Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'

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 with Beefy's reaction to Ben Stokes dramatic retirement from international football and Bill shares his thoughts on the current England rugby union team heading to the new Nations Championship. Plus we talk the demise of Question of Sport, the football World Cup, dressing room culture and is the current cricket schedule simply too demanding? We also want to hear from you - got a question for Beefy and Bill? Agree or disagree with anything they've said? Email us at: hello@beefyandbeaumont.com Follow us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumont Follow us on 'X': @oldboysnewballs PLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings! Artwork by wearepure.net Produced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 celebrated it compared to his era! We also discover how his playing career nearly ended before it started and discuss what is next for Test cricket. Thanks to all our listeners since we launched late last year, we have some really exciting guests and announcements in the pipeline, so please leave us a rating and review if you like the show. We also want to hear from you - got a question for Beefy and Bill? Agree or disagree with anything they've said? Email us at: hello@beefyandbeaumont.com Follow us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumont Follow us on 'X': @oldboysnewballs PLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings! Artwork by wearepure.net Produced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 the work being done to remember the Australian 'King of Spin' and to share his own personal memories of his father. From his preference of fast food over fancy restaurants, to working behind the bar in a Bristol pub AND hitting a hole in one at Augusta! Thanks to all our listeners since we launched late last year, we have some really exciting guests and announcements in the pipeline, so please leave us a rating and review if you like the show. We also want to hear from you - got a question for Beefy and Bill? Agree or disagree with anything they've said? Email us at: hello@beefyandbeaumont.com Follow us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumont Follow us on 'X': @oldboysnewballs PLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings! Artwork by wearepure.net Produced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 oval ball is in the blood in the Ford family. George reveals what it was like growing up surrounded by sport, his close friendship with Owen Farrell and the media narrative around their supposed rivalry. Plus the fly-half debates the Rugby 360 plans with Ian making a case for it strengthening the sport and his views on the upcoming Six Nations and his future with the England squad. AND Ian reveals how he played cricket on a rugby pitch while also making his panto debut! Thanks to all our listeners since we launched late last year, we have some really exciting guests and announcements in the pipeline, so please leave us a rating and review if you like the show. We also want to hear from you - got a question for Beefy and Bill? Agree or disagree with anything they've said? Email us at: hello@beefyandbeaumont.com Follow us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumont Follow us on 'X': @oldboysnewballs PLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings! Artwork by wearepure.net Produced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 why England have been such a disaster. We're now a video podcast too, you can watch each episode on YouTube as well as listening on all your podcast platforms, We want to hear from you too - got a question for Beefy and Bill? Agree or disagree with anything they've said? Email us at: hello@beefyandbeaumont.com Follow us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumont Follow us on 'X': @oldboysnewballs PLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings! Artwork by wearepure.net Produced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.