Crouch's Career Almost Never Happened?! How Luck Can Change Your Life INSTANTLY

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Chris Stark opens up about his deeply personal and challenging experience—his recent battle with testicular cancer.In an honest and emotional conversation, Chris shares how he discovered the diagnosis, the whirlwind of emotions that followed, and the treatment process, including surgery and chemotherapy.The lads discuss the importance of early detection, the impact of health scares on mental resilience, and the role of humour in dealing with life’s toughest moments.This episode is about more than just Chris’s journey; it’s a conversation about awareness, support, and the importance of looking out for yourself and those around you. A serious subject, tackled with the openness and camaraderie that defines this podcast.If you are affected by any of the topics discussed in this weeks episode, and for more information on testicular cancer, symptoms, and support, please visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/testicular-cancerCancer Research UK also Provides detailed information on testicular cancer symptoms, treatment options, and more:https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/testicular-cancerSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive headfirst intothe wild world of football’s finest personalities. From legendary road rage contenders to unexpectedmusical performances, the boys leave no stone unturned.Crouchy reminisces about the highs and lows of Cheltenham, while the gang debates who you’dleast want to encounter in a van showdown. Plus, there’s a surprise musical guest delivering aVanarama anthem for the ages…Expect laughs, shocking confessions, and enough football banter to keep you going all week. Andremember, if you’ve got stories to share, the comments section is wide open!00:00 - Quick catch-up with Crouchy, Chris, and Sids10:00 - Peter’s latest antics on social media16:00 - Vanarama: Who’s driving?24:00 - Recording the Vanarama anthem33:00 - Special guest appearance and the anthem debut40:00 - Crouchy prepares for a return to the pitch47:00 - Can Crouchy survive in the doghouse?52:00 - The lads’ funniest fan-submitted stories58:00 - Wrap-up and teaser for next week’s chaosSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive into the wildestmarathon stories—both on and off the pitch. Sids reveals the highs and lows of training for theLondon Marathon, while Pete shares an unexpected encounter from his own race experience. Thelads also react to an incredible story from a listener who ran 95 marathons in 61 days (yes, really!).The conversation takes a turn as they discuss luck vs. talent in football—does being in the rightplace at the right time matter more than skill? Crouchy reflects on the moments that made (andnearly broke) his career, while Sids shares his experience at Arsenal, where he might have been atthe right club at the wrong time.Elsewhere, they tackle live TV chaos (including Joe Hart’s accidental on-air blunder), Chris’s roastdinner that led to an impromptu session on the pints, and the latest pod invention—an actual ThatPeter Crouch Podcast board game! The concept? Stay out of the doghouse and survive the ultimatepub crawl. Would you play it?Let us know in the comments—what’s the luckiest moment in your career? Would you take on the95-marathon challenge? And most importantly… should Sids actually run the marathon dressed as apudding?!Don't forget to subscribe, drop us a review, and stay tuned for more podcast chaos next week!00:00:00 – Marathon Training Updates00:09:50 – He ran Across Australia Listening to the Pod00:22:00 – How Luck Shapes a Footballer’s Career00:31:30 – Crouchy’s QPR Breakthrough00:42:15 – A Cutthroat World: Football Academies00:55:30 – “Doghouse" - The Board Game01:02:02 – Closing Thoughts & Fan MessagesSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAAFor more Peter Crouch:Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouchTherapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouchFor more Chris StarkTwitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve SidwellTwitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PeterArsenal 2 - 0 ChelseaEverton 1 - 0 West HamSouthampton 1 - 3 WolvesChrisArsenal 2 - 1 ChelseaEverton 2 - 1 West HamSouthampton 1 - 2 WolvesSidsArsenal 2 - 2 ChelseaEverton 1 - 1 West HamSouthampton 0 - 0 WolvesPeterOn this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive into one of the biggest football debates of the week, has Arteta completely lost the plot? After his dramatic press conference