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Rachel Daly & Millie Bright. Best Friends. Bold Insights. All Things Football. The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness isn’t just another football podcast, it’s a deep dive into the heart of women’s football, where the action on the pitch meets the culture that sets it apart. Hosted by Lionesses and best friends Millie Bright and Rachel Daly, this show blends expert match analysis and dressing room tales with thoughtful conversations about the growing influence of the sport away from the pitch. Millie and Rachel go beyond the game, tackling important topics like diversity, player welfare, and cultural shifts that are shaping the future of the sport. Expect insightful interviews with big names, lively debates about the action on the pitch, and real talk on everything from groundbreaking policies to viral social media moments. Bringing unmatched insight into the game and the vibrant community around it, The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness keeps you informed, entertained, and connected to the heart of the game. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.

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Tyson Fury, Memories Of Nigeria & Do You Iron Your Bed Linen?

2026/04/15

After a busy weekend of being ringside at the boxing and (not) watching the golf, Millie and Rach take a look at England’s upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Spain and Iceland. Do they believe Alessia Russo is the world’s best No.9? With England’s 500th game coming up on Saturday, what was their most memorable match as Lionesses? And who are their picks for promotion from WSL 2? Other hot debates include how to store your butter (fridge or countertop) and is it worth ironing your duvet covers and sheets… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Q&A: Bounty Easter Eggs, Sandwich Fillers And A Frosty At Wendy’s

2026/04/09

Millie and Rach have really missed their weekly Q&A sessions so they’re back with some crackers! This week it’s everything from what’s your favourite Easter Egg, to would you dip your chips in a milkshake, and what are your thoughts on leather sofas? And of course there’s a few “would you rathers” sprinkled in for good measure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Gang’s Back Together! Millie & Rach Discuss The FA Cup, England Call Ups and Electric Potato Peelers

2026/04/08

Millie is fresh from watching Chelsea progress into the semi-finals of the FA Cup after beating an impressive Spurs side. Rach and Millie marvel over Brighton’s huge win against 14-time winners Arsenal, and review Liverpool’s late win over WSL 2 side Charlton. With the surprise news that Sarina Wiegman has selected 17 year old Erica Meg Parkinson for her latest England squad, the girls reminisce about their own England call ups. And find out how “DIY Daly” is coming along, why Rach is desperately in need of an electronic potato peeler and what Millie needs for her bedroom to make life that little bit easier… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millie & Ben Haines: What Can Chelsea Do To Overturn Arsenal’s CL Lead? Can Anyone Catch City In The WSL? And Trying Not To Cry About Guro…

2026/03/28

Millie is joined by “best friend of the pod” Ben Haines to assess the fortunes of the Champions League quarter-finalists after the first leg... Is there any chance of Real Madrid overturning a four-goal deficit at the Camp Nou? Can Manchester United reach the semis for the first time in their history? And could Chelsea make a comeback from 3-1 down against London rivals Arsenal at the Bridge? With just four games left in the WSL, Ben and Millie take a look at how the run-in is shaping up. Can league leaders Man City be caught? At the other end of the table, is it at all possible Leicester can avoid relegation? Millie nearly breaks down reliving Guro Reiten’s departure video from Chelsea, Ben asks Millie about her Player in the Community Award and they look back on Chelsea becoming Subway League Cup Champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mother’s Day Special with Mama Bright

2026/03/12

In celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday 15th March, Millie’s mum Nicola is this week’s special guest. Highlighting both the highs (Euro 2022) and the lows (trolls on social media) of being a parent of a professional footballer, Nicola also describes how Millie first got into football and what it felt like when she signed for Chelsea. She also joins our duo for her favourite bit of the podcast “Block & Delete” and some gratitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Q&A and Agony Aunt Mash Up

2026/03/05

In this week’s Mash Up episode… Can you guess which member of Team Daly Brightness was a huge fan of Avril Lavigne as a teen? And which of them - rather scarily - suffers from sleep paralysis? And how much is too much to spend as a bridesmaid at your mate’s wedding? Millie and Rach hand out some much-needed advice to a listener as resident experts on the matter, given Millie was bridesmaid to Rach only a few months ago. British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and The Rest Is Football Daly Brightness. Learn more about the BWSL Football Tariff here: https://wsl.theenergyshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England’s Fullback Conundrum, SheBelieves Cup Kicks Off & Our Inspirational Women

2026/03/04

With England kicking off their World Cup Qualifying campaign this week against Ukraine and Iceland, Millie and Rach debate England’s fullback options and ask if stalwart Lucy Bronze can keep going forever? The SheBelieves Cup also kicked off this week which gives Millie and Rach the perfect opportunity to reminisce about playing in the tournament with England. And Sunday 8th March is International Women’s Day, tune in to hear who Millie and Rach choose as their ultimate female inspirations… British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and The Rest Is Football Daly Brightness. Learn more about the BWSL Football Tariff here: https://wsl.theenergyshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Q&A: “That might have been the dumbest thing you’ve ever said!”

