Millie hits 210 appearances, a huge win for Villa and some (very) early Christmas cheer!

0:00This episode is powered by British Gas, who we are buzzing to announce have joined the Daily Brightness team as our new partners, which is perfect timing because Sundays are our favourite day of the week. Yeah, everyone's switching on for kickoff. Kettle, telly, the lot. But with peak save from British Gas, customers can take advantage of half-price electricity every Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Over a million people already use it to save money, helping you make the most of your Sunday. and it lines up perfectly with the football. You can relax, watch the game and let the house do the work. And it's not just homes they are taking care of.

0:34They are backing the Barclays Women's Super League too, showing the same reliability and support on the pitch as they do off it. British Gas, proud partner of the Barclays Women's Super League. Search British Gas, peak save to start saving. Up to 60 kilowatts per session, eligible tariff and smart meter required. This episode is brought to you by Sweetgreen. The day doesn't ask for permission. Lunch window? Gone before you saw it coming. You deserve a break that actually satisfies. Sweetgreen's new wraps have got you. Real ingredients? Zero shortcuts. Everything you love in one hand. Think green goddess chicken.

1:10Garlic aioli. Crumbled bacon. Corn salsa. 40 grams of protein. Made to keep up with whatever comes next. New Sweetgreen wraps hit different. Order now at order.sweetgreen.com. somewhere out there is a chevy truck and the person who drives it well as a chevy person you probably know one your buddy your sister ones who always show up they're the first to rise the last to leave they always have that little extra something and maybe you've got it too chevrolet together let's drive visit chevy.com slash trucks to explore the lineup

1:52Hello everyone, welcome to Daily Brightness. We are back, me and my lovely bestie. We have got a fun-filled episode for you, all things football and Christmas, of course. But first, our check-ins. Bestie, how are you? Yeah, I'm good. I'm good. Can't complain. You know, obviously, a good win on the weekend for us, which we'll talk about later. You've had a bit of a big week, haven't you? Yeah, a big week, a busy week. We've had a lot of travelling this week. I'm on minimal sleep today. Champions League, let's just go step by step. How was that? Obviously, travel to Austria, talk us through it. Big, massive win.

2:306-0. Yeah, it was absolutely freezing. I'll tell you that for free. I watched a 2-0 and I thought, oh, it's going to be a white war. Yeah, to be fair, we absolutely dominated the game, but it took us a while to get the goals going, to be honest. Yeah, but I think that's been a bit of a story of your season. Yeah, I know. And if you look at stats, shots on target we had for only six goals we're kind of like saying oh we want more but listen it's 6-0 it's a clean sheet I think in the new format it was mega important that we got a win but also goal difference might matter like goal difference might come into play do you not think that like as a player especially as a forward group that constant commentary and that constant narrative of oh he's just not really converting much is a pressure because I feel like if I was yeah I know I've been a part of teams when it's like we need to score we need to score and it's like well yeah but we're conceding so we're not winning you know so it's like you kind of have like that back and forth but like you guys have you're always like right up there and you always create so much but obviously haven't converted as much as you've created so i think yeah i do worry about your forward group because you can create as much as you want but if it hasn't fallen like you know what it's like if it falls to your left foot and it hits the post like it's a very close chance you're not doing anything less than what you you're used to doing but it's so much like pounding on you being like oh you need to score you need to score you need to score you need to score I think that actually builds up more pressure yeah and listen I think we've been in this place before and I think it's just managing the expectations and also I do think there's a habit where you can be looking at games and like even me there straight away I'm like we've had x amount of shots on target we've only scored six goals but it's it's hard not to be like that when you're at a club like Chelsea when our expectations are so high and we look at stats and I think in your head you're thinking, okay, well, if that's a team that's not sitting in a low block and are going to start threatening us, it's much harder.

4:24We absolutely dominated the game, but against other teams in the Champions League, you might not dominate the game, so you might only get two or three big chances, so you need to convert. But also, I think at the same time, it's like, okay, if you look at, okay, take Champions League out of it, you look at the league right now, you're sitting second, right? Which is probably alien to you. but if you win 1-0 or you win 7-0 what's the difference I'd rather win 1-0 than 6-1 because I'd hate conceding yeah exactly but I think as well it's like the only thing is is when you strive for more goals at 1-0 you keep a team in it like take our our game against Arsenal if we we could have scored it the first two minutes we had like so many big chances that we should have absolutely buried but because we don't take them chances we've left a minute and then it's 1-1 and then in actually they could have ended the game winning do you know what I mean the game could have gone two ways we could have won they could have won like we both created big chances yeah but I also think that's like where it becomes a bit of a problem because if you lose 2-1 people would say oh you're just letting in too many yeah listen you can never win there's like it all sort of counteracts itself but I just think that like at the end of the day for us as players all we see is points on the board yeah like no one gives a shit about how many you put past someone.

5:40Listen, we've been part of the England team that won 20-0 on time. It's three points on the board at the end of the game. And to be honest, I don't enjoy like 20-0. No, exactly. I don't think that's good for the game. I don't think high-scoring games are good for the game. No. Like, if I'm honest. Guys, so, so sorry. I've had to move because I don't understand it. I've gone from EE to Sky. I literally have thought about the best Wi-Fi in the neighbourhood, but clearly something's wrong. So I've had to move Well firstly guys To anyone listening She's lying Because what she wanted to do Was bring the festive spirit in Because if you look behind her Santa Claus coming in town I really just wanted to sing that line What we were saying about high scoring games And I actually said I don't believe high scoring games Are good for the game No it's not But I was also saying The only time Having been at the in a title race the only time scoring a lot of goals is really important is when you need to like when the points are like dead even and I do think you obviously can win a league on goal difference, we've done it previously and that is the only thing but I agree, I think sometimes we're so fixated on oh my god that needs to be 4-0, 5-0 and I think we've felt that this week we've been a little bit critical on ourselves like in meetings we've come out of it and as a group we're like okay we need to you know what, it was a good performance, we've won and that's it but I just think it's also hard when you're so used to winning and pushing and always needing to be better and always thinking of the next opponent.

7:14It's like a habit. You're always thinking, oh, need to score that. Should have scored that. This needs to be better. That needs to be better. But sometimes, just appreciate that we've won. I agree. But sorry, my eyes were going because Peniela Harder's just scored the most weird goal against Arsenal to make it 2-2 in what's that minute? What's that minute? 2-2? Hold on a second. Is it 2-2? 81, yeah. Harder just scored like the most it came out of nowhere she kind of like she chipped the keeper it's like a slow-mo it's a slow-mo warming up at warming up at half time and listen she's an incredible player like she was fantastic for Chelsea always are so good but good time to score love a little bit of live info yeah sorry I'm literally like I feel like I'm literally at the game what minute is it on?

7:59sorry I'm like well intrigued now 2-2 at 82 I feel like I'm going to be a bit like a a Spanish commentator coming in and being like, you were just talking, I'm like, gola, gola, gola, gola, gola. Gola, gola, gola. So we can move on in the podcast, but I'm going to be like the commentator. That's fine. Let's move on slightly to the fact that all we ever seem to do in this podcast is just hype you up because of all these accolades you get. No, stop. I don't like it. I don't like it. I love it. Bestie, I like to live under my rock and that's where I like to be. Can you just... Sit there and be quiet for a minute while I just gas you up 210 appearances in the WSL Tied with Jordan Nobbs, Little Peanut That's so cute, literally like two of my favourite people Tied for the all time WSL appearances Little Jordy Look at you, stop interrupting I've just told you to just like rein in for a minute I'm trying to deflect I'm deflecting Massive achievement, Mill Like you've got to be gassed about that I just, I don't know where people get these stats from and I don't know how people keep track because they just keep popping up out of nowhere and I'm like, what the hell?

9:08But yeah, it makes me feel old though. I'm like, Jesus, I've been around a long time. But I'm still only 32, I'm not that old. But that's what I mean, like you're not that old in relation to how many appearances you've had. Like that's such a rare feat. Like think about how many people have played in the WSL and have had, contributed that many games and still you and Jordan, both of you are 32. It does make me proud though Because I just think That's always something When I first signed for Chelsea Like I always wanted To be reliable I wanted to always be available Always be reliable And I always wanted to To be like remembered Like when I leave the game I want people to remember Like what I did in the game Like on the pitch And off the pitch I remember having a conversation With Jordan When she'd broke the record Last year And I was just like Mate that's like Such an amazing achievement The amount of people That have played in the WSL like there is hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of people that have actually appeared in the WSL but to make the the most is that's a rare feat and oh what's happening gola gola gola gola gola gola gola Bayern 3-2 holy shit hold up hold up hold up what the hell who scored who scored bestie come on I need some commentary wait wait we're just flying the flags bear with me I'm trying to concentrate on you on this game so I didn't see who's gone.

10:31Forget me. I need the commentary. We need the commentary. What a game. Fair play to them though because being 2-0 down against Arsenal. Oh, in the Champions League against one of the best teams in the world. Yeah, exactly. Fair play like, but I think that Bayern have been a little bit like that though, a bit up and down. But fair play coming back from that, that's not easy. Gola, gola, gola, gola, gola. I literally feel like I'm like a Spanish commentator. That's my, you just need to talk really fast now and like be commentating on the game. Anyway, back to them. Back to Millie Bright. Massive, massive, massive achievement.

11:03And that's something that no one will ever take away from you. Like, people might overtake you, but I think you're overtaking a record that you set. And that's... Like, I literally remember having this conversation because obviously Jordan sat next to me in the change rooms last year and I was like, like, Jordan, I don't think you realise how big this is. And, like, I don't think people appreciate... I think especially, like, in the modern game, like a lot of people don't really appreciate like where it came from like i think we appreciate where it came from because we kind of like a crossover it's a bit of a hybrid yeah exactly we're in sync we both said hybrid it was like a hybrid from the game was kind of nowhere and then it went to somewhere whereas i feel like a lot of the younger players now no disrespect to them but they've come in at a fantastic time where the game is yeah everywhere and i don't think people really realise what Jordan has achieved.

11:59I'm like, we're looking around in this room and I'm like, this girl has won almost everything. She's a serial winner. She is one of the best of all time. She set the standards. Yeah. And one of my closest friends followed by my bestie. Like, yes, give me that all day long. But I am really proud of you again and again and again. Anyway, swiftly moving on. What are you eating? Two and gum. How are you going to say that? Mowams or pinballs or something? No. Oh, my God, I ate all the pinballs earlier. Oh, by the way, guys, let's just quickly do favourite sweet go. Mine would be Little Nerds or Pinballs.

12:39I used to bring you a pack of pinballs every camp, didn't I? Every camp. What's your favourite sweet go quickly before we do football? You know, like, you know the strawberry pencils? Laces. Laces, but pencils with the white thing inside. So you can get them in Candy King in the pick and mix. fat ones, like the short fat ones with sugar around them. That's the one. That is the one. Like, watch out, Candy King. You've got a local hand grabbing. You know, you were a kid and you went to the cinema. Did you ever pay for Pick-a-Mix? No. I always say, try before you buy. Yeah, like, no one's buying fudge because it's like four pounds a block of fudge.

13:13Do you know how expensive Pick-a-Mix is now? You can spend about 20 quid on it. Yeah, but to be fair, I actually think it's better now than it was because there was no cups back then so you would fill your bag and like as a kid you just fill it don't you don't realize about the weight yeah so you started to learn like oh i can't have a fudge or i can't have those ones that i like because they're heavy so my bigger mixed bags when i was a kid it used to be like flying saucers cola bottles like strawberry laces like all the all the thin light things and then my pockets would be full of like fudge remember The Freddo's, though, used to be 10p.

13:48Do you know how much they are now? It's a joke. It's ridiculous. It's a joke. But what I do like about Pick and Mix now is it's cups. So it's not by weight, it's about the size of the cup. So I'm like shoving that shit. Yeah, but to be honest, I do like the bags because it reminds me of being a kid. There's no gaps in my cup. Let me tell you, every hole is filled with a sweetie. Every hole's gone. Rachel, gone. And the podcast has just taken a turn down a new lane Here we go Anyway, back to football Completely gone off topic Your game, we've discussed mine Could have gone either way We just, yeah, but it's not the worst result in the world We're still in a good place Yours, fantastic result for you Yeah, surely you, surely you After your not so pleasing result against Arsenal Like a draw against the top team I'm sure you'll take it But you obviously always want to win Oh, yeah.

14:43I heard you turned your phone on and went, fucking hell, Villa will beat Man United. I went, go on, bestie. She's at it again. Do you know what? Secret agent. Really, really good win. Really good win, obviously. What was the game like? Because obviously I didn't get to watch it. So talk me through it. I like, obviously, prior to this, a week before, I'm like gassing Man United up in the podcast. Man United. They've been playing amazing, haven't they? Yeah, they are. Obviously, I always want us to win, but I was kind of excited to see live what they were like this year because I haven't, obviously I've seen them on telly and so I haven't seen them live.

15:17But we said about this though, it's all right getting to the top but how long can you maintain your levels for? That's the hardest thing in a long season. Yeah, exactly. But I was watching it and I was thinking, but we've talked about this, we seem to show up really a lot against the top teams. Yeah. Yeah, we got beat by you, right? But you said it's one of your hardest games. Always one of the hardest games. Was last year, no, the beat was last year. We drew with Arsenal. we haven't had City yet and United like I don't know why you just love playing City as well yeah I don't know what it is but I was like I went into this game going like we're going to win like I hope you all believe this because I can shout you all from the rooftops from the bench but like you're going to win you need to believe it yeah what do you think that is like when you play when you is it done 3-2 yeah what a comeback that is by the way yeah I know I don't know like I think like there's obviously a mentality shift when you play the top teams it's always like oh come on like let's give them a hard game but I don't think I've ever really had that I've always like approach every game the same and I do actually think that most of the girls feel the same like they're just very much like oh every game is the same like we just want to win yeah but I don't know if this is like unspoken thing of like upsetting a top team and I think that's kind of how we've always been like since I've been at Villa it's always kind of been that way but I don't think we've really got to see I don't think everyone's really got to see how good we can be I feel like you've been on a journey though yeah obviously buzzing Mary scored Mary scored a nice goal and obviously Man United that they didn't record that they didn't have one shot on target in the first half everyone will say like Man United played poor right but I yeah but I hate when people do that just because the top team drop points you have to give credit to the team that's won like yeah they might not have been at the best but there's you can't you can't discredit you guys we also probably made them play poor like we yeah I don't like when big teams kind of get shafted a little bit and just been like oh they just had a bad game no give credit where credit's due it was a bit of a weird one because I don't think anyone was really on top it was quite even in terms of like possession and stuff like that it was like kind of like a bit back and forth but like back and forth to the point where it wasn't really loads of chances like we had a really really good chance in the first half before the goal you know it's a great great opportunity to score but then we scored that And it was like, I think like you saw like us kick on, like it was like a new lease of life.

17:38And like, we just started to believe then. And the flip side of us going like, we want to beat top teams. There's probably an element, an element of top teams thinking like, whether you think it or not, but like, again, it's like that unspoken thing of, oh, we're going to win this. See, I can hand on heart, take to my grave that we have never ever said that. You know why? No, but that's what I mean. I don't think you say it like I don't think like we don't say oh we're going to beat these because they're a top team like we don't speak about it we like approach every game the same but it's almost like there's like underlying feeling and belief of like we're going to do something on the top teams whereas maybe an underlying thing from top teams might be like well we should probably win this like Man United haven't lost a game this season so they're probably thinking okay middle of the table team should be an okay game and subconsciously thinking about PSG in the week.

18:37I don't know. I could be completely wrong. But that comes with experience, though. That's what I'm telling you. We've been through that. We've been there as a team where, over the years, we've maybe looked one game too far ahead, and then it's cost us, and it's been a team where people expect us just to win. And I always say it in interviews, we'll win 1-0 maybe, and straight away the media's like, in an interview, or did you think you and I went, did we not just win and get a clean sheet? No, exactly. It's the media that underestimates teams not actually necessarily us or any other big team but it's the media and it's the perception of oh, Chelsea should just batter them and then even if it's just a 1-0 straight away the questions in the thing after is like do you think you could have done better?

19:25And I'm like, well, no, because we won. We did, the aim of the game is to win and we did that. So it's like, don't discredit the opposition because we don't have that mentality. But I personally think it comes from the media. But anyway, before we take a quick break, we're just quickly going to whisk over the other games because I actually really want to talk about the London City game. They beat Spurs 4-2. What a game that was, by the way. It was constantly back and forth. I was actually going to a baby shower that day, but we just had like 10, 15 minutes before that where we're like, oh, I should put this game on.

19:58And it was 2-1 London City and then Summonan scored a worldy free kick. To be honest, I'm going to put it out there, between her and Lynn Wilms on my team, free kicks of the season, both of them, they're up there with absolute worldies. But it's weird because she put it down and me and Sarah both were like, oh, top corner, 100 % she's scoring this, like we've seen it before. Same as when Lynn takes one, we're like, goal. And it was 2-2. Five minutes before that goal, five minutes after was what I watched and it was like Tottenham, Tottenham, all Tottenham piling on the pressure and I didn't have any signal and then after we'd got back I like clicked on like my app and I was like London City 4-2 I was like what the hell like completely against the runner player at the time that I saw so good for them they're such a strange one it's like I was saying this they're building you know they're building but it's so random for me like it's like you can't predict which way they're gonna go like they've lost some games where I think didn't expect you to lose that and then they've won games and I'm just like well done you, like obviously we know the talent that they've got, they're stats they're absolutely stats and we always said from the beginning didn't we, like it's about how they gel and that was like the biggest thing but, I think they are gelling though now, but they went from conceding a lot to now scoring a lot and I think that's the change, that for me is the game changer for them, that's where they're turning they've turned the peak, yeah exactly, it doesn't matter if you concede 2-3-4 if you're scoring 5-6-7, yeah and Spurs aren't easy, like again another hard I just think I'm absolutely loving the games in the women's game because I think even Champions League, WSL, the results are so interesting.

21:38The games are so tough. Like you said, you can't predict it. You can't predict the games anymore. And I love that because I think it shows how competitive the women's game is. And I stand by it. The WSL is by far the best league in the women's game in the world. It's the most competitive. It's the hardest league to play in. It's not just physical, but you've got to be technically able to play top football to break teams down, to win. And I just think seeing fresh players in, new teams. It's exciting, isn't it? It is. It's really, really exciting at the minute. But yeah, I think it's a turning point for London City.

22:11So I think we're definitely going to see a difference. And just want to congratulate Nikita Paris. She also made a 200th WSL appearance. So massive milestone achieved. So congratulations. Huge achievement. Well done, Keats. that's class Everton Man City City 1-2-1 but again close game so obviously Everton's goal Gago right okay I think she's sick have you played you've not played Everton this year have you not yet no I'm really interested to see how you find playing against her because I think you'll love it and she'll love it you know it's one of those like mutual respect you're thriving it yeah yeah yeah like I said to her after the game probably shouldn't have said this but she hadn't played much up until that game and I went to her literally she's French probably didn't even understand me, bless her, but I went up to her and I was like, you need to go in your manager's office and you need to tell him, play me more.

23:02Because I was like, you were such a frigging handful. Obviously, I was on the bench and I was watching, I was thinking, my God, this girl's a player. Like the way she moves, like she's got it all like shift of pace, like turns on the pace, like she's gone. Strength, finishing. I don't know, I don't know. I don't know, maybe I've not seen enough of her, but in that game against us, I thought, you caused us problems today. And I think our defence have been insane, but I know they'd all agree, but, like, yeah, she was a handful. Like, you can always say, can't you? 100%. Even if you... Oh, you've just come on my screen.

23:39Even if you batter a team, right, and the striker was clashed, you'd be like, she was a handful, though. Yeah, definitely. Like, you have to appreciate, like, the players in front of you, and even if you win, it doesn't matter. They can still be, like, one of the hardest opponents that you've faced. But a good win for City, and that obviously knocks you off the top with City winning and you're drawing but I think it's going to be it's going to be a good race I think by the end of the season it's getting interesting and good for them Hempo back on the pitch so good to see her back I think that's an amazing boost for City and yeah probably an area where they've they'll want to kind of add a little bit of strength don't get me wrong I'm a true Chelsea women's hype woman but I think they'll be they'll be the ones that will cause you a problem this year I think listen I think they all are and it's crazy I agree you can be at the top you can also quickly swiftly move down to fourth but I think on their day I think on their day they've almost like turned it on now we're not at the nitty gritty part either no no no we're still like you heard it here first I reckon they're after Christmas they're going to be the ones that all that's when it gets tasty well we'll see bestie but anyway Liverpool Brighton 1-1 No I actually thought Liverpool were going to We were going to take All three We were going to just Storm into the league And be like Nah we're getting our first Win on the board But 93rd minute But do you know what I think about that Rosa Cofagy right Had a hard time at Arsenal Made the move to Brighton Like it's almost like The same sort of storyline As Michelle Adjeman Yeah And I I don't know I just feel I feel like Even Keats like the players that go to Brighton they're always always improving they're always always getting better and like you look at Fran like she was obviously at the pinnacle like playing at Chelsea but I just see a smile on their face I see that they're like they're improving they're buying into the system they're enjoying it and happy for her to get that goal that's a hard one to take though 93rd mid that is that's a bitch that is hard to take it hurts like mad And I've been there at the club where you think, surely it's our time, surely it's our time.

25:55But you don't have that belief because it hasn't been your time. So you've had a series of games, a run of games, where you've not won, you've not won, you've not won, you've not won. But it only takes that breakthrough of the one win. Yeah. Because I would never get ahead of myself. Like this time last year, we were right at the bottom of the table. And then we turned it around in the back end of the season and ended up coming sixth, I think. and Liverpool and Brighton were both those teams like I say Brighton now because it was in that but Liverpool was one of those teams that was like absolutely fourth at this point of the year Christmas and then they just started to get overtaken so I think it really is very much it's almost like a bit of a like you're playing like a ball game literally until Christmas and then it's like no pun intended why am I just so punny tonight I don't know maybe it's festive spirit.

26:47Maybe it's Santa behind you. I don't know. But listen, final game, West Ham, Leicester. One. Same thing again though. One. Right, Leicester score in the 97th minute. West Ham are about to get their first win of the season. It's crazy. You think it's there, it's there, it's there, and then all of a sudden it's not. But again, there's no coincidence. It is that mindset. It's like, oh, we've got to hold on, we've got to hold on, we've got to hold on. And I think this time last year, had we have played this game against Man United, would have either drawn 1-1 or they lost 2-1 because it's like you're holding, you're holding, you're holding.

27:19Not one point in that game did we think we need to hold on to this lead. It was like, just keep playing. Yeah, exactly. That we're fine. I agree. When you're in that slump, it's like, oh, I've got to protect this with my life. And it's because you're so desperate for it as well. Yeah, you're just desperate. But listen, before we go for a break, also my mum got me another jumper. They're like these mental health jumpers. It says, light, brighter, and then on the back, I can't remember what it says, I'll show you after. It's something like you make this... That does not say brighter. What's it say?

27:47Light bringer. Oh, sorry, it's because it's upside down. Light bringer. No, I'm running off three hours sleep. And on the back it says you brighten up this world just by being in it. That's nice. I actually saw somebody with a hoodie, your hoodie, that you said in the podcast last week. Yeah. This week. So shout out to you and your mum. Right, guys, we will be back. We hope you enjoyed that first part of the episode. jam-packed with all things football. We will be right back.

28:4112.5 or 15 milligram injection. ZepBound contains terzepatide and should not be used with other terzepatide containing products or any GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines. It is not known if ZepBound is safe and effective for use in children. Don't share needles or pens or reuse needles. Don't take if allergic to it. Or if you or someone in your family had medullary thyroid cancer, or if you've had multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2, tell your doctor if you get a lump or swelling in your neck. Stop ZepBound and call your doctor if you have severe stomach pain or a serious allergic reaction.

