On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris are finally reconnect after an incredible summer, catching up on everything from Pete's Club World Cup adventure in America to the excitement of another Premier League season just around the corner.

Pete reflects on receiving his long-awaited England cap from Harry Kane, what it was like travelling across the United States, meeting LeBron James, and reveals his plans to take his family to watch Liverpool face Wrexham at the Yankee’s Stadium before heading home.

With pre-season now underway across football, the lads dive into what really happens when players report back for day one. From dreaded body fat tests and bleep tests to Tony Pulis' infamous training camps, army boot camps, endless bike rides and the stories every footballer has from surviving the toughest week of the year, they reveal why pre-season is both feared and respected inside the game.

Chris also finds out that his long-awaited Paddy Power comedy forfeit is finally happening, while the boys discuss future podcast challenges, listener ideas for the new season, and somehow end up debating whether your back can actually be fit.

As always, expect plenty of football stories, ridiculous tangents and laughs as the countdown to the new season officially begins.

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00:00 - Chris returns as the boys reunite after the summer

02:10 - Looking back on the Club World Cup adventure

03:31 - Pete's surreal experience working around England

04:34 - Receiving his England cap from Harry Kane

06:03 - The emotions of it all

08:04 - The awkward reunion with an old childhood friend

10:31 - Crouchy gets evicted from the yoga room mid-podcast

12:08 - Recording from America and life on the road

14:03 - Liverpool vs Wrexham at Yankee Stadium

15:31 - Meeting LeBron James in Los Angeles?

16:50 - New season housekeeping begins

17:12 - Chris Stark's comedy forfeit is finally happening

19:00 - Blossoms invite the podcast back on stage

20:44 - Could Sids replace De Bruyne’s famous passes?

22:42 - The art of the perfect daisy-cutter

23:52 - First day of pre-season nerves

25:08 - Putting Chris through a real football fitness test

26:14 - Fat tests, body fat and "back fitness"

28:09 - Would Chris survive Championship pre-season?

30:06 - Tony Pulis' brutal training camps explained

32:10 - Why pre-season leaves players completely broken

34:16 - The hardest training camps of Pete's career

35:52 - The player who cheated pre-season... with a taxi

38:08 - Bleep tests and why footballers never go full effort

40:05 - The endless medical tests before every season

41:05 - Big plans and listener ideas for the new season

42:45 - Rating listeners' backs and wrapping up

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On this episode Pete, Sids and Tom bring the curtain down on an unforgettable six-week journey across the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recording their final tournament episode from a New York City pub after witnessing Spain crowned world champions.

The trio react to Spain's 1-0 World Cup Final victory over Argentina, discussing why Spain were deserved winners after conceding just one goal throughout the entire tournament. They break down Argentina's defensive approach, the controversial scenes that overshadowed the final, Lionel Messi's quiet performance, and debate whether England missed a huge opportunity after their dramatic semi-final exit.

Looking back on an incredible summer across the USA, Mexico and Canada, they revisit the biggest moments of the tournament—from exclusive behind-the-scenes access inside the England camp and Peter Crouch receiving his England Legacy Cap from Harry Kane, to visiting the iconic Estadio Azteca, meeting LeBron James, travelling across North America, and recording the podcast from unforgettable locations.

The episode also reflects on England's World Cup campaign, Jude Bellingham's emergence as one of the world's elite footballers, the standout players of the tournament, favourite matches, funniest stories from the road, and why this has been one of the most memorable experiences the team has ever shared.

To finish, the Paddy Power Predictions League reaches its dramatic conclusion as the final standings are revealed, crowning this year's champion and confirming who must face the dreaded forfeit.

A fitting end to an incredible World Cup adventure filled with football, friendship, unforgettable memories and plenty of laughs.

00:00 – Live from a New York pub after the World Cup Final

02:06 – Spain crowned World Cup champions

08:01 – Reflecting on six unforgettable weeks

09:34 – Why Spain deserved the title

11:46 – Did England miss their chance?

