{"id":467028,"date":"2026-06-08T16:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T16:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/467028\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T16:17:14","slug":"russ-williams-joins-track-radio-for-summer-radiotoday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/467028\/","title":{"rendered":"Russ Williams joins Track Radio for summer \u2013 RadioToday"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Russ Williams has taken over drive time on Track Radio for the summer while regular presenter Mark Pougatch is away leading ITV\u2019s FIFA World Cup coverage in the United States.<\/p>\n

His first show is today, 8th June, on the sports and music station, which launched in May this year. Track Radio broadcasts a mix of sports discussion and music and currently airs on London DAB and online.<\/p>\n

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Russ\u2019 career has included roles at Virgin Radio, Sky Sports, Absolute Radio and talkSPORT. He is also known for the Sony Award winning Russ & Jono Breakfast Experience.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the appointment, Russ said: \u201cTrack Radio has already established itself as something genuinely different. The combination of great sport, great music and great conversation is a brilliant formula.\u201d<\/p>\n

Track Radio chief executive Iain Macintosh said Williams was \u201cone of the most respected broadcasters in British radio\u201d and said listeners connect with him immediately.<\/p>\n

Mark Pougatch will return to the drive time programme on 28 July after his World Cup commitments conclude.<\/p>\n


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