:00 Wife Goes Through His Phone 07:20 “I Messaged Peter Crouch…” 11:50 The Nickname Game Returns 15:15 Abbey Calls Her Dad Live 16:45 “He’s Called Butt Plug” 19:30 The Wildest Nicknames Ever 24:30 Smutty Book Club Escalates 27:30 “I Can’t Express My Emotions” 29:10 Relationship Advice & Upbringing To contact us: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  10. “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 www.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
  11. EP. 356 | “They Didn’t Want It!” - Insight Into Macclesfield’s FA Cup Miracle & January Transfer Sagas

    JAN 14

    EP. 356 | “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
  12. EP. 355 | ‘We’ve Gone Global’ Crouchy Passes the Pod to Ronaldo, Iniesta, Cafu and More!

    JAN 7

    EP. 355 | ‘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
  13. EP. 352 | Jermaine Pennant: Football’s Most MISUNDERSTOOD Player? — ADHD Took Me to a UCL Final

    12/17/2025

    EP. 352 | 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
  14. VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL: The Bonk Beat Book Club Launch, Nickname Game and Relationship CRISES!

    FEB 10

    VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL: The Bonk Beat Book Club Launch, Nickname Game and Relationship CRISES!

    In today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, it’s Valentine’s Day week—and love is not in the air for everyone. Abbey and Peter dive into the chaos of coupledom, unpacking dodgy Valentine’s Day traditions, emotionally-charged listener rants, and their own romantic misfires. The duo also get into thoughtful (and not-so-thoughtful) gifts, including matching PJs that never made it and strawberry body butter that’s become too predictable. We also hear from a listener whose Valentine's re-evaluation spiral triggered a relationship crisis, and another whose fiancé ruins every gift by announcing it first.  Plus, there’s a steamy surprise segment on erotic literature—complete with dramatic readings and some very questionable knots. Finally, it’s nickname heaven as listeners send in their best ever rude, weird and wildly inappropriate names for mates—featuring “Pothole”, “Slinky”, and the unforgettable “Joy Button.” Send in your Agony Abs, weekly wines, and nickname game entries below! 00:00 - Introduction 04:32 - Gone Golfin’ 18:01 - Valentine’s Day! 29:05 - Bonk Beats Book Club 35:20 - Joy Button 41:18 - So (Ham) Salad 45:33 - Competition time! To contact us:  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  15. EP. 350 | Miles Kane’s Crazy Day With Baggio, Untold Arctic Monkeys Backstage Stories & 2000’s Nostalgia

    12/03/2025

    EP. 350 | 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
  16. Is This Ever Acceptable? Girlfriend’s Bedroom Antics EXPOSED!

    FEB 5

    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
  17. EP. 354 | Why Everyone Thinks They’re Good at Bowling & Darts Of Destiny Finale Drama! | New Years Eve Special

    12/31/2025

    EP. 354 | 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
  18. ‘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