Weekend Mid-Mornings

Jo Russell

NEXT ON AIR · SATURDAY 09:00

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Jo brings feel-good energy and years of broadcasting experience to Magna Radio's weekend line-up. She keeps things light, lively and easy to listen to. Expect big tunes, plenty of laughs and the perfect soundtrack to your weekend.

Behind the Voice

Get to know Jo

A short Q&A, straight from Jo, in their own words.

The show

How would you describe your show in one sentence?: Mates having a laugh.
What makes your show, your show?: It's a friend's catch up you can all join in with.
What kind of listener will love your show?: People who don't take life too seriously.

Their journey

How did you first get into radio?: I did Hospital Radio for years before being paid to do it!
What's been your path to where you are now?: I worked in a launderette (very Eastenders) and an insurance company whilst trying to get in!
Did you always want to be on air?: Yes. Even told the school careers advisor when I was 14.
Any interviews or moments you're especially proud of?: I went to Downing Street to interview the then Prime Minister Gordon Brown which was exciting to just be in that environment. My fave one is Wham. I am a huge Wham fan so frankly they are lucky I wasn't sick on them (with joy). Navigating Covid was a weird one but when I just decided to be honest and go through the time with the listener it turned out to be almost an honour to keep going.

The listeners

What do you enjoy most about interacting with listeners?: When they tease me like we're mates. It means I'm doing the job I want to do.
A message or moment from a listener that's stuck with you?: I got invited to a listener's funeral once and what could be more flattering. The family said the show was so important to him.

Music & influences

Earliest memory of listening to radio?: After school. I used to listen whilst doing my homework and was addicted! Used to ring up and join in and everything!
Biggest broadcasting influences?: Liza Tarbuck, Claudia Winkleman, Johnny Vaughan. Fun natural broadcasting.
One song you'll never get bored of?: Benson Boone — Beautiful Things.
What kind of music do you love off air?: George Michael, Nickelback and Train. Perfection. More of these on Magna please!

Magna

What does being part of Magna Radio mean to you?: Just great to be able to build a community and I've been welcomed with open arms.
What excites you most about what we're building here?: See above.

Quickfire

Tea or coffee?: Tea please.
Early start or late finish?: Early start. Best time of day.
One word to describe your show: FUN.
Guilty pleasure song?: BARRY MANILOW — COPACABANA.

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Get to know Jo

A short Q&A, straight from Jo, in their own words.

The show

How would you describe your show in one sentence?: Mates having a laugh.
What makes your show, your show?: It's a friend's catch up you can all join in with.
What kind of listener will love your show?: People who don't take life too seriously.

Their journey

How did you first get into radio?: I did Hospital Radio for years before being paid to do it!
What's been your path to where you are now?: I worked in a launderette (very Eastenders) and an insurance company whilst trying to get in!
Did you always want to be on air?: Yes. Even told the school careers advisor when I was 14.
Any interviews or moments you're especially proud of?: I went to Downing Street to interview the then Prime Minister Gordon Brown which was exciting to just be in that environment. My fave one is Wham. I am a huge Wham fan so frankly they are lucky I wasn't sick on them (with joy). Navigating Covid was a weird one but when I just decided to be honest and go through the time with the listener it turned out to be almost an honour to keep going.

The listeners

What do you enjoy most about interacting with listeners?: When they tease me like we're mates. It means I'm doing the job I want to do.
A message or moment from a listener that's stuck with you?: I got invited to a listener's funeral once and what could be more flattering. The family said the show was so important to him.

Music & influences

Earliest memory of listening to radio?: After school. I used to listen whilst doing my homework and was addicted! Used to ring up and join in and everything!
Biggest broadcasting influences?: Liza Tarbuck, Claudia Winkleman, Johnny Vaughan. Fun natural broadcasting.
One song you'll never get bored of?: Benson Boone — Beautiful Things.
What kind of music do you love off air?: George Michael, Nickelback and Train. Perfection. More of these on Magna please!

Magna

What does being part of Magna Radio mean to you?: Just great to be able to build a community and I've been welcomed with open arms.
What excites you most about what we're building here?: See above.

Quickfire

Tea or coffee?: Tea please.
Early start or late finish?: Early start. Best time of day.
One word to describe your show: FUN.
Guilty pleasure song?: BARRY MANILOW — COPACABANA.

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