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

S13 EP9: In Loving Memory of Beryl the Cat - R.I.P. xxx

Aug 18, 2026 · 43m

Summary

Rob and Josh open with a listener's story about a late-talking child before announcing their new spinoff, Footballing Hell. Rob shares the sad news of his cat Beryl's passing and discusses the emotional impact of pet loss, while Josh reflects on his frequent funerals growing up. The duo also covers the recent solar eclipse, their upcoming trip to the Isles of Scilly, and the stress of enrolling their kids in a new club.

Topics discussed

Carvana sponsorship and intro Monzo sponsorship for family holidays Listener mail and late talker stories Football recap episode announcement Watching Free Willy and plot discussion Grief over cat Beryl's passing Reflections on childhood funerals Interviewing boxer Moses at the eclipse Solar eclipse viewing and weather banter Drought, green lawns, and shoe waterproofing Back to school lists and Scilly Isles trip Garden update and chili pepper confusion Golf in the drought and Clara Amfo charity ChatGPT sponsorship and weather app rant Nursery fees and Duolingo streaks Small business shoutouts: Bobbins and Stopcocks FX The Bear final season promo
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