29:14Severe side effects may include inflamed pancreas or gallbladder problems. Tell your doctor if you experience vision changes before scheduled procedures with anesthesia. If you're nursing, pregnant, plan to be, or taking birth control pills. Taking ZepBound with a sulfonylurea or insulin may cause low blood sugar. Side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, which can cause dehydration and worsen kidney problems. Talk to your doctor. Call 1-800-545-5979 or visit zepbounce.lily.com. Hi, this is Gary Lineker from Goalhangers. The rest is football. This episode is brought to you by Wise. It's only when you start moving money between currencies that you really think about the exchange rate, the fee, and what might be hidden away in the small print.

30:00Whether you're living abroad, paying someone overseas, or just trying to manage your money across borders, you want a fair exchange rate, an easy transfer, and no surprises along the way. Wise keeps things simple. Wise is a smart way to move the currencies you need around the globe. It works in more than 160 countries and with over 40 currencies, most transfers arrive instantly. Wise uses the mid-market exchange rate, like the one you see on Google, with no markups or hidden fees. So when money needs to move, you can see the rate, know the fee and get on with it. Join millions saving billions on hidden fees by downloading the Wise app today.

30:40Be smart, get wise, T's and C's apply.

30:59Is there any other battery with power boost ingredients inside? No, just Duracell. Remember, goats only trust goats because they're built different. And Messi only trusts Duracell.

31:17Welcome back to Daily Brightness. We are going a little bit different this time. So usually we'll talk a little bit about football and then do something else. But today we're talking about festivities, right? because we spoke about it last week and we spoke about what people do on the build-up to Christmas, when's acceptable to put their trees up, when's acceptable to decorate, this, that and the other, right? So, back to the point where I was at the baby shower, right? I was thinking to myself, I just sat there thinking, it feels Christmassy. It feels Christmassy. Oh, I just feel something in my bones.

31:50I want to put my tree up. I was like, when is the right time? But when you want to do something, you will do it. for anyone listening. I was somewhere the other day and they were like, oh my God, can you believe at number seven outside they've got their Christmas decorations up and I was like, oh, I can't believe I've got my tree up. Yeah, go on, have another judge. Judge again. Yeah, you know what? I'm not bothered. Like everyone knows. Can people just stop judging and just let people do what they want to do? If you want to put your tree up on 1st November, go for it. Like if it makes you happy, do it.

32:25I came down this morning, right? It's dark still. So I've come down, as you know, when you're up early with the dogs, it's still dark. And, like, the living room was bleak and dark. And I thought, I'm not turning the light on. I'm putting the tree on. And I put the tree on and I sat there. I've got my fire on, the tree on, and I just thought... Candles! How cosy is this? It's lovely. Right, so Rachel's got hers up. I did agree that I'm going to put mine up in the middle of November. Do what you want to do. Exactly! Do you let Sarah help? because I don't let anyone help me do my tree because I know I'm going to take whatever you've put on.

32:59I think she's actually really good at it. I can't, bestie, because I'm just going to, if someone puts it on, I'm going to remove it and I'm going to put it where I'm. Yeah, don't get me wrong. I do go around and think, oh, that one doesn't look good there. My toxic trait is, can you help me do the decorations? Actually, I'll just do it myself. Oh, I'll do it all myself, babe. That's my toxic trait. I'm just like, can you actually help? And then I'm like, you've put it in the wrong place. Just leave it. I'll do it myself. But I keep going on TikTok and seeing like, tips and like, oh, you should do this.

33:28I'm like, how have I ever thought of that? I definitely want to go more Christmassy outside. I always do, so my, you know, my front door, it's got like those two metal pillars and I wrap Christmas lights around them, but I want to do something else outside. I always see people with lovely things in the windows. Well, so we've got a massive like, it's like wicker almost, reindeer that lights up. Yeah. Massive. What you put on the front, love that. Literally got that on the side of the road, so literally driving. not far from me and it's like Christmas decoration tin it's literally on the side of the road and they like show you what they've got so we got a reindeer from there which was lovely we've got that do you have a wreath?