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The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness

The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness

Goalhanger 94 Episodes Apr 15, 2026

Rachel Daly and Millie Bright, best friends and Lionesses, host a football podcast that goes beyond match analysis. They discuss women's football, dressing room stories, diversity, player welfare, and cultural shifts in the sport. The show features interviews with big names and lively debates, offering insight into the game and its community.

Episodes

Tyson Fury, Memories Of Nigeria & Do You Iron Your Bed Linen? Apr 15, 2026 1982 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 h
Q&A: Bounty Easter Eggs, Sandwich Fillers And A Frosty At Wendy’s Apr 9, 2026 1088 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/adcho
The Gang’s Back Together! Millie & Rach Discuss The FA Cup, England Call Ups and Electric Potato Peelers Apr 8, 2026 1870 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 reminis
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… Mar 28, 2026 3164 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?
Mother’s Day Special with Mama Bright Mar 12, 2026 1909 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 pod
Q&A and Agony Aunt Mash Up Mar 5, 2026 1653 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
England’s Fullback Conundrum, SheBelieves Cup Kicks Off & Our Inspirational Women Mar 4, 2026 1961 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 Inter
Q&A: “That might have been the dumbest thing you’ve ever said!” Feb 26, 2026 1096 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
Millie’s New Arrival, Training At Rod Stewart’s House and A Bit Of FA Cup Action Feb 25, 2026 2186 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
INTERVIEW: “Beast Mode Soccer” David Copeland Smith Feb 19, 2026 2807 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 M
The Struggles Of Being Injured, A Waterlogged Pitch And Who Are “Toot & Flute”? Feb 18, 2026 2000 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 n
Q&A: I’d Back Myself Against A Bear Feb 12, 2026 1304 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

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