Best Chloe Steph Podcasts (2025)

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Euro 2025 Preview Part 1: Switzerland expects, Spain seek revenge, and watch out for Germany! 45:16

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The Euros are finally here! In the first of our two-part Euros preview, Clo and Rach take a (nervous) look at Groups A, B and C! Rach explains why people need to be worried seriously about Germany, Chloe doffs her cap to Iceland's giant goalkeeper, and we ask the eternal question of every major tournament: why can't Norway make things click?! Plus,…

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Picking our final Lionesses Starting XI! 46:24

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Eight days to go until the Euros, people! England will kick off their campaign against France on July 5th, so today Chloe and Rachel are putting themselves in Sazzy Wiegs' shoes once more: we're picking our final England starting XI! What's changed? Why do we think – even without Millie Bright – that England have the perfect centre-half combo? And …

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Squad drama across Europe, Switzerland prepares, and the WSL announces its official expansion 44:27

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As we continue to close in on the Euros, we've got some questions. Like... are other countries having squad drama too? It turns out, yes! Chloe and Rachel catch up over the latest international news, including some big calls in France, a big tweet in Spain, and a big f**k up with the kit in Wales. Plus, Swiss football writer Craig King joins us to …

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The Women of “Dracula”, Part 2: Patriarchy Bites 39:36

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Send me a text message! This isn't just a vampire story; it's a chilling exposé of Victorian anxieties. In part two of our series on the women of “Dracula”, the Paranormal Pajama Party podcast plunges deeper into Bram Stoker's classic, exploring how it grapples with female power, intellectual authority, and the fragile state of masculinity. We spen…

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A seismic week for England, Ireland wave goodbye to a legend, and Spurs sack Vilahamn 42:01

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And breathe. It's all been kicking off in the Upfront WhatsApp group this past week - from Fran Kirby's retirement, to Millie Bright's shock announcement, to the actual bloomin' Euros squad itself! Chloe and Rachel are ready to react to it all. They explain why Millie Bright should tell the haters to do one – while Clo is very excited about Michell…

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Steph Houghton’s coaching journey 21:40

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Today, we’re joined by an absolute legend of the English game. Steph Houghton remains one of the best defenders of all time and played over 120 times for England, captaining the Lionesses at two World Cups and a Euros. She has just finished the UEFA A Licence course - the highest qualification a coach can receive - which qualifies her to coach in t…

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The lethal Lionesses but relegation for Wales and Scotland! 39:09

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Chloe’s just about got the glitter off from Mighty Hoopla to chat all things international football! England put on a clinic against Portugal ahead of Sarina Wiegman unveiling her Euros squad on Thursday. Where does hat-trick hero Aggie Beever-Jones sit in the attacking pecking order? And if Lauren James is fit and back in the squad, who’s going to…

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The Women of “Dracula”, Part 1: Lucy Westenra and Victorian fear of female desire 32:36

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Send me a text message! Think you know “Dracula”? Think again. In this first part of our two-part deep dive into the world's most famous vampire novel, we're sinking our teeth into the real monsters of the story – and spoiler alert, it's not the Count. Join Steph as she explores how “Dracula” reflects Victorian society's collective panic over the “…

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105 : "I quit!" Steph’s leap, Soul Truths & The Woman Within Retreat 31:43

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In this heart-opening episode, Chloe and Steph share a very personal life update - from big transitions and soul-aligned choices to sacred plans for The Woman Within retreat in Bali. Steph reveals the emotional and spiritual journey behind leaving her high-powered corporate role after 18 years to follow a deeper calling. The conversation moves thro…

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Maisie Symonds on Brighton's season of two halves, her England call-up, and off-season relaxation! 33:45

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Today, we're joined by one of England's exciting next generation and a rising star in the WSL: it's Brighton's Maisie Symonds! Rach caught up with Maisie from her seaside home (and, really, it couldn't be any closer to the sea) to look back on Brighton's season, which saw Dario Vidošić make an instant impact and some brilliant home form before a to…

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At The Match: Arsenal's Champions League glory in Lisbon 21:49

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In case you hadn't heard, Arsenal wrote themselves into the history books on Saturday by beating Barcelona to win the Champions League. And now's your chance to relive it! Rachel and Chloe met outside the José Alvalade Stadium after the full time whistle to reflect on their feelings after an extraordinary 90 minutes. But before that, Rachel gives y…

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Arsenal win the Champions League and Mary Earps retires from England! 43:09

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We’ve got two SEISMIC bits of football news to get stuck into today! First up, despite coming into the game as the unfancied underdogs, Arsenal put in a performance for the ages and won the Champions League! Rachel and Chloe discuss their own experiences of Saturday’s final and praise a phenomenal effort from Renée Slegers and her players. Then, ou…

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The big Arsenal vs Barcelona preview! 38:13

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Here we go, people! Whether you're an Arsenal fan jumping on a flight to Lisbon or you're a neutral who's just ready for a huge Champions League final, Chloe and Rach have got you covered. We look back on Arsenal's route to the final and Barcelona's various demolitions, before looking ahead to the key battles on Saturday. Can Mariona Caldentey make…

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Chelsea crush Man United to seal the treble! 49:04

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Rach dials in from Portugal to catch up with Clo about the FA Cup final, where Chelsea flexed their dominance for one last time this season. Some BIG names rocked up to Wembley - and surprise, surprise, Sir Jim Ratcliffe wasn’t one of them… We also get stuck into some rather weird Marc Skinner quotes (sorry Marc) before weighing up Man United’s cha…

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104: Exploring Self & Space: Joy, Healing, and the Energy Around Us 28:43

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In this expansive episode of The Selfish Podcast, Chloe and Steph explore the energetic intersections between our inner world and outer environment. From the transformative magic of astrocartography to the grounding wisdom of Feng Shui, they dive into how where we are can deeply influence how we feel. This one’s a journey through joy, healing, and …

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The 2024/25 Upfront Awards! 33:48

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Who was our player of the season? Who was our manager of the season? And - most importantly of all - what was our WTF moment of the season?! And yes, there were a fair few to pick from… The iconic Upfront Awards are back. Join Chloe and Rachel to relive a hugely entertaining season of WSL football! Follow us on X, Instagram, Bluesky and YouTube! Em…

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The 2024/25 WSL finale 54:26

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And just like that, the 2024/25 WSL season comes to a close! Clo and Rach are here to reflect on the final weekend and discuss this season’s winners and losers. Chelsea (obviously) managed to pull off another invicible campaign and Arsenal beat Man United 4-3 at the Emirates to hold on to second place! Plus, how did Aston Villa finish sixth after f…

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Inside Kelly Simmons’ storied career at the FA 48:57

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Joining us today is someone who’s been instrumental in reshaping and driving the women’s game forward in England: Kelly Simmons OBE! From putting the WSL on the map to championing investment in grassroots pathways - and everything in between - Kelly’s 30-year career at the FA has been nothing short of extraordinary. Kelly reflects on her journey, t…

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Chelsea are WSL champions (again), Man United make the Champions League & London City Lionesses get promoted! 45:30

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First things first… in case you missed it, Rach got an assist in the WSL this weekend! But in other news, Chelsea clinched their sixth straight WSL title with two games to spare, on a random Wednesday night at Leigh Sports Village of all places! But can they go the whole season unbeaten? Clo and Rach dive into just that. Elsewhere, the Manchester D…

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103: Soul Work & the Power of Akashic Healing with Tara Hegerty 56:13

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We sit down with energy healer and intuitive guide Tara Hegerty, who shares her powerful personal journey from a high-pressure events career through trauma, fertility challenges, and into a deep spiritual awakening. Tara opens up about her journey and how she stumbled upon a book that changed everything—How to Read the Akashic Records. She explains…

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Courtney Brosnan on life at Everton & goalkeeping at the top level! 29:12

