A hilarous episode this week as one of the most recognisable rugby union referees Nigel Owens joins us.

Nigel talks us through his career highs such as officiating at the World Cup, what happened when his dad met Prince Harry and did Bill get away with stealing his taxi?

An intriguing insight into Nigel's views on TMO and Video Refereeing across other sports - and the attempt at a TMO code work with Derek Bevan that didn't quite go to plan!

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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With all eyes on the first Ashes test, Bill and Ian are joined by former Australia fast bowling legend Brett Lee.

From his memories of the 2005 epic series (and what did Freddie Flintoff say to him?), to the art of being a fast bowler - AND how he ended up jamming with Mick Jagger, Robbie Williams, Asha Bhosle and starring in Bollywood movies!

Brett also lifts the lid on his rivalry and friendship with Shoaib Akhtar and.... Piers Morgan.

Plus of course we look ahead to the first Test in Perth this weekend.

We're now a video podcast too, you can watch each episode on YouTube as well as listening on all your podcast platforms,

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