Bear Back

Bears In Texas

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:01:28 GMT

It's the series finale and the boys are here to tell 'y'all' about their recent trip to Texas, USA. Who is potentially going viral as part of a Texan burger chain advertising campaign and who has started a new hobby that involves men's toilets? Find out all this and more as Ben and Benja prove that things are indeed bigger in Texas!

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Beards

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:01:33 GMT

The boys chat all things beards with Texan Oso Ewert, who founded his own natural beard care brand in 2019. What it so great about having a beard and how can we care for our facial hair better? Plus, Ben and Benja receive a message from a 'merbear'.

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Rugby FM

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:01:02 GMT

Due to popular demand, the boys have made Ben's Rugby FM news bulletin from 11 February 2009 available to listen in full. Need context? Check out Bear Back, Series Three, Episode 10 - Acting, and all will make sense!

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Acting

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 23:01:47 GMT

The boys look back at some of their finest moments under the spotlight and on the stage. Who made their showbusiness debut performing an Irish jig in front of thousands? Who was so bad as an extra that they made the director halt filming? And who portrayed a judge, a professor and a television? Find out all this and more as Ben and Benja delve into their acting pasts.

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Princess Chris

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 23:01:06 GMT

Ben and Benja delve into the world of cosplay with New Yorker Chris Calfa, better known as Princess Chris. The bear star reveals some of his favourite looks and discusses his iconic 'gender-bends', which see him turn Disney princess dress designs into ornate dapper fashion pieces. Plus, Benja gives his top tips on what to see and do in Istanbul.

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Makeup

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:01:31 GMT

Ben and Benja welcome Boston-based Mexican makeup artist, Felix Palafox. Discussing the world of makeup for men, he explains how he founded his own male cosmetics brand, Adonis Arcana. Plus, Benja talks about riding La Merenguita.

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Will Jackson

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:01:28 GMT

The boys discuss all things acting with rising British star Will Jackson, who is currently touring the UK with his incredible one-person show, ‘Yours Sincerely’. Plus, Scunthorpe, Lithuanian cuisine and Britain's largest industrial railway.

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Drunk Special

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:01:43 GMT

Bear Back plus alcohol... What could possibly go wrong?

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Joey Bevan (Part Two)

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:01:22 GMT

Fashion designer and celebrity stylist Joey Bevan is back with boys for the second of a two-part special. He tells Ben and Benja about his unconditional love for Essex, offers even more fashion tips and reveals some exciting details about upcoming projects. Plus, the boys offer up their best jokes, Ben is traumatised by a bird's giant member and the pair scroll through some of your messages.

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Joey Bevan (Part One)

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:01:22 GMT

The boys sit down with with fashion designer, stylist to the stars and TV presenter, Joey Bevan in the first of a two-part special. Cheeky, chatty and charming in equal measure, the Essex fashionista shares some of his top styling tips. Plus, Ben and Benja mark LGBT+ History Month by highlighting their queer heroes.

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Driving

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:22:51 GMT

Mirror, signal, manoeuvre – what are the differences in learning to drive in Argentina compared with the UK, and how do people act behind the wheel in Ben and Benja’s homelands? Plus, crazy paving, social darts and Ben pulls out his Love Sausage for Valentine's Day.

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Argentine Degustation

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:01:54 GMT

Ben and Benja invite their neighbour Curtis round to try some Argentinian delicacies. As a self-confessed fussy eater, will he swallow or spit? Plus, the boys talk new friends, a talking penis and Bear Wicks candles.

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Music

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:01:15 GMT

The boys are back and they're facing the music, exploring English-speaking artists who have decided to perform in Spanish (and vice-versa). Sometimes it works, but, as Ben and Benja discuss, there’s been a lot of cringeworthy moments when pop goes Spanglish. Plus, the duo head to the ice rink and go bowling for the first time as a couple.

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Trailer

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:35:15 GMT

Hiya bab! Join Ben and Benja, your favourite same-name bear 'power couple', as they navigate their life together and discuss the quirks of their respective homelands - the UK and Argentina. Do the British do it best or is the Argentine way of life where it's at? ¡A ver quién gana!

