Owen Hargreaves: Bayern’s BRUTAL Dressing Room - “I Didn’t Celebrate Winning The Champions League At 20.”

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris are joined by James Tarkowski, the no-nonsense centre-back for Everton Football Club. Known for his leadership, resilience, and heart-on-sleeve playing style, Tarkowski opens up about life at Goodison Park, Sean Dyche’s influence, and what it’s really like to play in Merseyside derbies.He shares stories from Burnley’s golden years, the chaos of Everton’s survival seasons, and his thoughts on football’s return to big number 9’s, directness, and long balls. The lads also dive into dressing room psychology, VAR frustrations, and post-football plans — from coaching to business ventures. Expect honest football chat, great banter, and a few unexpected laughs (including Tarky’s Frozen piano moment). Chumbawamba 00:00 – Tribute to Stuart Pearce’s son00:35 – Opening banter and intro with the lads08:45 – Sunday League chaos & Crouchy’s DM prank16:20 – Dyche and managing “grenade” club owners18:40 – Maguire’s redemption & tournament talk35:00 – James Tarkowski joins the pod36:10 – Settling into Everton and the chaotic seasons38:31 – Goodison Park vs. the new stadium41:10 – Grealish’s form and personality off the pitch44:05 – Tarkowski vs. Van Dijk: The Derby Battle48:06 – The famous last-minute volley and the wild celebrations50:35 – Tarkowski’s journey from non-league to Premier League54:05 – Inside Burnley’s dressing room culture57:25 – Sean Dyche’s mind games and Burnley mentality1:03:10 – Life after football & finding new passionsFollow 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.

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are joined by free agent and Crystal Palace legend Joel Ward. From lifting the FA Cup to living in a Bible college, Joel dives deep into the highs, lows, and surprises of his footballing journey.The lads chat about Ward’s free agent life, what it’s really like being on the sidelines after a long stint at a club, and how he's mentoring the next generation at Palace. They also get stuck into proper dressing room stories, the real power of player faith groups, and one of the most intense atmospheres in football — Fratton Park on a European night.Oh, and things take a serious left turn into 18-hour brisket smoking sessions and barbecuing like a pro. Is Joel Ward the best footballing pitmaster in the country? You'll have to listen to find out. Chumbawamba 00:00:00 – Episode opens: remote setup and Ibiza hangover chat00:02:14 – Sids explains how bad weather justified a heavier night out00:03:08 – McDonald's recovery mode: international break confessions00:04:34 – “Three nights in a row is heavy at this age” – big night consequences00:06:10 – Fantasy football standings update: Sid storming into the lead00:07:09 – Cheating Chris out of points?00:10:17 – Ange & Forest: “It’s not going to end well”00:12:54 – Arsenal's mental hurdle: “They have to win a league title NOW”00:19:11 – Crouch’s bet builder: Mo Salah to score first00:25:11 – Steve Bruce story: “His dad asked, ‘How do you stand in that box?’”00:30:53 – Joel Ward joins the pod00:31:15 – Life as a free agent and staying fit at Palace00:33:13 – Winning the FA Cup: “You couldn’t write it”00:34:46 – “I knew we were going to win” – the surreal moment before victory00:35:48 – What it meant for lifelong Palace fans00:36:03 – How the team mentally prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime shot00:38:17 – Why the Palace system works, even without stars00:40:01 – Ward on changing roles and mentoring at Palace00:42:34 – Coaching, faith, and media aspirations00:43:24 – Growing up in a Bible college with 30+ residents00:45:42 – Faith in football: pre-game prayers and support groups00:49:04 – WhatsApp groups with Eze, Trent, and other believers00:52:00 – Coming through the ranks at Portsmouth01:00:00 – Facing AC Milan: “I saw Maldini in the tunnel”01:04:09 – The great football BBQ debate beginsFollow 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.

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Subscribe to ‘And The Award Goes To…’ In this bonus episode - Pete’s been on another pod! Pete swung by the brand new podcast - ‘And The Award Goes To…’ - the podcast that’s also an awards show, as he handed out five awards, across five categories, that Joel made up just for him.Listen in as Pete picks his winners for awards such as Best First Sip of a Pint, Best Goal Celebration of All Time, and The GOAT Indian Order.Follow ‘And The Award Goes To…’On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/spotify-and-the-award-...On Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/and-the-award-goes-toOn Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/amazon-and-the-award-g...On TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/tiktok-and-the-award-g...On Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Insta-And-The-Award-Go...On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTube-And-The-Award-...Brand new episodes of ‘And The Award Goes To’ drop every Friday.Brought to you by Argos and Acast Creative.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Argos or any of its group companies. Descriptions of the products mentioned in this podcast are accurate as at the time of recording. Check your local store or argos.co.uk for product availability, which may vary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids welcome Kasabian frontman Sergio Pizzorno, the creative force behind one of Britain’s most iconic rock bands. The lads dive deep into Sergio’s world — from his legendary songwriting process in “The Sergery,” to the chaos and glory of performing Fire in front of tens of thousands.Serge opens up about Kasabian’s new music, what drives him as a frontman, and his unique parallels between music and football. They also relive Leicester City’s miraculous Premier League triumph, wild gigs at CrouchFest, and why Sean Dyche might owe him for Crouch’s transfer to Burnley.Expect stories of flares, service station meetups, and rock ‘n’ roll philosophy — all with that unmistakable Crouch Pod banter. Chumbawamba 00:00 – Intro banter & Sid’s hair chat02:00 – Pete teases the arrival of Sergio Pizzorno03:00 – Crouch’s “Home Olympics” with Serge06:00 – The lads’ league and “horny draws”17:00 – Sergio Pizzorno joins the pod18:00 – Memories of listening to Kasabian’s album on a yacht in France20:00 – Chaos at CrouchFest & performing Fire live21:00 – Writing “Hippie Sunshine” and the Elton John-inspired breakdown23:00 – How Kasabian blend rock and rave into one sound25:00 – The art of reading a crowd & touring America27:00 – Life on tour, staying sober, and “living life backwards”30:00 – How Fire became the soundtrack to football33:00 – Glastonbury, flares, and Kasabian’s stadium moments36:00 – Sean Dyche, service stations, and transfer stories41:00 – Leicester City’s miracle season memories45:00 – Jamie Vardy stories & the Champions League trophy moment50:00 – Football trivia battles & the “3-day question” saga53:00 – Sergio on the new album and what’s nextFollow 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.

