Best Josh Widdicombe Podcasts (2025)

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S10 EP43: Instagram vs. Reality 54:45

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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... The guys accidentally bump into each other at Wimbledon, and also discuss Rob's upcoming holiday where he'll be staying in the same resort as Romesh! If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shou…

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Ben Schwartz 1:12:30

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Actor-comedian – star of ‘Parks and Rec’, ‘The Afterparty’ and voice of Sonic the Hedgehog – Ben Schwartz has a table booked this week. Plus we have a few guest callers. Ben Schwartz soon stars in ‘DNA’ and ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’. Ben’s improv show ‘Ben Schwartz and Friends’ is currently touring the US. For dates and tickets go to rejectedjok…

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S10 EP42: Mel Giedroyc 1:10:10

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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian and presenter - Mel Giedroyc. You can listen to Mel's podcast 'Where There's a Will There's a Wake' on all the usual podcast platforms. INFO: Mel takes the reins of the gloriously dark comedy podcast where celebrity guests bring their deaths to l…

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Ep 300: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie AJ Odudu) 1:49:35

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We’re 300! What a way to start the new series than with a special milestone episode where, once again, the (dining) tables are turned and Ed and James are the guests in the dream restaurant. Have their tastebuds changed over the last 100 episodes? And, this time, we’re thrilled to welcome back AJ Odudu as the special guest genie. A massive thanks t…

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S10 EP41: Sports Day Ends Badly 55:26

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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... Rob is jet-lagged and a little aggy. Josh discusses a school sports day failure. 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: [email protected]…

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Series 14 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster 1:57

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The Dream Restaurant re-opens for bookings on Wednesday 16th July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Daniel Foxx 1:22:02

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Daniel Foxx is an award-winning comedian, writer and viral sketch sensation. His debut show VILLAIN earned rave reviews at the 2023 Fringe and has recently completed a worldwide tour. Off stage, Daniel co-wrote the hit musical Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, and is now developing a series based on one of his much-loved online…

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S10 EP40: Frank Warren 55:30

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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the legendary boxing manager and promoter - Frank Warren. You can watch the upcoming Heavyweight world title fight between Dubois and Usyk on DAZN pay per view HERE Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and…

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S10 EP39: Hold it... Touch it... Pop it... 43:51

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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... today we go through some of your incredible correspondence including weird phobias, nightmare names, and most years as a parent to an under 18. Shout out to Robert De Niro... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio c…

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Ep 299: Katherine Parkinson (Live in London) 1:03:41

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It’s our final b-b-b-b-bonus live episode from the London Palladium, with special guest Katherine Parkinson – star of ‘Rivals’, ‘The IT Crowd’ and ‘Inside No 9’. Want to experience Off Menu: Live for yourself? There are a few tickets left for our live shows at the Royal Albert Hall next year. Visit royalalberthall.com for tickets. We’ll be back wit…

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S10 EP38: Aisling Bea 1:10:00

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Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant comedian, actress and writer - Aisling Bea. You can find tickets, dates and any other info on Aisling's new show 'Older than Jesus' HERE Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a ratin…

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S10 EP37: Bottom Tickle Trauma 53:50

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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... today we go through some of your incredible correspondence including weird phobias, sex in large indoor public places, insane school runs, and we might accidentally have started some low-key beef with the Swiss! Small business shout-outs: Katie's Classroom HER…

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Marc Jennings 1:14:19

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Marc Jennings is one of the leading voices in Scottish comedy and this summer, he returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with Marc Jennings: Bread and Circuses featuring his observations on current events, politics and modern dating. In this episode, we discuss how “writing is the diet, and gigging is the gym”, chasing clip culture, tackling grief head-on…

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S10 EP36: Josh's Road Rage Incident 56:31

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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... in this episode Josh gets involved in a road rage incident. We're in the middle of a heatwave. And there's some post fathers day discussions.... If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout out…

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson 57:25

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In this week’s episode of Plot Twist, Tom is joined by Emmy-nominated actor and Tony Award winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson. A trailblazer in every sense, Jesse became a household name as Mitchell Pritchett on Modern Family, portraying one of television’s first mainstream same-sex couples with humour, heart, and cultural impact that still resonates toda…

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S06 Ep 2: Tony Hawks 51:12

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Dan & David chat to the comedian and Sunday Times Bestselling author of ‘Round Ireland with a Fridge’ and ‘Playing the Moldovans at Tennis’, Tony Hawks. Recorded live via Zoom on 12th June 2025. Hosted by David Ephgrave & Dan Graham. Tony’s new novel, ‘Persistent Wind’, is available via www.tony-hawks.com, along with his other books. To get in touc…

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S10 EP35: Knowing you, you'll need some buffer... 52:36

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More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... 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: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @parentinghell Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available free ev…

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S10 EP34: Jack Skipper 1:00:28

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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 r…

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Nick Mohammed Returns | Part Two 47:47

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Welcome back to the second part of this Nick Mohammed special! We're discussing how Nick evolved his character in Ted Lasso from the original script, the effect the show has had on his touring audience as Mr Swallow and will Nate return in Season 4 PLUS did magic give him a head start in Taskmaster, performing at the BAFTAs, The Celebrity Traitors …

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Rainn Wilson 55:39

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Best known as the endlessly quotable, beet-farming, Assistant to the Regional Manager Dwight Schrute in The Office, Rainn Wilson became a comedy sitcom icon. But behind the deadpan delivery and karate moves is a thoughtful, deeply curious man on a search for meaning. In this episode of Plot Twist, Rainn opens up to Tom about the unexpected spiritua…

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S10 EP33: The Post Holiday Blues Brothers 52:11

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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@lockdownparen…

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S10 EP32: Tom Basden 1:07:46

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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 mem…

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Nick Mohammed Returns | Part One 48:14

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Nick Mohammed is a double Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, and writer. He's featured on-screen in Ted Lasso, Intelligence and Taskmaster, and on-stage with his creation of Mr Swallow, which is now touring throughout the UK. In the first part of this special, we discuss the exploration of identity through Mr Swallow, Derren Brown and the positioning …

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S10 EP31: Jacinda Ardern 1:08:56

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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 h…

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Ep 298: James Norton (in partnership with Dexcom) 1:24:06

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In a special bonus episode in partnership with Dexcom, we welcome BAFTA-nominated actor, ‘Happy Valley’ star and Dexcom ambassador James Norton to the Dream Restaurant. And, no, he didn’t get type 1 diabetes from falling in the Thames. If you, or someone you know is living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and you like the sound of Dexcom, we highly r…

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Alex Kealy 1:18:16

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Alex Kealy is one of the country's most exciting up-and-coming stand-ups, currently touring throughout the UK with "The Fear". He’s also the host of Gig Pigs with Ivo Graham, and has featured on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show as well as writing for Mock The Week and The News Quiz. In this episode, we discuss the comedian’s fear of the comedian, weaponi…

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S10 EP30: Suzi Ruffell (The Return) 1:03:35

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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 ticket…

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Ep 297: Joanne McNally 1:18:23

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In our last episode of the series, stand-up, podcaster, Taskmaster star and self-proclaimed Pinotphile – Joanne McNally – joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Please listen responsibly. We’ll be back very soon with a new series of Off Menu. Joanne McNally is on tour now with ‘Pinotphile’. For dates and tickets go to joannemcnally.com Follow Joanne on …

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S10 EP29: A Dove in my office!! 44:57

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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.... he…

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Ep 296: Self Esteem (Live in London) 1:07:32

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It’s b-b-b-b-bonus time, with a live episode from our London Palladium run, with very special guest, pop royalty Self Esteem – aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor. (Plus a cameo appearance from Corbarian, Kelly.) Self Esteem’s new album ‘A Complicated Woman’ is out now. Buy and listen to it here. Self Esteem is out tour from September. For dates and tickets vi…

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S10 EP28: George Egg 56:57

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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 everywhe…

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Ep 295: George Egg 1:16:49

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Comedian, chef and the Snack Hacker himself, George Egg, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And James has an announcement. George Egg’s book, ‘The Snack Hacker: Rule-Breaking Recipes for Cooks and Non-Cooks’, is published on 5th June by Blink Publishing. Pre-order it here. Follow George on Instagram @georgeegg And watch The Snack Hacker vi…

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S10 EP27: The Dog's Got Diarrhea 55:29

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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, smal…