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

S13 EP24: I Just Can't See It Happening

Oct 8, 2026 · 48m

Summary

Rob and Josh discuss hypothetical billionaire property portfolios, debating between luxury homes and the value of routine and family stability. They react to listener stories, including a man who refused a ride for his injured son to protect a stranger's car seats, and a parent who falsely claimed to have children to defend a parking spot. The hosts also share humorous anecdotes about boomer parenting tactics, such as "eat it or wear it" policies, and try out bizarre listener-submitted food combinations like a baked bean and noodle sandwich.

Topics discussed

Sponsored reads for Tremphaya and Zepbound TUI Smiles Rewards Club and show intro Listener mail: Twin girls and husband's mood Hypothetical: Where would you live if rich? Billionaire lifestyle: Jets, boats, and chalets The value of boredom and routine Home as the anchor of family life Managing a billionaire property portfolio AI opinions on UK tourist traps Traveling to Middlesbrough and Stoke Viral video: Monkey lobbing a turd Listener story: Ex's dad and a carving knife Tour of the new white studio office Sponsored reads: AXA Health and Tremphaya Gossip: Holiday affair and leaving kids behind Debate: How to handle infidelity and divorce Banter: The 'Barbara' joke and snooker Childhood memory: Food on the head policy Listener story: Bike crash in Cornwall Movie trailer: Whalefall Parent and child parking space disputes Discussion: Electric cars and key anxiety Weird food confessions and cookbook idea Nostalgia: Pure squash and crisp sandwiches Shout-out: Cheeky Kid goat soap business Outro and Vistaprint sponsorship
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