21:03 – Tom Fordyce joins from Canada

26:22 – Favourite World Cup memories

32:35 – Players of the tournament

36:07 – Paddy Power Predictions League finale

42:37 – Signing off from an unforgettable World Cup

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On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Sids record from New York following England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, reflecting on an emotional night that saw Thomas Tuchel's side come agonisingly close to reaching a World Cup final. The lads discuss the incredible atmosphere surrounding the tournament, the unique experience of covering football across America, and why this World Cup has delivered some of the most memorable stadiums and fan experiences they've ever witnessed.

The boys break down exactly where England's semi-final slipped away, debating whether sitting too deep ultimately cost them, the tactical decisions made in the closing stages, and whether the substitutions should have been more attacking. They discuss Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's performances, Declan Rice's importance to the side, the emergence of Jed Spence and Dan Burn, and whether this England squad should ultimately be remembered as a success despite the painful exit.

Former England defender Gary Neville then joins the pod for an honest and emotional reaction to England's defeat. Gary explains what it feels like to be knocked out of a major tournament, why players carry those moments for the rest of their lives, and analyses Thomas Tuchel's biggest decisions. He also discusses England's defensive approach, whether the criticism of Tuchel is justified, the positives to take from the tournament, and why this World Cup has been one of the best football spectacles in recent memory.

There's also another ridiculous challenge as the boys swap footballs for darts with Morgan Rogers. Meanwhile Chris Stark dials in a special interview with the Blossoms as they discuss their new music and thoughts on the world cup so far.

Wrapping up with the latest Paddy Power Predictions League ahead of the World Cup Final, Tom's predictions from afar, and plenty of classic TPCP chaos—including power cuts, questionable New York backdrops and the usual nonsense.

As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think will lift the World Cup.

00:00 - New York catch-up & World Cup reflections

03:07 - The best stadiums of the tournament

05:04 - England's semi-final heartbreak

07:39 - Gary Neville joins the pod

09:24 - Where England lost the game

13:53 - Tuchel's substitutions analysed

20:00 - The positives from England's tournament

22:51 - Life after football & Gary Neville

37:12 - Darts challenge with Morgan Rogers

41:09 - Chris Stark & Blossoms!

01:06:52 - World Cup Final Paddy Power predictions

01:10:13 - Final thoughts from New York

01:11:13 - End

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On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Tom are given unprecedented access inside England's World Cup training camp as they go behind the scenes with Thomas Tuchel's squad ahead of a huge quarter-final against Norway. After England's unforgettable victory over Mexico, the lads witness first-hand the togetherness that's driving this squad, with Peter receiving an emotional England Legacy Cap presented by Harry Kane in front of the entire team.

Pete also chats with Harry Kane to relive the incredible night at the Azteca, discussing the celebrations, the emotional Wonderwall moments with England fans, the challenges of tournament life, and why this squad feels different to any England team before it. The captain opens up about the adrenaline of knockout football, family life during the World Cup and what it really feels like to carry the hopes of a nation.

The boys are then joined by Dan Burn and Morgan Rogers, who reveal what life is really like inside England's camp. They discuss the unforgettable atmosphere inside the Azteca, what it's like waiting for your chance in tournament football, the incredible togetherness within the squad, and why every player—whether they start or come off the bench—has such an important role to play. The pair also lift the lid on life away from the pitch, from games of Traitors, golf and basketball to the debates and laughs that have helped make England's training base feel like a home away from home.

There's plenty of classic TPCP nonsense too, as the production team set Pete, Sids and Tom a brutal all-you-can-eat sandwich buffet challenge, before another Paddy Power Predictions League update, plenty of laughs from inside England HQ, and an emotional farewell (for now) to Tom as he heads back to the UK after an unforgettable month on the road with the boys.

As always, let us know your predictions in the comments below... Can England book their place in the World Cup Final?

