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The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast

Two Australian parents, Sam and Bec, share laughs and relatable frustrations through personal stories, listener confessions, and bizarre parenting news.

The brief

This is a weekly dose of commiseration and comic relief for parents deep in the trenches. The hosts, a married Australian couple, structure their chats around recurring segments like 'Yays and Nays,' 'The Parenting Confessional,' and 'Parent News.' The chemistry is that of a long-married couple who openly share their wins, fails, and frustrations, from toddler antics to the mental load of running a household.

The show's strength is its blend of the hosts' personal chemistry with structured, community-driven segments. Unlike advice-focused podcasts, its 'unhelpful' premise gives it a unique, self-deprecating angle that focuses purely on entertainment and relatability, with a distinct Australian flavor.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

"The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast" is hosted by Sam and Bec Rogers, a married couple with three children living on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. The show is a humorous, chat-based format where they discuss their own parenting experiences, read listener-submitted "confessionals," and cover strange parenting-related news stories. They explicitly state they are not experts, but rather aim to create a relatable space for parents to laugh through the chaos of raising children.

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Credentials & credits

  • Former dental nurse (Bec)
  • Digital marketing agency owners

Other ventures

  • Digital marketing agency.
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Niches
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Lamborghini prams and LEGO runs - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep.79

    A representative example of the 'Parent News' segment, where the hosts humorously react to bizarre, parenting-related products and events.

  2. 02
    Cravings, Dealers and Batman! - The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast Ep78

    This episode showcases the show's core segments, including the 'Yays and Nays' catch-up, a discussion of wild pregnancy cravings, and the 'Parenting Confessional'.

  3. 03
    Confessions, hilarious parent stories and funny kids - the best bits of 2025 so far!

    This 'best of' compilation is a great introduction to the show's listener-submitted story format, highlighting the funniest and most relatable content.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How the host interviews

This is a co-hosted chat cast; it is not an interview show and does not feature guests. Hosts Sam and Bec Rogers use a conversational, back-and-forth style, often teasing each other. Episodes are built around recurring segments, including 'Yays and Nays' (personal updates), 'The Parenting Confessional' (reading listener stories), and 'Parent News' (discussing odd news items).

Signature segments

  • · Yays and Nays
  • · Parent News
  • · The Parenting Confessional

Topics covered repeatedly

Parenting HumorParenting FailsToddler BehaviorListener ConfessionsFunny Kids StoriesParenting NewsFamily LifeMental LoadMarriagePregnancy Cravings
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

The show is a two-host format and does not feature guests.

§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
2.1K
2,140
Avg views / video
5.2K
Trailing window
Total views
3.4M
3,445,100
Videos published
625
Sponsor readEstimated

Based on show content and mentioned brands, estimated sponsor categories include family-oriented consumer goods, health products (like supplements from Chemist Warehouse), and lifestyle items for parents (like Loop Earplugs).

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who are the hosts of The Unhelpful Parenting Podcast?
The hosts are Sam and Bec Rogers, a married couple from the Sunshine Coast, Australia.
What is the podcast's format?
It's a humorous, co-hosted chat show. Sam and Bec discuss their own lives, read listener stories in a 'confessional' segment, and cover strange 'Parent News'.
Does the podcast have guests?
No, it is a two-host show and does not feature interviews or guests.
Is the podcast still active?
The most recent episodes are from late 2025, and the channel metadata is marked as 'stale', suggesting the podcast is on hiatus or has concluded.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcasting platforms.
How can I submit a story?
Listeners can submit stories and 'confessionals' through a form on the podcast's official website.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
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§9c · Methodology

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