On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads sit down with Premier League and England goalkeeping legend Joe Hart for an unbelievably honest, funny and revealing chat about the wildest moments of his career. From the chaotic early days at Manchester City and their takeover era, to the surreal Aguero title-winner scenes, Joe takes us inside the dressing room, the pressure, and the mentality of surviving as a top-level No.1.

He opens up on the brutal moment Pep Guardiola told him he wasn’t part of the new City vision, the emotional rollercoaster of being England’s first-choice keeper, and the madness of shooting sessions with Beckham, Rooney, Gerrard, Lampard and Crouchy himself. The lads also go deep on team culture, loans, being replaced, punditry life, and even why goalkeepers should be allowed to wear hats again.

And of course, there are stories from the 2010 World Cup dartboard battles, arguments with Declan Rice, and Joe’s new extreme-challenge podcast. Let us know in the comments — what would YOU have done in Joe’s position when Pep arrived?

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00:00 – England negativity & international break chat

00:08:58 – Joe Hart introduced; 2010 World Cup darts stories

00:13:36 – Quick-fire round: stadiums, managers & teammates

00:18:34 – Goalkeeper hats, towels & old-school traditions

00:36:02 – The Man City takeover & Robinho signing shock

00:37:24 – Loan to Birmingham; rivalry with Shay Given

00:38:02 – Paddy Power’s Big Weekend Fixture and predictions break

00:45:16 – Becoming City No.1 with Shay Given on the bench

00:51:14 – Pep Guardiola arrives & drops Joe Hart

00:52:53 – Joe explains talking with Pep afterwards

00:54:40 – Aguero moment & iconic celebration behind the scenes

00:59:30 – Title-winning night & surreal Man United awards

01:01:19 – Being England No.1 & dealing with constant changes

01:05:41 – England shooting sessions with elite attackers

01:23:48 – Working on Match of the Day as a pundit

01:25:39 – Joe Hart’s new podcast & the “mind over everything” concept

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Steve are joined by two of football’s most iconic gaffers — Tony Pulis and Mick McCarthy.

Between them, they’ve seen it all: Premier League survival battles, international tournaments, and the changing face of English football. The lads dig deep into what it really means to be a manager — from adapting your tactics to your players, to dealing with the press, to that gut-wrenching moment when you know “the game’s gone.”

Tony opens up about his no-nonsense days at Stoke, why long grass was a tactical weapon, and the dark art of winning ugly. Mick recalls his highs with Ireland, his time at Wolves, and the unforgettable press conference moment that went viral for all the wrong reasons. Together, they share hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, harsh truths about modern football, and surprisingly tender reflections on what they miss — and don’t miss — about life in the dugout.

It’s a masterclass in management, packed with wisdom, wit, and a few classic gaffer blow-ups. Strap in for old-school honesty and some brilliant football nostalgia — and let us know in the comments… has the game really gone?

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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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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Sids, and Chris sit down with Mary Earps — 2022 Euros winner with England’s Lionesses, World Cup finalist, and Golden Glove winner — for an incredibly raw and inspiring chat.

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.

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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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