Stay ConnectedLionesses Ella Toone and Alessia Russo let Radio 1 DJ and football fan, Vick Hope, in on their iconic friendship. They talk life off the pitch, and what it’s really like within the England camp?
From Tooney’s no filter opinions to Russo’s new life in London, nothing is off limits as Vick sets out to become the ultimate ‘third wheel’.
She asks the questions Tooney and Russo fans have been dying to ask and spills the tea from her own world of TV, radio, music and more.
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Ella and Less hand over control of this episode to the listeners who’ve sent in questions on everything from football ‘icks’ and perfect meals to life advice and quickfire rounds. Plus the trio get deep about what kitchen utensil they would choose to be and their favourite carbs. Expect the unexpected!
[Episode recorded over 01/05/2024 & 02/05/2024]
Ahead of the FA Cup final, where Ella will play for Manchester United, the girls discuss how best to prepare for big games, including what they pack, their beauty regimes and bad dressing-room etiquette. They also debate afternoon naps, Alessia talks about her new mates at Arsenal, and Vick makes a pact with Ella ahead of her FA Cup-final DJ set.
[Episode recorded over 24/04/2024 & 25/04/2024]
After an explosion of interest in women’s football, and their lives, following the Euros win, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo talk about the ‘Instagram vs reality’ of being in the public eye.
They reveal what really went on post-Euros win, Vick discovers whose feet have the highest rating on Wiki feet and the chat gets weird when the friends reveal their pre-match superstitions.
Vick Hope is on a mission to become part of a trio and wants to work out what Tooney and Russo are really like with each other away from football.
In this episode they discuss the different stages of their friendship, from becoming friends at camp to Alessia’s ‘cringey’ American phase. Also the girls reveal their alter egos; Elouise and Alyssa, and Alessia has some honest advice for Ella.
New episodes out every Monday, you can listen on BBC Sounds or watch on YouTube. Just search for the “Tooney & Russo show”.
Lionesses Ella Toone and Alessia Russo let Radio 1 DJ and football fan, Vick Hope, in on their iconic friendship. They talk life off the pitch, and what it’s really like within the England camp? From Tooney’s no filter opinions to Russo’s new life in London, nothing is off limits as Vick sets out to become the ultimate ‘third wheel’. She asks the questions Tooney and Russo fans have been dying to ask and spills the tea from her own world of TV, radio, music and more.
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