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids sit down with Sir Gary Oldman – one of Britain’s greatest actors, an Oscar and BAFTA winner, and the man behind unforgettable roles in Dracula, Harry Potter, The Darkest Hour, and Slow Horses.A lifelong Manchester United fan, Oldman opens up about his first experiences watching football in the 1960s, his friendship with Sir Alex Ferguson, and why he misses the old-school loyalty of players who stayed at clubs for decades.He also dives deep into the craft of acting – from the grueling physical toll of roles like Churchill, to getting nicotine poisoning while filming, to his pride in movies like JFK. Along the way, Gary shares stories about recent knighthood, Oscar night nerves, fart gags on Slow Horses, and his admiration for George Best.This one’s a proper crossover of football and film.00:00:00 – Intro: Pete, Chris & Sids kick things off00:01:12 – Sitting with Turkish fans & reminiscing at Anfield00:03:29 – Debate over Ryder Cup crowds & respect in golf00:05:03 – Golfers celebrating like Sunday league lads with beers00:08:32 – Football tactics going “full circle”: long throws & direct play00:10:23 – Newcastle heartbreak & Premier League predictions league00:12:04 – Sunderland shoutout00:13:09 – Gareth Southgate rumours & whether he’d suit Man United00:18:11 – Big preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool00:22:13 – Bournemouth vs Fulham preview & stadium expansion chat00:32:24 – Score predictions: United vs Sunderland00:32:45 – Introduction of special guest: Sir Gary Oldman00:33:43 – The infamous farting scene in Slow Horses explained00:39:01 – Oldman on The Firm & 1980s hooliganism00:40:51 – Where Gary was when he found out about his knighthood00:42:17 – Gary’s most proud film role00:43:17 – Playing Churchill & winning the Oscar00:53:02 – Gary’s football roots & becoming a Man United fan00:55:22 – Nostalgia: Best, Charlton, Giggs, and loyalty in football00:59:29 – The loss of “first eleven” continuity01:02:01 – Sir Alex nearly cameoing in Slow Horses01:03:30 – Critiquing Rooney & Giggs’ acting in adverts01:05:01 – Which Oldman character could rescue Man United’s dressing room01:07:46 – What’s next for Gary: more Slow Horses Chumbawamba Follow 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.

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Peter Crouch, Chris Stark, and Steve Sidwell dive into the ins and outs of loan moves: the good, the bad, and the brutally honest. Drawing from personal experience, Sids opens up about being sent out on loan early in his career and how it shaped his future, while Crouchy shares the highs and harsh realities of being loaned to clubs to fight for game time. The lads also get into the unique pressure young players face, the role of managers during these periods, and how loan spells can make, or break, careers.The lads dissect a big weekend of Premier League action, including Arsenal vs Man City and Liverpool vs Everton, while unpacking the bizarre booking of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for taking a quick free kick and why sprinting around the back of the goal is a tactical masterpiece.Fourth official respect, a genius Sunday League campaign featuring Sids himself, surprise matchday moments next to Joe Gomez, and a deeper dive into the wild plan to make Refs famous.It's soup season. It's prediction season.#FootballLoans #PremierLeague #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast #Podcast #PeterCrouch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this week’s bonus episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids dive into a big batch of brilliant listener messages — from unfortunate road names and tall-teen fashion dilemmas, to the mystery behind why players get booked for taking their shirts off.Alongside the laughs, the lads give their predictions and analysis on a huge weekend of Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal vs Man City, Liverpool vs Everton, and United vs Chelsea. Expect bold calls, heated debates, and some outrageous analogies…Elsewhere, Sids reveals his chaotic Lime bike journey, gasps at a surprise message from NBA legend Steve Nash, and why Fulham handed him “the keys to the cottage.” There’s even soap star walk-ons and comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo, plus a cheeky free-agent chat which we’ve decided will be best left to a full episode with a current free-agent… stay tuned for that one. Chumbawamba 00:00 – Crouchy’s Lime bike chaos on the way to City Airport00:02:15 – Surprise shout-out from Steve Nash and Fulham Forever Fulham day00:04:13 – Fulham vs Leeds horror show & Portsmouth-Southampton derby memories00:05:37 – Chris at Doncaster races and Crouchy’s BBQ weekend00:06:14 – Guest-free episode twist: talking free agents00:12:18 – Tottenham’s MLS free agent training story00:13:32 – The awkward reality of running contracts down00:15:44 – Leaving Reading for Chelsea & Fulham negotiations00:18:35 – The “romantic” idea of finishing your career at a smaller club00:20:33 – Mental battles of training alone while waiting for a call00:24:53 – Prediction league update & hilarious “tight as a raccoon’s nutsack” moment00:29:14 – Crouchy on Ted Lasso cameos & behind-the-scenes chaos00:34:47 – “Mike Bassett” meltdown comparisons in football management00:41:22 – Salah shirt-off celebration predictions00:49:16 – The debate on shirt-off bookings being about sponsors vs footballFollow 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.

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