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Digging Up the Duggars

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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.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 2 hr 6 min
Latest: 15 Oct 2026
Language: English

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15 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 50 minNew

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…

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S7 · E192 · 8 Oct 2026 · 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…
S7 · E191 · 1 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 20 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…
S7 · E186 · 17 Sep 2026 · 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…
S7 · E189 · 10 Sep 2026 · 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…
S7 · E188 · 3 Sep 2026 · 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…
S7 · E186 · 27 Aug 2026 · 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…
S7 · E186 · 20 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 12 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…
S7 · E185 · 13 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 2 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…
S7 · E184 · 6 Aug 2026 · 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…
S7 · E183 · 30 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 59 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,…
S7 · E182 · 23 Jul 2026 · 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…
S6 · E182 · 11 Jun 2026 · 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…
S8 · E180 · 4 Jun 2026 · 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…
S6 · E179 · 28 May 2026 · 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…
S6 · E178 · 21 May 2026 · 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…
S6 · E177 · 14 May 2026 · 2 hr 4 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…
S6 · E176 · 7 May 2026 · 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…
S6 · E175 · 30 Apr 2026 · 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…
S6 · E174 · 23 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 12 min
Episode 174 - Coveting That Ass
Why do we start this episode with the fam putting together (seemingly new) furniture? Because the Duggars have decided to invite a family that has even more kids over for a meal! Who even knew those existed? Then we watch the whole mob invade Silver Dollar City. Jim Bob definitely splits his time between trying to be funny and creating moments. In our Dig, we explore the IBLP teachings on “contentment”. Anything in IBLP that is about disregarding your feelings and just shutting up is geared towards the little ladies. They won’t come outright and state that, but we can dig between the lines.…
S6 · E173 · 16 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 22 min
Episode 173 - Judge, Juh Juh Judge, Judge Judge, Juh Juh Juh Judge...Judge.
It is the first Duggar grandson’s first birthday. We watch Pest (kinda) and Anna (mostly) put together a huge kid’s birthday party. This party had everything: a different buffoon on a grill, a huge cake disaster, kids flinging themselves down an inflatable slide… In our Dig, Whitney explores the IBLP teachings on divorce. This ain’t no booklet, it’s all contained in a 250-page tome. While they do deviate from some standard Christian stances on the subject, predictably it focuses on telling women to stay in shitty marriages. If you would like to support the work that we do, head on over to…
S6 · E172 · 9 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 4 min
Episode 172 - Who Has Two Thumbs and is Totally Encouraged?
It's safe to say that we are thrilled with the number of felines in this episode. Not to mention the lack of Josh compared to last week. The brood is silly with cats! They found two kittens, named them, and then found three more. Even the electrician working on one of their houses found a kitten. In our Dig, Whit explores the IBLP teachings on Discouragement. This came up due to Joe's released phone calls from jail. He goes on and on about reading the book of Psalms and how it makes him feel encouraged. Discouragement is something to be avoided at all costs, thus why "encouragement" carries…
S6 · E171 · 2 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
Episode 171 - Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!
When you think of Josh, I don't think anyone thinks he would be a good boss. He confirms that in this episode. Lego and Cannon join Ma Keller, Pest, and Anna for a thrilling "bowling match". In our Dig, Whit explores some problematic patterns and behaviors in the Duggar family. We look back at Grandpa and the situations laid out in Amy's book. It really highlights how abusive behavior and sweeping it under the rug, really does run in the family. 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…
S6 · E170 · 26 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 56 min
Episode 170 - I'd Know Those Hose Anywhere
Pecan Waller and that lady he married stop by the TTM for a visit. Then, a friend of theirs that's a Popeyes franchisee brings over the largest order of Popeyes I've ever heard of. We know this crew loves when other people foot the bill for a meal with the Duggars. He also invites the crew to go turkey hunting. In our Dig, Whitney takes us through everything we know about the Joe and Kendra situation so far and our initial thoughts and feelings after the news broke. 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…
S6 · E167 · 19 Mar 2026 · 2 hr 6 min
Episode 169 - Business Muffin
***We are aware of Joe's arrest for sexual abuse of a minor We weren't able to get into it in this week's episode, but we will discussing it in depth next week.*** We start this episode with a heavy dose of irony, with Lego telling Cannon she better leave the house so she's not late. Even she seems more annoyed than normal at his antics. Cannon is taking some of the kids and Grandma to a charity event called Laundry Love. The Duggirls give a talk at an ATI conference, where Jilly Muffin is rocking some sweet business attire. While in Tennessee the family gets to tour the Grand Ole Opry and…
S6 · E168 · 12 Mar 2026 · 2 hr 10 min
Episode 168 - White as Slow
One of the real Moms in this family is finally getting some time away. We watch as CinderJana takes a 10 day break from the fam to be a leader at the "Journey to the Heart" retreat. Meanwhile, while the family takes a bike ride, Soundman Jim proves that he is the engine that makes this show go. In our Dig, Whit breaks down the aforementioned, Journey to the Heart program. We take a look at the genesis, the history and dig into "Wrong Heart Conditions." 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…
S6 · E167 · 5 Mar 2026 · 2 hr 17 min
Episode 167 - It's Not a Tumuh!
Lego Hair plans a family excursion to a property that Grandma Duggar owns. He takes them on a hike through some very rough terrain. The footwear that this family chose was...ill-advised at best. At least in the last scene the kids decide to give Grandma a spa day. In a previous episode recap there was an in-frame shot of Tim Tebow's first book, "Through My Eyes". We dig into the Tebow family, their connection into the IBLP sphere, and how Tim became a poster boy for Christians. It seems "Timmy" was being propped up to be a big deal before he was even conceived. We assume that was a rough…
S6 · E166 · 26 Feb 2026 · 2 hr 6 min
Episode 166 - It's Ribboning!
There are some big developments this week. Do you crave sopping wet chicken in a lukewarm-at-best "Flour Tortilla Shell"? The Chicken Kassuhdeeyuz recipe has been found! While the family was hosting some dinner guests, Whit and I discover and dig into a previously unknown ingredient in Tater Tot Casserole. In our Dig, we continue with the second part of James Dobson's book, "The Strong Willed Child: Birth Through Adolescence." We get into the breadth, influence, and effects that this book has had on an entire generation who grew up under a parenting style based on this work. If you would…
S6 · E164 · 19 Feb 2026 · 2 hr 15 min
Episode 165 - You Eat with your Forehead
We start the episode with the family doing a Mother's Day event. You know that even with Lego on the mic, The Stache was the real draw. Plus,the family gets their picture "made"...slowly but slowly. In our Dig, we explore James Dobson's book "The Strong-Willed Child: Birth Through Adolescence". Our disgust for this vacuous trash bag and the book he wrote cannot be understated. The entire book is a way for Dobson to get sleep at night and justify villainizing your children and beating them. Alternate titles could have been "I don't mean to promote child abuse, but....." If you would like to…
S6 · E164 · 12 Feb 2026 · 2 hr 11 min
Episode 164 - Vest in Class
Ever wondered how Cannon would fare, having to actually watch multiple little ones and 2 dogs on top of it? Not well. They are pet-sitting 2 puppies and we proceed to watch the kids stuff these poor dogs with lots of cheese, more cheese, and then, cheesy eggs. Poor things. In a follow up to last week's Dig, we explore the IBLP version of finishing school, EXCEL. They have to train all these little ladies on how to grow up and be manipulated and coerced by their authorities. We look at how it evolved, what they were teaching, and get an outsiders view of these girls through a newspaper…

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