Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball
Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball lift the lid on the messy, everyday reality of trying to live well. Long-time friends and beloved broadcasters, they swap the studio for the sofa to catch up on everything going on in their lives — from homes and gardens to family life, health, ageing and music. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
Episodes
107: Zoe's Big News & Buried Sausage Spells
Congratulations are in order as Zoe has some big job news to share; Jo tells us how she got on with her much-anticipated wedding reading, why the bride and groom buried a sausage before their Big Day and how she really felt walking on stage to 20,000 fans at the Isle of Wight Festival. Plus, after Zoe had the time of her life at Harry Styles' concert, we're asking where you stand on this Digger
106: DIG IN: Emotional Plant Attachment and Online Shopping Disasters
It’s our 100th episode! Woo hoo! Thanks for being part of our gang. To mark the occasion, we get an update on one of our favourite stories…remember the poo-posal?! Plus, we ask if it’s ok to take your favourite plants with you when you move house? Also…online shopping disasters and when the bins become a relationship ender!For early & ad-free episodes, why not become a member of The Potting
105: Condom Shoes & Yacht Rock Summer
Who's been sleeping in Zoe's bed? Jo and Zoe talk about secret sleepovers, age-gap relationships and their fashion fails and successes. Plus, a garden of 5,000 roses, Jo's pedicure (just for you!) and why Zoe's in her Sue Sylvester era. Watch or listen now.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:
104: A Clitoral Cock-Up
Zoe & Jo discuss the perils of fake-tanning if you live alone, how to style-it-out if you get windy during a Pilates class and whether a trapeze lesson is the ultimate birthday experience. Plus - a surprise dream analysis, and quite possibly the funniest word mix-up ever…!Here’s the Rant Hotline for all your pet peeves: 07477 038795Become a member of The Potting Shed for early & ad-free e
103: Phone Addiction, Chatty Cats, & Shady Gardens
David Hockney, GCSE celebrations, football fever and one very dramatic cat haircut.Jo and Zoe chat about teenage freedom, phone addiction, the social media ban for under-16s, and the joy of escaping into the garden. Plus shady planting tips, Harry Styles plans and why Wilbur is currently all head and tail.GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap h
102: DIG IN: HRT Frustrations, Pizza Wars and Poo Bag Etiquette
Jo shocks us again with another crazy culinary creation, Daniel shares an unbelievable plane behaviour story, and we hear what happened when Charlotte inadvertently insulted the Queen… Plus - on the rant hotline this week - what's going on with poo bags hanging on trees?!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
101: Solo Holidays, Sore Bones and Freaky Dreams
Zoe dials in from a sunshine-soaked retreat in Portugal while Jo battles another week of rain, flattened roses and garden rescue missions.Special mentions to strange recurring dreams, midnight dog patrols, sleep routines and aching joints!Watch or listen now.
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100: DIG IN: Zoe’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ Journey
After Zoe’s appearance on ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, she gives us the inside track on how this amazing series is made. Jo brings Goose along to the podcast recording…and lives to regret it. Plus, your questions and comments on appropriate wedding presents, embarrassing parental moments, and why no one seems to know how to use a food waste bin.Subscribe to our substack for free: https://digitpod.
99: Cholesterol, Menopause & Heart Health: What Every Woman Should Know
This special bonus episode of Dig It is brought to you by Benecol, the food lowering cholesterol brand.This week, Jo and Zoe are joined by registered Dietitian and Dietetic Adviser at HEART UK, Lynne Garton, for an honest and informative conversation about heart health, cholesterol, menopause and the small lifestyle changes that can make a real difference.Why does cholesterol matter? Why are wome
98: Taylor Swift, Wild Swimming and Wilbur’s Dirty Protest
It’s a good old-fashioned catch-up with Jo and Zoe, covering everything from wild swimming, celebrity nuptials and the surprisingly thorny subject of wedding etiquette.Is this the best year for roses in living memory? Jo certainly thinks so. Plus, a chat about the things we once thought we’d do in life… and why we’re perfectly happy not doing them now! GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.
97: DIG IN: Understanding Anxiety with Owen O'Kane
Zoe and Jo have a fascinating conversation with therapist and former NHS Mental Health Lead Owen O’Kane. Owen suggests that by working with our anxiety rather than against it we can often see better results. He offers lots of tips and advice about how we can change our relationship with anxiety, and reassures us that we are not alone in dealing with it.Owen’s book Addicted To Anxiety is Out Now.A
96: Ideal Retirement Communes and Virginity Songs
Jo and Zoe dream up their ideal retirement commune, complete with rave caves and cider buses. Harry Styles overshares the song he lost his virginity to, so naturally Jo and Zoe do too. Plus: Greg James and Alice Levine pop by for crate digging and Jo accidentally turns herself green before recording.Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/rEKFDrp9gn0BAD CHATWe absolutely love Greg James and Alice Lev
95: DIG IN: Sibling Rivalry and Friendship Fallouts
Do parents and grandparents secretly have favourites?! What do you do when a friend lets you down? And why, oh whyyy, do people drop litter? Jo and Zoe dig into all this and more in this week’s episode.Become a member of The Potting Shed for early and ad-free episodes: https://digit.supportingcast.fm/ Get something off your chest on our Rant Hotline: 07477 038795Other ways to get in touch:📧 Emai
94: Chelsea Flower Show Exclusive!
It’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show week! To celebrate, Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball were given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the world’s most famous flower show before the gates even opened to the public.In this special episode of Dig It, Jo and Zoe explore Chelsea on build day and chat to two brilliant garden designers - Frances Tophill and Arit Anderson - about the extraordinary gardens they’ve cre
93: DIG IN: Getting the Grief Out… and Swearing on Live Radio
What do you do if you think your partner needs therapy but they’re reluctant to go? Is it ok to reduce your friendship group as you get older? Plus, how everyone expresses grief in different ways. Jo & Zoe discuss it all on this week’s Dig In - as well as some live radio mishaps they’d rather forget!Got something to get off your chest? Send a voice note to our Rant Hotline! 07477 038795GET IN
92: Zoe’s Strictly News, GCSE Stress and Work Blunders
Zoe shares the news on Strictly, Jo reveals her elocution lesson past, and a Melanie C typo that will haunt a graphic designer forever. Watch or listen now.Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/oRX-iVyZO-M
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91: DIG IN: A Second Sibling Dilemma and a Spoiled Choir
A school choir concert descends into full-scale catastrophe, Gary Lightbody gets caught in the crossfire, and Jo shares a childhood assembly story she may instantly regret telling publicly. Elsewhere, the diggers celebrate the unsung brilliance of child-free aunties and borrowed dogs.GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice no
90: The Jackie Annual and Bathing with Eels
In this week’s instalment of Dig It, a shocking music revelation from Jo, an unexpected bath-time companion, and a wholesome (if slightly questionable) trip down memory lane via the Jackie Annual.Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/RvibUFQIM8E 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.m
89: DIG IN: Liz Earle’s Guide to Feeling Stronger, Fitter and Happier
Jo and Zoe are joined by Liz Earle to talk about what it really means to age well. From strength training and sleep to skincare and circadian rhythms, Liz shares the simple habits that have helped her feel fitter, stronger and happier in her 60s than ever before. 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 What
88: Marathon Marvels, I’m A Celeb Drama and Staying Sexy
Jo and Zoe bask in the warm glow of the London Marathon and all the amazing humans doing incredible things. Charlize Theron inspires a frank chat about staying sexy in your fifties and beyond. And what on earth was going on in the I’m A Celeb final?! All this, plus a special appearance from a certain fluff ball… Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wo6C30RSuus Become a member of The Potting Shed fo
87: DIG IN: 90s Wedding Hair & ‘Maranoia’
Disappointed diggers kick things off this week. If you don’t like your friend’s partner, do you say something — or keep quiet? And what do you do when your daughter gets a truly questionable tattoo?There’s also iconic 90s floral wedding hair, wonky robots attempting a marathon, and a brand new invitation to have a PROPER rant.Got something to get off your chest? This might be your moment. Drop u
86: Goose On The Loose
This week on Dig It, the world’s busiest woman, Jo Whiley, catches Zoe up on fancy dress birthdays, a post-party house reckoning and the arrival of a very small, very fluffy new family member. There’s also Madonna at Coachella, spring gardening triumphs, and a Jessie Ware recommendation to soundtrack it all.Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/jGe7Udl2gC0
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85: DIG IN: Romantic Gestures and Trout Eyes
Jo and Zoe leap from moon missions to mango cottage cheese, chocolate-stealing squirrels and a deeply questionable tin of trout’s eyes.Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/jVpu_8CgCb0GET 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is br
84: Can You Really Detox From Cortisol?