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It’s the Merseyside Derby this weekend! Which naturally means Clo and Rach have roped in Everton (and Ireland) number one, Courtney Brosnan! Courtney takes us inside Everton’s injury-hit season, the impact of fresh investment at the club, and what Brian Sørenson is building with this team. Elsewhere, she and Clo obviously get into the nitty-gritty …

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Arsenal reach the Champions League final, Chelsea bow out & Crystal Palace suffer WSL relegation 51:02

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Rach joins Chloe from an airport lounge in France, fresh from witnessing a true Arsenal masterclass on Sunday. Their hugely impressive comeback against Lyon means they’ve reached the Champions League final for the first time in 18 years! Arsenal’s Renée-ssance really is in full effect… Meanwhile, Chelsea suffered another semi-final exit to Barcelon…

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Hagsploitation: “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” | 33 37:07

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Send me a text message! In this spine-tingling episode, we watch the 1962 psychological thriller "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" and dive deep into the hagsploitation film subgenre it spawned. When Hollywood legends Bette Davis and Joan Crawford found themselves discarded by studios as they aged, they turned to horror – creating a film that both…

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Champions League disappointments & where’s it going wrong for Spurs? 52:32

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Clo and Rach are back in the studio after a frustrating weekend of Champions League football for both Arsenal and Chelsea. Can either of them turn it around in the second legs? Clo reckons it’s close to impossible for Chelsea, but Rach has cooked up a strategy that might just work. Let’s just say the word “Tetris” springs to mind… Elsewhere, all th…

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Inside Canada’s FIRST-EVER women’s soccer league with Calgary Wild head coach Lydia Bedford 32:10

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Rach is here with a very special episode all the way from Canada, jetting over there for the launch of the brand-new Northern Super League! Ahead of the historic opening match between Calgary Wild and Vancouver Rise last night, she found time to sit down with Calgary’s head coach and former Leicester City manager, Lydia Bedford. Lydia opens up abou…

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A spicy FA Cup semi-final weekend 56:04

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First things first, if you haven’t seen that Phallon Tullis-Joyce save… where have you been this weekend?! Don’t worry though, Clo and Rach are here to fill you in... Manchester United are heading back to Wembley to defend their FA Cup crown - cue Clo’s celebrations - but can they get past Chelsea? Rach reckons this could be Chelsea’s best-ever cha…

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The White Witch of Rose Hall: Annie Palmer and Madame LaLaurie 37:37

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Send me a text message! What do the White Witch of Jamaica’s Rose Hall and New Orleans tour staple Madame LaLaurie have in common? They're both infamous female figures in ghost lore, accused of monstrous violence during the era of slavery. But dig a little deeper, and a more disturbing truth emerges. Annie Palmer – the so-called White Witch – never…

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The Lionesses leave Leuven empty handed 29:54

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Michelle Agyemang… WOW. Just wow. She had a night she will never forget, but England suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat in Belgium. Rach can hear the alarm bells ringing already - but don’t panic, her and Chloe are very much on hand to bring the calm that’s needed in this special post-match reaction pod! Plus, it’s safe to say Sazzy Wiegs has a se…

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England run RIOT, Ireland return to winning ways & the UK looks set to host the 2035 World Cup! 49:06

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The Lionesses put in a five star performance against Belgium on Friday… this obviously means they’re going to win the Euros now, right?! Rach reveals the player that impressed her the most while Clo tries to work out - once and for all - who’s starting in goal at the Euros. We also turn our attention to Ireland - who put four past Greece - and then…

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Meet the man who left Chelsea Women to lead World Sevens Football 40:28

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For over a decade, Adrian Jacob has helped shape Chelsea into one of the most successful and dominant teams in the game. Today, he sits down with Rach to take us inside that journey - from what it was like working with Emma Hayes to some of the club’s biggest moments. He also gives his take on accusations that Chelsea have ‘spent’ their way to succ…

