Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe
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▶ WebplayerParenting... just not as you know it. Join Rob & Josh 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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Sep 29, 2026 · 56:13
This week the lads have been on a trip to Stockholm for a podcasting event and had a lovely time. Elsewhere Rob takes his daughters to the football (hear the full story HERE) and…
Sep 28, 2026 · 55:37
This week we discuss the utter pointlessness of the Nations League and the international break. Elsewhere the hot topics are football kits and smelly players Man City being found…
Sep 25, 2026 · 47:02
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... This episode we go through some more of the listener playground / workplace sh*ggers emails and stories. If you want…
Sep 22, 2026 · 39:17
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs,…
Sep 21, 2026 · 54:43
This week we discuss the latest Jose Mourinho circus - including him bringing printed pictures of referee decisions to his post match press conference. Big news elsewhere as…
Sep 18, 2026 · 53:20
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... This week we discuss the big topics; - It's weird how you can sell a horse but not a dog. - Are baby cucumbers a…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:06:53
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs,…
Sep 14, 2026 · 56:01
Welcome to Footballing Hell... Rob and Josh discuss the weekend football (or the bits that interest them) in the only way they know how. Chaotically, with not enough sleep, prep…
Sep 11, 2026 · 48:12
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... Today we ask the big questions... Are curtains under rated? (YES) Would Josh like to run a small cafe? (NO) And could…
Sep 8, 2026 · 55:14
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... Rob gets into a dilemma trying to buy some cheese. There's a voicenote from Lou regarding the hair extensions /…
Sep 7, 2026 · 59:53
Welcome to episode four of Footballing Hell... where every Monday Rob and Josh discuss the weekends football (or the bits that interest them) in the only way they know how.…
Sep 4, 2026 · 48:11
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... In this episode we get through some of your brilliant emails as Josh has had a really bad week and some sad news :(…
Sep 3, 2026 · 41:22
In the 2nd of a series of special interviews with leading experts (and lets face it, people far more qualified than us!) to discuss important and relevant topics that impact and…
Aug 31, 2026 · 49:35
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... The end of the summer holiday is approaching and it's safe to say it's taken a different toll on Rob and Josh as they…
Aug 31, 2026 · 51:57
Welcome to episode three of Footballing Hell... where every Monday Rob and Josh discuss the weekends football (or the bits that interest them) in the only way they know how.…
Aug 28, 2026 · 58:43
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Andy Parsons. See Andy on live on tour with his enw stand-up show Andy…
Aug 26, 2026 · 46:04
In the first of a series of special interviews with leading experts (and lets face it, people far more qualified than us!) to discuss important and relevant topics that impact…
Aug 25, 2026 · 53:37
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... this week we catch up with some of your emails and messages from the PH inbox. **WARNING: Please do not attempt the…
Aug 24, 2026 · 58:18
Welcome to episode two of Footballing Hell... where every Monday Rob and Josh discuss the weekends football (or the bits that interest them) in the only way they know how.…
Aug 21, 2026 · 55:44
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes…
Aug 18, 2026 · 43:34
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... There's sad news on the podcast today as Beryl the cat passed away this week. xXx Elsewhere theres the eclipse, the…
Aug 17, 2026 · 54:59
Sutton and Shearer. Heskey and Owen. Yeboah and Masinga. The history of football is dominated by great duos who elevated and transformed the game... With that in mind, welcome to…
Aug 14, 2026 · 52:11
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... Lego obsessions, new family car chats, photography hobbies, and a nits outbreak are all on the agenda this weel...…
Aug 10, 2026 · 57:04
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... Rob has driven all the way back from Germany with the family after a trip to Europa Park. Josh tries to record the…
Aug 7, 2026 · 52:56
More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available…
Aug 4, 2026 · 53:42
In this episode Josh gets into a minor car accident when a lorry smashes off his wing mirror, the cat needs a trip to the vet, and Rob gets spooked by a screensaver on his…
Jul 31, 2026 · 54:15
In this episode Rob gets accused of stealing a childs toast at a breakfast buffet on holiday.... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast,…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:00:33
More adventures in life and parenting with Rob and Josh. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere…
Jul 24, 2026 · 50:48
More adventures in life and parenting... Rob and Josh both get spooked by diffeent things at the window. Josh's full body scan reveals his pant choices, and Rob nearly wrecks the…
Jul 21, 2026 · 51:35
We are back!! After a short break for the summer holiday we're ready for more adventures in life and parenting. Josh gets into a dispute on the plane, and Rob almost gets…
Jul 17, 2026 · 57:53
More adventures in parenting and beyond with Rob and Josh... This ep it's a bit of inbox correspondence from the listeners and some of the best bits from our guests this series…
Jul 14, 2026 · 55:12
More adventures in parenting and beyond with Rob and Josh... This ep it's a bit of inbox correspondence from the listeners and some of the best bits from our guests this series…
Jul 10, 2026 · 58:23
More adventures in parenting and beyond with Rob and Josh... This ep it's a bit of inbox correspondence from the listeners and some of the best bits from our guests this series…
Jul 7, 2026 · 56:42
More adventures in parenting and beyond with Rob and Josh... This ep it's a bit of inbox correspondence from the listeners and some of the best bits from our guests this series…
Jul 3, 2026 · 52:06
More adventures in life and parenting. Josh turns into a street party based social animal, and Rob gets stuck waiting for a broken lift... Parenting…
Jun 30, 2026 · 53:11
Josh lives a holiday booking nightmare in real time, Rob stealth buys a swimming pool and gets into some Park Run beef. Enjoy! Parenting Hell is a…
Jun 26, 2026 · 55:18
In this episode we're in the midst of the summer heatwave... Josh's daughter has broken her arm! And elsewhere Rob and Josh record a pilot for a new TV show and Beryl the cat…
Jun 23, 2026 · 53:37
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with comedians Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, new video…
Jun 19, 2026 · 51:34
