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Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe

by Keep It Light Media / Spotify Studios

Parenting... just not as you know it. Join Rob & Josh 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, video episodes available on Tuesdays and Fridays every week.

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  1. S13 EP25: Josh locks himself out and has to sleep in the car...

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... This week Josh locks himself out of the house and has to sleep in the car. 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:...

  2. ⚽ El Sackio and the Man City Transfer Draft Punishment⚽

    The Premier League is back (thank f*ck!) but the Man City cheating controversy rumbles on. We decide a way to punish them for their indiscretions. Elsehwere we ponder which former Manchester City manager has the hairest bottom? We check in with Spurs fan Bill off the back of a 1-1 draw between...

  3. S13 EP24: I Just Can't See It Happening

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... 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: [email protected] Follow us on instagram:...

  4. S13 EP23: Great British Banter

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... 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: [email protected] Follow us on instagram:...

  5. ⚽ Is Pep Guardiola actually a bad manager? ⚽

    The endless internatioanl break rumbles on... England smash Croatia 7-0 but honestly, does anyone really care? And elsewhere we discuss whether Pep Guardiola is actually a goodd manager in light of the rampant cheating? Enjoy! If you want to get in touch with the show you can; Email us:...

  6. S13 EP22: Nina Conti

    Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant actress, comedian, and ventriloquist - Nina Conti. You can watch Nina's directorial debut 'Sunlight - HERE Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and...

  7. S13 EP21: Sneaky Sasquatch

    This week the lads have been on a trip to Stockholm for a podcasting event and had a lovely time. Elsewhere Rob takes his daughters to the football (hear the full story HERE) and Josh's son is obsessed with Lego. If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio...

  8. ⚽ The Worst Thing To Happen To Football (The Nations League) ⚽

    This week we discuss the utter pointlessness of the Nations League and the international break. Elsewhere the hot topics are football kits and smelly players Man City being found guilty of FFP charges And Manchester United selling the grass at Old Trafford. Enjoy! If you want to get in touch with...

  9. S13 EP20: A Couple of Vanilla Dudes

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... This episode we go through some more of the listener playground / workplace sh*ggers emails and stories. If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.......

  10. S13 EP19: It's Exhausting Having an Opinion

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... 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: [email protected] Follow us on instagram:...

  11. ⚽ El Snapico: Jose Mourinho and the Real Madrid printer ⚽

    This week we discuss the latest Jose Mourinho circus - including him bringing printed pictures of referee decisions to his post match press conference. Big news elsewhere as Andros Townsend somehow gets run over by a pitch steam roller?!? And is it too ealry to be Carrick out? Michael went to the...

  12. S13 EP18: We've sold our dogs

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... This week we discuss the big topics; - It's weird how you can sell a horse but not a dog. - Are baby cucumbers a different breed to regular big cucumbers? - Some classic temporary / permanant If you want to get in touch with the show…

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  13. S13 EP17: Your dog is skinny, but you is fat...

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... 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: [email protected] Follow us on instagram:...

  14. ⚽ Tony Mowbray’s Favourite Chocolate ⚽

    Welcome to Footballing Hell... Rob and Josh discuss the weekend football (or the bits that interest them) in the only way they know how. Chaotically, with not enough sleep, prep or insight... This week the question everyone has been asking - what is Tony Mowbray's favourite chocolate bar? The...

  15. S13 EP16: I Love Doing The Big Shop

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... Today we ask the big questions... Are curtains under rated? (YES) Would Josh like to run a small cafe? (NO) And could the guys do nothing with a week off? (MAYBE) If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids...

  16. S13 EP15: I've completed parenting (and a voicenote from Lou)

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... Rob gets into a dilemma trying to buy some cheese. There's a voicenote from Lou regarding the hair extensions / making a sandwich in the car on the way back from Germany. And sadly, Flufball has crossed the rainbow bridge... xx...

  17. ⚽ I don't like teams in blue⚽

    Welcome to episode four of Footballing Hell... where every Monday Rob and Josh discuss the weekends football (or the bits that interest them) in the only way they know how. Chaotically, with not enough sleep, prep or insight... This week we (sort of) discuss the stories from the weekend of…

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  18. S13 EP14: Do I Love You?

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... In this episode we get through some of your brilliant emails as Josh has had a really bad week and some sad news :( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes...

  19. Dr. Martha Deiros Collado - Online Safety Expert (Teenagers)

    In the 2nd of a series of special interviews with leading experts (and lets face it, people far more qualified than us!) to discuss important and relevant topics that impact and inform modern parenting - we had the pleasure to sit down again with the brillaint ⁠Dr. Martha Deiros Collado⁠ to…

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  20. S13 EP13: I LOVE / HATE the summer holidays

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... The end of the summer holiday is approaching and it's safe to say it's taken a different toll on Rob and Josh as they approach the final hurdle.... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify...

  21. ⚽ I've got so many football opinions...⚽

    Welcome to episode three of Footballing Hell... where every Monday Rob and Josh discuss the weekends football (or the bits that interest them) in the only way they know how. Chaotically, with not enough sleep, prep or insight... This week we (sort of) discuss the stories from the weekend of...

  22. S13 EP12: Andy Parsons

    Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Andy Parsons. See Andy on live on tour with his enw stand-up show Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ Off To Mars Tickets: www.pleasance.co.uk/event/andy-parsons-please-mar Parenting Hell is available…

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  23. Dr. Martha Deiros Collado - Online Safety Expert (Pre Teens)

    In the first of a series of special interviews with leading experts (and lets face it, people far more qualified than us!) to discuss important and relevant topics that impact and inform modern parenting - we had the pleasure to sit down with the brillaint Dr. Martha Deiros Collado to discuss...

  24. S13 EP11: Other podcast beef

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... this week we catch up with some of your emails and messages from the PH inbox. **WARNING: Please do not attempt the cinnamon challeneg at home** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify…

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  25. ⚽ A story for another time...⚽

    Welcome to episode two of Footballing Hell... where every Monday Rob and Josh discuss the weekends football (or the bits that interest them) in the only way they know how. Chaotically, with not enough sleep, prep or insight... This week we (sort of) discuss (some of) the opening fixtures of the…

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  26. S13 EP10: I wouldn't change a thing

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If...

  27. S13 EP9: In Loving Memory of Beryl the Cat - R.I.P. xxx

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... There's sad news on the podcast today as Beryl the cat passed away this week. xXx Elsewhere theres the eclipse, the heatwave, and the lauch of the new Footballing Hell podcast out every Monday. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting...

  28. ⚽ A Whole New Ball Game ⚽

    Sutton and Shearer. Heskey and Owen. Yeboah and Masinga. The history of football is dominated by great duos who elevated and transformed the game... With that in mind, welcome to Footballing Hell... where the duo you know and love undo all that heritage with their footballing knowledge, as every...

  29. S13 EP8: The greatest trick the devil ever pulled...

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... Lego obsessions, new family car chats, photography hobbies, and a nits outbreak are all on the agenda this weel... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available...

  30. S13 EP7: The one where Rob gets a speeding ticket in Germany

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... Rob has driven all the way back from Germany with the family after a trip to Europa Park. Josh tries to record the podcast while kids in the house play with whistles and bells. **Please excuse the section in the middle with poor video...

  31. S13 EP6: You can't be enjoying life

    More adventures in parenting (and life) from Rob and Josh... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you…

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  32. S13 EP5: You seem really unhinged

    In this episode Josh gets into a minor car accident when a lorry smashes off his wing mirror, the cat needs a trip to the vet, and Rob gets spooked by a screensaver on his computer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available...

