Broadcasters Zoe Ball and Jo Whiley are stepping into the world of podcasting together for the very first time.
The pair are joining forces with award-winning production company Persephonica for a brand-new series launching this summer.
Best friends for nearly three decades, Zoe and Jo promise to share unfiltered and heartfelt conversations about the messy and beautiful reality of living well.
Their chats will include topics such as family life, gardening, home improvements, careers, healthy habits and the ups and downs of ageing — all recorded as if listeners are right there with them at the kitchen table.
The new podcast will aim to strengthen their bond with listeners who have grown up alongside them through countless radio shows and television appearances.
As Jo Whiley puts it: “I’ve been part of some amazing duos over the years, but I’m not sure any will quite compare to this new adventure.
“The show will open a world of conversation on topics we don’t normally discuss on air and, importantly, will bring us much closer to the listeners and fans who have made our careers so special over the last 30 years.”
Zoe Ball adds: “I’m so super-excited to dive into the world of podcasting with my girl Jo. Our friendship goes back 30 years, to our days on The Word and The Big Breakfast.
“We’ve grown up together, personally and professionally, along with our listeners. The show is what happens when two mates hit record on their regular catch-ups — no scripts, no gloss, just real talk, real laughs and a bit of beautiful mayhem.”
Fiona Hanlon, Managing Director at Persephonica, says: “Jo and Zoe aren’t just two of the best broadcasters this country has ever produced — they’ve been part of the fabric of our lives. We’re going to learn, laugh and probably cry a lot together over the coming months and years!”
The as yet untitled podcast will release two new episodes each week with occasional special guests and extra content for subscribers. The show will also be fully visualised on YouTube.
More details will be announced soon, with the podcast available on all platforms from mid-July.
