Pete, Tom and Sids are soaking up the California sun as their stateside World Cup tour continues on That Peter Crouch Podcast — and they've got a very special guest. Manchester United and England legend Rio Ferdinand joins the lads fresh from his DJ sets in the fan parks to share incredible stories from his playing days, including a surreal World Cup match against Brazil and an unforgettable moment at the hospital in South Africa that put his entire career into perspective!

Rio opens up about his experiences at France 98 acting as Michael Owen's ultimate cheerleader, the tactical genius of Rivaldo, the heartbreak of missing out on the 2010 World Cup through injury, and his thoughts on Thomas Tuchel’s big squad selection decisions.

The boys also react to the tournament's open nature and early surprises, debating whether the conditions and heat are going to play a massive factor for England. Plus, Chris Stark checks in all the way from London, capturing the fan atmosphere around Big Ben and finding out what the public really thinks Pete and Sids would be doing if they weren't footballers.

Then it's over to the Paddy Power Predictor as Pete, Tom and Sids roll the dice for a special 'Vegas Baby' edition to lock in their scores for USA vs Australia. Leave your England vs Croatia predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think lifts the trophy.

00:16 - Settling into LA life & intense paddle games

01:07 - World Cup group stage open nature

03:54 - Fenway Park takeover & football trivia debate

06:41 - Rio Ferdinand joins the show

07:22 - Rio's podcast guests & Anderson's wild stories

09:48 - Early World Cup impressions & USA buying in

12:04 - France 98 and the Michael Owen hype train

15:42 - England breakout stars & Thomas Tuchel's tactics

20:45 - Rio's iconic World Cup moments against Argentina & Brazil

24:34 - Playing against Rivaldo, Ronaldo & Ronaldinho

27:40 - Trevoh Chalobah selection & Rio's 2010 injury heartbreak

31:11 - The Trent Alexander-Arnold debate

33:04 - England's attacking firepower & squad dynamics

36:15 - World Cup either/or quiz with Rio

41:05 - Chris Stark's London fan check-in from Big Ben

46:02 - Paddy Power Predictor: Dice rolls for USA vs Australia

50:20 - Final thoughts on England's group stage chances

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Pete, Tom and Sids are back in Los Angeles for another World Cup edition of That Peter Crouch Podcast — and they've got a very special guest. Premier League and Champions League legend Brad Friedel joins the lads fresh from the Bahamas to share incredible stories from his playing days, including an absolutely wild night at Galatasaray with Graham Souness that you simply won't believe!

Brad opens up about his record-breaking consecutive appearances in the Premier League, his time at Aston Villa and Tottenham, his role as Sporting Director in Turkey, and what he's up to now — including living in the Bahamas and working in data analytics.

The boys also react to Brazil vs Morocco, debating whether the Seleção are being overhyped and whether Morocco could genuinely go all the way. Plus Pete raises the important question of whether the VAR team standing to attention for the national anthem is commitment or just commitment to a bit.

Then it's over to the Paddy Power Predictor as Pete, Tom and Sids make their calls for England vs Croatia — with Sids sitting pretty at the top of the leaderboard. Oh, and Graeme Souness is revealed to be the world's most unlikely vegan. You won't see that one coming.

Leave your England vs Croatia predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think lifts the trophy.

00:00 - World Cup Special from Los Angeles

00:16 - Settling into LA life

01:37 - The Neil Redfearn deep dive

03:46 - Brazil vs Morocco reaction

05:14 - The VAR room national anthem moment

05:55 - Hydration breaks debate

06:12 - The ref cam debate

09:30 - Brad Friedel joins the show

10:48 - Brad's stories from Aston Villa

35:09 - Brad at Tottenham & the Hugo Lloris saga

40:35 - Brad's life after football

43:03 - Graham Souness and the Galatasaray flag story

01:11:35 - Hot Air game: World Cup takes

01:15:45 - Paddy Power Predictor recap

01:18:33 - England vs Croatia predictions

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On this special World Cup edition of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Sids are joined by returning host Tom Fordyce and Premier League legend Kasper Schmeichel from sunny Los Angeles as the tournament gets underway.

