Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S11 EP23: Joe Thomas
Oct 31, 2025
Joe Thomas, a talented comedian and actor, shares his journey of parenthood with a three-year-old daughter. He humorously reflects on the chaotic experience of parenting, where he feels like two babies are raising one. Joe reveals the challenges of working while parenting, like being scolded by his daughter for checking emails in the park. He also discusses his new podcast with James Buckley, where they swap bizarre facts and tell urban myths, sharing laughs about his own experiences in life and parenthood.
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Park Laptop Reprimand
- Joe Thomas recounts being admonished by a child in the park for using his laptop while ostensibly parenting.
- He defends working fathers who must meet deadlines and sometimes work in public while their child plays nearby.
Algorithms, Not Screens, Are The Issue
- Joe Thomas argues the problem with screens is not the device but the algorithm that hooks attention and drives inappropriate content.
- He frames technology acceptance as inevitable while warning about addictive recommendation systems.
Allow Screens With Guardrails
- Joe allows audio and curated media for his daughter, favouring controlled content on car journeys and simple TV shows.
- He implies parents can accept screens if they manage content and context rather than ban devices outright.