Welcome to the Catflap Chats podcast. My name is Mikey, but lots call me Catflap, Flap, or Flapper, and I'm fortunate enough to call some pretty interesting people my mates - Professional sports, Rugby, Boxing, MMA, Football, Actors, Singers, and Business, in Wales and beyond. I'm going to have a beer with a different mate each week, and delve in to their professional and personal lives. Expect some distinctly average chat, funny stories, and insights in behind the scenes. Basically, I am ab ...
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In this week's recap of episode 8 of Survivor: Mike Rowe's Nesia, we discuss the Olympics and Thomas gets horny by accident.By Kool Thingzzz
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In this week's recap of episode 7 of Survivor: Micronesia, we discuss the breaking news about America's Grandpa and learn about a guy named Sam Weiner (Funny Name!).By Kool Thingzzz
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In this week's recap of episode 6 of Survivor Micronesia, Thom orders a sandwich and Jake gets to hear all about this sandwich.By Kool Thingzzz
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In this week's recap of episode 5 of Survivor: Micronesia, we review local coffee shops and give our Money in the Bank reactions.By Kool Thingzzz
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Jake's wedding is recalled in this week's recap of Episode 4 of Survivor: Micronesia. Plus, our take on the presidential debate!By Kool Thingzzz
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444 - A Classic Two Dudes, One Dude Situation
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With a week until Jake's wedding, we discuss the third episode of Survivor: MicronesiaBy Kool Thingzzz
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443 - My Super Sweet Season Sixteen
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We've started Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs Favorites this week with the first two episodes of the season.By Kool Thingzzz
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We heard season 50 is gonna be legends.By Kool Thingzzz
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Jake tells a joke from his childhood and Thom goes off on bitter juries in this week's recap of the Survivor 46 finale.By Kool Thingzzz
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Jake'n'Thom delve into their preferred old man activities and yell at the cast of Survivor 46 for not playing their idols.By Kool Thingzzz
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We try to get Venus to come to Jake's wedding as Thom's date and also we talk about the latest episode of Survivor 46. Sorry it's late!By Kool Thingzzz
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We build our on burgers in honor of the Burger Queen herself in this week's recap of Survivor 46.By Kool Thingzzz
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Thom takes the side of the audience for once and Jake gets annoyed with Jeff (What else is new?).By Kool Thingzzz
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436 - All Women Are Our Favorite Queen
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After a week off, we're back to talk Q and The Six in this week's recap of Survivor 46.By Kool Thingzzz
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Thomas refuses to get horny despite being given ample opportunity throughout this week's recap of Survivor 46.By Kool Thingzzz
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t's April Fool's Day. You know what that means.By Kool Thingzzz
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Ep194 - Mike Friday - USA 7's Coach and general 7's legend
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Mike has probably forgotten more about 7s than I have ever known. Currently preparing for the Olympics 7's with the USA having been there for years, previously working with Kenya, England and enjoying a playing career in his own right. Good to chat about the state of the game, 7's in general, and how the game will grow in the USA. Top career, bette…
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Ep193 - Rocky Clark - England Rugby Legend
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What a whirlwind catch up with World Cup Winner, Rocky Clark. Great to chat about all manor of things Rugby, but also ADHD, working in the media, coaching, and life in general. She's been through her ups and downs, but continues to have a positive outlook and strive to be the best version of her self she can be. Being authentic is her super power f…
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Jake recommends three movies and remembers the titles of two and Thomas refuses to apologize to Kate Middleton in this week's recap of Survivor 46.By Kool Thingzzz
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Ep192 - Victims of a serial r*pist - Hannah Reid & Jennifer McCann
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I sat down with 2 of 5 girls who found each other through being r*ped by the same man. They came together to put him behind bars, but the story is mental and horrific in equal measures. From the act's themselves, to dealing with the police, judicial system, and going public. I can't thank the girls enough for their bravery and willingness to chat a…
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432 - Time to Survivor Retivor Survivor McGyver
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Like St. Patrick's snakes, someone is banished from the island.By Kool Thingzzz
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In our recap of Survivor 46 Episode 2, we give our Oscars takes and do the OPPOSITE of the boring shit they did on Survivor.By Kool Thingzzz
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430 - If Nobody's Lying to You, then Somebody's Lying to You
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While discussing the Survivor 46 premiere, we announce a new patreon show!By Kool Thingzzz
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Ep191 - Marc Pugh - 'The Foodie Footballer' & Ex Premier League Footballer
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Great to catch up with Marc and chat all things health, fitness, and playing in the Premier League. He's making a name for himself on social as 'The Foodie Footballer', which he started whilst still playing professional football. Over 450 professional games, he's only one of a handful of players who have score in all of England's top 5 divisions!…
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Ep190 - Lauren Price MBE - 'The Lucky One'; Professional Boxer with Olympic Gold and multiple World titles
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What a story, and the best is yet to come. Kickboxing, Football, Boxing. Olympics Gold, World Titles and full senior caps. Despite a tough start to life, Lauren has gone on to be an unbelievable multi disciplined athlete. Currently 6 & 0 as a pro boxer after winning Gold at Tokyo2020, she has her sights set on the world belts this year. I loved thi…
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We introduce a new segment before looking over the new cast of Survivor 46.By Kool Thingzzz
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Ep189 - Becky Adlington OBE - Olympics Golds, Swimming, Social Media, Hate & Real Life
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This was an emotional rollercoaster. We spoke about everything, from growing up swimming, to winning Olympic Gold. Resilience in spades. From fitting in (or not) at school, to years of online hate and trolls due to her looks. Miscarriage and dealing with loss, to being the best version of herself she can be. What a great human being, who is continu…
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Thanks to some technical difficulties, we lost about half of this episode. What's missed can be summarized by saying: Survivor China is good and the Quobst Quiz taught us Jake is more dramatic than Thom.By Kool Thingzzz
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Ep188 - Dave Attwood - Rugby, Aperol, and Philosophical Conversations
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Interesting fella is Dave! Philosophical in his outlook and speaks a lot of sense. Has thrown men about on the pitch for years, playing for Bristol, Gloucester, Bath, Toulon and England. A great career on it, genuine highs and lows both on and off the field, and carving a new direction off it with Farleigh Performance and Apero (Check that out thea…
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While recapping 12 & 13 of Survivor: China, Jake describes his love of chocolate and Thom makes his predictions for the finale!By Kool Thingzzz
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We recap episodes 9 & 11 of Survivor: China and episode 6 of The Traitors US season 2.By Kool Thingzzz
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Ep187 - Ben O'Keeffe - Rugby Union 6 Nations & Test Match Referee
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'The Referee's a....' really sound bloke! What a top guy. We sat down on the eve of the 6 Nations, 48 hours before he reffed Wales vs Scotland in Cardiff. I Could have chatted for hours. So open about the game from his pov, with real insights as to what referee's go through week to week. Immense highs and lows. Social Media abuse. Respect from the …
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Ep186 - Rachael Burford - Harlequins Rugby, England Women and making an impact off-field
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What a player. What a person. 84 England Caps, and in her final season as a professional rugby player, still owning the 12 shirt at Harlequins - But, it's equally as impressive the career and opportunities Rachael is forging off the field too. Making an impact in genuinely growing the game, helping the next generation of girls, and spilling all on …
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425 - Much Ado About Much Ado About Nothing
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In this week's recap of episode 7 & 8 of Survivor: China, we recall when Oprah gave everyone cars.By Kool Thingzzz
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Ep185 - Simon Grayson - Over 1200 games as a Football Manager and Player
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Loved this catch up, what a great guy Simon is. He's managed Blackpool twice, Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Preston NE, Sunderland, Bradford, Fleetwood Town and just come back from a few years in India. Over 500 games as a professional player. He has forgotten more then I will ever know about being a quality Football Manager. He gives insight in…
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Thomas reveals his favorite showmance and Jake discusses the Chicago Rat Hole in this week's recap of Survivor: China episodes 5 & 6.By Kool Thingzzz
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Ep184 - Neville Southall - Everton and Wales Football Legend
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Fortunate enough to grab a few hours with a genuine football legend, who isn't afraid to speak his mind. We cover everything from footy, goalkeepers, playing the modern way, so society, social media and a bit of politics 🤣 What a top bloke, I could have sat with him for hours and chatted about everything football nostalgia and how the game is playe…
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423 - This Pod is Making You Aggressive
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We're big on kidnapping these days.By Kool Thingzzz
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In our most CONTROVERSIAL episode yet, we discuss the first two episodes of Survivor: ChinaBy Kool Thingzzz
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Ep183 - Tom Johnson - Exeter Chiefs, England, & Living Well
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Great chat with Tom who had a class career on the pitch, and he's forging a new career off it too. We could have sat for hours putting the world to rights around a load of subjects. It was great to get an understanding on Tom's journey, his mindset, and how he approaches life's challenges. Plenty of highs but also some serious lows too which he was…
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With Survivor: Feety-Five in the rear view mirror, we discuss the 2007 film Zodiac for Crizmiz.By Kool Thingzzz
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We say goodbye to Survivor 45 and discuss what's coming next for The Only Fun Survivor Podcast.By Kool Thingzzz
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Ep182 - Graham Coughlan - Newport County Manager & Over 500+ Professional Appearances
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Fortunate to catch Graham leading into the xmas period where Newport County play Wrexham and Forest Green Rovers. I absolutely loved him, and what they're trying to do at Newport, built from graft, grit and resilience. I didn't know Graham from before, but remember him as an ever present for Plymouth Argyle as I was growing up. Top player, evolving…
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We love the feet of Survivor: Feety FiveBy Kool Thingzzz
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Ep181 - Josh Pack - Juggling Professional Football and a Removals Company
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I first saw Josh on TikTok, talking about his business journey with Pask Removals, and how it was born from moving clubs himself. West Ham, Coventry, Newport County and now with TNS. Josh is combining pro footy and a business, with a family too. I loved his outlook and the reality of not chasing the football leagues in order for his business and fa…
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Ep180 - Calvin Nap - Brain Cancer at 30 & needing to raise £200,000 to live
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This one felt personal having known Calvin since he was a teenager. Having brain cancer at 30, an operation to remove 95% of it, and then needing to raise over £200,000 for a new treatment in the next year for the remaining 5%. It has been a whirlwind for him and it really does put things in to perspective in life. Calvin is genuinely inspirational…
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We recorded EARLY in the morning. Please forgive the grogginess. We recap the latest episode of Survivor Feety-Five and reveal the number one rule of Survivor.By Kool Thingzzz
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Ep179 - Mark O'Brien - Professional Football & 2x Open Heart Surgeries
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Newport County, Derby County, Luton Town and more. Open heart surgery at 16 and 27 years old. Told you only have a certain amount of time to live. Told you won't make it in professional football. Playing over 200 pro games. This is part one of a class conversation with Mark O'Brien, 3 years after retirement, and 13 years after making his debut for …
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We compare presidents to seasons of Survivor and try out their Boston accents.By Kool Thingzzz
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This week, we discuss Chicago landmarks, Dee's Toes and complain about modern Survivor. WILDLIFE SHOT: Herald PetrelBy Kool Thingzzz
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