  33. S13 EP4: Rob Beckett: The Toast Thief

    In this episode Rob gets accused of stealing a childs toast at a breakfast buffet on holiday.... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you…

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  34. S13 EP3: Camera on a yoghurt

    More adventures in life and parenting with Rob and Josh. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx If you want to get…

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  35. S13 EP2: Big Pants Update and a seagull attacks Josh

    More adventures in life and parenting... Rob and Josh both get spooked by diffeent things at the window. Josh's full body scan reveals his pant choices, and Rob nearly wrecks the podcast room he records in... so it's business as usual at Parenting Hell Towers!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting...

  36. S13 EP1: Hotdogs for Breakfast

    We are back!! After a short break for the summer holiday we're ready for more adventures in life and parenting. Josh gets into a dispute on the plane, and Rob almost gets stranded on holiday trying to watch the football... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast…

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  37. It's all ego

    More adventures in parenting and beyond with Rob and Josh... This ep it's a bit of inbox correspondence from the listeners and some of the best bits from our guests this series while we take a short break. We'll see you on Tuesday 21st July for the new series! 1. Hal Cruttenden 2. Laura Smyth 3....

  38. When all else fails...

    More adventures in parenting and beyond with Rob and Josh... This ep it's a bit of inbox correspondence from the listeners and some of the best bits from our guests this series while we take a short break. Back very soon with series 13!!! 1. Ray Bradshaw 2. Jessica Hynes 3. Jaime Laing 4.…

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  39. It started with a mix

    More adventures in parenting and beyond with Rob and Josh... This ep it's a bit of inbox correspondence from the listeners and some of the best bits from our guests this series while we take a short break. Back very soon with series 13!!! 1. Harry Hill 2. Lauren Laverne 3. Tom Davis 4. Chantel…

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  40. I like a thin cheese

    More adventures in parenting and beyond with Rob and Josh... This ep it's a bit of inbox correspondence from the listeners and some of the best bits from our guests this series while we take a short break. Back very soon with series 13!!! 1. John Bishop 2. Kamille 3. Harry Hill 4. Emma Doran…

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  41. S12 EP52: I am spent

    More adventures in life and parenting. Josh turns into a street party based social animal, and Rob gets stuck waiting for a broken lift... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and...

  42. S12 EP51: The Ransom Is My Ego

    Josh lives a holiday booking nightmare in real time, Rob stealth buys a swimming pool and gets into some Park Run beef. Enjoy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating...

  43. S12 EP50: My daughter broke her arm

    In this episode we're in the midst of the summer heatwave... Josh's daughter has broken her arm! And elsewhere Rob and Josh record a pilot for a new TV show and Beryl the cat goes missing. It's been one hell of a week.... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new…

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  44. S12 EP49: I love the buffet

    More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with comedians Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street...

  45. S12 EP48: Stop me if you've heard this one before

    More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... there's a playground shaggers voicenote, some more of our new feature - Imagine This, and plenty more from the listener inbox. Keep them coming in! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify...

  46. S12 EP47: The Juggle Is Real

    More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh is feeling a bit under the weather. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and...

  47. S12 EP46: Laura Smyth (The Return)

    Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and writer - Laura Smyth Following a meteoric rise through the comedy ranks, Laura Smyth – the brutally honest, blisteringly funny, working-class voice from East London – is back with a…

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  48. S12 EP45: Chat 'N That

    More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh checks into the bleakest hotel sounding hotel room in existence. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and...

  49. S12 EP44: Jack Savoretti

    Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant singer, songwriter and musician - Jack Savoretti. Parenting Hell is available to watch on Spotify every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xxx…

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  50. S12 EP43: Multi-generational Bad Parenting

    More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... heatwaves, half-term, and diggerland plans. Enjoy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Parenting... just not as you know it.

Join Rob & Josh 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, video episodes available on Tuesdays and Fridays every week.

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Keep It Light Media / Spotify Studios

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Parenting... just not as you know it. Join Rob & Josh 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, video episodes available on Tuesdays and Fridays every week.

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