From arriving in Liverpool to building one of the most exciting teams the Premier League has ever seen, Klopp opens up on EVERYTHING — the highs, the heartbreak, and the moments that defined his legacy.

He reflects on falling in love with the city, the reality of “failing big,” and how togetherness became the foundation of Liverpool’s success. There’s insight into THAT front three, the importance of players like James Milner, and the relentless mentality that drove Mo Salah to world-class levels.

Klopp also gives a rare look into life as a manager — dealing with unhappy players, creating belief, and why sometimes… you need to make players angry to make them better.

We also ask the big question.. do you miss it all?

Plus, we get stuck into World Cup predictions, Harry Kane’s evolution, and of course… things take a classic Crouchy turn with shin pads, mobile networks, and some unexpected Giffgaff slander.

After the Klopp chat, Pete, Sids and Chris break it all down — from what makes Klopp so special, to just how close Liverpool came to complete domination.

This is a MASSIVE episode. Insight, laughs, and one of football’s greatest personalities at his very best.

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00:00 - Intro: Klopp special announced

00:31 - Jurgen Klopp joins the podcast

01:35 - First impressions of Liverpool & the city

02:56 - Klopp’s early days and being recognised instantly

04:09 - Falling in love with Liverpool

05:28 - Reflecting on success, failure & legacy

06:43 - The pressure of winning the Premier League

07:09 - Why success takes time in football

08:10 - The Coutinho sale & building the squad

09:11 - How Liverpool’s midfield held everything together

10:49 - Squad depth & “big moment” players

11:36 - Managing unhappy players & keeping morale high

12:47 - Klopp on mentality monsters

13:00 - Why James Milner was so important

14:29 - The evolution of Salah, Mane & Firmino

15:49 - “They all surprised me” – Klopp on his squad

16:20 - Togetherness & what made Liverpool special

17:04 - Losing the league with 97 points

18:01 - Champions League heartbreak & perspective

19:00 - Klopp on Mo Salah’s greatness

20:00 - Salah’s insane work ethic revealed

21:07 - Managing elite players & tough decisions

21:50 - Does Klopp miss management?

22:40 - Watching Liverpool Legends & post-career life

23:25 - World Cup chat begins

24:20 - Favourite teams & tournament predictions

25:11 - The global growth of football

26:00 - Young German talents to watch

27:01 - Klopp on Harry Kane’s evolution

28:02 - Life as a global football superstar

28:59 - Shin pads debate 😂

30:02 - The “network provider” question

31:17 - Klopp reacts to Giffgaff 🤣

31:32 - End of Klopp interview

31:36 - Crouch, Sids & Chris react

32:19 - Klopp stories & behind-the-scenes moments

33:02 - Breaking down Klopp’s legacy

34:02 - Why Klopp loved the podcast vibe

35:04 - Klopp watching Crouch’s other content

36:18 - Klopp’s aura & presence explained

37:06 - Dressing room stories & leadership

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Niall opens up about how there was “no blueprint” for handling that level of fame, especially when breaking America at such a young age, and recalls the exact moment he realised just how big things had become.

The conversation dives into the realities of life on tour, from the chaos of constant travel to staying grounded and present while performing across the world. Niall also shares his ambitions beyond music — including what a Grammy nomination would mean to him — and how he measures success in an industry often compared to football’s biggest prizes.

Away from the spotlight, Niall explains how golf became his “great escape” from fame, offering rare moments of peace away from fans and media frenzy. With funny behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on pressure, and honest insight into life at the top, this clip reveals a side of global stardom few get to see.

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The lads dive into Dermot’s deep love for football, growing up as a Manchester United fan inspired by Roy Keane, and his unforgettable experiences playing Soccer Aid alongside legends like Wayne Rooney, Rivaldo, and Carlos Tevez. There’s also a brilliant crossover between music and football as they compare elite mentality, confidence, and what separates the very best from the rest.

We also get a hilarious (and slightly chaotic) guitar lesson for Sids as he prepares for a potential live performance at Finsbury Park, plus a stunning live acoustic performance from Dermot that completely stops the room.

After Dermot heads off, Pete and Sids regroup to debrief Pete’s participation in another Liverpool Legends match, the Paddy Power predictions, and life without Chris—who’s conveniently on holiday…

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00:00 - Podcast intro & Sid’s “popstar” identity crisis

03:10 - Wild guest booking stories & big names teased

05:10 - Phone network XI & absurd football chat

07:45 - Dermot Kennedy joins the podcast

09:00 - Touring with global superstars & live show pressure

10:45 - New album nerves & self-doubt before release

12:00 - Busking in Dublin & early arrogance

14:00 - Music industry vs old-school artistry debate

16:00 - Irish music culture & live performance roots

17:30 - Football fandom & Roy Keane stories

19:00 - Meeting Roy Keane & brutal fan encounters

22:00 - Playing football growing up & mental escape

23:30 - Soccer Aid stories & facing elite pros

27:30 - Playing Old Trafford & halftime performance nerves

29:00 - The moment his career exploded overnight

31:30 - Talent vs hard work in music

33:00 - Sid’s chaotic guitar journey begins

35:00 - Sid plays guitar (and survives)

36:30 - Dermot performs live acoustic (incredible moment)

38:30 - Fan questions & bizarre phone plan reveal

40:30 - Songs he nearly didn’t release

42:00 - Touring life & favourite cities

44:00 - Musicians who can actually play football

45:00 - “Game’s Gone” – VAR & modern football rants

48:30 - Dermot leaves & shin pad campaign chaos

50:00 - Liverpool Legends match debrief

55:00 - Paddy Power predictions & football catch-up

01:05:00 - Chris on holiday & podcast wrap-up

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From a surreal hotel encounter that felt carefully staged, to Ferguson’s surprisingly warm pitch that convinced Rio to join the club, this is a rare insight into how one conversation helped secure a British record transfer.

Rio also opens up on the reality of life under Sir Alex — from the shift in personality once you crossed onto the training pitch, to the ruthless standards, explosive half-time bollockings, and the relentless winning mentality that drove Manchester United’s dominance.

He shares behind-the-scenes details on dressing room culture, training ground intensity, and why respect for Ferguson went far beyond fear.

This is a fascinating look at what it truly took to succeed under one of football’s greatest managers, and the mindset required to survive at the very top.

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From Chelsea’s baffling centre-circle huddle (with the referee somehow stuck in the middle of it) to the death of printed matchday programmes, the lads dissect the modern game’s strangest trends with their usual mix of nostalgia and disbelief.

There’s outrage over “starter and finisher” terminology, confusion around American-style commentary creeping into football, and a proper debate on whether football is quietly losing its identity.

The boys also stumble into some all-time ridiculous footballer names, explore bizarre football simulator games, and question whether players today are a bit too… well moisturised.

Plus, Crouchy gears up for a Liverpool Legends return at Anfield—with big plans to bring back proper shin pads.

Packed with listener submissions, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs, this episode asks the big question once again: has the game well and truly gone?

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00:00 - Podcast intro & chaotic start

02:10 - The bespoke pint glass debate begins

04:12 - Glassblowing idea takes over

06:05 - Urban Dictionary football names chat

08:05 - “Have a look at yourself” card

09:05 - Chelsea’s centre-circle huddle controversy

11:00 - Referee standing in the huddle debate

12:45 - Why players might start disrupting it

14:05 - Worst footballer names ever

15:40 - American-style commentary in football

17:10 - “Power play” confusion story

18:40 - Season ticket pricing idea discussion

20:05 - Kick-off traditions disappearing

22:10 - Bizarre kick-off tactics breakdown

24:05 - VAR simulator game discovery

27:15 - Referee merch… who is buying it?!

