Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe

Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe

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29 episodes

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S13 EP26: Matt Willis
Oct 16, 2026 · 1h 2m
Matt Willis joins Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe to discuss his new book on addiction recovery, his recent "glow up," and balancing Busted tour life with raising three teenagers.
S13 EP25: Josh locks himself out and has to sleep in the car...
Oct 12, 2026 · 50m
Josh Widdicombe shares a chaotic story about sleeping in his car after being locked out of his house following a late night at Strictly.
⚽ El Sackio and the Man City Transfer Draft Punishment⚽
Oct 12, 2026 · 57m
Rob and Josh discuss the fallout from Manchester City’s points deduction, debating if the punishment is severe enough and joking about slapping former managers.
S13 EP24: I Just Can't See It Happening
Oct 8, 2026 · 48m
Rob and Josh discuss hypothetical billionaire property portfolios, debating between luxury homes and the value of routine and family stability.
S13 EP23: Great British Banter
Oct 5, 2026 · 45m
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe discuss parenting struggles, including Rob’s chaotic school run in New York and Josh’s ongoing house renovation.
⚽ Is Pep Guardiola actually a bad manager? ⚽
Oct 5, 2026 · 49m
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe rant about the uselessness of the international break before diving into the Manchester City financial fraud scandal,…
S13 EP22: Nina Conti
Oct 2, 2026 · 54m
Ventriloquist Nina Conti joins Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe to discuss parenting, including the dangers of social media and the "manosphere" influence on teens.
S13 EP21: Sneaky Sasquatch
Sep 29, 2026 · 56m
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe discuss Rob’s plan to tour only on Thursdays and Fridays to protect family time, while also recounting their chaotic trip to Stockholm for a Spotify conference.
⚽ The Worst Thing To Happen To Football (The Nations League) ⚽
Sep 28, 2026 · 55m
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe guess the identity of ex-footballer Ian Pearce from a voice clip sent by his partner.
S13 EP20: A Couple of Vanilla Dudes
Sep 25, 2026 · 47m
This episode of Parenting Hell features the "Playground Shaggers" special, where Rob and Josh read listener stories about schoolyard affairs.
S13 EP19: It's Exhausting Having an Opinion
Sep 22, 2026 · 39m
Josh Widdicombe reflects on his successful debut hosting Strictly Come Dancing, while Rob Beckett shares his chaotic week involving a carpet shop meltdown and his daughter’s postponed driving test.
⚽ El Snapico: Jose Mourinho and the Real Madrid printer ⚽
Sep 21, 2026 · 54m
Rob and Josh discuss the chaos of the new football season, starting with their obscure shirt choices and the absurdity of Asian football.
S13 EP18: We've sold our dogs
Sep 18, 2026 · 53m
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe discuss countryside life, including selling horses and a neighbor dragging a deer on a sledge.
S13 EP17: Your dog is skinny, buy you is fat...
Sep 15, 2026 · 1h 6m
Rob and Josh discuss Josh's post-Strictly fatigue, Rob's house renovation, and a plan to avoid new work until Christmas.
⚽ Tony Mowbray’s Favourite Chocolate ⚽
Sep 14, 2026 · 56m
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe play a "Who Am I" game with the wife of former Premier League player Tony Dorigo, followed by a humorous deep dive into manager Tony Mowbray's obsession with Revels.
S13 EP16: I Love Doing The Big Shop
Sep 11, 2026 · 48m
Rob and Josh discuss their upcoming comedy gigs, debating the stress of stand-up versus the ease of Strictly Come Dancing.
S13 EP15: I've completed parenting (and a voicenote from Lou)
Sep 8, 2026 · 55m
Rob and Josh discuss their recent struggles with school drop-offs and a chaotic cafe visit involving a cheese dispute.
⚽ I don't like teams in blue⚽
Sep 7, 2026 · 59m
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe host "Footballing Hell," tackling the Premier League's early season with a focus on Tottenham's struggles and Chelsea's new "JP Morgan" front three.
S13 EP14: Do I Love You?
Sep 4, 2026 · 48m
Rob and Josh tackle listener emails, discussing a child’s obsession with the Battle of Rorke’s Drift and a 1961 story about a live monkey in Venice.
Dr. Martha Deiros Collado - Online Safety Expert (Teenagers)
Sep 3, 2026 · 41m
In this episode of Parenting Hell, Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe join expert Dr.
S13 EP13: I LOVE / HATE the summer holidays
Aug 31, 2026 · 49m
Rob and Josh discuss the exhaustion of summer holidays, with Rob sharing stories about his kids' dentist visits, a sleepover, and his own golfing adventures.
⚽ I've got so many football opinions...⚽
Aug 31, 2026 · 51m
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe discuss the Premier League's opening weekend, mocking Tottenham's poor form and debating whether they are truly the worst team in London.
S13 EP12: Andy Parsons
Aug 28, 2026 · 58m
Andy Parsons joins Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe to discuss his new tour, "Please Fuck Off to Mars," and the challenges of parenting two children with a significant age gap.
Dr. Martha Deiros Collado - Online Safety Expert (Pre Teens)
Aug 26, 2026 · 46m
In this episode of Parenting Hell, Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe interview Dr.
S13 EP11: Other podcast beef
Aug 25, 2026 · 53m
Rob and Josh discuss Rob's rotisserie chicken competition with Tom Allen, followed by listener stories about a chaotic boat trip in Kefalonia and a SAS initiation prank.
⚽ A story for another time...⚽
Aug 24, 2026 · 58m
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe kick off their new football podcast by mocking Manchester United’s opening loss to Hull City and discussing the awkwardness of pundits criticizing their former clubs.
S13 EP10: I wouldn't change a thing
Aug 21, 2026 · 55m
Rob and Josh discuss the challenges of returning to stand-up after a hiatus, with Rob sharing his recent festival gig and Josh’s reluctance to perform.
S13 EP9: In Loving Memory of Beryl the Cat - R.I.P. xxx
Aug 18, 2026 · 43m
Rob and Josh open with a listener's story about a late-talking child before announcing their new spinoff, Footballing Hell.
⚽ A Whole New Ball Game ⚽
Aug 17, 2026 · 54m
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe launch their new spinoff, Footballing Hell, focusing on football without parenting.
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