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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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