Podcasts by That Peter Crouch Podcast

That Podcast Transfer from 2022-03-31T12:41

Crouchy and Chris are back at the Samrat for a big announcement and the usual nonsense. Mr Islam helps with some promo and Peter talks about an emotive issue for the first time.

That SHYSTERS Awards Ceremony from 2021-05-26T00:05

Making a return to the Samrat, Peter, Chris and Tom host the inaugural Shysters celebrating the best acts of ‘housery’ nominated by the listeners.

There’s a very special guest to kick thi...

That Nominations Episode from 2021-05-19T00:05

Peter, Chris and Tom lay out their plans for the SHYSTERS awards ceremony and go through the best listener messages for the final time this series.

Ryan Shawcross, anti-doping officials an...

That Mark Noble Episode from 2021-05-12T00:05

West Ham legend Mark Noble joins Peter, Chris and Tom to discuss Eggy Boff, playing under David Moyes and the Premier League Captains’ WhatsApp group.

The boys discuss West Ham’s ‘Parched...

That SHAFTAs Launch Party from 2021-05-05T00:05

Peter, Chris and Tom get together to plan the inaugural SHAFTAs which will take them back to the Samrat and aims to celebrate ingenious acts of skulduggery in all walks of life.

They name...

That Patrick Bamford Episode from 2021-04-28T00:05

Leeds' Patrick Bamford joins the pod as the first guest since Crouchy and the boys visited Kensington Palace. Chris and Tom try to work out how they’d cope working with Marcelo Bielsa and Patric...

That Messages Episode from 2021-04-21T00:05

After reaching uncharted territory this series it’s time to reset. Crouchy and the boys want to devote this episode to best contributions from the listeners.

You’ll learn about footballer...

That Club Staff Episode from 2021-04-14T00:05

Crouchy shines a light on the more unfashionable roles at a Premier League football club including the press officer, the physio and the assistant manager. Chris makes a huge pledge to Peter, an...

That Hotels Episode from 2021-04-07T00:05

Crouchy tells us what really happens when an entire football team pitches up at a hotel. From issues with wi-fi, strict managers banning things from the kitchen and players who crash weddings, h...

That Set-Pieces Episode from 2021-03-31T00:05

Deemed by some as an ‘ugly’ way to score a goal, it’s our job to highlight the beauty of a set-piece.

Crouchy describes how much work goes into them, the different roles everyone plays an...

That Centre-Forwards Episode from 2021-03-24T01:05

This is the episode where Crouchy hopes to persuade Tom, Chris and everyone listening that playing up front is the most difficult position to play.

The long-awaited billboard is finally in...

That Rivalries Episode from 2021-03-17T01:05

There are rivalries everywhere in football; local derbies, competition for places and battles between managers all contribute to the game’s biggest rivalries. Crouchy discusses why strikers all ...

That Stats Episode from 2021-03-10T01:05

Peter Crouch details how stats and analysis have become ingrained in football, which results in players taking a huge interest in how their data is interpreted. The boys analyse some of Crouchy’...

That Entourage Episode from 2021-03-03T01:05

Crouchy and the boys discuss the key players in a footballer’s entourage. From mates on the payroll to family members helping out, you’ll hear about it all.

Plus the vital role of a ‘Play...

That Youth Team Episode from 2021-02-24T01:05

Crouchy describes what a young player goes through in order to make it to the top, how David Ginola helped out and why garage tunes were so important.

The boys set themselves a new implaus...

That Milestone Episode from 2021-02-17T01:05

The boys are back with their fifth series of the pod and take the opportunity to catch up after six months apart. Crouchy had his 40th birthday, so there's discussion about how a footballer shou...

Big News - Series Five incoming from 2021-02-10T16:19

It's been a long time coming but the boys are back (stronger) with an announcement about Series 5 and Crouchy promises to bring a bit of 'sunshine' into everyone's life.

That Prince William Episode from 2020-07-29T00:05

In a scenario almost impossible to imagine at the inception of this podcast, the boys head to Kensington Palace to eat Samrat samosas with the Duke of Cambridge. Slightly overawed and in inappro...

WFH: Pub Finale (brief) update from 2020-07-22T00:05

A week before the pub finale, this update from Crouchy may not give you confidence that he can deliver - but have we ever let you down before?

WFH: Moats, Lucinda Pool and Mr Tumble from 2020-07-15T00:05

Can the boys get back in the pub? Should doors be abandoned? And should Crouchy invest in a moat? Plus find out if we have found the nation's youngest Ian.

WFH: With Theo Walcott from 2020-07-08T00:05

Crouchy's former England teammate Theo Walcott joins the pod. Hear about why a camcorder played such a big role in his first World Cup squad and why he had to turn down a role in a Harry Potter ...

WFH: Beckham, Sweden and Bango from 2020-07-01T00:05

Among the perils of working from home, Crouchy reveals why Wayne Rooney went in goal for David Beckham, his escapades during a Swedish summer and there's news of a Bango in Angola

WFH: With Sean Dyche from 2020-06-24T00:05

Crouchy's old gaffer reveals how he signed Peter for Burnley whilst at a festival, discusses the time he gave Danny Dyer a team-talk and the boys attempt to make up a new name.

WFH: With Louis Theroux and Liam Gallagher from 2020-06-17T00:05

Louis Theroux & Liam Gallagher help the boys return from their mid-season break. There's discussion on American swingers, rock 'n roll athletes and a Premier League manager's XI. Crouchy lau...

WFH: The 16th Chapel from 2020-06-09T23:01

Many thought it could never be done, but all of Crouchy's hard work during the break has paid off. The Roy Keane gallery is now a reality. The boys take stock of their achievement and wonder whe...

WFH: With Tony Pulis from 2020-05-21T23:01

Tony Pulis joins the pod to chat the reason behind the cap and how he discovered Rory Delap’s long throw. Plus the plans for the Roy Keane gallery take the next step.

WFH: Banksy, the 'pre-assists' and Capello returns from 2020-05-19T23:01

Crouchy is adamant football doesn't need the concept of a 'pre-assist', the boys discuss their dumping technique and Will Hughes ensures the return of Fabio Capello to the pod.

WFH: With Harry Redknapp from 2020-05-14T23:01

Crouchy's former gaffer joins the boys to become the first manager on the pod. They chat Harry's hobbies, signing Tony Pulis and his dream to buy a football club.

WFH: Football's Faceless Men from 2020-05-12T23:01

We know Crouchy takes the art of scoring goals very seriously but what happens when the 'Faceless men' try and take them off you? Plus there's more Roy Keane gallery entrants.

WFH: With Andy Robertson from 2020-05-07T23:01

'Robbo' becomes the first outfield player on the pod. There's tales about his first job at M&S, the fastest player in the Premier League and his battles with Lionel Messi.

WFH: The Roy Keane Gallery from 2020-05-05T23:01

Susie Dent and Annie Mac are helping the boys work from home for another pod where they discuss football's top five 'hackers', more linguistic dilemmas and Big Sam's sofa.

WFH: With Ben Foster from 2020-04-30T23:01

The Watford 'keeper details how he went from Cafe Rouge to Manchester United. There's chat about Tony Pulis, Fabio Capello and the moment you know your United career is over.

WFH: Crufts with Capello from 2020-04-28T23:12

There's another shirt from Crouchy's collection plus Theo Walcott’s first World Cup, Gary Neville’s Liverpool builders, how Fabio Capello is helping train the new dog and a linguistic conundrum....

WFH: With Kasper Schmeichel from 2020-04-23T23:01

Kasper Schmeichel tells Crouchy which 'keeper never dived in training, reveals the Pod's first foreign 'Parched' and the surprises lurking behind Nigel Pearson's tough exterior.

WFH: Marking the 'mid-goal space' from 2020-04-21T23:01

It's the sort of pod where anything goes and the topics up for discussion include germ beards, dogs, bumping into Nicklas Bendtner and learning how to mark the 'mid-goal space'.

WFH: Brum Ref and the D.R.E from 2020-04-16T23:01

Crouchy continues his referee rehabilitation and invites Premier League official Andre 'Dre' Marriner onto the pod. There's a new game inspired by poetry and a challenge for the listeners.

WFH: Free The Ketchup from 2020-04-14T23:01

As the boys settle into a new series and life in lockdown, Crouchy tackles your questions on ketchup and Brazilian/Fat* Ronaldo. There's a promise made about not cutting hair plus a revelation a...

That Series 4 Announcement from 2020-04-07T23:01

The boys are #BackStronger with plans for a new series of the pod and as soon as Crouchy is able to work his laptop, there will be plenty of surprises in series four.

That Parched Episode from 2020-03-25T23:50

The long awaited reveal of 'Parched' is upon us. Chris Stark has help from Rio Ferdinand, Sean Dyche, Lucy Benjamin, Loyd Grossman and many more as the identity of ‘Parched’ is finally revealed....

