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On today's AMA episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back answering your questions, and as always, the conversation heads in some very unexpected directions.From Peter looking back on his experience at the World Cup Final and the chaos of the half-time show, to a chat about celebrity encounters, family life and some surprisingly competitive households, there's plenty of laughs along the way. The pair also dive into your questions on AI, whether technology is making life easier or a little bit scarier, before somehow ending up discussing relationships, keeping the spark alive and some very questionable bedroom advice.As always, nothing is off limits in this week's AMA, with honest opinions, ridiculous stories and plenty of classic Therapy Crouch chaos.If you'd like to submit a question for a future AMA, hit the link below.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit#AD - If AutoSergei took care of your life admin and handed you back a whole day of me-time, how would you spend it? ⏳👇Searching for a credit card can feel like a nightmare, with so many options and no obvious place to start. That’s where AutoSergei from Compare the Market comes in, it makes money more simples by highlighting cards based on what you’re after.Compare the Market. The simples way to save.00:00 Introduction00:40 World Cup Final Debrief03:20 The Half-Time Show05:10 Behind The Scenes Stories09:30 Sponsor Break10:36 Celebrity Encounters & TV13:30 Biggest Life Achievements15:10 Competitive Families17:20 Is AI Taking Over?18:30 Modern Relationships21:15 Keeping The Spark Alive23:50 Listener Questions & Final LaughsTo contact us:Email:[email protected]:https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite:https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are joined for another hilarious chat as they dive into the emotional rollercoaster of parenting, from the kids' dramatic new haircuts to realising they're picking up more Scouse than ever before.The gang also discuss bizarre sleep talking, Peter opens up about dealing with nasal polyps during his football career, and the surprising realities of being best man at a wedding. Later on, the conversation turns to smart homes, whether technology is making family life easier or harder, and the culture shocks of travelling around America, from enormous food portions to tipping etiquette.As always, there's plenty of laughs, relatable parenting moments and honest conversations along the way.If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link belowhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit00:00 Introduction02:20 The Kids' New Haircuts10:50 They've Gone Full Scouse17:00 Sleep Talking Confessions18:15 Peter Opens Up About Polyps24:40 Why Being Best Man Is So Hard32:05 Are Smart Homes Worth It?34:00 Kids, Phones & Old School Games38:30 American Culture Shocks40:55 US Food Portions & Tipping Debate53:30 What We'll Talk About Next WeekTo contact us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back in New York for another chaotic Ask Me Anything, and this week's questions spark conversations that go absolutely everywhere.The pair kick things off by joking about being reunited after travelling, with Abbey admitting she's officially decided she can't cope with single parenting, while Peter cheekily negotiates a "week on, week off" arrangement.One listener asks Abbey for advice ahead of giving birth, leading to an honest chat about their own labour experiences, planned inductions, epidurals and the one thing Peter kept doing that drove Abbey absolutely mad while she was stuck in hospital. Peter also attempts to explain oxytocin... with predictably disastrous results.Elsewhere, the pair react to one of the funniest listener confessions yet, involving a very drunk son, the wrong bedroom and an unforgettable wake-up call that had everyone in stitches.Plus, Abbey and Peter weigh in on whether having loads of mirrors in your bedroom is a genuine relationship red flag, debate whether men are actually more vain than women, and Abbey exposes Peter's bizarre habit of practising his golf swing completely naked after getting out of the shower.If you want to submit an Agony Ab or Ask Me Anything question to the podcast, hit the link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKD...00:00 - Welcome back to another NYC Ask Me Anything00:35 - Abbey admits she doesn't want to be a single parent01:02 - Peter jokes about week-on, week-off parenting01:38 - Listener asks Abbey for labour and birth advice02:20 - C-section vs natural birth and preparing for labour02:52 - Peter completely misunderstands oxytocin03:24 - Did Peter help... or annoy Abbey during labour?03:40 - Why all of their births were carefully planned04:12 - Abbey explains why football dictated delivery dates04:34 - Peter's biggest labour wind-up revealed05:06 - Nando's, pizza and making a starving Abbey jealous05:28 - Peter praises Abbey after giving birth06:12 - Would Abbey have another baby?06:34 - Sienna Miller, older mums and Rice Krispies jokes06:46 - Listener's hilarious drunk son confession07:05 - Climbing into mum's bed completely naked07:32 - The missing phone makes the story even worse08:13 - Abbey and Peter react to the unbelievable confession08:52 - Is having loads of bedroom mirrors a red flag?09:18 - How long is too long to stare at yourself?09:46 - Abbey admits her brother loves his reflection10:10 - Are men actually more vain than women?10:41 - Love Island, gym culture and mirror habits11:00 - Peter's hilarious opinion of himself11:15 - Abbey exposes Peter's naked golf swing routineTo contact us:Email: [email protected]:  / thetherapycrouchpodcast  TikTok:  / thetherapycrouch  Website:https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peter  / petercrouch  For more from Abbey  / abbeyclancy  Our clips channel   / @thetherapycrouch-clipsch-om9dy   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are FINALLY back together — this time recording from the middle of New York City after weeks apart — but the reunion gets off to an unforgettable start.Abbey reveals the nightmare journey that almost stopped her family from making it to the US after an ESTA mistake at the airport. Things only get worse when Sophia accidentally says the one word you should never mention to American immigration officers, whilst an abandoned suitcase causes panic in passport control, their driver gives up and leaves without them, and Abbey ends up in tears after one disaster after another.Meanwhile, Peter shares what it was like returning to the England camp during the World Cup to receive his Legacy Cap from Harry Kane, while the pair compare life in Portugal and New York, discuss why Americans might just be the friendliest people in the world, and debate whether Gas has picked up a suspicious new accent.Elsewhere, a listener uncovers a bizarre Peter Crouch football collectible, Gaz explains how he ended up getting tattooed by Matty Healy from The 1975 in a Los Angeles sports bar, and Peter reveals that somewhere out there a fan still has his signature as a tattoo.Plus, Abbey and Peter tackle two Agony Abs: one listener who's devastated after being excluded from her partner's best friend's wedding, and another asking whether long-distance relationships can ever really work. After spending weeks apart themselves, the pair have plenty to say...If you want to submit an Agony Ab or Ask Me Anything question to the podcast, hit the link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKD...00:00 - Abbey and Peter are finally reunited in New York00:52 - Peter reflects on the World Cup and his Legacy Cap02:20 - Abbey says goodbye to her rescued kittens02:45 - The ESTA mistake nearly ruins the trip to America03:22 - Sophia almost gets into serious trouble at US immigration04:12 - Why saying "gun" at airport security causes panic05:02 - The abandoned suitcase sparks fears06:15 - Watching England at the World Cup abroad07:05 - Recording The Therapy Crouch in noisy New York07:53 - Abbey praises the Heathrow staff member who saved their trip09:05 - Peter's favourite American cities and friendliest people11:18 - The best food they've eaten in New York12:50 - Abbey reveals the Crouchy football doll their kids completely destroyed16:08 - Gaz reveals his Matty Healy tattoo story17:45 - Peter someone has his signature tattooed on someone18:54 - Agony Ab: Not invited to your partner's best friend's wedding20:23 - Abbey and Peter debate whether the wedding snub is acceptable21:13 - Long-distance relationships put to the test22:17 - Abbey and Peter admit distance brings out the worst in them23:20 - Why their relationship only works when they're together24:07 - The episode ends with playful bickering and declarations of loveTo contact us:Email: [email protected]:  / thetherapycrouchpodcast  TikTok:  / thetherapycrouch  Website:https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peter  / petercrouch  For more from Abbey  / abbeyclancy  Our clips channel   / @thetherapycrouch-clipsch-om9dy   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re bringing you a little compilation of some of our favourite moments from Summer 2026 - all during Abbey & Peter’s family holiday to Portugal!Stay tuned as we’ll be back soon with your regular Therapy Crouch shenanigans…If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKD...Episodes included:You Had Fun: Now You’re In Trouble… Relationship Truths Get REAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQXcITXFeSwAbbey Calls Out Peter’s Non-Stop Holiday Behaviour In Portugal!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfxR78w6QoUWorld’s Worst Job_ ‘I couldn’t got the toilet for THREE DAYS!!’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pENZHKXhnMkConspiracy Theories Get WEIRD! Flat Earths, AI Takeovers and Robot Birds!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7PxDjJeD9gPeter Gets DESTROYED By Pensioners! Abbey Exposes His Portugal Tennis Disasterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEhTgxrWgDM“You Can Shove Your Puppies…” Portugal AMA Gets Wild!