Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe

S12 EP37: A Room With No Window

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May 11, 2026
Two comedians trade parenting mishaps, from missed school emails and half-term negotiations to chaotic touring schedules clashing with family life. They recount pet post-op dramas, a mini World Cup ball hunt gone wrong, and the misery of living without a kitchen. Expect absurd small-business pitches and playful listener shout-outs.
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ANECDOTE

Dad Guilt From Missing A School Performance

  • Rob missed a school email and felt intense dad guilt after his daughter performed while he was commuting and busy with work.
  • He describes driving with a tearful daughter and the overwhelm of juggling performances, school open mornings, and tour dates.
INSIGHT

Why A Super League Would Be More Entertaining

  • Josh argues elite sports would be more entertaining if top teams played each other regularly in a Super League.
  • He suggests promotion/relegation into that league to preserve domestic structure while improving match quality.
ANECDOTE

Pet Surgery Turns Into A Stressful Two Week Ordeal

  • Josh had both cats spayed and described the post-op stress of jumpers, scar photos for the vet, and a follow-up check for Fluffball's lung fluid.
  • He calls the next two weeks 'incredibly stressful' while the cats recover and need monitoring.
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