IT'S RAINING BEN... Raindrop Edition

Throwing caution to the literal wind, Ben sets out as a solitary raindrop this week. With question balls provided by his compact army of fans, he goes one on one with the goalkeeper of life and tries his best to land a few knowledge goals in the form of answers. Why hasn't Michael Bay rebooted The Biker Mice From Mars yet? Are we living in The Matrix 2? Why did the chicken cross the road? All will be revealed.

Plus there's a story about too many birds and a brief appearance by Montgomery Mackintosh. Who could ask for more.

(the opening 2 mins are missing due to a technical hiccup)

http://ia801508.us.archive.org/28/items/IRBPSolo1/IRBPSolo1.mp3

IT'S RAINING BEN... with Ella & Other-Ben

Protect your veg plot and reinforce your foundations, because it’s raining Ella and Ben!

IRB continues its triple threat onslaught with the return of both Ella and Other-Ben. It’s an energetic show, packed with advice for the modern soul. We test chat up lines for their acceptability and attractability. We pit guest against guest in a fierce and foxy praise-off. And, of course, we return to the world of cannibal Shia Labeouf.

Buckle your belts!

http://ia601506.us.archive.org/14/items/IRBPBenElla/IRBPBenElla.mp3

IT'S RAINING BEN... with Sam & Joe K

Gather in the deck chairs and cover up the chips because it’s raining Sam and Joe!

Or is it?

The day is tuesday, the time is morning and the question on everyone's (yes, everyone’s) lips is: will Joe make it in time? It’s the second of our suspense based shows, made all the better by having at least one guest in the studio. So join Ben and Sam as they cover some of the very best questions, uncover some truths about cannibal Shia Labeouf, and bite their nails waiting for Joe.

Will he show? You’ll have to listen to the show.

http://ia601508.us.archive.org/34/items/IRBPSamJoe/IRBPSamJoe.mp3

IT'S RAINING BEN... with Lizzie & Joe B

Turn up your flares and put up the tent, because it’s raining Lizzie and Joe!

Ben quizzes his guests on seasonal clothing colouring, party positions, and regret. J and L share some thoughts from their recent cycle epic. We’ve got a brand new, regular/probably one-off section by the name of Desert-Island Hotel. And for the role play fans, there’s a pretty grand surprise regarding Shia’s heritage.

In the words of John ‘Ray’ Raymond, hold on to your butts.

https://ia801505.us.archive.org/0/items/IRBPJoeAndLizzie/IRBP%20-%20Joe%20and%20Lizzie.mp3

IT'S RAINING BEN... with Rowan & Ziggy

Double up your flood defences and slip on a second sou'wester, because it's our very first threeway!

When Ziggy and Rowan were asked to double team Ben, they understandably leapt at the chance. And you'll soon see why. It's a show tinged with sadness, marking the impending departure of Rowan and the at-some-point-soon departure of Ziggy, but the tinge is largely pushed aside as our heroes discuss DIY verses paying someone else and what it means to be more than welcome. Plus there's an extended and almighty period of role-play featuring "Dr" Gillian McKeith.

In every ending, a new beginning.

http://ia601605.us.archive.org/33/items/IRBPRowanZiggy/IRBPRowanZiggy.mp3

IT'S RAINING BEN... and Jeremy

Gather your water-prone goods and cover your fragile crops because it’s about to rain Jeremy.

This week Ben is joined by current interior designer and future author, Jeremy, for a rather different kind of show. Ever since we took on the task of solving the world’s problems, here at IRB, we’ve tackled some weighty topics. We’ve ruled on high-scent foods on public transport, the number of ways it’s possible to skin a cat, and whether John Legend is really a Legend. But for once we thought we’d take it easy and discuss the power of conscious consumerism and the devaluing of the term ‘sustainability’. Just for poops and giggles.

Don’t worry, we do some role playing with magic fish at the end.

https://ia601503.us.archive.org/16/items/IRBPJeremy/IRBP%20-%20Jeremy.mp3

IT'S RAINING BEN... and Sam again

Ladies and Gentlemen you'd better dress for precipitation, because it's raining Sam!

Or is it?

In our most daring episode yet, we discover what happens when the show starts and the co-host is still in bed. Will Sam make it to the studio in time with nothing to aid him but his feet, his legs, and his diehard enthusiasm for radio? You'll just have to listen in to find out.

What we can guarantee is that Ben will be doing his best to fill time by solving listener's problems, sent in live through social media. Were dinosaurs and pelicans alive at the same time? Is John Legend really a Legend? What are Ben's top ten safe words and how does he rank them? All will be revealed.

https://ia601500.us.archive.org/27/items/IRBPSam2/IRBP%20-%20Sam%202.mp3