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUBGRR48YzYStag Do Confessions, Relationship Boundaries and Abbey’s House Obsession!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KkGi-adA_UTo contact us:Email: [email protected]:https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite:https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peter:https://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbey:https://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter gives a brief update on the status on the show as England continue to proudly march on into the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026!Sadly this means no therapy this week... sorry fans! We'll see you next Tuesday! (And as a thank-you for your patience, a greatest hits episode will be wheeling it's way to you shortly!)If you want to submit an Agony Ab or Ask Me Anything question to the podcast, hit the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDEmail: [email protected]:  / thetherapycrouchpodcast TikTok:  / thetherapycrouch Website:https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peter  / petercrouch For more from Abbey  / abbeyclancy Our clips channel  / @thetherapycrouch-clipsch-om9dy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are back for another Ask Me Anything, still separated by thousands of miles with Peter in LA covering the World Cup and Abbey holding the fort in Portugal.The pair catch up on just how much they're missing each other, reveal when they'll finally be reunited, and answer the question everyone keeps asking about whether Portugal is now officially home.Abbey also shares the latest update on her rescue kittens, including her slightly unconventional attempt at communicating with their mum by learning "cat language"… much to Peter's amusement. Meanwhile, Peter recounts one of the most ridiculous American food challenges he's ever seen, involving a giant sandwich, a professional eater and a technique that genuinely turns his stomach.Elsewhere, the pair offer advice to one listener struggling to make friends in their twenties, discuss whether friendships naturally become easier later in life, and explain why men and women approach making plans so differently.There's also a hilarious relationship dilemma after one listener's romantic fantasy exercise ends with perhaps the least romantic response imaginable, before the episode descends into complete chaos with one of the funniest drunken confessions ever sent into the podcast.From mystery poos around the house to Peter revealing one of his mate's all-time worst drunken moments, it's a finale you'll never forget.If you want to submit an Agony Ab or Ask Me Anything question to the podcast, hit the link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKD...00:00 - Welcome to another Ask Me Anything00:41 - Abbey gives an update on the Portugal rescue kittens01:28 - Abbey explains her "cat language" blinking technique02:49 - Peter can't stop laughing at Abbey's cat communication03:56 - Peter's unexpected FaceTime with a random little boy04:49 - Peter's busy World Cup schedule and Mexico trip05:12 - How much they're really missing each other apart06:00 - Peter shares what life in LA has actually been like06:47 - The ridiculous American food challenge08:14 - The professional eater who demolished the giant sandwich09:07 - Listener asks if the family has moved to Portugal for good10:40 - Peter and Abbey reveal their plans to return to the UK11:07 - Agony Ab: Is it harder to make friends in your twenties?13:39 - Peter and Abbey explain how friendships change with age15:00 - Why men and women make plans so differently16:42 - A listener's romantic fantasy completely backfires17:47 - Abbey gets called out over her own fantasy confession18:55 - A listener admits she's dreamed about Peter and Abbey for years19:49 - Peter recommends the TV series everyone is talking about20:33 - The most unbelievable drunken confession ever sent in21:16 - Mystery poos, coffee tables and total disbelief22:14 - Peter admits he's witnessed similar drunken disasters22:57 - "My mate p!ssed on his mum once…"23:32 - Why drunken toilet accidents happen so often24:18 - Final goodbyes and counting down until they're reunitedTo contact us:Email: [email protected]:  / thetherapycrouchpodcast  TikTok:  / thetherapycrouch  Website:https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peter  / petercrouch  For more from Abbey  / abbeyclancy  Our clips channel   / @thetherapycrouch-clipsch-om9dy   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter and Abbey are back together from opposite sides of the world, with Pete still in Los Angeles covering the Club World Cup while Abbey holds down the fort in Portugal... and it's fair to say long distance is still bringing plenty of chaos.The pair kick things off by catching up after time apart, with Peter showing off his questionable LA haircut before the conversation quickly spirals into expensive celebrity barbers, World