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 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.comFollow 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.

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.comFollow 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.

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.comFollow 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.

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.comFollow 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.

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.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: hello@beefyandbeaumont.comFollow 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.