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A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe

A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe

Vox Media Podcast Network 96 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Everyone watches women's sports—and now, there's a podcast for that. Take a front row seat with world champion athletes Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, as they invite both new and longtime women's sports fans to join them in obsessing over the newest headlines and breaking down the sports landscape. Every week, they'll share deep cut stories from their experiences as athletes, and illuminate the intersection of sports and pop culture. Their energy is contagious, their guests are boldfaced names in sports and entertainment, and, bonus: you'll get a touch more insight into their lives together, too.

Episodes

W Kamau Bell on East Bay Lesbians, Right Wing Grifters, and United Shades of America
W Kamau Bell on East Bay Lesbians, Right Wing Grifters, and United Shades of America Aug 20, 2026 4510 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 i
Cheryl Reeve on The StudBudz, the 2016 Lynx and Becoming the Winningest Coach in WNBA History
Cheryl Reeve on The StudBudz, the 2016 Lynx and Becoming the Winningest Coach in WNBA History Aug 13, 2026 3618 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
Kristen Kish on Overcoming Fears on Top Chef, Korean Cinderella and Finding Her Queer Identity
Kristen Kish on Overcoming Fears on Top Chef, Korean Cinderella and Finding Her Queer Identity Aug 6, 2026 3822 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 discours
Introducing Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Introducing Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe Jul 20, 2026 100 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
Megan Rapinoe & Rose Lavelle on Her Debut World Cup and Setting Records with Gotham FC.
Megan Rapinoe & Rose Lavelle on Her Debut World Cup and Setting Records with Gotham FC. Jul 19, 2026 4097 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
Megan Rapinoe & Lindsey Heaps on Leadership, Returning to Denver and USWNT’s 2027 Outlook
Megan Rapinoe & Lindsey Heaps on Leadership, Returning to Denver and USWNT’s 2027 Outlook Jul 16, 2026 5121 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 m
Megan Rapinoe & Malala Yousafzai on Football Versus Cricket, Gender Apartheid & Continued Activism
Megan Rapinoe & Malala Yousafzai on Football Versus Cricket, Gender Apartheid & Continued Activism Jul 9, 2026 4537 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, a
Megan Rapinoe & Ali "Warrior Princess" Krieger on Heartbreak, Coming Out & Where Women’s Soccer is Headed
Megan Rapinoe & Ali "Warrior Princess" Krieger on Heartbreak, Coming Out & Where Women’s Soccer is Headed Jul 2, 2026 5882 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 Rapinoe &  Domo Wells on What Women's Sports Fashion Should Look Like
Megan Rapinoe & Domo Wells on What Women's Sports Fashion Should Look Like Jun 25, 2026 3833 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,
Megan Rapinoe & Emma Hayes on Why Women’s Soccer Isn’t Just Like the Men’s Game
Megan Rapinoe & Emma Hayes on Why Women’s Soccer Isn’t Just Like the Men’s Game Jun 18, 2026 4383 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
Abby Wambach Joins Megan Rapinoe's Special World Cup Series
Abby Wambach Joins Megan Rapinoe's Special World Cup Series Jun 11, 2026 5449 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 ma
The Best of A Touch More: Megan Rapinoe Looks Back at 90 Episodes
The Best of A Touch More: Megan Rapinoe Looks Back at 90 Episodes Jun 4, 2026 2412 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 sho

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