Cup stories and Abbey receiving an unexpected history lesson on Maradona's infamous "Hand of God".Elsewhere, Abbey opens up about a brand new parenting challenge as the couple navigate life with a 15-year-old daughter and the reality of teenage boys beginning to appear on the scene. They also tackle one listener's noisy partner, another whose role play was completely derailed by an overly committed builder delivering a full loft conversion quote, and revisit the legendary "lingerie crab" story after the couple write back with a surprising update... and some very happy news.There's also a fiery renovation debate as Peter discovers more surprise bills arriving for their new house, admits his only contribution has been choosing the boilers, and accuses Abbey of going "knob shopping" without him.Plus, Peter reflects honestly on life after professional football, why he rarely plays anymore despite still loving the game, whether they've already "peaked" in life, and why finding new passions has become more important than ever.If you want to submit an Agony Ab or Ask Me Anything question to the podcast, hit the link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKD...00:00 - Intro01:00 - Peter explains why every footballer ends up with the same World Cup haircut02:25 - Expensive LA barbers03:15 - World Cup excitement and talking about Kane’s goal04:05 - Peter tells Abbey the full story of Maradona's infamous "Hand of God"06:55 - Parenting worries begin as Abbey opens up08:00 - The realities of teenage girls and navigating dating as parents10:05 - World Cup moments and England excitement11:00 - Peter's Weekly Whine: surprise renovation bills keep arriving from home12:20 - Boilers, driveway lights and why Peter feels left out of designing the house13:25 - Knob shopping15:10 - Peter reveals the only part of the new house he actually wants control over16:25 - Listener update: the famous "lingerie crab" mystery finally gets solved18:15 - Engagement news after one of the podcast's strangest ever listener dilemmas19:20 - Peter wearing women’s clothes and the conversation gets ridiculous20:00 - Abbey's Love Island lookalike and Gaz’s invitation to a Fourth of July LA pool party22:00 - Agony Ab: what do you do when your boyfriend is a bedroom screamer?24:45 - Long distance life and why this week's episode became a catch-up instead26:10 - Former athlete struggles: does Peter still miss playing professional football?28:00 - Peter admits football frustrates him now and explains why he rarely plays29:00 - Finding new passions through golf and life after football30:00 - Have Peter and Abbey already "peaked" in life? An unexpectedly honest discussion32:30 - Agony Ab: role play goes too far when a builder starts quoting for a loft conversion34:00 - Peter pitches his own role play ideas... including an LAPD officer35:10 - Wrapping up after another long-distance catch-up filled with chaosTo contact us:Email: [email protected]:  / thetherapycrouchpodcast  TikTok:  / thetherapycrouch  Website:https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peter  / petercrouch  For more from Abbey  / abbeyclancy  Our clips channel   / @thetherapycrouch-clipsch-om9dy   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter and Abbey are back for another Ask Me Anything, still navigating long distance with Pete in LA and Abbey in Portugal, and the chaos starts almost immediately...The pair kick things off with a debate about breaking news alerts, why the news is always so depressing, and whether the world desperately needs a "good news" channel instead. They then dive into a listener dilemma about moving out to the countryside, discussing teenage independence, parenting guilt and why neither of them would let their own kids walk anywhere alone these days.Elsewhere, Peter and Abbey take a nostalgic trip back through their favourite childhood games, with Peter somehow admitting he left Abbey lying injured during a family game because he had to get back to the tree first!There's also a hilarious discussion about celebrity hall passes after one listener accidentally named Abbey as his, before Peter and Abbey reveal their own celebrity crushes and debate whether hall passes should even exist in a marriage.The couple also revisit one of their most infamous relationship rows involving wild boar sausages, pregnancy cravings and the "World's Best Prawn Sandwich", while another listener's dishwasher loading complaint sparks a surprisingly passionate debate about household chores and who actually knows the "correct" way to do them.Plus, Peter becomes obsessed with the idea of growing vegetables like David Beckham, the pair dream about making homemade soups and chimichurri from their future garden, and one listener's romantic evening is completely derailed by... a sourdough timer.There's also a heartfelt moment as Peter and Abbey send their love to listener Mark during his chemotherapy treatment, before ending the episode with a genuinely touching long-distance goodbye that reminds everyone just how much they