30:20 - Souvenir ticket controversy

32:05 - Death of matchday programmes

34:10 - “Starters and finishers” debate

35:30 - Old-school defenders vs modern game

37:10 - Hair products & “Lego helmet” players

38:40 - Face cream in football debate

40:05 - Game’s Gone leaderboard update

41:20 - Man City players at train station story

42:20 - Crouchy’s Liverpool Legends return

44:10 - Shin pads campaign returns

46:00 - International fixtures predictions

49:10 - Bet builder picks

51:00 - Wales vs Bosnia predictions

52:20 - Italy vs Northern Ireland predictions

53:15 - Outro & next week teaser

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Crouch breaks down a clause that rewarded him for hitting double figures in a season, and reflects on the pressure, mentality, and decision-making that comes with it — including whether players ever act selfishly in pursuit of financial incentives. He opens up on dressing room dynamics, the psychology of strikers in front of goal, and why he insists money was never his primary motivation on the pitch.

The conversation also expands into how modern football has changed, with astronomical wages and bonuses potentially shifting player motivations, as well as a hilarious debate on whether defenders deserve bonuses at all — and why football contracts might be more complicated than they seem.

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From the moment he walks in, Danny brings unfiltered opinions on modern football, tearing into everything from agents and player loyalty to the state of fan culture today. He opens up about his latest film, where he plays a ruthless football agent, revealing just how accurate (and brutal) that world really is behind the scenes.

The conversation dives deep into West Ham’s rollercoaster journey, including that unforgettable Conference League win, the pain of leaving Upton Park, and why some players simply don’t care enough when relegation is on the line. Danny doesn’t hold back either on fans switching clubs, calling out what he sees as a growing disconnect in the game.

There’s also chaos, of course—caravan parks, phone networks, McDonald’s debates, and one of the most random tangents the pod has ever seen.

And once Danny heads off, the lads wrap things up with Cheltenham stories, Premier League predictions, and the usual end-of-show madness.

If you like your football chat honest, raw, and very funny… this one’s for you.

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00:00 - Intro & Cris’ birthday chaos

02:10 - McDonald’s XI & football banter

04:12 - Captain armbands in everyday jobs

06:25 - Best motorway services debate

08:30 - McDonald’s horror stories & late-night cravings

09:31 - Danny Dyer joins the podcast

10:45 - New film explained: football agent role

12:05 - “Agents are powerful… and not nice”

13:30 - Acting method & career reflections

15:10 - Filming alone for 10 days straight

16:40 - Singing scene chaos & improvisation

18:00 - Football Factory & early career impact

21:10 - Growing up around football culture

23:00 - “You can’t choose your football club”

24:40 - Modern football fan criticism

27:30 - West Ham Conference League win reaction

29:10 - West Ham ownership & club frustrations

33:10 - Jarrod Bowen, family & media pressure

35:30 - “He should be in the England squad”

38:00 - England chances at major tournaments

39:30 - Favourite West Ham players ever

42:20 - Best Upton Park memories

44:00 - Caravan parks & random fan questions

45:20 - Phone networks debate (chaos segment)

46:40 - Spurs relegation debate

48:20 - Millwall rivalry & fan culture

52:05 - Danny Dyer leaves the podcast

53:00 - Paddy Power Cheltenham stories

55:00 - Fancy dress & Wolf of Wall Street moment

56:30 - Premier League run-in analysis

59:00 - Spurs, Liverpool & relegation talk

01:03:00 - Final predictions & mini-league pressure

01:07:00 - Closing thoughts & outro

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Danny explains how his new film explored the darker side of the football agent world — the ruthless negotiations, the lack of loyalty in the game, and the pressure that comes with chasing the next big deal.

He lifts the lid on the character he plays: a man fresh out of rehab, clinging onto his final client while his life slowly unravels over the course of a tense, one-room drama shot in Dublin. Danny also reflects on the craft of acting after more than three decades in the industry, addressing the perception that he “just plays himself” and why, for him, the real measure of an actor is simple — getting hired and delivering the job.

From the brutal realities of football agents to the challenge of carrying an entire film largely alone on screen, Danny reveals why this role pushed him in ways he hadn’t experienced before — and why it might be one of the performances he’s most proud of.

Be sure to go and see ‘One Last Deal’ in cinemas now!

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Harry opens up about the incredible moment his grandad placed a £50 bet on him to play for Wales when he was just 18 months old — a punt that eventually paid out £125,000 when Harry made his debut years later. It’s a story so good it genuinely sounds like a film.

The conversation also dives into Harry’s journey through Liverpool’s academy, signing his first contract at just nine years old, and learning from elite players like James Milner, Adam Lallana, Mohamed Salah, and Roberto Firmino in Jurgen Klopp’s first-team training sessions.

Harry explains the reality of the loan system in football, including the tough spell that nearly derailed his career before a confidence rebuild back at Liverpool helped turn things around.

There are also brilliant insights into the Wales national team, including what it was like playing alongside Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, the electric atmosphere of the Welsh anthem, how Craig Bellamy’s strict standards are shaping the new generation, and Harry reveals his personal favourite goal ever — a stunning free kick at Old Trafford for Derby County.

On top of that, there are of course some classic Crouch pod shenanigans, such as Sid’s surreal story about drinking Bollinger with Brazilian Ronaldo on a ski trip, debating the correct size of shin pads, and Crouchy settles the confusion around a recently surfaced video of him and Messi’s 1v1 in Croydon…

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00:00 - Subscribe song & Intro

01:21 - The “wrong glass for drinks” debate

03:30 - Sid’s ski trip and meeting Brazilian Ronaldo

06:20 - Asking Ronaldo what phone network he’s on

08:45 - Ski trip stories continue

10:48 - Harry Wilson joins the podcast

11:30 - Harry’s incredible season at Fulham

12:50 - Palace or Spurs goal – his favourite this season

13:45 - Listening to the podcast & life with a newborn

14:40 - Shin pad debate: modern footballers wear tiny ones

18:05 - Signing for Liverpool at just 9 years old

20:10 - Growing up in rural Wales

21:45 - The call from Ian Rush

22:50 - Wales debut at 16 years old

23:50 - The famous £50 bet from his grandad

26:30 - Passion & playing for your country 

28:30 - Michael Sheen’s team speech

31:10 - The harsh reality of loan spells in football

33:00 - Injury setbacks and rebuilding confidence

33:50 - Training with Klopp’s Liverpool first team

36:40 - Best player in Liverpool training?

38:20 - England’s chances at the World Cup

40:00 - Craig Bellamy’s strict standards with Wales

42:10 - Bellamy’s dressing room rules

44:40 - What players do on Wales international camps

46:05 - Marco Silva’s impact at Fulham

47:55 - Harry reveals which phone network he uses

49:20 - Favourite goal ever: free kick at Old Trafford

51:00 - Set-piece tactics in modern football

55:00 - Listener questions & football stories

01:03:19 - Harry Wilson leaves the podcast

01:04:20 - Paddy Power’s Cheltenham segment

01:07:00 - Score predictions begin

01:10:30 - Spurs’ struggles discussed

01:16:10 -Crouchy and Messi in Croydon?