The lads reflect on just how far the podcast has come, swapping memories of recording in less glamorous locations before finding themselves covering football from one of the biggest sporting events in the world. They dive into the incredible atmosphere surrounding the opening days of the World Cup, including Mexico's electric opening match, immersive fan experiences in LA, and the cultural differences between football coverage in Europe and America.

Kasper opens up about his recent retirement from football, revealing the shoulder injury that ultimately forced his hand and sharing what life after football looks like. He reflects on his time at Celtic, the relentless pressure of playing for one of football's biggest clubs, and the unforgettable moments that came with lifting trophies in Glasgow.

The conversation also turns to Leicester City's historic Premier League title triumph as Kasper relives the madness of the 5000-1 season, reveals the moment the squad truly believed they could win the league, and shares stories from the team's recent ten-year reunion.

There's also plenty of World Cup chat as Kasper looks back on his experiences representing Denmark on football's biggest stage, discusses England's chances of finally ending their wait for major silverware, and explains why international tournaments remain unlike anything else in football.

Plus, Chris Stark checks in from the Chumbawamba with Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil and Ben Johnston to discuss Scotland's World Cup hopes, Steve Clarke's impact on the national team, and whether the Tartan Army can dare to dream of a historic run.

As always, leave your predictions below and let us know who you think will lift the trophy.

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00:00 - World Cup Special from Los Angeles

00:16 - Tom Fordyce returns to the podcast

01:37 - Kasper Schmeichel joins the show

02:11 - Inside LA's immersive World Cup experience

02:45 - Pete's NBA comeback story from the bar

03:25 - American football terminology explained

04:39 - Kasper on retirement and life after football

06:28 - The shoulder injury that ended his career

08:01 - Why retirement became unavoidable

09:37 - Reflecting on his time at Celtic

11:52 - Favourite moments at Celtic

12:58 - Leicester's 10-year title reunion

14:27 - How unlikely was Leicester's title win?

16:17 - The moment Leicester believed

17:28 - Mahrez, Kanté and World Cup stars

18:16 - Kasper's Denmark tournament memories

19:11 - World Cup penalty shootout heartbreak

20:35 - Expectations playing for Denmark

22:17 - "It's Coming Home" debate

23:00 - Greatest Denmark teams and iconic kits

24:22 - Favourite World Cup memories growing up

26:22 - Mexico's opening match reaction

28:24 - England's chances at the World Cup

30:21 - Tuchel vs Southgate approaches

30:58 - Sven-Göran Eriksson memories

35:14 - Chris Stark joins from the Chumbawamba

35:33 - Biffy Clyro discuss Scotland's chances

37:22 - Must Scotland beat Haiti?

39:02 - The Scotland World Cup anthem that never was

40:01 - Meeting Scotland players

41:22 - Sir Kenny Dalglish's legacy

42:18 - Steve Clarke's impact on Scotland

44:10 - Can Scotland handle the heat?

45:08 - Andy Robertson's leadership

46:36 - Dare Scotland dream?

48:25 - Biffy Clyro's team talk for Scotland

49:55 - Final thoughts from Los Angeles

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On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids take a look back at another unforgettable season of TPCP before turning their attention to the summer ahead and the upcoming World Cup.

The lads relive some of the standout moments from the last 12 months, including unforgettable appearances from Jürgen Klopp, Gary Oldman, Danny Dyer, James Milner, Marcus Mumford, Tony Pulis, Mick McCarthy and many more. They debate which guests delivered the biggest surprises, who they'd love to get on next season, and celebrate just how far the podcast has come.

There's also plenty of classic nonsense along the way. Pete reveals the outrageous pub and barbecue setup he's inherited at his new house, The lads accidentally creates a disaster with a congratulatory baby card, and Sids shares the incredible story of his son's hole-in-one that has already become family folklore.

The boys revisit some of the best "Game's Gone" moments of the year, discuss the future of deadline day chaos, and react to Arsenal's agonising Champions League Final defeat, asking whether Mikel Arteta's side were only inches away from football immortality.

With World Cup plans now firmly underway, the gang reflect on one of their biggest seasons yet and look ahead to what promises to be a summer of chaos, football, and unforgettable stories.

