A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe

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  W Kamau Bell on East Bay Lesbians, Right Wing Grifters, and United Shades of America 20.08.2026 1h 15min

  This week, Megan is joined by stand-up comedian and director W. Kamau Bell. They dig into the “whys” behind some of Kamau’s biggest decisions, like holding space for Ted Danson to talk about his Blackface scandal, his approach to dealing with trolls, and launching his new podcast “Are You With Me?” Plus they wonder if Megyn Kelly is lowkey flirting with them and Kamau goes off about social media in a new segment called “What Are We Doing?!” Check out the latest episode of  “Why Are You Like This?” wherever you get your podcasts, and on YouTube. Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrapinoe/  Follow A Touch More on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyareyoulikethis/  Follow A Touch More on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whyareyoulikethis Learn more about A Touch More here: https://www.atouchmore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Cheryl Reeve on The StudBudz, the 2016 Lynx and Becoming the Winningest Coach in WNBA History 13.08.2026 1h

  Live from WNBA All Star Weekend, Megan is joined by the winningest coach in WNBA history and five-time All-Star coach Cheryl Reeve. They discuss how she supported the 2016 Lynx’s protest against police brutality, Cheryl’s stellar t-shirt collection, and how the StudBudz changed her approach to coaching. Plus, Cheryl decides if she’s more “Mommy,” “Daddy” or “Baby.”  Why Are You Like This? is a co-production of A Touch More and Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes every Thursday. Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrapinoe/  Follow A Touch More on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyareyoulikethis/  Follow A Touch More on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whyareyoulikethis Learn more about A Touch More here: https://www.atouchmore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Kristen Kish on Overcoming Fears on Top Chef, Korean Cinderella and Finding Her Queer Identity 06.08.2026 1h 3min

  On the inaugural episode of “Why Are You Like This?” Megan Rapinoe sits down with Top Chef host Kristen Kish. Kish took the culinary world and media space by storm after becoming the second female winner of Top Chef. The duo dig into how Kristen came out to herself, why she doesn’t yell at others in the kitchen and what success looks like to her.  And Megan sounds off on the recent discourse around transgender athletes and sports in the segment “Are You Serious?” Why Are You Like This? is a co-production of A Touch More and Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes every Thursday. Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrapinoe/  Follow A Touch More on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyareyoulikethis/  Follow A Touch More on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whyareyoulikethis Learn more about A Touch More here: https://www.atouchmore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Introducing Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe 20.07.2026 1min

  Megan Rapinoe is sitting down with the athletes, artists, activists, and architects of our culture who weren’t satisfied with the status quo and wanted to do things differently. Why Are You Like This? premieres on August 6 wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Megan Rapinoe & Rose Lavelle on Her Debut World Cup and Setting Records with Gotham FC. 19.07.2026 1h 8min

  Wrapping up her special World Cup series, Megan talks to World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, and NWSL Champion with Gotham FC Rose Lavelle. Megan and Rose discuss Gotham’s record-setting game at Citi Field and her stunning return to the beautiful game after ankle surgery. The duo also reminisce on their 2019 World Cup winning campaign.  And because the tournament is almost over, it’s time for the most prestigious awards show: The Meggies!  ALSO: Megan is doing a live show with a special guest in Chicago on July 24th as part of Vox Media’s The Lineup. Your ticket gets you all-day access to food, drinks, and the energy of one of the biggest women’s basketball events of the year. Get your tickets at voxmedia.com/thelineup. And here's a little bonus for ya:  if you also grab tickets to a live taping of ANDMOM with Skylar Diggins and Cassidy Hubbarth, you can bundle both events and save 30% with code AFTERNOON30.  A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrapinoe/  Follow A Touch More on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atouchmore/  Follow A Touch More on X: https://x.com/atouchmore  Follow A Touch More on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atouchmore  Learn more about A Touch More here: https://www.atouchmore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Megan Rapinoe & Lindsey Heaps on Leadership, Returning to Denver and USWNT’s 2027 Outlook 16.07.2026 1h 25min

  As part of her special World Cup series, Megan talks to World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medallist and captain of the USWNT, Lindsey Heaps. Megan and Lindsey talk about her decision to return to the NWSL with the Denver Summit, the legacy she wants to maintain as national team captain and the road to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Megan also gives her take on the World Cup Quarterfinals and how to manage your emotions through the end of the tournament.  ALSO: Megan is doing a live show with a special guest in Chicago on July 24th as part of Vox Media’s The Lineup. Your ticket gets you all-day access to food, drinks, and the energy of one of the biggest women’s basketball events of the year. Get your tickets at voxmedia.com/thelineup. And here's a little bonus for ya:  if you also grab tickets to a live taping of ANDMOM with Skylar Diggins and Cassidy Hubbarth, you can bundle both events and save 30% with code AFTERNOON30.  A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrapinoe/  Follow A Touch More on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atouchmore/  Follow A Touch More on X: https://x.com/atouchmore  Follow A Touch More on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atouchmore  Learn more about A Touch More here: https://www.atouchmore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Megan Rapinoe & Malala Yousafzai on Football Versus Cricket, Gender Apartheid & Continued Activism 09.07.2026 1h 15min

  As part of her special World Cup series, Megan talks to Nobel Prize laureate, author, and girls’ rights activist, Malala Yousafzai about what she loves about soccer, her path to self-discovery behind the headlines, and also why she views sports as why she sees sports as a crucial part of girls’ education globally.  Megan also reacts in real time to Argentina’s last minute win over Egypt, and gives her thoughts on Cape Verde’s incredible tournament and what happened to the USMNT when President Trump intervened.  Reminder: A Touch More: The Beautiful Game LIVE is coming to New York City, Megan will sit down with Rose Lavelle on July 17th, right before the finals of the World Cup, presented by Norwegian Cruise Line. Grab your tickets at voxmedia.com/megan  A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Megan Rapinoe & Ali "Warrior Princess" Krieger on Heartbreak, Coming Out & Where Women’s Soccer is Headed 02.07.2026 1h 38min

  As part of her special World Cup series, Megan talks to two-time World Cup Champion, Ali Krieger. Megan and Ali talk about the overlaps in their careers as both teammates on the USWNT and opponents in the NWSL; what it really meant to Ali to win the NWSL Championship for Gotham FC in her final year in the league; and how playing in Germany helped her discover her sexuality and voice as an advocate.  Megan also ticks through her takes on the most exciting knockout matchups over the next few days, and what it’s like when your team’s World Cup run comes to an end. Reminder: A Touch More: The Beautiful Game LIVE is coming to New York City, Megan will sit down with a very special guest on July 17th, right before the finals of the World Cup, presented by Norwegian Cruise Line. Grab your tickets at voxmedia.com/megan  A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Megan Rapinoe & Domo Wells on What Women's Sports Fashion Should Look Like 25.06.2026 1h 3min

  As part of her special World Cup series, Megan sits down with fashion designer, DJ, and the Washington Spirit’s first-ever Creative Director, Domo Wells in her LA studio. They talk about Domo’s path to sports fandom, how her work as a DJ makes her a better designer, and what designing for women athletes and their fans should actually look like. Plus, Megan takes a look at Messi’s current heater, the USA’s thrilling wins, and some of the most compelling statements happening off the field at the World Cup.  ALSO: A Touch More: The Beautiful Game…. LIVE is coming to New York City, Megan will sit down with a very special guest on July 17th, right before the finals of the World Cup, presented by Norwegian Cruise Line. Grab your tickets at voxmedia.com/megan. A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Megan Rapinoe & Emma Hayes on Why Women’s Soccer Isn’t Just Like the Men’s Game 18.06.2026 1h 13min

  As part of her special World Cup series, Megan sits down with USWNT head coach Emma Hayes. Emma discusses why she’s inspired by the men’s game, but sees women’s soccer as different, what her hopes are for the 2027 women’s World Cup, and why she thinks soccer is the only truly global sport. Plus, Megan introduces a new guest at the top of the show who asks some burning questions from the World Cup’s opening week, both on and off the field. The biggest question: is the USA going to win it all? A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Abby Wambach Joins Megan Rapinoe's Special World Cup Series 11.06.2026 1h 30min

  Megan kicks off her World Cup series, A Touch More: The Beautiful Game, with soccer icon Abby Wambach.  Abby and Megan get into some things they’ve never talked about publicly before, like their relationship over the years and how they influenced each other on and off the field. And Abby gets honest about what success in the World Cup has meant to her, why she delayed coming out, and what matters to her now.  Plus, Megan breaks down the new format of the World Cup with a historic 48 countries participating, shouts out the players she’s most excited about watching, and gives her hottest takes on who she predicts will win it all. A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Best of A Touch More: Megan Rapinoe Looks Back at 90 Episodes 04.06.2026 40min

  In honor of the last regular episode of A Touch More, Megan shares her favorite themes, stories, and interviews from the last 90 episodes.  From the booming business of women’s sports, to the joys and pains of being a retired athlete, to the intersection of women’s sports with politics, fashion, and culture, join Megan as she looks back on the funniest and most memorable moments from the show. But this is not goodbye! Next week, Megan is kicking off a special series around the World Cup – we’re calling it A Touch More: The Beautiful Game – that will start in this feed next week.  And don’t forget to check out Bird’s Eye View every week! A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  SUE’S FINAL EPISODE: WNBA Storylines and UCLA Coach Cori Close on How to Build Chemistry 28.05.2026 1h 6min

