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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.

Chumbawamba

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.

Chumbawamba

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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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