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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are joined by free agent and Crystal Palace legend Joel Ward. From lifting the FA Cup to living in a Bible college, Joel dives deep into the highs, lows, and surprises of his footballing journey.

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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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids welcome Kasabian frontman Sergio Pizzorno, the creative force behind one of Britain’s most iconic rock bands. The lads dive deep into Sergio’s world — from his legendary songwriting process in “The Sergery,” to the chaos and glory of performing Fire in front of tens of thousands.

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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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids sit down with Sir Gary Oldman – one of Britain’s greatest actors, an Oscar and BAFTA winner, and the man behind unforgettable roles in Dracula, Harry Potter, The Darkest Hour, and Slow Horses.

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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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Peter Crouch, Chris Stark, and Steve Sidwell dive into the ins and outs of loan moves: the good, the bad, and the brutally honest. Drawing from personal experience, Sids opens up about being sent out on loan early in his career and how it shaped his future, while Crouchy shares the highs and harsh realities of being loaned to clubs to fight for game time. The lads also get into the unique pressure young players face, the role of managers during these periods, and how loan spells can make, or break, careers.

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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On this week’s bonus episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids dive into a big batch of brilliant listener messages — from unfortunate road names and tall-teen fashion dilemmas, to the mystery behind why players get booked for taking their shirts off.

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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This week on That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids welcome Owen Hargreaves — former England international, Champions League winner with both Bayern Munich and Manchester United, and one of the few players to represent England after developing abroad.

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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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris and Sid welcome former Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack, who enjoyed a wild career with clubs including Reading, Wolves, Hibs, Barnet, and Kerala Blasters. Known as much for his no-nonsense style as his shot-stopping, Stack lifts the lid on some of football’s most infamous behind-the-scenes moments, including what really happened in the dressing room during Arsenal’s 03/04 season.

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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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are all recording remotely – and it shows. With Chris juggling kids, a house move, and a wife in A&E after a freak avocado incident, the lads start with sincere apologies to our listeners. 

(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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On this week’s bonus episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive headfirst into the chaos and comedy of pre-season. From Oasis gigs in Dublin to dodgy roly-polys after a last-minute winner, the lads unpack the highs and lows of football’s return.

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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