The Therapy Crouch

On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are joined by pop icon Rick Astley, whose legendary 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” made him one of the most recognizable voices in music history. The trio dive deep into Rick’s incredible career—from making tea at the studios of Stock Aitken Waterman to becoming a global superstar and internet meme decades later.

Rick opens up about the early days of fame, the pressures of the pop world, his shock retirement at 27, and the unexpected comeback that reignited his career. Expect laughs, confessions, and heartfelt reflections as they discuss everything from performing with Blossoms at Glastonbury to meeting Elton John and Paul McCartney.

It’s a nostalgic, hilarious, and surprisingly moving chat that proves legends really never give you up.

00:00:00 — Opening banter & NFL recap

00:05:25 — “Not listening” / banister anecdote

00:11:09 — Heartfelt listener message (love & step-mom reveal)

00:15:10 — Rick Astley joins the podcast

00:17:00 — Rick on recent gigs & the YouTube celebration

00:19:20 — Karaoke/duet fiasco story

00:21:40 — On being a musician: instruments, drums, studio life

00:27:30 — Origin of “Never Gonna Give You Up”

00:31:57 — How life changed after the hit

00:43:50 — Why he quit at 27 — the long break

00:54:55 — Foo Fighters / Dave Grohl moment

01:05:29 — Reflection & closing 

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On this week’s Ask Me Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back on the sofa tackling your juiciest listener dilemmas. From midlife crises and changing bodies in marriage to fighting over playlists and separate dinners, nothing is off-limits.

The pair reflect on marriage, juggling career ambitions, body confidence, and friendship groups, while keeping things as funny and unfiltered as ever. Expect heartfelt advice, cheeky confessions, and plenty of laughs as they get real about the highs and lows of long-term love.

00:00 – Intro: Abbey and Peter kick off the AMA with laughs

00:54 – First listener dilemma: career ambition vs contentment in marriage

03:40 – Abbey and Pete debate contentment vs striving for more

05:33 – Success defined: promotions vs family time

08:45 – A raw question about weight changes in marriage

11:13 – Body confidence, beauty standards, and menopause talk

12:31 – A listener’s husband hits a midlife crisis

15:21 – Abbey’s story about Erin Brockovich’s Hells Angel neighbour

18:19 – Should couples laugh at each other in public?

21:06 – Fighting over playlists: pop vs heavy metal

23:34 – Food battles: vegan vs carnivore couple

26:08 – Friendship circles after marriage and feeling left out

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On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are joined by the legendary father-son duo Larry and George Lamb. Larry, beloved for his iconic role as Mick Shipman in Gavin & Stacey, and George, a broadcaster turned passionate farmer and businessman, bring stories full of humour, heart, and honesty.

From behind-the-scenes memories of Gavin & Stacey to George’s mission to transform farming with Wildfarmed, the pair open up about their family bond, work, and lessons learned along the way. 

Expect tales of fame, hangovers, goats in the desert, and even Larry’s reignited passion for poetry. In true Therapy Crouch fashion, there are laughs, chaos, and surprisingly deep moments you won’t want to miss.

00:29 – Abbey & Peter kick things off with Ross’s return

04:14 – Weekend hangovers and family shenanigans

08:13 – Abbey reveals horse rescue plans

09:27 – Funniest “your mum” insults in Spanish

13:12 – “Fake Fanta” and laughing fits

16:24 – Guests Larry & George Lamb introduced

18:32 – Dishwasher stacking wars and chaos

30:03 – George on meeting Groove Armada & the farming journey

36:26 – Farming struggles, nature, and lost connections

38:00 – Larry talks about Gavin & Stacey’s return

42:11 – The “Dream Weavers”: James Corden & Ruth Jones’ genius

43:57 – Larry recalls the roughest meal he ever ate abroad

47:36 – George on claustrophobia, travel, and saying “yes” to everything

50:12 – Larry shares his love for solitude, beaches, and driftwood fires

01:05:00 – Larry on poetry, family, and legacy

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On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, it’s bedtime bickering and festival fantasies galore as Abbey and Peter dive into the hilarious highs and lows of married life.

From fighting for space in bed with cats and kids to planning the ultimate birthday celebration (spoiler: it may involve donkeys). We hear from listeners grappling with snoring spouses, mobile phone addiction, and awkward bedtime routines. There’s also a delightfully weird “Would You Rather” that forces Pete to choose between showering with his aunt or snogging his cousin. Classic Therapy Crouch chaos.