01:17:00 - Outro

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The lads also dive into the elite mentality required to succeed at the very top of football. Carragher reflects on the relentless standards at Liverpool and with England, playing alongside legends like Steven Gerrard, John Terry, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney, and why winning games was never enough when the ultimate goal was lifting trophies in May.

They relive the pressure of competing for Champions League glory, giving a brilliant insight into the mindset and culture inside one of football’s biggest clubs.

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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:

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- 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 🎄⚽

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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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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. 🎯⚽

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mary opens up about her toughest career moments, including being dropped from the England squad, struggling to pay rent, and nearly walking away from football altogether. 

The lads dig into how she bounced back to become one of the world’s best, her move to Paris, and what it’s really like living life under the spotlight after the Euros win. Plus, the usual chaos: Sids’s FA Cup draw dilemma, tough gameweek 11 predictions, and why Erling Haaland’s robot dance might be crossing the line...

This one’s part football, part life lesson — and fully That Peter Crouch Podcast.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – 02:00 | Crouchy & the lads debate Haaland’s “robot” celebration

04:00 – 07:00 | Crouchy’s Orlando trip and the “67” mystery

10:00 – 11:20 | Breaking news: Do we get a paint sponsor deal live?

12:00 – 13:10 | The lads’ “What Three Words” discoveries

14:00 – 19:30 | Man City vs Liverpool predictions and robot outrage

22:00 – 24:00 | Sids’s Arsenal rant — “They think they invented football!”

25:00 – 27:00 | Spurs vs Man United — “Is it time to panic?”

29:00 – 30:30 | Sids’s FA Cup draw nerves and “one ball” plan

32:30 – 33:00 | Introduction of guest Mary Earps

34:00 – 36:00 | Mary on being dropped by England and struggling during Covid

37:00 – 38:00 | “I was in debt — selling stuff on eBay to survive.”

40:00 – 41:30 | The Euros win and how it changed her life

43:00 – 45:00 | Mary on her dad, her upbringing, and young girls in football

47:00 – 49:00 | Sir Alex Ferguson’s praise — “He remembered my save!”

50:00 – 52:00 | Mary on fame, fear, and adjusting to life after success

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Expect sidetracks galore — from Center Parcs chaos, dodgy camera angles, and “missionary” score predictions to the invention of Crouchy’s Skill of the Week. There’s also a serious football chat about how big clubs influence playing styles, why corners are “ruined forever,” and how long throws are making a comeback.

To top it all off, the boys pitch their next big idea: turning their paint colours into reality… any paint companies out there fancy it?

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Chris’ chaotic intro from the floor at home

02:00 – Sidwell’s “in memoriam” photo mix-up

07:00 – The new time-wasting punishment no one understands

09:00 – Why Brits go wild for corners (and why Crouchy won’t stand anymore)

14:00 – United’s fan who won’t cut his hair until 5 wins in a row

16:40 – Shoutouts and hilarious name readings from Instagram

24:00 – A profound metaphor about “trusting your first wipe”

34:30 – The changing face of football and Pep’s influence

36:30 – Why copying City’s system ruins smaller clubs

38:30 – Club DNA vs Manager DNA – has football lost its roots?

45:00 – Have players lost freedom because of over-analysis?

51:30 – The ‘Skill of the Week’ idea is born

55:30 – The lads pitch a Peter Crouch football training camp

01:03:20 – Why long throws are making a comeback

01:12:00 – The ‘Tancock’ paint idea takes over the podcast

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He shares stories from Burnley’s golden years, the chaos of Everton’s survival seasons, and his thoughts on football’s return to big number 9’s, directness, and long balls.

 The lads also dive into dressing room psychology, VAR frustrations, and post-football plans — from coaching to business ventures. Expect honest football chat, great banter, and a few unexpected laughs (including Tarky’s Frozen piano moment).

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Tribute to Stuart Pearce’s son

00:35 – Opening banter and intro with the lads

08:45 – Sunday League chaos & Crouchy’s DM prank

16:20 – Dyche and managing “grenade” club owners

18:40 – Maguire’s redemption & tournament talk

35:00 – James Tarkowski joins the pod

36:10 – Settling into Everton and the chaotic seasons

38:31 – Goodison Park vs. the new stadium

41:10 – Grealish’s form and personality off the pitch

44:05 – Tarkowski vs. Van Dijk: The Derby Battle

48:06 – The famous last-minute volley and the wild celebrations

50:35 – Tarkowski’s journey from non-league to Premier League

54:05 – Inside Burnley’s dressing room culture

57:25 – Sean Dyche’s mind games and Burnley mentality

1:03:10 – Life after football & finding new passions

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The lads chat about Ward’s free agent life, what it’s really like being on the sidelines after a long stint at a club, and how he's mentoring the next generation at Palace. They also get stuck into proper dressing room stories, the real power of player faith groups, and one of the most intense atmospheres in football — Fratton Park on a European night.

Oh, and things take a serious left turn into 18-hour brisket smoking sessions and barbecuing like a pro. Is Joel Ward the best footballing pitmaster in the country? You'll have to listen to find out.

Chumbawamba 

00:00:00 – Episode opens: remote setup and Ibiza hangover chat

00:02:14 – Sids explains how bad weather justified a heavier night out

00:03:08 – McDonald's recovery mode: international break confessions

00:04:34 – “Three nights in a row is heavy at this age” – big night consequences

00:06:10 – Fantasy football standings update: Sid storming into the lead

00:07:09 – Cheating Chris out of points?

00:10:17 – Ange & Forest: “It’s not going to end well”

00:12:54 – Arsenal's mental hurdle: “They have to win a league title NOW”

00:19:11 – Crouch’s bet builder: Mo Salah to score first

00:25:11 – Steve Bruce story: “His dad asked, ‘How do you stand in that box?’”

00:30:53 – Joel Ward joins the pod

00:31:15 – Life as a free agent and staying fit at Palace

00:33:13 – Winning the FA Cup: “You couldn’t write it”

00:34:46 – “I knew we were going to win” – the surreal moment before victory

00:35:48 – What it meant for lifelong Palace fans

00:36:03 – How the team mentally prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime shot

00:38:17 – Why the Palace system works, even without stars

00:40:01 – Ward on changing roles and mentoring at Palace

00:42:34 – Coaching, faith, and media aspirations

00:43:24 – Growing up in a Bible college with 30+ residents

00:45:42 – Faith in football: pre-game prayers and support groups

00:49:04 – WhatsApp groups with Eze, Trent, and other believers

00:52:00 – Coming through the ranks at Portsmouth

01:00:00 – Facing AC Milan: “I saw Maldini in the tunnel”

01:04:09 – The great football BBQ debate begins

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In this bonus episode - Pete’s been on another pod! Pete swung by the brand new podcast - ‘And The Award Goes To…’ - the podcast that’s also an awards show, as he handed out five awards, across five categories, that Joel made up just for him.

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Serge opens up about Kasabian’s new music, what drives him as a frontman, and his unique parallels between music and football. They also relive Leicester City’s miraculous Premier League triumph, wild gigs at CrouchFest, and why Sean Dyche might owe him for Crouch’s transfer to Burnley.

Expect stories of flares, service station meetups, and rock ‘n’ roll philosophy — all with that unmistakable Crouch Pod banter.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Intro banter & Sid’s hair chat

02:00 – Pete teases the arrival of Sergio Pizzorno

03:00 – Crouch’s “Home Olympics” with Serge

06:00 – The lads’ league and “horny draws”

17:00 – Sergio Pizzorno joins the pod

18:00 – Memories of listening to Kasabian’s album on a yacht in France

20:00 – Chaos at CrouchFest & performing Fire live

21:00 – Writing “Hippie Sunshine” and the Elton John-inspired breakdown

23:00 – How Kasabian blend rock and rave into one sound

25:00 – The art of reading a crowd & touring America

27:00 – Life on tour, staying sober, and “living life backwards”

30:00 – How Fire became the soundtrack to football

33:00 – Glastonbury, flares, and Kasabian’s stadium moments

36:00 – Sean Dyche, service stations, and transfer stories

41:00 – Leicester City’s miracle season memories

45:00 – Jamie Vardy stories & the Champions League trophy moment

50:00 – Football trivia battles & the “3-day question” saga

53:00 – Sergio on the new album and what’s next

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A lifelong Manchester United fan, Oldman opens up about his first experiences watching football in the 1960s, his friendship with Sir Alex Ferguson, and why he misses the old-school loyalty of players who stayed at clubs for decades.

He also dives deep into the craft of acting – from the grueling physical toll of roles like Churchill, to getting nicotine poisoning while filming, to his pride in movies like JFK. Along the way, Gary shares stories about recent knighthood, Oscar night nerves, fart gags on Slow Horses, and his admiration for George Best.

This one’s a proper crossover of football and film.

00:00:00 – Intro: Pete, Chris & Sids kick things off

00:01:12 – Sitting with Turkish fans & reminiscing at Anfield

00:03:29 – Debate over Ryder Cup crowds & respect in golf

00:05:03 – Golfers celebrating like Sunday league lads with beers

00:08:32 – Football tactics going “full circle”: long throws & direct play

00:10:23 – Newcastle heartbreak & Premier League predictions league

00:12:04 – Sunderland shoutout

00:13:09 – Gareth Southgate rumours & whether he’d suit Man United

00:18:11 – Big preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool

00:22:13 – Bournemouth vs Fulham preview & stadium expansion chat

00:32:24 – Score predictions: United vs Sunderland

00:32:45 – Introduction of special guest: Sir Gary Oldman

00:33:43 – The infamous farting scene in Slow Horses explained

00:39:01 – Oldman on The Firm & 1980s hooliganism

00:40:51 – Where Gary was when he found out about his knighthood

00:42:17 – Gary’s most proud film role

00:43:17 – Playing Churchill & winning the Oscar

00:53:02 – Gary’s football roots & becoming a Man United fan

00:55:22 – Nostalgia: Best, Charlton, Giggs, and loyalty in football

00:59:29 – The loss of “first eleven” continuity

01:02:01 – Sir Alex nearly cameoing in Slow Horses

01:03:30 – Critiquing Rooney & Giggs’ acting in adverts

01:05:01 – Which Oldman character could rescue Man United’s dressing room

01:07:46 – What’s next for Gary: more Slow Horses

Chumbawamba 

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The lads dissect a big weekend of Premier League action, including Arsenal vs Man City and Liverpool vs Everton, while unpacking the bizarre booking of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for taking a quick free kick and why sprinting around the back of the goal is a tactical masterpiece.

Fourth official respect, a genius Sunday League campaign featuring Sids himself, surprise matchday moments next to Joe Gomez, and a deeper dive into the wild plan to make Refs famous.

It's soup season. It's prediction season.

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Alongside the laughs, the lads give their predictions and analysis on a huge weekend of Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal vs Man City, Liverpool vs Everton, and United vs Chelsea. Expect bold calls, heated debates, and some outrageous analogies…

Elsewhere, Sids reveals his chaotic Lime bike journey, gasps at a surprise message from NBA legend Steve Nash, and why Fulham handed him “the keys to the cottage.” There’s even soap star walk-ons and comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo, plus a cheeky free-agent chat which we’ve decided will be best left to a full episode with a current free-agent… stay tuned for that one.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Crouchy’s Lime bike chaos on the way to City Airport

00:02:15 – Surprise shout-out from Steve Nash and Fulham Forever Fulham day

00:04:13 – Fulham vs Leeds horror show & Portsmouth-Southampton derby memories

00:05:37 – Chris at Doncaster races and Crouchy’s BBQ weekend

00:06:14 – Guest-free episode twist: talking free agents

00:12:18 – Tottenham’s MLS free agent training story

00:13:32 – The awkward reality of running contracts down

00:15:44 – Leaving Reading for Chelsea & Fulham negotiations

00:18:35 – The “romantic” idea of finishing your career at a smaller club

00:20:33 – Mental battles of training alone while waiting for a call

00:24:53 – Prediction league update & hilarious “tight as a raccoon’s nutsack” moment

00:29:14 – Crouchy on Ted Lasso cameos & behind-the-scenes chaos

00:34:47 – “Mike Bassett” meltdown comparisons in football management

00:41:22 – Salah shirt-off celebration predictions

00:49:16 – The debate on shirt-off bookings being about sponsors vs football

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Known for his versatility and tireless midfield work, Owen opens up about growing up in Canada, life at Bayern, sharing a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo, Beckham, Scholes, and Gerrard, and the brutal realities of top-flight football. 

The lads dig into forgotten legacies, dressing room cliques, and Champions League glory, while Owen reflects on injuries, criticism, and what it takes to compete with the very best.

Expect candid stories from training bust-ups to iconic finals, plus the usual mix of laughs, tangents, and behind-the-scenes honesty only this pod delivers.

Chumbawamba 

00:00:00 – Opening banter: mascot forfeit, selfies, crossbar challenge at Farnham Town

00:06:02 – Sidwell’s Indian restaurant photo wall spotted by fans

00:11:28 – Predictions league table update (Crouch, Chris, Sids)

00:13:35 – Crouch recalls being ruthlessly told he was leaving Tottenham

00:17:12 – Owen’s teenage Golden Boot feats remembered

00:19:19 – Sponsored segment: City vs United derby odds and predictions

00:25:00 – Arsenal vs Forest preview and predictions

00:27:04 – Everton vs Villa preview and predictions

00:31:21 – Hargreaves enters – first meetings with Crouchy, Milk Cup memory

00:38:04 – First trial in Germany, arriving at Bayern aged 15

00:46:03 – Brutal Bayern training: bust-ups, tear-ups, winners only

00:47:14 – Manager Ottmar Hitzfeld’s advice: “They must hate you to respect you”

00:48:12 – Effenberg’s respect moment: “You’ll be my successor”

00:55:22 – Playing with Beckham, Scholes, Gerrard, Lampard – the impossible midfield balance

01:05:25 – Facing Zidane, Ronaldinho, and Brazil’s 2002 side

01:10:32 – 2001 Champions League Final at 20 years old

01:13:23 – Celebrations after winning Champions League (or lack of)

01:18:28 – Beating Chelsea and Barcelona with Manchester United

01:22:07 – Playing with Ronaldo: training habits and obsessive mindset

01:25:42 – United dressing room: Rooney, Scholes, Giggs, Tevez

01:30:15 – Ronaldo’s Ballon d’Or hunger – “he was obsessed with being the best”

01:33:02 – Why Ronaldo left United for Madrid

01:35:11 – Quickfire round: favourite stadiums, toughest opponents, best players

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Stack reflects on the chaos and camaraderie of his playing days, including infamous training ground bust-ups, dressing-room scraps, and wild fan encounters abroad. He also reveals his latest venture—organising a one-of-a-kind boxing night where ex-footballers swap the pitch for the ring, raising funds for charities close to his heart such as the Willow Foundation. 

