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Flats and Shanks

by Flats & Shanks

Sports

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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Episodes

  1. Season 10 - Episode 7

    Ball Grab, Lions Mane and Jet Packs

  2. Season 10 - Episode 6

    A weekend with Wilson

  3. Season 10 - Episode 5

    Naked weights and a parking nause

  4. Season 10 - Episode 4

    Heavy medication and coffee

  5. Season 10 - Episode 3

    Holiday for Flats and the Welshies dominating the Prem

  6. Season 10 - Episode 2

    Heimscheiser and Colin from accounts

  7. Season 10 - Episode 1

    Guess who's back for another season !?

  8. Season 9 - Episode 22

    Is Batman a Superhero ?

  9. Season 9 - Episode 21

    Benhard Janse Van Rensburg playing for England and what to cook

  10. Season 9 - Episode 20

    Legends, Trout and getting dunked for Charity

  11. Season 9 - Episode 19

    French Directors, Food in Mayfair and too much coffee

  12. Season 9 - Episode 18

    Technical issues - Sorry this is a late pod.

  13. Season 9 - Episode 17

    A Nightclub for 6ft plus and Wild Boars

  14. Season 9 - Episode 16

    Online purchases and what to watch on TV

  15. Season 9 - Episode 15

    Final round of The Guinness Six Nations. What a tournament !!!!!

  16. Season 9 - Episode 14

    NHS communications, TV series and a chair pulled away

  17. Season 9 - Episode 13

    Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations and a Rib of Beef

  18. Season 9 - Episode 12

    Too fit for movies and Round 1 of The Guinness 6 Nations

  19. Season 9 - Episode.11

    Heavy BBQ's, Steam Rooms and England Team announced

  20. Season 9 - Episode 10

    Short and not very sharp

  21. Season 9 - Episode 9

    How to pronounce Castres and big news in Welsh Rugby

  22. Season 9 - Episode 8

    Kamado Joe's and Scott Robertson

  23. Season 9 - Episode 7

    Happy New Year

  24. Season 9 - Episode 6

    What would you do for £500,000 ?

  25. Season 9 - Episode 5

    Traitors, Mice and a Grey Red Card

  26. Season 9 - Episode 4

    Passive aggressive flight and Autumn International time

  27. Season 9 - Episode 3

    Loch Lomond, crucible lights and the Joiners are in town

  28. Season 9 - Episode 2

    Lewis Moody the living LEGEND

  29. Season 9 - Episode 1 - Boshhhhhh

    Beware this episode contains 2 minutes on Rugby

  30. Season 8 - Flats & Shanks Lions Tour

    After 2 weeks away in Australia we debrief the tour with our 'Man of the series' Jamie Garland

  31. Season 8 - Episode 26

    URC and Gallagher Finals time

  32. Season 8 - Episode 25

    Favourite Loungewear and Flame Throwers

  33. Season 8 - Episode 24

    Golf days, dinners and hope you're well !

  34. Season 8 - Episode 23

    Hotel breakfast and a rush to the Belfry

  35. Season 8 - Episode 22

    Lions selection and public transport announcements

  36. Season 8 - Episode 21

    Dude where's my car and Benn v Eubanks

  37. Season 8 - Episode 20

    Insemination and Birds of Prey

  38. Season 8 - Episode 19

    Cardiff into Administration and a dodgy connection

  39. Season 8 - Episode 18

    Try not to laugh and a tiny one

  40. Season 8 - Episode 17

    TV recommendations and a trip to the Hygienist

  41. Season 8 - Episode 16

    Valentines, Charity Luncheon and why does it always rain on Lee

  42. Season 8 - Episode 15

    BBQ tweaks, The Agency and Flower boxes

  43. Season 8 - Episode 14

    Make sure to give 'Stick to Rugby' a follow.

  44. Season 8 - Episode 13

    Secret Santa and Rugby Balls

  45. Season 8 - Episode 12

    Cobra Bombs and someone forgot their pills

  46. Season 8 - Episode 11

    The Swindon lot don't respect you !

  47. Season 8 - Episode 10

    Knocked out, leg day and a brisk walk

  48. Season 8 - Episode 9 - Autumn Nations Series R4

    Coffee Machines, Christmas lights and the final round of Autumn Nation Series

  49. Season 8 - Episode 8 - Autumn Nations Series R3

    What's your favourite Jam and always toast a sourdough

  50. Season 8 - Episode 7 - Autumn Nations Series R2

    The Pedestrianisation of Bath City Centre and a full weekends debrief of Rugby

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About this show

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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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Flats and Shanks have?

Flats and Shanks has 361 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 28, 2026.

What is Flats and Shanks about?

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!).

How often does Flats and Shanks release new episodes?

Flats and Shanks publishes every two weeks, based on its 361 episodes since September 2016.

Who hosts Flats and Shanks?

Flats and Shanks is created and hosted by Flats & Shanks.
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