Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S11 EP22: Back to Parenting
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Oct 28, 2025 Rob shares his heartfelt airport reunion with his family in Australia and the chaos of jet lag with kids. Josh recounts a hilarious train confrontation involving an annoyed passenger and his four-year-old. They dive into the charming quirks of Aussie wildlife and the parenting lessons gleaned from scary moments. The duo discusses the trials of organizing a massive ice-skating party and their thoughts on living in Australia for a year, all while navigating the funny complexities of modern parenting.
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Train Confrontation Over A Child Pressing A Button
- Josh chased a woman across Exeter station after she called his four-year-old son "annoying" for pressing the door button.
- Josh confronted her, called her "a vile woman," and chose not to get in the lift with her to avoid escalating further.
Emotional Reunion In Australia
- Rob reunited with his family in Australia and described the emotional relief of seeing them after two weeks apart.
- Jet lag caused a few fraught days but the kids quickly adjusted and the visit became enjoyable.
Bridge Climb Teaches Children To Face Fear
- Rob described a bridge-climb where his youngest panicked when her hat and headphones blew off in the wind.
- He guided her to calm breathing and she completed the course, which he framed as a valuable lesson in facing fear.