On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Tom look back on England's dramatic 2-1 World Cup knockout victory as Harry Kane once again delivers when his country needs him most. The lads break down England's nervy start, debate the controversial penalty decision, and ask whether Thomas Tuchel's side are growing into the tournament or simply finding ways to get the job done.

Pete explains why Kane's match-winning finish is the product of years of relentless practice, the boys discuss Anthony Gordon's game-changing impact from the bench, and look ahead to a huge clash with Mexico, where altitude, atmosphere and England's defensive vulnerabilities could all play a major role.

There's also another World Cup quiz from Tom, the latest Paddy Power predictions league standings, a debate over whether David Beckham drinking red wine at a football match is the ultimate "Game's Gone" moment, and a listener's brilliant football-themed wedding XI that has the lads in stitches. Plus, Pete relives an exhausting trip to the batting cages in Los Angeles, the boys discuss whether England are becoming tournament specialists, and there's plenty of classic TPCP nonsense along the way.

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

00:00 - Batting cage injuries in Los Angeles

02:53 - Watching England's victory in LA

05:53 - England's slow start analysed

07:58 - Was Harry Kane denied a penalty?

09:44 - Breaking down Kane's stunning winner

12:06 - Why Kane is football's best finisher

16:01 - Are England just getting the job done?

17:41 - Anthony Gordon changes the game

20:11 - Looking ahead to Mexico

21:41 - What England must improve

24:51 - Preparing for knockout football

27:41 - Tom's World Cup quiz

32:34 - Paddy Power predictions update

37:39 - David Beckham's red wine debate

42:59 - The football wedding XI

55:51 - End

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On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Tom are joined by Republic of Ireland legend Robbie Keane for an unforgettable conversation covering one of football's greatest careers, life in America, and the magic of the World Cup.

Robbie reflects on his incredible journey from Wolves to Coventry, Inter Milan, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and LA Galaxy, revealing the lessons he learned from some of football's biggest names including David Beckham, Teddy Sheringham, Dimitar Berbatov and Luka Modrić. He explains why movement—not pace—made him one of the Premier League's deadliest strikers, shares the mentality that transformed LA Galaxy into champions, and reveals why Tottenham have struggled to build on their success despite winning the Europa League.

The lads also dive into Robbie's unforgettable Republic of Ireland career, including his iconic last-minute World Cup goal against Germany, what it feels like to score on football's biggest stage, and why representing Ireland always meant more than anything else. Robbie also gives his verdict on the current World Cup, predicts the Golden Boot winner, explains why Lionel Messi still amazes him, and reveals which team he'd most like to play for in the tournament.

Elsewhere, Pete, Sids and Tom discuss the drama of the knockout stages, the most chaotic penalty shootouts of the tournament so far, England's chances of lifting the trophy, and another round of the Paddy Power Big World Cup Fixture before Tom puts everyone to the test with another brilliantly ridiculous quiz.

As always, leave your comments below and let us know: Where does Robbie Keane rank among the Premier League's greatest-ever strikers?

00:00 - Knockout stage drama begins

02:35 - Robbie Keane joins the podcast

03:30 - Life at LA Galaxy & David Beckham's influence

07:15 - Changing the mentality in MLS

10:15 - From Wolves to Inter Milan

13:00 - What Serie A taught Robbie

15:00 - The secret behind his movement as a striker

19:30 - Tottenham memories & Luka Modrić

21:30 - Winning the League Cup & Spurs frustrations

23:20 - Why Tottenham have struggled to kick on

30:10 - Ireland, World Cups & scoring against Germany

35:00 - Messi, Golden Boot predictions & World Cup favourites

38:20 - Name That Robbie quiz

40:59 - Paddy Power Big World Cup Fixture

46:25 - Final thoughts

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Tom Fordyce and Sids react to England making it through the World Cup group stages and look ahead to the knockout rounds.

The lads discuss where England sit among the tournament favourites, whether stronger opposition might actually suit them better, and why Marcus Rashford, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane could still have a major role to play as the tournament opens up.

There is also plenty of classic nonsense along the way. Sids talks through his unexpectedly therapeutic trip to an LA laundrette, Tom reveals how he accidentally got into a swimming pool on a senior citizen discount, and the lads lose themselves in an obscure 90s footballer rabbit hole before attempting their best David Beckham eyebrow impressions.

The boys are then joined by Aston Villa legend and former Colombia international Juan Pablo Ángel. Pablo reflects on arriving at Villa from River Plate, landing in England without speaking the language, being unveiled at Villa Park before the move was even fully signed, and adapting to the speed, pressure and culture of the Premier League. He also opens up on growing up in Medellín, learning football on the streets, the intensity of Boca Juniors vs River Plate, representing Colombia, scoring against Brazil and Argentina, and why MLS is far more competitive than many people realise.

The lads also return for another round of Paddy Power Chaos Cards, reviewing the latest leaderboard after LeBron James' unlikely contribution, before making their predictions for the next round of World Cup action. With bonus points on the line and bragging rights at stake, there's no shortage of confidence, controversy and classic TPCP chaos.

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00:00 Intro

00:38 LA adventures

03:00 England's World Cup hopes

12:21 Juan Pablo Ángel joins

20:01 Growing up in Colombia

25:59 Boca vs River

32:14 Aston Villa & the Premier League

38:26 Playing for Colombia

43:58 Building MLS

49:00 Quickfire questions

51:50 Brummie accent challenge

53:30 Farewell to Juan Pablo Ángel

53:45 Starkey in CANADA?

56:33 Paddy Power Chaos Card

01:10:45 Looking ahead to the knockouts

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Tom Fordyce and Steve Sidwell are properly into the 2026 World Cup as the tournament shifts into full gear across the United States. With England now two games into the group stage, the lads look back on the electric atmosphere in Dallas for the win over Croatia before reacting to a much more frustrating goalless draw against Ghana in Los Angeles. Sid and Tom relive what it was like inside one of the biggest stadiums in world football, from the sea of England fans and giant screens to tequila in the stands, while Pete gives his take on whether England’s flat second performance is actually the kind of experience tournament-winning sides need.

There’s plenty of World Cup chat as the boys debate whether Thomas Tuchel’s England are showing real signs of becoming contenders, discuss why the draw with Ghana shouldn’t cause panic, and pick out the teams and players catching the eye so far. France, Argentina and the tournament’s biggest stars all come under the microscope, with Mbappé, Messi and Haaland setting the pace in what the lads call a proper “big dog World Cup”. There’s also a brilliant detour into one of the tournament’s strangest subplots: referees turning into full-blown content creators, complete with ref cams, names on shirts and one official pulling up with cramp after apparently overcommitting to the shot.

As always, the football is only half the story. The lads get stuck into another chaotic World Cup quiz, somehow producing one of the worst quiz scorelines in podcast history, while Chris Stark checks in from an England watch-along back home to report from the pub gardens of Britain. There’s also a brilliant fan cameo from rising artist Moolah Jones, who nails her score prediction almost immediately, and another outrageous instalment of Paddy Power’s “Minister of Mischief” game, featuring celebrity bet-builder picks from Joe Marler, John Terry… and, somehow, a suspiciously available LeBron James.

With England still well placed, more huge games on the horizon, and more guests lined up from the road, the boys reflect on the strange rhythms of tournament football, the joy of following England abroad, and why this World Cup is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining in years!

00:00 - Intro: formal names, “Big Sid” and school nicknames

02:14 - Sid’s Dallas trip and the incredible England atmosphere

03:21 - Are these the stadiums of the future?

04:34 - England’s draw with Ghana analysed

06:22 - Why the result doesn’t worry the lads

08:24 - Sid walks off to try and conjure an England goal

09:04 - Tequilas at the football and Crouchy’s Aston Villa story

10:36 - Ref cam chaos and the referee who got cramp

13:17 - Why this World Cup already feels different

13:44 - Cape Verde, underdog stories and the expanded tournament debate

17:43 - Who are the teams to beat? France, Argentina and Mbappé discussed

19:29 - Shakira has made more World Cup appearances than Italy

20:12 - Celebrity watch and the pod’s love from England fans in Dallas

22:17 - The World Cup quiz begins… badly

24:04 - Golden Boot records and geography nightmares

26:21 - Which host city has the most games?

28:30 - Chris Stark checks in from an England watchalong in the UK

30:45 - Moolah Jones predicts the score live on camera

32:03 - Paddy Power’s Minister of Mischief returns

35:19 - France vs Norway bet-builder chaos

36:06 - Joe Marler and John Terry send in their picks

38:07 - “LeBron James” joins the pod with his prediction

42:36 - Why this could become one of the best World Cups ever

42:56 - Festival tee's and Pablo Ángel lined up!

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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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