EP. 399 | That Ben Foster Episode: GoPro Fines, Refusing a Final & Man United Pressure

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are joined by former Watford, Wrexham, Man Utd and England goalkeeper turned YouTube trailblazer Ben Foster — and it’s safe to say this one is packed with absolute chaos.

Fozzy lifts the lid on life inside some of football’s biggest dressing rooms, from the relentless intensity of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United to the pressure of making one mistake at the very top level. He opens up about the moments that shaped his career, including refusing to play in an FA Cup final, getting battered 6–0… and somehow still finding a way to laugh about it.

We also dive deep into the story behind the GoPro — the idea that changed football content forever — including the backlash, dressing room reactions, and the fines he received from clubs for showing too much.

There’s also incredible insight into Wrexham’s rise under Ryan Reynolds & Rob Mac, including promotion celebrations, behind-the-scenes stories, and one of the most iconic penalty saves in recent football history.

Plus, we get into goalkeeper psychology, “parched” players, dressing room politics, and what really separates those who make it at the very top… from those who don’t.

And there’s this week’s Chaos Card, and a slightly chaotic solo finish from Crouchy himself to top it all off.

Chumbawamba

00:00 - Intro, holidays & random chat

02:15 - Crouchy’s old VHS tapes & ball boy story

04:30 - Fear of what’s recorded on old tapes

06:40 - Introducing Ben Foster

10:30 - Podcasting as a footballer & inspiration

13:30 - “Parched” players & dressing room stories

15:00 - England camps & squad dynamics

18:30 - Refusing to play in FA Cup final

20:30 - Kepa situation & goalkeeper decisions

21:30 - Origin of the GoPro idea

24:50 - Players reacting to the camera

25:50 - Hiding bad performances from YouTube

27:00 - Getting fined for GoPro content

28:30 - Social media evolution in football

29:30 - Retirement & Wrexham return

31:00 - Ryan Reynolds & Wrexham behind the scenes

32:30 - Vegas promotion party stories

33:30 - Iconic Notts County penalty save

34:30 - Penalty mind games explained

35:30 - Career highlights & cup final win

36:30 - Obafemi Martins madness

38:00 - Crazy football contracts & wages

39:30 - Man United move story

41:00 - First day at Man United & Sir Alex

42:30 - Training intensity at United

44:00 - Fear of making mistakes at top level

45:30 - Dressing room mentality & leadership

47:00 - Players who can’t handle pressure

48:30 - Big club mentality explained

50:00 - Confidence vs hiding on the pitch

56:00 - Career reflections & mindset

01:00:00 - Football culture changes over time

01:04:00 - Foster segment ends

01:06:00 - Absolute shambles of a remote record! 

01:08:30 - Chaos Card segment

01:12:30 - Connection issues & wrap-up

01:14:00 - Crouchy’s solo predictions

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