Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S12 EP25: Who don't you like?
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Mar 30, 2026 Two comedians trade stories about parenting chaos, from kids’ concerts and fevers to childcare logistics and holiday plans. They reminisce about theme-park rollercoasters and awkward middle-age purchases. There is playful banter about work rhythms, touring, online chatter about their relationship, and quirky comedy ideas sprinkled throughout.
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Listener Story About Moving Between Australia And Wales
- Rob reads a listener email from Sarah about her kids saying their names after moving from Australia to North Wales.
- The email details family origins (Ellis from Australia, Morgan born in Wales) and plans to wait until Morgan is four for a 24-hour flight to visit relatives in Australia.
Josh's Long Run On Celebs Go Dating
- Josh recounts recording 325 episodes of Celebs Go Dating as the original voiceover across ~812 hours in a VO booth.
- He emphasizes the repetitive crude lines and lack of prep: two-and-a-half hours per episode, often alone in the booth.
Morning Rush With A Closed Bridge And A Sandwich
- Josh describes a frantic morning catching a train: bridge closed, had to reroute through a tunnel, grabbed a sandwich and still made the train.
- He uses the story to explain being frazzled and time-pressured before the podcast.