We continue with little Josie growing, and Lego continuing to uhhh...Lego. This time with the kids at the zoo! We get another appearance of the Cracker Jack cosplay, hopefully not the last. In our Dig, we get into one of the numerous Billy G's. We are slowly covering all of the Grahams, Billy maybe Teddy. (I love teddy grahams!) We explore his Revi…

We get to see a gaggle of Joshes, we meet more extended family, and we learn that "Duggar Time" is between 60 and 180 minutes!! In this week's Dig, we examine the Columbine shooting and how Evangelical groups used it to their advantage. Digging the Vibes? Want to get ad-free episodes? Like Bonus Content? Dig on over to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/…

We Get To Recap Little Josie's Journey And See The Family Make Arrangements To Get Her Oxygen And Keep Monitoring Her Vitals. Well, The Older Girls Making Arrangements. It Was A Double Length Episode With A Lot Of Recapping. In Our Digg, We Explore IBLP Literature On How To Make Sound Medical Decisions, According To Old Billy G. We're Just Chill Ma…

We roll along the wagon train of getting the brood to actually do things again. They get carsick, watch some relatively defrauding dancing, and get to work some metal. The choice of activity at the Iron Works was very thoughtful and kind. We finish the Dig on The Passion of the Christ and get to ole JC (actor), the creative and targeted marketing, …

Want to see a bunch of folks in non-hiking gear, hike up a big mountain? Well do we have an episode for you! We watch as Lego and the brood get real outdoors-y. Michelle got to get out of it to spend time with Josie. On the 20 year anniversary of the movie, The Passion of the Christ, we explore the movie, the BTS, and some of the people around it. …

I've said before that in comedy its funny when you set up a premise and then destroy that premise. Not so much in reality tv shows about controlling religious groups and a lot of kids. Famy and Anna say they are going to knit or crochet booties for Josie, and then proceed to spend a whole episode doing...not that at all. We Dig into Hobby Lobby's c…

Join us as we get a return of the Bates clan to the show! Lots of denim skirts, but unfortunately, no Kass-uh-dee-uz. We digg into the IBLP Levels of Friendship. I hope Whitney lets me up to level 2 or 3! Like what you hear? Want to hear some ad-free episodes? Dig on over to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug Enjoy our episode visuals and…

The Brood decides to eat out in public at a favorite of *gasp!!!* Bill Clinton! Jana and Jill get a view of their future job when they go visit Josie in the hospital. To pay off our Dig cliffhanger last week, we present what Tim is calling Jesus Camp 2 : Electric Boogaloo. We continue on and explore some themes throughout the documentary, the react…

We're still hanging in Little Rock and we see the Duggars, "answering" phones during a telethon for the Children's Hospital. We also watch as "Kitten" is looking a little closer to being able to head home. In part 1 of a split Dig, we examine the documentary "Jesus Camp" and Tim gets emotional in this one...rare occurrence, right? In our Digging on…

Join us as we they are scraping the barrel on content while the clan is away from the Tator Tot Mansion. In the Dig, we explore how controlling systems have lead to inaction in getting people the help they need when it comes to mental illness and abuse. We explore these parallels with yet ANOTHER Josh. We dig on local business and some more gems fr…

Join us as we watch the Duggirls get a break with a little trip home. But in order to get a break from child raising and taking care of a historic house, they must sacrifice their gut health with a cheese filled dinner at the Pest nest. In our Dig, we focus on Billy G (not my lover). We look at his childhood, and how the word “spectacular,” and bei…

In our recap, we explore some Hanny Moments while the Duggars take a trip to the park. Later, in a big milestone since her birth, Cannon gets to hold Josie for the first time.In the Dig, we explore a Wisdom Booklet and the supplementary curriculum they use. We are digging on Lake Street Dive and some pet Parent Lingo. Like what you hear? Would you …

Join us as we watch a, pretty old-reality-tv episode. We watch the Duggars, just do stuff. Our girl, Johannah is a little afraid of what’s under the sea. In the Dig, we look at the dangerous precipice of black-and-white thinking and Bill G’s very specific teachings on it. We explore the challenge of such a close minded thinking process. We dig on t…

