Russell James Alford
@russell-james.bsky.social
Producer 98FM | Formerly Today FM, ITV’s Good Morning Britain, BBC Radio 1 | 1/2 GastroGays | Sunday Times Ireland restaurant Co-critic | Food & travel writer | #Eurovision nerd & reporter | He/him
It’s my 34th birthday in just over a month and this weekend I realised that it’s been approximately 20 years since I realised I wanted to be a radio presenter.
20 yrs making demos, student and online radio, temp stations, internships…(bit of a gap)… then working in production. And still… not. 🫠
20 yrs making demos, student and online radio, temp stations, internships…(bit of a gap)… then working in production. And still… not. 🫠
March 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
It’s my 34th birthday in just over a month and this weekend I realised that it’s been approximately 20 years since I realised I wanted to be a radio presenter.
20 yrs making demos, student and online radio, temp stations, internships…(bit of a gap)… then working in production. And still… not. 🫠
20 yrs making demos, student and online radio, temp stations, internships…(bit of a gap)… then working in production. And still… not. 🫠
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On the show today: All our derelict buildings; @russell-james.bsky.social on Eurovision serving kant; @henrymckean.bsky.social on trying to pay bills; @declanbuckley.bsky.social & @barbarascully.bsky.social want to help, but can't; @eithneshortall.bsky.social on reading ruts; Bird flu restrictions
March 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On the show today: All our derelict buildings; @russell-james.bsky.social on Eurovision serving kant; @henrymckean.bsky.social on trying to pay bills; @declanbuckley.bsky.social & @barbarascully.bsky.social want to help, but can't; @eithneshortall.bsky.social on reading ruts; Bird flu restrictions
Incredible! 🇵🇱 Poland, please pick Justyna! #PolskieKwalifikacje2025
February 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Incredible! 🇵🇱 Poland, please pick Justyna! #PolskieKwalifikacje2025
Okay I think I can articulate a bit better now.
One of the issues with the combination of Ireland + Eurovision is that there is a sense that “if we don’t win, what’s the point?”
It often feels like we judge the song on the ability to beat 35+ countries. Rather than just represent, be proud.
One of the issues with the combination of Ireland + Eurovision is that there is a sense that “if we don’t win, what’s the point?”
It often feels like we judge the song on the ability to beat 35+ countries. Rather than just represent, be proud.
I’m still a bit bewildered by Eurosong last night. I’ve got so many opinions and thoughts on it all. I don’t know where to start
February 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Okay I think I can articulate a bit better now.
One of the issues with the combination of Ireland + Eurovision is that there is a sense that “if we don’t win, what’s the point?”
It often feels like we judge the song on the ability to beat 35+ countries. Rather than just represent, be proud.
One of the issues with the combination of Ireland + Eurovision is that there is a sense that “if we don’t win, what’s the point?”
It often feels like we judge the song on the ability to beat 35+ countries. Rather than just represent, be proud.
I’m still a bit bewildered by Eurosong last night. I’ve got so many opinions and thoughts on it all. I don’t know where to start
February 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
I’m still a bit bewildered by Eurosong last night. I’ve got so many opinions and thoughts on it all. I don’t know where to start
I have a sudden notion in me that maybe I’d like to enjoy running. But my shins always hurt, my asthma gives me pains and at my current weight I’m not sure it’s going to work for me.
But I have visions of me maybe enjoying it 🤷♂️
Any tips on starting without getting injured or hating it?
But I have visions of me maybe enjoying it 🤷♂️
Any tips on starting without getting injured or hating it?
January 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I have a sudden notion in me that maybe I’d like to enjoy running. But my shins always hurt, my asthma gives me pains and at my current weight I’m not sure it’s going to work for me.
But I have visions of me maybe enjoying it 🤷♂️
Any tips on starting without getting injured or hating it?
But I have visions of me maybe enjoying it 🤷♂️
Any tips on starting without getting injured or hating it?
I really need to use this place a bit more.
Hello. It’s 2025. I survived the first week. How? Booked Monday & Tuesday off 🤣
Hello. It’s 2025. I survived the first week. How? Booked Monday & Tuesday off 🤣
January 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I really need to use this place a bit more.
