Summary
Overview
Jo and Zoe reunite for another warm and personal episode of Dig It, balancing heartfelt moments with their signature humor. They introduce listeners to Goose, Jo's adorable new Australian Labradoodle puppy, discuss their weekend marathon watching experiences, share gardening updates from their increasingly active gardens, and dive into body image reflections, reality TV drama, and music recommendations. The episode captures their genuine friendship while touching on themes of aging, purpose, loss, and the simple joys of gardening and music.
Meet Goose: The Podcast Therapy Dog
Jo introduces the Dig It community to Goose, her week-old Australian Labradoodle puppy who has already become the podcast's unofficial therapy dog. She describes his puppy emoji-like appearance, incredibly soft ears, and how he's settling into the Wiley household alongside the other animals. The conversation captures the early days of puppy ownership, including Goose's newfound passion for digging in the garden and Jo's concerns about toxic plants.
- Goose is a new Australian Labradoodle puppy in the Wiley household, technically called 'red' in color
- The production team's faces light up when Goose appears on screen, creating a calming effect
- Django the older dog is still adjusting but was found sharing his bed corner with Goose
- Goose has turned out to be a serious digger, raising concerns about toxic plants like euphorbias and tulips
- Jo discovered lavender is only toxic to dogs if they ingest large amounts
" His ears, I can't get enough of touching his ears. I like, you know, silky Spaniel's ears. And he's just, he's really beautiful. "
" I've never had a dog get involved in my gardening before. He's a proper digger. A digger by name, a digger by nature. "
London Marathon Emotions and Inspiring Stories
Zoe shares her deeply emotional experience following friends running the London Marathon while doing her own marathon gardening session. She describes crying as each friend crossed the finish line and being moved by the incredible stories of participants, from Sebastian Coe's sub-two-hour historic run to Jordan Adams carrying a fridge to raise dementia awareness. The discussion celebrates the human spirit and the power of purpose that drives people to achieve extraordinary feats.
- Sebastian Coe made history with a sub-two-hour marathon, looking effortless while achieving what was thought impossible
- Jordan Adams ran carrying a fridge to raise awareness for FTD (early-onset dementia) that affects him and his brother
- Matt Hampson, paralyzed from the neck down and on a ventilator, completed the marathon with his team and jockey AP McCoy
- Sophie Rayworth noted that the body is far more capable than we think - it's the mind that needs focus and purpose
- Friends Patrick and Mike 'smashed it' running for charities meaningful to them
" People are so brave and so incredible and they do so much to help other people. This is what happens when I watch the marathon. I just get an absolute tear. "
" The body is so much more capable and it's the mind you just have to get your mind going fix on something and devote yourself to it and when you have that purpose you can do it. "
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