In the first episode of this new miniseries, Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Callum McCarthy, editor in chief of SportBusiness, a sports industry intelligence platform, to take a look at media rights in women’s football. They explore the current landscape and trends in sports media rights around the world. They then dive into the WSL’s upcoming rights deal and the UEFA Women’s Champions League’s YouTube move before answering some listener questions. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughe...
Sep 26, 2024•57 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through the opening weekend of the WSL season. They break down the goals and missed chances at the Emirates as Vivianne Miedema returned to haunt her old club. Meanwhile, Chelsea just about squeezed past Aston Villa on Friday night, and United put their foot down against West Ham. They also check in with their fantasy teams and show some love to Brighton’s new Japanese sensation. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly ...
Sep 23, 2024•56 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys for part two of our WSL season preview. We’re also joined by Dani Gonçalves to talk about Fantasy WSL, the unofficial fantasy league game. We chat to Dani about creating the game and rank our lineup choices. Join our Fantasy WSL private league using code CP2024 Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Dani Gonçalves and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the return of the WSL. We discuss the WPLL and what that really means for fans and hear from CEO Nikki Doucet. We then dive into the Big Four in the WSL and give our title predictions. Part two of our season preview will be out on Thursday. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Team USA’s gold medal victory over Brazil. Emma Hayes strikes gold in her first tournament with the USWNT, but it’s so long, farewell, and hopefully see you again for Marta. We also reflect on AKB’s bronze medal heroics for Germany and the weakness in Spain’s armor. Plus we dial up Becky Taylor-Gill from Paris to reflect on an amazing Olympic Games. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss two dramatic semifinals at Paris 2024. Brazil disrupt and destroy a poor Spain team, but what went wrong for the world champions? There’s a silver medal guaranteed for Emma Hayes and the USA, even though there’s still plenty of room for improvement. Plus, will Marta finally get her golden moment? And will Germany be proud of being back in it? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Llo...
Aug 07, 2024•55 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through the quarterfinal games at Paris 2024. There were worries for USA and Spain as they both scrape through, but it’s heartbreak for Japan and Colombia. Brazil stun France and Marta lives to play another game. Plus, Ann-Katrin Berger is Germany’s shootout hero against Canada. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Aug 04, 2024•58 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the final round of group games at Paris 2024. Canada come through their spy-gate points deduction to make it through to the quarterfinals, while there’s heartbreak and goodbyes for Australia. It’s more of the same for USA, but will a lack of changes come back to bite Emma Hayes? Plus, we look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn...
Aug 01, 2024•54 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through the second round of group games in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament. We reflect on another commanding performance from Team USA, after they dismissed Germany, and a big comeback win for Canada, who keep their hopes of progressing alive. Plus, the chaos of Australia-Zambia and Brazil-Japan. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices....
Jul 29, 2024•57 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to go through the latest twist in the Canadian football spy scandal that has taken the Olympics by storm. Plus, as there was some football, we run through the big results for the USA, Spain and Germany in the first round of group games. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2024•48 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to reflect on England's spot at Euro 2025 and a busy summer transfer window across the WSL and Championship. Plus, they preview the women’s football tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games, which gets underway this week. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2024•58 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and special guest Carmelina Moscato, assistant coach of Racing Louisville in the NWSL and former Canadian international. First, Flo reflects on the bombshell that Casey Stoney has been sacked by the San Diego Wave. Then we hear from Carm about coaching in the NWSL, how the league has evolved and what the future looks like. We also discuss Liga MX and look ahead to Canada’s quest to defend their Olympic title in Paris. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Gu...
Jun 26, 2024•59 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and special guest Matt Beard. We dive in to the Liverpool head coach’s impressive 2023-24 season. What was the secret to their success and how do they continue to challenge the top three? Plus, critically, we find out where Beardy wants to go on his dream night out. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Matt Beard Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Jun 19, 2024•42 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and special guest Sam Mewis, the USWNT legend and former Manchester City midfielder. We talk to the World Cup winner about her move into the podcast world and what’s it like now being on the other side of the mic. We also reflect on her success with the U.S., her time at City, and, of course, look ahead to the Olympic Games. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Sam Mewis Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Lear...
Jun 12, 2024•36 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Becky Taylor-Gill and special guest Carla Ward. They reflect on the international window and the impact it has on players and coaches. Then, they dive into an in-depth conversation with Carla. They find out why she decided to leave Aston Villa and what’s next for the WSL favourite.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Carla Ward, Becky Taylor-Gill and Kate Longhurst Producer: Jonathan Fisher Additional Production: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices....