00:00 - Inside England's World Cup training camp

01:15 - Peter Crouch receives his England Legacy Cap

03:58 - Behind the scenes at England training

06:05 - Why this England squad feels different

08:06 - Harry Kane interview begins

09:08 - Kane on England's Mexico victory

10:39 - Tournament life inside England camp

11:55 - Wonderwall celebrations with the fans

13:46 - Dan Burn & Morgan Rogers join the pod

14:29 - The magic of playing at the Azteca

16:18 - Why England's squad mentality is so strong

17:18 - Reliving the Mexico victory

20:06 - Life inside England's World Cup base

21:08 - Traitors, golf and team bonding

26:16 - The all-you-can-eat sandwich challenge

33:41 - Paddy Power Predictions League

39:55 - England's belief heading into the semi-final

40:41 - Tom's farewell from the World Cup

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On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete joins the lads live from Mexico City after witnessing one of England's greatest ever World Cup victories, as Thomas Tuchel's side produce a heroic performance to beat hosts Mexico and book their place in the quarter-finals. Fresh from celebrating on the pitch with Harry Kane, Pete relives the incredible atmosphere inside the iconic Azteca Stadium, the emotional scenes after full-time, and explains how he nearly had his own "Salt Bae" moment during England's celebrations.

The boys break down England's unforgettable victory, discussing Jude Bellingham's world-class performance, Harry Kane's relentless brilliance in front of goal, Jordan Pickford's commanding display and Anthony Gordon's game-changing impact. They debate whether this was England's greatest tournament performance in years, why this result could define their World Cup campaign, and look ahead to a huge quarter-final clash with Norway.

Former England defender Jolyon Lescott then joins the pod for an in-depth conversation about life inside the England setup. Jolyon shares behind-the-scenes insight from coaching England's Under-21s, explains why Jude Bellingham is built for the biggest occasions, reveals the mentality that makes Harry Kane one of the world's best finishers, discusses Anthony Gordon's professionalism, Morgan Rogers' rise to the top, and gives his verdict on England's defensive options heading into the business end of the tournament.

There's also the latest Bronco Challenge as the boys put themselves through one of rugby's toughest fitness tests, the latest Paddy Power Predictions League standings as the competition continues, plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from England's World Cup camp, and all the classic TPCP nonsense you've come to expect.

As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know if England can go all the way.

00:00 - Pete's emotional night in Mexico City

03:58 - Inside the Azteca atmosphere

06:18 - England's greatest World Cup win?

10:18 - Bellingham and Kane deliver

14:12 - England's heroes step up

17:28 - Norway await

20:55 - Jolyon Lescott joins the pod

21:30 - Working inside England's setup

26:00 - Morgan Rogers' development

29:55 - Anthony Gordon's mentality

34:15 - Why Jude Bellingham is different

37:55 - Harry Kane's elite finishing

41:40 - What makes world-class players?

46:20 - England's defensive options

53:10 - The Bronco Challenge

01:01:20 - Paddy Power Predictions League

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On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Tom look back on England's dramatic 2-1 World Cup knockout victory as Harry Kane once again delivers when his country needs him most. The lads break down England's nervy start, debate the controversial penalty decision, and ask whether Thomas Tuchel's side are growing into the tournament or simply finding ways to get the job done.

Pete explains why Kane's match-winning finish is the product of years of relentless practice, the boys discuss Anthony Gordon's game-changing impact from the bench, and look ahead to a huge clash with Mexico, where altitude, atmosphere and England's defensive vulnerabilities could all play a major role.

There's also another World Cup quiz from Tom, the latest Paddy Power predictions league standings, a debate over whether David Beckham drinking red wine at a football match is the ultimate "Game's Gone" moment, and a listener's brilliant football-themed wedding XI that has the lads in stitches. Plus, Pete relives an exhausting trip to the batting cages in Los Angeles, the boys discuss whether England are becoming tournament specialists, and there's plenty of classic TPCP nonsense along the way.

As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know if England can go all the way.

