Used to like this
At best naively, at worst arrogantly, two men have decided that, given their growing and well deserved media presence, they are now interesting enough to just chat harmlessly enough between each other, whilst expecting the listener to be entertained. Secretly, I think they know that they’re absolutely not, but now make it look that they’re aware of it, having retrospectively dressed it up as the main virtue of the show. Sometimes David Flatman appears painfully aware of it, seemingly reluctant to be involved at all. They confuse entertainment with their fields of interest. Namely, TV, food, family, stories where you needed to be there, cars and rugby. I like these things too. Unfortunately, they just don’t have the skill to make the first five interesting or entertaining, and the sixth barely features. It’s then you realise they’re ex rugby players, now pundits, who flail when they veer too far away from their main interest. You could get this down the pub, but you might find yourself looking around for a different conversation. It’s a real shame, I’ve listened since the first ep and genuinely like them both, but their friendship, shared past and chat, doesn’t stretch to a weekly upload.
Joestrothers via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/18/24
More reviews of Flats and Shanks
They are both funny and very much rugby humour. A few great stories and good for an overall rugby roundup. Would love them to get the jedi jed thian involved as he is in Ireland for the visit from the blackness. Best podcast at the moment
Huw 1 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/17/16
Flats said we had to give him 5 stars. Listen in for food, films, jokes and a bit of rugby. If you've played at any level or are interested in rugby this is a Monday must listen.Read full review »
;-)paul via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/27/16
Superb stuff. Amusing, insightful with some great stories from years gone by. Would highly recommend!
tpbartram1981 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/29/16
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »