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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 Wednesday on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
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Dig It is a Persephonica production.
New episodes every Monday and Wednesday on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
Send your messages or voicenotes to:
https://wa.me/447477038795
questions@digitpod.co.uk
Find us on social media @digitpod
Dig It is a Persephonica production.
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109: Dig It Live: Celeb Guests, 1,000 Diggers & An On-Stage Rave
5d ago00:44:02Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 them on stage, Gardening with Ish tried to persuade Jo that hanging baskets can be cool and they heard more amazing stories from the audience... including Beverley's biggest lesson in life: always pack your own parachute. Listen or watch now!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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by QVC: 🛍️ QVC — Summer gatherings always seem to end up in the garden, so why not make the space feel extra special? Explore My Garden Escape at www.qvcuk.com and use code QDIGIT for £10 off your first order. Minimum spend applies and full terms are on the QVC website.🌿 A big thank you to Birley Moor Garden Centre for their fantastic plants.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducers: Samantha Psyk & Harriet Thurley Assistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside
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108: DIG IN: Strength Training: Your Hidden Superpower
1w ago00:28:05Tap to summarizeJo 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 demos to future-proof your body with strength training. So if, like Kate, you want to be strong now and capable later, watch or listen today. Whatever your age, it’s never too late to start. Follow Kate on Instagram: @yourfuturefit As a special offer for Dig It viewers and listeners, Kate is offering £20 off the first month of her Lift for Life programme. Find out more and join here: https://kate-oakley.cocoach.site/lift-for-life?promo_code=DIGIT20 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by 🛍️QVC — Summer gatherings always seem to end up in the garden, so why not make the space feel extra special? Explore My Garden Escape at www.qvcuk.com and use code QDIGIT for £10 off your first order. Minimum spend applies and full terms are on the QVC website.🍅 Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference — Summer dinners don’t need to be complicated when the ingredients are doing all the hard work. Whether it’s a quick midweek supper or friends in the garden, a few great ingredients can transform the whole meal. Available in selected stores and online.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducers: Harriet Thurley & Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside
Transcribe →107: Zoe's Big News & Buried Sausage Spells
2w ago00:44:07Tap to summarizeCongratulations 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 felt walking on stage to 20,000 fans at the Isle of Wight Festival. Plus, after Zoe had the time of her life at Harry Styles' concert, we're asking where you stand on this Digger dilemma: Should gigs have a 'no phone' policy? Watch or listen now.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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by: 🩲 Stripe & Stare - Stripe & Stare’s super-soft knickers, sleepwear and everyday essentials are made from breathable natural fibres sourced from responsibly grown trees, with beautiful colours and styles designed for all-day comfort. Use code DIG20 at Stripe & Stare for 20% off your order. https://stripeandstare.com/🛍️QVC — Summer gatherings always seem to end up in the garden, so why not make the space feel extra special? Explore My Garden Escape at www.qvcuk.com and use code QDIGIT for £10 off your first order. Minimum spend applies and full terms are on the QVC website.🍓 Belvoir Farm - Made with real fruit juices, real flowers and natural ingredients, Belvoir Farm drinks contain no artificial sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives. Enjoy them chilled from the fridge for the freshest flavour. Available in major supermarkets nationwide. https://belvoirfarm.co.uk/ 🍅 Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference — Summer dinners don’t need to be complicated when the ingredients are doing all the hard work. Whether it’s a quick midweek supper or friends in the garden, a few great ingredients can transform the whole meal. Available in selected stores and online.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Harriet Thurley & Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside
Transcribe →106: DIG IN: Emotional Plant Attachment and Online Shopping Disasters
2w ago00:30:55Tap to summarizeIt’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 with you when you move house? Also…online shopping disasters and when the bins become a relationship ender!For early & ad-free episodes, why not become a member of The Potting Shed! https://digit.supportingcast.fm/ And for even more Dig It, subscribe to our Substack for free! https://digitpod.substack.com/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aAM7UmcDgz0 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by 🍓 Belvoir Farm - Made with real fruit juices, real flowers and natural ingredients, Belvoir Farm drinks contain no artificial sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives. Enjoy them chilled from the fridge for the freshest flavour. Available in major supermarkets nationwide. https://belvoirfarm.co.uk/ 🍅 Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference — Summer dinners don’t need to be complicated when the ingredients are doing all the hard work. Whether it’s a quick midweek supper or friends in the garden, a few great ingredients can transform the whole meal. Available in selected stores and online.📱 EE Get the edge with 5G+ on EE, the UK’s best network – search EE Best Network to find out more and check availability in your area.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducers: Harriet Thurley & Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside
Transcribe →105: Condom Shoes & Yacht Rock Summer
3w ago00:37:56Tap to summarizeWho'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 Sue Sylvester era. Watch or listen now.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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by EE, Sainsbury’s and Belvoir Farm 📱 EE Get the edge with 5G+ on EE, the UK’s best network – search EE Best Network to find out more and check availability in your area.🍅 Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference — Summer dinners don’t need to be complicated when the ingredients are doing all the hard work. Whether it’s a quick midweek supper or friends in the garden, a few great ingredients can transform the whole meal. Available in selected stores and online.🍓 Belvoir Farm - Made with real fruit juices, real flowers and natural ingredients, Belvoir Farm drinks contain no artificial sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives. Enjoy them chilled from the fridge for the freshest flavour. Available in major supermarkets nationwide. https://belvoirfarm.co.uk/ CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Harriet Thurley & Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside
Transcribe →104: A Clitoral Cock-Up
3w ago00:32:40Tap to summarizeZoe & 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 analysis, and quite possibly the funniest word mix-up ever…!Here’s the Rant Hotline for all your pet peeves: 07477 038795Become a member of The Potting Shed for early & ad-free episodes! https://digit.supportingcast.fm/ For even more Dig It, subscribe to our Substack for free! https://digitpod.substack.com/ You can find out more about Dream Psychologist Ian Wallace who features in this episode at https://ianwallacedreams.com/ 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/447477038795Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/nDEoRw3dfA0 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by: 🍓 Belvoir Farm - Made with real fruit juices, real flowers and natural ingredients, Belvoir Farm drinks contain no artificial sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives. Enjoy them chilled from the fridge for the freshest flavour. Available in major supermarkets nationwide. https://belvoirfarm.co.uk/ 🛍️QVC — Summer gatherings always seem to end up in the garden, so why not make the space feel extra special? Explore My Garden Escape at www.qvcuk.com and use code QDIGIT for £10 off your first order. Minimum spend applies and full terms are on the QVC website.🩲 Stripe & Stare - Stripe & Stare’s super-soft knickers, sleepwear and everyday essentials are made from breathable natural fibres sourced from responsibly grown trees, with beautiful colours and styles designed for all-day comfort. Use code DIG20 at Stripe & Stare for 20% off your order. https://stripeandstare.com/CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Samantha Psyk & Harriet ThurleyAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Cameron Laird & Lottie Steele
Transcribe →103: Phone Addiction, Chatty Cats, & Shady Gardens
4w ago00:42:34Tap to summarizeDavid 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. Plus shady planting tips, Harry Styles plans and why Wilbur is currently all head and tail.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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by Belvoir Farm, QVC and EE.🍓 Belvoir Farm - Made with real fruit juices, real flowers and natural ingredients, Belvoir Farm drinks contain no artificial sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives. Enjoy them chilled from the fridge for the freshest flavour. Available in major supermarkets nationwide. https://belvoirfarm.co.uk/ 🛍️QVC — Summer gatherings always seem to end up in the garden, so why not make the space feel extra special? Explore My Garden Escape at www.qvcuk.com and use code QDIGIT for £10 off your first order. Minimum spend applies and full terms are on the QVC website.📱 EE Get the edge with 5G+ on EE, the UK’s best network – search EE Best Network to find out more and check availability in your area.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Harriet Thurley & Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside
Transcribe →102: DIG IN: HRT Frustrations, Pizza Wars and Poo Bag Etiquette
4w ago00:36:19Tap to summarizeJo 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 week - what's going on with poo bags hanging on trees?!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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by Belvoir Farm, Stripe & Stare, and Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference.🍓 Belvoir Farm - Made with real fruit juices, real flowers and natural ingredients, Belvoir Farm drinks contain no artificial sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives. Enjoy them chilled from the fridge for the freshest flavour. Available in major supermarkets nationwide. https://belvoirfarm.co.uk/ 🛍️QVC — Summer gatherings always seem to end up in the garden, so why not make the space feel extra special? Explore My Garden Escape at www.qvcuk.com and use code QDIGIT for £10 off your first order. Minimum spend applies and full terms are on the QVC website.🩲 Stripe & Stare - Stripe & Stare’s super-soft knickers, sleepwear and everyday essentials are made from breathable natural fibres sourced from responsibly grown trees, with beautiful colours and styles designed for all-day comfort. Use code DIG20 at Stripe & Stare for 20% off your order. https://stripeandstare.com/🍅 Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference — Summer dinners don’t need to be complicated when the ingredients are doing all the hard work. Whether it’s a quick midweek supper or friends in the garden, a few great ingredients can transform the whole meal. Available in selected stores and online.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducers: Harriet Thurley & Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside
Transcribe →101: Solo Holidays, Sore Bones and Freaky Dreams
Jun 1000:48:31Tap to summarizeZoe 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 routines and aching joints!Watch or listen now. 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by:🍓 Belvoir Farm - Made with real fruit juices, real flowers and natural ingredients, Belvoir Farm drinks contain no artificial sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives. Enjoy them chilled from the fridge for the freshest flavour. Available in major supermarkets nationwide. https://belvoirfarm.co.uk/ 🛍️QVC — Summer gatherings always seem to end up in the garden, so why not make the space feel extra special? Explore My Garden Escape at www.qvcuk.com and use code QDIGIT for £10 off your first order. Minimum spend applies and full terms are on the QVC website.🩲 Stripe & Stare - Stripe & Stare’s super-soft knickers, sleepwear and everyday essentials are made from breathable natural fibres sourced from responsibly grown trees, with beautiful colours and styles designed for all-day comfort. Use code DIG20 at Stripe & Stare for 20% off your order. https://stripeandstare.com/CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducer: Harriet Thurley & Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside
Transcribe →100: DIG IN: Zoe’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ Journey
Jun 800:32:23Tap to summarizeAfter 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 comments on appropriate wedding presents, embarrassing parental moments, and why no one seems to know how to use a food waste bin.Subscribe to our substack for free: https://digitpod.substack.com/ 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/447477038795SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by EE and Sainsbury’s📱 EE Get the edge with 5G+ on EE, the UK’s best network – search EE Best Network to find out more and check availability in your area.🍅 Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference — Summer dinners don’t need to be complicated when the ingredients are doing all the hard work. Whether it’s a quick midweek supper or friends in the garden, a few great ingredients can transform the whole meal. Available in selected stores and online.CREDITSExec Producer: Jonathan O’SullivanProducers: Harriet Thurley & Samantha PsykAssistant Producer: Eve JonesTechnical Producer: Oliver GeraghtyVideo Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside
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