Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball
Episodes
82: Fringe Benefits & Erotic Gardening
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
81: Feral Squirrels and Toy Story: Speculum Edition
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Zoe chat vaping squirrels and all the strange things turning up in British gardens. Also, a brilliantly unhinged story about a speculum becomi...
80: Monty Don: Bare Bum, Begonias and British Gardens
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 boo...
79: DIG IN: Should I Feel Guilty For Moving Away From My Parents?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
78: Garden Gnome Bans and the Joy of Drinking Less
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
77: DIG IN - Can “Nesting” Make Divorce Easier?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jo & Zoe dig into whether “nesting” - where the kids stay put and parents rotate in and out - can actually make divorce easier on children. P...
76: Bonus Episode: The Madison - Our TV Pick for March!
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 chatt...
75: Manosphere Meltdowns and How Your Garden Can Make You Happy
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe & Jo have a frank and honest conversation about how Louis Theroux’s Inside The Manosphere documentary made them feel (spoiler: not good). B...
74: DIG IN: Saucy Plaster Casts, Decision Fatigue and A Very Cheeky Piece of Police Evidence…
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
73: Fearne Cotton: 'I Was Exhausted Trying To Be Likeable'
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 everyo...
72: DIG IN: School Anxiety, Lost Toy Stories, and Ending Period Stigma
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
71: Managing Overwhelm & Making Time to Rave
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe & Jo discuss how the constant stream of shocking global headlines can make you feel anxious, helpless or emotionally drained, and suggest some...
70: DIG IN: Thriving While Single and Talking to Your Kids About Dating
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
69: Holiday Dramas, Puppy Love and Propagation Stations…
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
68: DIG IN - French Plait Envy, Olympic Overshares and the Most Uplifting Funeral Story Ever
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jo & Zo discuss the shocking Olympics interview confession that’s had everyone talking. Reece has been in touch about her incredible fundraisin...
67: Red Light Masks, Drill Bits and Chitting Potatoes
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 genui...
66: DIG IN: Speculum Acrobatics and Pupdates
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
65: DIG IN: Speculum Acrobatics and Pupdates
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jo & Zo 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 i...
64: Bad Bunny, Bird Watching and the Great Muppet Debate
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Se...
63: EARLY + AD FREE - DIG IN: Surfing with Mark Owen and Snowboarding with Howard Donald
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
62: THAT Chappell Roan Dress, a Winter Olympics Whirlwind and Partying with Baz Luhrmann
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Zoe discuss all the Grammys goss and consider whether to recreate Chappell Roan’s sensational look with a pair of dungarees… Plus, snowboa...
61: DIG IN: Mangetout Cats and the World’s Best Sister
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 frid...
60: Harry Styles, See-Through Leggings and the Most Awkward Discovery Ever
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
January drags on, but Dig It brings the JOY! Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball chat Harry Styles’ brilliance, unforgettable BRIT Awards moments and garden cen...
59: DIG IN: The Most Unhinged Revenge Story We’ve Ever Heard
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
58: Brooklyn Beckham’s Statement: Why It Feels So Heartbreaking
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Zoe discuss the Beckham drama (honestly, heartbreaking). There’s 2016 nostalgia, a running mishap featuring “first aiders”, and celeb si...
57: The Garden Story That Floored Us
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 OU...
56: Dishwasher Wars: Architect vs. Raccoon
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, birthda...
55: DIG IN: Going Sober, Family Wars, and Poo in Your Handbag
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
54: Jolly January, Bra Recycling & Easter Eggs Already?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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-bod...
53: Dr Rangan Chatterjee: Simple Daily Ways to Feel Happier
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
52: Crate Digging Special: Our 2025 Recap + 2026 Predictions
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
50: Happy New Year from Dig It - Back on 2nd of Jan
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
48: Dig In Special: Featuring Robbie Williams, Fearne Cotton & more
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robbie Williams kicks off with “hardest boyband member” chat, Rosie Ramsey calls in from a soft play hangover to talk hormone rage, and Scott Mill...
49: Back on Boxing Day!
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by the brilliant Martha Collison and we’re tackling the big stuff: perfect (and more importantly, easy) roast potatoes, gravy upgrad...
46: Do We Really Give Fewer F**ks With Age?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 reme...
45: Disco Steve’s Christmas Quiz
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Zoe are joined by Coco, India and Nelly for four rounds of proper Christmas trivia DIG IT LIVE AT CROSSED WIRES PODCAST FESTIVAL Our first eve...
44: Early Onset Festive Frazzle
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler alert: may contain mice destroying treasured advent calendars, teenagers issuing hostile birthday-party ultimatums, and a Proud Mum crying he...
