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Podcast · 71 episodes

The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness, page 2

by Goalhanger · English

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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Millie & Rach BOTH Win POTM, Bunny Shaw Continues To Bang In Goals and Champions League Knockouts ApproachA women’s football roundup plus “Sounds of the Game,” listener chat, and “block and delete,” hosted by Millie and Rach.17 Dec 2025 · 31 min · 14 chapters
Q&A: Our Love Of December, Pitch Perfect And Yorkshire Puddings Filled With StuffingThis Daily Brightness Q&A episode is a festive, football-adjacent chat about Christmas, comfort viewing, food, and personal routines.11 Dec 2025 · 22 min · 13 chapters
Chelsea’s Record Run Ends, The 2026 World Cup Draw Is Made And The Girls Gear Up For The Winter BreakDaily Brightness episode: hosts Rachel and “Bestie” (Chelsea player) celebrate Bestie’s birthday, discuss the week’s personal updates, and share charity plans for Birmingham Children’s Hospital (plus…10 Dec 2025 · 35 min · 13 chapters
A New Xbox Obsession And “A Would Rather” SpecialThe episode is a “Would You Rather” Q&A special from Daily Brightness, framed around the hosts’ new gaming hobby.4 Dec 2025 · 19 min · 9 chapters
Secret Santa, Spatula or Tongs & A Chat About Loneliness Q&A episode mixing playful “would you rather” questions with a serious discussion on loneliness, especially around Christmas and grief.28 Nov 2025 · 18 min · 7 chapters
UWCL debrief and a very special guest!“Daily Brightness” episode mixing football round-ups (League Cup, Women’s Champions League, Nations League final preview) with personal chat, then interviewing Sarah Malin.26 Nov 2025 · 33 min · 14 chapters
Introducing: The Rest Is ScienceIntroducing “The Rest Is Science,” a new Goalhanger podcast by Michael Stevens and Professor Hannah Fry, previewing an upcoming science segment about water and geology.25 Nov 2025 · 12 min · 6 chapters
Would You Do I’m A Celeb Bushtucker Trials? This episode of Daily Brightness is a Q&A with football-themed banter and multiple “would you rather” questions.21 Nov 2025 · 16 min · 8 chapters
Horrible Halo, Manchester Is Blue and Some Dubious RefereeingDaily Brightness (football-focused) with chat about women’s sport media coverage, WSL match reactions, and listener “block & delete” grievances.20 Nov 2025 · 35 min · 15 chapters
Adam Sandler, Career Bloopers and “The Roman Times”This Q&A episode of Daily Brightness is a playful chat mixing pop culture, football career mishaps, and personal “what if” questions. Guests: Van (a footballer) and “Bestie” (her co-host).14 Nov 2025 · 17 min · 10 chapters
Millie hits 210 appearances, a huge win for Villa and some (very) early Christmas cheer!Daily Brightness episode mixing football updates, WSL/Champions League discussion, and early-Christmas cheer, plus personal “block and delete” and gratitude segments.13 Nov 2025 · 47 min · 18 chapters
‘Do I Need Permission to Have a Baby?’ - The Untold Struggles of Female AthletesFemale athletes and motherhood—whether clubs expect women to “ask permission,” the taboo around pregnancy/IVF/fertility support, and what clubs should guarantee from planning through return to play.7 Nov 2025 · 25 min · 10 chapters
Man Utd Stay Unbeaten, Rock Solid Chelsea & Arsenal Finding FormThe episode is a women’s football chat (Daily Brightness) covering recent results and upcoming fixtures, plus a “block and delete” segment and charity/gratitude.6 Nov 2025 · 32 min · 17 chapters
Traitor Or Faithful? 👀 Werewolf or Vampire? 👻 HALLOWEEN Q&A 🎃Halloween Q&A with guests debating horror movies, paranormal beliefs, and “Traitors”/“Faithfuls” logic; also asks about ghosts, haunting, spiders, and Halloween traditions (UK vs America).30 Oct 2025 · 14 min · 7 chapters
England v Brazil Review, International Breaks Plus ALL NEW “Block and Delete”The episode reviews England’s 2-1 loss to Brazil, focusing on positives from the squad rotation. Guests: the hosts of Daily Brightness, “Millie” and “Rach” (no other guests named).29 Oct 2025 · 26 min · 7 chapters
What Makes A Good Pub, A Good Pub?Daily Brightness Q&A episode. Topic: favorite England tournaments (Euro 2022), starting football at 16 advice (“enjoy it”), favorite football kits (England reversible poppy kit; Leeds away kit with…23 Oct 2025 · 20 min · 10 chapters
The League Cup Debate, A Sprinkling of Champions League And A Lot Of Love for Millie’s AnnouncementDaily Brightness discusses League Cup group-stage format and Champions League results, then pivots to Millie Bright’s recent retirement from international football and the emotional reaction to it.22 Oct 2025 · 47 min · 14 chapters
MILLIE BRIGHT ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL RETIREMENTMillie Bright announces her international retirement from England football, explaining why she’s stepping back now and reflecting on her England career highlights.13 Oct 2025 · 27 min · 9 chapters
World Mental Health Day Special World Mental Health Day (Oct 10) special focused on mental health access during catastrophes/emergencies, the Hello Yellow “wear something yellow” campaign for children/young people, and personal…8 Oct 2025 · 30 min · 15 chapters
Arsenal drop points in the WSL, United continue to impress and Champions League excitement buildsDaily Brightness episode mixing WSL match talk (Chelsea vs Man U 1-1; Arsenal dropping points vs Man City; other results like Leicester 1-1 Everton, Liverpool winless, Tottenham vs Brighton),…7 Oct 2025 · 30 min · 9 chapters
‘Would You Rather…’ SpecialA “Would You Rather…” special where the hosts answer rapid-fire hypothetical questions, mostly football/celebrity and everyday-life scenarios, plus a brief Q&A wrap-up.3 Oct 2025 · 14 min · 13 chapters
Rach Collects Her MBE, 100 WSL Appearances & Bend It Like Beever-JonesDaily Brightness episode where hosts Rachel Davies and Millie Bright discuss Rachel’s WSL milestone (100 appearances) and her MBE ceremony at Windsor Castle, then shift to Chelsea/WSL match talk…2 Oct 2025 · 28 min · 11 chapters
A Tribute To Matt BeardTribute episode after the death of football manager Matt Beard, focusing on his character, impact on players, and contributions to women’s football.24 Sep 2025 · 17 min · 5 chapters
Favourite Other Sports & A Potential Live Show?A Q&A episode where the hosts answer listener questions about Christmas adverts, doing a live show/meet-and-greets, quirky “would you rather” prompts, other sports they watch, autumn/fall traditions,…18 Sep 2025 · 15 min · 10 chapters