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Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball

Persephonica

139 episodes

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.

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  1. Dr Xand van Tulleken on the Complex World of Wellness

    · 33 min

    Jo and Zoe hear Dr Xand van Tulleken’s perspective on the wellness industry. From supplements to vitamins, health anxiety to wearable tech, he shares his thoughts and research on the nation’s quest to be healthy. If…

  2. ‘Girls’ Reboot, Voice Note Etiquette & Becoming A Mum At 52

    · 39 min

    Jo and Zoe tackle all the big questions this week: would you become a mum again at 52? Are you glad to see the return of the seminal television show, Girls? And are long voice notes ever acceptable? Plus, hear Zoe’s…

  3. Simple Hacks for a Healthy Menopause - with Midlife Nutritionist Karen Newby

    · 42 min

    Whether it’s a simple coffee-swap to start your day, advice on supplements or an anti-inflammatory post-roast hack, Midlife Nutritionist Karen Newby has endless advice on how to have a happier, healthier menopause –…

  4. EXCLUSIVE Bridget Phillipson MP & Mariella Frostrup: Menopause, Misogyny & Missing School

    · 43 min

    The Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson MP, and the government’s Women’s Employment Ambassador, Mariella Frostrup, sit down with Jo and Zoe for an exclusive interview ahead of World Menopause Day.…

  5. Q&A: Midlife Rage - What’s Making You Mad?

    · 22 min

    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…

  6. Who Will Win Celeb Traitors & Why Going Grey's The New Black?

    · 43 min

    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:…

  7. Will Young: ‘Simon Hated Me But Pop Idol Gave Me a career’

    · 29 min

    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…

  8. Strictly, Bake Off & The PM Tackles Menopause

    · 40 min

    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…

  9. Q&A: Vernon’s Specs Appeal, Family Fallouts & Self-Acceptance

    · 24 min

    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…

  10. Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Breastfeeding Dramas & Airport Antics

    · 41 min

    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…

  11. Q&A: I Love That Throbbing Feeling

    · 21 min

    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…

  12. Zoe is Back, Oasis and ‘80s Hair

    · 42 min

    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.…

  13. Q&A: Anastacia - I Didn’t Feel I Was Good Enough

    · 16 min

    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…

  14. Anastacia: Music, Menopause & My Mastectomy

    · 28 min

    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…

  15. Q&A: How To Avoid an Argument Escalating - Relationship Special with Karen Doherty

    · 39 min

    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…

  16. Jo's First Crush, Dolly and a September Reset

    · 28 min

    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…

  17. Q&A: Cosmetic Infidelity & Ghostly Encounters

    · 21 min

    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…

  18. Mel Giedroyc: Failure, Grief & Feral Weeing

    · 42 min

    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…

  19. Q&A: Has This Neighbour Gone Too Far?

    · 19 min

    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…

  20. Baby Bumps, Revenge Songs & Cosmic Moments

    · 41 min

    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…

  21. DIG IN: Hair Special - Grey, Growth and Good Blow-Dries

    · 31 min

    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…

  22. Sara Pascoe: ADHD, Female Rage & School WhatsApps

    · 42 min

    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…

  23. DIG IN: Would You Risk Your Relationship For Your Business?

    · 20 min

    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…

  24. Holly Willoughby & Ariana: Why Do We Judge Women So Quickly?

    · 34 min

    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…

  25. Alex Jones on Perimenopause Rage & 'Good Cop-Bad Cop' Parenting

    · 19 min

    Alex Jones joins Zoe for Dig In to answer your burning questions. Including… Are you always the ‘bad cop’ parent? How do you avoid getting overwhelmed by perimenopause? And what’s your biggest household peeve? GET IN…

  26. Alex Jones: Body Shaming, Botox & Bonkathons

    · 46 min

    Alex Jones joins Zoe Ball for this week’s Dig It, while Jo has some much-needed time with her family. They give their no holds barred take on Marie-France Van Heel – the Prime Minister’s wife – hitting the headlines…