As always, leave your comments below and let us know who you'd love to see in the Chumbawambar next season.

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00:00 - Intro & Sids arrives after "pre-devs"

03:00 - Pete reveals the pub inside his new house

04:12 - The outrageous barbecue setup revealed

05:18 - Guinness and Moretti on tap at Crouchy's

06:04 - Plans for a future podcast barbecue

07:14 - Sponsor message

08:53 - Looking back on the TPCP season

09:33 - Best guests of the year discussed

10:34 - Klopp, Gary Oldman & favourite interviews

11:53 - Robbie Williams and dream future guests

12:37 - Football's unsung heroes deserve more attention

14:02 - Why Tony Pulis & Mick McCarthy were podcast gold

15:02 - Macclesfield sponsorship memories

16:17 - The signed TPCP jacket winner

17:22 - Random football encounters on holiday

18:05 - Sids' son's incredible hole-in-one story

19:32 - Manifesting goals and sporting moments

21:17 - "Clear the decks" if Crouchy gets a hole-in-one

22:15 - Shin Pads, Peteroni glasses & podcast inventions

23:46 - The best "Game's Gone" moments this season

25:40 - Digital programmes and deadline day debates

27:12 - Fans contribute their own "Game's Gone" moments

28:03 - Reflecting on another season together

29:05 - Pete's disastrous pint pour

30:09 - The worst congratulations card ever created

32:22 - Baby Arteta

34:06 - Champions League Final reaction

35:20 - Did Arsenal deserve criticism for their approach?

37:08 - What happens after losing a major final?

38:24 - Crouchy's memories of Athens 2007

38:47 - Paddy Power season-ending forfeit revealed

40:45 - Chris must perform stand-up comedy

42:34 - Wrapping up the season

42:52 - World Cup plans and heading to America

43:10 - Visa worries and final sign-off

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On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids wrap up another chaotic Premier League season… but not before getting distracted by AI-generated football conspiracies, military dolphins, and Declan Rice answering a FaceTime call LIVE on the podcast the morning after his 5am title celebrations.

The lads dive into Arsenal finally getting over the line after 22 years of waiting, with an emotional live chat from Declan Rice fresh off the back of the celebrations, plus debate whether guards of honour have officially become the most awkward tradition in football.

There’s also discussion around Liverpool’s uncertain future, Mohamed Salah’s comments, Spurs surviving the drop, and the absolute madness surrounding Southampton’s playoff controversy.

Elsewhere, the pod spirals beautifully into conversations about fake AI football news, Jose Mourinho rumours, and whether anyone can actually trust the internet anymore. Plus, the Football League season finally comes to an end as Sids is crowned champion… and receives one of the most outrageous prizes the podcast has ever seen.

It’s the final Premier League episode of the season — and naturally, it completely loses the plot.

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00:00 - Pete opens for a brief remote segment after being called away urgently

01:24 - Crouchy’s ridiculous new BBQ setup

03:24 - Plans for a future podcast BBQ episode

04:00 - End of season reflections begin

04:26 - Guards of honour debate kicks off

05:12 - Bernardo Silva & John Stones discussion

06:01 - “Where does it end?” with football send-offs

06:58 - Nobody actually likes guards of honour

08:18 - Arsenal title win reactions

09:20 - Spurs surviving relegation and West Ham going down

10:41 - Bizarre celebrations get called out

11:20 - Odegaard dragging Arteta into the celebrations

11:53 - Ollie Watkins partying before scoring a brace at Man City

12:51 - End of season review officially starts

14:31 - Players mentally switching off after the season ends

15:33 - Why footballers are told to completely rest

16:15 - How Arsenal balance title celebrations with Champions League prep

17:30 - The Arsenal celebrations outside the Emirates

17:58 - Declan Rice joins live on FaceTime after winning the league

18:59 - Rice admits the pressure was huge this season: “it can’t happen again”

20:16 - Why Declan Rice “makes you love Arsenal”

20:55 - Arteta finally gets credit for Arsenal’s rebuild

21:56 - Liverpool’s uncertain future and Salah’s comments

24:07 - Has Salah’s relationship with Liverpool broken down?

25:08 - Southampton playoff controversy explained

26:13 - Would players feel robbed by the playoff punishment?

27:51 - Middlesbrough accidentally benefiting from the chaos

29:13 - AI football rumours start fooling everyone

29:53 - Crouchy gets completely tricked by fake Dua Lipa photos

31:05 - “Dua Lipa” joins the podcast

31:12 - “Game is gone” as AI takes over football discourse

31:52 - Mourinho, Xabi Alonso & fake football news

32:18 - Crouchy somehow ends up discussing military dolphins

34:38 - Spurs fan asks how to present Player of the Year award

35:34 - Why relegated clubs shouldn’t even hold awards nights

37:20 - Final Football League standings revealed

38:21 - Paddy Power’s brutal final message to Chris Stark

40:09 - Sids receives an outrageous custom championship ring

41:36 - The dramatic “ring ceremony” begins

43:26 - Final reflections on the football season

44:04 - Crouchy delivers emotional end-of-season speech

44:56 - “Please continue to kiss the ring”

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are joined by one of England’s toughest ever players… Terry Butcher.

From THAT iconic blood-soaked shirt to facing Diego Maradona at the height of his powers, Terry takes us right inside the chaos, passion, and brutality of football in the 80s and 90s.

The lads dive deep into Italia 90, the legendary England dressing room, Gazza stories, Bobby Robson’s management style, and why Terry believes modern football has “gone soft”. There’s also incredible insight into what it actually felt like playing against Maradona during the infamous Hand of God match in 1986 — including what happened when Terry confronted him afterwards.

Away from football, Terry opens up emotionally about his son Christopher, his battle with PTSD after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the powerful ITV documentary Invisible Wounds. It’s one of the most honest and moving conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast.

Plus: shirt-swapping disasters, Escape To Victory, Dwight Yorke in Australia, and why footballers should stop pulling their socks down.

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00:00 - Eurovision chat and Wembley FA Cup stories

02:04 - Chris and Sids wind Pete up about Wembley

03:55 - John Terry sends Pete a Ruud Gullit surprise video

05:26 - Terry Butcher joins the podcast

06:25 - Inside the legendary Italia 90 England camp

08:03 - Why England never expected to win Italia 90

09:24 - England training sessions were “harder than matches”

11:28 - Terry explains his mentality playing for England

13:23 - “The game’s gone soft” starts here

14:00 - The full story behind the bloodied shirt

15:34 - Why Terry refused to come off injured

17:28 - “Every header felt like a squelch”

18:20 - Terry reacts to fans dressing up as him

19:47 - Life at Rangers and Old Firm madness

22:46 - Terry relives the Hand of God match

24:21 - Hearing England scream “HANDBALL!” at Maradona

25:30 - Terry confronted Maradona after the game

26:40 - Was Maradona the greatest ever?

28:11 - What made Bobby Robson special

29:34 - Terry’s issues with modern footballers

30:40 - Can England finally win another World Cup?

31:33 - Finding out England call-ups on Ceefax

32:10 - Why Terry hates energy gels on the pitch

33:04 - Terry opens up about his son Christopher

35:13 - PTSD, grief, and the struggles veterans face

37:19 - How “Combat 2 Coffee” helps veterans talk

40:29 - Terry speaks honestly about grief and crying

42:38 - Listener questions begin

42:59 - Why Terry turned down Escape To Victory

44:11 - The only Argentina shirt Terry ever kept

44:41 - John Terry’s question: best centre-back partner?

46:04 - Managing Sydney FC and Dwight Yorke stories

48:07 - Highland derby chaos with Derek Adams

50:28 - Terry explains what wearing the England shirt means

51:04 - Terry’s final rant about modern football

51:47 - The lads reflect on Terry’s emotional interview

54:20 - End of Terry segment / football roundup begins

01:02:43 - Why FA Cup managers should wear suits again

01:06:10 - Listener story about referees and fancy dress

01:12:00 - Paddy Power predictions

01:28:11 - End

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FROM THE VAULT: In this classic clip, Les Ferdinand looks back on the surprise move to Turkey that completely transformed his career. 

