Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball

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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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.

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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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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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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.

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 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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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

This episode is brought to you by Starling and Ancient + Brave:

📱 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 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

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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 about Karen’s work on her website - https://karendohertycoaching.co.uk/about/

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

This episode is brought to you by 

📱 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: Jonathan O’Sullivan

Producer: Harriet Thurley & Samantha Psyk

Assistant Producer: Eve Jones & Lucie Richardson

Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty

Video Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside

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

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.

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📱 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.

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🌿 Ancient + Brave — Support your skin, joints, bones and overall wellbeing with Ancient + Brave's responsibly sourced collagen. Head to ancientandbrave.earth/planet and use code DIGIT for 20% off your order.

CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan

Producer: Harriet Thurley

Assistant Producer: Eve Jones

Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty

Video Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside 

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

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!?

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

This episode is brought to you by L'Oréal Paris, Starling and Panda London.

💄L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm - Ready for a new era of foundation? Discover your perfect shade of the New L'Oréal Paris True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm online or at your nearest Boots or Superdrug counter.

📱 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.

🐼 Panda London — Make hot nights more comfortable with Panda London’s beautifully soft, breathable and thermoregulating bamboo bedding. Head to pandalondon.com and spend over £50 to receive a free Bamboo Eye Mask with your order using code DIGIT.

CREDITS

Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan

Producer: Harriet Thurley 

Assistant Producer: Eve Jones

Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty

Video Editors: Cameron Laird and Jack Whiteside 

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