  27. SLEEP SPECIAL: Rethink Your Sleep With Dr Lindsay Browning

    · 35 min

    Before Jo's sad news last week, we recorded a special episode of Dig In. We were joined by sleep expert Dr Lindsay Browning - a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and author. She also holds a doctorate in insomnia…

  28. Trolls, Goals & Saying Goodbye

    · 46 min

    Jo opens up about her dad’s ill health and the heartbreak of saying goodbye to a beloved parent. As the World Cup comes to a close, Jo and Zoe share what the tournament has meant to them, and it’s Manosphere - 0, Love…

  29. 112: DIG IN: Childhood Nostalgia, Menopause Songs and A Flatulence Confession

    · 28 min · Episode 112

    Is nostalgia a fun hark-back to halcyon days, or do you feel it as a form of grief? Should phones at the dinner table be a no-go? And what would be your ultimate menopause song? Jo and Zoe dig into all this and more in…

  30. 111: Katie Price & Real-Life VAR

    · 36 min · Episode 111

    It’s Happy Birthday Dig It – the show turns one today and what a year it’s been. This week, Jo and Zoe celebrate that momentous milestone, as well as England getting through to the semi-finals of the World Cup, asking…

  31. 110: DIG IN: This Episode Could Change Your Life

    · 36 min · Episode 110

    Jo and Zoe have spoken to some amazing experts on the show and their advice has really stuck. This episode is dedicated to their wisdom: a ‘best bits’ of life lessons, sage words and helpful tips. From the simple ways…

  32. 109: Dig It Live: Celeb Guests, 1,000 Diggers & An On-Stage Rave

    · 44 min · Episode 109

    Welcome to our first ever Dig It Live at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield. What an amazing show! Jo and Zoe were buzzing to meet their beloved Diggers in the flesh - all 1,000 of them. Comedian Sara Pascoe joined…

  33. 108: DIG IN: Strength Training: Your Hidden Superpower

    · 28 min · Episode 108

    Jo and Zoe are joined by personal trainer Kate Oakley, who specialises in working with midlife and menopausal women. From the importance of squatting, to her bitesize ‘exercise snacks’, Kate shares practical advice and…

  34. 107: Zoe's Big News & Buried Sausage Spells

    · 44 min · Episode 107

    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…

  35. 106: DIG IN: Emotional Plant Attachment and Online Shopping Disasters

    · 31 min · Episode 106

    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…

  36. 105: Condom Shoes & Yacht Rock Summer

    · 38 min · Episode 105

    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…

  37. 104: A Clitoral Cock-Up

    · 33 min · Episode 104

    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…

  38. 103: Phone Addiction, Chatty Cats, & Shady Gardens

    · 43 min · Episode 103

    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.…

  39. 102: DIG IN: HRT Frustrations, Pizza Wars and Poo Bag Etiquette

    · 36 min · Episode 102

    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…

  40. 101: Solo Holidays, Sore Bones and Freaky Dreams

    · 49 min · Episode 101

    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…

  41. 100: DIG IN: Zoe’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ Journey

    · 32 min · Episode 100

    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…

  42. 99: Cholesterol, Menopause & Heart Health: What Every Woman Should Know

    · 22 min · Episode 99

    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…

  43. 98: Taylor Swift, Wild Swimming and Wilbur’s Dirty Protest

    · 50 min · Episode 98

    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…

  44. 97: DIG IN: Understanding Anxiety with Owen O'Kane

    · 35 min · Episode 97

    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…

  45. 96: Ideal Retirement Communes and Virginity Songs

    · 34 min · Episode 96

    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…

  46. 95: DIG IN: Sibling Rivalry and Friendship Fallouts

    · 25 min · Episode 95

    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…

  47. 94: Chelsea Flower Show Exclusive!

    · 47 min · Episode 94

    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…

  48. 93: DIG IN: Getting the Grief Out… and Swearing on Live Radio

    · 31 min · Episode 93

    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…

  49. 92: Zoe’s Strictly News, GCSE Stress and Work Blunders

    · 40 min · Episode 92

    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 GET IN…

  50. 91: DIG IN: A Second Sibling Dilemma and a Spoiled Choir

    · 35 min · Episode 91

    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…

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