Expect Stack’s infamously outrageous stories, brutal honesty, and the kind of behind-the-scenes insight only a journeyman goalkeeper with tales from Arsenal’s Invincibles to non-league can deliver.

Chumbawamba 

00:00:00 – Opening banter: moths, holidays & random chaos

00:09:52 – Alan Shearer vs. Crouchy on the golf course

00:16:40 – The lads debate VAR decisions & refereeing standards

00:24:18 – How player fines spiral out of control

00:29:14 – Graham Stack joins the show

00:30:00 – Stack explains his footballers’ boxing night idea

00:34:55 – The charity causes behind the boxing event

00:41:42 – Arsenal days: Invincibles training scraps & bust-ups

00:46:08 – Thierry Henry vs. Lauren fight story

00:49:15 – The “dark side” of Dennis Bergkamp

00:50:32 – Crouchy’s worst fight ever told

00:51:36 – Comparing modern goalkeepers to his era

00:53:21 – Stack’s career journeys: from Arsenal to Barnet & beyond

01:00:42 – Kerala Blasters: the madness of Indian football crowds

01:09:55 – Lower-league realities: brutal scraps & survival mode

01:17:38 – Crouchy recalls his nastiest on-pitch fight

01:24:12 – Final reflections & push for Stack’s charity boxing night

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(Chris’ audio improves after the 6 minute mark!)

From there, it’s classic chaos: Crouch’s dodgy pink headphones, festival stories, and the announcement of Pete’s a ridiculous forfeit…

The football chat gets lively with breakdowns of Liverpool’s comeback against Newcastle, predictions for Arsenal vs Liverpool, and reflections on stadium atmospheres – from dodgy sound systems to legendary announcers. The lads also go deep on traditions, Bovril vs modern food trends, and the unspoken bonds between fans who see each other every week but never exchange names.

Expect tangents on circular beds, waterbeds, half-time Coldplay gigs, and even hypothetical transfer “sliding doors” moments like Shearer at United or Gerrard at Chelsea.

It’s loose, funny, chaotic – and feels like being back in the pub with your mates.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Lads open remotely, Chris apologises for chaos.

00:01:36 – Chris reveals wife’s avocado accident and A&E trip.

00:04:05 – Pete talks about hosting Alex James’ Big Feastival.

00:07:16 – Forfeit revealed: mascot appearance at Farnham Town.

00:12:07 – Liverpool’s dramatic late comeback against Newcastle.

00:14:05 – Chat on Max Dalman’s debut and rising star potential.

00:15:34 – Paddy Power predictions: Liverpool vs Arsenal debate.

00:24:19 – Big shout: Burnley upset incoming?

00:29:16 – Stadium acoustics and dodgy sound systems.

00:34:14 – Fallen giants: Crouchy on quiet stadiums like Reading.

00:36:10 – Pre-match hype: Chelsea’s “blue carpet” and DJ.

00:39:15 – Worst away days: QPR’s cramped stands and pillars.

00:45:10 – The underrated job of stadium announcers.

00:55:12 – Mad idea: watching football from a stadium swimming pool.

00:59:01 – Campaign to bring Bovril back for kids.

01:03:27 – Fans who see each other weekly but never ask names.

01:12:16 – Sliding doors: Shearer at United, Gerrard at Chelsea.

01:16:25 – Chris’ new bed arrives mid-recording.

01:22:03 – Throwback to chaotic, boozy Covid-era pods.

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Pete relives opening-day nightmares, bizarre pre-match routines, and superstitions about kits and boots, while Chris and Sids share the fan’s perspective on renewing season tickets, spotting familiar characters in the stands, and suffering the agony of “that one voice” in the crowd that cuts through everything.

We also hear about disastrous goal celebrations, iconic supporters who deserve cult hero status, and whether football has gone too far with grip socks and fashionable penalties.

It’s all pre-season nostalgia, outrageous stories, and plenty of laughs as the boys gear up for another season.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Pete’s return and Oasis in Dublin story

00:06:17 – First impressions of Villa vs Newcastle opening-day clash

00:07:42 – Brighton v Fulham result and Pete’s league bragging rights

00:12:07 – Sunderland and Leeds back in the Premier League spotlight

00:14:02 – Being alone vs family life balance

00:17:12 – Hilarious story of sneaking over the gate

00:21:42 – The speculation around players clapping fans and transfer rumours

00:25:35 – Pete on West Ham’s struggles and survival battles

00:29:23 – Big weekend preview: Man City vs Spurs

00:42:29 – Pre-season discussion officially begins

00:47:06 – Pete’s nightmare opening day at Stoke City

00:49:03 – Getting battered at Stamford Bridge by Deco’s Chelsea

00:52:11 – The fan who haunted Pete every week at Spurs

00:55:15 – Season ticket traditions and football friendships

01:03:22 – Stories of players injured during wild goal celebrations

01:08:58 – Pete’s infamous failed roly-poly celebration unearthed

01:18:05 – Rant on grip socks, referees, and fashionable penalties

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Pete, Chris, and Sids dive into Luke’s rapid journey, from his first throws as a kid to competing — and winning — on the biggest stages.

Luke talks candidly about dealing with sudden fame, staying grounded with his mates, meeting sporting heroes like Sir Alex Ferguson and Wayne Rooney, and the surreal moment he took the World Championship trophy to Old Trafford.

Plus, we hear about his love for KP nuts, his driving theory test nerves, and the mindset tricks that keep him calm at the oche. Expect big laughs, surprising confessions, and a few dartboard challenges thrown in for good measure.

We also catch up on the latest transfers, our first week of predictions, and issue a brief reminder to Pete that he has an outstanding IOU on a forfeit…

Oh it’s good to be back.

Chumbawamba 

00:00:00 – Back from summer break; lads catch up and talk about the new podcast format.

00:04:16 – Sad news: Samira restaurant closes, with funny and nostalgic stories from visits.

00:09:29 – Transfer gossip kicks off – Sunderland’s announcement video, player knowledge, and awkward intros.

00:12:05 – Jack Grealish to Everton rumours and how the system could suit him.

00:14:33 – Crystal Palace discussion: key players, Conference League drama, and unfair rulings.

00:17:12 – Will Hughes shout-out and Conference League chances.

00:18:06 – Predictions segment starts with Arsenal v Man United and Tucker’s 19 involvement.

00:23:01 – Debate over managers coaching from opposite touchlines.

00:26:21 – Tucker’s 19 predictions revealed for upcoming fixtures.

00:28:05 – Villa v Newcastle preview and more predictions.

00:34:21 – Brighton v Fulham predictions before Luke Littler joins.

00:35:54 – Luke Littler arrives – warm welcome and first dart throws with the lads.

00:37:26 – Luke on going from pub darts to global fame and dealing with attention.

00:41:24 – How Luke copes with media, stays grounded, and avoids showing frustration.

00:43:00 – Meeting sporting heroes – Rooney, Ferguson, and surreal fan moments.

00:46:05 – Luke’s early days in darts, playing pub leagues from the age of 9.

00:50:16 – Talking favourite legs, nine-darters, and the mental edge in competition.

