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.
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Tarot Card Reader
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.
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Catching up
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.
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Bonus Episode: Guest Host Mary Earps
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.
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Tooney and Russo In Ibiza with Mary Earps
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 Wiegman.
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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