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Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'
Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham and rugby icon Sir Bill Beaumont team up for 'Old Boys New Balls!' — the podcast where two old mates swap tales from the dressing room, chew over the big issues in sport and throw in a few unexpected curveballs along the way.
From glory days on tour to how sport has changed, from larger-than-life teammates to life after the final whistle, no subject is off limits. Sometimes serious, often irreverent, always honest — it’s sport as you’ve never heard it before.
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Episodes
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'24. John Inverdale: World's Strongest Men would drink Jason Leonard under the table!
A sports broadcasting legend, John Inverdale has not only covered it all from Rugby World Cup's, Olympic Games, numerous Wimbledon tournaments AND the World's…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'23. Jason Leonard: World Cup Glory, Rugby’s Wild Years & the Murrayfield Incident
Jason Leonard reveals the untold side of rugby's biggest transitions - from an outrageous disciplinary hearing after England vs Scotland, to the brutal shift…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'22. Ryan Howsam: I'll make a Seniors Ryder Cup happen
He built a successful business from scratch and owns one of sport’s biggest global brands. But aged 38, Ryan Howsam could not even afford to put petrol in his…
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21. Peter Reid: The PM's pal on why Man City could break the Premier League; tackling diving and how cheating Maradona had the last laugh
PETER REID: Could the Man City clash spell the end for the Premier League? Former Manchester City player and manager Peter Reid fears the club’s clash with the…
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20. Bill is banned from the school run!
Bill and Ian return this week for a mid-series catch up. We discuss why referees need to be stronger and less reliant on VAR. What difference can Shaun Edwards…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'19. Danny Care: Rejecting Eddie Jones & playing with Jamie Vardy
Danny Care won over 100 caps for England and spent 19 years wearing the number 9 shirt for Harlequins. Now two years into retirement, Danny joins Bill Beaumont…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'18. Nick Knowles: Cornish Pirates can be rugby's Wrexham
From re-building homes to building Cornish Pirates into the 'Wrexham' of rugby union. TV presenter Nick Knowles joins Bill Beaumont and Ian Botham to reveal…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'17. Wasim Akram: Beefy still hasn't forgiven me for 1992
There aren't too many people who can say they were Ian Botham's nemesis. But Beefy has a long memory and he still hasn't forgiven Wasim Akram for removing him…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'16. Colin Montgomerie: New balls please!
The Ryder Cup, broken traditions, and one brutally honest take on the future of golf. Colin Montgomerie joins Beefy and Bill Beaumont for a wide-ranging…
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15. Harry Redknapp: Football's Greatest Raconteur
One of football’s most respected and best-loved managers, Harry Redknapp, joins the Old Boys for this incredible episode. He takes us on a eye-opening journey…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'14. James Botham & Josh Beaumont: Old Boys' sporting dynasty
The Old Boys show off the young guns keeping their family sporting legacies in rude health... In this Family Edition, Ian is joined by his grandson, James…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'13. Nigel Owens: The code word is Trigger not Del Boy!
A hilarous episode this week as one of the most recognisable rugby union referees Nigel Owens joins us. Nigel talks us through his career highs such as…
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12. Series 2: Beefy & Bill return talking Stokes, World Cup, Question of Sport & more
Bill and Ian return for a whole new season, with weekly episodes with some of the biggest names in sport, politics and culture joining us. We kick things off…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'11. Pat Cummings: I thought my career was over at 20
Australia captain Pat Cummings joins us this week to discuss how he masterminded the 2025 Ashes success. Beefy and Pat compare how the players of today…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'10. Jackson Warne: I looked at Dad as Superman
Shane Warne was one of the greatest cricketers and characters the sport has ever seen. This week Beefy and Bill are joined by his son Jackson, who talks about…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'9. George Ford: Best mates with your competition
Bill and Beefy are back for the first time in 2026 and they're joined by a bonafide modern day England rugby union legend. With over 100 caps and counting, the…
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8. Beefy & Bill's pre-Christmas catch up
Bill and Ian have a catch up before Christmas and you may not be surprised what the main topic of conversation is! Ian has some strong views on the Ashes and…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'7. Allan Border: Living with parkinsons
With Beefy down under, it's an opportunity to catch up with old friends and Ian's relationship with former Australia captain Allan Border goes a long way back…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'6. Brett Lee: Edgbaston defeat was my favourite Ashes match
With all eyes on the first Ashes test, Bill and Ian are joined by former Australia fast bowling legend Brett Lee. From his memories of the 2005 epic series…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'5. Merv Hughes: Why England won't win the Ashes
While Bill is back in England, Ian is in Australia for the Ashes and is joined alongside his old rival and great friend Merv Hughes. From spotting the early…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'4. Alastair Campbell: Martin Corry wanted to lay me out
They may not share the same political views (as we soon find out!) but Alastair Cambell does have a lot in common when it comes to his shared love of sport…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'3. Jonathan Davies: How do we save rugby?
Jonathan Davies represented Wales in both codes - rugby union and rugby league as well as Great Britain AND a Question of Sport alongside Ian Botham and Bill…
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'2. Piers Morgan: Brett Lee broke my ribs
Our very first guest Piers Morgan joins Beefy and Bill where for once the questions are turned on him! From breaking ribs when facing the bowling of Brett Lee…
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1. Old Boys New Game
After months of planning, episode one is here! Bill is back from the Women's World Cup Final and Beefy is preparing to head out to the Ashes. How can we build…