Welcome aboard, the Blood Vessel (Venture Brothers reference). We show the Dugggirls going with Lego to donate blood, as Grandma maintains a historic home and all the littles. Lots of preparations for eating with a trip to the grocery store and baby Josie gets a feeding tube. In our Dig, we explore the complicated Jehovah's Witness blood policy. Bu…

Welcome back from the Holiday Break. Hope you had a wonderful Toyotathon! Enjoy the Inception and (maybe) end of a segment called "What We're Harpin' On". The place for your hot, Duggar-related Harp News. In the episode recap, we watch the brood invade a historic house. In our Dig, we look at the Arkansas Birth Control Movement and the Specific, Av…

We're here with a bonus episode! Over on buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug , we drop bonus episode and posts that we call Pickles. Here's a sneak preview of this content for everyone. It's our recap, post-holiday to get us back into the groove. Enjoy!

Let's get it out of the way. There is way too much Pest in this one, folks. We had a good half season where we didn't have to watch him try to lead a show like dear ole, Lego Hair. No Fank You. In the Dig, we examine the "War On Christmas" and its origins. How it, oddly, involves early days of Amazon, and join us as we push out the good vibes in Wh…

Join us as we watch a Christmas episode. The family is split between being with Josie in Little Rock and the rest of the brood back at the Tater Tot Mansion. Cannon tells us that with Christmas, the kids have more work. They always have all the work, what's the difference?! In our Dig, we look into what ole Billy G tells his followers about gallsto…

Episode 70 - Uuuuuhhh...yeahAaaaaaaaannnnnnnnddddddd.......We're Back!!! Welcome to our Season 4 kickoff. Reap the rewards of the Duggars bigger budget!Better intro cards, Check! Better backgrounds for talking heads, Check! New bingo cards, Check! We recount the special that showcases the birth of Josie. We, unfortunately, get 110 percent more Pest…

Join us as Season 3 comes to a close. We give our State of the Pod, talk about Tim's utter dominance when it comes to the Bingo 3-peat, and we answer some of your hottest submitted questions. It's been an amazing season for growth and we thank you all for grabbing your shovels and hard hats to join us on this Dig. Like what you hear? Would you like…

Here we are! We've reached the end of season 3! Usually a season ending episode would have a lot more fanfare, but its a little anti-climatic. We watch as the behind the camera crew gets a little bit of facetime and we learn the seedy rumors about "Frana". In an absolutely epic Digg, we learn about what was the catalyst for the satanic panic. Get W…

We get right down to the Bates and a cast of (seemingly) thousands, trying to finish their house. Watch as the Bates kids get their Volunteer Firefighter on. Yearn for some delicious, Southern cooking (boiled hot dogs). See Erin Bates slamming those ivories as volunteer labor tries to build her new house around her! Sorry Folks, no Kass-uh-dee-yuz …

We haven't seen the Bates in a while. That bingo square was getting a little lonely. We join the Duggars as they are on the road, stopping in Pigeon Forge. We get to see Jessa celebrate her birthday with a light spa day with her sisters. We get the first Dug-girls talking head and watch as the Bates drop, almost, 3K on groceries since they will be …

****Disclaimer**** We have a new laptop that we are trying to iron out the recording details with. We know that the sound will be a little different but we are still working. Join us for a long episode of us watching people meander and look at stuff, lol. In the Night Dig (Tim and Whitney in the morning....Nights) Community Reference. We explore so…

Our schedules were all messed up this week but join us as we have a Frankenstein'ed together episode with 3 different story lines, but not a lot going on. Witness the majesty of Tim's 2nd (supposedly 3rd) Bingo!!!! We do our first Dig chosen by our supporters, the history of TLC. Join us for a dig full of comedy, Home Improvement, and Dog the Bount…

