FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, Joe Cole joins the lads to reflect on the ruthless standards set by Jose Mourinho during Chelsea’s glory years, including the brutal lesson he learned after facing Ronaldinho and Barcelona at the Nou Camp.

Joe opens up on Mourinho’s obsession with tactical discipline, the fear factor inside the dressing room, and the savage man-management techniques that kept Chelsea’s squad on edge.

The former England international also shares hilarious stories from his first ever England call-up at just 18 years old, including meeting legends like David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Tony Adams, as well as witnessing Kevin Keegan resign after England’s defeat to Germany at the old Wembley.

Elsewhere, Joe breaks down one of football’s most painful and underappreciated jobs — being the designated “charger” in the wall — and why taking a free-kick to the face was sometimes the easy option.

If you enjoyed this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/jBJh3GjgFUE

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On this week’s 401st episode special of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris celebrate hitting an unbelievable milestone… by completely losing control of the show.

First up is Portsmouth legend and cult hero Kit Man Kev, who delivers an all-time segment. From washing players’ kits for cash, to lifting sofas over balconies, to wild dressing room stories and boxing sessions with players — Kev gives a brutally honest take on how football has changed, why “the game’s gone,” and what modern players are missing.

Next in is Nortei Nortey, where the lads are immediately apologetic for a previous episode’s “funny name” antics… Nortei brings a different footballing perspective with stories from his career, connections to the lads, and a look into Dagenham & Redbridge’s recent takeover.

Then things take another left turn as Felix White (The Maccabees) joins — blending football, music, and podcasting worlds. There’s talk of FA Cup obsession, crossover culture, and even a cheeky callback to Crouchy previously slagging off his podcast… before Felix quite literally plays the episode out with a fantastic live musical moment.

No script, no structure — just three surprise guests, unbelievable stories, and a 401st episode special that proves sometimes the best episodes are the ones where nobody knows what’s coming next.

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00:00 - Intro & 401 episode milestone explained

03:00 - Reflecting on podcast origins & early days

04:00 - The “Peteroni” glass reveal (long pint glass)

05:00 - First pour attempt goes horribly wrong

06:30 - Cheers to 401!

07:30 - Classic podcast memories & catchphrases

08:30 - Story: Crouch getting recognised post-retirement

09:30 - Glass-making video & behind-the-scenes reaction

11:30 - Attempting to “split the P”

13:00 - Format reveal: mystery guests with blindfolds

14:00 - Old VHS footage introduced

14:30 - Young Crouchy’s Chelsea interview clip reaction

15:30 - Ball boy footage & early career nostalgia

16:50 - Transition to first mystery guest

18:30 - Blindfold guessing begins

20:30 - Kev revealed: “heartbeat of Portsmouth”

23:00 - Early Crouch days: living alone & being looked after

24:30 - Sofa lifting through balcony story

26:00 - Kev’s backstory

30:30 - Stories about legendary players

32:30 - Dressing room fights & boxing stories

37:00 - “Game’s gone” discussion begins

38:30 - Modern football vs old-school mentality

40:00 - Smoking, culture & changes in football

41:30 - Tribute to Portsmouth fans & emotional goodbye

43:30 - Kev leaves & reaction from the lads

44:30 - Second guest teased

46:00 - Clues: football links, connections to hosts

48:00 - Identity slowly pieced together

49:00 - Nortei Nortey revealed

50:00 - Football journey & connections discussion

51:30 - Talking career paths & recent football experiences

53:00 - Banter about mutual links & teams

54:30 - Short but lively segment wraps up

55:30 - Third guest teased (non-football world hints)

56:00 - Clues: podcast, music, crossover with sport

57:45 - Big clue: FA Cup book reference

58:10 - Felix White revealed (The Maccabees)

01:05:00 - Felix White segment continues: football + music crossover chat

01:07:00 - Podcast banter & shared industry stories

01:08:30 - Felix reflects on football culture & storytelling

01:09:00 - Felix plays live music / plays the episode out 🎶

01:10:20 - Reactions to the performance & wrap-up with Felix

01:11:10 - Transition into Paddy Power segment

01:12:00 - “Wives Called” segment introduced

01:24:30 - Final laughs & wrapping the segment

01:28:11 - End of episode

Special thanks to Lumsdale Glass for the amazing Peteroni glasses: https://www.lumsdaleglass.co.uk/

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