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49 minutes | Tuesday, 14 April 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode we go through some of your listener emails and messages. And for those of you who like kittens, Josh spends the whole ep stroking one like a Bond villian. **Please note: this episode was recorded earlier this year before Josh's ski holiday!** ⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any corr...
1 hour 6 minutes | Friday, 10 April 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian - Emma Doran. Emma Doran extends her Emmaculate UK and Ireland stand-up tour up until 2027, including the London Palladium on 7th February 2027.  Emma will also make her debut at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard – Beside from 5 – 30th August (excl 12th, 19th, 26th) For more info and tickets visit emmadorancomedy.com Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street...
53 minutes | Tuesday, 7 April 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... ⁠Parenting Hell⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@parentinghell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A 'Keep I...
1 hour 9 minutes | Friday, 3 April 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant presenter and entrepeneur - Jamie Laing. Raising Chelsea is available to watch now on Disney+  The three-part series follows them as they become parents for the first time. Offering their most intimate look yet at life behind the scenes, following the couple as they navigate one of the biggest milestones in any relationship: the journey to becoming parents. The series explores their pregnancy story alongside the realities of living in the public eye, balancing business ventures, and navigati...
47 minutes | Tuesday, 31 March 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@parentinghell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A 'Keep It Lig...
56 minutes | Friday, 27 March 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian - Chantel Nash. www.instagram.com/chantelnashdoesfunnies Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@parentinghell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
54 minutes | Tuesday, 24 March 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Rob has a bowel accident while filming abroad and gets mugged by a monkey. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
1 hour 12 minutes | Friday, 20 March 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant presenter, author, DJ and singer - Lauren Laverne. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@parentinghell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
57 minutes | Tuesday, 17 March 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@parentinghell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A 'Keep It Light Media' Produc...
1 hour 3 minutes | Friday, 13 March 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian, actor, singer and presenter - Charlie Baker. Award-winning radio host, stand-up powerhouse and old school entertainment machine Charlie Baker returns to the stage with his brand-new show: GO GET IT. Tickets & further information on Charlie's tour: charliebakercomedy.com And check out Charlie's sons band 'Cheap Suits' Give them a follow and like / subscribe. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and...
56 minutes | Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian and actor - Tom Rosenthal. Tom Rosenthal is touring across the UK and Ireland with his show, ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I Am' - including an extra London show at the Clapham Grand on 14th May – tickets on sale now at  www.tomrosenthal.net Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids int...
59 minutes | Friday, 6 March 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant Grammy award winning singer-songwriter and producer - Kamille. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@parentinghell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
54 minutes | Tuesday, 3 March 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh has accidentally had a non caffeinated tea. And we get a hilarious update on his recnt ski holiday. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
1 hour 2 minutes | Friday, 27 February 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the return of the brilliant comedian and actor - Tom Davis. Tour dates, tickets and info for Tom's new tour 'SPUDGUN' are available from www.bigtomdavis.com Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow ...
57 minutes | Tuesday, 24 February 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@parentinghell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  ...
54 minutes | Friday, 20 February 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the return of comedian and friend - Seann Walsh. Since we last spoke he's had another child with partner Grace and is navigating the considerable increase in energy and bandwidth anyone with two kids (let alone close to two under two!) will understand very well!! Seann Walsh is on tour with This Is Torture, tickets are on sale now and available from https://www.seannwalsh.com. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you ...
54 minutes | Tuesday, 17 February 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Valentines weekend has been and gone. And what better way to celebrate / commiserate than one of our favourite episodes - yes it's the return of the claassic 'Playground Shaggers' correspondence. Buckle up becuase as usual there are some WILD tales contained within... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, ...
1 hour 2 minutes | Friday, 13 February 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the return of Lou Beckett. Lou's brilliant new book: 'Lessons from a Default Parent: Surviving the Front Line of Family Life (Without Losing Your Sh*t)' is available to buy now. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownpa...
1 hour 1 minute | Tuesday, 10 February 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@parentinghell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sa...
1 hour 5 minutes | Friday, 6 February 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Ray Bradshaw. You can find all the info on tickets and dates for his new tour 'CODA' at: www.raybradshaw.com Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
59 minutes | Tuesday, 3 February 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this week Josh gets stuck at a work event and very nearly misses the last train back to Exeter. You can listen to Josh's new podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ 'Museum of Pop Culture'⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small bus...
1 hour 7 minutes | Friday, 30 January 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - John Bishop. 'Is This Thing On?' is out in cinemas Friday 30th January. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@parentinghell⁠⁠...
56 minutes | Tuesday, 27 January 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... You can listen to Josh's new podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ 'Museum of Pop Culture'⁠⁠⁠⁠ wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow u...
47 minutes | Friday, 23 January 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the return of the legendary comedian - Harry Hill. You can find Harry's new podcast 'The Harry Hill' show on all the usual platforms. New episodes every Monday. Watch on Spotify and Youtube. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EM...
55 minutes | Tuesday, 20 January 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... it's January so Josh has over booked himself and might be having a manic episode. You can listen to Josh's new podcast⁠⁠ ⁠ 'Museum of Pop Culture'⁠⁠⁠ wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout out...
1 hour 1 minute | Friday, 16 January 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... You can listen to Josh's new podcast⁠ ⁠ 'Museum of Pop Culture'⁠⁠ wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on i...
57 minutes | Tuesday, 13 January 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this week Rob and Josh discuss Josh's upcoming cover shoot for Runners Weekly. You can listen to Josh's new podcast ⁠ 'Museum of Pop Culture'⁠ wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and m...
47 minutes | Friday, 9 January 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the former world champion boxer - Prince Naseem Hamed. Released on the 9th Janaury 2026 - 'Giant ' Based on the remarkable real-life story of legendary British-Yemeni boxing champion Prince Naseem "Naz" Hamed. Charting his inspiring rags-to-riches underdog tale from his humble beginnings in Sheffield to becoming champion of the world and a global sporting icon in the 1990s, the film explores the unlikely and tender relationship between Naz and his Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle; and the instrumenta...
54 minutes | Tuesday, 6 January 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... we're back! It's a new dawn, a new day, a new year as Parenting Hell embraces 2026 with a new video feed. That's right, now you can finally watch the shambles as well as listen. Enjoy! You can listen to Josh's new podcast 'Museum of Pop Culture' wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to ...
1 hour 3 minutes | Friday, 2 January 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and presenter - Russell Howard Russell Howard tours his brand-new stand-up show Don’t Tell The Algorithm across the UK & Ireland from 22nd January to 29th November, including six dates at the London Palladium Russell Howard's Five Brilliant Things podcast episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays and are available on all major podcast platforms. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review ...
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S12 EP29: Beckett's Crude Retort
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's Parenting Hell

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