{"podcast":{"title":"Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'","slug":"beefy-beaumont-old-boys-new-balls-7528718","podcast_index_feed_id":7528718,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/68e64c3153a5e2858f35744e","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/beefy-beaumont-old-boys-new-balls","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1759920330908-a39b9bb7-81f9-4ea2-83c5-ccfa66f3e5f3.jpeg","author":"Nicki Clarke","episode_count":17,"summary":"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: hello@beefyandbeaumont.com Follow us on Instagram: @beefyandbeaumont Produced by Shine Talent Management & Simon Watts Artwork by wearepure.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-09T00:20:59.125612+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beefy-beaumont-old-boys-new-balls-7528718"},"episode":{"title":"14. James Botham & Josh Beaumont: Old Boys' sporting dynasty","slug":"14-james-botham-josh-beaumont-old-boys-sporting-dynasty","published_at":"2026-07-28T11:04:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beefy-beaumont-old-boys-new-balls-7528718/14-james-botham-josh-beaumont-old-boys-sporting-dynasty","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beefy-beaumont-old-boys-new-balls-7528718","url":"https://shows.acast.com/beefy-beaumont-old-boys-new-balls/episodes/6a688cc4a02cbcf2a1061481","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/68e64c3153a5e2858f35744e/e/6a688cc4a02cbcf2a1061481/media.mp3","summary":"The Old Boys show off the young guns keeping their family sporting legacies in rude health...  In this Family Edition, Ian is joined by his grandson, James Botham — the Wales international — and Bill Beaumont’s son, Josh Beaumont, who carved out a successful club career of his own. Together, they share candid stories from life in professional rugby: the injuries, the pressure, the politics, and the relentless drive to keep going. You’ll hear how changing pitches have affected player welfare, why club finances and selection rules matter so much, and what it takes to build a lasting career in a game that demands everything.  Along the way, the conversation turns to iconic tours, memorable personalities, and the lessons passed down through rugby families. If you love honest sporting insight, family legacy, and behind-the-scenes rugby talk, this episode is packed with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"The Old Boys show off the young guns keeping their family sporting legacies in rude health... In this Family Edition, Ian is joined by his grandson,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3372,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beefy-beaumont-old-boys-new-balls-7528718/episodes/14-james-botham-josh-beaumont-old-boys-sporting-dynasty/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beefy-beaumont-old-boys-new-balls-7528718/14-james-botham-josh-beaumont-old-boys-sporting-dynasty.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}