miss being together.If you want to submit an Agony Ab or Ask Me Anything question to the podcast, hit the link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKD...00:00 - Intro and bizarre opening conversation00:28 - Ask Me Anything begins from LA and Portugal00:53 - Breaking news interrupts the podcast01:38 - Why the news is always so negative02:18 - Family dilemma: move house or stay rural?03:14 - Parenting guilt and giving teenagers independence04:14 - Would they let their own children walk alone?04:51 - Childhood games and playground nostalgia05:43 - Hide and Seek, Bulldog and forgotten classics06:15 - The new game everyone became obsessed with06:56 - Peter leaves Abbey injured to win the game07:20 - Celebrity hall pass dilemma from a listener08:09 - Abbey and Peter reveal their celebrity crushes09:12 - Hall pass rules and where the phrase comes from10:43 - Emotional message for listener Mark during chemotherapy12:18 - Pettiest reasons for ending relationships13:05 - The pregnancy sausage argument returns14:05 - The "World's Best Prawn Sandwich" disaster15:10 - Abbey admits she ghosted someone on a date16:18 - Peter's "dance van" pronunciation gets roasted17:42 - Dishwasher loading wars between couples18:40 - Peter's only official household chore19:18 - David Beckham's vegetable garden inspires Peter20:18 - Dreaming about home-grown food and batch cooking21:20 - Romance interrupted by sourdough bread22:10 - Parenting and trying to find time together23:20 - Peter's least sexy relationship moment24:18 - Bread making vs romance debate continues25:02 - Sweet long-distance goodbye and family appreciationTo contact us:Email: [email protected]:  / thetherapycrouchpodcast  TikTok:  / thetherapycrouch  Website:https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peter  / petercrouch  For more from Abbey  / abbeyclancy  Our clips channel   / @thetherapycrouch-clipsch-om9dy   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, Peter is back in LA while Abbey holds down the fort in Portugal, and long-distance life is proving just as chaotic as ever.The pair kick things off by catching up across the time difference, with Pete walking into a house where everyone is ill while Abbey gives a dramatic update on her ever-growing cat family. What started as rescuing a few kittens has turned into full-blown Tiger King territory, complete with surprise attacks and daily battles just to clean their eyes.Elsewhere, Peter reveals his biggest long-distance frustration, why time zones should be abolished forever, and the couple laugh about the strange ways they've celebrated birthdays and even delayed Christmas together when life got in the way.There's also a brilliant listener debate about whether "I'm just going for one drink" has ever actually meant one drink, before the pair tackle some of the internet's most ridiculous ‘Am I The Asshole’ stories. From a man who demolished an entire four-foot party sandwich to a groom desperate to hide his brother's extremely graphic tattoo on his wedding day, the dilemmas only get more bizarre.Plus, Pete is fascinated by LA's driverless delivery robots, Abbey explains why self-checkouts are killing conversation, and an Agony Ab involving a supposedly "dead" ex leaves everyone questioning what they would do in the same situation.If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast - hit the link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKD...00:00 - Pete flirts before the podcast starts00:24 - Peter joins from LA as Abbey stays in Portugal01:05 - Pete arrives to a house full of ill crew members01:53 - Abbey's rescued kittens become complete chaos03:42 - Tiger King comparisons and life with five kittens04:28 - Pete misses Abbey but loves working in LA05:05 - Abbey's sunrise horse ride nearly sends Pete to sleep06:25 - Weekly whine: long distance and impossible time zones07:50 - Pete jokes Abbey is too happy without him09:00 - How they move anniversaries and even Christmas10:04 - "One drink with the lads" never ends well12:13 - Pete explains why men should stop promising one pint16:03 - Listener compliments, fashion chat and modern dating18:07 - Why the 90s were better than today20:00 - Relationship ick: talking to your partner through the dog22:24 - American AITA: the infamous 4-foot party sandwich26:24 - Was eating the entire sandwich actually selfish?29:53 - Dad tries forcing his 25-year-old girlfriend into every friendship group34:27 - Wedding drama over a giant vagina tattoo38:00 - Pete's mind is blown by LA delivery robots39:40 - Why self-checkouts are ruining human interaction41:25 - Agony Ab: is your girlfriend lying about her "dead" ex?43:25 - Doppelganger debate and emotional long-distance goodbyeTo contact us:Email: [email protected]:  / thetherapycrouchpodcast  TikTok:  / thetherapycrouch  Website:https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peter  / petercrouch  For more from Abbey  / abbeyclancy  Our clips channel   / @thetherapycrouch-clipsch-om9dy   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.