00:56:09 – Life on tour: food, travel, and the realities of the darts circuit.

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Henri gets candid about a life-changing diagnosis—testicular cancer—and opens up on how he discovered it, why he kept it quiet during his career, and how football dressing room culture shaped his response. In a powerful, funny, and refreshingly honest chat, Henri explains the moment he realised something was wrong, the speed of his surgery, and how football banter helped him process it all.

The lads also dive into Henri’s career journey through Arsenal’s elite youth system, wild loan spells at Scunthorpe and Norwich, and his glory years at Forest. There’s even time to talk about robot lawn mowers, silent discos, and how Henri went from footballer to founder of Grass Gains, the fertiliser brand making waves in Premier League stadiums and home gardens alike.

Stick around to hear some top-class football nostalgia, locker room laughs, and the kind of heartfelt real talk that this podcast delivers best.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Intro

02:30 – Crouchfest at Glastonbury?

06:00 – Henri Lansbury’s Arsenal roots and elite youth training

13:00 – Loan life at Scunthorpe: “Where the f*** is Scunthorpe?”

20:30 – Training on a farmer’s field with rats

24:10 – Life-changing moment: discovering the lump

25:40 – Immediate surgery and hiding the truth from his club

26:50 – The football banter that helped him heal

28:30 – Why he didn’t tell anyone and why he’s speaking now

34:20 – Lansbury’s best football years: Forest and Villa

38:00 – The unexpected rise of Grass Gains fertiliser

41:30 – Supplying professional stadiums (secretly)

45:00 – Billy Davies’ paranoia and man management

47:20 – Jack Grealish at Villa vs now: “He just took the piss!”

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Chris discusses his injury from a rogue five-year-old’s high five, Steve shares his story about proposing again on his 20th wedding anniversary, and Crouchy flexes his new golf trophy win, sparking a movement to secure him VIP parking across the UK.

But it’s the main debate that steals the show—“has football officially lost the plot?” The team deep dive into everything that grinds their gears about the modern game: players filming with phones on the pitch, soulless shirt sponsors, managers refusing to adapt tactics, and the death of spontaneity in football moments thanks to VAR. 

Plus, we use AI to generate Sids a FAKE girlfriend in the Chumbawumbar… trust us, this one's a belter.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Reunion and travel debreif

01:04 – Steve’s second wedding proposal

08:22 – Chris’s bizarre injury from a child

09:00 – Crouchy wins a golf tournament (and calls for VIP parking)

12:51 – Episode theme: “The Game’s Gone”

14:02 – Has VAR killed the magic of football?

16:57 – Rant about players filming with phones on the pitch

22:14 – Fake AI girlfriend?!

25:26 – Financial Fair Play and club punishments

28:09 – Selling homegrown players to game the system

33:11 – Why do all managers now play the same tactics?

39:06 – Crouchy wants the return of the magic sponge

45:03 – Throw-ins vs. kick-ins: the lads reimagine the game

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From youth football rejection to that unforgettable Cruyff turn goal at Euro 2016, Hal opens up about his rollercoaster of a career—one that includes two ACL ruptures, founding a multi-million pound wellness brand, and becoming Wales’ unlikely hero on the global stage.

The lads dig deep into Hal’s journey, how his homemade turmeric shots went from his dad’s blender to supermarket shelves, and why inflammation might be the root of most modern-day health issues.

There’s talk of brutal Premier League realities, the dressing room dynamics no one sees, and how football still fails players when it comes to mental health.

Plus, what it’s really like being a boot boy for the one and only Steve Sidwell, why David Ginola was tight at Christmas, and the story behind how a promised £50-a-goal bonus proved surprisingly lucrative for a young Robson-Kanu.

It's a brutally honest, hilarious, and inspiring insight into a career that's anything but ordinary.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Introduction

02:39 – Hal explains the brutal knee injuries that nearly ended his career

05:31 – How a homemade turmeric blend made Hal pain-free in 6 weeks

10:22 – Discovering other turmeric drinks were “glorified apple juice”

13:05 – The transition from footballer to founder of The Turmeric Co

18:14 – Arsenal rejection: Hal’s emotional first career setback

21:08 – Why boot boys mattered and how that’s now lost in modern football

25:17 – Going head-to-head with Coca-Cola: Hal’s startup battles the giants

27:19 – “The Wales of wellness” – Euro 2016 and the underdog mentality

35:08 – The legacy of Gary Speed and changing Welsh football forever

38:36 – Breaking down that Euro 2016 goal vs Belgium—step by step

44:18 – The hidden sacrifices of being a professional footballer

47:02 – Depression in football: “There’s more than in any other industry”

55:00 – What’’s Gareth Bale really like?

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With a career spanning over five decades, Martin reflects on iconic moments behind the mic – from “Collymore closing in!” to Aguero’s title-winning goal. He shares the unseen prep behind a commentator’s job, how he once nearly turned down the TV gig entirely, and the surreal reality of being more recognised for his voice than his face.

Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dig into Tyler’s personal story: from his grassroots beginnings, non-league coaching adventures, close friendships with legendary managers, and why even now, aged 78, he’s still chasing energy and the joy of football.

It’s a nostalgic, surprisingly emotional, and often hilarious look at the man behind some of football’s most spine-tingling moments.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Intro

01:30 – Martin Tyler reflects on first meeting Crouch during Youth Cup

04:00 – Ron Atkinson’s phone call about teenage Crouchy

06:30 – Tyler’s first football memory: Woking in 1953

08:30 – Nearly turning down a career in television

10:40 – “Collymore closing in!” and Aguero’s title winner

17:00 – Why Tyler still does all his own research

25:00 – On staying neutral and reacting to big moments

33:00 – Sir Alex Ferguson calls him at home after Sunderland match

41:00 – Working with Thomas Frank & the beauty of access

45:00 – Tyler’s favourite football day: Woking at Wembley and Blackburn’s title

51:00 – Still chasing the energy: Tyler on love, ageing, and staying relevant

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Mikel opens up about everything: from the infamous tackle Crouchy dished out on him, to going toe-to-toe with Roy Keane in Manchester, Mourinho’s ruthless tactics, and why he turned down Manchester United after signing with them.

The lads dive into Mikel’s explosive transfer saga—complete with missing persons reports and undercover meetings with Roman Abramovich—his unfiltered take on the corruption in African football, and the moment he personally funded a flight for Nigeria’s Olympic squad to keep their dreams alive.

You’ll hear stories about Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, Mo Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, and why Mourinho made Salah cry. This one’s full of heavyweight moments from one of the coolest heads ever to grace a football pitch.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Introduction

03:00 – Power of podcasting and reconnecting with football friends

00:04:00 – Peter Crouch apologises for the worst tackle he’s ever made

00:08:00 – Mikel reflects on the brutal Chelsea vs Liverpool battles

00:12:00 – Training ground fights at Chelsea and Kalou vs Ballack bust-up

00:16:00 – Mourinho's demand: “Defend your teammates—or else”

00:18:00 – Mourinho breaks Mo Salah: “He started crying in the dressing room”

00:20:00 – “Mourinho sent me to train with the reserves”

00:26:00 – Mikel’s kidnap story and smuggling out of Norway

00:33:00 – Roman Abramovich’s undercover meeting with Mikel

00:35:00 – Winning AFCON for Nigeria and the pressure from the entire country

00:43:00 – “I paid for our Olympic team’s flight myself”

00:46:00 – Mikel’s Champions League final: “I bossed that midfield”

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With producer Jamie stepping in as quizmaster, Pete, Chris, and Sids are thrown into a whirlwind of Premier League trivia, bizarre football stats, and the kind of curveball questions that make you question everything you thought you knew about the beautiful game.