walkout, the lads break down the pressures of managing a Premier League club and the mind games involved.Elsewhere, they discuss the madness of Gazza, Stack, and Ruddock, legendary players who defined chaos on and off the pitch.But that’s not all, Salah’s future at Liverpool is under the microscope, with rumours of an unbelievable exit plan.Meanwhile, Cheltenham fever is in full swing, and the boys discuss the wildest betting stories, the unexpected connection between Cheltenham and Benidorm, and whether Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations get too out of hand for footballers.Got a Cheltenham tip or a story about a footballer meltdown? Drop it in the comments!00:00 | Intro08:45 | Arteta Walks Out!16:20 | Salah’s Leaving Liverpool?!22:40 | The Forgotten Football Rule31:50 | Last Night’s Football Drama Analyzed43:15 | Gazza, Stack & Ruddock Madness47:25 | The Link Between Cheltenham & Benidorm56:00 | Closing Thoughts & Next Episode TeaseSubscribe to / @thatpetercrouchpodcastFollow our Clips page / @thatpetercrouchpodcastclipsFor more Peter Crouch:Twitter - / petercrouchTherapy Crouch - / @thetherapycrouchFor more Chris StarkTwitter - / chris_starkInstagram - / chrisstarkFor more Steve SidwellTwitter - / sjsidwellInstagram - / stevesidwell14#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids diveinto one of football’s biggest challenges… longevity.What does it take to keep playing at the highest level for years? Is it down to fitness,mentality, or just plain luck? The lads break down the secrets behind long careers,from training regimens to dressing room power struggles. They also reveal the telltalesigns that a player’s time is up, plus the legends who somehow defied the clock.And of course, there are plenty of ridiculous stories along the way. If you think footballers have it easy, this one might change your mind.Be at your best. Consider therapy with our paid partner, BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/CROUCH for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy[00:00:00] – What does longevity mean?[00:05:30] – The biggest factor for a long career[00:10:15] – The players who defied time[00:20:20] – The modern approach to longevity[00:25:50] – How football veterans stay motivated[00:30:00] – Dressing room dynamics[00:35:45] – Knowing when it’s time to retire[00:40:10] – Is longevity harder now?[00:47:00] – The key to a long football careerSubscribe to / @thatpetercrouchpodcastFollow our Clips page / @thatpetercrouchpodcastclipsFor more Peter Crouch:Twitter - / petercrouchTherapy Crouch - / @thetherapycrouchFor more Chris StarkTwitter - / chris_starkInstagram - / chrisstarkFor more Steve SidwellTwitter - / sjsidwellInstagram - / stevesidwell14#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete - 47Sids - 46Chris - 42Final Scores from the weekendMan Utd 1-1 FulhamBournemouth 1-1 WolvesNewcastle 1-2 BrightonPredictions (at 90 mins)PeteMan Utd 1-3 Fulham (0pts)Bournemouth 1-1 Wolves (3pts)Newcastle 3-2 Brighton (0pts)ChrisMan Utd 1- 2 Fulham (0pts)Bournemouth 2-1 Wolves (0pts)Newcastle 2-0 Brighton (0pts)SidsMan Utd 0-2 Fulham (0pts)Bournemouth 3-1 Wolves (0pts)Newcastle 2-3 Brighton (0pts)On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive deep into themadness that is Vanarama, the game that’s taken over football! The lads discuss the hilarious chaosit’s brought to the pod and even pitch getting a major pop star to record the theme song.Elsewhere, the boys break down the biggest FA Cup shocks, discuss Wayne Rooney’s savage takeon Manchester United, and question whether Arsenal’s attack is strong enough to win the league.Plus, Pete shares the story of a tackle so bad he had to apologise to Fabregas after the game!And of course, it wouldn’t be That Peter Crouch Podcast without some top-tier Doghouse stories,including a pre-written poem for a girlfriend who’s about to find out her fella has definitely messedup.Oh, and if you’ve ever wondered what a game of Vanarama with animals would look like… well,let’s just say you’re in for a treat.Let us know in the comments—who’s got the worst football fine story? 