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Digging Up the Duggars

Digging Up the Duggars

We're taking it allll the way back to the very first Discovery special. A rewatch for me (Whitney) and a side-eyed first watch for me (Tim). In light of some...uh...legal happenings, we look back from the beginnings of this saga to catch the cringe, the red flags, and the tater tot casserole.

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  • S7 · E194
    Thursday · 1 hr 55 min

    Episode 194 - Serpentine, Patty! Serpentine!

    We all know Lego Hair is the epitome of buffoonery and incompetence, but he is in rare form in this episode. Even Cannon pulled out her rare, high pitched annoyed voice. Meanwhile, Pest and Anna visit her family, giving Josh and David the opportunity to engage in more competition and… other things. We lean into the spooky season and dig into, "A Thief in the Night", the classic Christian horror/rapture film that terrified a young Baby Cannon. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S7 · E193
    October 15 · 1 hr 49 min

    Episode 193 - Hot Garbage at Proverbs

    The producers really ramped up the drama in this one when Pest and Anna confer with Lego and Cannon about a potential move out of state, for a job. Later, the brood goes to collect Joe from his ALERT graduation. In our Dig, we go through the most exciting competition you could imagine: the National Bible Bee! How do you get kids/teenagers excited about religion? Rote memorization (and its gamification) of course. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S7 · E192
    October 8 · 2 hr 5 min

    Episode 192 - In the Pocket of Big Turkey

    Steve is back to torture Pest and Lego. He has them training outdoors for the first time. Little Jordyn is having to have her tonsils out, but it means all the popsicles and ice cream she wants. We end the episode with the Stache being the only one privy to the “ginder” of Pest and Anna’s next blessing. In our Dig, Whit explores the Basic Care Bulletin on how to avoid “unnecessary hysterectomies”. It’s the most accurate booklet on women’s health that you can find… put together by a “doctor” and a bunch of volunteer teenagers. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S7 · E191
    October 1 · 2 hr 19 min

    Episode 191 - Gotta Double Tap that Hey

    At the Pest Nest, Josh’s helpmeet shows us how she’s trying to cook healthier while still making something children will eat. Mackynzie has the secret to being able to enjoy this new menu. Meanwhile, at the Tater Tot Mansion, there’s a whole army of people coming over for dinner. Trainer Steve and his family joined the brood. Steve even brought his Pastor, and his family. In our Dig, we continue the second half of the Andrea Yates story. General Content Note: This episode covers a heavy true crime and legal case involving severe mental health struggles, tragedy, and violence. Because those facts are central to the whole story, discussions around these topics are interweaved throughout the episode from start to finish. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S7 · E186
    September 17 · 1 hr 28 min

    Episode 190 - Futbol Jesus

    In this week’s Dig, we take a look at the highly publicized case of Andrea Yates, and how it ties in with themes and topics we discuss in this podcast. General Content Note: This episode covers a heavy true crime and legal case involving severe mental health struggles, tragedy, and violence. Because those facts are central to the whole story, discussions around those topics are interweaved throughout the episode from start to finish. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S7 · E189
    September 10 · 1 hr 57 min

    Episode 189 - Hose Wherever She Goes

    Cannon and Lego are off to Puerto Rico! This isn’t a regular travel episode though; they’re on a marriage retreat. A chance to get away from all the kids (that their daughters raise) and the house (that their daughters take care of). It’s a good thing they’re getting a break from it all. Cannon says she’s most excited for the chance to reallycommunicate some things that are weighing on her and to really be heard. Lego takes multiple opportunities in this episode to state and reconfirm that he’s just there to bone. **PSA** This is a double length episode, so there’s no dig this week. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S7 · E188
    September 3 · 2 hr 13 min

    Episode 188 - She Should Have Shared Those Circus Peanuts

    This episode has been rated TMJ, Too Much Joe. He spends quality time with Cannon followed by way too many people talking about how he’s an accountability partner and makesthe right decisions. Yeesh! Trainer Steve returns to make the mens suffer even more in their weight loss competition. In the Dig, Whitney explores the short lived IBLP children’s magazine, Bright Arrows. We all know “Highlights” is the pinnacle of child-focused magazines, but this one isn’t even close. It fails to hit the mark. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S7 · E186
    August 27 · 2 hr 10 min

