The Tooney and Russo Show

Vick Hope's gathered the best (and weirdest) fan questions, and Ella Toone & Alessia Russo are answering them all!From choosing between sausage fingers or toes, to dream Glastonbury lineups, to the best compliment they've ever received on the pitch—nothing is off-limits.Tooney even finds the perfect excuse to debut her Cher impression, while tackling the challenge of finding positives in a London trip that isn't podcast-related or to see Alessia!Tune in for laughs, unexpected revelations, and plenty of Tooney & Russo chaos!

Birthdays mean everything to Ella Toone & Alessia Russo, so this episode is dedicated to the ultimate celebrations - iconic parties, unforgettable presents, and even a detour into the world of hen dos!Tooney spills the tea on her dream hen party destination, her perfect birthday (if money were no object!), and slight concerns about potentially taking on Maid of Honour duties for Alessia.They also dish on which footballer guarantees a flawless first impression when meeting teammates' families and share inside stories from Alessia's 26th birthday - where football friends and family came together for one big celebration.

After episode 2 with tarot reader Kayla, Vick Hope is left with plenty of unanswered questions about what the future holds for Ella Toone and Alessia Russo. So, she sits down with them to dive deeper into their thoughts on what's ahead.Tooney admits that family life is a distant dream for now—but that hasn't stopped her from stockpiling baby names in her phone. Meanwhile, Vick shares how she finally convinced her Liverpool-supporting husband that naming their soon-to-arrive baby after Mohamed Salah might not be the best call.Alessia reveals the heartwarming pride her nan feels about her friendship with Tooney, including the moment she grew concerned over unfounded falling-out rumors. And Vick uncovers how football clubs support players navigating maternity, with both Ella and Alessia reflecting on teammates who've stepped away from the pitch to embrace motherhood.

After watching Alessia Russo and Vick Hope's friendship blossom - and feeling a little left out in previous episodes - Ella Toone invites her old school friend, Sports Personality of the Year and 800m Olympic Gold Medallist Keely Hodgkinson, onto the pod as a hometown ally for this episode.Keely spills the secrets behind her ‘Mini Ella' nickname from their football days at Fred Longworth High School, reignites the age-old Wigan vs. Manchester debate, and even shares her top tips on avoiding stitches while training.Plus, she takes us behind the scenes of her pre-race rituals ahead of the World Championships - think Rihanna soundtracks, game-day outfit choices, and the mindset that keeps her at the top of her game.

Vick Hope invites Tarot Card Reader Kayla to help prepare the girls for a big summer.Kayla tries to help the girls look into the future and work out what is in store for their friendship - and there's good news because she confirms that Tooney and Russo connect with each other on a soul level - stay tuned to find out what that means.There's questions about whether their children would be friends with each other and reasons why the podcast trio are all very suited to following Tooney's motto of “I like what I like” in their day to day lives. Plus, they reminisce about the playground game MASH and the impact it had on their lives at school.

A lot can happen in a break between recordings so the trio wanted to update each other on everything that they've been up to since the last series. Alessia reveals the new reputation that Ella has developed within the Arsenal squad following their holiday in Ibiza and the reasons why Tooney felt compelled to get a stylist to help improve her look. And after losing her father Ella reveals the support that her best friend provided and how she has been navigating the process of grieving for a loved one. Tooney's period away from the game also meant Alessia experienced her first England camp without her best mate, so they discuss that and talk about the impact of supporting someone through a tough period. Warning: This episode contains discussions about bereavement. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can find links to organisations who can provide help and support at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Mary Earps takes over the reins as the host to ask your questions including what players do with old club tracksuits and Tooney and Russo's favourite spots in Ibiza. Mary discloses some exclusive knowledge from the Manchester United training ground relating to last season and also designs her ideal dinner party guests.

Long time friend of the podcast, PSG's Mary Earps joins the crew whilst on holiday to discuss the upcoming move to Paris, the reasons for her departure from Manchester United and spills the tea about the trio's experiences in Ibiza so far. You'll hear more tales from inside the England camp and Vick asks whether she'd be allowed into the Lionesses' dressing room if she played a specific artist for manager Sarina Weigman.

Ella Toone and Alessia Russo are invited to Vick's place on the island for a post-season break and there's plenty to catch up on. The girls discuss qualifying for the Euros, sharing a villa with Alessia's Arsenal team mates and detail what they plan to get up to whilst in Ibiza. Plus they reveal a special guest will also be joining them on holiday and give you a few clues about who it could be…

Missing Mondays with Ella & Alessia? Enjoy a bonus episode of their best bits from series one. They talk friendship, camp life, Ella's moments as a third wheel & there's even time for England Capt. Leah Williamson to pop by.

Arsenal defender and England captain Leah Williamson settles into the living room for the series finale to share her stories about Tooney and Russo and more gossip from inside the England camp. She also talks about the realities of being captain off the pitch, including the advice she gave Ella in Ibiza after the Euros.[Episode recorded over 01/05/2024 & 02/05/2024]

Ella and Less tell Vick how they'd plan their ideal summer holiday abroad before Vick belatedly starts the podcast WhatsApp group to arrange their trio trip to Ibiza. Ella reminisces over holidays from the past, Alessia shares her holiday bucket list and Vick shocks the girls with an experience she had backpacking in Brazil.[Episode recorded over 01/05/2024 & 02/05/2024]

From waking up to their night-time routine, Ella and Less share what they get up to on their days off, including to-do lists, shopping trips and brunching. You'll hear about Ella's ideal date night, Alessia's favourite restaurants and how they'd spend a perfect day out together.[Episode recorded over 01/05/2024 & 02/05/2024]

Tooney and Russo give Vick all the gossip from inside the England camp, including Mary Earps' Oscar winning prank, why Grace Clinton loves hugging trees and the trio get stuck into the ‘lunch or dinner' debate. They also discuss how they spend their days on camp and their go to players for support, gossip and laughs.[Episode recorded over 24/04/2024 & 25/04/2024]

In this episode we hear why Ella and Less were so fond of their time at school, plus why Ella campaigned about school dinners and Less' fashion faux pas on ‘non uniform' days. The pair also share what it was like studying during England camp and the chaos they got up to with other players in class.

To really get to know someone you've got to find out what they're like at home, and that's exactly what Vick attempts to do in this episode with Tooney and Less. They discuss what it was like when they lived together and competing in ‘Come Dine With Me' against fellow teammates at Manchester United, and Less reveals why she ‘sacked herself' from her first job before turning to professional football!

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!

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.

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.