Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S12 EP4: You've Jet-lagged Yourself
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Jan 16, 2026 This episode features Rob's hilarious sleep-deprived week with too many gigs and chaotic family logistics around ballet shoes. The hosts share antics about working from home and how night wakings can lead to comic sleep struggles. They dive into kids' creativity with a funny app idea and poke fun at parents who brag about their children's birth months. Meanwhile, they discuss the dreariness of January and what makes a home gym peculiar. The conversation is filled with laughter and relatable parenting challenges.
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Marathon Comedy Day And Mental Toll
- Rob recounts a grueling day doing three comedy shows in one venue and the weird downtime between gigs that heightens anxiety.
- He uses the extra shows to try new material and found performing itself the easiest part of the day.
Unexpected Theatre Trip With Kids
- Rob tells a weekend story where he reluctantly takes his daughters to a matinee of Ballet Shoes after they initially resist.
- He fell asleep during the first half from exhaustion but enjoyed the show and the family day out overall.
Night Of Shared Bedtime Disruption
- Rob describes a chaotic night where both kids wake with nightmares and need cuddles, leaving him awake until 4am.
- That sleep fragmentation left him jet-lagged and worried about performing the podcast tired.