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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.

Latest episodes

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: 07

12 Oct 2026 · 21 min
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 Park

8 Oct 2026 · 42 min
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" a

5 Oct 2026 · 28 min
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 recommen

1 Oct 2026 · 39 min
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 vo

28 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Breastfeeding Dramas & Airport Antics

Zoe celebrates 30 years since she first presented Live & Kicking with Jamie Theakston, Jo shares her post-Brexit airport experience and they both settle a Digger’s decades-old, hair-raising debate. Plus, as Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock shocks London Fashion Week goers with her fountain of ‘breast milk’, Jo and Zoe open up about the highs and lows of breastfeeding their own children. GET IN TOUC

24 Sep 2026 · 40 min
Q&A: I Love That Throbbing Feeling

Happy Earth, Wind & Fire Day to all who celebrate. Jo and Zoe talk about body hair double standards, the reality of an empty nest as kids go off to uni and… are you ‘Team Jo’ or ‘Team Zoe’ when it comes to the changing seasons? Plus, hear the Digger voice note that had Zoe in tears and find out why Jo might be in Disco Steve’s bad books after hearing this episode. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: question

21 Sep 2026 · 21 min
Zoe is Back, Oasis and ‘80s Hair

It’s all mullets, music and mashed potato this week, as Jo and Zoe share their – and your – iconic 80s looks, head back to the school canteen and give their take on the new Oasis documentary and their 2027 world tour. Plus find out what nickname Zoe was given in school (kids can be so cruel!) and why Hugh Jackman and John Travolta are just like us. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected]

17 Sep 2026 · 41 min
Q&A: Anastacia - I Didn’t Feel I Was Good Enough

Pop superstar Anastacia gets real with Jo about her insecurities in her early career, trying to make it in her 20s and why she’s done with liars. Find out why Jo says everything’s a bit of a shitshow at the moment and don’t miss Anastacia’s amazing advice every woman needs to hear. Anastacia’s tour starts in Dublin on 15th September 2026 and her new album ‘Symphonic Revolution’ is out in November.

14 Sep 2026 · 16 min
Anastacia: Music, Menopause & My Mastectomy

Global superstar Anastacia is in for Zoe this week. She lifts the lid on the menopause, her life-saving mastectomy and life on the road with her beloved Chocolate Yorkie, Broady. Plus find out what Elton John gave Anastacia as a present, Celine Dion’s sage advice and the surprising way her life overlaps with Jo’s. Oh, and if anyone’s dog needs a hair cut, Anastacia’s your gal! Anastacia’s tour sta

9 Sep 2026 · 27 min
Q&A: How To Avoid an Argument Escalating - Relationship Special with Karen Doherty

Jo and Zoe are joined by relationship therapist and neurodivergence specialist Karen Doherty. Whether you’re dating, divorced or decades-married, there’s something in this episode for you! Karen covers everything from how to stop an argument from exploding, how to recover intimacy when things get friend-zoned, and why not putting the bins out could save your relationship! You can find out more abo

7 Sep 2026 · 38 min
Jo's First Crush, Dolly and a September Reset

Jo and Zoe rewind to Reading Festival days, celebrate the brilliance of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, and wonder when they suddenly became the mums at the festival gates. Plus sweet peas, September intentions, new telly, old tunes and those tiny moments when grief catches you completely off guard. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to s

2 Sep 2026 · 27 min
Q&A: Cosmetic Infidelity & Ghostly Encounters

Jo and Zoe hear from diggers asking: Is it wrong to hide tweakments from your partner? Have you ever had to move hotel rooms because of some ghostly energy? And when did a 99 Flake start costing more than 99p!? 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 T

31 Aug 2026 · 20 min
Mel Giedroyc: Failure, Grief & Feral Weeing

Comedian, presenter and author Mel Giedroyc joins Jo and Zoe to talk about her new book, 'The Comeback'. They also discuss failure, female friendship, funeral lists and feral weeing. But not before a post-holiday catch-up with Jo and Zoe, and the festival everyone should know about! Mel Giedroyc's new book,' The Comeback', is out 27th August. Click to buy - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-com

26 Aug 2026 · 42 min
Q&A: Has This Neighbour Gone Too Far?

Jo and Zoe call in from Cornwall and Ibiza to settle a marital debate over post-holiday unpacking and explain why their suitcases are heavier than ever! Plus, the gals are divided as Sarah asks, is it normal for a neighbour to trim your hedge without asking? GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here to send a voice note or message on WhatsAp

24 Aug 2026 · 18 min
Baby Bumps, Revenge Songs & Cosmic Moments

As Anne Hathaway and Vogue Williams bare their bumps, Jo and Zoe celebrate pregnancy in all its glory, including Jo’s own risqué photoshoot. They also reveal their favourite revenge songs of all time. And Jo opens up about her dad’s perfectly ‘unconventional’ funeral: cheerful clothes, a packed out church and karaoke, of course! GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📱 Text or Voice Not

19 Aug 2026 · 40 min
DIG IN: Hair Special - Grey, Growth and Good Blow-Dries

Sara Pascoe and Zoe Ball are joined by celebrity hairstylist and all-round hair genius Michael Douglas to tackle your biggest hair questions. From going grey and hair loss to summer damage, fringes and the secret to a blow-dry that actually lasts. Somehow, a hair special turns into a rather brilliant lesson in confidence, self-love and feeling good in your own skin. Who knew hair could be quite th

17 Aug 2026 · 30 min
Sara Pascoe: ADHD, Female Rage & School WhatsApps

Sara Pascoe joins Zoe, and no stone is left unturned as they share home truths about modern parenting. They also open up about support for children with ADHD and later life diagnoses, share their unmissable Crate Digging recommendations and take a deep dive into why Sara admits ‘I don’t like music’. GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: [email protected] 📱 Text or Voice Note: 07477 038795 💬 Or tap here

12 Aug 2026 · 41 min
DIG IN: Would You Risk Your Relationship For Your Business?

Jo and Zoe agree on one of life's biggest modern-day annoyances, share a brutally honest chat about swimwear, and help a florist decide whether going into business with her husband is the best arrangement. Watch or listen now. LISTING ON SPOTIFY? VOTE FOR US! We’ve been nominated in the Listeners’ Choice category and we’d love all our diggers to vote for us! If you’re on your mobile - click here -

10 Aug 2026 · 19 min
Holly Willoughby & Ariana: Why Do We Judge Women So Quickly?

Jo opens up about planning her dad's funeral and navigating grief, plus they discuss Ariana Grande, Holly Willoughby and Claudia Winkleman, and why the public is so quick to tear women down. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of death and bereavement LISTING ON SPOTIFY? VOTE FOR US! We’ve been nominated in the Listeners’ Choice category and we’d love all our diggers to vote for us!

5 Aug 2026 · 34 min