Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's Parenting Hell
Parenting... just not as you know it. Join Rob & Josh twice a week as they share their tales of parenting woe and chat to celebrity parents about how they're coping, or not coping. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere - new episodes are available on Tuesdays and Fridays every week.
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S11 EP1: Stephen Mangan (The Return)
Friday, 8 August 2025
We're back for Series 11!! Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor, writer, comedian, and presenter - Stephen Mangan. The Fortune Hotel continues Wednesday and Thursday nights throughout August on ITV1 and ITVX. You can catch up on the first two episodes on the series on ITVX now. 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 intr...
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We're all going on a summer holiday...
Tuesday, 5 August 2025
While we're on a short break for the summer holiday here's a hand crafted selection of the finest tales and advice from the Parenting Hell podcast archives. Each one a guaranteed banger... See you next week for series 11!! TRACK LISTING: 1. Kerry Godliman (Series 1 Episode 5) 2. Jason Manford (Series 1 Episode 6) 3. Alison Hammond (Series 1 Episode 12) 4. Lorraine Kelly (Series 1 Episode 17) 5. Judi Love (Series 1 Episode 25) 6. Robbie + Ayda Williams (S1 EP 66) 7. Michael Sheen (Series 2 EP5) If you want to get in touch with the show here's how: EMAIL: hello@lockdownpar...
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Loose Neck vs. Stiff Neck
Friday, 1 August 2025
As we take a very short break during the summer holidays - here’s a selection of some of our favourite chats about (mostly) parenting misadventures with previous guests… We’ll see you in a week or so for the start of Series 11!! Episode Playlist: 1. Romesh Ranganathan (The 3rd) 2. Cush Jumbo 3. Richard Osman 4. Lily Allen 5. Frank Skinner 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spot...
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S10 EP45: Is this sleep?
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh has been unwell and the medicine may or may not have made him very manic. And Romesh gets back to the guys about going on holiday to the same place at the same time as Rob. This is the last episode of the current series. We'll be back soon after a very short break. And look out for an exciting new addition to the PH eco-system... ;) 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...
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S10 EP44: Tamzin Outhwaite
Friday, 25 July 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the amazing actress and presenter - Tamzin Outhwaite. You can see Tamzin in the brilliant new adaptation of 'Entertaining Mr Sloane' at the Young Vic from 15th September - 8th November. Info and tickets can be found: HERE 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 ou...
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S10 EP43: Instagram vs. Reality
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... The guys accidentally bump into each other at Wimbledon, and also discuss Rob's upcoming holiday where he'll be staying in the same resort as Romesh! 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please follow and leave a rating and review y...
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S10 EP42: Mel Giedroyc
Friday, 18 July 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and presenter - Mel Giedroyc. You can listen to Mel's podcast 'Where There's a Will There's a Wake' on all the usual podcast platforms. INFO: Mel takes the reins of the gloriously dark comedy podcast where celebrity guests bring their deaths to life as they plan their final day, from dawn to dusk and into the afterlife. Best known for co-hosting The Great British Bake Off and turning it into a national institution, Giedroyc has brought her cheeky charm to everything from Taskmast...
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S10 EP41: Sports Day Ends Badly
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob is jet-lagged and a little aggy. Josh discusses a school sports day failure. 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx MAILING LIST: parentinghellp...
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S10 EP40: Frank Warren
Friday, 11 July 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the legendary boxing manager and promoter - Frank Warren. You can watch the upcoming Heavyweight world title fight between Dubois and Usyk on DAZN pay per view HERE 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: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co...
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S10 EP39: Hold it... Touch it... Pop it...
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... today we go through some of your incredible correspondence including weird phobias, nightmare names, and most years as a parent to an under 18. Shout out to Robert De Niro... 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please follow and leave ...
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S10 EP38: Aisling Bea
Friday, 4 July 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian, actress and writer - Aisling Bea. You can find tickets, dates and any other info on Aisling's new show 'Older than Jesus' HERE 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: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follo...
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S10 EP37: Bottom Tickle Trauma
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... today we go through some of your incredible correspondence including weird phobias, sex in large indoor public places, insane school runs, and we might accidentally have started some low-key beef with the Swiss! Small business shout-outs: Katie's Classroom HERE Flomatic HERE 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parent...
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S10 EP36: Josh's Road Rage Incident
Friday, 27 June 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh gets involved in a road rage incident. We're in the middle of a heatwave. And there's some post fathers day discussions.... 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy s...
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S10 EP35: Knowing you, you'll need some buffer...
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx MAILING LIST: parentinghellpodcast.mailchimpsites.com Join the mailing list to be first to hear about liv...
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S10 EP34: Jack Skipper
Friday, 20 June 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Jack Skipper. You can find tickets, dates and any other info on Jack's fantastic new stand-up comedy tour 'Skint' HERE 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: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on...
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S10 EP33: The Post Holiday Blues Brothers
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this episode Rob and Josh discuss the highs and lows of respective recent family holidays. 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx MAILING LIST: parentingh...
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S10 EP32: Tom Basden
Friday, 13 June 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor, writer and comedian - Tom Basden. Tom is known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014. He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards. He's also appeared in hit comedy 'Afterlife', 'Derek', 'Star Stories' and more! Tom's new film 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' is in cinemas now - it's a fantastic, funny, moving and brilliant film so please...
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S10 EP31: Jacinda Ardern
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand - Jacinda Ardern. You can buy Jacinda's brilliant new book 'A Kind of Power' HERE About the book: From the former prime minister of New Zealand, the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second world leader to have a baby whilst in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her extraordinary rise and offering inspiration to a new generation of leaders.Jacinda found out the news that she was pregnant with her first baby right before taki...
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S10 EP30: Suzi Ruffell (The Return)
Friday, 6 June 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian, writer and actress - Suzi Ruffell. You can order Suzi's brilliant new book 'Am I Having Fun Now? - Anxiety, Applause and Life’s Big Questions, Answered' HERE You can listen to Suzi's first appearance on Parenting Hell HERE Tour dates and tickets to her new stand-up tour 'The Juggle' HERE You can watch her last stand-up special 'Snappy' on Youtube - HERE And her brilliant podcasts Like Minded Friends and Out with Suzi Ruffell. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, ...
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S10 EP29: A Dove in my office!!
Tuesday, 3 June 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... with a load of your listener correspondence and emails in this ep, including our new favourite feature 'other parent wan*ers'. 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx ...
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S10 EP28: George Egg
Friday, 30 May 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - George Egg. You can order George's brilliant new book 'Snack Hacker' HERE And you can find all the info and tickets for any live stand-up tour dates, as well as his podcast 'Stuffed!' HERE 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 m...
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S10 EP27: The Dog's Got Diarrhea
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode Rob discusses his Lilo & Stitch hosting experience, scary helicopter rides and a dog diarrhea disaster... and we got through some of your emails and 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please follow and leave a rating and...
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S10 EP26: Ivo Graham (The Return)
Friday, 23 May 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian, writer and friend - Ivo Graham. Ivo's fantastic new book 'Yardsticks for Failure' is available to buy now HERE And you can find the info and tickets for any live stand-up tour dates, as well as his fantastic theatre show 'Carousel' HERE 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 a...
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S10 EP25: The Work / Life Balance Debate
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode the lads discuss the eternal battle of the work / life balance and how impossible it is to get right for any parent no matter their circumstances. Please follow 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: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, availabl...
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S10 EP24: Charlie Brooker
Friday, 16 May 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant writer, producer and director - Charlie Brooker. The new series of Black Mirror is available now. 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: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell ...
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S10 EP23: Lou and Rose clap back
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode Lou and Rose get in touch to object to a couple of things Rob and Josh have said on the podcast. Elsewhere Josh's son has his birthday, and Josh hosts the school quiz... Small business shout-out: - www.cornwallgeologist.co.uk - Family Inclusive Fitness (F.I.T.) Please follow 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'...
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S10 EP22: Other Parent W*nkers
Friday, 9 May 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode we're going through the inbox and your brilliant listener correspondence. Including our new favourite feature - 'Other Parent W*nkers' Please follow 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: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free every...
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S10 EP21: Opinion Juice
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Please follow 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: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. MAILING LIST: parentinghellpodcast.mailchimpsites.com Join the mailing list to be first to hear about live show da...
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S10 EP20: Pete Doherty
Friday, 2 May 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the singer-songwriter and frontman of The Libertines - Pete Doherty. Pete's new solo album 'Felt Better Alive' is available to buy on May 16th 2025. 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: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Fol...
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S10 EP19: Dirty Monkey Cuck
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob gets in trouble for being late for school pickup, R+J ponder how radio and wi-fi actually work, Rob talks about his visit to 10 Downing Street, and Josh was witness to a high-speed car chase!! Please follow 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: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting ...
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