Data refreshed Sep 22, 2026 · 11:00 AM UTC
Parenting & Family 🏳 —

Parentinghell

Full Creator Stats Live · Updated 2026-09-22

Parenting Hell is the official Instagram presence for the comedy podcast of the same name, co-hosted by British stand-up comedians Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe.

NicheParenting & Family TierMid Engagement1.5%
Get full data access → @parentinghell on Instagram

Total Followers +1.8%

253K

Across Instagram

Primary Platform

Instagram

253K followers · 100% of audience

Engagement

1.5%

vs. 1.5% category median

Sponsorship Tier

Mid

Est. $3.8K–$8.9K / IG post

Parentinghell on Instagram
Parentinghell on Instagram
Parentinghell on Instagram
Parentinghell on Instagram
View on Instagram 11K likes →
View on Instagram 11K likes →
View on Instagram 7K likes →
View on Instagram 5K likes →
Recent news · 3 items

Performance Across Platforms

Updated 2026-09-22
PlatformFollowers30d GrowthEngagementPosts / wkLast upload
Instagram 253,102 +5K 1.5% 9.8 1 day ago

Growth Trend

Last 365 days
WindowInstagramCombined
Last 7 days +911 +0.4% +0 +0.0% +0 +0.0% +911
Last 30 days +5K +1.8% +0 +0.0% +0 +0.0% +5K
Last 90 days +10K +3.9% +0 +0.0% +0 +0.0% +10K
Last 365 days +10K +3.9% +0 +0.0% +0 +0.0% +10K

Audience Demographics

Premium
Premium insight

See who's actually watching

Age, gender, country and language splits — for every creator in our index.

Start free trial

14-day free trial

233K238K244K250K255K Oct 15Jan 8Apr 3Jun 28Now
Click a platform to toggle · hover the dots for exact values

Daily follower snapshots from CreatorDB's longitudinal index.

Background

About Parentinghell

Parenting Hell is the official Instagram presence for the comedy podcast of the same name, co-hosted by British stand-up comedians Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe. Launched in the early 2020s, the podcast quickly became one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts in the United Kingdom, built around Beckett and Widdicombe's candid, self-deprecating conversations about the chaos of raising young children. The format is deliberately unpolished — two working comedians venting, commiserating, and finding laughs in the shared frustrations of modern parenthood. New episodes drop twice weekly on Spotify, and the Instagram account functions primarily as an extension of that audio brand, surfacing clips, promotional content, and audience engagement.

Brand fit

Why brands partner

Parentinghell reaches its audience primarily through YouTube, and is best activated via Instagram Reels and Stories. As a family creator they map naturally to brands targeting that space. With no brand deals logged yet, they read as an available, category-aligned partner for advertisers building early presence in the space. Engagement on YouTube runs around 0.9%, which points to an audience better suited to category-relevant, mid-funnel campaigns than to pure-reach buys. Their YouTube-first format lends itself to integrations that sit inside the creator's usual content rather than running as standalone ads. Because the audience follows family content rather than arriving through untargeted reach, sponsorships that match the channel's subject matter tend to convert more efficiently than broad placements. A consistent, on-topic posting focus gives sponsors a predictable, brand-safe environment, lowering placement risk compared with broad, general-interest channels. Campaigns here are best measured on qualified engagement and consideration within the niche rather than on raw impression volume. For brands in family and related categories, Parentinghell offers a defined, creative-fit audience rather than broad, low-intent impressions.

Estimated Rate Card

Benchmark estimates for a creator at Parentinghell's tier (Mid, 253K combined followers, —). Pulled from CreatorDB's category benchmarks.

Premium insight

See what they actually charge

Benchmark rates per post, Reel, video and integration — across every platform.

Start free trial

14-day free trial

Top Recent Content click to view

Last 60 days · tap a row to play

Want to Work With Creators Like Parentinghell?

The CreatorDB Agency runs end-to-end influencer campaigns globally — shortlisting, outreach, contracting, and performance reporting. Talk to our team about building a campaign around creators in this niche.

Book a call Talk to the Agency 30 minutes with the team → Skip the call Submit a Request Send the brief, we reply by email → Email us Email the Team hello@creatordb.app →

Frequently Asked Questions

Who hosts the Parenting Hell podcast?

Parenting Hell is hosted by British comedians Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe. The two friends share honest, funny stories about life as dads, drawing on their own parenting experiences each episode.

Do Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe have a football podcast too?

Yes — alongside Parenting Hell, Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe also produce Footballing Hell, a football-focused companion show. It covers Premier League football and Fantasy Premier League, and has built its own dedicated following separate from the parenting content.

Which football club does Rob Beckett support?

Chelsea is Rob Beckett's club, and it comes up regularly in his football content and on Footballing Hell. His passion for the Premier League is a running thread across both podcasts he makes with Josh Widdicombe.

How many children does Rob Beckett have?

Rob Beckett has four daughters, and their day-to-day chaos provides much of the raw material that makes Parenting Hell so relatable. Listeners with young kids quickly recognise the scenarios he describes from their own lives.

Is Josh Widdicombe from The Last Leg?

Yes, Josh Widdicombe is well known as a regular on The Last Leg, Channel 4's comedy news show. He is also a successful stand-up and previously fronted his own BBC Three sitcom, making him one half of a well-matched comedy duo on Parenting Hell.

What is the Parenting Hell podcast actually about?

Parenting Hell is a comedy podcast where Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe share unfiltered, laugh-out-loud stories about the realities of raising children — sleep deprivation, school runs, and all the moments parenting books skip over. The tagline says it best: "parenting… just not as you know it."

How often does Parenting Hell release new episodes?

Parenting Hell publishes new episodes every Tuesday and Friday, giving listeners two fresh instalments per week. That consistent twice-weekly schedule has been central to building the show's loyal audience.

Is Parenting Hell on Spotify, YouTube, or both?

Parenting Hell is available on Spotify as its primary audio destination, and the show also puts out video content on YouTube. Short clips and episode highlights are shared on Instagram at @parentinghell, which is where most of the social engagement happens.

What is Rob Beckett known for outside the Parenting Hell podcast?

Rob Beckett is a well-established British stand-up comedian and TV personality, recognised from panel shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. He also co-hosted Rob & Romesh Vs alongside Romesh Ranganathan on Sky One.

Who is the typical Parenting Hell listener?

The Parenting Hell audience skews strongly female — roughly seven in ten listeners are women — and the biggest group falls in the mid-twenties to mid-thirties age range. Although the show is rooted in British comedy, it has attracted a large American listenership, reflecting how universally relatable the chaos of parenthood turns out to be.

How this page is built

Stats (followers, engagement, audience demographics, growth) are pulled live from the CreatorDB API covering YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Bio and FAQ content is AI-assisted; news items are sourced from cited public press at generation time. Read the full methodology →

Data refreshed Sep 22, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC · Slug: parentinghell

Are you Parentinghell?

If you'd like to update, correct, or remove this profile, get in touch and we'll handle it within 5 business days. We don't publish private data — every stat shown comes from your public platform profiles.

Email hello@creatordb.app →