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Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball

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Personal Journals

28 episodes

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 SUBSTACK Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to you...

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 SUBSTACK Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 https://digitpod.substack.com/subscri...

Prince William’s Letter & Celebrity Traitors

This week, Jo and Zoe catch up on their time on The Weakest Link - and want to know, have you ever been on a TV game show with a great story? Get in touch, we’d love to hear it! They’re also buzzing for Celebrity Traitors, which kicks off tonight (if you’re listening on Wednesday). Plus, Mike the Gardener shows us how to make a mini wildlife pond that’ll bring your garden to life. 🐸 SUBSCRIBE...

DIG IN: Is HRT the Game-Changer for Midlife?

This week on Dig In, Jo and Zoe share their experiences with HRT and what’s worked for them, reflect on the ups and downs of parenting teenagers, and ask: what makes the perfect Halloween party for kids? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE SUBSTACK 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@digi...

AI Phone Scams, Strictly Legends and Bulb Lasagnes

It’s the first of October… which apparently means people have already started the Christmas countdown online (honestly, who shares that? Please stop). Zoe’s been inspired by a new cookbook and a night of sparkle at the Palladium with Strictly legends, while Jo has a serious warning about scams and just how scarily real AI voices can sound. Plus, Brody the dog makes his own unforgettable contrib...

Dig In: Fairy Lights, Fish Tales and Geriatric Pregnancy

This week on Dig It, Jo and Zoe share your brilliant dilemmas and stories, from planning weekends with a new partner to teaching kids the value of pocket money. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE SUBSTACK 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 ...

Will Young: Anxiety, Gardens and Finding Purpose

Jo and Zoe welcome their very first guest, the wonderful Will Young. Will opens up about anxiety, shares the joy of his two gardens, and explains how his new dog food brand is supporting rescue animals across the UK. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE SUBSTACK 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: q...

DIG IN: “Heartbreak Takes YEARS to Heal”

Jo and Zoe share teenage love woes and rules for life. We hear your feral weeing mishaps, wrapping paper pulled from ears and revenge dishes served with pastry crust. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE SUBSTACK 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...

Jay-Z and Beyoncé at a Garden Centre?!

From Beyoncé and Jay-Z garden centre rumours to Strictly baby news, this week’s Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball is packed with surprises. We welcome Polly Wilkinson (Studio Pollyanna) for September gardening tips. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE SUBSTACK 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: q...

Dig In: Solo Parenting, Rogue Hamsters, and a Wedding Gift Dilemma

Jo and Zoe tackle pets, parenting and a runaway hamster. Zoe opens up about co-parenting, while Jo shares her thoughts on weddings and when your presence really is the present. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE SUBSTACK 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 ...

Mum Bum, Celebrity Communes and Burying Jewellery

Jo and Zoe debrief after a festival weekend, with Zoe’s spider scare and Jo reliving the time Keith Lemon went Through the Keyhole. There’s the great scone debate, childhood mischief, and Gardener’s World’s Jamie Butterworth on the best bulbs to plant now for a brilliant spring. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE SUBSTACK Stay up to date with Dig It — new updates every Friday straight to your inbox. 👉 ht...

DIG IN: Feral Weeing, Grief and Toothbrush Etiquette

Jo and Zoe answer your questions on coping with grief, navigating retirement after decades of work, and the perils of living above a pub. Plus, just how clean is your toothbrush? 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 (https://wa.me/447477038795) GET EARLY A...

Weight-Loss Jabs, Coldplay, and the Never-Ending Quest for a Capsule Wardrobe

Jo and Zoe open up about health — from how Mounjaro injections have helped their family, to Ezra full-body scans and Parkinson’s — while also diving into autumn fashion (hello, loafers and capsule wardrobes). Father John Misty, Oasis vinyl and gardening tips from Adam Kirtland (aka View From The Potting Bench) round out a jam-packed episode. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 ...

DIG IN: Mum Guilt, Jägerbombs and Imposter Syndrome

Jo and Zoe open up about the tug of mum guilt and the moments you miss when work and family collide. They share honest tips on how to silence that inner critic and start believing in yourself. 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 GET EARLY AND AD-FREE EPISODES ...

Failing Exams, Parenting in the Phone Age and the News No Family Wants

Jo and Zoe talk candidly about finding their careers after exam failures, the anxiety that comes with parenting in the phone age, and share some very sad news from home. 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 GET EARLY AND AD-FREE EPISODES Become a member of The ...

DIG IN: Sexy Reindeer, Steel Pants & Tooth Fairy inflation

Jo and Zoe toast the arrival of baby Phoebe and discover the only acceptable use for fridge space — chocolate, cheese and nail polish, obviously. There’s pet drama, favourite childhood toys and Christmas traditions that may or may not involve a sexy reindeer. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk (mailto:questions@digitpod.co.uk) 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to ...

Topshop Returns and Jo’s Strictly Come Dancing Ban

Jellyfish stings,multi-generational holiday mishaps, and a crash course in the latest slang (“huzz,” anyone?). Got something to ask Jo and Zoe? Or a tip to share? Get in touch! GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk (mailto: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 GET EARLY AND...

DIG IN: Why Is It So Hard to Find Friends Later in Life?

Jo and Zoe answer your questions on first-crush confessions, the minefield of baby names and finding friends later in life. Got a question? Details on how to contact the show below! GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or voice note: 07477 038795 💬 WhatsApp link: https://wa.me/447477038795 GET EARLY & AD-FREE EPISODES Become a member of The Potting Shed for early, ad-free epis...

Zoe’s Ibiza Confessions, That Placenta Moment & Lawn Care SOS

Ibiza calls! Zoe shares her legendary late-90s island adventures and the work trip that sparked a wonderful romance. Jo relives a nerve-jangling Wilderness DJ set with famous faces side-stage, and we toast Calvin & Vick’s baby news. Jonny Hincks AKA @gardenwithjonny drops August lawn-rescue tips. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or voice note: 07477 038795 💬 WhatsApp lin...

DIG IN: Should I Stop Sleeping With My Husband?

How many remote controls, odd keys, and random bits live in your kitchen drawer? Jo and Zoe reveal the secrets of their “sh*t drawers,” debate separate bedrooms and snoring, and take questions from the Potting Shed on everything from favourite films to furniture restoration. GET LONGER EPISODES Become a member of The Potting Shed for more questions answered, longer episodes and bonus content. ...

Car Break-Ins, Ugly Crying, and the Power of Female Friendships

Jo shares her cover girl moment (and the secrets to a stress-free photo shoot), while Zoe battles car drama and both get candid about the irreplaceable value of female friendships. Plus, giant pumpkins, bee-friendly garden tips, and your exit song choices. Got something to ask Jo and Zoe? Or a tip to share? Get in touch! GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text or Voice Note: ...

DIG IN: Have You Ever Been Starstruck During a Celebrity Interview?

Jo and Zoe tackle listener questions on capsule wardrobes for camping, who still makes them starstruck, and why packing for holidays feels impossible. Got something to ask Jo and Zoe? Or a tip to share? Contact us! ⸻ GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text us: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447477038795 ⸻ GET EARLY AND...

Oasis Reunion, Harry Styles’ Sex Toys and Successional Planting

Jo and Zoe cover the emotional return of Oasis at Wembley, tales from Latitude Festival, and Harry Styles’ new Pleasing product. There’s also expert advice from gardening guru Jamie Butterworth on successional planting for late summer colour. Got something to ask Jo and Zoe? Or a tip to share? Get in touch! ⸻ GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text us: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap ...

DIG IN: Windproof Pants, Apple-Catchers and Why Grief Sometimes Blooms

Scaly legs, eye bags, and wind-absorbing underwear - nothing’s off-limits in this Q&A edition of Dig It. Jo and Zoe also get honest about motherhood, identity and how planting something beautiful can keep a memory alive. Got something to ask Jo and Zoe? Or a tip to share? Get in touch! GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text us: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note...

Skip-Diving, Family Holidays and Mare’s Tail Misery

Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball are in full summer mode - this week it’s skip-diving, French canal disasters and forgotten suitcases. Pack light and bring snacks. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text us: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447477038795 GET EARLY AND AD-FREE EPISODES Become a member of The Potting Shed for early and ...

DIG IN: The Worst Gift You’ve Ever Had, Morning Routines & Long-Body Swimsuit Struggles

This week, it’s a special Q&A edition of Dig It as Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball answer your questions — from terrible presents and touching gestures to early morning routines, long-body swimwear and their favourite everyday fashion finds. Got something to ask Jo and Zoe? Or a tip to share? Get in touch! GET INVOLVED! 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text us: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send...

Family Nicknames, Feeling Anxious at Parties and Mulching Your Borders!

Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball are here — and they’re kicking off Dig It with barn dances, hosepipe bans, and navigating life in your 50s and 60s with humour, honesty, and great boots. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: questions@digitpod.co.uk 📱 Text us: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447477038795 GET EARLY AND AD-FREE EPISODES Become a member of The Pott...

Introducing... Dig It

Welcome to Dig It! The podcast where Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball lift the curtain on the messy, everyday reality of trying to live well. With over 30 years of friendship, Jo and Zoe invite listeners into their regular catch-ups. From family life and home improvements to health, ageing, and the things that make them laugh until they cry. Two new episodes drop each week, fully visualised on YouTube, ...

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