The Tooney and Russo Show

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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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    • Aug 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Bonus Episode: Guest Host Mary Earps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 5:18


    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.

    Tooney and Russo In Ibiza with Mary Earps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 29:12


    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.

    The trio have made it to Ibiza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 25:43


    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…

    BONUS - Leah Williamson, ugly feet & Ella third wheeling . . . Series 1 best bits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 13:32


    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.

    England Captain Leah Williamson: series finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 36:13


    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]

    How to holiday with Tooney and Russo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 35:38


    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]

    Spend a day off with Tooney and Russo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 33:20


    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]

    Behind the scenes at England Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 39:27


    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]

    Growing up and school days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 33:10


    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.

    Tooney & Russo behind closed doors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 33:48


    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!

    Special Episode - Fan Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 29:33


    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!

    Chaotic Napping & Matchday Beauty Regimes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 32:13


    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.

    How To ‘Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 36:45


    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.

    What Makes Tooney & Russo Best Friends?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 35:27


    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”.

    Introducing... The Tooney & Russo Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 3:05


    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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