That Peter Crouch Podcast

On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris are finally reconnect after an incredible summer, catching up on everything from Pete's Club World Cup adventure in America to the excitement of another Premier League season just around the corner.

Pete reflects on receiving his long-awaited England cap from Harry Kane, what it was like travelling across the United States, meeting LeBron James, and reveals his plans to take his family to watch Liverpool face Wrexham at the Yankee’s Stadium before heading home.

With pre-season now underway across football, the lads dive into what really happens when players report back for day one. From dreaded body fat tests and bleep tests to Tony Pulis' infamous training camps, army boot camps, endless bike rides and the stories every footballer has from surviving the toughest week of the year, they reveal why pre-season is both feared and respected inside the game.

Chris also finds out that his long-awaited Paddy Power comedy forfeit is finally happening, while the boys discuss future podcast challenges, listener ideas for the new season, and somehow end up debating whether your back can actually be fit.

As always, expect plenty of football stories, ridiculous tangents and laughs as the countdown to the new season officially begins.

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00:00 - Chris returns as the boys reunite after the summer
02:10 - Looking back on the Club World Cup adventure
03:31 - Pete's surreal experience working around England
04:34 - Receiving his England cap from Harry Kane
06:03 - The emotions of it all
08:04 - The awkward reunion with an old childhood friend
10:31 - Crouchy gets evicted from the yoga room mid-podcast
12:08 - Recording from America and life on the road
14:03 - Liverpool vs Wrexham at Yankee Stadium
15:31 - Meeting LeBron James in Los Angeles?
16:50 - New season housekeeping begins
17:12 - Chris Stark's comedy forfeit is finally happening
19:00 - Blossoms invite the podcast back on stage
20:44 - Could Sids replace De Bruyne’s famous passes?
22:42 - The art of the perfect daisy-cutter
23:52 - First day of pre-season nerves
25:08 - Putting Chris through a real football fitness test
26:14 - Fat tests, body fat and "back fitness"
28:09 - Would Chris survive Championship pre-season?
30:06 - Tony Pulis' brutal training camps explained
32:10 - Why pre-season leaves players completely broken
34:16 - The hardest training camps of Pete's career
35:52 - The player who cheated pre-season... with a taxi
38:08 - Bleep tests and why footballers never go full effort
40:05 - The endless medical tests before every season
41:05 - Big plans and listener ideas for the new season
42:45 - Rating listeners' backs and wrapping up

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On this episode Pete, Sids and Tom bring the curtain down on an unforgettable six-week journey across the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recording their final tournament episode from a New York City pub after witnessing Spain crowned world champions.

The trio react to Spain's 1-0 World Cup Final victory over Argentina, discussing why Spain were deserved winners after conceding just one goal throughout the entire tournament. They break down Argentina's defensive approach, the controversial scenes that overshadowed the final, Lionel Messi's quiet performance, and debate whether England missed a huge opportunity after their dramatic semi-final exit.

Looking back on an incredible summer across the USA, Mexico and Canada, they revisit the biggest moments of the tournament—from exclusive behind-the-scenes access inside the England camp and Peter Crouch receiving his England Legacy Cap from Harry Kane, to visiting the iconic Estadio Azteca, meeting LeBron James, travelling across North America, and recording the podcast from unforgettable locations.

The episode also reflects on England's World Cup campaign, Jude Bellingham's emergence as one of the world's elite footballers, the standout players of the tournament, favourite matches, funniest stories from the road, and why this has been one of the most memorable experiences the team has ever shared.

To finish, the Paddy Power Predictions League reaches its dramatic conclusion as the final standings are revealed, crowning this year's champion and confirming who must face the dreaded forfeit.
A fitting end to an incredible World Cup adventure filled with football, friendship, unforgettable memories and plenty of laughs.

00:00 – Live from a New York pub after the World Cup Final
02:06 – Spain crowned World Cup champions
08:01 – Reflecting on six unforgettable weeks
09:34 – Why Spain deserved the title
11:46 – Did England miss their chance?
21:03 – Tom Fordyce joins from Canada
26:22 – Favourite World Cup memories
32:35 – Players of the tournament
36:07 – Paddy Power Predictions League finale
42:37 – Signing off from an unforgettable World Cup

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On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Sids record from New York following England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, reflecting on an emotional night that saw Thomas Tuchel's side come agonisingly close to reaching a World Cup final. The lads discuss the incredible atmosphere surrounding the tournament, the unique experience of covering football across America, and why this World Cup has delivered some of the most memorable stadiums and fan experiences they've ever witnessed.

The boys break down exactly where England's semi-final slipped away, debating whether sitting too deep ultimately cost them, the tactical decisions made in the closing stages, and whether the substitutions should have been more attacking. They discuss Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's performances, Declan Rice's importance to the side, the emergence of Jed Spence and Dan Burn, and whether this England squad should ultimately be remembered as a success despite the painful exit.
Former England defender Gary Neville then joins the pod for an honest and emotional reaction to England's defeat. Gary explains what it feels like to be knocked out of a major tournament, why players carry those moments for the rest of their lives, and analyses Thomas Tuchel's biggest decisions. He also discusses England's defensive approach, whether the criticism of Tuchel is justified, the positives to take from the tournament, and why this World Cup has been one of the best football spectacles in recent memory.

There's also another ridiculous challenge as the boys swap footballs for darts with Morgan Rogers. Meanwhile Chris Stark dials in a special interview with the Blossoms as they discuss their new music and thoughts on the world cup so far.

Wrapping up with the latest Paddy Power Predictions League ahead of the World Cup Final, Tom's predictions from afar, and plenty of classic TPCP chaos—including power cuts, questionable New York backdrops and the usual nonsense.

As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know who you think will lift the World Cup.

00:00 - New York catch-up & World Cup reflections
03:07 - The best stadiums of the tournament
05:04 - England's semi-final heartbreak
07:39 - Gary Neville joins the pod
09:24 - Where England lost the game
13:53 - Tuchel's substitutions analysed
20:00 - The positives from England's tournament
22:51 - Life after football & Gary Neville
37:12 - Darts challenge with Morgan Rogers
41:09 - Chris Stark & Blossoms!
01:06:52 - World Cup Final Paddy Power predictions
01:10:13 - Final thoughts from New York
01:11:13 - End

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On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Tom are given unprecedented access inside England's World Cup training camp as they go behind the scenes with Thomas Tuchel's squad ahead of a huge quarter-final against Norway. After England's unforgettable victory over Mexico, the lads witness first-hand the togetherness that's driving this squad, with Peter receiving an emotional England Legacy Cap presented by Harry Kane in front of the entire team.

Pete also chats with Harry Kane to relive the incredible night at the Azteca, discussing the celebrations, the emotional Wonderwall moments with England fans, the challenges of tournament life, and why this squad feels different to any England team before it. The captain opens up about the adrenaline of knockout football, family life during the World Cup and what it really feels like to carry the hopes of a nation.

The boys are then joined by Dan Burn and Morgan Rogers, who reveal what life is really like inside England's camp. They discuss the unforgettable atmosphere inside the Azteca, what it's like waiting for your chance in tournament football, the incredible togetherness within the squad, and why every player—whether they start or come off the bench—has such an important role to play. The pair also lift the lid on life away from the pitch, from games of Traitors, golf and basketball to the debates and laughs that have helped make England's training base feel like a home away from home.

There's plenty of classic TPCP nonsense too, as the production team set Pete, Sids and Tom a brutal all-you-can-eat sandwich buffet challenge, before another Paddy Power Predictions League update, plenty of laughs from inside England HQ, and an emotional farewell (for now) to Tom as he heads back to the UK after an unforgettable month on the road with the boys.

As always, let us know your predictions in the comments below... Can England book their place in the World Cup Final?

00:00 - Inside England's World Cup training camp
01:15 - Peter Crouch receives his England Legacy Cap
03:58 - Behind the scenes at England training
06:05 - Why this England squad feels different
08:06 - Harry Kane interview begins
09:08 - Kane on England's Mexico victory
10:39 - Tournament life inside England camp
11:55 - Wonderwall celebrations with the fans
13:46 - Dan Burn & Morgan Rogers join the pod
14:29 - The magic of playing at the Azteca
16:18 - Why England's squad mentality is so strong
17:18 - Reliving the Mexico victory
20:06 - Life inside England's World Cup base
21:08 - Traitors, golf and team bonding
26:16 - The all-you-can-eat sandwich challenge
33:41 - Paddy Power Predictions League
39:55 - England's belief heading into the semi-final
40:41 - Tom's farewell from the World Cup

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On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete joins the lads live from Mexico City after witnessing one of England's greatest ever World Cup victories, as Thomas Tuchel's side produce a heroic performance to beat hosts Mexico and book their place in the quarter-finals. Fresh from celebrating on the pitch with Harry Kane, Pete relives the incredible atmosphere inside the iconic Azteca Stadium, the emotional scenes after full-time, and explains how he nearly had his own "Salt Bae" moment during England's celebrations.
The boys break down England's unforgettable victory, discussing Jude Bellingham's world-class performance, Harry Kane's relentless brilliance in front of goal, Jordan Pickford's commanding display and Anthony Gordon's game-changing impact. They debate whether this was England's greatest tournament performance in years, why this result could define their World Cup campaign, and look ahead to a huge quarter-final clash with Norway.

Former England defender Jolyon Lescott then joins the pod for an in-depth conversation about life inside the England setup. Jolyon shares behind-the-scenes insight from coaching England's Under-21s, explains why Jude Bellingham is built for the biggest occasions, reveals the mentality that makes Harry Kane one of the world's best finishers, discusses Anthony Gordon's professionalism, Morgan Rogers' rise to the top, and gives his verdict on England's defensive options heading into the business end of the tournament.

There's also the latest Bronco Challenge as the boys put themselves through one of rugby's toughest fitness tests, the latest Paddy Power Predictions League standings as the competition continues, plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from England's World Cup camp, and all the classic TPCP nonsense you've come to expect.

As always, leave your predictions in the comments below and let us know if England can go all the way.

00:00 - Pete's emotional night in Mexico City
03:58 - Inside the Azteca atmosphere
06:18 - England's greatest World Cup win?
10:18 - Bellingham and Kane deliver
14:12 - England's heroes step up
17:28 - Norway await
20:55 - Jolyon Lescott joins the pod
21:30 - Working inside England's setup
26:00 - Morgan Rogers' development
29:55 - Anthony Gordon's mentality
34:15 - Why Jude Bellingham is different
37:55 - Harry Kane's elite finishing
41:40 - What makes world-class players?
46:20 - England's defensive options
53:10 - The Bronco Challenge
01:01:20 - Paddy Power Predictions League

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