2026/02/26

In the latest instalment of questions from listeners… find out which Winter Olympics events have had Millie and Rach on the edge of their seats and which of them would prefer a pet penguin or a pet sloth? They also reminisce about Rach’s epic Trafalgar Square performance of “River Deep, Mountain High” whilst deciding their go-to karaoke songs. The questions keep rolling in… if only allowed one, which colour outfit would they both choose to wear for the rest of their lives? And would they rather have to sing everything they say or dance everywhere they go? British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and The Rest Is Football Daly Brightness. Learn more about the BWSL Football Tariff here: https://wsl.theenergyshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millie’s New Arrival, Training At Rod Stewart’s House and A Bit Of FA Cup Action

2026/02/25

This week Millie starts the pod on ‘Cloud Nine’ after an exciting new arrival in her family… Rach & Millie reflect on their interview with Beast Mode Soccer’s David Copeland Smith, which leads to Rach reminiscing about her time in America, training at Rod Stewart’s house and her on-pitch clash with Halle Berry’s ex! And finally, they take a look at the results from the Fifth Round of the FA Cup which saw Chelsea, Man City and Arsenal all make it through to the Quarter-Finals. British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and The Rest Is Football Daly Brightness. Learn more about the BWSL Football Tariff here: https://wsl.theenergyshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INTERVIEW: “Beast Mode Soccer” David Copeland Smith

2026/02/19

Rach invites her old pal and coach David Copeland Smith to chat all things “soccer” training with her and Millie. David is the founder of Beast Mode Soccer and one of the game’s most sought after one-to-one coaches. The names dropped in this podcast reach new levels - think Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart and Al Pacino! That’s before he starts listing the numerous players he’s coached… Alex Morgan, Abby Wambach, Ali Riley and of course our very own Rachel Daly. British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and The Rest Is Football Daly Brightness. Learn more about the BWSL Football Tariff here: https://wsl.theenergyshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Struggles Of Being Injured, A Waterlogged Pitch And Who Are “Toot & Flute”?

2026/02/18

With Millie and Rach both currently injured, they discuss the difficulties of being a sidelined player and how they struggle with not being able to help the team out on the pitch. They also address the cancellation of Brighton v Arsenal in the WSL on Sunday due to a waterlogged pitch and ask if it is acceptable at this level that a game would be called off with mere hours to go? In other news, find out which of the girls have body parts called “Toot & Flute” and do they prefer crisps or chocolate in a meal deal? British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and The Rest Is Football Daly Brightness. Learn more about the BWSL Football Tariff here: https://wsl.theenergyshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Q&A: I’d Back Myself Against A Bear

2026/02/12

Do Millie and Rach ever have “cheat” days? Would they rather be chased by a lion or a bear? And do either of them believe in love at first sight? Find out which of them would be found in the sweet aisle at the supermarket and who would be most likely to get arrested! British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and The Rest Is Football Daly Brightness. Learn more about the BWSL Football Tariff here: https://wsl.theenergyshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Feisty Arsenal v City Fixture, Chelsea Back To Winning Ways and VAR In The WSL?

2026/02/11

Millie and Rach dissect Arsenal’s win over City, a result which ended City’s impressive 13 game-winning streak. How will City react now? Are they still favourites for the title? They also highlight some “dubious” referring decisions and ask “would you like VAR in our league?” Millie reflects on a tough period for Chelsea which ended at the weekend with a super 2-0 win over in-form Spurs, in front of none other than WSL super-fan Madonna! And after last week’s devastating news that Revolution Bars are closing down, there is more nineties and noughties nostalgia from the audience… think walkmans, growing aliens and pogs… British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and The Rest Is Football Daly Brightness. Learn more about the BWSL Football Tariff here: https://wsl.theenergyshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alisha Lehmann Exclusive Interview

2026/02/05

Swiss star Alisha Lehmann is BACK in the WSL so Millie and Rach just had to get her on the pod! With nearly 16 million Instagram followers they ask her how she has built such a successful personal brand, if she feels misunderstood as a public figure and how she deals with the hate on social media. Delving deeper into Alisha’s life… Can you guess how many languages Alisha speaks? What did she think of living in Birmingham, when she played at Villa? And what are her top meals from the countries she’s played in? British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and The Rest Is Football Daly Brightness. Learn more about the BWSL Football Tariff here: https://wsl.theenergyshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Ruthless” City Dominate Title Race, Arsenal Are Champions Cup Winners, And A Healthy Dose of 90s Nostalgia

2026/02/04

Millie and Rach dissect the weekend’s WSL results with particular focus on Chelsea’s heavy 5-1 loss away to Manchester City, leaving the light blues now 11 points clear at the top of the table. They also discuss the inaugural Champions Cup and ask if it’s fair that Arsenal played the final against Corinthians at their home ground? And with the news that has got millennials in a tail-spin - all Revolution bars across the UK are closing - Millie and Rach bring back some of their greatest memories from the nineties and noughties. Do you remember Kenan & Kel, Saved By The Bell and Tamagotchis? This episode’s for you! British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and The Rest Is Football Daly Brightness. Learn more about the BWSL Football Tariff here: https://wsl.theenergyshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices