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

S13 EP13: I LOVE / HATE the summer holidays

Aug 31, 2026 · 49m

Summary

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. They introduce a new segment called "Show Josh the World Wide Web," where they watch viral videos together. The hosts also joke about Rob's "temporary permanent" household fixes and his semi-retired lifestyle, while Josh reflects on his fatigue and desire for routine.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Carvana, LinkedIn, and TUI Show wrap-up, Beckett banter, and scheduling Planning the seven-minute voice note segment Josh's exhaustion and summer holiday fatigue Parenting challenges with different aged kids Lemurs, pescatarian daughter, and show ideas The cardboard box stair gate and internet feature Sampling homemade limoncello Sponsors: Tesco Mobile and LinkedIn Early dentist appointment and golf attire mishap First sleepover and weather notifications Kids making pancakes and unattended cooking Dentist recommendation and dental jokes Tooth chip story and Michael Flatley's ankles Irish music on flights and Chaz & Dave Lou's whereabouts and holiday fatigue comparison Desire for routine and impromptu curry Golf YouTube channel and sponsorship hunt Sponsors: LinkedIn and Tidy Cats Future plans and creating a buffer lifestyle Golf shot story and buffer-free life Boxing night, class differences, and DHL van Beach activities and bodyboarding Small business shout-outs: Vistaprint and others Closing advice and Uber Eats sponsor
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