But in true pod fashion, it’s far from plain sailing. There's chaos over pancake maths, debates about walking stats, a very public golfing humiliation, and an absolutely mental story involving a premier league legend gifting Chris Stark’s mum some cheese (yes, really).

There are shoutouts to podcast icon Tucker’s 19, beefs with rival podcasts, and even a passionate debate on gas vs. charcoal.

Play along, keep score, and let us know in the comments how you did. But be warned—some of these questions will do you in.

Chumbawamba 

02:25 – the golf swing fail seen ‘round the internet.

07:03 – The surprise quiz episode.

00:08:11 – Are quizzes… erotic?

00:09:43 – Quiz begins: Who kept a clean sheet against Liverpool?

00:14:13 – 3 clean sheets leaves the lads stumped

00:20:03 – “Tucker’s 19” becomes an elite in-joke.

00:23:07 – Revealing the Premier League’s top walker…

00:26:05 – Who is the slowest player in the league?

00:30:02 – Can you trigger a speed camera on foot?

00:42:24 – The UK eats HOW many pancakes in one day?!

00:46:11 – Chris reveals who used to send his mum cheese.

00:52:49 – Listener idea: Golden Goal with a twist – remove a player every 3 minutes!

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The two dive deep into the moments that defined their journeys together: transfers that almost didn’t happen, career-saving confidence boosts, Premier League relegation battles, Champions League highs, and Redknapp's unique man-management style that helped turn raw talent into England internationals.

They share stories of Defoe, Modrić, Bale, Di Canio, and the changing face of football management, from player recruitment to youth development.

It’s a laugh-filled, honest, and nostalgic look at the beautiful game, and a heartfelt tribute to the managers and father figures who shape careers—and lives, thanks to Courvoisier! Please drink responsibly.

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00:00 – Introducing the Courvoisier Father’s Day Special

02:00 – Golf with Tony Pulis

03:07 – Crouch = Basketball Player?

04:23 – Premier League Struggles

08:14 – England Calling

12:04 – Champions League Qualification

14:10 – Sent Off in Madrid

20:26 – Modern Football Rant

25:05 – Academy Disconnect

27:41 – Signing Di Canio

28:20 – The Bournemouth Revolution

32:30 – Signing off

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The boys reminisce over iconic commercials—from the Carlsberg Sunday League masterpiece to Owen’s iconic Dubai helicopter advert—and question whether footballers should ever really act again.

Crouchy shares tales from the set with Fabregas and Anelka, while the lads dissect Cristiano Ronaldo’s truly bewildering Shopee ad and discuss the genius of Burger King's Stevenage FIFA hack.

We also hear from listeners: should clubs pick players based on acting skills? And what really is the greatest beer of all time? Airport beer? Train beer? Christmas Guinness? The debate gets rowdy, nostalgic, and weirdly emotional.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – The Glastonbury news incident…

00:02:40 – The saga of “Bugger Me Thrice” continues

00:04:44 – Crouchy introduces the footballers-in-adverts theme

00:05:42 – Carlsberg's legendary Sunday League ad breakdown

00:10:12 – Crouchy’s FIFA Street cover story

00:11:12 – Crouchy’s Pringles ad story w/ Fabregas, Kuyt, & Anelka

00:15:04 – The lads’ marketing brainstorm for the podcast

00:18:17 – That Michale Owen ad breakdown

00:20:30 – Giggs, Evra & Rooney: accidentally hilarious wine advert

00:23:36 – Jamie Vardy’s Thai stadium commercial

00:27:26 – How Beckham changed footballer endorsements forever

00:43:00 – The greatest beer of all time debate gets real

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The episode dives into the emotional rollercoaster of the last day of the Premier League season—from the bizarre to the biblical—as Crouchy opens up about the powerful Eriksen moment at Old Trafford and reflects on his final days as a footballer.

The banter is at its peak as Crouchy faces a dreaded forfeit for finishing bottom of the league. With suggestions ranging from being a Premier League mascot to becoming a shop window mannequin, the podcast leans into full chaos mode.

There's also a touching tribute to Gary Lineker’s final Match of the Day appearance, a cheeky analysis at Wayne Lineker's managerial legacy, and even some poetic thoughts on football retirement.

Plus: Tucker’s 19 becomes an internet cult hero, Inter vs PSG predictions get wild, and the lads debate the weirdest and most humiliating forfeits ever submitted.

And yes—Sidwell might already be on the beach.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – A heartfelt message to Liverpool following tragic events

01:42 – Sidwell accused of “going to the beach early”

02:19 – Wayne Lineker dubbed “second best club manager”

03:56 – Emotional tribute to Gary Lineker’s Match of the Day exit

07:03 – Crouchy suggests live final-day coverage next season

08:04 – The boldest Liverpool fan stunt at Old Trafford

09:07 – Crouch’s “biblical” moment watching Christian Eriksen

12:00 – Crouch reflects on his own football retirement

14:37 – Prediction League results: who takes the forfeit?

18:06 – Forfeit ideas: from mannequins to mascots

21:14 – Champions League final banter & predictions

35:05 – Listeners’ wildest forfeit suggestions get revealed

38:00 – It’s time to say goodbye…

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On this very special episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids make a pilgrimage to the stately home of none other than Sir Rod Stewart—rock legend, model train aficionado, and die-hard Celtic fan.

Recorded inside Rod’s private gym and overlooking his personal football pitch, this episode is a goldmine of outrageous stories and charming confessions. From Elton John gifting him a Rembrandt painting, to the infamous drunken Scottish Cup draw, Rod holds nothing back.

He opens up about his lifelong love affair with football, his competitive friendship with Elton, and how his model railway obsession helps him stay grounded (and vocally fit!) while touring the world.

Whether he’s reminiscing about pitch invasions at Wembley, revealing the secrets behind his Vegas shows, or naughty 70's antics, this is Rod Stewart at his most raw and relatable.

Chumbawamba

00:00 – The lads arrive at Rod’s house

00:57 – First glimpses into Rod’s estate, football pitch, and gym setup.

02:25 – Rod arrives

05:04 – Rod’s football upbringing, trial at Brentford, and passion for the game.

07:10 – Competitive Christmases with Sir Elton John

11:17 – Rod’s sprint training

12:00 – The iconic drunken Scottish Cup draw explained.

14:11 – His dad turning off England’s World Cup win—Scottish loyalties run deep.

21:11 – Recounting the pitch invasion at Wembley in 1977.

25:50 – Singing in front of the Queen and Prince Philip.

31:13 – Rod’s touring secrets, including building train factories in hotel rooms.

35:24 – How “Maggie May” accidentally became a worldwide hit.

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From traditional Irish pub singalongs and mysterious ‘dark diary’ golf trips, to Rod Stewart’s house tour, this episode has it all. The lads dish out wild Premier League predictions, reflect on Crystal Palace’s emotional FA Cup win, and debate the fate of Ipswich and Everton.

There’s banner tributes, Sean Dyche's tactical accuracy, and a Crystal Palace moment that brought everyone to tears. Plus, the crew finally settles on the one prediction source to trust… (shoutout to @tucker19) Who will be doing the forfeit?