  Sue Bird hosts her final episode of A Touch More, taking a close look at some of this week’s standout WNBA teams, players, and controversies. She breaks down the strong debut of the Portland Fire and Alex Sarama’s unique approach to coaching, why Caitlin Clark’s injury report is a nothingburger, and the ROY-debate brewing between Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd. Speaking of which, should older players with professional experience in other leagues be eligible for Rookie of the Year?  Sue also welcomes Cori Close, who coached UCLA women’s basketball to its first-ever national championship. They talk about how Close is finally enjoying her championship season, how she’s rebuilding her team after six of her star seniors joined the WNBA, and what she learned about coaching from Ted Lasso You can still catch Sue Bird’s WNBA analysis and interviews on Bird’s Eye View, available on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Claire Hutton on Going Pro Young and Megan Rapinoe on the World Cup 21.05.2026 1h 4min

  Megan Rapinoe talks to NWSL prodigy Claire Hutton, who joined the league at age 17 and made her debut with the National Team last year. Claire talks about the difficult decision to skip college to go pro, the surprising way she found out she made the national team, and what she did as a younger kid that prepared her to go pro so young. In other soccer news, Megan makes the case for Gotham FC to move to New York City,  and takes a look at what the Americanization of the World Cup has looked like so far. And Megan explains why she’s not so stoked about the World Cup’s first-ever halftime show, even though it’ll feature Madonna, Shakira and BTS.  A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Sue Bird and Maria Taylor Talk About Life as a Sports Broadcaster AND Make Some WNBA Predictions 14.05.2026 48min

  Sue Bird talks to NBC Sports’ Maria Taylor about her path to becoming the first woman to serve as full-time host of Football Night in America, who she has picked to win the NBA Championship, and how she’s preparing to cover the WNBA. Plus, Sue and Maria give their very early takes on which WNBA teams have a chance to win it all this year. Sue breaks down the W’s opening weekend games, and how the league’s top teams showed their strengths and their vulnerabilities. And Sue explains why she thinks the Dallas Wings won free agency and have leveled up the most. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Megan Rapinoe & Lori Lindsey Reflect on NWSL Rise PLUS Megan Breaks Down Met Gala Fits + Angel Reese’s Message to the Media 07.05.2026 1h 12min

  Megan Rapinoe & Lori Lindsey Reflect on NWSL Rise PLUS Megan Breaks Down Met Gala Fits + Angel Reese’s Message to the Media Megan goes deep on the state of soccer with her good friend, former teammate and current commentator Lori Lindsey. The two talk about the NWSL’s rapid growth, why they’re not afraid of less parity in the league, and reminisce on how they bonded as openly gay athletes. Megan also shares her top four looks from the athletes who attended the Met Gala and discusses why Angel Reese’s recent statements about the media could be a model for all players.   Plus, Megan takes a look at the latest stats pointing to another blockbuster year in women’s sports, and sends her flowers to Jess Fishlock and Tina Charles, who both recently announced their retirements. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Sue Breaks Down WNBA Rookie Standouts PLUS Maria Sharapova On Being Pretty Tough 30.04.2026 1h 1min

  Sue dives into the WNBA preseason with a close look at the rookies’ first WNBA games. What are Raven Johnson, Flau’jae Johnson, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and others bringing to their new teams? WNBA vets Natasha Cloud and Tina Charles are still unsigned. Could they both be victims of the hard salary cap? Or is Tash being black-balled for her outspoken activism? And Sue talks to Maria Sharapova about her new podcast, Pretty Tough, adapting to a new identity post-retirement, and her newfound friendship with former tennis rival, Serena Wiliams. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Megan Rapinoe on Why the Media Should Cover the WNBA Differently + Crystal Dunn on Retirement & What’s Next 23.04.2026 1h 4min

  Megan discusses the highlights of the WNBA draft, player movement and the record contracts being signed by A’ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston. She also critiques some of the reactions to a reporter’s question to Azzi Fudd about joining Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings, and cautions against treating the WNBA like the NBA.  Megan dives back into the beautiful game with her former USWNT teammate, Crystal Dunn, who recently announced her retirement. They talk about Dunn’s uniquely versatile career, having a baby in between the Olympics and the World Cup, and why it was the right time for Dunn to move on from soccer. Plus, Megan shares her way-too-early takes on the state of the NWSL and ranks her top three new league kits. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  A Personal Update from Megan and Sue 17.04.2026 2min

  Megan and Sue have a personal update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  WNBA Free Agency Chaos + Olympic Gold Winner Elana Meyers Taylor on the Rise of Bobsledding 16.04.2026 1h 12min

  WNBA free agency is moving fast, and we catch up with who’s going (or staying) where and what they’re earning. And while the WNBA draft is over and Azzi Fudd was picked #1, we discuss how the NCAA tourney shifted narratives around certain players and what we think about it.  And we welcome Elana Meyers Taylor, who won the Olympic gold medal in women’s monobob this year. She talks to us about the barriers she overcame to become the most decorated black athlete ever in the Winter Olympics, and how she pushed through the toughest year of her career to win her first gold medal ever, at age 41. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices