

Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball
Persephonica
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.
Episodes
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Sep 22, 2025 • 27min
21: DIG IN: “Heartbreak Takes YEARS to Heal”
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 with pastry crust.
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Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Connor Berry and Jack Whiteside
Dig It is a Persephonica production

Sep 17, 2025 • 28min
20: Jay-Z and Beyoncé at a Garden Centre?!
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 welcome Polly Wilkinson (Studio Pollyanna) for September gardening tips.
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GARDENING EXPERT: POLLY WILKINSON
Award-winning garden designer Polly Wilkinson from Studio Pollyanna shows us how dividing plants in September can save money, fill gaps, and keep borders looking their best. Simple, budget-friendly tips that give you free plants for next year.
🌸 Follow Polly on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pollyanna_wilkinson/
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
This episode is brought to you by Ancient + Brave and Airbnb.
💪 Ancient + Brave — Discover the power of creatine, supporting energy, focus, strength, and even brain health. Perfect for midlife wellness as well as fitness, this tasteless powder blends effortlessly into your daily routine. Get 20% off your first order with code DIGIT at ancientandbrave.earth
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CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Connor Berry and Jack Whiteside
Dig It is a Persephonica production

Sep 15, 2025 • 26min
19: Dig In: Solo Parenting, Rogue Hamsters, and a Wedding Gift Dilemma
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 presence really is the present.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
This episode is brought to you by Ancient + Brave and Airbnb.
🌍 Airbnb — Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.co.uk/host/https://www.airbnb.co.uk/host/
🛏 Eight Sleep — Meet the Pod 5 (and Pod Blanket): cool or warm each side, track sleep, and help reduce snoring. Up to £350 off with code DIGIT: https://eightsleep.com/digit
CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Connor Berry and Jack Whiteside
Dig It is a Persephonica production

Sep 10, 2025 • 33min
18: Mum Bum, Celebrity Communes and Burying Jewellery
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 great scone debate, childhood mischief, and Gardener’s World’s Jamie Butterworth on the best bulbs to plant now for a brilliant spring.
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GARDENING EXPERT: JAMIE BUTTERWORTH
Gardener’s World’s Jamie Butterworth joins us with his essential tips on which bulbs to plant this autumn to guarantee a dazzling spring display.
🌱 Buy What Grows Together – https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9780241723074-what-grows-together/
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
This episode is brought to you by Ancient + Brave and Airbnb.
💪 Ancient + Brave — Discover the power of creatine, supporting energy, focus, strength, and even brain health. Perfect for midlife wellness as well as fitness, this tasteless powder blends effortlessly into your daily routine. Get 20% off your first order with code DIGIT at ancientandbrave.earth
🌍 Airbnb — Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.co.uk/host/
CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Connor Berry and Jack Whiteside
Dig It is a Persephonica production

Sep 8, 2025 • 27min
17: DIG IN: Feral Weeing, Grief and Toothbrush Etiquette
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 how clean is your toothbrush?
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
This episode is brought to you by Airbnb and Eight Sleep.
🌍 Airbnb — Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.co.uk/host/
🛏 Eight Sleep — Meet the Pod 5 (and Pod Blanket): cool or warm each side, track sleep, and help reduce snoring. Up to £350 off with code DIGIT: https://eightsleep.com/digit
CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Danny Pape and Jack Whiteside
Dig It is a Persephonica production

Sep 3, 2025 • 38min
16: Weight-Loss Jabs, Coldplay, and the Never-Ending Quest for a Capsule Wardrobe
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 diving into autumn fashion (hello, loafers and capsule wardrobes). Father John Misty, Oasis vinyl and gardening tips from Adam Kirtland (aka View From The Potting Bench) round out a jam-packed episode.
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GARDENING EXPERT: ADAM KIRTLAND
Known online as View From The Potting Bench, Adam Kirtland shares down-to-earth gardening advice, seasonal tips, and inspiration for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
🌱https://www.instagram.com/viewfromthepottingbench/?hl=en
🌱 https://viewfromthepottingbench.substack.com/
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
This episode is brought to you by Airbnb and Ancient + Brave.
🌍 Airbnb — Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.co.uk/host/https://www.airbnb.co.uk/host/
💪 Ancient + Brave — Discover the power of creatine, supporting energy, focus, strength, and even brain health. Perfect for midlife wellness as well as fitness, this tasteless powder blends effortlessly into your daily routine. Get 20% off your first order with code DIGIT at ancientandbrave.earth
CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Danny Pape and Connor Berry
Dig It is a Persephonica production

Sep 1, 2025 • 28min
15: DIG IN: Mum Guilt, Jägerbombs and Imposter Syndrome
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 inner critic and start believing in yourself.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep and Airbnb.
🛏 Eight Sleep — Meet the Pod 5 (and Pod Blanket): cool or warm each side, track sleep, and help reduce snoring. Up to £350 off with code DIGIT: https://eightsleep.com/digit
🌍 Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.co.uk/host/
CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Danny Pape and Connor Berry
Dig It is a Persephonica production

Aug 27, 2025 • 45min
14: Failing Exams, Parenting in the Phone Age and the News No Family Wants
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 sad news from home.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
This episode is brought to you by Ancient + Brave and Airbnb.
🛍Ancient + Brave - Get 20% off your first one-off purchase with the code DIGIT at
👉 ancientandbrave.earth/planet
🌍 Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.co.uk/host/
CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Danny Pape and Connor Berry
Dig It is a Persephonica production

Aug 25, 2025 • 25min
13: DIG IN: Sexy Reindeer, Steel Pants & Tooth Fairy inflation
Jo and Zoe toast the arrival of baby Phoebe and discover the only acceptable use for fridge space — chocolate, cheese and nail polish, obviously. There’s pet drama, favourite childhood toys and Christmas traditions that may or may not involve a sexy reindeer.
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GET EARLY AND AD-FREE EPISODES
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep and Airbnb.
🛏 Eight Sleep — Meet the Pod 5 (and Pod Blanket): cool or warm each side, track sleep, and help reduce snoring. Up to £350 off with code DIGIT: https://eightsleep.com/digit
🌍 Airbnb — Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.co.uk/host/
CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Will Gibson and Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Danny Pape and Connor Berry
Dig It is a Persephonica production

Aug 20, 2025 • 36min
12: Topshop Returns and Jo’s Strictly Come Dancing Ban
Jellyfish stings,multi-generational holiday mishaps, and a crash course in the latest slang (“huzz,” anyone?).
Got something to ask Jo and Zoe? Or a tip to share? Get in touch!
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GARDENING EXPERT: JO THOMPSON
Garden designer Jo Thompson shares her wisdom on how creating smaller gardens can open up new ways to connect with nature and make the most of every space.
🌱 https://www.instagram.com/jothompsongarden/?hl=en
🌱 https://jothompson.substack.com/p/small-garden-design-how-to-create
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
This episode is brought to you by Ancient + Brave and Airbnb.
💪 Ancient + Brave — Discover the power of creatine, supporting energy, focus, strength, and even brain health. Perfect for midlife wellness as well as fitness, this tasteless powder blends effortlessly into your daily routine. Get 20% off your first order with code DIGIT at ancientandbrave.earth
🌍 Airbnb — Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.co.uk/host/
CREDITS
Exec Producer: Jonathan O’Sullivan
Assistant Producer: Eve Jones
Technical Producers: Will Gibson and Oliver Geraghty
Video Editors: Danny Pape and Connor Berry
Dig It is a Persephonica production


