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Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'

Sir Ian Botham and Sir Bill Beaumont
Rugby
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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. Som... more

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Latest Episodes

Jason Leonard reveals the untold side of rugby's biggest transitions - from an outrageous disciplinary hearing after England vs Scotland, to the brutal shift from amateur to professional, to the mindset that helped England win the 2003 World Cup.

If... more

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 car.

Ian Botham and Bill Beaumont get Ryan talking about the move from double glazing sale... more

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 Premier League could open a “can of worms” — and lead to a seemingly endless series of co... more

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 make to the Red Roses?

Who will win the rugby union Prem?

Plus Ian reveals what he doe... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Leonard
English rugby forward, World Cup winner and British and Irish Lions veteran
Rugby Football Union
Episode: 23. Jason Leonard: All Aboard the Fun Bus
Ryan Howsam
Entrepreneur and founder of Staysure, majority owner of the Legends Tour
Staysure
Episode: 22. Ryan Howsam: I'll make a Seniors Ryder Cup happen
Peter Reid
Former football player and manager
Everton, Man City, England
Episode: 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
Danny Care
England rugby player, guest on the episode
Harlequins (past) / England Rugby
Episode: 19. Danny Care: Rejecting Eddie Jones & playing with Jamie Vardy
Nick Knowles
TV presenter and founder/host of DIY SOS
Episode: 18. Nick Knowles: Cornish Pirates can be rugby's Wrexham
Wasim Akram
World Cup-winning cricketer and former teammate
Pakistan cricket team
Episode: 17. Wasim Akram: Beefy still hasn't forgiven me for 1992
Colin Montgomerie
European golf legend, Ryder Cup standout
Professional golfer
Episode: 16. Colin Montgomerie: New balls please!
Harry Redknapp
Football manager and former player
Episode: 15. Harry Redknapp: Football's Greatest Raconteur
James Botham
Grandson of Ian Botham, rugby player for Cardiff and Wales
Cardiff Rugby / Wales
Episode: 14. James Botham & Josh Beaumont: Old Boys' sporting dynasty

Hosts

Ian Botham
Cricket legend and host, often referred to as Beefy; central figure guiding conversations.
Bill Beaumont
Rugby icon and co-host; brings leadership and rugby governance perspective.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Old Bill and Lord Sir Ian Botham at their best having a great laugh and interesting interviews like been back in the late 80s early 90s will David Coleman on Question Of Sport

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ropeymj
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great Listen

    A really great podcast from two greats of their sport. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Owen Thomas, Swansea
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Beefy

    Highly entertaining podcast! If you are a rugby fan like me, please listen to the Johnathan Davies podcast. The stories Bill Beaumont and Johnathan Davies share are priceless and could only be told between two rugby legends who are mates! Brilliant listening!

    Enjoyed Piers Morgan too! It was great to hear him in a relaxed atmosphere talking to two mates. He let out a lot of facts I didn’t know about Piers!

    This is a top podcast and needs to be shared everywhere!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not Stern
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fantastic listen

    Great podcast that’s made it on to my morning commute playlist. Can’t wait for the next episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jammers40
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great listen - refreshingly unfiltered

    The stories, anecdotes and interesting facts make this a great listen…. Combine this the fact that most podcasts feel very filtered and scripted, this was a much needed dose of authenticity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jarvotwozero
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Show is noted for strong host chemistry and entertaining narratives.
Audiences praise authentic, unscripted banter and deep sports lore.
Listeners value guest variety and candid reflections on sport's past and present.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#30
United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#14
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#44
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#15
France/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#28
Germany/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#36
Australia/Sports/Cricket

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

23. Jason Leonard: All Aboard the Fun Bus
Q: How important was Clive Woodward in that period?
Leonard credits Woodward with modernizing England's standards, including business-class travel, single rooms, a traveling chef, and security. Woodward also raised the team's ambitions beyond the Five or Six Nations and helped build belief that England could beat the world's top teams.
23. Jason Leonard: All Aboard the Fun Bus
Q: So, did you find the transition from amateur to professional? Was it difficult?
Leonard says amateur players often lost wages or family holidays to training and tours. The professional shift was necessary, particularly after the 1995 World Cup, but arrived almost overnight and initially left players and coaches adapting together.
22. Ryan Howsam: I'll make a Seniors Ryder Cup happen
Q: So, where do you see Ryan in 10 years' time, then?
Howsam expects to still be working and wants to grow Staysure internationally. With the Legends Tour, he aims to establish a Senior Ryder Cup and build a foundation to help children who cannot afford to participate in sport.
22. Ryan Howsam: I'll make a Seniors Ryder Cup happen
Q: Is it harder to grow businesses now do you think that it was 10 years ago?
Howsam says it is easier than ever to start a business because AI and other technology reduce barriers to entry and allow businesses to scale faster and more cheaply. He argues that the UK could further support entrepreneurship by making essential services and business setup faster.
9. George Ford: Best mates with your competition
Q: What's your view on refereeing technology and its influence on the game's flow?
Technology should assist, not overtake, decisions; it can slow things down, so officials must balance accuracy with keeping the game moving, and players must adapt to a more scrutinized environment.

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2. Ryan Howsam
3. Peter Reid
4. Danny Care
5. Nick Knowles
6. Wasim Akram
7. Colin Montgomerie
8. Harry Redknapp

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