That Isolation Episode from 2020-03-18T00:01

It's a strange time as the boys hook up for a podcast and a virtual beer. There's plenty to catch up on though; what is scampi? Who is Parched? And why are Radio 4 listening in?

That Trophies Episode from 2020-03-11T00:01

Some trophies are beautiful. Others are not. Why? Crouchy, Tom and Chris throw out theories and in the process stumble onto some dark secrets involving scampi, force-fed geese and Wilson Palacio...

That Headers Episode from 2020-03-04T00:05

Who better to talk to about headers than the man who has the Guinness World Record for the most headed goals in Premier League history? Except maybe that isn’t a world record, and maybe everythi...

That Team Bonding Episode from 2020-02-26T00:01

Who pinged what off Harry Kewell’s helmet? Why are Crouchy, Nwankwo Kanu and a herd of feeding elephants forever linked? Who is friendliest out of Fiona Bruce, Bruno Martins Indi and Tony Insura...

That Mike Dean Episode from 2020-02-19T00:00

In a coup for the pod, a fourth chair is added to the circle for the first time and filled by none other than the king of referees, Mr Mike Dean. Collective minds and preconceptions are blown aw...

That Mid Season Break from 2020-02-12T00:05

A quick update on what the boys have been up to during their week away from the pod, with promises of exciting things to come and a vow to come #BackStronger.

That Injuries Episode from 2020-02-05T00:01

What noise is it acceptable to make when being injured? Should you really laugh when an official goes down? And is it worse for a gentleman to be winded or hit in the unmentionables? The boys an...

That Agents Episode from 2020-01-29T00:01

Is voicemail as a concept dead? Are Christmas cards actually an insult? Is launching fireworks out of an orifice ever acceptable? Somehow the boys manage a revelatory discussion on the role and ...

That Tackles Episode from 2020-01-22T00:04

The art of tackling is one celebrated on these shores more than anywhere else, so how do Premier League stars perfect it? The boys analyse Crouchy’s ‘red mist’, discuss whether Paul Scholes dese...

That Holidays Episode from 2020-01-15T00:05

Diving into the murky infinity pool that is footballers and their holidays, the boys make a remarkable discovery about Crouchy’s linguistic skills before uncovering unsettling rumours about Davi...

That Captains Episode from 2020-01-08T01:00

What makes a great leader of a sporting team? As they attempt to find the answers, the boys stumble into a world of punitive fines, tedious logistics and general outsourcing to Gary Neville. The...

That Retirement Episode from 2020-01-01T00:01

Delighted to be #backstronger, the boys gather to chew over Crouchy’s retirement from actual football, and discover his secret fish-buying obsession as well as the true meaning of a Double-Dyche...

That Planning Meeting from 2019-12-11T00:01

In this brief taster of what is to follow, the boys get back together to plan the imminent arrival of Series Three, only to quickly realise that quality planning is well outside their remit. Chr...

That Crouchfest Episode from 2019-06-19T02:32

To the astonishment of all involved, the long-awaited and frequently doubted Crouchfest actually comes to fruition, and in ways no-one could ever imagine. Join almost 3,000 happy pod listeners a...

That Penalties Episode from 2019-06-12T02:40

Crouchy tells us what it takes to convert a spot-kick under intense pressure, the time he stole one from Gerrard as well as discussing alternatives to shootouts with Chris and Tom

That New Baby from 2019-06-04T23:01

Peter Crouch has got some exciting news, and there's an update on Crouch Fest.

That Fitness Episode from 2019-05-29T00:54

Find out why elite male footballers wear 'sports bras' and all about the strangest pre-season tasks as Peter Crouch tells us what it takes to be at the top of the game.

That Half Time Episode from 2019-05-22T02:01

Peter Crouch takes us inside the dressing room for the most intense fifteen minutes of a match day. Chris and Tom discover the running battle between kitmen and linesmen, players' toilet etiquet...

That Week Off from 2019-05-15T00:12

We can't bring our usual pod, but we can discuss more refs in public and Crouchella...

That Training Ground Episode from 2019-05-08T00:10

Peter tells us what it's like on your first day at training with Steven Gerrard at Liverpool. Following that nerve wracking experience, you'll discover why Crouchy is a soup connoisseur, plus w...

That Champions League Episode from 2019-05-01T00:56

Nothing is off limits in this episode all about big European trips and matches. Crouchy reveals what it's like to play in a Champions League final, while Chris and Tom discover a revelation abou...