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Aston Villa bounce back, West Ham are on fire & the Lionesses return to our screens! 45:06

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It’s April Fool’s Day! Which means Clo obviously had to play a (not so) little joke on Rach… Once Rach has finally recovered, we dive into Aston Villa’s massive comeback against Liverpool. Does this win mean Villa are safe from relegation? And is a fifth-place finish for Liverpool this season still achievable? Elsewhere, West Ham nicking a point ag…

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102 Float tank: depriving our senses, C&S catch up and traditions & ritual 40:56

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In this episode of the Selfish Podcast, Steph talks about her experiences in a float tank ... seriously guys you need to get on to this! Before they dive into this, the girls catch up. Steph discusses her recent family holiday and the emotional significance of celebrating her late son Arthur's birthday, and the rituals she engaged in to honour his …

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The Man City & Chelsea matchups keep delivering & Arsenal have had a rollercoaster week! 47:48

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Well, episode three of the Man City and Chelsea quadrilogy did not disappoint! Chloe praises Kerolin and Khiara Keating’s performances and Rach tells us why Chelsea deserved to win this time round. Then, we look ahead to the fourth and final showdown this Thursday in the Champions League! Elsewhere, Leicester pulled off a potentially season-saving …

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Arsenal & England legend Anita Asante on the National League Cup final & her coaching journey! 29:58

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This weekend, Nottingham Forest and Stoke City go head-to-head in a huge National League Cup final clash! So who better to give us the down-low on it than a true England and Arsenal Legend, Anita Asante? Anita reflects on her Arsenal days — where she in fact won this trophy twice — explains why greater visibility for National League teams is so imp…

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Chelsea lift the League Cup and Crystal Palace smash the relegation battle wide open 48:36

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Chelsea finally ended their League Cup final curse. This time around, the only cursed thing was the pitch at Pride Park. Chloe and Rachel look back on a huge day for Chelsea and Sonia Bompastor. But will Man City be better prepared for their next meeting? And the one after that, and the one after that… Plus, Liverpool upset Manchester United as Oli…

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101 Intentionally letting go & full moon eclipse energy 41:18

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In this episode of The Selfish Podcast, Chloe and Steph reflect on their past intentions and introduce a new concept called the 'anti-resolution.' This approach focuses on letting go of habits and practices that drain energy rather than adding more to their lives. Before diving into this, they delve into the astrological significance of the current…

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Liverpool upset Arsenal in the FA Cup and Man City have SACKED Gareth Taylor?! 43:28

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Liverpool pulled off the closest thing to a cupset this weekend! Rach is here to tell us why Arsenal’s performance felt like a throwback to their early-season struggles under Jonas Eidevall… Meanwhile, over at Man United, things are looking far worse off the pitch than on it. Chloe and Rach discuss Geyse’s situation and how it speaks to the club’s …

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Inside Baroness Sue Campbell’s storied career 39:09

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Joining Rach in the studio today is one of the most influential figures in British sport—Baroness Sue Campbell! The driving force behind the transformation of women’s football in England, Sue’s influence on the game has been instrumental, and her career is nothing short of extraordinary. Sue reminisces about Euro 2022—and the role she played in Eng…

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Chelsea drop points, managerial sackings & scrapping relegation from the WSL?! 44:45

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Brighton did a little bit of a dirty on Chelsea at the weekend as they held the league leaders to a draw. So with Chelsea's lead now at five points, is the title race back on?! Clo reckons there’s a cool draft coming through that slightly ajar door… Meanwhile, the WSL managerial merry-go-round has been in full swing after Liverpool parted ways with…

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Meet Mary Phillip: England legend & history-maker at Peckham Town 41:04

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Chloe’s travelled down to East Dulwich to catch up with none other than Mary Phillip! Mary walks us through her hugely successful England days, from the “surreal” moment she got called-up, to being roommates with another England icon, Rachel Yankey. Mary also discusses her trophy-laden club career, reveals what it truly meant to be the first Black …

