<p>On this week’s episode of <strong>That Peter Crouch Podcast</strong>, Pete, Sids and Chris are joined by a former teammate - with spells at Arsenal, Liverpool, Stoke and Portsmouth (as well as being a long-time friend of the pod!) winger <strong>Jermaine Pennant</strong> for one of the most honest and equally hilarious conversations the pod has ever had.</p><br><p>Jermaine opens up about being labelled “wasted talent”, growing up with zero structure, and how a late ADHD diagnosis finally helped him understand the chaos, impulsive decisions and moments that defined his career. From becoming a £2m teenager at Arsenal to playing in a Champions League final with Liverpool, Pennant reflects on the highs, the lows, and the managers who either got the best out of him — or completely missed the mark.</p><br><p>The lads also dig into dressing-room dynamics, the importance of man-management, why Steve Bruce got it right, why Rafa Benítez didn’t, and how football ultimately became Jermaine’s escape from childhood trauma. There are laugh-out-loud stories (including one unforgettable pair of Liverpool boots), emotional moments, and a powerful reminder that success isn’t always as simple as trophies and appearances.</p><br><p>Plus, we’ve got darts chaos, Christmas plans, league twists and classic Crouchy tangents.</p><br><p>As always — get involved in the comments. 🎯⚽</p><br><p>Chumbawamba&nbsp;</p><br><p>00:00 – Welcome back &amp; Sids’ birthday chaos</p><p>02:45 – Four-day celebrations and golf madness</p><p>05:12 – Christmas elves, parenting panic &amp; festive pressure</p><p>08:01 – Lingerie shopping: why men shouldn’t attempt it</p><p>11:04 – Premier League predictions fallout</p><p>13:18 – Sunderland sh*thousery &amp; relegation worries</p><p>15:42 – Christmas football, darts &amp; festive fancy dress fears</p><p>18:28 – Darts of Destiny explained</p><p>20:41 – <strong>Jermaine Pennant joins the podcast</strong></p><p>22:06 – Life after football &amp; media work</p><p>24:38 – Pennant opens up on ADHD diagnosis</p><p>27:12 – Understanding past mistakes through ADHD</p><p>29:44 – Football as an escape from childhood trauma</p><p>32:18 – Signing for Arsenal at 15 with zero structure</p><p>35:01 – Unreal talent in the Arsenal youth setup</p><p>38:22 – Why Pennant thrived when he was playing</p><p>41:04 – Steve Bruce vs Rafa Benítez: man-management clash</p><p>44:06 – Liverpool dressing room stories &amp; boot chaos</p><p>47:12 – Champions League final regrets</p><p>50:01 – Turning down Everton to chase Liverpool dream</p><p>53:18 – Birmingham relegation &amp; waiting for the big move</p><p>56:02 – Why first spells at clubs were always the best</p><p>59:14 – What managers misunderstood about Pennant</p><p>1:03:22 – Redefining success, legacy &amp; self-acceptance</p><p>1:07:48 – Jermaine Pennant wraps up &amp; farewells</p><p>1:09:30 – <strong>Darts of Destiny challenge begins</strong></p><p>1:11:52 – Chris’ pressure &amp; final darts reactions</p><br><p>Follow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA&nbsp;</p><br><p>For more Peter Crouch:&nbsp;</p><br><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch&nbsp;</p><p>Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch&nbsp;</p><br><p>For more Chris Stark&nbsp;</p><br><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_Stark</p><p>Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/</p><br><p>For more Steve Sidwell&nbsp;</p><br><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14&nbsp;</p><br><p>#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>