Prepare yourself for barefoot red carpet glamour, celebrity encounters (including a certain Rosamund Pike), and a heartfelt chat about stress, hormones, and finding calm.Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Zzh7FKBwgR8GET 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANK
83: DIG IN: Should Kids Be Banned From Pubs?
This week on Dig It, Jo and Zoe dive into a lively debate about kids in pubs, share a 90s throwback involving Bono, and hear one of the most jaw-dropping listener stories yet.SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by Starling 📱Starling: the bank that helps you organise your money, build great habits and stay in control of your spending. Find out more at starlingbank.com/goo
82: Fringe Benefits & Erotic Gardening
Should Zoe go full fringe? And should Jo really be lending that famously soothing voice to… erotic gardening fiction? This week, Dig It asks far more questions than it answers. Watch or listen now.You can find out more about Elizabeth Honey and The British Flower Movement here: https://britishflowersmovement.co.uk/
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81: Feral Squirrels and Toy Story: Speculum Edition
Jo and Zoe chat vaping squirrels and all the strange things turning up in British gardens. Also, a brilliantly unhinged story about a speculum becoming a child’s favourite toy.Watch on YouTube - OUR UPLIFTING PLAYLISTFor Michelle, and anyone who needs it — search ‘Dig It Uplifting’ on Spotify or find the link below.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/473EfIIUzq8w7M7lBqqtUO?si=dYvxOcpdR2mR_PUM-lhw1A
80: Monty Don: Bare Bum, Begonias and British Gardens
Monty Don joins us to talk about British gardens, chasing cows in the nude and accidentally declaring war on begonias. You can order Monty's new book 'British Gardens' here: https://amzn.to/4sJh3HL 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 KELLOGG’S CLUB BREAKFASTJo is h
79: DIG IN: Should I Feel Guilty For Moving Away From My Parents?
Hannah asks a question about how to manage the guilt of moving away from parents, especially as they get older. Katrina wants to know all about any tall tales that friends and family have convinced us are true over the years. Amanda has a hilarious story about a misidentified ‘toy’ that ended up causing a stir in the local charity shop. Plus, we share your brilliant robot lawnmower name suggestio
78: Garden Gnome Bans and the Joy of Drinking Less
The big story on everyone’s lips this week is of course the lifting of the gnome ban at Chelsea Flower Show. But where do Jo and Zoe sit on such a hot topic? There’s also some nostalgia for wild 90’s nights, as well as appreciation for taking things a bit easier these days. Gno thank you, hangovers…GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to
77: DIG IN - Can “Nesting” Make Divorce Easier?
Jo & Zoe dig into whether “nesting” - where the kids stay put and parents rotate in and out - can actually make divorce easier on children. Plus, Jo picks up some handy half-marathon hints, our Diggers share brilliant advice on handling school anxiety, and there’s possibly our most curveball toy story yet...GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or
76: Special Episode: The Madison - Our TV Pick for March!