43: DIG IN: Virginity Cake, Mug Wars, and Help for Thinning Hair
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Doug...
42: Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka SELF ESTEEM on Aging, Ambition and the Pressure to Perform
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
41: DIG IN: I Accidentally Sent My Dad a Filthy Text
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 He...
40: Winter Wobbles Club and ‘The Sexiest Man Alive’?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
39: DIG IN: Insomnia, Huge Nipples & Invisible Eyebrows
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Zoe investigate the mysteries of sleepless nights, magnesium baths and the age-old question — does one armpit smell more than the other? Ther...
38: Glastonbury… but completely naked!
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Glas...
37: DIG IN: “My Teen Was Sextorted”
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Jo shares an extraordinary story of caring, grief and catastrophising, and an anonymous mum raising the alarm on teen sextortion. SUBSCRIB...
36: Retro Robbie Williams & Garden Clogs
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
35: DIG IN: Menopause Special with Dr Naomi Potter
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hormon...
34: Bonfires, Bird on a Perch and the Barry White of Gardening
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 retre...
33: Dig In: Dating Post-Divorce & A Very 'Indecent' Proposal
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
32: Bush Thongs, Strictly Shock & Jo’s New Addition
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Th...
31: Dig In: Tool Belts, Van Life & How to Survive Your 20s
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
30: Facelift or Full Beard?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mem...
29: Dig In: Love, Loss & Ligaments
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
28: Should You Put Magnets in Your Bra?!
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
27: DIG IN: “I Danced My Coil Out At Butlin’s!”
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ra...
26: Prince William’s Letter & Celebrity Traitors
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
25: DIG IN: Is HRT the Game-Changer for Midlife?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, an...
24: AI Phone Scams, Strictly Legends and Bulb Lasagnes
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first of October… which apparently means people have already started the Christmas countdown online (honestly, who shares that? Please st...
23: Dig In: Fairy Lights, Fish Tales and Geriatric Pregnancy
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 poc...
22: Will Young: Anxiety, Gardens and Finding Purpose
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
21: DIG IN: “Heartbreak Takes YEARS to Heal”
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
20: Jay-Z and Beyoncé at a Garden Centre?!
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wel...
19: Dig In: Solo Parenting, Rogue Hamsters, and a Wedding Gift Dilemma
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 prese...
18: Mum Bum, Celebrity Communes and Burying Jewellery
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 gr...
17: DIG IN: Feral Weeing, Grief and Toothbrush Etiquette
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
16: Weight-Loss Jabs, Coldplay, and the Never-Ending Quest for a Capsule Wardrobe
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
15: DIG IN: Mum Guilt, Jägerbombs and Imposter Syndrome
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 inn...
14: Failing Exams, Parenting in the Phone Age and the News No Family Wants
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
13: DIG IN: Sexy Reindeer, Steel Pants & Tooth Fairy inflation
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Zoe toast the arrival of baby Phoebe and discover the only acceptable use for fridge space — chocolate, cheese and nail polish, obviously. Th...
12: Topshop Returns and Jo’s Strictly Come Dancing Ban
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jellyfish stings,multi-generational holiday mishaps, and a crash course in the latest slang (“huzz,” anyone?). Got something to ask Jo and Zoe? Or...
11: DIG IN: Why Is It So Hard to Find Friends Later in Life?
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
10: Zoe’s Ibiza Confessions, That Placenta Moment & Lawn Care SOS
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ibiza calls! Zoe shares her legendary late-90s island adventures and the work trip that sparked a wonderful romance. Jo relives a nerve-jangling Wilde...
9: DIG IN: Should I Stop Sleeping With My Husband?
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sep...
8: Car Break-Ins, Ugly Crying, and the Power of Female Friendships
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 irreplaceabl...
7: DIG IN: Have You Ever Been Starstruck During a Celebrity Interview?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Zoe tackle listener questions on capsule wardrobes for camping, who still makes them starstruck, and why packing for holidays feels impossible....
6: Oasis Reunion, Harry Styles’ Sex Toys and Successional Planting
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Zoe cover the emotional return of Oasis at Wembley, tales from Latitude Festival, and Harry Styles’ new Pleasing product. There’s also expe...
5: DIG IN: Windproof Pants, Apple-Catchers and Why Grief Sometimes Blooms
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mother...
4: Skip-Diving, Family Holidays and Mare’s Tail Misery
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sn...
3: DIG IN: The Worst Gift You’ve Ever Had, Morning Routines & Long-Body Swimsuit Struggles
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
2: Family Nicknames, Feeling Anxious at Parties and Mulching Your Borders!
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hum...
1: Introducing... Dig It
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...