00:00 - Batting cage injuries in Los Angeles

02:53 - Watching England's victory in LA

05:53 - England's slow start analysed

07:58 - Was Harry Kane denied a penalty?

09:44 - Breaking down Kane's stunning winner

12:06 - Why Kane is football's best finisher

16:01 - Are England just getting the job done?

17:41 - Anthony Gordon changes the game

20:11 - Looking ahead to Mexico

21:41 - What England must improve

24:51 - Preparing for knockout football

27:41 - Tom's World Cup quiz

32:34 - Paddy Power predictions update

37:39 - David Beckham's red wine debate

42:59 - The football wedding XI

55:51 - End

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On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Tom are joined by Republic of Ireland legend Robbie Keane for an unforgettable conversation covering one of football's greatest careers, life in America, and the magic of the World Cup.

Robbie reflects on his incredible journey from Wolves to Coventry, Inter Milan, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and LA Galaxy, revealing the lessons he learned from some of football's biggest names including David Beckham, Teddy Sheringham, Dimitar Berbatov and Luka Modrić. He explains why movement—not pace—made him one of the Premier League's deadliest strikers, shares the mentality that transformed LA Galaxy into champions, and reveals why Tottenham have struggled to build on their success despite winning the Europa League.

The lads also dive into Robbie's unforgettable Republic of Ireland career, including his iconic last-minute World Cup goal against Germany, what it feels like to score on football's biggest stage, and why representing Ireland always meant more than anything else. Robbie also gives his verdict on the current World Cup, predicts the Golden Boot winner, explains why Lionel Messi still amazes him, and reveals which team he'd most like to play for in the tournament.

Elsewhere, Pete, Sids and Tom discuss the drama of the knockout stages, the most chaotic penalty shootouts of the tournament so far, England's chances of lifting the trophy, and another round of the Paddy Power Big World Cup Fixture before Tom puts everyone to the test with another brilliantly ridiculous quiz.

As always, leave your comments below and let us know: Where does Robbie Keane rank among the Premier League's greatest-ever strikers?

00:00 - Knockout stage drama begins

02:35 - Robbie Keane joins the podcast

03:30 - Life at LA Galaxy & David Beckham's influence

07:15 - Changing the mentality in MLS

10:15 - From Wolves to Inter Milan

13:00 - What Serie A taught Robbie

15:00 - The secret behind his movement as a striker

19:30 - Tottenham memories & Luka Modrić

21:30 - Winning the League Cup & Spurs frustrations

23:20 - Why Tottenham have struggled to kick on

30:10 - Ireland, World Cups & scoring against Germany

35:00 - Messi, Golden Boot predictions & World Cup favourites

38:20 - Name That Robbie quiz

40:59 - Paddy Power Big World Cup Fixture

46:25 - Final thoughts

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Tom Fordyce and Sids react to England making it through the World Cup group stages and look ahead to the knockout rounds.

The lads discuss where England sit among the tournament favourites, whether stronger opposition might actually suit them better, and why Marcus Rashford, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane could still have a major role to play as the tournament opens up.

There is also plenty of classic nonsense along the way. Sids talks through his unexpectedly therapeutic trip to an LA laundrette, Tom reveals how he accidentally got into a swimming pool on a senior citizen discount, and the lads lose themselves in an obscure 90s footballer rabbit hole before attempting their best David Beckham eyebrow impressions.

The boys are then joined by Aston Villa legend and former Colombia international Juan Pablo Ángel. Pablo reflects on arriving at Villa from River Plate, landing in England without speaking the language, being unveiled at Villa Park before the move was even fully signed, and adapting to the speed, pressure and culture of the Premier League. He also opens up on growing up in Medellín, learning football on the streets, the intensity of Boca Juniors vs River Plate, representing Colombia, scoring against Brazil and Argentina, and why MLS is far more competitive than many people realise.

The lads also return for another round of Paddy Power Chaos Cards, reviewing the latest leaderboard after LeBron James' unlikely contribution, before making their predictions for the next round of World Cup action. With bonus points on the line and bragging rights at stake, there's no shortage of confidence, controversy and classic TPCP chaos.