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New Year Special

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:01:45 GMT

Happy New Year! In this special episode, Ben and Benja reveal their New Year’s resolutions for 2022, before taking a look back at the best bits from Series One and Series Two.

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Christmas Special

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:01:38 GMT

Come celebrate Christmas with the Bear Back boys! Ben and Benja open Santa’s bulging sack to divulge the Festive differences between Argentina and the UK. Plus, find out what the pair got up to during their recent holiday to Finland and Estonia.

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Pets

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:01:13 GMT

Woof! Woof! It's the series finale and the boys are focusing on our furry friends. Why are British people so obsessed with their felines and how do Argentines feel about their pooches? Plus, Benja has some big news!

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Europe

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:01:17 GMT

In the penultimate episode of the series Ben and Benja are heading to Europe to explore the stereotypes their cultures have about their continental counterparts. Plus, the boys attend a wedding-that-wasn't-a-wedding and debate each other's driving habits.

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Language

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:01:47 GMT

Join Ben and Benja on an etymological journey, as the boys explore Spanish words that have been borrowed by the English language - and vice versa. Plus, the pair each get something off their chest and have a good moan.

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Bonus Episode - Y'All Are Still Gay

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:01:47 GMT

An extra helping of good stuff from Ben and Benja's recent interview with Jack Whyte, host of coming out podcast, Y'All Are Gay. Jack talks about his experiences after he came out, Benja discusses the benefits of therapy and Ben gets obsessed with garbage disposals.

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Y'All Are Gay

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:01:47 GMT

The boys cross the Atlantic and speak with Jack Whyte from coming out podcast, Y'All Are Gay. Jack talks about his experiences of coming out, how he's grown, and what life is like for him now. Plus, Ben and Benja get Jack to reveal his favourite aspects of British culture.

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Halloween Special

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 23:01:31 GMT

Bears that go bump in the night! Ben and Benja explore Halloween traditions on both sides of the Atlantic and share spooky stories. Plus, more sex toy chat, cultural outings and The Cheeky Girls.

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A Message From

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:01:12 GMT

The boys are joined by Alyson Bove and Edward Wojciechowski from the fantastic podcast, A Message From. As best friends living on either side of the Atlantic - in the U.S. and Spain respectively - Ben and Benja ask them how they maintain their relationship when they live so far apart. They also discuss cultural differences between Spain and the U.S., and the boys introduce their guests to some very British eating habits.

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University

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:01:49 GMT

What is post-18 education like in the UK and how does one get a degree in Argentina? The boys head back to university this week to discuss the differences between higher education in both their countries. Plus, Ben and Benja reveal who bought them a sex toy this week, review TV's The Love Triangle and piece together a wild night out.

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Holidays

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 23:01:26 GMT

After a week away on the Mediterranean island of Malta, the boys reflect on how their respective cultures enjoy their holidays. How do Brits spend their time in the sun and where do the Argentines go for vacation?

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QUEERZ!

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:01:08 GMT

Ben and Benja meet London-based Japanese game designer and manga artist Isago Fukuda - known as Isa - and discuss his QUEERZ! comic series, as well as ask him about how he settled into life in the UK. Plus, what did Ben buy from the Middle of Lidl and what has Benja not told Ben this week?

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Good Gay, Bad Gay

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:01:08 GMT

Ben and Benja attempt to analyse and deconstruct some of the famous gay stereotypes that continue to linger throughout society, and reflect on whether that makes them a 'good gay' or a 'bad gay'. Plus, find out who showed the boys their glory hole!

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Compromises

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:01:29 GMT

To compromise is to give up something in order to reach a place of understanding with your partner. Have Ben and Benja reached this sweet spot in their relationship or have they given up trying? Plus, football chants, UK City of Culture and the return of ABBA.

