Very Poor And Shockingly Biased Coverage of Sale Incident
Have stuck with this podcast as a filler between all the other funnier and more insightful and interesting rugby podcasts. However, I’ve just listened to the podcast about the Steve Diamond incident and what a completely biased and toe curling embarrassment it was to sports “journalism. They talked in soft, sympathetic tones to the journalist concerned and didn't ask one single probing question or interrogated him at any point, (surely the job of any professional and impartial journalist), instead it was like a counselling session. This is the classic example of press bias in favour of their colleagues at the expense of journalistic integrity. (The nadir was Stephen Jones comparing himself and his colleagues to the campaigning war correspondent that was sadly killed in action). Personally, I’m filing this under “Northern bloke gives reporter a straightener and the hack can’t take it.”Read full review »
Woodside Paddy via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/05/19
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Owen Slot is articulate and interesting, just as he is in print. The podcast is let down by Stephen Jones who resembles a Welsh Donald Trump: belligerent, prone to outlandish statements, and a remarkably thin skin when people disagree with him. Like Trump, he will ban you! Try Flats &...Read full review »
Take me to Jungleland via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/26/17
Great to get diffierent views; I listen to radio 5 often, so a different take at exciting times in England rugby!
BoozerCraig via Apple Podcasts · France · 03/14/17
I also listen to another BBC promoted pod and much prefer The Ruck. Articulate people who do not need to call each other “mate” every other word But clearly friends and respect each other and can and do talk intelligently on their subject. Cannot wait to hear their thoughts on the Saracens fiasco!
Steelhead21 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/07/19
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