Join us in a jump for Joy! Its not dancing, dammit! We watch as that sweet TLC money lets Joy get multiple festivities for her birthday. Revel in the inappropriate attire! Go Mad over some pizza! Watch the 00's-eriffic purse she gets! We also Dig into the second half of "Counting the Cost" and really get to the bottom of how Lego Hair is not just a…

Join us as the our girl, Jill goes to babysit and the family attends an ostrich...uh...meeting at best. Other than that its pretty quiet in Duggar-world...NO! WAIT! Jill's book is out!!! This is not a drill, Diggers! Whit and I revisit the first half of "Counting the Cost". Revel in Simpsons references, the game: Dream Phone, and feel the excitemen…

Come along with us to beautiful Branson, Missouri! (Not Bronson, Missouri) We watch the Duggar clan get to "perform" in the Noah's Ark Musical. They won't even let CinderJana perform without a baby in her arms! In our Dig we discover how Character Worst! I mean First! wormed its way into the education systems of certain IBLP friendly states in the …

Running in Jeans. That's the through line of this whole episode. Running in Jeans. Running is a struggle enough, but now they're trying to do it in jeans??? Yeesh! Watch the Duggars surrounded by tons of defrauding attire. The family gets a couple good roasts off of Lego Hair. Gasp in horror as Lego high fives a woman in a sports bra!!! In our Dig …

Join us for the first Duggar Q and A episode! See the immense new intro/jingle budget! See someone finally ask about their TV hypocrisy. Enjoy Duggarsplaining : the episode! In the Dig we look at a development for IBLP that goes in so many different random directions. Russia. Sanitizing for Secularism. A New Approach to Business. This will set the …

We watch the Duggars get down on the farm! Watch Jinn-ifer tell a Pony "Ooh, gurl, bye." Watch the Tractor Train of Duggars head to the petting zoo. Watch some epic, pony side-eye. In one of my favorite Digs, we explore all of the Turmoil in the Toybox, and how Phil Phillips works through his hatred of He-man and his unresolved feelings about Smurf…

We have the 1st Duggar Grandchild folks!!! Enjoy the nostalgia-hued baby shower, Witness Lego Hair having to parent...again. Watch as Pajama totally outbirths her own mother-in-law (at least for 1 episode). This was another double length special, so no Dig this week, but you will get to hear how a 1990's Crockpot keeps Whitney up at night. Feel fre…

Join us as we get to visit tight lipped Dr. Sarver for a double date with Lego, Cannon, Pajama, and Pest. We also explore Lego Hair having to actually watch and provide for his children for one of the rare times. The Girls go to a baby shopping free for all and Cannon, still doesn't have to do any of the work. In the Dig, we go on a journey through…

It's time for a special!!! (Deanna style with the exclamation points) We watch Lego Hair reenact his super unique proposal...over and over...and over. Watch Duct Tape and the Duggirls do the real work for this vow "removal". Watch as Cannon gets grilled to remember anything she can about all of her kids. Due to the double length episode, we are ski…

What's up, fellow Diggers! Join us as we watch the Duggars renew vows, modest-fy a crazy expensive dress, and watch as Lego Hair doesn't have any idea how long anything actually takes. In the Dig we explore the whole whirlwind romance of Lego Hair and Baby Cannon. It's hot in Arizona and I'm happy our mics didn't melt while we recorded! Feel free t…

GASP!!! We've run out of Grandchildren to name the episodes after! In this episode we relive the Duggars getting to hang out with children from outside their home! We watch in horror, as the Duggars think its a great idea to take a teenaged Jana to Weight Watchers, that's developing a healthy young lady. S/ At least our girl, Johannah gets a little…

The Clarks are back, no banjo. Watch as concrete gets laid out, and Lego Hair makes (to be fair) a pretty fun looking slip n' slide. He did it with a not used hose!!! The horror! In the Dig, we get into Jinger's book and look forward to Jill's as well. Spoiler alert: The Cannon is Reloaded, boys and girls. Feel free to buy us a pickle, (maybe even …