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Drag

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 23:01:34 GMT

Ben and Benja discuss all things drag with queen Rubella Vaxine - known to her friends as Miss Ruby! From lip syncing to genital tucking, the trio explore all aspects of the art form. Plus, ahead of Season 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Miss Ruby picks her favourites from the new cohort of queens.

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Jobs for the Boys

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:01:01 GMT

From newspaper rounds to fetish parties, and credit card sales to urine testing, Ben and Benja look back at some of the memorable jobs they had during their younger years. Plus, the pair explore North Wales, taking in the stunning scenery, cultural delights and... err... a sex swing.

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Pride

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 23:00:13 GMT

What does Pride mean to you? Ben and Benja attempt to answer this question, exploring the notion of Pride as an LGBTQ+ political movement, a commercial entity and a grassroots celebration of love and equality. Plus, dick pics, cat fights and late night pies!

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Four Weddings and a Festival

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:01:39 GMT

With wedding season in full swing, Ben and Benja explore the differences in how people get married in Argentina and the UK. Plus, indecent exposure, buying wellies and Benja goes to his first British music festival.

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A Fresh Love Story

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 23:01:12 GMT

Come along to Bear Back Book Club! Ben reads Benja a story he wrote for a school assignment when he was 14 years old. The genre? Trainspotting erotica. Plus, overpriced takeaways, a trip to Darlington and a shocking fashion faux pas.

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Stuff

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 23:01:17 GMT

Having fought off COVID, Ben and Benja are back out and about again masquerading as part-time ornithologists before heading to Devon and Cornwall for the weekend. Plus, manscaping, the Vagina Museum and dried fruit are all up for discussion.

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Life in Argentina Test

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:01:54 GMT

Argentina doesn't have a citizenship test, but if it did, it would be nothing like the one Benja has prepared for Ben! Play along and see if you can beat Ben in this 100% unofficial quiz on Argentinian values, history, traditions and everyday life. Plus, exotic Cheetos, auto-antonyms and tears during the Olympic opening ceremony.

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COVID Special

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:01:11 GMT

Ben and Benja have COVID and are here to tell you all about it. ¡Cuidado con el COVID! Plus, surviving the summer heat, arguing over scissors and the bizarre world of the octopus.

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Pride in Hull

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:42:01 GMT

When Ben runs out of his beloved Chip Spice, Pride in Hull comes to the rescue! Heidi-Victoria Ireland, Vice-Chair from the charity joins the boys to talk about the fantastic work her organisation does and what makes the UK city of Hull so special. Benja tries to master the Hull dialect while Ben highlights the city's quirky sights - all while drooling over the thought of eating a deep-fried pattie.

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The History of Gay Sex

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 23:01:14 GMT

Bear Back goes both serious and sex-y, as Ben and Benja chat with Stuart Blaylock, host of The History of Gay Sex podcast. From the Greeks to 20th Century USA, and from indigenous Argentines to the Victorian era - while somehow incorporating the Spice Girls and the world's first glory hole - enjoy a light-hearted look at same-sex sex throughout the course of human history.

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Football

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:01:14 GMT

Benja loves football. Ben doesn't. In an attempt to boost Ben's knowledge of the sport, the boys welcome their good friend Dan on the show to talk about the origins, rules and iconic international moments both their countries have given football. De la mano de Diós a los cabellos dorados de David Beckham. Will Benja and Dan succeed in getting Ben excited about 'the Beautiful Game' and how long will it take Ben to divert the conversation towards the Spice Girls, Eurovision and Heat magazine?

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Cultural Differences or Just An A**hole?

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:01:44 GMT

Ben and Benja reveal what things the other does to irritate them. Are they doing this on purpose or can these annoying habits be blamed on the cultures that shaped them both? Que difícil es estar en una relación multicultural. Plus, Benja buys a new waistcoat, the boys spend the weekend in Liverpool and Benja gets his Life in the UK Test results!

