Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball

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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 Thursday on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Send your messages or voicenotes to: https://wa.me/447477038795 Email: [email protected] Find us on social media @digitpod Dig It is a Persephonica production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent Episodes

OCT 12, 2026
Q&A: Midlife Rage - What’s Making You Mad?
Jo and Zoe tackle your rants, dilemmas and questions, opening up about the minor inconveniences giving them midlife rage, debating whether shops should stay closed on a Sunday and reminiscing about the theme tunes that trigger the Sunday scaries. Plus, the Digger with a heart of gold and the funniest names for grandparents. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📱 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 episode is brought to you by Zenidog, Panda London, White Stuff, La Roche-Posay, Arla B.O.B, Bupa and Bloom + Wild. 🐕 Zenidog - Help your dog feel safe and secure this Bonfire Night with Zenidog Calming Gel Diffusers, which are available from veterinary practices or Amazon. 🐼 Panda London — Make hot flushes and night sweats more manageable with Panda London’s beautifully soft, breathable and thermoregulating bamboo bedding. Head to pandalondon.com/digit to discover menopause-friendly bedding and get 15% off your next order. 💙 Bupa – Search Bupa Family Health Insurance to get your quote. Pre-existing conditions not covered. Terms and conditions apply www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-insurance/family-health-insurance 🍂 White Stuff – Discover White Stuff's new autumn collection, inspired by getting outdoors, embracing your independent spirit and reconnecting with the world beyond our phones. Enjoy 15% off your order with code DIGIT15 off full price items online and in store until 31st Dec 2026. Head to www.whitestuff.com​​ to explore the collection and find out more about the Looking Up campaign. 🥛 Arla B.O.B – Looking for an easy swap without compromising on taste? Arla B.O.B tastes just like semi-skimmed milk but with all the benefits of skimmed. It's perfect in your morning tea or coffee, and easy to spot in the supermarket with its distinctive yellow top. Give Arla B.O.B a try and see if you can taste the difference. ✨ La Roche-Posay – Discover the new Hyalu B5 routine today. Head to LOOKFANTASTIC to shop the new Hyalu B5 Serum and Refillable Cream. https://tinyurl.com/ptyfs6cc 💐 Bloom & Wild — Looking for a thoughtful gift? Bloom & Wild has so much more than beautiful flowers, with carefully curated hampers, candles, brownies and books for every occasion. Enjoy 15% off your order at bloomandwild.com with the code DIGIT15 at checkout. Care wildly with Bloom & Wild. CREDITS Exec Producer: Sam Michell Producer: Harriet Thurley Assistant Producer: Eve Jones Technical Producer: Dan Moss Video Editors: Dan Moss, Cameron Laird & Jack Whiteside Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 MIN
OCT 8, 2026
Who Will Win Celeb Traitors & Why Going Grey's The New Black?
The treachery, the game play, the outfits… it can only mean one thing: Celebrity Traitors is back, and Jo and Zoe are obsessed! Hear their take on the series so far and their predictions for the final. Also this week: as one celebrity poses in her Tena pants, does more need to be done to normalise incontinence? Plus, find out which hair trend Melinda Messenger, Olivia Colman and Sarah Jessica Parker are embracing; add a bit of colour to your garden with tips from this week’s expert; and get a pen and paper ready for Jo and Zoe’s excellent Crate Digging picks. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📱 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 episode is brought to you by White Stuff, La Roche-Posay, Arla B.O.B, Bupa, Panda London and Bloom + Wild: 🍂 This episode is brought to you by White Stuff – Discover White Stuff's new autumn collection, inspired by getting outdoors, embracing your independent spirit and reconnecting with the world beyond our phones. Enjoy 15% off your order with code DIGIT15 off full price items online and in store until 31st Dec 2026. Head to www.whitestuff.com​​ to explore the collection and find out more about the Looking Up campaign. ✨ La Roche-Posay – Discover the new Hyalu B5 routine today. Head to Lookfantastic to shop the new Hyalu B5 Serum and Refillable Cream. could we please link to this website? https://tinyurl.com/ptyfs6cc 🥛 Arla B.O.B – Looking for an easy swap without compromising on taste? Arla B.O.B tastes just like semi-skimmed milk but with all the benefits of skimmed. It's perfect in your morning tea or coffee, and easy to spot in the supermarket with its distinctive yellow top. Give Arla B.O.B a try and see if you can taste the difference. 💙 Bupa – Search Bupa Family Health Insurance to get your quote. Pre-existing conditions not covered. Terms and conditions apply www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-insurance/family-health-insurance 🐼 Panda London — Make hot flushes and night sweats more manageable with Panda London’s beautifully soft, breathable and thermoregulating bamboo bedding. Head to pandalondon.com/digit to discover menopause-friendly bedding and get 15% off your next order. 💐 Bloom & Wild — Looking for a thoughtful gift? Bloom & Wild has so much more than beautiful flowers, with carefully curated hampers, candles, brownies and books for every occasion. Enjoy 15% off your order at bloomandwild.com with the code DIGIT15 at checkout. Care wildly with Bloom & Wild. CREDITS Exec Producer: Sam Michell Producer: Harriet Thurley Assistant Producer: Eve Jones Technical Producer: Dan Moss Video Editors: Dan Moss, Cameron Laird & Jack Whiteside Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42 MIN
OCT 5, 2026
Will Young: ‘Simon Hated Me But Pop Idol Gave Me a career’
As Will Young announces his Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour, he opens up to Jo and Zoe about his time on Pop Idol, relationship with Simon Cowell, challenging stereotypes and freaky premonitions. He also talks about the incredible power of gardening and joins a game of ‘Evergreen or Leave Right Now’, with some surprising revelations. Tickets for Will Young's "The Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour" are now on sale. https://www.willyoung.co.uk/ GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📱 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 episode is brought to you by White Stuff, La Roche-Posay, Arla B.O.B, Bupa and Bloom & Wild. 🍂 White Stuff – Discover White Stuff's new autumn collection, inspired by getting outdoors, embracing your independent spirit and reconnecting with the world beyond our phones. Enjoy 15% off your order with code DIGIT15 off full price items online and in store until 31st Dec 2026. Head to www.whitestuff.com​​ to explore the collection and find out more about the Looking Up campaign. ✨ La Roche-Posay – Discover the new Hyalu B5 routine today. Head to Lookfantastic to shop the new Hyalu B5 Serum and Refillable Cream. could we please link to this website? https://www.lookfantastic.com/c/brands/la-roche-posay/la-rocheposay-hyalu-b5/?msockid=09fc0370e02b6b8c282214e5e14c6a02&utm_source=sources-onlineads&utm_medium=social_video_paid&utm_content=lrp_skin_hyalu-b5_video_aw&utm_campaign=lrp_skin_hyalu-b5_hyalu-b5-october-media-campaign 🥛 Arla B.O.B – Looking for an easy swap without compromising on taste? Arla B.O.B tastes just like semi-skimmed milk but with all the benefits of skimmed. It's perfect in your morning tea or coffee, and easy to spot in the supermarket with its distinctive yellow top. Give Arla B.O.B a try and see if you can taste the difference. 💙 Bupa – Search Bupa Family Health Insurance to get your quote. Pre-existing conditions not covered. Terms and conditions apply www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-insurance/family-health-insurance 💐 Bloom & Wild — Looking for a thoughtful gift? Bloom & Wild has so much more than beautiful flowers, with carefully curated hampers, candles, brownies and books for every occasion. Enjoy 15% off your order at bloomandwild.com with the code DIGIT15 at checkout. Care wildly with Bloom & Wild. CREDITS Exec Producer: Sam Michell Producer: Harriet Thurley Assistant Producer: Eve Jones Technical Producer: Dan Moss Video Editors: Dan Moss, Cameron Laird & Jack Whiteside Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 MIN
OCT 1, 2026
Strictly, Bake Off & The PM Tackles Menopause 
It’s been one of those weeks, and Jo and Zoe think the Full Moon has something to do with it! From Strictly, Bake Off, Celebrity Traitors and Sharon Horgan’s new show Youth, they share their thoughts on the TV everyone’s watching. Plus, find out what our Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been saying about the menopause, why autumn’s the new spring when it comes to planting and some cracking recommendations in Crate Digging. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📱 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 episode is brought to you by Starling, Ancient + Brave, White Stuff, Arla B.O.B, Bupa and Bloom & Wild. 📱Starling: the bank that helps you organise your money, build great habits and stay in control of your spending. Do life together with a joint account - find out more at starlingbank.com/current-account/joint-bank-account. T&Cs and eligibility apply for Joint, Personal and Easy Saver accounts. Individual Personal accounts are required. The U16s debit card is connected to a PCA or Joint Account. 🌿 Ancient + Brave — Support your skin, joints, bones and overall wellbeing with Ancient + Brave's responsibly sourced collagen. Their Wild Collagen is neutral tasting, dissolves easily into your morning coffee and is designed for optimal absorption. Ancient + Brave is a certified B Corp, with marine collagen sourced from MSC-certified wild-caught fish. Head to ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code DIGIT for 20% off your order. 🍂 This episode is brought to you by White Stuff – Discover White Stuff's new autumn collection, inspired by getting outdoors, embracing your independent spirit and reconnecting with the world beyond our phones. Enjoy 15% off your order with code DIGIT15 off full price items online and in store until 31st Dec 2026. Head to www.whitestuff.com​​ to explore the collection and find out more about the Looking Up campaign. 🥛 Arla B.O.B – Looking for an easy swap without compromising on taste? Arla B.O.B tastes just like semi-skimmed milk but with all the benefits of skimmed. It's perfect in your morning tea or coffee, and easy to spot in the supermarket with its distinctive yellow top. Give Arla B.O.B a try and see if you can taste the difference. 💙 Bupa – Search Bupa Family Health Insurance to get your quote. Pre-existing conditions not covered. Terms and conditions apply www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-insurance/family-health-insurance 💐 Bloom & Wild — Looking for a thoughtful gift? Bloom & Wild has so much more than beautiful flowers, with carefully curated hampers, candles, brownies and books for every occasion. Enjoy 15% off your order at bloomandwild.com with the code DIGIT15 at checkout. Care wildly with Bloom & Wild. CREDITS Exec Producer: Sam Michell Producer: Harriet Thurley Assistant Producer: Eve Jones Technical Producer: Dan Moss Video Editors: Dan Moss and Jack Whiteside Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 MIN
SEP 28, 2026
Q&A: Vernon’s Specs Appeal, Family Fallouts & Self-Acceptance
Jo and Zoe get real about the aging process and what it really feels like when your senses start to decline. They also open up family fallouts and health and safety gone mad. Plus, don’t miss their invaluable words of wisdom to the Digger embarking on a new, daunting chapter of her life. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsApp:⁠ ⁠https://wa.me/447477038795 📱Or send us a DM on Instagram @DigItPod SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS This episode is brought to you by… 💙 Bupa – Search Bupa Family Health Insurance to get your quote. Pre-existing conditions not covered. Terms and conditions apply www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-insurance/family-health-insurance 🍂 This episode is brought to you by White Stuff – Discover White Stuff's new autumn collection, inspired by getting outdoors, embracing your independent spirit and reconnecting with the world beyond our phones. Enjoy 15% off your order with code DIGIT15 off full price items online and in store until 31st Dec 2026. Head to www.whitestuff.com​​ to explore the collection and find out more about the Looking Up campaign. 🥛 Arla B.O.B – Looking for an easy swap without compromising on taste? Arla B.O.B tastes just like semi-skimmed milk but with all the benefits of skimmed. It's perfect in your morning tea or coffee, and easy to spot in the supermarket with its distinctive yellow top. Give Arla B.O.B a try and see if you can taste the difference. 💐 Bloom & Wild — Looking for a thoughtful gift? Bloom & Wild has so much more than beautiful flowers, with carefully curated hampers, candles, brownies and books for every occasion. Enjoy 15% off your order at bloomandwild.com with the code DIGIT15 at checkout. Care wildly with Bloom & Wild. 📱Starling: the bank that helps you organise your money, build great habits and stay in control of your spending. Do life together with a joint account - find out more at starlingbank.com/current-account/joint-bank-account. T&Cs and eligibility apply for Joint, Personal and Easy Saver accounts. Individual Personal accounts are required. The U16s debit card is connected to a PCA or Joint Account. 🌿 Ancient + Brave — Support your skin, joints, bones and overall wellbeing with Ancient + Brave's responsibly sourced collagen. Their Wild Collagen is neutral tasting, dissolves easily into your morning coffee and is designed for optimal absorption. Ancient + Brave is a certified B Corp, with marine collagen sourced from MSC-certified wild-caught fish. Head to ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code DIGIT for 20% off your order. CREDITS Exec Producer: Sam Michell Producer: Harriet Thurley Assistant Producer: Eve Jones Technical Producer: Dan Moss Video Editors: Dan Moss, Cameron Laird & Jack Whiteside Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 MIN