That Peter Crouch Podcast podcast

That Peter Crouch Podcast

Peter Crouch, Tom Fordyce and Chris Stark tell you how to be a professional footballer.

Peter Crouch, Tom Fordyce and Chris Stark tell you how to be a professional footballer.

 

#79

That SHYSTERS Awards Ceremony

Making a return to the Samrat, Peter, Chris and Tom host the inaugural Shysters celebrating the best acts of ‘housery’ nominated by the listeners. There’s a very special guest to kick things off, Clive Tyldesley is your MC for the evening and Chris has pulled out all the stops when it comes to the entertainment. There’s ten awards, some chat from the toilet and the Laouts are flowing on what is a fitting end to the series. ... Read more

26 May 2021

52 MINS

52:16

26 May 2021


#78

That Nominations Episode

Peter, Chris and Tom lay out their plans for the SHYSTERS awards ceremony and go through the best listener messages for the final time this series. Ryan Shawcross, anti-doping officials and David Blaine all feature and there’s an update on something that had gone quiet, until now. ... Read more

19 May 2021

47 MINS

47:48

19 May 2021


#77

That Mark Noble Episode

West Ham legend Mark Noble joins Peter, Chris and Tom to discuss Eggy Boff, playing under David Moyes and the Premier League Captains’ WhatsApp group. The boys discuss West Ham’s ‘Parched’ and there’s an important statement regarding the end of series awards. ... Read more

12 May 2021

52 MINS

52:17

12 May 2021


#76

That SHAFTAs Launch Party

Peter, Chris and Tom get together to plan the inaugural SHAFTAs which will take them back to the Samrat and aims to celebrate ingenious acts of skulduggery in all walks of life. They name their categories, go through a few more nominations and lay out plans for the entertainment and ceremony itself. ... Read more

05 May 2021

44 MINS

44:35

05 May 2021


#75

That Patrick Bamford Episode

Leeds' Patrick Bamford joins the pod as the first guest since Crouchy and the boys visited Kensington Palace. Chris and Tom try to work out how they’d cope working with Marcelo Bielsa and Patrick helps the boys to launch the big series finale. ... Read more

28 Apr 2021

48 MINS

48:15

28 Apr 2021


#74

That Messages Episode

After reaching uncharted territory this series it’s time to reset. Crouchy and the boys want to devote this episode to best contributions from the listeners. You’ll learn about footballers’ favourite game that nobody knew about, how Fridays become sacred for players and a strange 30 seconds in Pete’s living room. ... Read more

21 Apr 2021

53 MINS

53:00

21 Apr 2021


#73

That Club Staff Episode

Crouchy shines a light on the more unfashionable roles at a Premier League football club including the press officer, the physio and the assistant manager. Chris makes a huge pledge to Peter, and Tom suggests an old Stoke team-mate to take up a role that nobody knew needed filling until this podcast was recorded. ... Read more

14 Apr 2021

54 MINS

54:52

14 Apr 2021


#72

That Hotels Episode

Crouchy tells us what really happens when an entire football team pitches up at a hotel. From issues with wi-fi, strict managers banning things from the kitchen and players who crash weddings, here’s your guide to staying in hotels as if you’re a professional footballer. Chris and Tom discuss more Dragons Den ideas and Peter thinks we’ve found ‘the one’. ... Read more

07 Apr 2021

52 MINS

52:05

07 Apr 2021


#71

That Set-Pieces Episode

Deemed by some as an ‘ugly’ way to score a goal, it’s our job to highlight the beauty of a set-piece. Crouchy describes how much work goes into them, the different roles everyone plays and how best to exploit them. Chris updates us on more Dragons debating the best player in the world and Tom has a plan for the ‘Crouch Olympics’ ... Read more

31 Mar 2021

50 MINS

50:43

31 Mar 2021


#70

That Centre-Forwards Episode

This is the episode where Crouchy hopes to persuade Tom, Chris and everyone listening that playing up front is the most difficult position to play. The long-awaited billboard is finally in position - though not without a few issues - plus the boys analyse more potential money-spinning ideas from listeners. ... Read more

24 Mar 2021

48 MINS

48:38

24 Mar 2021


#69

That Rivalries Episode

There are rivalries everywhere in football; local derbies, competition for places and battles between managers all contribute to the game’s biggest rivalries. Crouchy discusses why strikers all legitimately hate each other and what it is like playing in a game where two huge rivals are on the pitch. The boys also hear from the Dragon’s Den about some business opportunities. ... Read more

17 Mar 2021

51 MINS

51:56

17 Mar 2021


#68

That Stats Episode

Peter Crouch details how stats and analysis have become ingrained in football, which results in players taking a huge interest in how their data is interpreted. The boys analyse some of Crouchy’s own stats including the controversial XG or ‘expected goals’ and we get more details on the pod’s new billboard which is designed and produced by Crouchy himself. ... Read more

10 Mar 2021

47 MINS

47:10

10 Mar 2021


#67

That Entourage Episode

Crouchy and the boys discuss the key players in a footballer’s entourage. From mates on the payroll to family members helping out, you’ll hear about it all. Plus the vital role of a ‘Player Liaison Officer’ is finally given the credit it deserves. What would footballers do without them? ... Read more

03 Mar 2021

47 MINS

47:35

03 Mar 2021


#66

That Youth Team Episode

Crouchy describes what a young player goes through in order to make it to the top, how David Ginola helped out and why garage tunes were so important. The boys set themselves a new implausible challenge and want some help submitting architect drawings to Mike Ashley. ... Read more

24 Feb 2021

49 MINS

49:59

24 Feb 2021


#65

That Milestone Episode

The boys are back with their fifth series of the pod and take the opportunity to catch up after six months apart. Crouchy had his 40th birthday, so there's discussion about how a footballer should celebrate such a milestone and the boys try to work out when Peter was at 'Peak Crouch'. After completing the 4th and 5th Round FA Cup draws, Crouchy reveals what really goes on behind the scenes and makes clear his ambition to progress to higher profile draws. Gianni Infantino, are you listening? Fiona Bruce is on the pod to help kick start the new series and poses one of the toughest questions Crouchy has ever faced, plus there's a new pod slogan to help with the nation's future return to the pub. ... Read more

17 Feb 2021

45 MINS

45:54

17 Feb 2021


#64

Big News - Series Five incoming

It's been a long time coming but the boys are back (stronger) with an announcement about Series 5 and Crouchy promises to bring a bit of 'sunshine' into everyone's life. ... Read more

10 Feb 2021

09 MINS

09:32

10 Feb 2021


#63

That Prince William Episode

In a scenario almost impossible to imagine at the inception of this podcast, the boys head to Kensington Palace to eat Samrat samosas with the Duke of Cambridge. Slightly overawed and in inappropriate clothing, they hear from the future king of the realm about his love of Aston Villa, whether he could get the England manager sacked and if he would consider Crouchy for his six-a-side team. In return he offers beer, decent whisky and a special delivery from a podcast favourite. ... Read more

29 Jul 2020

47 MINS

47:18

29 Jul 2020


#62

WFH: Pub Finale (brief) update

A week before the pub finale, this update from Crouchy may not give you confidence that he can deliver - but have we ever let you down before? ... Read more

22 Jul 2020

02 MINS

02:04

22 Jul 2020


#61

WFH: Moats, Lucinda Pool and Mr Tumble

Can the boys get back in the pub? Should doors be abandoned? And should Crouchy invest in a moat? Plus find out if we have found the nation's youngest Ian. ... Read more

15 Jul 2020

35 MINS

35:50

15 Jul 2020