Episodes

  • John Obi Mikel: The Secret United Transfer Turned Kidnapping NIGHTMARE
    Jun 18 2025

    On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are joined by Nigerian football icon John Obi Mikel—AFCON & Champions League winner, Olympic medalist, and a legend of Chelsea’s golden era.


    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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    56 mins
  • Can You Beat Us at This IMPOSSIBLE Premier League Quiz?
    Jun 11 2025

    On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads are let loose on a (questionable) pub quiz, taking on the ultimate test of football knowledge—and things go completely off-script.


    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


    02:25the 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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    53 mins
  • BONUS: Harry Redknapp Reveals the Biggest PROBLEM in Modern Football - Brought To You By Courvoisier
    Jun 9 2025

    AD | In this very special Father’s Day bonus episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, made possible by Courvoisier, Peter Crouch is joined solo by his mentor, former boss, and true father figure in football - the legendary football manager Harry Redknapp. From Spurs, Portsmouth, and Southampton, Harry managed Crouchy across three decades of his career.


    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.


    Chumbawamba


    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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    33 mins
  • These HILARIOUS Footballer Adverts Will Leave You Speechless…
    Jun 4 2025

    On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Chris (with Sids still on the beach) dive headfirst into the hilarious and often cringe world of footballers in adverts. From Crouchy’s proudest Pringles moment to the beauty of the Jamie Vardy Thailand ad, nothing is off limits.


    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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    50 mins
  • Final Day DRAMA and Forfeit FEARS - It’s Time To Say Goodbye…
    May 30 2025

    In this season’s final Friday episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris Stark, and a not-so-present Steve Sidwell round off the Prediction League with drama, controversy, and heartfelt reflection.


    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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    39 mins
  • Rod Stewart's Glastonbury EXCLUSIVE and Elton's MULTI-MILLION Dollar Gift!
    May 28 2025

    It’s the Rodcast baby.


    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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    42 mins
  • Is Crystal Palace’s FA Cup Win the BEST Football Moment of the Year?
    May 23 2025

    In this Friday edition of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Chris Stark, Steve Sidwell, and Peter Crouch return from a boozy golf break and jump straight into the chaos of final-day football madness.


    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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    35 mins
  • Football’s WILDEST Holiday Stories – “We Were Told to Miss Europe on Purpose!”
    May 21 2025

    On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids embrace the upcoming off-season mood and dive headfirst into all things holiday mode.


    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.


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    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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    44 mins