Parenting Hell
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.
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S10 EP34: Jack Skipper
Friday, 20 June 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - Jack Skipper. You can find tickets, dates and any other info on Jack's fantastic new stand-up comedy tour 'Skint' HERE 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...
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S10 EP33: The Post Holiday Blues Brothers
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
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 MAILING LIST: parentingh...
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S10 EP32: Tom Basden
Friday, 13 June 2025
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...
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S10 EP31: Jacinda Ardern
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
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 taki...
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S10 EP30: Suzi Ruffell (The Return)
Friday, 6 June 2025
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, ...
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S10 EP29: A Dove in my office!!
Tuesday, 3 June 2025
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 ...
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S10 EP28: George Egg
Friday, 30 May 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian - George Egg. You can order George's brilliant new book 'Snack Hacker' HERE And you can find all the info and tickets for any live stand-up tour dates, as well as his podcast 'Stuffed!' HERE 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 m...
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S10 EP27: The Dog's Got Diarrhea
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode Rob discusses his Lilo & Stitch hosting experience, scary helicopter rides and a dog diarrhea disaster... and we got through some of your emails and 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...
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S10 EP26: Ivo Graham (The Return)
Friday, 23 May 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian, writer and friend - Ivo Graham. Ivo's fantastic new book 'Yardsticks for Failure' is available to buy now HERE And you can find the info and tickets for any live stand-up tour dates, as well as his fantastic theatre show 'Carousel' HERE 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 a...
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S10 EP25: The Work / Life Balance Debate
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode the lads discuss the eternal battle of the work / life balance and how impossible it is to get right for any parent no matter their circumstances. Please follow 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, availabl...
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S10 EP24: Charlie Brooker
Friday, 16 May 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant writer, producer and director - Charlie Brooker. The new series of Black Mirror is available 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 ...
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S10 EP23: Lou and Rose clap back
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode Lou and Rose get in touch to object to a couple of things Rob and Josh have said on the podcast. Elsewhere Josh's son has his birthday, and Josh hosts the school quiz... Small business shout-out: - www.cornwallgeologist.co.uk - Family Inclusive Fitness (F.I.T.) Please follow 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'...
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S10 EP22: Other Parent W*nkers
Friday, 9 May 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode we're going through the inbox and your brilliant listener correspondence. Including our new favourite feature - 'Other Parent W*nkers' Please follow 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free every...
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S10 EP21: Opinion Juice
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Please follow 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. MAILING LIST: parentinghellpodcast.mailchimpsites.com Join the mailing list to be first to hear about live show da...
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S10 EP20: Pete Doherty
Friday, 2 May 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the singer-songwriter and frontman of The Libertines - Pete Doherty. Pete's new solo album 'Felt Better Alive' is available to buy on May 16th 2025. 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 Fol...
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S10 EP19: Dirty Monkey Cuck
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob gets in trouble for being late for school pickup, R+J ponder how radio and wi-fi actually work, Rob talks about his visit to 10 Downing Street, and Josh was witness to a high-speed car chase!! Please follow 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting ...
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S10 EP18: Leanne Quigley
Friday, 25 April 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is Leanne Quigley. Leanne was the winner of the latest series of The Traitors UK 2025 and ambassador for Cancer Research UK. **TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains discussions of IVF, C-sections and premature childbirth. Leanne is swapping the round table for the turn table as she takes on her next big challenge of running this year’s Race for Life to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK, a disease close to her heart. This campaign is deeply personal; in July 2024, just before she filmed The Traitors,...
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S10 EP17: Easter Lost Keys Chaos
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
This week it's an Easter weekend catch-up and both Stiff Neck and Loose Neck get themselve into a spot of car key bother! **TRIGGER WARNING** This episode features discussion of the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus. Small business shout-out: Sticky Lips BBQ - HERE Little Nomads Japan - HERE Please follow 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is ...
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S10 EP16: Joel Dommett (The Return)
Friday, 18 April 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) for his second appearance on the show is our good friend, the comedian, actor and presenter - Joel Dommett. You can find info and tickets for Joel's new tour 'Happy Idiot' HERE 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....
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S10 EP15: Josh the Birthday Boy
Tuesday, 15 April 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode Josh discusses his birthday, Rob reads a letter left for him at a tour show, and there's some duvet discussions... Please follow 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday....
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S10 EP14: Stacey Solomon & Joe Swash (The Return)
Friday, 11 April 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) are the brilliant presenter, singer, and author - Stacey Solomon. And her husband - the actor and presenter Joe Swash. The duo can be seen together on BBC and iPlayer on their heart-warming and funny new reality show 'Stacey & Joe' which shares their family and work life and at their beautiful home - Pickle Cottage. 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 ...
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S10 EP13: Drunk on melodies
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... It's been a busy week. Rob becomes a twitcher, nearly gets in a fight, and meets Ed Sheeran. Josh prepares for his birthday (which is today!) Please follow 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday ...
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S10 EP12: Gemma Atkinson
Friday, 4 April 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the presenter and actress - Gemma Atkinson. Gemma's new children's book 'Let's Get Ready' is available now. Let’s Get Ready is a fun, yet practical take on getting ready in the morning. The book includes nifty hints and tips for children to use the toilet, wash their hands, brush their teeth, and get dressed! With tricks and songs (including the magical coat trick, the toothbrushing song, shoe stickers and the get-dressed-jiggle) Let’s Get Ready will help children (and their grownups) remember what to do. Th...
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S10 EP11: Mothers Day Mania
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Please follow 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. MAILING LIST: parentinghellpodcast.mailchimpsites.com Join the mailing list to be first to hear about live show dates and ticket...
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S10 EP10: Gyles Brandreth
Friday, 28 March 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the broadcaster and writer and national treasure - Gyles Brandreth. You can listen to his brilliant podcast 'Rosebud' HERE 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 Joi...
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S10 EP9: I feel like a bad parent...
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Small Business shout out: 'Natter Matters' by Rosie Johnson Illustrates can be found HERE Please follow 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 INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. MAILING LIST: parentinghellpodcast.m...
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S10 EP8: Adebayo Akinfenwa
Friday, 21 March 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the ex-footballer and cult FIFA legend - Adebayo Akinfenwa. 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 Join the mailing list to be first to hear about live show dates an...
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S10 EP7: I had a fight with Rob Beckett...
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... In this episode we discuss Josh's recent trip to see Sabrina Carpenter with his daughter. Rob hears from a guy he apparently had a fight with in school. And we call out for your submission for the new feature 'Other Parent W*nkers' Please follow 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 INSTAGRAM: @p...
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S10 EP6: Stacey Dooley
Friday, 14 March 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the journalist and presenter - Stacey Dooley. Stacey's new book 'Dear Minnie: Conversations with Remarkable Mothers' is available 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: @paren...
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S10 EP5: Siân Welby
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant presenter and radio host - Siân Welby. 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 Join the mailing list to be first to hear about live show dates and ticket...
