Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe

Get ready for parenting mischief as summer wraps up! From jet ski adventures gone hilariously wrong to a trip to Stonehenge that features unexpected food finds, the banter is endless. Josh hilariously misplaces his keys again while Rob embraces his secret olive tree obsession. They dive into the struggles of back-to-school routines, the challenges of kids' homework, and even the pleasures of audiobooks. It’s a chaotic yet relatable look at family life peppered with humor and understanding.

Join a hilarious journey through the unpredictable world of parenting! The hosts share laugh-out-loud stories about babysitting disasters and navigating Love in London. Tune in for humorous reflections on friendship turning romantic, dating mishaps, and the chaos of recording a podcast. Listen to their charming banter about family life, quirky cultural insights, and the hilarity of managing multiple children. It’s a chaotic, delightful blend of heartwarming tales and relatable parenting misadventures!

Zoe Ball, a renowned British broadcaster and the host of the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, joins the conversation to share her candid parenting experiences. They dive into the chaos of family life, with humorous tales of cereal dinners and the balance of adulthood. Zoe reflects on navigating motherhood, exploring the evolving dynamics with her children and the bittersweet independence of teenagers. The trio also discusses lighthearted topics like chub rub and men’s underwear, blending laughter with relatable insights about relationships and the parenting journey.

Get ready for hilarious tales of parenting mischief! The hosts dive into a son's tonsillectomy, mixing humor with heartfelt moments. From technology meltdowns on family trips to the quirks of yogurt pouches, their banter captures the chaos of family life. They reflect on awkward moments related to tipping and recount travel fails, all while sharing witty anecdotes about university food mishaps. It's a rollercoaster of relatable experiences, showcasing the ups and downs of parenting with a comedic twist!

Olly Murs, a talented singer, songwriter, and presenter, shares his parenting journey and the challenges of balancing family life with a successful music career. He humorously recounts the chaos of live performances mixed with the unpredictability of parenting, especially navigating from one to two children. The discussion dives into personal anecdotes about managing household clutter and the emotional complexities of family dynamics. Olly also reflects on his upcoming album while keeping the conversation light-hearted and relatable.

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... 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 A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor and comedian - Ross Noble. You can see Ross on his new UK tour 'Cranium of Curiosities'  (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026) Tickets, dates and info can be found ⁠HERE⁠ Or at - www.rossnoble.com And he's currently on ITV's show 'Shark: Celebrity Infested Waters'. More info here: ⁠https://plimsollproductions.com/shows/shark-celebrity-infested-waters/⁠ 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 A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob goes to see Oasis and ends up drunk at Mick Jaggers birthday party. Relatable? No Sexy? Maybe... A great anecdote? ABSOLUTELY! 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 A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back for Series 11!! Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor, writer, comedian, and presenter - Stephen Mangan. The Fortune Hotel continues Wednesday and Thursday nights throughout August on ITV1 and ITVX. You can catch up on the first two episodes on the series on ITVX now. 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 A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While we're on a short break for the summer holiday here's a hand crafted selection of the finest tales and advice from the Parenting Hell podcast archives. Each one a guaranteed banger... See you next week for series 11!! TRACK LISTING: 1. Kerry Godliman (Series 1 Episode 5) 2. Jason Manford (Series 1 Episode 6) 3. Alison Hammond (Series 1 Episode 12) 4. Lorraine Kelly (Series 1 Episode 17) 5. Judi Love (Series 1 Episode 25) 6. Robbie + Ayda Williams (S1 EP 66) 7. Michael Sheen (Series 2 EP5) If you want to get in touch with the show here's how: EMAIL: hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ⁠Hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices