Josh Widdicombe recently found himself in an awkward situation during an appearance on Radio X. The comedian was a guest on The Chris Moyles Breakfast Show, where he discussed his popular podcast, Parenting Hell, alongside his colleague Rob Beckett and radio veteran Dominic Byrne.
Podcast Spotlight: Parenting Hell
Parenting Hell has gained significant popularity, drawing attention for its candid discussions about the ups and downs of parenthood. During the show, Moyles highlighted a specific anecdote from a recent episode that involved Beckett’s Christmas holiday.
Beckett’s Surprise Encounter
- Rob Beckett celebrated his 40th birthday during his vacation.
- He saw a celebrity on his outbound flight.
- Upon returning, he unexpectedly bumped into Chris Moyles at the airport.
During the broadcast, Moyles revealed that Widdicombe was unaware that Beckett would mention him on their podcast episode. This revelation caught Widdicombe off guard, especially since he was scheduled to appear on Moyles’ show later that week.
Radio Exchange and Reactions
Moyles played a clip from Parenting Hell, inferring Widdicombe’s nonchalant reaction to Beckett’s celebrity sighting. In the excerpt, Widdicombe quickly redirected the conversation to promote his own podcast instead of engaging with Beckett’s story.
Moyles jested about Widdicombe’s swift change of topic, exclaiming, “Wow. Josh, really?” He emphasized how promptly Widdicombe moved past the anecdote, much to the entertainment of the show’s audience.
Widdicombe’s Defense
In response, Widdicombe defended his abrupt topic shift, attributing it to the podcast editing process. “I’ve been done in the edit,” he stated, suggesting that several minutes of his expressed enthusiasm about the story had been cut. He humorously remarked, “The bods upstairs, they’ve absolutely done me.”
Byrne, part of the conversation, admitted he had never heard the clip from Parenting Hell before this encounter, further fueling Moyles’ good-natured teasing of Widdicombe.
Catch the Show
You can listen to The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X every weekday morning from 6:30 AM to 10 AM. The show is also available on Global Player, providing fans easy access to these entertaining discussions and podcast highlights.