Hello. It’s 2025. I survived the first week. How? Booked Monday & Tuesday off 🤣
Hello. It’s 2025. I survived the first week. How? Booked Monday & Tuesday off 🤣
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Need any inspiration? We wrote the book on it… #HotFat #fryanuary
January 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Need any inspiration? We wrote the book on it… #HotFat #fryanuary
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Claudia after another successful faithful banishment #TheTraitors
January 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Claudia after another successful faithful banishment #TheTraitors
He’s only been in my life for almost two months, but Hammy has brightened it up so much ever since 🥹
December 15, 2024 at 9:14 PM
He’s only been in my life for almost two months, but Hammy has brightened it up so much ever since 🥹
It’s the work Christmas party tonight.
I’m excited to have some social time with my colleagues (hard to when working in breakfast radio) but feeling very meh about how my hair is, my skin is, my outfit 😒
I’ll be fine after a wine 🤣
I’m excited to have some social time with my colleagues (hard to when working in breakfast radio) but feeling very meh about how my hair is, my skin is, my outfit 😒
I’ll be fine after a wine 🤣
December 13, 2024 at 6:19 PM
It’s the work Christmas party tonight.
I’m excited to have some social time with my colleagues (hard to when working in breakfast radio) but feeling very meh about how my hair is, my skin is, my outfit 😒
I’ll be fine after a wine 🤣
I’m excited to have some social time with my colleagues (hard to when working in breakfast radio) but feeling very meh about how my hair is, my skin is, my outfit 😒
I’ll be fine after a wine 🤣
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On the show today: @russell-james.bsky.social on sambo haters; Alien as a panto; World's oldest newly-weds; Anime beats lesbians on pornhub; @toxicolly.bsky.social reviews 'Lord of the Rings: war of the Rohirrim' & 'Carry-on'; @jeansmullen.bsky.social with wine; Showbiz News.
December 13, 2024 at 1:46 PM
On the show today: @russell-james.bsky.social on sambo haters; Alien as a panto; World's oldest newly-weds; Anime beats lesbians on pornhub; @toxicolly.bsky.social reviews 'Lord of the Rings: war of the Rohirrim' & 'Carry-on'; @jeansmullen.bsky.social with wine; Showbiz News.
So over the moon to have booked Monday off 💛
December 1, 2024 at 6:51 PM
So over the moon to have booked Monday off 💛
RTÉ not putting results up during counts is *really frustrating*. It’s very hard to keep up without them as they’re being announced
November 30, 2024 at 11:53 PM
RTÉ not putting results up during counts is *really frustrating*. It’s very hard to keep up without them as they’re being announced
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November 29, 2024 at 3:08 PM
100% this
November 28, 2024 at 5:29 PM
100% this
But I really love them so it’s okay!
November 22, 2024 at 10:41 PM
But I really love them so it’s okay!
Have said I really wanna go to one of the local saunas when the weather gets a bit chilly. Planned to go tomorrow. Then realised I can’t.
New tattoos! Darn it
New tattoos! Darn it
November 22, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Have said I really wanna go to one of the local saunas when the weather gets a bit chilly. Planned to go tomorrow. Then realised I can’t.
New tattoos! Darn it
New tattoos! Darn it
A little bit of news 💍🥲
At our favorite miradouro in Lisbon, sipping beer from plastic cups as the sun set over the city we love. A busker played guitar, and in that moment, we said “yes.” 💍
After 13 years together, it felt right to take this next step in the city that means so much to us!
After 13 years together, it felt right to take this next step in the city that means so much to us!
November 20, 2024 at 8:20 PM
A little bit of news 💍🥲
Reunited with my bestie 🐾🥹
November 20, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Reunited with my bestie 🐾🥹
Going from wearing shorts and the remnants of the summer wardrobe in Lisbon to this chilly weather in a matter of hours is hard 🥶
November 20, 2024 at 8:48 AM
Going from wearing shorts and the remnants of the summer wardrobe in Lisbon to this chilly weather in a matter of hours is hard 🥶