The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness

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…
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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!
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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…

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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!

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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…

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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?

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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!

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This week, Millie and Rachel chat with England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck. They cover their shared Yorkshire roots, Ellie's career journey from Manchester City to Barcelona, and how she's now settling in at Aston Villa. She also opens up about her incredible recovery from a stroke. Oh, and there’s special guest appearances by two of Ellie's dogs!

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In a potentially season-defining weekend in the WSL title race; Chelsea dropped points losing at home to Arsenal, leaving leaders City with a 9-point advantage. Does Millie think the race is over, or is there still hope? And how do Chelsea pick themselves up for another massive game at Manchester City this weekend?

In other WSL news Liverpool secured their first win of the season over Tottenham, and Aston Villa fell to a strong Manchester United side.

Millie and Rach also discuss last week’s League Cup semi-finals and the BIG news coming out of the NWSL regarding Trinity

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In this Agony Aunt special, Rachel and Millie solve all your burning issues including; a wedding dilemma, a friend’s flirty boyfriend and a 25 year age gap crush.

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Get a glimpse behind the scenes at Windsor Castle after Millie collected her OBE last week from - none other than - HRH Prince William.

We’ve been loving “2026 is the new 2016” on social media so Rach and Millie pick out some of their own treasured 2016 pics for a trip down memory lane.

And finally, with a weekend full of FA Cup Fourth Round fixtures, there’s plenty of football to discuss too.

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Which came first - the colour orange or the fruit orange? Do Millie & Rach like to track their sleep? And what goes in the bowl first - the milk or the cereal?

Plus find out which of Millie’s dogs chased Sam Kerr around her house, and bit her neighbour on the bum…!

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Strap yourself in for the mother of all catch ups. After three weeks off Millie and Rach have so much to fill everyone in on…

How many of Papa Bright’s Snowballs did Millie drink over Christmas? Why did Rach call Millie at 5:45am on her wedding day? And what was Millie’s signature dancefloor move?

The WSL is also back with a bang. Chelsea secured a big 5-0 win to keep in touch with league leaders Manchester City. And Rach scored again to help give Villa a huge result against Brighton.

Plus they take a look at the latest transfer headlines and speculate about where Georgia Stanway is headed 👀

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What was the highlight of Millie and Rach’s year? What was the best advice they received? And what are their resolutions for 2026?

Which food would they choose for their New Year’s Eve party platter? And what will they be wearing on the night itself - sparkly outfits or PJs?

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Rach & Millie are now on their Winter Break, but just before they set off for the festive period they take a look at how the WSL stands.

Which team is looking favourite to win the title? Which team has been the surprise package? Which team has disappointed? And who has been the league’s breakout player?

They also debrief on Millie’s first goal of the season in Chelsea’s 9-1 drubbing of Liverpool in the Subway League Cup AND Chelsea’s automatic progression to the UWCL Quarter-Finals.

In other news they discuss the surprise sacking of London City manager Jocelyn Prêcheur, Karen Carney winning Strictly, and England superstar Michelle Agyemang being named Young SPOTY.

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Millie and Rach debate the merits of living in an igloo or a sandcastle, and answer a popular football debate - short or long sleeve shirts?

Also, in this week’s episode. What is their favourite scent? When is DIY Daly getting an insta page? And is 20 too old to take up something new?

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Millie reflects on Chelsea’s astounding 6-0 win over Roma, and her well-deserved POTM award, in the Champions League midweek. She also previews their big final group game against Wolfsburg this Wednesday.

Rach looks back at an equally superb 3-0 drubbing of Liverpool in the WSL, her first two goals of the season - one scored after just 27 seconds - and her POTM award. A great week to be a Daly Brightness footballer!

They also discuss the amazing form of Bunny Shaw as she scores her 100th goal and take a good look at why Manchester City are team to catch in the WSL title race as we go into the Winter Break.

There’s an update on Rach and Millie’s young hero Noah Playforth and his admirable fundraising efforts, as well as some superb Block & Deletes.

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What is your favourite month? Which film could you watch on repeat? What’s your number one Christmas food item?

Millie and Rach also discuss which of their teammates they’d most like to swap lives with for a day and what they were like at secondary school.

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Millie and Rach dig down into an exciting weekend of WSL action where Chelsea lost for the first time in an astonishing 585 days, allowing City to go six points clear at the top of the table. Whilst Aston Villa suffered a heart-breaking defeat in stoppage time at Spurs.

Off the pitch, find out what Rach and Millie are getting up to in the lead up to Christmas. Spreading joy with visits to children in hospital, a bit of training and a huge dose of excitement ahead of Rach’s wedding.

And looking ahead to next summer - how does our resident America expert Rach think England fans will fare in Dallas next summer for the Fifa Men’s World Cup? Which cities are her must-visits? And is there a chance Daly Brightness will go on tour for some matches too?

Rach brings to our attention the heart-warming story of Noah Playforth, a 7 year old boy from Rotherham, who has raised over £35,000 for his local hospice. To donate follow this link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/nrp-christmas-bluebellwood?msockid=2905de98b8b762d30735ca1db94f63ea

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Millie and Rach have begun their gaming journey. After a slow start on the tech side they’re up and running, but the question is, will they become the next big thing in streaming?

Also in today’s episode, the listeners have sent in some mad “would you rathers…”. Would Millie and Rach prefer to live on the moon or under water? Would they rather be a living room or a kitchen? And how would they cope never winning a football match again?

The “would you rathers” get even more challenging - would you rather not be able to taste or not be able to see colours? And would you prefer to know how you die, or when? Thanks Amelia…

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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 mulled over - Hawaiian shirts in winter or Christmas jumpers in summer?

Millie and Rach take a pause to discuss a really important topic, particularly with Christmas around the corner, about their experiences of loneliness. Despite being professional footballers surrounded by people everyday, it may surprise you to hear they also have suffered from being lonely in the past too.

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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.

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