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Beefy & Beaumont "Old Boys New Balls!"

Sir Ian Botham and Sir Bill Beaumont

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

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8. Beefy & Bill's pre-Christmas catch up

Beefy & Beaumont "Old Boys New Balls!" ·

2025/12/21

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.comFollow us on Instagram:

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7. Allan Border: Living with parkinsons

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2025/12/08

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

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6. Brett Lee: Edgbaston defeat was my favourite Ashes...

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2025/11/19

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 Bhosleand starring in Bollywood movies!Brett also lifts the lid on his rivalry and friendship with Shoaib Akhtarand.... Piers Morgan.Plus of course we look ahead to the first Test in Perth this

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5. Merv Hughes: Why England won't win the Ashes

Beefy & Beaumont "Old Boys New Balls!" ·

2025/11/11

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

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4. Alastair Campbell: Martin Corry wanted to lay me out

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2025/11/04

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 with Beefy and Bill.The 'King of Spin' lifts the lid on what it was like to be a part of the 2005 Lions squad, how Steve Thompson nearly discovered the next Prime Minister before anyone else and an infamous Clive Woodward initiated team-talk that had Martin Corry wanting to 'lay me out'.Plus what happened when Campbell took Tony Blair and Peter

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3. Jonathan Davies: Cleaning out the elephant cage

Beefy & Beaumont "Old Boys New Balls!" ·

2025/10/28

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 Beaumont (poor bloke).Reflecting on the current state of rugby both domestically and on the international scene, what Wales need to improve and what makes South Africa so good, Jonathan also reminisces about his time as a player, how he handled Aussie 'sledging' and his days on A Question of Sport that included scooping up elephant poo at

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2. Piers Morgan: Brett Lee broke my ribs

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2025/10/20

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 at the MCG, to Tony Underwood's failed attempt to psych out Jonah Lomu, Piers shares memories of his sporting passions cricket, rugby and football.Piers lifts the lid on his friendship with President Donald Trump, while Ian and Bill get serious to look at protection for players in rugby union and how big a blow is the loss of captain Pat

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1. Old Boys New Game

Beefy & Beaumont "Old Boys New Balls!" ·

2025/10/08

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 on England's success at Twickenham and why does Ian think England are under-prepared to face Australia?It's not all serious though, Bill reveals why Beefy poured a pint on someone's head in one of their first social gatherings, why a mobile phone in Dickie Bird's pocket almost got Ian and Allan Lamb in hot water and memories of partying with

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