

Flats and Shanks
Flats & Shanks
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!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Mar 24, 2026 • 53min
Season 9 - Episode 16
Online purchases and what to watch on TV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 2026 • 44min
Season 9 - Episode 15
Final round of The Guinness Six Nations. What a tournament !!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 2026 • 46min
Season 9 - Episode 14
NHS communications, TV series and a chair pulled away Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2026 • 40min
Season 9 - Episode 13
Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations and a Rib of Beef Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 2026 • 46min
Season 9 - Episode 12
Too fit for movies and Round 1 of The Guinness 6 Nations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 2026 • 35min
Season 9 - Episode.11
They trade hilarious stories about moving giant Kamado Joe barbecues and lugging heavy outdoor kit through town. Steam-room etiquette and a shocking gym-spit tale spark a rant. A tense driving confrontation leads to reflections on public anger. They debate England and Wales squad picks, leaks and wing selections ahead of the Six Nations. Recovery treatments and wild wellness anecdotes close out the chat.

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Jan 28, 2026 • 16min
Season 9 - Episode 10
Two mates catch up on illness, recovery and the challenges of commentating while under the weather. They share long, funny detours about dog breeds, rescue choices, grooming costs and whether to buy insurance. There are wardrobe mishaps and shuttle-test stories from Saracens. TV picks and reactions to recent films generate lively, tongue-in-cheek chat.

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Jan 20, 2026 • 49min
Season 9 - Episode 9
The hosts share amusing stories about pronunciation blunders, making the cast from Castres a hot topic. They dive into the financial troubles facing Welsh rugby, discussing the potential for regional mergers and the sustainability of player pathways. Insights into the Champions Cup format raise questions about competition quality, while debates about South African teams stir up conversation about commercial impacts. The discussion wraps up with proposed solutions for a more elite tournament structure.

Jan 15, 2026 • 51min
Season 9 - Episode 8
Kamado Joe's and Scott Robertson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 2026 • 28min
Season 9 - Episode 7
Happy New Year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