Jun 05, 2024•47 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for the annual 'Counter Pressed' end-of-season awards. We hand out some traditional gongs and throw in some 'Counter Pressed' favorites, including Best Discourse and 'Counter Pressed' Moment of the Year. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 30, 2024•59 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys in Bilbao straight after the UEFA Women’s Champions League final to review Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Lyon, Barcelona’s second win in a row and third European crown. They discuss Lyon’s missed opportunity, Barcelona’s calmness and the triumphant introduction of Alexia Putellas. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 27, 2024•50 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to look ahead to Saturday’s UEFA Women’s Champions League final in Bilbao. Can Lyon upset Barcelona on the big stage once again? Or will Barcelona finally overcome their Champions League nemesis? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 23, 2024•37 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Gilly Flaherty to discuss the final day of the WSL season, as Chelsea smashed Manchester United 6-0 at Old Trafford, which meant City just missed out on the title on goal difference. It was a fifth consecutive title for Emma Hayes, who leaves behind a huge legacy at Chelsea (12:30). While there’s more work to be done for City (36:23), Arsenal (44:58), and United (05:38) ahead of next season. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Hump...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Chelsea’s midweek win over Tottenham, which sent them top of the table and two goals ahead of Manchester City. We look ahead to Saturday’s final day in the WSL and predict what might happen as Chelsea head to Old Trafford and City go to Villa Park. Plus, we discuss Sarina Wiegman’s latest England squad and the young Lionesses making the step up. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Ta...
May 16, 2024•57 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst, and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Manchester United’s triumph over Tottenham in the 2024 Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley (05:28). Ella Toone had yet another magic moment under the arch, but what does it mean for the rest of United’s season? Plus we react to the news that Vivianne Miedema will be leaving Arsenal at the end of the season (42:01). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst, and Jessy Parker Humphre...
May 13, 2024•54 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and Georgia Robert from BBC Three’s new dating show I Kissed A Girl. We chat to Georgia about her football career and what inspired her to take part in the UK’s first lesbian reality dating show. We find out exactly what it’s like behind the scenes and reflect on what it means to be a football lesbian. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and Georgia Robert Producers: Jonathan Fisher and F...
May 09, 2024•41 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a day of high drama in the Women’s Super League. Arsenal beat Manchester City 2-1 thanks to two late, late Stina Blackstenius goals, leaving the door ajar for Chelsea in the title race, providing they rack up a large score against Bristol City in the late kickoff—Chelsea won 8-0. They also get into Emma Hayes’s latest box office TV interview, the announced departures of Chelsea legends Fran Kirby and Maren Mjel...
May 06, 2024•46 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Chelsea’s shock defeat to Liverpool in the WSL. There are huge ramifications for the title race and another bizarre Emma Hayes interview. Plus, we reflect on an impressive Liverpool campaign. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 02, 2024•48 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to dissect the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal second legs. Barcelona overturn their tie to defeat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but it wasn’t without controversy. Meanwhile, Lyon are through to a European final again after breezing past PSG. Plus we answer some listener questions on the WSL and Palace’s promotion from the Championship.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Al...
Apr 29, 2024•56 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to the UEFA Champions League semifinal second legs this weekend. First we hear about Becky’s catwalk debut in a special Adobe Women’s FA Cup event in London. Then we talk UWCL (09:15) and check in on the WSL title race (34:58), as Manchester City look to potentially go six points clear of Chelsea this weekend. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fis...
Apr 25, 2024•56 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the first legs of the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals. They catch up on Jessy’s marathon trip and hear from Gilly post-London. Then they dive into huge games as Chelsea took a slender 1-0 lead against Barcelona (13:54) and Lyon pulled off a huge comeback against PSG (37:30). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Kate Longhurst to discuss two dramatic Women’s FA Cup semifinals. There was a shocking defeat for Chelsea, who drop out of two competitions in a matter of weeks, as United return to Wembley (08:13). It’s also a historic moment for Tottenham (30:11), who beat Leicester to make their first cup final. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Kate Longhurst Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Apr 15, 2024•56 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss England’s Euro 2025 qualifier draw with the Republic of Ireland (05:15) and the shocking news of Rachel Daly’s international retirement (14:13). Plus, more SheBelieves penalty shoot-out drama (24:49) and some FA Cup reminiscing. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2024•52 min
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through England-Sweden (06:52) and an anticlimactic return to Wembley for the Lionesses. Plus what does She Believe, and why is it Jaedyn Shaw (25:42)? We also discuss the NCAA women’s basketball championship game between South Carolina and Iowa. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Apr 08, 2024•56 min