After struggling with injuries and self-doubt following his move from non-league football to QPR, Les explains how a loan spell at Besiktas changed his mentality forever.

The former England striker opens up on dealing with imposter syndrome, adapting to life in Turkey, and the pressure of suddenly playing in front of packed stadiums after coming from reserve football.

Les also reveals the incredible story behind scoring over 20 goals in Turkey, how the experience gave him the confidence to believe he belonged at the top level, and the bizarre moment the Turkish Prime Minister reportedly tried to help keep him at the club permanently by writing a letter to Margaret Thatcher!

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris dive headfirst into one of the wildest Listener Mail episodes yet — and absolutely nothing is off limits. From pink eye, polyps and footballers wearing makeup on live TV… to whether finishing SECOND deserves an open-top bus parade, the lads somehow manage to cover it all.

There’s chaos as the boys debate if modern football has officially gone soft, including refs with trendy haircuts, xG nerds, shirt-off celebrations, and whether heading could eventually disappear from the game entirely. Plus, a listener’s all-time “Games Gone” rant sparks one of the funniest football debates they’ve had in ages.

Elsewhere, Pete reveals his secret childhood career working in his grandad’s butcher shop, the Wealdstone Raider officially dumps Chris for Crouchy, and there’s an unbelievable story involving someone legally named after the entire 1979 Liverpool team.

The lads also react to bizarre old-school footballer tweets, discuss marathon punishments for the Football League, rank Aussie icons in a “Down Under Vanarama,” and preview the FA Cup Final with the help of Chris’ wife Ria — who might actually be better at predictions than all three of them combined.

It’s listener mail at its absolute finest: ridiculous football chat, nostalgia, complete nonsense, and plenty of classic pod chaos.

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00:00 - Intro, makeup chat & Chris’ pink eye reveal

03:15 - Polyps, bllocks & why the lads do this to themselves

04:27 - Fans listening to the pod on the London Underground

05:12 - Shin pad injury update & the listener who got slashed

06:02 - Does SECOND place deserve an open-top bus parade?

07:18 - Playoff winners vs automatic promotion debate

08:50 - The Wealdstone Raider officially dumps Chris

10:22 - Will the Wealdstone Raider come on the podcast?

11:45 - Sponsored Segment with England

15:52 - Download the England app!

19:01 - Listener Mail officially begins

19:21 - The unbelievable football shirt sent from Vanuatu

20:48 - The lads decide to give the shirt away

21:24 - Aussie caravans & the “Down Under Vanarama”

25:31 - Steve Irwin, Alf Stewart & Toadfish in a Vanarama

26:51 - Sids loses it at “Beanpole, Fire Pbes and One Ball”

27:18 - Serious chat about checking yourself & men’s health

29:31 - A listener legally named after Liverpool’s 1979 team

30:43 - Charlie Otway’s insane full name explained

31:58 - Marathon punishment ideas for the Football League

34:58 - The funniest accidental footballer tweets ever

36:44 - “Games Gone” mega-rant begins

37:11 - Referees with trendy haircuts debate

37:29 - xG, “big chances” & football nerd culture

38:19 - Shirt-off celebrations & VAR frustrations

39:00 - Why clubs keep buying young foreign players

39:20 - Is football removing physical contact from the game?

40:23 - Players showing personality vs media backlash

42:49 - Football League table update & Ria’s prediction success

45:24 - FA Cup Final preview: Chelsea vs Manchester City

47:42 - Paddy Power’s Minister of Mischief returns

49:32 - Has Chris replaced the listeners with his wife?

50:53 - Ria gives her FA Cup predictions

52:28 - The lads react to Ria outperforming them

54:30 - Why the FA Cup Final morning feels special

57:00 - Predictions: Man United vs Forest & Newcastle vs West Ham

58:37 - Paddy’s Boost selections

01:01:18 - Outro

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FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, Joe Cole joins the lads to reflect on the ruthless standards set by Jose Mourinho during Chelsea’s glory years, including the brutal lesson he learned after facing Ronaldinho and Barcelona at the Nou Camp.

