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Flats and Shanks

Flats & Shanks
Rugby
Parenting
Six Nations
England Rugby
Wales
England
Christmas
Golf
Ireland
France
Mental Health
Bath
Italy
Wales Rugby
Cooking
Rugby World Cup
Lions Tour
Motor Neurone Disease
South Africa
Bath Rugby

David Flatman and Tom Shanklin are two former professional rugby players. Having been flatmates while playing at Saracens, their friendship endured, and now they’d like to share with you bunches of views and thoughts and jokes. Please, do let the chaps know if you like it (or don’t!).

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David Flatman
Co-host of Flats and Shanks, former rugby player
Tom Shanklin
Co-host of Flats and Shanks, former rugby player

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Love Swing Low.

    How can players not like that, it’s a sign the supporters are behind you. Beats come in England.

    Pod going well. Well done 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WakkaF1
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Thanks Guys

    Great laugh, love the humour (and TV recommendations) as a Brit living in the States a weekly dose of British chat is just what’s required at the moment 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BestDog1962
    United States4 months ago
  • BBQ and TV with a bit of rugby

    Favourite “rugby” pod out there, keep up the pub chat as it’s a relief from the competitors. Stick to BBQ Shanks, you’re better than reading click bait headlines

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Flanklin
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • A brief opportunity to get away from it all

    Love the podcast, offers a much needed opportunity to get away from all the nonsense going on in the world and in rugby.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xxignorexx
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Miss you

    Gents, any chance of a pod? Been too long. X

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrSnoball
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Hosts' camaraderie and wide range of topics keep content fresh and engaging.
Listener sentiment is mixed on strict rugby focus; fans appreciate lifestyle angles and storytelling, while some seek more rugby depth.
Casual, humorous banter with rugby insight makes a relatable, easy listen.

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What is Flats and Shanks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two former professional rugby players keep a loose, pub-chat vibe while sharing stories from life after sport. Topics span everyday life (food and cooking, travel, family), light-hearted banter, and occasional deep dives into rugby discourse, broadcasting, and fan culture, all delivered with warmth, humor, and self-deprecating charm. Listeners likely enjoy a mix of sports insight, pop-culture references, and candid anecdotes from team days, plus practical tips like BBQ setups and TV recommendations. A standout element is the easy camaraderie between hosts, plus their willingness to riff on broader topics beyond rugby while staying relatable to a broad audience.

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Flats and Shanks launched 10 years ago and published 355 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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