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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 Sep 17, 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

Colin Kaepernick on kneeling, NFL ban, and new memoir The Perilous Fight
Colin Kaepernick on kneeling, NFL ban, and new memoir The Perilous Fight Sep 17, 2026 5009 On the 10-year anniversary of his historic protest during the national anthem, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick joins Megan on the show for a one-of-a-kind conversation about a moment in time that would come to define both of them. They dive deep into Colin’s protest, getting blackballed by the NFL and his life beyond football, including writing his upcoming memoir The Perilous Fight. They
Kamala Harris on public service and if she’s going to run for president in 2028
Kamala Harris on public service and if she’s going to run for president in 2028 Sep 10, 2026 2867 After the 2024 election, Kamala is coming back into the public eye and sat down with Megan. They talk about her Oakland roots, her decision to become a prosecutor and why she’s fully committed to public service. Megan puts Kamala on the hot seat to see if she’s going to run for President in 2028 and Kamala puts her own spin on “Mommy, Daddy, Baby.”  0:00 Introduction 04:57 Becoming a pros
Roxane Gay on "Bad Feminist," Her Queerness and Having Audacity
Roxane Gay on "Bad Feminist," Her Queerness and Having Audacity Sep 3, 2026 4256 This week, Megan is joined by award-winning writer and cultural critic Roxane Gay, whose books have had a huge impact on the way Megan sees the world. One of the most important feminist writers of her generation, Roxane is a contributing Opinion writer for the New York Times and the author of the books “Bad Feminist,” “Hunger” and most recently “The Portable Feminist.” Roxane’s 2017 memoir “Surviv
Pablo Torre on Investigating Billionaires, Journalism Risks, and getting heckled by Knicks Fans
Pablo Torre on Investigating Billionaires, Journalism Risks, and getting heckled by Knicks Fans Aug 27, 2026 4420 “It was so demystifying because a lot of these people are f*cking stupid” This week, journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Pablo Torre joins Megan on the show. But first,  Megan sounds off about the latest WNBA controversy surrounding Enes Kanter in the latest edition of “Are You Serious?” Then Megan and Pablo dive into the highs, lows and unexpected turns that landed Torre at the helm of
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.”  Check out the latest epis
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

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