
Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe
Parenting... just not as you know it.Join Rob & Josh twice a week 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, available everywhere - new episodes are available on Tuesdays and Fridays every week.
Latest episodes

7 snips
Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 10min
S10 EP38: Aisling Bea
Aisling Bea, a talented comedian and actress known for her show 'This Way Up', joins the discussion on the wild ride of parenting. They humorously navigate the chaos of family trips and mysterious rashes, while exploring the trend of naming kids after celebrities. Aisling shares her experiences balancing showbiz life with parenting responsibilities, shedding light on modern fatherhood dynamics. The conversation also touches on societal pressures on new parents and the joy of integrating children into their careers, all while maintaining a comedic tone.

Jul 1, 2025 • 54min
S10 EP37: Bottom Tickle Trauma
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... today we go through some of your incredible correspondence including weird phobias, sex in large indoor public places, insane school runs, and we might accidentally have started some low-key beef with the Swiss!
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EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk
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Jun 27, 2025 • 57min
S10 EP36: Josh's Road Rage Incident
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh gets involved in a road rage incident. We're in the middle of a heatwave. And there's some post fathers day discussions....
If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how:
EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk
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Jun 23, 2025 • 53min
S10 EP35: Knowing you, you'll need some buffer...
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
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EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk
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7 snips
Jun 19, 2025 • 1h
S10 EP34: Jack Skipper
In this lively discussion, comedian Jack Skipper, a former carpet fitter from South London, shares his journey from the job site to the comedy stage, currently touring with his show 'Skint'. He dives into the hilarious complexities of parenting, revealing the unique challenges of raising children with close age gaps and the dynamics of co-parenting. The conversation is filled with relatable anecdotes about generational parenting differences, unforgettable family sports moments, and the humorous side of balancing fame with family life.

Jun 17, 2025 • 52min
S10 EP33: The Post Holiday Blues Brothers
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this episode Rob and Josh discuss the highs and lows of respective recent family holidays.
If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how:
EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk
INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx
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Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 8min
S10 EP32: Tom Basden
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor, writer and comedian - Tom Basden.
Tom is known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014. He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards.
He's also appeared in hit comedy 'Afterlife', 'Derek', 'Star Stories' and more!
Tom's new film 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' is in cinemas now - it's a fantastic, funny, moving and brilliant film so please check it out at your local cinema.
FILM SYNOPSIS:
Eccentric lottery winner Charles dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer,back together. The fantasy becomes real when the bandmates and former lovers agree to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs...
xx
If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how:
EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk
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Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 9min
S10 EP31: Jacinda Ardern
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand - Jacinda Ardern.
You can buy Jacinda's brilliant new book 'A Kind of Power' HERE
About the book:
From the former prime minister of New Zealand, the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second world leader to have a baby whilst in office, comes a deeply personal memoir chronicling her extraordinary rise and offering inspiration to a new generation of leaders.Jacinda found out the news that she was pregnant with her first baby right before taking office in 2017, then had to announce this whilst new to her role as Prime Minister, and took just six weeks maternity leave. On her return, she had to just make it work - juggling sleepless nights and having a small office room converted into a nursery in New Zealand's official government building, The Beehive.
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs...
xx
If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how:
EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk
Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell
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Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 4min
S10 EP30: Suzi Ruffell (The Return)
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian, writer and actress - Suzi Ruffell.
You can order Suzi's brilliant new book 'Am I Having Fun Now? -
Anxiety, Applause and Life’s Big Questions, Answered' HERE
You can listen to Suzi's first appearance on Parenting Hell HERE
Tour dates and tickets to her new stand-up tour 'The Juggle' HERE
You can watch her last stand-up special 'Snappy' on Youtube - HERE
And her brilliant podcasts Like Minded Friends and Out with Suzi Ruffell.
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs...
xx
If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how:
EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk
Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell
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Jun 2, 2025 • 45min
S10 EP29: A Dove in my office!!
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... with a load of your listener correspondence and emails in this ep, including our new favourite feature 'other parent wan*ers'.
If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how:
EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk
INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please follow and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx
MAILING LIST: parentinghellpodcast.mailchimpsites.com
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