Summary
Overview
Zoe Ball and Joe Wiley reunite for their first episode of 2025, sharing hilarious holiday stories including Zoe's daughter calling her 'Joe' in her sleep, their sold-out Sheffield live show announcement, and responding to listener messages about everything from cock rings to workplace poo disasters. They tackle questions about Dry January, shared holiday property etiquette, and share an unforgettable story from a listener's first day at work.
Christmas Cards and Holiday Mishaps
The hosts express gratitude for the thoughtful Christmas cards sent by listeners, describing them as stylish and creative with garden and outdoor themes. Zoe shares two amusing holiday moments: her daughter Coco waking her at 3am to check if she was okay but calling her 'Joe' instead of 'mum,' and multiple people at her brother's pub mistaking her for Joe Wiley while she stood next to her famous father Johnny Ball.
- Hosts thank diggers for thoughtful and creative Christmas cards that decorated their homes
- Zoe's daughter Coco called her 'Zoe' instead of 'mum' when checking on her at 3am
- Multiple pub-goers mistook Zoe for Joe Wiley on Christmas Eve, even with Johnny Ball standing nearby
" You called me Zoe last night. No I'm sure I didn't. I mean you did even our own children. "
" Three people one after the other were like hi Joe hi Joe Wiley Joe Wiley's in the bar. I was just like yes it's me I am Joe Wiley. "
Diggers in Labour and Live Show Announcement
A delightful revelation emerges that a woman in labour chose to listen to Dig It during childbirth, finding it calm and reassuring. The hosts announce their Sheffield Crucible show has completely sold out, expressing excitement about meeting diggers in person at the Crossed Wires Festival in July. They humorously acknowledge they haven't yet planned what they'll actually do during the live performance.
- A midwife friend revealed someone listened to Dig It podcast while in labour, finding it calming
- Sheffield Crucible live show at Crossed Wires Festival has sold out all tickets
- Live show scheduled for July 2025 with plans still being developed
" She was saying how someone came in and they were in labor and they chose to listen to in their labor the dig it podcast. "
" Somebody somewhere in years to come will be like, I was born to the voice of Joe Wiley. And Zoe Ball. "
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