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... there's a playground shaggers voicenote, some more of our new feature - Imagine This,…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:02:07
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh is feeling a bit under the weather. Parenting…
Jun 12, 2026 · 48:43
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and writer - Laura Smyth Following a meteoric rise through the comedy…
Jun 9, 2026 · 46:47
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh checks into the bleakest hotel sounding hotel room in existence.…
Jun 5, 2026 · 58:01
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant singer, songwriter and musician - Jack Savoretti. Parenting Hell is available to…
Jun 2, 2026 · 51:12
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... heatwaves, half-term, and diggerland plans. Enjoy! Parenting Hell is a…
May 29, 2026 · 1:06:03
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant rapper and singer - Tinie Tempah. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify…
May 26, 2026 · 50:48
In this episode we go through some more of your amazing playground shaggers stories. Keep them coming in we love these hilarious tales of infidelity and mischief....…
May 22, 2026 · 53:31
In this episode we talk about the big news of the week - Josh Widdicombe is the new co-host of Strictly Come Dancing! Elsewhere, Rob is back from filming The Traitors and does…
May 19, 2026 · 45:51
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode we catch up on some of your brilliant listener correspondence.…
May 15, 2026 · 56:41
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor - Eddie Marsan. No Ordinary Heist is a Sky Original release in May. Prisoner…
May 11, 2026 · 46:02
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... it's been a busy weekend over at PH Towers. Find out why inside this episode...…
May 8, 2026 · 1:02:44
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the actress, writer and director - Jessica Hynes. We chat parenting - Jessica has three kids, the…
May 5, 2026 · 45:12
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... You may have seen the news over the weekend that Rob will be in the next series of…
May 1, 2026 · 49:29
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode we go through some of your listener emails and messages. And there's…
Apr 28, 2026 · 55:04
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is YouTuber, bodybuilder, fitness coach and television personality - also known for appearing as…
Apr 24, 2026 · 59:59
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian, actor and presenter - Hal Cruttenden HAL CRUTTENDEN: CAN DISH IT OUT…
Apr 21, 2026 · 57:44
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant baker and presenter - Briony May Williams. Listen to her podcast, I’m Not Judging…
Apr 17, 2026 · 57:20
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian, writer, producer and presenter - Michelle Wolf Go to…
Apr 13, 2026 · 48:39
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode we go through some of your listener emails and messages. And for those…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:05:21
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian - Emma Doran. Emma Doran extends her Emmaculate UK and Ireland stand-up…
Apr 6, 2026 · 52:59
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:08:36
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant presenter and entrepeneur - Jamie Laing. Raising Chelsea is available to watch…
Mar 30, 2026 · 46:21
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every…
Mar 27, 2026 · 55:37
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant comedian - Chantel Nash. www.instagram.com/chantelnashdoesfunnies Parenting Hell…
Mar 24, 2026 · 54:07
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Rob has a bowel accident while filming abroad and gets mugged by a…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:11:19
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) it's the brilliant presenter, author, DJ and singer - Lauren Laverne. Parenting Hell is available to…
Mar 17, 2026 · 56:24
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.…
Mar 13, 2026 · 1:02:19
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,…
Mar 10, 2026 · 56:03
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…
Mar 6, 2026 · 58:23
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…
Mar 3, 2026 · 53:51
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…
Feb 27, 2026 · 1:01:31
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…
Feb 24, 2026 · 57:00
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.…
Feb 20, 2026 · 53:56
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…
Feb 17, 2026 · 53:13
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…
Feb 13, 2026 · 1:01:53
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…
Feb 10, 2026 · 1:00:50
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.…
Feb 6, 2026 · 1:04:31
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…
Feb 3, 2026 · 58:46
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…
Jan 30, 2026 · 1:06:42
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.…
Jan 27, 2026 · 55:45
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…
Jan 23, 2026 · 46:25
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…
Jan 20, 2026 · 54:55
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…
Jan 16, 2026 · 1:00:14
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…
Jan 13, 2026 · 56:18
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…
Jan 9, 2026 · 46:37
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…
Jan 6, 2026 · 54:02
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…
Jan 2, 2026 · 1:02:49
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…
Dec 30, 2025 · 45:43
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…
Dec 26, 2025 · 54:17
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…
Dec 23, 2025 · 51:32
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…
Dec 19, 2025 · 57:23
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…
Dec 16, 2025 · 57:28
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.…
Dec 12, 2025 · 1:00:20
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…
Dec 9, 2025 · 53:19
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…
Dec 5, 2025 · 1:00:04
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…
Dec 2, 2025 · 52:22
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... -…
Nov 28, 2025 · 46:19
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode the team discuss international wedgie alternatives, customer service…
Nov 25, 2025 · 53:08
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode we discuss some recent D.I.Y. they've done. There's a new underwear…
Nov 21, 2025 · 56:45
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode we get through some of your listener correspondence (most of which the…
Nov 18, 2025 · 1:00:37
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode Josh gets locked in a school... Rob suggests Josh leads a 'no buffer…
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