Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe
Keep It Light Media / Spotify Studios
SummaryParenting Hell is the ultimate audio companion for anyone currently in the trenches of raising children. Hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, the show is a brilliant, unfiltered look at the reality of modern fatherhood. Each week, the duo navigates the chaotic, often hilarious, and frequently exhausting milestones of family life—from managing school run logistics and navigating the absurdity of children’s hobbies to the frantic, low-stakes crises that define life as a parent. Whether they are commiserating over the perils of doom scrolling, debating the merits of playground etiquette, or dissecting the unique stress of holiday travel with toddlers, Rob and Josh offer a perfect mix of self-deprecating humor and genuine vulnerability. The podcast seamlessly blends spontaneous, rambling banter about their own lives with insightful conversations featuring a wide variety of guests. These interviews move beyond the professional veneer, touching on the emotional challenges of raising kids, the complexities of maintaining a relationship, and the struggle to retain a sense of self amidst the "parenting juggle." With recurring segments that spark listener participation and an honest approach to the highs and lows of the domestic grind, the show is essentially a support group disguised as a comedy hour. It is a candid, deeply relatable, and consistently funny exploration of the messy, unpredictable, and rewarding nature of bringing up young children, proving that while parenthood may be hell, you might as well laugh while you are in it.
Updated Jul 7, 2026
Episodes
I like a thin cheese
The hosts debate the merits of cheese strings, toddler snacking habits, and the etiquette of eating thin cheese.
S12 EP52: I am spent
Rob and Josh swap stories about the chaos of school holiday schedules, sleep deprivation, and managing busy weekends.
S12 EP51: The Ransom Is My Ego
Between building an accidental swimming pool and parenting mishaps, the duo debates if they are hostages to their ego.
S12 EP50: My daughter broke her arm
From a broken arm to pet emergencies, hear why parenting hell keeps the hosts on their toes this week.
S12 EP49: I love the buffet
Balancing vacation logistics, secret celebrity sightings at the airport, and the high-stakes reality of buffet dining.
S12 EP48: Stop me if you've heard this one before
We break down playground hookups, imagine bizarre scenarios, and dissect awkward school WhatsApp group exchanges.
S12 EP47: The Juggle Is Real
Mastering the school run, surviving tech-induced parenting meltdowns, and the eternal struggle for more sleep.
S12 EP46: Laura Smyth (The Return)
Laura Smyth returns to chat about navigating parenthood, family dynamics, and the realities of being a working parent.
S12 EP45: Chat 'N That
Exhausted travel stories, accidental beef with Rory Stewart and the search for the perfect fiftieth birthday gift.
S12 EP44: Jack Savoretti
Jack Savoretti joins the show to discuss the highs and lows of balancing a music career with family life.
S12 EP43: Multi-generational Bad Parenting
Navigating the chaotic realities of kids, school holidays, and modern family life while attempting personal downtime.
S12 EP42: Tinie Tempah
Tinie Tempah joins the podcast to discuss navigating fatherhood, his music career break, and evolving with his fans.
S12 EP41: Imagine This
Explore the hilarious chaos of playground romances, workplace scandals, and secret suburban affairs gone wrong.
S12 EP40: Josh is the new co-host of Strictly Come Dancing!!
Josh celebrates joining the new Strictly Come Dancing presenting team and recounts the wild behind-the-scenes chaos.
S12 EP39: We're sticking strictly to business
Disastrous role-play mishaps, shocking office affairs, and the bizarre danger of rural traditions take center stage.
S12 EP38: Eddie Marsan
Actor Eddie Marsan joins the show to discuss balancing a high-profile film career with the logistics of family life.
S12 EP37: A Room With No Window
From dealing with school meltdowns and pet neutering to a disastrous hotel room with no windows, life is chaotic.
S12 EP36: Jessica Hynes
Jessica Hynes discusses the realities of raising kids, managing teenage boundaries, and the joy of imaginative play.
S12 EP35: Faithful... or Traitor?
Balancing exhausting tour schedules and solo parenting chaos while debating the merits of living a buffer-free life.
S12 EP34: Josh gets bullied by Romesh
Josh and Rob swap hilarious stories about chaotic house parties, physics, and life as they navigate their podcast fame.
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