{"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":"9. George Ford: Best mates with your competition","slug":"9-george-ford-best-mates-with-your-competition","published_at":"2026-01-12T23:30:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beefy-beaumont-old-boys-new-balls-7528718/9-george-ford-best-mates-with-your-competition","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/696583fb79fe7d554548149f","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/68e64c3153a5e2858f35744e/e/696583fb79fe7d554548149f/media.mp3","summary":"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.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.","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2378,"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/9-george-ford-best-mates-with-your-competition/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-7528718/9-george-ford-best-mates-with-your-competition.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}