Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe

S13 EP11: Other podcast beef

Aug 25, 2026 · 53m

Summary

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. The duo also shares personal anecdotes about minor surgeries and childhood food habits, while a listener details their son's obsession with London's blue plaques. The episode concludes with a small business shout-out for a local baby swim school.

Topics discussed

Tremfya advertisement for Crohn's and Colitis Monzo advertisement for family banking Intro banter and voice note gag Rob's rotisserie chicken competition with Tom Allen Planning a different barbecue challenge Oscars viewing habits and email banter Listener story: Boat trip splashback incident Analysis of toxic masculinity and emotional immaturity Josh's story: SAS father-in-law initiation Listener story: Blue plaque hunting hobby Niche interests and blue plaque trivia School uniform and shoe insole complaints 2CO and Peacock advertisements Bath habits and hotel stay logistics Food confession: Eating Nestle Quick powder Nominating podcasters for the cinnamon challenge Mike Parry's cinnamon challenge video clip Listener story: Nestle Quick addiction and costs Listener recommendations for comfort TV shows Peacock advertisement for The Paper Listener story: Boomer parenting after heart surgery Listener story: Mole removal and panic attack Listener story: C-section injections and baby swim school Outro and small business shoutout
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