Whether it’s household chores turning into scoreboard wars, debates over how late is too late for dinner, or trying to survive your partner’s tractor YouTube addiction. If you’ve ever argued over pillows or tried to plan the “perfect” surprise that backfires, this one’s for you.

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Peter and Abbey return with another hilarious and brutally honest episode of The Therapy Crouch. In this autumn special, the couple dive into the chaos of everyday British life, covering everything from pumpkin spiced lattes, cuffing season, home remedies, and the cost of cosy living.

Abbey opens up about her love of soup season, bone broth, and vitamins, while Peter reflects on chaotic weekends, unexpected house guests, and why he’ll never clap for a pilot.

If you’ve ever laughed at the quirks of British culture, argued about umbrellas, or found yourself stuck between cosy vibes and chaos, this episode will feel painfully relatable. Expect big laughs, nostalgic throwbacks, and no filter from one of the UK’s most-loved couples.

00:00 – Welcome to The Therapy Crouch

05:00 – Golf, Beers, and Box Sets

10:37 – Listener Story: Tantric Sex Nightmare

12:07 – Clapping on Planes Debate

17:35 – Autumn Vibes & Cosy Living

21:18 – Soup Season & Bone Broth Obsession

25:27 – The Truth About Cuffing Season

32:03 – Listener Dilemma: Dating a Mum of Two

38:55 – Listener Dilemma: Partying With the Boys

42:29 – Closing Laughs & Next Week’s Promise

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On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter and Abbey dive headfirst into a stream of chaotic anecdotes, seasonal gripes, and painfully relatable British problems sourced straight from Reddit.

From festive meltdowns over £30 advent calendars to public transport germ warfare, the duo unpack it all with their trademark banter and no-holds-barred honesty. Abbey discusses crumpet logistics, while Peter reflects on outrageous public toilets, nostalgic piracy, and QR code culture.

Packed with bizarre encounters, candid parenting confessions, and laugh-out-loud moments, this episode showcases the Crouch household at its most chaotic and most lovable.

00:00 – Crumpet Chaos and HydraFacials

01:10 – Pre-Christmas Parenting Meltdown

02:45 – The Advent Calendar Disaster

04:15 – Facials, Fridges, and Forget Christmas Gifts

05:30 – Horse Riding vs Competition Anxiety

06:20 – Reddit Rants Begin

07:15 – Big Coat Gamble Season

08:45 – Crumpet Dribble & Bearded Hygiene

10:00 – Toilet Trauma Across the UK

11:45 – Strange Friends in Stations

13:00 – Unhinged Dating Shows & Island Obsession

14:15 – QR Code Culture Has Gone Too Far

15:40 – Road Rage & Driving Disasters

17:00 – Grandparents Day Is... a Thing Now?

18:30 – British Rage, Beeping, and Silent Mistakes

20:00 – Wrap Up: Bone Broth & Vitamin D

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On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter dive headfirst into some of the wildest Instagram threads you’ve heard. With outrageous weekly whines about VR porn addictions and kids who won’t relax with the infamous “Shabba”. Expect fiery debates over Scousers vs. Wools and plant of laugh-out-loud moments.

Things take a more heartfelt turn when they read a moving listener message about how the podcast has genuinely helped someone through a dark time—reminding us all of the power of laughter and connection.

The pair also weigh in on relationship psychology tips from Instagram, parenting debates, and even the dangers of topless selfies popping up mid-work. In the Agony Abs, listeners write in with dilemmas ranging from messy friendship hook-ups to dropping hints for proposals, giving Abbey and Pete plenty to get stuck into with their no-nonsense advice.

00:00 – Outrageous cheating confessions and VR porn horror stories

00:20 – Abbey and Pete banter about fitness setbacks and wanky caviar crumpets

04:24 – Abbey reads a moving listener message about mental health and survival

07:29 – The couple discuss the importance of checking in on loved ones

09:41 – Scousers vs. Wools: the postcode war heats up

13:40 – The “Shabba” parenting nightmare—when kids take things too far

14:26 – VR porn headset thrusting story sparks disbelief

17:06 – Abbey and Pete react to Instagram ‘relationship psychology’ tips

22:08 – The massage vs. masturbation debate takes a hilarious turn

28:02 – Do women really sleep worse next to men?

38:25 – Awkward friendship hookup threatens to ruin everything

42:01 – A listener begs for proposal tips and ring-shopping advice

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On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter and Abbey open the floor with some cracking Reddit threads in a no-holds-barred Ask Me Anything - where our Ross is BACK (remotely, of course.) From hilarious parenting fails and awkward school WhatsApp groups to nostalgic playground games, heated debates about biscuits, Pringles, and roast dinners, no topic is off-limits.

Peter recalls being banned from the playground for conker wars, while Abbey admits to some unforgettable social blunders. The pair also dive into everyday British frustrations, like parcels gone missing, train etiquette, and the dreaded early Christmas aisle.

With their signature mix of honesty, banter, and oversharing, this AMA proves that nothing is too silly—or too serious—for the Therapy Crouch couch.

00:00 – Intro

00:01:21 – “Sexy secretary” banter and new looks.

00:03:53 – Diving into British Reddit problems.

00:06:39 – The courier who ignored clear instructions.

00:08:10 – Abbey vs the dreaded school WhatsApp group.

00:12:10 – The great British heating debate.

00:14:45 – Vanishing Garibaldi biscuits and Pringle drama.

00:16:42 – The Maldives Pringles disaster.

00:20:30 – Peter banned from the playground for conkers.

00:24:06 – “Ball on the wall” physics lesson gone wrong.

00:27:14 – The worst pregnancy mix-up Abbey’s ever made.

00:35:35 – No one offers a dad with kids a seat on the train.

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On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back with an Agony Abs Special, where listeners send in their juiciest dilemmas and relationship woes for the pair to solve.

With our beloved Ross under the weather, Sam steps in as substitute co-host, bringing fresh energy (and questionable jokes). From partners refusing to lift a finger around the house, to families torn between moving to the other side of the world, to the heartbreak of cheating boyfriends and whether it’s ever okay to marry three times, nothing is off-limits.

Expect plenty of laughs, heartfelt advice, and even a squirrel invasion horror story that left an entire house destroyed. Plus, Abbey and Pete debate hypothetical moves abroad, relive their own hilarious medical mishaps, and round off with another game of football name pronunciations that leaves Abbey completely baffled.

Drop your well wishes to Ross in the comments!

00:00 – Intro

00:34 – Ross is ill, Sam steps in as co-host

01:34 – Weekly whine: Abbey’s endless phone chats vs Pete’s listening skills

05:03 – Listener dilemma: Doing no chores & avoiding family

09:33 – Listener asks Pete about his sinus surgery

12:17 – A Hawaiian holiday “Shabba” photo moment

15:09 – Squirrel invasion destroys a family home

17:17 – Listener dilemma: Should we move to Australia?

23:01 – Listener dilemma: Boyfriend cheats, she’s left homeless at uni

27:01 – Listener’s husband books dental surgery right before her birthday party

31:08 – Abbey recalls Pete’s groin surgery disaster during childbirth

33:18 – Listener dilemma: Is it embarrassing to marry a third time?

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On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back for another Ask Me Anything where no question is too awkward. From listeners’ most embarrassing school moments (including tissue mishaps and running disasters) to heated debates on whether you’d rather give up sex or booze, nothing is off-limits. The pair share candid stories about commando days, cat pee chaos, and workplace romances gone wrong.

There’s also a sneaky challenge running throughout the episode as Pete and producer Ross try to name as many animals as possible without Abbey catching on. Add in big relationship topics like couples therapy, never-ending household arguments, and the hilarious realities of marriage, and you’ve got an episode packed with brutal honesty, belly laughs, and total chaos.

00:00 – Intro

00:25 – We’re playing a little game today…

00:53 – Abbey and Pete on sports, kids, and tennis rivalries

04:53 – Most embarrassing school memories revealed (tissue boobs, commando, wetting it on track)

10:05 – Abbey’s school tights trick and going commando

10:22 – The cat pee nightmare: curtains, carpets, and chaos

13:00 – Listener dilemma: Shamu the whale in the bath

15:20 – Should EVERY couple try therapy—even happy ones?

19:07 – The animal-naming game goes off the rails

19:34 – Back to school: which subjects would Pete & Abbey smash or fail?

26:07 – The boss crush question—promotion or passion?

30:20 – Would you rather give up booze or sex?

31:59 – Couples arguing about the same things forever—how to cope

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