Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S11 EP32: Advent Calendar Error
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Dec 2, 2025 In this lively conversation, the hosts tackle hilarious parenting mishaps relating to advent calendars, including one that contained liquor-filled chocolates! They also delve into listener stories about awkward encounters, like mistaking a customer for a celebrity, and nostalgic tales from boarding school days. The duo discusses the ups and downs of side hustles and share comical nightmares about naming kids. With plenty of banter, they explore challenges faced during the first week at university, serving up laughs along the way!
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Fame Removes The Chance To Earn Meaning
- Growing up famous can remove the chance to earn personal meaning and accomplishment.
- Josh and Rob note celebrity kids often struggle to find identity beyond family fame.
Let Kids Choose Their Public Exposure
- Let children choose their public presence rather than posting them without consent.
- Rob explains he avoids posting his kids so they can decide their own exposure later.
Cheap TikTok Football Advent Fail
- Josh bought a cheap football advent calendar from TikTok and found it low-quality and poorly designed.
- He opened day one to reveal a tiny metal golden boot and criticised counterfeit-like production.