This special bonus episode is brought to you by The Madison on Paramount+Consider this your must-watch recommendation for March. Jo and Zoe are chatting about The Madison — a brand new six-part series streaming now on Paramount+. Jo and Zoe get into what made them fall for the show; the beauty of Montana, the warmth and humour woven through the grief, and why this kind of female-led storytelling
75: Manosphere Meltdowns and How Your Garden Can Make You Happy
Zoe & Jo have a frank and honest conversation about how Louis Theroux’s Inside The Manosphere documentary made them feel (spoiler: not good). But thankfully, the amazing gardener AND firefighter Jonny Hincks - aka @gardenwithjonny - stops by to discuss how we can all make ourselves happier by getting green-fingered. Plus, there’s a bumper crate digging featuring Harry Styles, Joshua Idehen, t
74: DIG IN: Saucy Plaster Casts, Decision Fatigue and A Very Cheeky Piece of Police Evidence…
Jo & Zo cover all the topics in this week’s Dig In! From how to deal with feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions required of us on a daily - or hourly - basis, to what it’s like to have a plaster cast of an “intimate” area, plus a brilliant story from one of our Diggers about an unexpected item taken into evidence after a burglary… We also hear from Michelle who’s asking for upl
73: Fearne Cotton: 'I Was Exhausted Trying To Be Likeable'
Fearne Cotton joins Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball for a brilliant, honest chat about her new book Likeable and the pressure so many of us feel to keep everyone happy.From burnout and therapy to people-pleasing and self-worth, Fearne opens up about the moment she realised how exhausting it was trying to be liked by everyone. They also talk about broadcasting in the early days, social media pressure, and w
72: DIG IN: School Anxiety, Lost Toy Stories, and Ending Period Stigma
In this week’s Dig In, Becki’s asking for some advice on how to help manage her son’s anxiety about going to school. Jo and Zo share some of your amazing stories about rescuing beloved lost toys. Plus - we’re joined by Dr Natalie Brown to talk about the research she’s been doing into improving period education.You can watch the Bodyform ‘Never Just a Period’ advert that Jo & Zoe discuss here:
71: Managing Overwhelm & Making Time to Rave
Zoe & Jo discuss how the constant stream of shocking global headlines can make you feel anxious, helpless or emotionally drained, and suggest some ways to navigate these feelings. The Brit Awards felt like a welcome release from the tough news - with the likes of Rosalía, Björk and Harry Styles lighting up the stage. Plus - the joys of going out on your own, how to show your roses who’s in cha
70: DIG IN: Thriving While Single and Talking to Your Kids About Dating
In this week’s Dig In, we have some great advice about how to live a fulfilling life as a single person in a world that can often seem like it’s built for couples and families. Also, an important question about how and when to introduce a potential new partner to your children. Plus, Jo & Zo share some more gynaecological giggles…For more from Lucy Meggeson on thriving solo, you can check out
69: Holiday Dramas, Puppy Love and Propagation Stations…
Jo and Zo catch up on each other’s holidays…with a few unexpected twists thrown in the mix. Jo has us all on tenterhooks with her potential puppy update. Plus - how to set up a home propagation station courtesy of the wonderful Ann-Marie Powell.For more garden tips, check out Ann-Marie’s Substack here 👉 https://myrealgardens.substack.com/ GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk📱 Text or
68: DIG IN - French Plait Envy, Olympic Overshares and the Most Uplifting Funeral Story Ever
Jo & Zo discuss the shocking Olympics interview confession that’s had everyone talking. Reece has been in touch about her incredible fundraising efforts for CoppaFeel’s Great Wall of China trek. Plus we have an emotional message from Helen about the unique and beautiful way she celebrated the life of her wonderful son Myles. Tissues recommended. GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.
67: Red Light Masks, Drill Bits and Chitting Potatoes
Welcome to the Dig It Spa, where Jo and Zoe go full red-light-mask mode and chat beauty tweakments, teary days, puffy eyes and the gadgets that genuinely help. Then it’s power tools time with Charis Williams (aka Salvage Sister) for a confidence-boosting DIY masterclass, plus chitting potatoes with Ish. Watch or listen now.Salvage Sister (Charis Williams)Get confident with tools and upcycle with
66: DIG IN: Speculum Acrobatics and Pupdates
Jo & Zoe get a gorgeous message from the amazing Lorna who donated a kidney to her brother-in-law John. Lou’s also been in touch with a really important question about navigating life as a single person. Plus, more hilarious speculum action and a puppy update from Jo!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpo
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.subst
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET IN TOUCH📧
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://di
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates
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 YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/SLNSuh1aihQSUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: quest
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://d
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substac
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subsc
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 NE
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGARDEN WITH ISH 🌸January might feel qui
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 LIFEDr Rangan Chatterjee explores happiness as a daily practice, built
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 ODDIEHuge 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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig I
50: Happy New Year from Dig It - Back on 2nd of Jan
here’s no full episode today, but Dig In returns on Friday 2nd January.
