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Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball

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64: Bad Bunny, Bird Watching and the Great Muppet Debate

Jo & Zo have so much love for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, and simply CANNOT stop watching the Winter Olympics. Plus, we drop in on Sean Bean in his garden to hear all about his new podcast Get Birding, and Jo shocks us all with her muppets revelation. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477...

Feb 11, 202646 minEp. 64

63: DIG IN: Surfing with Mark Owen and Snowboarding with Howard Donald

This week, Faye’s after fashion advice for a Fat Boy Slim gig, Becky shares her sensational celeb spot and Stu’s got another cringey sex scene story for us. Plus, we’re loving all your hilarious wardrobe malfunctions! Keep ‘em coming! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send ...

Feb 09, 202620 minEp. 63

62: THAT Chappell Roan Dress, a Winter Olympics Whirlwind and Partying with Baz Luhrmann

Jo and Zoe discuss all the Grammys goss and consider whether to recreate Chappell Roan’s sensational look with a pair of dungarees… Plus, snowboarder extraordinaire Aimee Fuller gives us the lowdown on the Winter Olympics and there’s a surprising suggestion for Sow & Tell! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voice...

Feb 04, 202650 minEp. 62

61: DIG IN: Mangetout Cats and the World’s Best Sister

It’s February. Praise be. Jo and Zo kick off with the brutal truth about running (sometimes you feel like a gazelle, sometimes you feel like a fridge). Lauren asks how honest to be with kids when you’re struggling, Claire’s facing redundancy at 54 and the merch ideas are getting delightfully out of hand. Watch or listen now. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Em...

Feb 02, 202626 minEp. 61

60: Harry Styles, See-Through Leggings and the Most Awkward Discovery Ever

January drags on, but Dig It brings the JOY! Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball chat Harry Styles’ brilliance, unforgettable BRIT Awards moments and garden centres as emotional lifelines. WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/SLNSuh1aihQ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note ...

Jan 28, 202638 minEp. 60

59: DIG IN: The Most Unhinged Revenge Story We’ve Ever Heard

Friendship gets tested, wardrobes hide secrets, and someone makes a decision involving a Nokia that can never be undone. Jo and Zoe cover the stuff no one warns you about - from what really happens after a friend has a baby, to the most deranged act of revenge we’ve ever heard. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voic...

Jan 26, 202625 minEp. 59

58: Brooklyn Beckham’s Statement: Why It Feels So Heartbreaking

Jo and Zoe discuss the Beckham drama (honestly, heartbreaking). There’s 2016 nostalgia, a running mishap featuring “first aiders”, and celeb sightings in very mundane places. Plus Sow & Tell: hellebores, greenhouses, pottery and parsnips. Watch or listen now. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 0...

Jan 21, 202653 minEp. 58

57: The Garden Story That Floored Us

There’s advice for juggling work, study and physio, a moving message about love, ageing parents and a final day spent in the garden. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠ https://wa.me/447477038795 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS This...

Jan 19, 202627 minEp. 57

56: Dishwasher Wars: Architect vs. Raccoon

A full house, a full sink, and a fully deranged squirrel shaking the bird feeder. This week, Zoe and Jo dive into life as full nesters. Plus, birthdays, birds, Golden Globes glam, and a surprising shout-out to Rose Byrne’s reptilian childcare strategy. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or...

Jan 14, 202639 minEp. 56

55: DIG IN: Going Sober, Family Wars, and Poo in Your Handbag

Another wild ride in this week’s Dig In. How do you give up drinking in what many would call the toughest month of the year? How do you stop your husband’s sister from taking the absolute piss on holiday? And is cancelling plans the worst social crime imaginable — or is it fine if you do it early? Plus, we share another truly legendary poo panic story. Watch or listen now. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://d...

Jan 12, 202623 minEp. 55

54: Jolly January, Bra Recycling & Easter Eggs Already?

Jo and Zoe are here with a ‘jolly’ good idea to beat the January blues. Do most women only wear a fraction of the bras they own? Plus, a full-bodied rant about Easter arriving far too soon. Watch or listen now. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GARDEN WITH ISH 🌸 January might feel quiet in the garden, but it’s the perfect moment to plan for spring. This week, Ish is talking c...

