The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness

The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness

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.

Episodes

November 27, 2025 18 mins
What would Millie and Rach buy each other for Secret Santa? Which kitchen utensil is their most used? How would their dogs describe them in one word? And who is the better cook? Today’s Q&A is probably our most random selection of listener questions yet! But - of course - Millie and Rach can debate kitchenware as enthusiastically as they can debate who is going to win the WSL. There’s also a tricky “would you rather” conundrum m...
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This week Millie and Rach are discussing all things League Cup and Champions League. They also give their thoughts on the new UWCL format and preview the big Nations League final double-header between Germany and Spain. Plus they invite their very first guest onto the pod - a Villa servant for 15 years and Rach’s fiancée, Sarah Mayling. British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and The Rest Is Footbal...
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November 24, 2025 12 mins
Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre the world truly is. Join Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (aka Vsauce) twice a week to explore big, small and surprising questions as they deep dive into theories, concepts, objects and thoughts and take us on a...
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Faced with a food or physical challenge on I’m A Celeb, which would the girls rather do? If they had to swap dogs for the day, which would they choose? And what was it like for Millie playing with Magdalena Eriksson? The girls also answer some more “Would You Rathers” and get creative making up a few of their own… British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Women’s Super League and The Rest Is Football Daily Brightness. Powe...
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Millie and Rach deep-dive into Sky’s short-lived TikTok channel HALO aimed at female sports fans and why it its existence became a problematic concept. They also breakdown the weekend’s fixtures and mark Millie’s record-breaking 211th WSL appearance with a message from the woman she surpassed - Jordan Nobbs - or Peanut, as she is known to Rach. New favourite format BLOCK AND DELETE gets spicy this week with some very strong ...
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Which actor would the girls would choose to play them in a movie of their life? Which career blooper lives rent free in the girls’ minds? And which skill do they both wish they could master? Also, Millie and Rach do some excellent impressions from their favourite Christmas movies and enthusiastically debate biscuits. You’ll be astonished to hear their Jaffa Cake eating methods… British Gas is proud partner of the Barclays Wo...
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This week’s episode is jam packed with the highs and lows of football, and life. The girls celebrate Millie’s record-equalling 210 WSL appearances, re-live Villa’s superb win over United and break down the rest of last weekend’s WSL fixtures. Also, Millie’s fresh back from a midweek jaunt to Austria playing in the Champions League and Rach gives us a sneak peak of her Christmas decorations. You won’t want to miss Rach’s audi...
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What if being a mother was seen as a career risk? What if talking about fertility was still considered taboo in 2025? And what if female footballers had to choose between the game they love and the family they dream of? In this powerful Q&A episode, Rach and Millie dive deep into one of the most important and under-discussed topics in women’s football: motherhood, fertility, and the right to choose without fear. From Hannah ...
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How have Jess Park and Ella Toone become such a dangerous duo for Man Utd? What makes Chelsea so solid at the back after five clean sheets in their last seven games? Are Arsenal finding some form at just the right time, ahead of big game against Chelsea this weekend? Millie and Rach also discuss their frustration with fireworks and what they'd do to fix it. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com  Learn more ...
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What’s the girls’ favourite scary movie? Who would they haunt if they were a ghost? And which England teammate would swoop in to save them from a spider? Millie and Rach are getting into the Halloween spirit (quite literally) in this week’s special spooky Q&A episode 👻 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Millie and Rach breakdown England’s 2-1 defeat against Brazil at the Etihad. They discuss Khiara Keating’s international debut, Maya Le Tissier’s performance and how a little shake up of England’s lineup is refreshing to see. They explain how tough it is to play international fixtures again after becoming European Champions, and why losing games can actually be a positive in the long run. And Millie’s had a great new idea! Bloc...
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October 22, 2025 19 mins
What exactly is it about a top tier pub that makes it so brilliant? Why is the community around a pub so important? What memories do Millie and Rach have of spending time around their local boozers growing up? The pair also discuss what they’d like to be doing in life in 10 years and what their favourite ever football kits are. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
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What do the girls think of the Subway League Cup and how do they think it could be improved? Is it still an important competition for female players up against the WSL, UWCL and FA Cup? Who shone last week in the Champions League? And how impressed are the girls with Manchester United this season? The pair also look back on Millie’s England retirement news. And Rach has some very special messages of support for Millie… inclu...
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Why is now the right time for Millie to step back from international football? How difficult a decision was it for her to make and how did she go through that process? What does she hope her legacy will be as a Lioness? Millie explains to Rach everything that went into her decision about international retirement and thanks everyone for their support throughout her journey with England. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to ww...
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October 8, 2025 29 mins
Rachel and Millie sit down to discuss World Mental Health Day on Friday 10th October 2025. Millie - as an ambassador for Young Minds - explains why she’ll be wearing yellow. They delve deeper into the topic of Mental Health & Professional Sport explaining how they cope with their own mental health both on and off the pitch, and how they support each other in difficult times. If you need support with any topics discussed in this...
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Millie and Rach review all of the weekend’s WSL fixtures. Did Millie enjoy playing through Storm Amy as Chelsea visited Manchester United? And how did Rach’s Villa side get on? Are West Ham and Liverpool in trouble at the bottom of the table? And have Arsenal already blown their chances of winning the title? With the Champions League kicking off again this week the girls discuss why they love this competition so much and why...
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October 2, 2025 13 mins
Would Millie rather do Strictly or Dancing On Ice? Would Rach rather never get another tattoo or never get her hair done? Would the girls rather have a sing off with Harry Styles or a dance off with Rihanna? Millie and Rach also discuss Karen Carney’s brilliant early performance and Strictly Come Dancing and call for everyone to get behind her to win it! For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com  Learn more abo...
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What did Rach chat about with Prince William when she collected her MBE? Which is Rach’s favourite ever moment from her 100 WSL appearances? Why were Millie and her Chelsea team-mates so stunned to see Aggie Beever-Jones whip her free kick in the top corner? Rach also tells Millie about how she’s obsessed with castles and why being at Windsor Castle was a particularly special moment! For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www....
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September 23, 2025 17 mins
The football world was rocked this weekend by the absolutely devastating news of the passing of Matt Beard at the age of 47. Today’s episode is dedicated to remembering him as a football manager and, most importantly, as an incredible person. Millie and Rach reflect on how Matt lit up every room he was in, cared for all his players as humans first and foremost and the outpouring of love we’ve seen for him over the last few d...
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Why is the sport the girls enjoy watching the most not what you might think? Could we see a Daly Brightness live show in the future? What would a perfect live show look like? Millie and Rach also discuss the life lessons they’ve learnt the hard way, as they answer the best of your questions.  For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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