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
October 16, 2025 • 55 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant former commonwealth sprinter - Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
A former Commonwealth sprinter and television personality, known for appearing as "Nitro" in the BBC sports endurance competition series Gladiators
You can see Harry on the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing. Get your votes in!!
NOTE: This episode was recorded before the...
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October 13, 2025 • 56 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
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October 9, 2025 • 58 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor and comedian - Chris McCausland.
Chris first appeared on the show back in August 2021 and it's fair to say a LOT has happened with Chris since then, including winning the last series of Strictly Come Dancing!
You can listen to his his first appearance HERE (Series 3 Episode 12)
His new autobiography book 'Keep Laughing'...
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October 6, 2025 • 51 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
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October 3, 2025 • 61 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actor, presenter, author and comedian - Alan Davies.
Alan's new book 'White Male Stand-Up' is available now.
His new stand-up comedy tour 'Think Ahead' starts Autum 2025.
Dates and ticekt info can be found HERE
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September 30, 2025 • 61 mins
Perhaps the most chaotic series of podcast records to get something barely resembling an episode of a podcast...
Including failed laptop chargers, sudden power cuts, Rob having to record some of it in his car, and file errors and failed uploads!! Please excuse the delayed upload - listening back you'll understand why...
You can pre order Lou's amazing new book 'Lessons From a Default Parent' wherever you get your books now....
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September 25, 2025 • 60 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant relationship expert, entrepreneur and presenter - Paul C. Brunson.
Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs...
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September 22, 2025 • 46 mins
In the summer of 2025, Josh Widdicombe, despite countless protests over the years that he would not be moving out of London, and much to the amusement of his friend Rob Beckett, finally accepted the inevitable and began the search for a new family home beyond the M25…
The evidence of these conversations were so secret, that they were expected to be confined to the archives forever….
However, these classified audio recordings ...
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September 19, 2025 • 66 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant novelist, journalist and broadcaster - Elizabeth Day.
**Trigger Warning**
We discuss topics of fertility, IVF and miscarriage in this episode.
'One of Us' by Elizabeth Day is published by 4th Estate on 25th September. You can pre-order your copy here.
How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is available every Wednesday on podcast...
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September 15, 2025 • 44 mins
In the summer of 2025, Josh Widdicombe, despite countless protests over the years that he would not be moving out of London, and much to the amusement of his friend Rob Beckett, finally accepted the inevitable and began the search for a new family home beyond the M25…
The evidence of these conversations were so secret, that they were expected to be confined to the archives forever….
However, these classified audio recordings ...
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September 11, 2025 • 54 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is Barry Hearn OBE, the legendary sports promoter and founder and President of Matchroom Sport.
'Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen' - all episodes will be available globally on Netflix from Wednesday 17th September 2025
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September 9, 2025 • 56 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant singer-songwriter, radio DJ and presenter - Rick Astley.
You can find tickets and info on Rick's upcoming 'The Reflection' 2026 tour at https://rickastley.co.uk
Rick's fantastic book 'Never: The Autobiography' is available now.
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September 4, 2025 • 45 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... the end of the summer holidays are finally here!
There's jet ski mishaps, Stone Henge visits, Josh loses his keys (again!) and Rob poses as a secret olive tree lover to get out of trouble...
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September 1, 2025 • 47 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... we go through some of your listener correspondence. And Josh's house alarm keeps going off!!
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August 28, 2025 • 61 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant broadcaster and presenter - Zoe Ball.
'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 for the sofa to catch up on everything going on in their lives — from homes and gardens to fami...
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August 25, 2025 • 54 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... it's the school summer holidays and there's some old school caravan park beef, and Josh's son has to have his tonsils operated on.
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August 21, 2025 • 58 mins
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant singer, songwriter and presenter - Olly Murs.
Fresh off a sold-out Arena tour, including three massive dates in London (two at The O2 & one at Wembley Arena), Olly Murs is currently back on the road continuing his 15 Years Of Hits celebration across the UK with a run of outdoor summer shows. With seven studio albums under his belt, i...
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August 18, 2025 • 52 mins
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe...
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August 14, 2025 • 61 mins
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-celebr...
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August 11, 2025 • 54 mins
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!
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