On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads hand over the reins completely… because you asked, and we answered EVERYTHING.

From the real story behind how the podcast first began at the BBC (yes, it was basically football’s version of One Direction), to nearly hitting 400 episodes and planning something huge for the 10-year anniversary — Pete, Sids and Chris take a proper trip down memory lane.

We dive into the one game Crouchy would replay forever (and the medal that still stings), Sids relives promotion chaos and post-match beers, and the boys get brutally honest about whether they would’ve taken the Saudi payday at the end of their careers.

There’s also Cheltenham madness, Harry Redknapp tip stories, footballers calling their jobs “appearances”, shocking dressing room nicknames, the worst Premier League kits of all time… and somehow, a serious debate about double pudding etiquette.

Plus — is Crouchy officially a free agent in the phone network transfer window?

As always, let us know in the comments:

- What game would YOU replay?

- Would you take the Saudi move?

- And how many “appearances” have you made at your job? 👀

00:00 - The “67% Don’t Subscribe” Plea

01:26 - The Great Phone Network Debate Begins (Again)

03:06 - Signing a 3-Year Deal… For £1 More?

04:02 - Vodafone Price Hike Rant

06:09 - “I Might Become a Free Agent”

06:49 - Giffgaff’s £10 for 40GB Offer

10:22 - Cheltenham Plans & Guinness Village Chaos

11:52 - Harry Redknapp’s Legendary Tip Story

14:13 - How The Podcast Actually Started

16:46 - The First Ever Photo

17:24 - 400 Episodes & 10-Year Anniversary Plans

18:01 - CrouchFest… On Tour in Pubs?

21:58 - Radio Stations We’d Love to Host

28:35 - Why Footballers “Train” For Their Job

31:17 - Sh*g, Marry, Avoid: Allardyce, Pardew, Pulis

32:37 - The One Game We’d Replay Forever

34:21 - Promotion, Beers & The Best Week Ever

43:05 - Would We Have Taken the Saudi Money?

49:38 - FA Cup Jackets & Macclesfield Moment

51:07 - Worst Premier League Kits of All Time

54:52 - Double Puddings/Kunis Confession

56:47 - Best Dressing Room Nicknames Ever

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FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, we look back at when Rod Stewart joined the lads to discuss his lifelong love of football, growing up in a football-obsessed household, and the hilarious rivalry he shared with fellow music icon Elton John.

Rod opens up about their competitive friendship in the 70s, outrageous Christmas presents, wild nights before heading off to watch Watford F.C., and the legendary moment Elton had his “Blondes Have More Fun” balloons shot down. He also reflects on scoring a hat-trick at Stamford Bridge during Soccer Six — much to the delight of his mate George Best.

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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.

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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

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FROM THE VAULT: One clash. One superstar. One reputation that followed him everywhere.

In this clip, Duncan Ferguson revisits his attitude on-pitch towards David Beckham — and explains what really went through his mind in such heated moments. Known as one of football’s ultimate hard men, Big Dunc doesn’t shy away from the aggression that defined his playing days… but he does open up about the consequences.

Does a former enforcer get judged differently? And can you switch off that mentality once it’s part of who you are?

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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

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FROM THE VAULT: One line. One press conference. One football meme that refuses to die. It can't go on like this, can it?

It can.

In this clip, Mick McCarthy revisits the now-legendary moment that gave us one of football’s most quoted phrases. What started as an honest, off-the-cuff response during a tough run of results quickly became a viral classic — and a brutally accurate summary of life as a football manager.

Mick explains the real meaning behind the words, lifting the lid on the pressure, fatigue, and mental battles that come with managing when results aren’t going your way. From dealing with the media to keeping belief inside the dressing room, this is a candid insight into how quickly things can spiral — and how, sometimes, football just keeps finding new ways to surprise you.

The lads reflect on why the quote struck such a nerve with fans, managers, and players alike, and why it still perfectly captures the chaos, humour, and harsh reality of the game today.

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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?

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FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, we relive one of the most iconic moments in Premier League history — Sergio Aguero’s last-minute goal that won Manchester City the league — through the eyes of the man who was right there behind it all: Joe Hart.

Joe takes us inside the chaos, tension and sheer disbelief of that unforgettable day, explaining exactly what it felt like as the clock ticked down, the panic set in, and then… everything changed in an instant. From the raw emotion on the pitch to the scenes in the dressing room afterwards, this is the full, unfiltered story of football’s most dramatic title finish.

The lads also dig into the surreal aftermath — celebrating while Manchester United were hosting their own awards night, the media madness that followed, and how that single moment reshaped Manchester City forever.

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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

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FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, Gary Oldman opens up about his lifelong love for Manchester United — from being mesmerised by George Best as a kid to watching the modern game lose its sense of loyalty and identity.

The Oscar winner reflects on the era of the first XI, players who stayed for decades, and why today’s constant churn has changed the relationship between fans and clubs.

He also shares why texting Sir Alex Ferguson still feels surreal, and critique's that infamous Casillero del Diablo advert starring Wayne Rooney; Ryan Giggs and Patrick Evra... and the Oscar goes to who?

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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

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