Show overview
Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!' launched in 2025 and has put out 24 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 45 min and 57 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 16 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Nicki Clarke.
From the publisher
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.Join Beefy and Bill — plus an all-star line-up of amazing guests — for stories, banter, and a fresh take on the games they love.Contact: [email protected] us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumontProduced by Shine Talent Management & Simon WattsArtwork by wearepure.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 24 episodes24. John Inverdale: World's Strongest Men would drink Jason Leonard under the table!
23. Jason Leonard: All Aboard the Fun Bus
22. Ryan Howsam: I'll make a Seniors Ryder Cup happen
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
20. Bill is banned from the school run!
19. Danny Care: Rejecting Eddie Jones & playing with Jamie Vardy
18. Nick Knowles: Cornish Pirates can be rugby's Wrexham
17: Wasim Akram: Beefy still hasn't forgiven me for 1992
16. Colin Montgomerie: New balls please!
15. Harry Redknapp: Football's Greatest Raconteur
14. James Botham & Josh Beaumont: Old Boys' sporting dynasty
13. Nigel Owens: The code word is Trigger not Del Boy!
12. Series 2: Beefy & Bill return talking Stokes, World Cup, Question of Sport & more
S1 Ep 1111. 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: [email protected] us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumontFollow us on 'X': @oldboysnewballsPLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings!Artwork by wearepure.netProduced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 1010. 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: [email protected] us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumontFollow us on 'X': @oldboysnewballsPLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings!Artwork by wearepure.netProduced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 99. 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: [email protected] us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumontFollow us on 'X': @oldboysnewballsPLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings!Artwork by wearepure.netProduced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 88. 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: [email protected] us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumontFollow us on 'X': @oldboysnewballsPLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings!Artwork by wearepure.netProduced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 77. 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.From rivalries on the field to a great friendship off it, Allan reveals why living with Parkinsons disease isn't holding him back.We of course have to discuss the latest from the Ashes, but you'll be pleased to hear the conversation quickly turns to happier times!Bill Beaumont is back in rainy England and shares some strong views on eye gauging and the Rugby World Cup draw too.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: [email protected] us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumontFollow us on 'X': @oldboysnewballsPLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings!Artwork by wearepure.netProduced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 66. 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 (and what did Freddie Flintoff say to him?), to the art of being a fast bowler - AND how he ended up jamming with Mick Jagger, Robbie Williams, Asha Bhosle and starring in Bollywood movies!Brett also lifts the lid on his rivalry and friendship with Shoaib Akhtar and.... Piers Morgan.Plus of course we look ahead to the first Test in Perth this weekend.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: [email protected] us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumontFollow us on 'X': @oldboysnewballsPLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings!Artwork by wearepure.netProduced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 55. 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 signs of a superstar in Shane Warne to tales from some classic series in the 80's and 90's, Merv lifts the lid on why he thinks England won't win the Ashes this year and Beefy pleads with England to review their preparations.Plus 'don't mention the fishing trip'. Bill does... And Merv reveals all about the moment Beefy was nearly fed to the sharks!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: [email protected] us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumontFollow us on 'X': @oldboysnewballsPLEASE like and subscribe if you enjoy the show - leave us a review too as it helps to boost our ratings!Artwork by wearepure.netProduced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.