Joe opens up on Mourinho’s obsession with tactical discipline, the fear factor inside the dressing room, and the savage man-management techniques that kept Chelsea’s squad on edge.

The former England international also shares hilarious stories from his first ever England call-up at just 18 years old, including meeting legends like David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Tony Adams, as well as witnessing Kevin Keegan resign after England’s defeat to Germany at the old Wembley. 

Elsewhere, Joe breaks down one of football’s most painful and underappreciated jobs — being the designated “charger” in the wall — and why taking a free-kick to the face was sometimes the easy option.

If you enjoyed this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/jBJh3GjgFUE 

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On this week’s 401st episode special of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris celebrate hitting an unbelievable milestone… by completely losing control of the show.

First up is Portsmouth legend and cult hero Kit Man Kev, who delivers an all-time segment. From washing players’ kits for cash, to lifting sofas over balconies, to wild dressing room stories and boxing sessions with players — Kev gives a brutally honest take on how football has changed, why “the game’s gone,” and what modern players are missing.

Next in is Nortei Nortey, where the lads are immediately apologetic for a previous episode’s “funny name” antics… Nortei brings a different footballing perspective with stories from his career, connections to the lads, and a look into Dagenham & Redbridge’s recent takeover.

Then things take another left turn as Felix White (The Maccabees) joins — blending football, music, and podcasting worlds. There’s talk of FA Cup obsession, crossover culture, and even a cheeky callback to Crouchy previously slagging off his podcast… before Felix quite literally plays the episode out with a fantastic live musical moment.

No script, no structure — just three surprise guests, unbelievable stories, and a 401st episode special that proves sometimes the best episodes are the ones where nobody knows what’s coming next.

Chumbawamba

00:00 - Intro & 401 episode milestone explained

03:00 - Reflecting on podcast origins & early days

04:00 - The “Peteroni” glass reveal (long pint glass)

05:00 - First pour attempt goes horribly wrong

06:30 - Cheers to 401!

07:30 - Classic podcast memories & catchphrases

08:30 - Story: Crouch getting recognised post-retirement

09:30 - Glass-making video & behind-the-scenes reaction

11:30 - Attempting to “split the P” 

13:00 - Format reveal: mystery guests with blindfolds

14:00 - Old VHS footage introduced

14:30 - Young Crouchy’s Chelsea interview clip reaction

15:30 - Ball boy footage & early career nostalgia

16:50 - Transition to first mystery guest

18:30 - Blindfold guessing begins

20:30 - Kev revealed: “heartbeat of Portsmouth”

23:00 - Early Crouch days: living alone & being looked after

24:30 - Sofa lifting through balcony story

26:00 - Kev’s backstory

30:30 - Stories about legendary players

32:30 - Dressing room fights & boxing stories

37:00 - “Game’s gone” discussion begins

38:30 - Modern football vs old-school mentality

40:00 - Smoking, culture & changes in football

41:30 - Tribute to Portsmouth fans & emotional goodbye

43:30 - Kev leaves & reaction from the lads

44:30 - Second guest teased

46:00 - Clues: football links, connections to hosts

48:00 - Identity slowly pieced together

49:00 - Nortei Nortey revealed

50:00 - Football journey & connections discussion

51:30 - Talking career paths & recent football experiences

53:00 - Banter about mutual links & teams

54:30 - Short but lively segment wraps up

55:30 - Third guest teased (non-football world hints)

56:00 - Clues: podcast, music, crossover with sport

57:45 - Big clue: FA Cup book reference

58:10 - Felix White revealed (The Maccabees)

01:05:00 - Felix White segment continues: football + music crossover chat

01:07:00 - Podcast banter & shared industry stories

01:08:30 - Felix reflects on football culture & storytelling

01:09:00 - Felix plays live music / plays the episode out 🎶

01:10:20 - Reactions to the performance & wrap-up with Felix

01:11:10 - Transition into Paddy Power segment

01:12:00 - “Wives Called” segment introduced

01:24:30 - Final laughs & wrapping the segment

01:28:11 - End of episode

Special thanks to Lumsdale Glass for the amazing Peteroni glasses: https://www.lumsdaleglass.co.uk/

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