Each week, we wheel out our 20 quick‑fire questions and fire them at a notable name from the East Midlands. This time, legendary radio and podcast presenter Jo Russell is in the hot seat…
What’s the last album you bought?
New Bruno Mars. Streamed it rather than bought it! Thought I’d miss CDs but the storage of them was crazy huge!
Are you a morning person or creature of the night?
I can do both. Always got up early as a kid so breakfast shows were easier get ups for me than for some. You get SO MUCH DONE before the world wakes up!
Should pineapple on pizza be considered a crime?
No. It’s very tasty. I think we could add mango too!! YES!
Favourite food takeaway?
Chinese.
Last song you purchased/ streamed?
Nickelback Bones for the Crowd
What’s the mobile app you couldn’t live without?
WhatsApp. It’s stopped the need for unnecessary long phone calls when you want to watch Corrie.
Who was the last person to message you?
Sparky. He is my co presenter on the radio. He’s away in Dublin and sent me a video at MIDNIGHT of a guy in a pub singing James Blunt. It’s now my earworm of the day!
What annoys you most about the world?
The forced cost of concert parking. I mean we mainly have NO CHOICE but to park there and they pluck numbers out of thin air to charge you!
Favourite alcoholic drink?
Vanilla Vodka and Slimline tonic. Thank you.
My last ever meal would be…
There’s a place in Vegas that does Asian Nachos and honestly it’s the single greatest meal of my life. Them. Please. Send me them.
Best advice you ever received?
Let them.
Favourite sports team?
England. Sorry.. lol.
What TV show we should all be watching right now?
Taskmaster. Every single episode makes me laugh. I’m obsessed. Been to see it filmed and it was the greatest day.
TikTok or Instagram?
Coffee or tea?
Tea
Do you have a recurring dream?
I often dream I’m in a dream. Feels like the movie Inception. So in the dream I try to wake myself up. But then I’m STILL DREAMING.
What time do you get up?
7am now but it does depend on work.
What time do you go to bed?
No set time. Depends on work and social but if I’m at home I watch TV in bed.
Favourite joke?
What do you get if you cross a dinosaur with a pig? Jurassic Pork
Is there anything else we should know?
I now do radio shows for Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio 80s and Magna Radio with Sparky. I also do 2 podcasts! No Shame in a Gain and Jo & Sparky!