    Episode 187 - She's a Bad Glama Jana

    The show has decided to give us a break from reexplainingthat Lego Hair and Pest are doing a competition to lose weight. Instead, we watched Jinger and Jessa (in a totally not staged scene) asking their parents if they could do a fundraiser at a coffee shop for an orphanage in Guatemala. It’s a big day for showing off Jinger’s personality. In the Dig, we look at the IBLP connection to Russian orphans. We all know that a grifter is gonna grift, but learn how Billy G took advantage of turmoil in Russia, to indoctrinate and exploit children both there and here in the States. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S7 · E186
    August 20 · 2 hr 11 min

    Episode 186 - Bell Bottoms are a Gateway Garment

    Let the workout montage commence! Now, I would usually say that this episode had way too much Pest in it, but most of it is getting roasted by their new personal trainer. It makes it okay. We watch as the kids plant seeds to do a little plant growing competition. In a longtime-coming dig, Whit gets into the Power Team! Do you have vague memories of some muscle-bound dudes in windbreakers and tank tops coming to your school and smashing cinder blocks, breaking handcuffs and ripping phone books? Then you might have been there for a showcase of the Power Team. Hopefully, you didn’t get swindled to give all your information to a church later that evening. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S7 · E185
    August 13 · 2 hr 1 min

    Episode 185 - Grasping at Helpmeets

    Here we are at the underwhelming payoff of last episode’s cliffhanger. We get to see the meeting with the doctor to go over Lego and Pest’s medical exam results. Neither one of them eats well, nor exercises, and the results are what you would expect. At the Pest Nest, they get a visit from ole Pecan Waller and the little lady he married, whatever-her-name-is. In the Dig, we finally get to Priscilla Waller. In typical Priscilla fashion, this Dig was planned before but kept getting pushed out of the way by other IBLP mens stories. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S7 · E184
    August 6 · 2 hr 2 min

    Episode 184 - Put the Tomatoes on the Phone

    So, we are here again, at the recycled plot line of “Lego needs to lose weight”. This time, we got Pest involved so we can see the mens show off how competitive they are. The whole episode lets us explore our new bingo square: “Who’s a Big Man?”. They suffer through 1 workout and a fitness test at the doctor. This week we dig into the biblical way to grow plants- Dan Carlson’s “Sonic Bloom”. It’s a fascinating dig that weaves in storylines you can’t foresee: Guinness World Records, the best whistler on the planet, and a good ole Billy G grift. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S7 · E183
    July 30 · 1 hr 58 min

    Episode 183 - Bite HAAARRRD!

    Starting off the season with a double length episode means this week is a Dig-only podcast. Whit explores a long-time resident on her potential Dig list: "Combating Cult Mind Control" by Steve Hassan. Steve explores the complex ways that cults control multiple aspects of their members lives to maintain control. It's a fascinating look at the "BITE" model, a framework to evaluate authoritarian or destructive control in groups, cults and relationships. Let's just say that we have definitely seen some of these examples in our recaps of the show. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S7 · E182
    July 23 · 1 hr 52 min

    Episode 182 - The Milk Thickens

    Aaaaaaand we’re back! We kick off season 7 with all sorts of new things! New episode naming convention? Check! New updates on Pest and Joe? Check! New Bingo board? Double Check! Since we start this season with a double length episode, we get a double length recap, as well. Go figure, theseason gets started with a pregnancy announcement. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S6 · E182
    June 11 · 2 hr 56 min

    Episode 181 - State of the Pod 6: You Mean Crunchy and Jessa Means Bland

    That's a wrap on Season 6. While the middle of the season felt a bit uneventful, we did witness some memorable moments. We saw some of the younger Duggars come into their own in talking heads, watched Lego try and speak Spanish to the Japanese and Chinese people alike, and saw what Michelle could look like with some semi-modern hair. Enjoy our season Superlatives and our look back at some of our favorite Digs. We also get some discussion in on Bingo Boards going into next season. Thank you to everyone who contributed questions to our Q&A! We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S8 · E180
    June 4 · 2 hr 12 min

    Episode 180 - If It's Not Rattle, We're Not Interested

    We have reached the last of leg of this season’s travel episodes with them in Beijing, China. This gigantic mob always seems to have challenges with subways. Whether it’s tickets, exchange rate, or saying “Gracias” to people in *checks notes*…China; Jim Bob is gonna Jim Bob. The family ends the trip experiencing some of the more exotic street food that China has to offer. In our Dig section, we review details of the court’s ruling on Pest’s 2255 Motion. Whit also reviews the Duggars’ foray into the video game space with MakaziVille. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S6 · E179
    May 28 · 2 hr 2 min

    Episode 179 - I Put My Legs Up

    We close out the Duggars’ time in Tokyo with the crew being on a morning show and watching the hardest working PA in the business. As the crew travels to Kyoto, they do some “ginder” segregated activities with “samurai training” and a traditional clothing and makeup photoshoot. Inspired by the emails from last week, in our mini dig, Whit explores IBLPs teachings on oral sex. If bitterness can cause cancer, what can oral lead to? If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S6 · E178
    May 21 · 2 hr 10 min

    Episode 178 - Burgers. Boobs. Wow!

    In our second ever "Just Dig" episode, we dig into the sexual content of the jail emails between Josh and Anna. We explore how it escalated over time, spend way too much time talking about dick and sex emoticons, and say "oral" more times in 2 hours than our entire lives combined. If you're the bib clutching type when it comes to talking about sex, consider yourself warned. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S6 · E177
    May 14 · 2 hr 3 min

    Episode 177 - What Is It with the F*ckin' Neck Shaving?!

    Here we go with the Duggars invading Tokyo, Japan. If you enjoyed the buffoonery with foreign currency from their last travel episodes, you’ll love this one. Would you care to see another culture’s cuisine make Lego Hair uncomfortable? Just you wait. We don’t do a full dig, but Whit touches on some of the content in the now-infamous Pest emails that have come out. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S6 · E176
    May 7 · 2 hr 17 min

    Episode 176 - He Might Do a Cigarette Later

    It's a Baby Cannon Birthday Extravaganza! The fam (whichmeans the Duggirls) set Michelle off on a birthday scavenger hunt. We get a whole spread of Duggar craziness. Cannon firing a gun. Eating Arkansas quality fried chicken. Shopping for some questionable fashion choices. One of the last stops features Miss Cindy helping to give her a hair styling that Michelle…uh…will learn to love. It all ends with her surprise birthday party at home where they reveal her gift and the last episodes of the season: a trip to Japan and China. We also take a brief look at an email that Pest sent Anna while in jail. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merpch, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

  • S6 · E175
    April 30 · 1 hr 14 min

    Episode 175 - Sometimes They Do Something

    This episode starts with a Bang! The gang heads to a fireworks stand to prepare for their 4th of July celebration. Lego Hair reinforces the fact that he’s a very ineffective parent when we see the 3 year old child that he was supposed to be watching roll up with a hand basket full of fireworks. Be prepared for the most thorough safety briefing you’ve ever heard. The crew then goes to a fencing (fin-cing) center and get their en-garding and reposting on. Watchas Cracker Justin continues his role as rival to Lego Hair. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug where you can buy us a coffee, if you would just like to support us in a one-off fashion. Or you can support us monthly by becoming a member and then you will get access to our ad-free episodes and bonus content like Pickle episodes, Mildred Mondays, recipes, and two new types of posts; Tell Us Tuesdays and Foodie Fridays . We have a lot of fun over there with our community of Pickle People. We have Merp, I mean Merch! over at https://digging-up-the-duggars.dashery.com Take a peek at our episode visuals and Mildred related contact at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod

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