DeepSummary
The episode features a conversation between Radio 1 DJ Vick Hope and footballers Ella Toone and Alessia Russo, who are best friends. They discuss the origins of their friendship, which began when they met at a youth football camp, and how Alessia's move to America for three years changed her mannerisms and style. They reveal their contrasting personalities and preferences, such as Ella's dislike for coffee and Alessia's love for country music.
The conversation touches on the rumors of them falling out after Alessia's move to Arsenal, which they both dismiss as unfounded. They also share anecdotes about their competitive nature when playing games together and Ella's struggles with household chores after moving out of her parents' home. The episode aims to provide insight into their iconic friendship and life off the pitch.
Throughout the episode, Vick Hope attempts to integrate herself into their dynamic and become the 'third wheel.' They discuss Ella's attachment to her hometown of Tilsley and her reluctance to move away, as well as their alter egos, 'Eloise' and 'Alyssa,' which they adopted for a period. The episode captures the close bond and banter between the two footballers.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Ella Toone and Alessia Russo have been best friends since meeting at a youth football camp, despite having contrasting personalities and preferences.
- Their friendship has withstood rumors of falling out and being apart for extended periods, such as when Alessia moved to America for three years.
- Alessia's time in America led to her adopting some American mannerisms and styles, which Ella found amusing upon her return.
- Ella struggles with household chores and is hesitant to leave her hometown of Tilsley, showcasing her attachment to familiar surroundings.
- Vick Hope aims to become the 'third wheel' in their iconic friendship, providing an outsider's perspective on their dynamic.
- Their competitive nature and love for games like 'Partners' is a recurring theme throughout the episode.
- The episode provides a candid and humorous glimpse into the lives of the two footballers off the pitch.
- Alessia offers honest advice to Ella about being more open-minded when visiting new places, highlighting the supportive nature of their friendship.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I always say, like, my favorite songs, islands in the stream. But I also love midnight train to Georgia, gladys and the pips.“ by Ella Toone
- “You know what else they don't understand? Jacket potato and beans.“ by Ella Toone
- “You can't have friends without people thinking you're together.“ by Ella Toone
- “I hate changing the bed.“ by Ella Toone
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Episode Information
The Tooney and Russo Show
BBC Radio 5 Live
4/29/24
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”.