That Refs Episode from 2019-04-24T01:52

Having recently podded in Crouchy’s house and a rather soulless local hotel, Peter, Tom and Chris relocate to the pub and immediately feel much better. The identity of the Premier League player...

That TV Episode from 2019-04-16T23:22

Peter, Chris and Tom discuss everything on tele; box-sets, pundits and when analysis goes wrong. Crouchy also reveals what happened on his punditry debut in India, his love for Match of the Day ...

That Dreams Episode from 2019-04-09T22:11

We asked for your dreams and boy did you respond! From travelling through space with Ron Vlaar to eating watermelon with Frank Lampard, Crouchy, Chris and Tom try to decipher all of our listener...

That Subs Episode from 2019-04-03T01:45

Find out what really happens on a Premier League substitutes’ bench with Peter, Tom and Chris. We hear why getting benched is similar to getting dumped, the games that substitutes play while the...

That Overhead Kicks Episode from 2019-03-27T00:01

Peter, Chris and Tom marvel at the greatest overhead kicks they’ve ever seen.

Bale, Zlatan, Ronaldo and Trevor Sinclair all get a mention as Crouchy tries to explain how you do it and what...

That Houses Episode from 2019-03-20T01:03

Peter Crouch celebrates the start of Series Two by inviting Tom and Chris to his house, aka the Croucho Club.

It has unusually big doors and sofas, and Tom and Chris feel very small. We h...

That Samrat Episode from 2018-12-19T00:01

From Dev to Cut Throat Pete, Dion Dublin to Miss Chang – nothing is off limits on this special episode at the local curry house. Be prepared for the strangest night of the year.

That Cars Episode from 2018-12-05T00:37

From the sublime to the ridiculous, Crouchy talks Hummers, a convertible Renault Megane and reveals how he became a ‘Master Driver’. There’s discussion about players who share lifts and the pra...

That Kits Episode from 2018-11-28T01:43

As a taller man it's fair to say Crouch has had his struggles with football kits. We'll discover what strips he loved as a youngster and what really goes on at a club kit launch. There's plenty ...

That Goalies Episode from 2018-11-21T00:03

The life of a goalkeeper is a strange one, so we've dedicated an episode to those who try and stop Crouch from scoring. He'll talk about how and why the art of goalkeeping has dramatically chang...

That Confessions Episode from 2018-11-14T01:41

Peter Crouch tells us what it’s like when you’re a footballer facing a stadium full of abusing fans plus, how one bad chant can affect a player. There’s stories about Michael Duberry and Graeme ...

That Celebrations Episode from 2018-11-07T00:05

There's more to footballers' celebrations that Peter Crouch's 'Robot' and this episode covers everything from supporters in the stand to those players who just don't know what to do after hittin...

That Fashion Episode from 2018-10-31T02:12

Footballers tend to have a lot of spare time and a lot of cash, so why do they get it so wrong so often? Crouch talks everything from haircuts and strange endorsements to a suit fitting with Dav...

That Tactics Episode from 2018-10-10T03:41

From crazy formations to bizarre instructions from a manager, Peter Crouch takes us inside the baffling world of tactics. He tells Chris Stark and Tom Fordyce what Rafael Benitez, Tony Pulis and...

That Team Bus Episode from 2018-10-03T00:11

From breaking up riots in Africa to troublesome trips in Turkey, Peter Crouch tells us what it’s like for a footballer on a coach. He reveals how they’ve changed over the years and which manager...

That Nights Out Episode from 2018-09-25T23:01

Peter Crouch takes us behind the velvet rope and into the VIP booth as he reveals what it's really like to go out drinking with a professional footballer. There's tales of a young Crouch venturi...

That England Episode from 2018-09-19T01:00

What happens on a night out with David Beckham, hours after making your England debut? Peter Crouch reveals all and tells us how Sven tried to sooth himself after games. Find out how his interna...

That Transfers Episode from 2018-09-19T00:00

Peter Crouch tells us what it’s like to be a player on the move on deadline day, arguments with chairmen and disagreements with managers. Plus, how players try and get one over on TV reporters a...

That Dressing Rooms Episode from 2018-09-18T23:01

What goes on in a dressing room full of millionaire footballers? Peter Crouch tells Tom Fordyce and Chris Stark tales of which team-mate to avoid following into the toilet and why the kit man is...

That Peter Crouch Preview from 2018-09-12T11:00

Peter Crouch - goalscorer, dancer, and now podcaster. The former England striker gives Chris Stark and Tom Fordyce an insight into how to be a footballer, with lessons in everything from dressin...