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.
Episodes
January 9, 2026 • 46 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the former world champion boxer - Prince Naseem Hamed.
Released on the 9th Janaury 2026 - 'Giant '
Based on the remarkable real-life story of legendary British-Yemeni boxing champion Prince Naseem "Naz" Hamed.
Charting his inspiring rags-to-riches underdog tale from his humble beginnings in Sheffield to becoming champion of the world and a glo...
Mark as Played
January 6, 2026 • 54 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... we're back!
It's a new dawn, a new day, a new year as Parenting Hell embraces 2026 with a new video feed. That's right, now you can finally watch the shambles as well as listen. Enjoy!
You can listen to Josh's new podcast 'Museum of Pop Culture' wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes released twice a week.
Parenting Hell ...
Mark as Played
January 1, 2026 • 62 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and presenter - Russell Howard
Russell Howard tours his brand-new stand-up show Don’t Tell The Algorithm across the UK & Ireland from 22nd January to 29th November, including six dates at the London Palladium
Russell Howard's Five Brilliant Things podcast episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays and are available on all m...
Mark as Played
December 29, 2025 • 45 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... this episode Michael reports back on the underwear challenge, and we go through some of your fantastic listener correspondence from the over flowing inbox.
**This episode was recorded earlier in December before Christmas**
If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout ou...
Mark as Played
December 25, 2025 • 54 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant broadcaster and journalist - Kate Garraway MBE.
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, an...
Mark as Played
December 23, 2025 • 51 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
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
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywher...
Mark as Played
December 19, 2025 • 57 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor and singer - Jason Donovan.
You can find info and tickets for Jason's new 'Doin' Fine Encore' tour at
JASONDONOVAN.COM
This eagerly awaited tour promises to take fans on a vibrant journey through 35 years of hits from both stage and screen, delivered with Jason’s signature energy and unmistakable live performance style.
A ...
Mark as Played
December 15, 2025 • 57 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
**Trigger Warning** this episode contains some chat about those festive little Elves. Not for younger ears!!
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: ...
Mark as Played
December 12, 2025 • 60 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Lindsey Santoro.
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 h...
Mark as Played
December 8, 2025 • 53 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
Small Business Shout outs:
- Arden Forest Honey
- The Orienteering Company
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...
Mark as Played
December 4, 2025 • 60 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant presenter and radio broadcaster - Andy Goldstein.
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...
Mark as Played
December 1, 2025 • 52 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
In this episode we get through some more of your listener correspondence inclusing...
- Boarding School Stories
- Advent Calendar Fails
- First week at Uni issues
And some more boomer parenting madness.
If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more......
Mark as Played
November 27, 2025 • 46 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
In this episode the team discuss international wedgie alternatives, customer service revenge stories and the perils of a potential ski holiday with young kids in tow. Enjoy!
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@lockd...
Mark as Played
November 25, 2025 • 53 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
In this episode we discuss some recent D.I.Y. they've done.
There's a new underwear upgrade debate (including a challenge for Producer Michael)
And there's an update on the life and times of Chip the hamster...
If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and...
Mark as Played
November 20, 2025 • 56 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode we get through some of your listener correspondence (most of which the guys can't remember asking for!)
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: ...
Mark as Played
November 18, 2025 • 60 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
In this episode Josh gets locked in a school...
Rob suggests Josh leads a 'no buffer life'..
And there's a migration from hamster to horse on the animal front...
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 y...
Mark as Played
November 14, 2025 • 64 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant DJ and presenter - Jo Whiley.
You can listen or watch Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball podcast here: https://linktr.ee/digitpod
'Dig It' with Jo Whiley & Zoe Ball podcast:
Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball lift the lid on the messy, everyday reality of trying to live well. Long-time friends and beloved broadcasters, they swap the studio fo...
Mark as Played
November 10, 2025 • 55 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
Rob is back from his trip to Australia and Japan and tells of the worst parenting moments. Including one of the top 3 arguments he had with Lou.
The Japanese tooth fairy has to pay a visit.
And Lou has some voice messages for the guys as a right to reply on previous episodes. #sakisaki
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available e...
Mark as Played
November 6, 2025 • 62 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant journalist, writer and broadcaster - Amol Rajan.
Formerly the media editor of BBC News, he has been a presenter on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 since 2021 and University Challenge on BBC Two since 2023.
You can listen to Amol's podcast 'Radical' wherever you get your podcasts.
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, availabl...
Mark as Played
November 3, 2025 • 42 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode we catch up on your listener correspondence.
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 ...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
Two Guys (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers). Five Rings (you know, from the Olympics logo). One essential podcast for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Bowen Yang (SNL, Wicked) and Matt Rogers (Palm Royale, No Good Deed) of Las Culturistas are back for a second season of Two Guys, Five Rings, a collaboration with NBC Sports and iHeartRadio. In this 15-episode event, Bowen and Matt discuss the top storylines, obsess over Italian culture, and find out what really goes on in the Olympic Village.