May 11

S12 EP37: A Room With No Window

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... it's been a busy weekend over at PH Towers. Find out why inside this episode... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting Hell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Spotify Podcast, new video episodes available everywhere every Tuesday and Frida ... Show More

46m 2s

May 8

S12 EP36: Jessica Hynes

Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the actress, writer and director - Jessica Hynes. We chat parenting - Jessica has three kids, the first of which she had during the first wave of hit shows in her amazing career - including the iconi ... Show More

1h 2m

May 5

S12 EP35: Faithful... or Traitor?

More misadventures in parenting, life, and beyond with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe... You may have seen the news over the weekend that Rob will be in the next series of Celebrity Traitors. Please note: we don't discuss it at all in this episode. But we will happily click-bait ... Show More

45m 12s

Sep 2023

S6 EP1: James and Clair Buckley

Life's a Beach is back!! And joining me on the first episode of the new series to discuss their travel and holiday stories this episode are the brilliant James and Clair Buckley. Please subscribe and review. ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give yo ... Show More

39m 57s

Oct 2023

S6 EP4: Rick Astley

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant singer-songwriter, Rick Astley. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity ... Show More

44m 19s

Apr 2025

Patrick and the Moving Island, Part I

<p>One morning over breakfast Patrick sees something he'd never noticed before - through the mist that clouds Lake Wanaka, an unfamiliar island. He could scarcely imagine the adventure that awaits him there. </p><p>Enjoying Maked Up Stories? Please rate and review us and shar ... Show More

11m 17s

Oct 2023

S6 EP5: Dannii Minogue

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant singer, actress, and presenter - Dannii Minogue. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you nee ... Show More

39m 6s

May 2023

S5 EP10: Nish Kumar

Joining me to discuss their travel and holiday stories this episode is the brilliant comedian and presenter, Nish Kumar. Thanks, Alan. xx Please subscribe and review. ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebr ... Show More

37m 12s

Nov 2024

S8 EP14: Max Balegde

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant creator and presenter - Max Balegde Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx A Keep It Light Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38m 59s

Jul 2025

S9 EP29: Dom Joly

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian, writer and presenter - Dom Joly. Enjoy! Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need ... Show More

43m 26s

May 2023

S5 EP13: Róisín Murphy

Joining me to discuss their travel and holiday stories this episode is the brilliant singer / songwriter - Róisín Murphy. Thanks, Alan. xx Please subscribe and review. ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celeb ... Show More

33m 29s

Apr 2025

S9 EP15: Susie McCabe

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the brilliant comedian - Susie McCabe. You can find details of Susie's tour dates and tickets HERE Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is her ... Show More

40m 50s

Jan 2025

S9 EP3: Grace Campbell

Joining me this episode to discuss their travel and holiday stories is the comedian, writer and presenter - Grace Campbell. Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More ... Show More

38m 15s

S6 EP40: Peter Andre