Have you ever wanted to watch an awkward, oversized family play a game for the first time? Well you're in luck! See James-y Bug get his birthday activity. Watch Cannon's era-appropriate puka shell necklace! Watch Lego Hair, not buy something used and save the difference! In the Dig, we explore the very, complicated and drawn out relationship of Fam…

The Duggars are finishing up their David Barton fueled trip to DC. We watch as the Duggars are starting to get noticed out in the wild. They get put into a "fish out of water" situation and the older Dug-gals cannot help themselves to even try to be tolerant of other cultures. In the Dig, we explore Bill Gothard and their beliefs on Politics and Go…

Some New Yorkers assume the Duggars are "degens from upcountry". Some people assume they're Amish. They're not. Watch the Duggars meet some Amish, join them for a meal, Yoder Yoder Yoder. In the Dig, we explore David Barton's beliefs, and how some of the Founding Fathers and Dolly all combine into a fascinating narrative. Feel free to buy us a pick…

Finally! Some actual content! We're over watching people watch others work. Enjoy the brood be the special guest of a sport they don't watch and don't understand. We get a glimpse of the Duggar's favorite sport : broomball. We dig into Pat Robertson, his family background, his wife, Dee Dee (get out of my laboratory) and all the political ins and o…

Watch as TLC tries to make content out of a third straight episode of people watching other people work. That's really all that happened in the Duggarsphere this week....No It's Not!!! What the What?! Whit Digs in to the "Shiny Happy People" docuseries and we explore our thoughts and welcome any new Snarkers to the dig. Feel free to buy us a pickle…

Whoa! Such strong language in the title this week! Join us as we watch the episode, BC watches the kids, we watch the kids play in dirt, the middle kids watch the adults do stuff. There's a whole lot of watching in this episode. In the Deep Dive, Whitney tells the tale of the Wilson family (or the Clark's according to her) We see how their Mother's…

This episode sees the return of the Bates! We watch as the Duggars take their circus on the road to good ole Tennessee. Watch the add-on to the house and they almost disregard what the mother wants! Watch Satan, potentially sitting on a tack! Ouch! Watch the absurd amount of hey-heys! In the Deep Dive, we explore Gil Bates and how he loves to spin …

Join us as the Duggars get, yet another, experience that they lack the context or interest to enjoy. See our girl, Dolly! Listen as Famy...doesn't really fame. Sorry Michelle, you have as little an understanding who Dolly is, as your kids. In our deep dive we get into Dolly and the amazing things she has done for the world. Her incredible mindset o…

See the Duggars in Dixie! Enjoy the impressive Duggar Time! Listen how Lego Hair has no respect for other folk's time! Enjoy seeing the Duggar's rolling down a hill. In the Deep Dive, we get to know more about a moral, antagonist to Bill Gothard, Tony. Or as he has been epically nicknamed, The Agent. Its so cool. Feel Free to buy us a pickle (even …

For those...out at, Fort Rock! We Salute You! (AC DC Reference)! Join us as the Duggar Daughters take a highly anticipated(debatable) campout trip with their father! See the first BINGO of our new season! See Bugs on the Ceiling! See Lego Hair ride a...Good...Horse! In our deep dive we do a rewatch of an episode of "World's Strictest Parents" with …

We are back after our interseason break. Join us as we watch Famy Fame, while shopping used baby clothing! Realize that your wardrobe is lacking with no Big Black Skirt! Enjoy the debut of the Bingo card! We explore Pest and Anna doing their Gender Reveal on the Today Show. We watch Anna switch to her Black Skirt Affair wardrobe and hit the Big App…

We had enough questions from our users that we are back for a part 2! We dig into having children, the end of the Kosher Event "Labelgate" and feelings on creating content in the weird internet landscape of today. This was a fun way to end Season 2. We are going to take the next 2 weeks off as our normal interseason break, but we are going to drop …

Welcome to our Season 2 "State of the Pod" Episode. We explore Tim's work drama, Mildred's Toy Preferences and when Whitney coerced her Father into Ironing while pissed off. We talk future developments for the pod and allusions to some special new listener opportunities. Feel Free to buy us a pickle...or a coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/diggi…