Just a few months after her surprise departure from BBC Radio 2, Jo Whiley is back on the road with Zee Ball on a brand-new project.
A new podcast has been produced by Zoe Ball and Jo Whiley in a collaboration. The new project, which promises to be a “warm and welcoming conversation with old mates,” has the voices of Radio 2 legends joined forces.
In their conversation about raising a family, careers, aging, and living well, the pair are fronting a special podcast with “heartfelt and unfiltered conversations.” Each episode will have two episodes, along with special content for subscribers.
Zoe said of their new project: “I’m so super-excited to dive into the world of podcasting with my girl Jo, I’ve got so much love and respect for her – she’s been a true lifeline. Our friendship goes back 30 years, to our days on The Word and The Big Breakfast.
We’ve grown up together, both professionally and personally, with our listeners. The episode is about two mates who, unfiltered and at full volume, become famous for their regular catch-ups and talk life. We’re chatting about our week, wild children, aging, what’s for dinner, digging (literally), music obsessions, grief, and everything in between.
No scripts, no gloss, just real talk, real laughs, and some gorgeous mayhem, she continued with their exciting new adventure. Please be patient because we’ll also be responding to your questions. It will be fantastic.
Jo continued, “I’ve been a part of some amazing duos over the years, but I’m not sure any will quite match this new adventure. It’s SO exciting to start a podcast with Zoe, one of my oldest broadcasting friends (and, let’s face it, doppelganger).
The program will bring us much closer to the listeners and fans who have made our careers so special over the past 30 years, and it will open a world of conversation on subjects we don’t typically discuss on air.
Fans were devastated when Zoe canceled her breakfast show last year. Scott Mills replaced her, but Zoe has since made a comeback and hosts a weekend afternoon show.
Zoe is one of the UK’s most beloved presenters, according to Helen Thomas, head of radio 2, who announced the news in February. “I’m thrilled to announce that she has a new home on Radio 2 on Saturday lunchtimes, plus she’ll be hosting a number of specials for us.
In honor of the anniversary, Samantha Barks, Fleur East, John Newman, Victor Ray, Freya Ridings, and Keala Settle all performed on Zoe’s front of the BBC’s big VE Day concert.
Source: Mirror
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