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Bonus: The Woman Within Retreat, meet your hosts, what you can expect & sparkling eyes 28:15

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In this special bonus episode, hosts Steph, Chloe, and Janika discuss their upcoming retreat, The Woman Within, designed for women seeking self-discovery and healing. They share their personal journeys, the retreat's purpose, and the significance of the astrological timing. The conversation emphasises the importance of creating space for personal g…

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More England catastrophising & Carla Ward's Ireland are off the mark! 47:27

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Chloe’s back from Miami and joins Rach in the studio - sadly with no piña colada in hand - to break down England’s underwhelming, but not disastrous, 1-1 draw against Portugal in their Nations League opener. Elsewhere, Carla Ward got her first - albeit scrappy - win with Ireland so Rach is of course buzzing about that, and then we look to Scotland …

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Our 100th episode(!) & a deep dive into our relationships 39:09

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It's our 100th episode! Join Chloe and Steph as they shed a few tears and celebrate 100 before chatting about the retreat, and then on to the main topic of today, a deep dive into their romantic relationships. This is follow on from their conversation with Sally Jane Douglas and they have been sitting with the idea how our relationships evolve as w…

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Botan Dōrō: Love, Death, and Samurai 30:36

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Send me a text message! Join me to examine one of Japan's most influential ghost stories – Botan Dōrō (The Peony Lantern). This tale of love beyond death helped establish the archetype of the long-haired vengeful female ghost in Japanese horror. When handsome samurai Shinzaburō falls for the beautiful Otsuyu, their love seems destined for tragedy. …

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Aoife Mannion on representing Ireland, missing out on Euro 2025 and Carla Ward’s arrival 24:48

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International football is back tomorrow! Which means we’ve roped in Republic of Ireland defender Aoife Mannion to tell us all about her Ireland journey after debuting for the Girls in Green two years ago this month. Aoife opens up about overcoming setbacks throughout her career - after suffering two ACL injuries - and reveals what it’s like to play…

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Derby disappointments and England expectations, with Robyn Cowen 44:46

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Chloe’s still living it up in Miami, but fear not: today, Rachel is joined by certified commentary royalty as she gets stuck into the latest news with BBC Sport’s Robyn Cowen! We chat about a disappointing North London Derby, where Spurs showed they’ve gone backwards since last season and Arsenal turned on the style in front of 56,784 Chloe Kelly s…

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99 Sally Jane Douglas on Intimacy, Relationships & Intention 52:40

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This week we welcome back the fabulous Sally Jane Douglas! Sally shares her journey into relationships and intimacy. Sally shares her personal experiences of cultivating self-connection and vulnerability, and how that has laid the foundation for her current intimate relationship. The chat delves into understanding feminine and masculine energies, p…

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Man City’s revenge, near upsets in the FA Cup & Chloe Kelly gets ‘dropped’ 46:26

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We’d like to start by thanking Mary Fowler for saving us all - but especially one very cold Rach - from extra-time against Arsenal last week. Her and Clo react to Man City getting through to the League Cup final to face, you guessed it… Chelsea! Elsewhere, the FA Cup delivered some serious squeaky bum time moments this weekend and we also give our …

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98 Year of the Wood snake, your Chinese zodiac & Feng Shui tips 33:02

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In this episode of The Selfish Podcast" with Chloe and Steph, the gals deep dive into the Year of the Wood Snake in the Chinese zodiac for 2025. They cover the key themes and predictions for each of the 12 zodiac animals, highlighting the opportunities and challenges they may face in the coming year. Chloe & Steph also run through the general theme…

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Chaos in Manchester & a crazy end to the transfer window! 46:43

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It’s been a rather chaotic week for Manchester City… First with Chloe Kelly’s turbulent exit and then with that seven-goal thriller against Arsenal! Chloe and Rachel are here to react to it all! Plus, Everton opened the floodgates against one of the meanest defences in the league, Chelsea have signed none other than Keira Walsh and Rach explains wh…