📺 CHAPTERS

00:00 – That Friday Pod

03:26 – The ‘Rodcast’ Is Coming

06:25 – The Premier League Predictions Table Gets Tense

09:00 – Crystal Palace FA Cup Glory

13:26 – Sean Dyche’s Prophecy Came True

15:37 – Goodbye to Goodison Park

17:38 – Forest v Chelsea: The Missionary Derby

21:45 – tucker19: A Legend is Born

25:53 – Can Ipswich Pull Off a Miracle?

30:28 – Final Bets

33:20 – Wrap-Up

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Crouchy reminisces about intense training sessions in Swiss mountains, awkward dressing room introductions after summer transfers, and the chaos of sneaking out for that cheeky “lads trip” before your partner notices.

Sids reveals the behind-the-scenes stress of holiday planning as a footballer, including dodging club fines, wild weddings in June, and dealing with furious managers missing out on top-ten bonuses.

There’s barbecue chat, dodgy decking drama, “Big Brother” moments via home surveillance, and even a hysterical pitch for the next podcast-branded spirit: Bonfire Spiced Rum.

From backyard grill battles to full-blown football psychology and summer transfers, this episode is your perfect companion for pre-season nostalgia and post-season relief.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – BBQ Battles Begin

04:00 – Wayne Bridge’s Green Egg Saga

05:00 – Chris vs. House Viewers

10:00 – ‘On the Beach’ Mindset & End-of-Season Slump

13:00 – Did They Deliberately Miss Europe?

18:00 – Lads Trips, Weddings, and the June Chaos

23:00 – Pre-Season Training Camps: Brutal or Bliss?

27:00 – Football’s Mental Toll & Needing to Escape

30:00 – Holiday Interrupted: Crouch’s Liverpool Call

32:00 – Moving Clubs, Nervous Dressing Rooms, and School Flashbacks

36:00 – Bonfire Spiced Rum

40:00 – Two Pucks in Football & The Conclave XI

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Pete, Sids and Chris weigh up silverware vs second place, and whether finishing runners-up in the league without a trophy holds a candle to lifting something in Europe — even if it comes with a 17th place finish. The Arsenal-Spurs dynamic is shifting, and the boys aren’t sitting on the fence.

Away from the football, there’s plenty of nonsense… we get stories of seagull muggings in Cornwall, monkeys raiding hotel fridges, and Chris’ recent dolphin safari. Plus, one listener’s mum is not letting him attend Spurs’ potential big night, and the pod receives its first ever official fishmonger application.

To top it all off, there's a very serious warning: never go full ‘Rod’ unless you’re medically cleared.

Chumbawamba 

00:02:00 – Chris’ dolphin safari?! 🐬

00:03:30 – Seagull madness in Cornwall🍦

00:06:05 – Monkeys raiding fridges 🐒

00:07:00 – Pack of dogs chase story in Tuscany 🐕

00:11:00 – Forest owner storms pitch – what really happened? ⚽️

00:13:00 – Chairman emotions and losing control during big games 😤

00:17:35 – Arsenal’s top-two meltdown and Premier League madness 🔥

00:21:00 – “Parading of the Wives” – last home game madness 👩‍👧‍👦

00:24:00 – Listener: Fishmonger wants to sponsor the pod 🐟

00:34:45 – “96 shirt instead of 69” and the upside-down debate 🔄

00:37:00 – Listener asks for permission to watch Spurs glory live 📺

00:40:00 – “Never go full Rod” – finger-breaking story 🤕

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From awkward handshakes and cultural greeting rituals to the ultimate pub chat: could a relegation playoff transform the Premier League? The lads unpack a genius listener suggestion for turning end-of-season misery into box office gold.

They also spotlight a football league where weight loss adds goals, discuss the tragicomic reality of football freestyle stars not making it pro, and weigh in on Arsenal’s growing rep for “Spursiness.” There’s a heartfelt moment too, as a listener shares how Chris’s cancer story helped during his own diagnosis—reminding everyone to check their balls.

With a powerful mix of humour, nostalgia, and top-tier pub debate, this is a classic “messages” episode—and maybe the start of a Premier League revolution.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Cognac-fuelled kickoff

00:04:34 – Meeting Harry Redknapp & the evolution of the handshake

00:10:27 – Listener Jack invents relegation playoffs

00:14:16 – “Walk past a mirror of shame” – brutal ideas for playoff losers

00:22:18 – Weight loss football leagues: genius motivation and brilliant team names

00:25:00 – “Ballers” vs real footballers: the truth behind freestyle stars not making it pro

00:29:10 – Peter and Sids’ unplayable 5-a-side legends

00:32:35 – Joe Taylor: the non-league striker outscoring Haaland

00:35:56 – Are Arsenal more Spursy than Spurs?

00:39:00 – The All or Nothing curse: how documentaries changed Arsenal's rep

00:40:13 – Listener’s cancer diagnosis inspired by Chris Stark’s story

00:51:00 – The Sandwich XI

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Chris unpacks the sacking of Tom Cleverley at Watford and the brutal cycle of losing the dressing room, before the boys weigh in on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s now officially confirmed Real Madrid move, the emotional weight of leaving your boyhood club, and how it plays out among loyal fans.

From wild predictions and Wolves’ revival to Oktoberfest fantasies and Jamie Vardy’s hilarious whistle blow, this is one to enjoy sat back with a Cognac - with your families very well regarded. 

Plus, there’s a Gogglebox moment with Unai Emery watching the pod while prepping for match day… you’ve got to hear it to believe it.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Cognac Fridays begin with a bang

00:58 – Tom Cleverley’s Watford exit sparks emotional debate

02:52 – Chris opens up on receiving a message from Tom during tough times

06:01 – Trent’s Real Madrid move – reactions from a Liverpool POV

10:19 – Crouchy reflects on Trent’s contribution to Liverpool’s rise

12:06 – Unai Emery watches the pod to prep for his match – wild moment

15:32 – Jamie Vardy blows ref’s whistle – tactical genius or foul play?

16:52 – Oktoberfest plans - Peter Crouch in Lederhosen?

20:25 – This week’s predictions with plenty of twists

30:01 – 100 seagulls vs 1 wolf debate

33:12 – New forfeit ideas: Rename your house after the winner?!

38:32 – Double-row van sighting: the Matrix of motor vehicles

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From prison time to on-field battles, Duncan shares jaw-dropping stories from his time in the game—headbutts, red cards, and what it was really like behind the scenes at Goodison Park. He opens up about managing Everton, the modern player, and his scariest moments on and off the pitch.

Chumbawamba 

00:00 – Prepping for Big Dunc

02:14 – Duncan Ferguson Joins the Pod

03:10 – Growing Up Fighting in Stirling

06:12 – Becoming Britain’s Most Expensive Teenager

09:40 – The ‘Headbutt’ That Landed Him in Jail.

13:20 – What Prison Was Really Like

16:58 – Why He Fell in Love with Everton

20:45 – He Turned Down Who?!

24:33 – Becoming Everton Manager

29:05 – Forest Green Rovers & Learning as a Gaffer

33:10 – Football Has Changed... But Has He?

37:42 – When Burglars Picked the Wrong House

41:20 – Toughest Opponents & Dressing Room Chaos

46:02 – Legacy, Regrets & Big Dunc’s Final Word

1:01:00 – Wrapping Up the Madness

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