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Hunsnet

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:01:02 GMT

Hiya dallyns! On this week's Bear Back, we're joined by the gorgina Gareth Howells, Founder and Director of Hunsnet. As well as delving into all aspects of hun culture, we'll talk about his journey to becoming Head Huncho - all before helping Benja become the ultimate Argentini-hun! ¡Descorchamos un champú con la banda, y derrapamos! Plus, Gareth has an exclusive hun-ouncement to make, which fans of Hunsnet are not going to want to miss out on!

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Children's TV

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 23:01:02 GMT

Love triangles, drag queens, death... and Blue Peter badges. Career demons, a disembodied human skull, sacrilege... and un kilo y dos pancitos. Ben and Benja discuss their favourite childhood television from both sides of The Pond. Plus, Peter Andre overdoses on bananas, Gina G visits Toby Carvery and every Xuxa controversy.

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Ghosts

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 23:01:05 GMT

Ben and Benja discuss things that go bump in the night, exploring what it's like to live with a ghost on both sides of the Atlantic. Plus, tongue twisters, Gary Barlow on a pillow and el tío del marido de Pampita.

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Natural Wonders

Thu, 27 May 2021 23:01:54 GMT

It's #VisitArgentina vs. #VisitBritain, as Benja and Ben head into battle armed with the finest natural wonders from their respective homelands. ¡Batalla de las maravillas naturales! Will Patagonia's Ruta de los Siete Lagos trump England's Lake District and what happens when you pitch the White Cliffs of Dover against the Perito Moreno Glacier? ¡Para enterarse, escucha este episodio! Plus, Benja finds out his cow personality, Ben visits Crewe and the duo share some dishwasher #bantz.

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Superstitions

Thu, 20 May 2021 23:01:26 GMT

From shoes on the table (bad luck) to red ribbons (good luck) Ben and Benja explore common superstitions in both Argentina and the UK. ¡En este episodio, supersticiones al por mayor! Plus, criminal activity, pies and snail poo.

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Eurovision

Thu, 13 May 2021 23:01:23 GMT

The boys are back and they're heading to the Eurovision Song Contest! From ABBA to 'the Sellotape lady', Ben introduces Benja to all things Eurovision, a.k.a. 'gay Christmas'. The duo talk Eurovision history, rules and drama, before looking ahead to some of the standout acts performing at this year's contest in Rotterdam. ¿Qué cantan en que idioma?

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Public Transport

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:01:04 GMT

In the last episode of the current series, Ben and Benja discuss all things mass transit. From the songs that were sung at the back of the school bus to travelling across Argentina by train, our hosts are determined to sex up public transport for your listening pleasure. ¡Mostrame ese colectivo sexy!

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What We Gave the World

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:01:46 GMT

The culture clash continues as Ben and Benja discuss the greatest inventions their two countries have given the world. Plus, a trip to the British Lawnmower Museum and a bonus beef Wellington recipe. ¡Aguante la birome!

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Slap-up Meal

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 23:01:47 GMT

Ben prepares Benja a three-course tasting menu - with paired drinks - comprising of delightfully weird dishes from across the British Isles. Benja gets to smell and look at each dish before he embarks on the all-important taste test. Can you guess what very British foods Benja is tasting before our wannabe Michelin-starred chef Ben reveals all? ¿Serán comidas ricas?

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Life in the UK Test

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:01:23 GMT

With his UK citizenship test looming, Benja lets Ben quiz him on his knowledge of British values, history, traditions and everyday life. Can Benja pass the Life in the UK Test? ¡La vida en UK es difícil! A certificate of British citizenship and - more importantly - a welcome pack is literally at stake! Play along and see if you can beat Benja. Plus, find out why Kate Bush caused a rift between the couple, explore Ben's strange dream and discover who stole a Royal item from Buckingham Palace.

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National Stereotypes

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:01:51 GMT

Two guys called Ben – one from the UK, one from Argentina – attempt to crown their nations’ quirky culture as the best. What does it mean to be British? Are the clichés about Argentinians true? This bear couple begin to work through their differences from their home in sunny Warwickshire, England – starting with how Argentina is perceived in Britain and vice-versa. ¿Quién ganará este round?

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