👀00:00 - Welcome to That Peter Crouch Podcast00:01 - Vanarama Game Takes Over Football!00:07 - FA Cup Predictions00:18 - Peter Crouch’s Shocking Tackle00:26 - The Key to Forest’s Success00:32 - The Ultimate Doghouse Dilemma00:36 - Playing Vanarama with Animals?!Subscribe to / @thatpetercrouchpodcastFollow our Clips page / @thatpetercrouchpodcastclipsFor more Peter Crouch:Twitter - / petercrouchTherapy Crouch - / @thetherapycrouchFor more Chris StarkTwitter - / chris_starkInstagram - / chrisstarkFor more Steve SidwellTwitter - / sjsidwellInstagram - / stevesidwell14#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive headfirst intothe world of football rivalries—from the biggest derby days to the strangest grudges you neverknew existed. The lads relive their personal experiences of playing in heated matches, including themadness of Brighton vs. Palace, the infamous Stoke vs. Arsenal clash, and the sheer hatred of Villavs. Birmingham.But rivalries aren’t just for the pitch—managers, pundits, and even mascots get involved too.Sidwell shares his nightmare journey through hostile Palace fans, while Pete breaks down whysome players never let things go (yes, Roy Keane, we’re looking at you). Plus, we dive into the weirdest football club owners and uncover the hidden rivalries in football punditry.Let us know in the comments—who is your biggest footballing rival? And if you're currently lockedin a personal or workplace rivalry, we want to hear about it!00:00 – Intro 04:30 – Second Clubs07:30 – Dressing Room Drama18:00 – Getting Personal27:10 – The angriest tackles in football30:45 – Dion Dublin39:20 – Off the Pitch50:15 – Club OwnersSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Current standings:Pete - 44Sids - 46Chris - 42Scores from weekend:Man City 0-2 LiverpoolAston Villa 2-1 ChelseaNewcastle 4-3 ForestPetes PredictionsMan City 1-2 Liverpool (1pts)Aston Villa 3-1 Chelsea (1pts)Newcastle 2-1 Forest (1pts)Sids PredictionsMancity 1-3 Liverpool (1pts)Aston Villa 2-0 Chelsea (1pts)Newcastle 1-0 Forest (1pts)Chris PredictionsMan City 2-1 Liverpool (0pts)Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea (3pts)Newcastle 1-1 Forest (0pts)On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sid’s go head-to-head with their FA Cup predictions—who’s getting knocked out, and who’s pulling off the biggest upset? The lads also introduce the world to the Vanaramagame, the latest football-themed debate that’s taking over group chats everywhere. Plus, Liverpool’s dominance, Man City’s struggles, and why the forgotten backpass rule never gets punished.Finally, a few legendary listener stories and the biggest talking points from the weekend’s matches. Don’t forget to subscribe and drop your FA Cup predictions in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sid delve into one of the most compelling themes in football—Redemption. Whether it’s a player bouncing back from a career-threatening injury, a manager proving the doubters wrong, or a team rising from the ashes, the lads explore what it truly means to have a comeback story. From Peter Crouch’s own redemption after a red card against Real Madrid to Stuart Pearce’s iconic penalty redemption for England, the episode is packed with gripping tales of resilience. The boys also take a deep dive into legendary redemption arcs like Ronaldo R9’s triumphant return to win the 2002 World Cup and David Beckham’s transformation from national villain to England’s hero. Plus, they discuss Marcus Rashford’s current struggles, Gareth Southgate’s managerial journey, and the most shocking comebacks in football history.But it wouldn’t be That Peter Crouch Podcast without a bit of chaos—expect tales of marathon training, pub crawls, and, of course, an outrageous listener email about a reverse cowgirl toilet disaster. Buckle up for a wild ride through football’s greatest redemption arcs and let us know in the comments—what’s your biggest football redemption story?00:00:00 – Crouchy, Sid, and Chris kick things off (Marathon training & pub crawl idea)00:03:02 – Introducing the theme of Redemption: What does it really mean?00:05:18 – Crouchy’s own redemption story—Red card in Madrid to hero at Stoke00:08:10 – How players deal with failure and bounce back stronger00:12:23 – Harry Redknapp’s brilliant man-management after Crouchy’s mistake00:15:05 – Sidwell’s nightmare: Back-to-back red cards and a season ruined00:22:51 – Ronaldo R9’s incredible return from near career-ending injury00:31:07 – David Beckham’s redemption arc—From villain to national hero00:34:59 – Managers who’ve had redemption arcs—Postecoglou & Southgate00:37:06 – What would true redemption for Gareth Southgate look like?00:40:01 – The chaotic listener email about a toilet disaster00:45:18 – The weekly Crouchy quote & final thoughts on RedemptionSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAAFor more Peter Crouch:Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouchTherapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouchFor more Chris StarkTwitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve SidwellTwitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.