Jan 07, 202635 minEp. 54

53: Dr Rangan Chatterjee: Simple Daily Ways to Feel Happier

Dr Rangan Chatterjee joins Jo and Zoe to talk about the small tweaks that make us happier in our day-to-day lives. They chat micro-stress doses (and why your phone might be sabotaging your morning before you’ve even put the kettle on), and a gratitude practice that even skeptics can try. HIS BOOK IS OUT NOW - HAPPY MIND, HAPPY LIFE Dr Rangan Chatterjee explores happiness as a daily practice, built through small, sustainable habits. His Core Happiness model focuses on contentment, control and ali...

Jan 05, 202645 minEp. 53

52: Crate Digging Special: Our 2025 Recap + 2026 Predictions

It’s a crate-digging end-of-year special as Jo and Zoe look back on 2025. Plus: the albums, gigs, TV and films that got us through. Watch or listen now. ASTROLOGER FRANCESCA ODDIE Huge thanks to astrologer Francesca Oddie for reading our birth charts and giving us a sneak peek at what 2026 might have in store. https://www.francescaoddie.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe G...

Jan 02, 202633 minEp. 52

51: DIG IN: Sex Cardigans, Sniffing Armpits, and Silencing Your Inner Critic

In the last Dig In of the year, no topic is off limits. We chat about Elphaba’s infamous sex cardigan, how to stay kind to yourself without chucking in the towel. Plus, we ask: has your child ever brought something into school that they definitely shouldn’t have? DIG IT LIVE AT CROSSED WIRES PODCAST FESTIVAL Our first ever Digit Live is happening at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on 5 July. Tickets available now and selling fast.... https://crossedwires.live/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTE...

Dec 29, 202533 minEp. 51

48: Dig In Special: Featuring Robbie Williams, Fearne Cotton & more

Robbie Williams kicks off with “hardest boyband member” chat, Rosie Ramsey calls in from a soft play hangover to talk hormone rage, and Scott Mills delivers an impossible Britpop dilemma. Plus: confidence tricks that actually work, what to watch next, and Dermot O’Leary’s plea for winter garden colour. Watch or listen now. DIG IT LIVE AT CROSSED WIRES PODCAST FESTIVAL Our first ever Digit Live is happening at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on 5 July. Tickets available now and selling fast.....

Dec 26, 202532 minEp. 48

49: Back on Boxing Day!

We’ll be back on Boxing Day with a Dig In Special, featuring some well-known faces and voices bringing us their burning questions.

Dec 24, 202540 secEp. 49

47: Martha Collison on Perfect Roasties and the Ultimate Christmas Gravy

We’re joined by the brilliant Martha Collison and we’re tackling the big stuff: perfect (and more importantly, easy) roast potatoes, gravy upgrades, and a gorgeous vegan centrepiece that never feels like an afterthought. GET SOME OF THE RECIPES MENTIONED https://digitpod.substack.com/p/christmas-cooking-with-martha-collison GET MARTHA’S LATEST BOOK Pull Up a Chair: Recipes for Gatherings Big and Small, Morning to Night Waterstones - https://www.waterstones.com/book/pull-up-a-chair/martha-colliso...

Dec 22, 202534 minEp. 47

46: Do We Really Give Fewer F**ks With Age?

It’s all kicking off in this week’s Dig It . Fashion really does come full circle… except those 90s jumpers are somehow much tighter than we remember. Jo and Zoe wonder whether we truly care less as we get older, or if we’re actually more consumed than ever with looking after parents, kids and everyone in between. Also, Jo once again lives out all of our dreams by dressing as a Christmas tree and bravely entering a Christmas tree netting machine. Trust us, you’ll want to see this one. Watch or l...

Dec 17, 202535 minEp. 46

45: Disco Steve’s Christmas Quiz

Jo and Zoe are joined by Coco, India and Nelly for four rounds of proper Christmas trivia DIG IT LIVE AT CROSSED WIRES PODCAST FESTIVAL Our first ever Digit Live is happening at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on 5 July. Tickets available now and selling fast.... https://crossedwires.live/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk...

Dec 15, 202527 minEp. 45

44: Early Onset Festive Frazzle

Spoiler alert: may contain mice destroying treasured advent calendars, teenagers issuing hostile birthday-party ultimatums, and a Proud Mum crying her way through a graduation. Also featuring: a shockingly effective Christmas wreath crafted from a humble potato. DIG IT LIVE AT CROSSED WIRES PODCAST FESTIVAL Our first ever Digit Live is happening at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on 5 July. Potting Shed presale opens 11am on 10 December, general sale 11 December. https://crossedwires.live/ S...

