Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's Parenting Hell
Parenting... just not as you know it. Join Rob & Josh twice a week as they share their tales of parenting woe and chat to celebrity parents about how they're coping, or not coping. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, video episodes available on Tuesdays and Fridays every week.
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S12 EP20: Charlie Baker (The Return)
Friday, 13 March 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian, actor, singer and presenter - Charlie Baker. Award-winning radio host, stand-up powerhouse and old school entertainment machine Charlie Baker returns to the stage with his brand-new show: GO GET IT. Tickets & further information on Charlie's tour: charliebakercomedy.com And check out Charlie's sons band 'Cheap Suits' Give them a follow and like / subscribe. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and...
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S12 EP19: Tom Rosenthal
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian and actor - Tom Rosenthal. Tom Rosenthal is touring across the UK and Ireland with his show, ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I Am' - including an extra London show at the Clapham Grand on 14th May – tickets on sale now at www.tomrosenthal.net Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids int...
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S12 EP18: Kamille
Friday, 6 March 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant Grammy award winning singer-songwriter and producer - Kamille. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell...
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S12 EP17: Josh has a caffeinated tea by mistake
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh has accidentally had a non caffeinated tea. And we get a hilarious update on his recnt ski holiday. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ...
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S12 EP16: Tom Davis (The Return)
Friday, 27 February 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the return of the brilliant comedian and actor - Tom Davis. Tour dates, tickets and info for Tom's new tour 'SPUDGUN' are available from www.bigtomdavis.com Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow ...
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S12 EP15: Instinct Takes Over
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell A 'Keep It Light Media' Production ...
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S12 EP14: Seann Walsh
Friday, 20 February 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the return of comedian and friend - Seann Walsh. Since we last spoke he's had another child with partner Grace and is navigating the considerable increase in energy and bandwidth anyone with two kids (let alone close to two under two!) will understand very well!! Seann Walsh is on tour with This Is Torture, tickets are on sale now and available from https://www.seannwalsh.com. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you ...
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S12 EP13: Anti-Valentines: Playground Sha*gers (Part 4)
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Valentines weekend has been and gone. And what better way to celebrate / commiserate than one of our favourite episodes - yes it's the return of the claassic 'Playground Shaggers' correspondence. Buckle up becuase as usual there are some WILD tales contained within... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, ...
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S12 EP12: Lou Beckett (The Return)
Friday, 13 February 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the return of Lou Beckett. Lou's brilliant new book: 'Lessons from a Default Parent: Surviving the Front Line of Family Life (Without Losing Your Sh*t)' is available to buy now. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownpa...
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S12 EP11: A Kitten Update
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sa...
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S12 EP10: Ray Bradshaw
Friday, 6 February 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Ray Bradshaw. You can find all the info on tickets and dates for his new tour 'CODA' at: www.raybradshaw.com Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: ...
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S12 EP9: That's bad podcasting
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this week Josh gets stuck at a work event and very nearly misses the last train back to Exeter. You can listen to Josh's new podcast 'Museum of Pop Culture' wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small bus...
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S12 EP8: John Bishop
Friday, 30 January 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - John Bishop. 'Is This Thing On?' is out in cinemas Friday 30th January. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell...
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S12 EP7: I'm going to sneeze...
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... You can listen to Josh's new podcast 'Museum of Pop Culture' wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow u...
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S12 EP6: Harry Hill (The Return)
Friday, 23 January 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the return of the legendary comedian - Harry Hill. You can find Harry's new podcast 'The Harry Hill' show on all the usual platforms. New episodes every Monday. Watch on Spotify and Youtube. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EM...
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S12 EP5: The kind way is often worse
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... it's January so Josh has over booked himself and might be having a manic episode. You can listen to Josh's new podcast 'Museum of Pop Culture' wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout out...
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S12 EP4: You've Jet-lagged Yourself
Friday, 16 January 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... You can listen to Josh's new podcast 'Museum of Pop Culture' wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on i...
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S12 EP3: The Wheels Have Come Off
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this week Rob and Josh discuss Josh's upcoming cover shoot for Runners Weekly. You can listen to Josh's new podcast 'Museum of Pop Culture' wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and m...
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S12 EP2: Prince Naseem Hamed
Friday, 9 January 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the former world champion boxer - Prince Naseem Hamed. Released on the 9th Janaury 2026 - 'Giant ' Based on the remarkable real-life story of legendary British-Yemeni boxing champion Prince Naseem "Naz" Hamed. Charting his inspiring rags-to-riches underdog tale from his humble beginnings in Sheffield to becoming champion of the world and a global sporting icon in the 1990s, the film explores the unlikely and tender relationship between Naz and his Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle; and the instrumenta...
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S12 EP1: A Whole New World...
Tuesday, 6 January 2026
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... we're back! It's a new dawn, a new day, a new year as Parenting Hell embraces 2026 with a new video feed. That's right, now you can finally watch the shambles as well as listen. Enjoy! You can listen to Josh's new podcast 'Museum of Pop Culture' wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... If you want to ...
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S11 EP41: Russell Howard
Friday, 2 January 2026
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and presenter - Russell Howard Russell Howard tours his brand-new stand-up show Don’t Tell The Algorithm across the UK & Ireland from 22nd January to 29th November, including six dates at the London Palladium Russell Howard's Five Brilliant Things podcast episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays and are available on all major podcast platforms. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review ...
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S11 EP40: Rich Mans Porridge
Tuesday, 30 December 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this episode Michael reports back on the underwear challenge, and we go through some of your fantastic listener correspondence from the over flowing inbox. **This episode was recorded earlier in December before Christmas** If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell...
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S11 EP39: Kate Garraway
Friday, 26 December 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant broadcaster and journalist - Kate Garraway MBE. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell A ...
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S11 EP38: Cat Urine Covered Coat
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, adver...
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S11 EP37: Jason Donovan
Friday, 19 December 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor and singer - Jason Donovan. You can find info and tickets for Jason's new 'Doin' Fine Encore' tour at JASONDONOVAN.COM This eagerly awaited tour promises to take fans on a vibrant journey through 35 years of hits from both stage and screen, delivered with Jason’s signature energy and unmistakable live performance style. A musical feast packed with unforgettable tunes, Doin’ Fine Encore will feature beloved songs from his celebrated career — including stage favourites from Joseph, P...
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S11 EP36: Stop me if I've said this before...
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... **Trigger Warning** this episode contains some chat about those festive little Elves. Not for younger ears!! If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and...
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S11 EP35: Lindsey Santoro
Friday, 12 December 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Lindsey Santoro. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell A 'Keep It Light Media' P...
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S11 EP34: A Buffer Free Life
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Small Business Shout outs: - Arden Forest Honey - The Orienteering Company If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you fil...
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S11 EP33: Andy Goldstein
Friday, 5 December 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant presenter and radio broadcaster - Andy Goldstein. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell A 'K...
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S11 EP32: Advent Calendar Error
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode we get through some more of your listener correspondence inclusing... - Boarding School Stories - Advent Calendar Fails - First week at Uni issues And some more boomer parenting madness. If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell Parenting H...
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