Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball

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. They ask the Minister and Mariella what the government is doing to shine a light on women’s health, whether enough is being done to support menopausal women in the workplace and for their must-watch TV shows in Crate Digging. Hear the person behind the politician in this episode not to be missed.

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This episode is brought to you by White Stuff, La Roche-Posay, Arla B.O.B, Bupa, Bloom + Wild, Zenidog and Panda London:

🍂 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. 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

💐 Bloom & Wild — Looking for a thoughtful gift? Bloom & Wild has so muchhttps://tinyurl.com/ptyfs6cc 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.

🐕 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.

CREDITS

Exec Producers: Sam Michell

Producer: Harriet Thurley

Assistant Producer: Eve Jones

Technical Producer: Dan Moss & Oliver Geraghty

Video Editors: Dan Moss and Jack Whiteside

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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/

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

This episode is brought to you by Ancient + Brave, Costa Coffee At Home, Bloom & Wild and Starling.

🌿 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.

☕ Costa Coffee at Home — Start your morning with the same great Costa taste you know and love, now in your own mug at home. Costa's new Everyday Instant Coffee is inspired by their iconic Mocha Italia blend and comes in three varieties: Smooth, Intense and Decaf. Available in selected large format supermarkets across the UK, subject to availability.

💐 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.

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.

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.

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📱Or send us a DM on Instagram @DigItPod 

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

This episode is brought to you by Starling, Ancient + Brave, Costa Coffee at Home and Bloom & Wild.

💐 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.

☕ Costa Coffee at Home — Start your morning with the same great Costa taste you know and love, now in your own mug at home. Costa's new Everyday Instant Coffee is inspired by their iconic Mocha Italia blend and comes in three varieties: Smooth, Intense and Decaf. Available in selected large format supermarkets across the UK, subject to availability.

📱 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.

🌿 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 & Oliver Geraghty

Video Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 

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💬 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 Starling, Ancient + Brave, Bloom & Wild and Costa Coffee.

CREDITS

Exec Producer: Sam Michell 

Producer: Harriet Thurley

Assistant Producer: Eve Jones

Technical Producer: Dan Moss & Oliver Geraghty

Video Editors: Dan Moss and Jack Whiteside 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. For more information, go to: https://www.anastacia.com/

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📱 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 and Costa Coffee. 

📱 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.

🌿 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.

☕ Costa Coffee at Home — Start your morning with the same great Costa taste you know and love, now in your own mug at home. Costa's new Everyday Instant Coffee is inspired by their iconic Mocha Italia blend and comes in three varieties: Smooth, Intense and Decaf. Available in selected large format supermarkets across the UK, subject to availability.

CREDITS

Exec Producers: Jonathan O’Sullivan & Sam Michell

Producer: Harriet Thurley 

Assistant Producer: Lucie Richardson

Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty & Dan Moss 

Video Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.