As always, leave your comments below and let us know who you’d love to see in the Chumbawamba next!

00:00 Intro

00:38 LA adventures

03:00 England's World Cup hopes

12:21 Juan Pablo Ángel joins

20:01 Growing up in Colombia

25:59 Boca vs River

32:14 Aston Villa & the Premier League

38:26 Playing for Colombia

43:58 Building MLS

49:00 Quickfire questions

51:50 Brummie accent challenge

53:30 Farewell to Juan Pablo Ángel

53:45 Starkey in CANADA?

56:33 Paddy Power Chaos Card

01:10:45 Looking ahead to the knockouts

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Tom Fordyce and Steve Sidwell are properly into the 2026 World Cup as the tournament shifts into full gear across the United States. With England now two games into the group stage, the lads look back on the electric atmosphere in Dallas for the win over Croatia before reacting to a much more frustrating goalless draw against Ghana in Los Angeles. Sid and Tom relive what it was like inside one of the biggest stadiums in world football, from the sea of England fans and giant screens to tequila in the stands, while Pete gives his take on whether England’s flat second performance is actually the kind of experience tournament-winning sides need.

There’s plenty of World Cup chat as the boys debate whether Thomas Tuchel’s England are showing real signs of becoming contenders, discuss why the draw with Ghana shouldn’t cause panic, and pick out the teams and players catching the eye so far. France, Argentina and the tournament’s biggest stars all come under the microscope, with Mbappé, Messi and Haaland setting the pace in what the lads call a proper “big dog World Cup”. There’s also a brilliant detour into one of the tournament’s strangest subplots: referees turning into full-blown content creators, complete with ref cams, names on shirts and one official pulling up with cramp after apparently overcommitting to the shot.

As always, the football is only half the story. The lads get stuck into another chaotic World Cup quiz, somehow producing one of the worst quiz scorelines in podcast history, while Chris Stark checks in from an England watch-along back home to report from the pub gardens of Britain. There’s also a brilliant fan cameo from rising artist Moolah Jones, who nails her score prediction almost immediately, and another outrageous instalment of Paddy Power’s “Minister of Mischief” game, featuring celebrity bet-builder picks from Joe Marler, John Terry… and, somehow, a suspiciously available LeBron James.

With England still well placed, more huge games on the horizon, and more guests lined up from the road, the boys reflect on the strange rhythms of tournament football, the joy of following England abroad, and why this World Cup is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining in years!

00:00 - Intro: formal names, “Big Sid” and school nicknames

02:14 - Sid’s Dallas trip and the incredible England atmosphere

03:21 - Are these the stadiums of the future?

04:34 - England’s draw with Ghana analysed

06:22 - Why the result doesn’t worry the lads

08:24 - Sid walks off to try and conjure an England goal

09:04 - Tequilas at the football and Crouchy’s Aston Villa story

10:36 - Ref cam chaos and the referee who got cramp

13:17 - Why this World Cup already feels different

13:44 - Cape Verde, underdog stories and the expanded tournament debate

17:43 - Who are the teams to beat? France, Argentina and Mbappé discussed

19:29 - Shakira has made more World Cup appearances than Italy

20:12 - Celebrity watch and the pod’s love from England fans in Dallas

22:17 - The World Cup quiz begins… badly

24:04 - Golden Boot records and geography nightmares

26:21 - Which host city has the most games?

28:30 - Chris Stark checks in from an England watchalong in the UK

30:45 - Moolah Jones predicts the score live on camera

32:03 - Paddy Power’s Minister of Mischief returns

35:19 - France vs Norway bet-builder chaos

36:06 - Joe Marler and John Terry send in their picks

38:07 - “LeBron James” joins the pod with his prediction

42:36 - Why this could become one of the best World Cups ever

42:56 - Festival tee's and Pablo Ángel lined up!