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 FESTIVALOur first ever Digit Live is happening at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on 5 July. Tic
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 FESTIVALOur first ever Digit Live is ha
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.
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-collisonGET MARTHA’S LATEST BOOK Pull Up a Chair: Recipes for Gatherings Big and Sma
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 b
45: Disco Steve’s Christmas Quiz
Jo and Zoe are joined by Coco, India and Nelly for four rounds of proper Christmas triviaDIG IT LIVE AT CROSSED WIRES PODCAST FESTIVALOur 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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your in
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 FESTIVALOur first ever Digit Live is happening at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on 5 July. Pot
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 FESTIVALOur first ever Digit Live is happeni
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 FESTIVALOur fir
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk📱 Text or Voice
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
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your
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 NEWSLETTERStay 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 voi
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 NEWSLETTERStay up to date with Dig It — new
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.ukFollow Naomi on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dr_naomipotter/Listen to her podcast Is It Hot In Here? – https://po
34: Bonfires, Bird on a Perch and the Barry White of Gardening
Jo relives the wild bonfire bash that ended with her “cool mum” status in tatters, while Zoe swaps party mayhem for peace in a walled garden retreat. Plus gardening wisdom from Adam “the Barry White of Gardening” Kirtland and bonfire safety tips from gardner and fireman Johnny Hinks. GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice no
33: Dig In: Dating Post-Divorce & A Very 'Indecent' Proposal
This week, Alpa’s dipping her toe back into dating after divorce, Sam’s wondering if leaving London was a terrible idea, and Kaye tells us about her ‘indecent’ proposal. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE SUBSTACKStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 03879
32: Bush Thongs, Strictly Shock & Jo’s New Addition
Jo welcomes a new family member — Nemo the kitten — while Zoe is reeling from the news that Claudia and Tess are leaving Strictly Come Dancing. The pair chat about Lily Allen’s explosive new album, the rise of rage rooms, and a surreal debate over the now-infamous “bush thong.”GET IN TOUCH📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or me
31: Dig In: Tool Belts, Van Life & How to Survive Your 20s
This week, Jo and Zoe share the lessons they wish they’d known in their twenties - from being completely hopeless with bills and cooking to finally figuring out what truly matters. They read listener letters about health scares, parenting fears, and that big question: when’s the right time for baby number two? Plus, Zoe discovers she’s become part of an actual art exhibition at the Whitechapel Gal
30: Facelift or Full Beard?
This week on Dig It, Jo says a heartfelt goodbye to her beloved dog Brodie and hello to a beautiful new dogwood tree planted in her family pet’s memory. Zoe shares her own “ashes confusion” story, and together they swap tales of scattering gone wrong (beware the wind!).SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE SUBSTACKStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.sub
29: Dig In: Love, Loss & Ligaments
This week, Jo and Zoe tackle love, loss and ligaments - from whether you should keep a diary for your kids, to how to honour a loved one’s memory at Christmas. Plus, “Shredded Tendons”: a great band name, a terrible medical condition.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE SUBSTACKStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET IN TOUCH📧 Ema
28: Should You Put Magnets in Your Bra?!
This week, Zoe’s recommending magnets in bras and men in tool belts, while Jo’s knee-deep in kitchen paint charts. They weigh in on Alan Carr’s betrayal, share gameshow tactics, and Jo plants a tree with a touching twist. Plus, gardening expert Ish gives us October’s ‘what to cut-back?’ guide.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE SUBSTACKStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbo
27: DIG IN: “I Danced My Coil Out At Butlin’s!”
This week, Jo and Zoe are in hysterics over a listener story that might just top them all - Tracy’s coil made an unscheduled exit after a weekend rave at Butlins. There's plenty of gossip (the good kind), friendship dilemmas and tall-girl truths.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE SUBSTACKStay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox.👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscribeGET I
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