# 12. Series 2: Beefy & Bill return talking Stokes, World Cup, Question of Sport & more

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Podcast: [Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beefy-beaumont-old-boys-new-balls-7528718)
Published: 2026-07-06T11:35:54+00:00
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## Resource

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 cricket 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 for more information.

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