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Pete, Tom and Sids are soaking up the California sun as their stateside World Cup tour continues on That Peter Crouch Podcast — and they've got a very special guest. Manchester United and England legend Rio Ferdinand joins the lads fresh from his DJ sets in the fan parks to share incredible stories from his playing days, including a surreal World Cup match against Brazil and an unforgettable moment at the hospital in South Africa that put his entire career into perspective!

Rio opens up about his experiences at France 98 acting as Michael Owen's ultimate cheerleader, the tactical genius of Rivaldo, the heartbreak of missing out on the 2010 World Cup through injury, and his thoughts on Thomas Tuchel’s big squad selection decisions.

The boys also react to the tournament's open nature and early surprises, debating whether the conditions and heat are going to play a massive factor for England. Plus, Chris Stark checks in all the way from London, capturing the fan atmosphere around Big Ben and finding out what the public really thinks Pete and Sids would be doing if they weren't footballers.

Then it's over to the Paddy Power Predictor as Pete, Tom and Sids roll the dice for a special 'Vegas Baby' edition to lock in their scores for USA vs Australia. Leave your England vs Croatia predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think lifts the trophy.

00:16 - Settling into LA life & intense paddle games

01:07 - World Cup group stage open nature

03:54 - Fenway Park takeover & football trivia debate

06:41 - Rio Ferdinand joins the show

07:22 - Rio's podcast guests & Anderson's wild stories

09:48 - Early World Cup impressions & USA buying in

12:04 - France 98 and the Michael Owen hype train

15:42 - England breakout stars & Thomas Tuchel's tactics

20:45 - Rio's iconic World Cup moments against Argentina & Brazil

24:34 - Playing against Rivaldo, Ronaldo & Ronaldinho

27:40 - Trevoh Chalobah selection & Rio's 2010 injury heartbreak

31:11 - The Trent Alexander-Arnold debate

33:04 - England's attacking firepower & squad dynamics

36:15 - World Cup either/or quiz with Rio

41:05 - Chris Stark's London fan check-in from Big Ben

46:02 - Paddy Power Predictor: Dice rolls for USA vs Australia

50:20 - Final thoughts on England's group stage chances

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Pete, Tom and Sids are back in Los Angeles for another World Cup edition of That Peter Crouch Podcast — and they've got a very special guest. Premier League and Champions League legend Brad Friedel joins the lads fresh from the Bahamas to share incredible stories from his playing days, including an absolutely wild night at Galatasaray with Graham Souness that you simply won't believe!

Brad opens up about his record-breaking consecutive appearances in the Premier League, his time at Aston Villa and Tottenham, his role as Sporting Director in Turkey, and what he's up to now — including living in the Bahamas and working in data analytics.

The boys also react to Brazil vs Morocco, debating whether the Seleção are being overhyped and whether Morocco could genuinely go all the way. Plus Pete raises the important question of whether the VAR team standing to attention for the national anthem is commitment or just commitment to a bit.

Then it's over to the Paddy Power Predictor as Pete, Tom and Sids make their calls for England vs Croatia — with Sids sitting pretty at the top of the leaderboard. Oh, and Graeme Souness is revealed to be the world's most unlikely vegan. You won't see that one coming.

Leave your England vs Croatia predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think lifts the trophy.

00:00 - World Cup Special from Los Angeles

00:16 - Settling into LA life

01:37 - The Neil Redfearn deep dive

03:46 - Brazil vs Morocco reaction

05:14 - The VAR room national anthem moment

05:55 - Hydration breaks debate

06:12 - The ref cam debate

09:30 - Brad Friedel joins the show

10:48 - Brad's stories from Aston Villa

35:09 - Brad at Tottenham & the Hugo Lloris saga

40:35 - Brad's life after football

43:03 - Graham Souness and the Galatasaray flag story

01:11:35 - Hot Air game: World Cup takes

01:15:45 - Paddy Power Predictor recap

01:18:33 - England vs Croatia predictions

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