Dec 10, 202537 minEp. 44

43: DIG IN: Virginity Cake, Mug Wars, and Help for Thinning Hair

Jo and Zoe are back in the potting shed tackling everything from thinning hair to teenagers in love and the chaos of Christmas. Hair guru Michael Douglas shares calm, practical advice for midlife hair loss, while the girls swap stories about talking to teens about sex, virginity cakes and keeping communication open. DIG IT LIVE AT CROSSED WIRES PODCAST FESTIVAL Our first ever Digit Live is happening at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on 5 July. Potting Shed presale opens 11am on 10 December,...

Dec 08, 202534 minEp. 43

42: Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka SELF ESTEEM on Aging, Ambition and the Pressure to Perform

The brilliant Rebecca Lucy Taylor joins Jo and Zoe for a wide-open conversation about aging, ambition, burnout and the pressure to perform a version of yourself that isn’t always true. They chat about her new book A Complicated Woman , the wobble around turning 40, egg freezing, misogyny in music, and learning to slow down after years on the road. DIG IT LIVE AT CROSSEDWIRES PODCAST FESTIVAL Our first ever Digit Live is happening at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on 5 July. Potting Shed pre...

Dec 03, 202539 minEp. 42

41: DIG IN: I Accidentally Sent My Dad a Filthy Text

Today, when do you finally stop letting your parents’ advice (and gentle nagging) steer your life? They also decode the delicate art of leaving a Hen Do WhatsApp without causing uproar. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠ https://w...

Dec 01, 202530 minEp. 41

40: Winter Wobbles Club and ‘The Sexiest Man Alive’?

It’s a lively one this week: Zoe’s just emerged from her birthday-weekend marathon of mates, kids and three birthday cakes, while Jo’s been off making memories and soaking up some much-needed girl time with her daughters. Meanwhile, Nemo continues his silent campaign of destruction. And if you’re already teetering on the edge of the Winter Wobbles, fear not — the Beardy Gardener brings us his top tips for staying sane and grounded, using nature as your antidote. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER ...

Nov 26, 202536 minEp. 40

39: DIG IN: Insomnia, Huge Nipples & Invisible Eyebrows

Jo and Zoe investigate the mysteries of sleepless nights, magnesium baths and the age-old question — does one armpit smell more than the other? There’s a hunt for invisible eyebrows, as well as teenage independence and a lively debate about when it’s actually acceptable to deck the halls. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 T...

Nov 24, 202532 minEp. 39

38: Glastonbury… but completely naked!

Jo and Zoe are back with a freshly brewed episode full of life updates, dodgy outfits and cat chaos. Jo takes us behind the scenes at a very bare Glastonbury, and the pair unpack Sara Cox’s emotional ultra-marathon. There’s chat about ageing well, festive music, garden gear that actually works. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.u...

Nov 19, 202542 minEp. 38

37: DIG IN: “My Teen Was Sextorted”

Listener Jo shares an extraordinary story of caring, grief and catastrophising, and an anonymous mum raising the alarm on teen sextortion. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠ https://wa.me/447477038795 ⁠⁠ SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPON...

Nov 17, 202529 minEp. 37

36: Retro Robbie Williams & Garden Clogs

Jo’s back from Brighton with sea swims, a moonlit Beach Box sauna and a bit of silver-birch “wellness” (yes, really). Zoe gets misty-eyed over the John Lewis Christmas ad and those tender parent-teen moments. There’s Mighty Boosh fancy dress at Butlins, Robbie Williams nostalgia via The Word, and… are garden clogs actually chic? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribe GET IN TOUCH �...

Nov 12, 202539 minEp. 36

35: DIG IN: Menopause Special with Dr Naomi Potter

Jo and Zoe are joined by menopause specialist Dr Naomi Potter for a no-nonsense, warm and wonderfully honest chat about everything from HRT and hormones to vaginal health, sex, and self-confidence. MORE FROM DR NAOMI POTTER: Menopause Care Clinic – https://www.menopausecare.co.uk Follow Naomi on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dr_naomipotter/ Listen to her podcast Is It Hot In Here? – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/is-it-hot-in-here-menopause-podcast/id1796180469 Follow the podcast ...

Nov 10, 202541 minEp. 35
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