Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S12 EP16: Tom Davis (The Return)
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Feb 27, 2026 Tom Davis, comedian and actor known for stand-up and TV, returns to chat family life and his new tour SPUDGUN. He talks about surrogacy and fatherhood, sobriety and health changes, and how parenting reshapes his material and touring life. Expect funny touring anecdotes, emotional parenting moments, and behind-the-scenes showbiz stories.
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Daughter Shapes Tour Material
- Tom Davis connects tour material to everyday parenting, using his daughter's antics as recurring comedic fuel.
- He says much of Spudgun explores perception and daily moments with his four-year-old that became stage bits.
Parenting Intentions Often Meet Practical Compromise
- Parenting forces changed boundaries: Tom admits early intentions about co-sleeping lasted only months due to reality.
- He traces how touring life and night visits pulled his family into shared bed routines temporarily.
Prioritise Fitness To Be Present For Kids
- Do prioritise health and daily movement after parenthood to stay present and energetic for your kids.
- Tom stopped drinking, improved his diet, and added steps to lose about 26 kilos and regain stamina for parenting.