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“This show is a bit like a superior, podcast version of the TV show The Mentalists. The two main characters 'Lee' and 'Josh' (apologies, I could not find the actor names) are middle aged men bound together by a niche obsession with rugby, with Josh even taking an interest in the latest kits. The relationship is generally one of camaraderie, but there is also a bit of a Steptoe & Son vibe, with the two men bound together by fear, loneliness, and the isolation of their obsession.
The actors nail the parts as humbug Yorkshire and and dour Welsh respectively, and the writing is incredibly sharp, capturing the freewheeling, tangent filled nature of in depth discussions on obscure topics. I would suggest starting from the beginning as by the middle episodes the series contains a lots of in-jokes and self references. The actual rugby knowledge is fairly limited but I assume accurate, although there are a few hilarious Ali G style interviews where you have to guess whether the special guest is in on the joke.
The format can occasionally be frustrating, with episodes not only very long but varying in length individually. It is also pretty slow burn, with details about the characters personal lives only dripping out very gradually - but ultimately this languid pace is part of what makes is such a treat. Hopefully future episodes will expand the format and really start to amp up the tension.”Read full review »
Gwareen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/14/17
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“Never takes itself too seriously, always a good listen. Mentioned me a couple of weeks back so would get an extra star for that if they weren't already getting 5/5.”Read full review »
AndyC128 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/06/16
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“I often listen to this podcast in the gym for one reason. When I was growing up if I got stung by a bee or some sort of minor injury my mum would often suggest pinching myself as the new pain would distract from the old one. This is how I use this podcast as the pain of hearing yet another...”Read full review »
Toby_B via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/20/17
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“Thanks guys for providing starving North American rugby fans a link to euro rugby. Keep at it.”
Stuballtheracehorsemofo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/16/16
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