A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe
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
Megan Rapinoe & Ali "Warrior Princess" Krieger on Heartbreak, Coming Out & Where Women’s Soccer is Headed
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
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
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
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
The Best of A Touch More: Megan Rapinoe Looks Back at 90 Episodes
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.
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SUE’S FINAL EPISODE: WNBA Storylines and UCLA Coach Cori Close on How to Build Chemistry
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
Claire Hutton on Going Pro Young and Megan Rapinoe on the World Cup
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
Sue Bird and Maria Taylor Talk About Life as a Sports Broadcaster AND Make Some WNBA Predictions
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
Megan Rapinoe & Lori Lindsey Reflect on NWSL Rise PLUS Megan Breaks Down Met Gala Fits + Angel Reese’s Message to the Media
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.
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Sue Breaks Down WNBA Rookie Standouts PLUS Maria Sharapova On Being Pretty Tough
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
Megan Rapinoe on Why the Media Should Cover the WNBA Differently + Crystal Dunn on Retirement & What’s Next
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, Cryst
A Personal Update from Megan and Sue
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WNBA Free Agency Chaos + Olympic Gold Winner Elana Meyers Taylor on the Rise of Bobsledding
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
Live from Phoenix: Final Four Madness, Transfer Portal Chaos & Free Agency Rumors with Chelsea Gray & Shea Ralph
We’re bringing you our live show from Phoenix, with special guests four-time WNBA champ Chelsea Gray and Naismith Coach of the Year Shea Ralph!
They talk about the low-scoring, but extremely eventful NCAA semifinals, the wild activity in the transfer portal, and of course the final NCAA match-up.
Chelsea describes what she expects to see once free agency kicks off and Shea remembers playing w
Holly Rowe on the Final Four, Travel Chaos, and Tournament Drama
It’s been a wild month of college basketball, and we’ve finally made it to the Final Four. We’ve got the GOAT sideline reporter, Holly Rowe to help us understand how UConn, Texas, South Carolina and UCLA made this far, what’s going on with the transfer portal, and she tells what and who she’s keeping her eye on for the last few games. Plus, find out why Holly Rowe says anyone could win it all on S
The Making of the WNBA's CBA, with Alysha Clark and Andraya Carter
We’re bringing you a CBA extravaganza, with two insiders to help us unpack the WNBA’s new CBA: three-time champion and WNBPA vice president Alysha Clark, and ESPN basketball analyst Andraya Carter.
Alysha Clark was in the room during the round-the-clock negotiations; she tells us what it was like inside the hotel conference rooms, and how the players were able to push through this transformative
US Hockey Legend Hilary Knight on Retirement, CBA Agreement Reached, and Final Four Showdown
O Captain, our Captain America, Hilary Knight joins the show and gives a little peek into her thoughts behind retirement, the rollercoaster of emotions after the US women’s hockey team’s gold medal win, and why she proposed to her girlfriend Brittany Bowe at the Olympics.
Megan and Sue take a look at the March Madness bracket and offer up their hopes and predictions for the Final Four. Megan goe
The Latest in WNBA CBA News, USC Star JuJu Watkins on Elevating Her Game PLUS NCAA Upsets
JuJu Watkins, USC’s superstar shooting guard, joins us to talk about how she’s been keeping busy and improving her game while she recuperates from her ACL tear.
No news is bad news in WNBA land, but we still give a quick update on the CBA negotiations as we all hold our breath for a good outcome.
On the NCAA front, Sue breaks down the upsets coming out of the SEC tournament and their impacts on
Breezy Johnson’s Unforgettable Olympic Week PLUS Unrivaled, SheBelieves, and College Vibes
Unrivaled’s second season has come to an end and Sue had a front row for the semis at Barclays. Megan and Sue talk about the end of the season awards and Stewie’s snub from the first and second teams. With the SheBelieves Cup underway, Megan breaks down what she’s liking about the US lineup so far, and what they need to work on.
Plus, it’s officially March, and the college basketball vibes are a
Gold Standard: USA Women Olympians and the WNBA's First Rev Share in History
The Winter Olympics are over, and Sue and Megan have all the takes, from gushing over the US Women Olympians, like Hilary Knight, Laila Edwards, and Alysa Liu, to pitying the US Men’s Ice Hockey team for letting their victory get co-opted by a clown. We’re also talking about the USWNT’s roster heading into the SheBelieves Cup: who’s on the team, who’s not, and why it matters. And while we wait fo
Back From Milan with Winter Olympics Insights + Sarah Strong Talks Team Band Potential
Sarah Strong, UCONN’s sophomore star, joins us to talk about what it’s really like to deal with Coach Auriemma, how her TikToks come together with teammates KK Arnold, Paige Bueckers, and Azzi Fudd, and what’s her favorite song to play on the piano.
Fresh back from Milan, Sue and Megan have a lot of thoughts about what they saw at the Winter Olympics, including why crashes seem so devastating,
FLAU STATE: LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson Is Built Different + Why is Girls Basketball Participation Down?
Flau’jae Johnson, LSU’s star shooting guard and recording artist extraordinaire, joins us to talk about how her last year in college is preparing her for the WNBA; her approach to managing NIL money; and why she is pouring just as much discipline and determination into her music career.
Megan and Sue take a closer look at the surprising decline in participation in girls’ basketball, and offer a f
HEAVY ON SOCCER - FIFA’s New Champions Cup Is Already Controversial + Rose Lavelle’s HUGE Award
Gotham FC’s Rose Lavelle joins us fresh off the FIFA’s inaugural Women’s Champions Cup to talk about her whirlwind of a year: from injury, to NWSL Championship, to being crowned U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year for 2025. She describes what it’s like to have your childhood dream come true (at eight years old, she wrote a book report on Mia Hamm and dressed up as her for the occasion); and wh
Diana Flores on Flag Football for Dummies + WNBA Rivalries + Is UConn Untouchable?
Megan and Sue remember Alex Pretti, the ICU nurse who was killed by Customs and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, and share their thoughts on how to fight feeling overwhelmed with despair. One place to start is to call your Senators, who are voting this week on whether to continue funding ICE through September. As Sue explains on the show, Sharon McMahon makes this very easy through her website
Tara Lipinski on the Boundary-Breaking RISE of a New Generation of USA Figure Skating
Figure skating legend Tara Lipinski joins us to talk about the upcoming Winter Olympics and the US women’s figure skating’s chances for ending their medal drought; and what she learned about herself after appearing on the reality show The Traitors. She also tells us how she prepares and packs for the games as NBC’s lead figure skating analyst, and who she’s most looking forward to watching perform
WNBA CBA Negotiations, Unrivaled and College Basketball with Rebecca Lobo PLUS Our Heated Rivalry Takes Are Here!
WNBA legend, Basketball Hall of Famer, and ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo joins us to talk about her favorite college basketball players right now and which teams are the top contenders for the Final Four. Lobo also weighs in on how the NIL is changing things for the younger generation of athletes, why she is happy she played professional sports when she did, and how she works out issues with her husba
New year, New Intentions and New Leagues: 2026 Could Change Everything!
It’s a new year, and Megan and Sue have a new set of intentions for 2026 to share. But first they’re checking in on how they did on last year’s intentions: Did Megan develop her green thumb? Did Sue read more consistently?
Then, 2026 is shaping up to be a banner year in women’s sports. Several leagues are expanding AND women’s sports are getting a full season of professional lacrosse and the firs
Team USA 2028: Paige Bueckers & Young Stars on the Rise; and Chris Mosier on the Fight for Transathletes
For our final episode of 2025, transathlete advocate and Team USA duathlete Chris Mosier joins us to talk about his career fighting for transathlete rights, how sports gave him confidence at an early age, and where he sees hope in the future.
For a long-overdue look at college basketball, we discuss whether anyone can beat UConn, which players we’re having the most fun watching, and whether colle
Trinity Rodman’s Choice and Katie Nolan on Sports Hate & Why It’s OK Not to Know Everything
Katie Nolan is the sportsfan’s super fan, and she joins us to talk about her journey from sports blogger to TV and podcast host, and why it’s ok not to know everything about sports. We also do a little look back on the world of sports this year and find out what she wants to see less of in 2026.
Megan and Sue break down the latest in the WNBA’s CBA negotiations over salary, and they weigh in on t
NWSL Finals, GM Survey, Salary Caps & More with Sam and Kristie Mewis
We are bringing you more women’s soccer content with soccer stars (and sisters!) Sam and Kristie Mewis. The two get intimate on their sibling rivalry on and off the field, why English fans are harsher than Americans, and the difference in their beauty routines.
Plus, Megan and Sue analyze the NWSL finals, Gotham FC’s status as a dynasty, and the new anonymous NWSL general manager survey: Are sal
POWER COUPLE: Tobin Heath & Christen Press Join Us LIVE + What’s Next for Trinity Rodman?
This week on A Touch More, we’re live from San Jose, talking to NWSL legends Tobin Heath and Christen Press about the league’s growth, why Trinity Rodman shouldn’t go abroad and what they really think about soccer playoffs deciding the league champion.
Megan and Sue take a look at the NWSL viewership numbers and clear up some of the noise about a “dip” in attendance: the league is booming and we
NWSL FINAL PREVIEW: Gotham FC, Washington Spirit & What a Win Means for Both Clubs
The NWSL finals are set between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit, and in this episode Megan diagnoses what a win or loss means for the clubs and their futures, and what to watch out for heading into the finals.
And with the end of the NWSL regular season, we have another MVP debate. Should a team’s performance in the absence of their best player impact (for better or worse) that player’s cha
Your Burning Questions for Megan and Sue, Answered
We’re opening up the mailbag this week to answer your burning questions about sports, Sue and Megan’s relationship, and everything in between, like what are Megan and Sue’s biggest regrets from their careers? Should women’s soccer balls be a different size than men’s? And how do Megan and Sue prefer to be approached in public?
Plus, we play a couple of rounds of 14-questions, TikTok style, to see
Inside USA Basketball’s Gold-Standard Mindset with Elena Delle Donne and the WNBA's Booming Business
We’re nearly a month out from the WNBA Finals, but we still have a lot to discuss.
We start with the WNBA’s booming business, its growth in viewership, and some of the new demographics tuning in. But we also look at the historic ways in which WNBA viewership was suppressed despite the demand for women’s basketball. (For those who want to learn more, the quotes we reference during this discussion
SEASON OF FIRSTS: Natalie Nakase on Breaking Barriers and Paving the Way for What’s Next + CBA talks
The WNBA season is over, but on A Touch More we’re still playing games: we’re checking out the tug of war between the players and the league as the CBA is about to expire, while five teams play a round of musical chairs to fill their empty head coaching slots.
We’re also talking to Golden State Valkyries’ head coach Natalie Nakase about her epic first season, the biggest risks she took during th
Winning Energy Only: Alyssa Naeher + The Aces’ Championship Parade
We are wrapping up the WNBA season with the Aces’ championship parade in Las Vegas and looking ahead to the NWSL playoffs with a very special guest – the goalkeepers’ goalkeeper, Alyssa Naeher.
Alyssa talks about her decision to retire from the international game, what it’s like to lead a team as a goalkeeper, and why this year is being called her “soft era.”
We also tell you everything you nee
Best in the world: Jackie Young on Winning Her THIRD Ring & The 2025 Meggie Awards
We are covering all things WNBA Championships with the champion herself, Jackie Young. How do you celebrate a THIRD championship? What does it feel like to go on a shooting spree? And how did the Aces turn their season around to go on one of the longest winning streaks in WNBA history? Plus: find out which celebrity was sitting bench-side during her epic Game 2 of the finals.
And because the sea
Natasha Cloud on WNBA CBA Negotiations, Cathy Engelbert & Activism
We are live from Tech Futures with NY Liberty point guard Natasha Cloud, diving into all things WNBA on and off the court. Sue and Megan break down what the Las Vegas Aces did right in the first two games of the WNBA Finals, and what the Phoenix Mercury need to do for a W on home court. And we catch up with the developments off the court since Napheesa Collier’s scorched-earth press conference cri
WNBA Semi-Finals Insanity PLUS USWNT Coach Emma Hayes joins us
This week we are talking about what everyone else is talking about: the WNBA semi-finals, and how the refereeing has impacted the games.
We weigh in on Cheryl Reeve’s explosive press conference and allegations of unfair refereeing, and whether or not the WNBA is too physical. We also discuss how the Phoenix Mercury overcame the number one seed, the Minnesota Lynx, in what was supposed to be a re
The Peak Era of Women's Sports! WNBA Playoffs Are Here!
We’ve got you covered with all the WNBA analysis you need going into the semi-finals this week
Plus, we have some thoughts on A’ja Wilson’s historic fourth MVP and sharing the Defensive Player of the Year with Minnesota's Alanna Smith.
In Olympic news, Sue discusses how she selected Kara Lawson as head coach of the 2028 USA Basketball Women’s National Team.
We conclude our anti-Bicker of the W
Playoff Preview and MVP Predictions with Elle Duncan
ESPN sports anchor and podcaster Elle Duncan joins us to discuss the WNBA playoffs and answers some of the season’s most burning questions. She reveals her picks for league MVP and the other end-of-season awards; the key differentiator between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark; and why major media outlets are struggling to keep up with the explosion of the league.
Plus, Megan and Sue are back from
Sue's Former Roommate, Legendary Swin Cash, Spills the Tea and Sue Keeps Raking in the Awards!
Three-time WNBA champion and Sue’s UConn roommate Swin Cash joins ATM this week to give Sue some sage advice heading into her induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Swin also tells us her top three criteria for the MVP race, what she was afraid to ask Michael Jordan when she met him, and how she thinks Paige Bueckers is transitioning to the pros.
And in honor of Sue’s Nais
Why Isn’t Paige Bueckers More Popular & Will Caitlin Clark & the Fever Make the Playoffs
The WNBA playoffs are kicking off later this month and there’s a lot up in the air. We discuss the key games we’re keeping an eye on, which teams might not make the cut, and who has it all on the line before the games begin.
Plus, we have some thoughts on where the love is for Paige Bueckers. Hint: it’s everywhere. But the media needs to do better.`
And Chelsea is once again coming for an NWSL
It’s Neck & Neck For WNBA MVP! + Alyssa Thompson on Her CRAZY Celebrations
Sue and Megan are joined by Angel City FC forward and youngest NWSL draft pick ever, Alyssa Thompson. We ask her our most burning questions, like how she comes up with her celebrations on the field? Does she ever get into fights with her sister on the field? And how is the team’s new coach making them better? And we throw her some merciless Bench/Start/Cut’s.
The WNBA’s MVP race is heating up, a
Sue MAKES HISTORY! Plus Secrets to WNBA Success with Gabby Williams & Lauren Jackson! LIVE From Seattle
ATM is live from Seattle to celebrate Sue becoming the first-ever WNBA player honored with a statue, and we couldn’t be prouder. To mark the occasion, we’re joined by past and present Seattle Storm stars Gabby Williams and Lauren Jackson.
Gabby tells us what it’s like to be a rising star in the league, the secret to her phenomenal defensive game, her favorite Seattle spots, and what she hopes t
A BROKEN LEG? How Lucy Bronze WON the Euros With a "Secret" Injury
Soccer legend Lucy Bronze joins Megan and Sue to talk about how she dominated Euro 2025 with a not-so-secret-secret broken leg, what she learned from her college teammates at UNC, and what her autism diagnosis has meant to her.
Plus, Sue gives a behind-the-scenes look at how her tryst with the Storm’s mascot Doppler came to be, and they discuss the spate of bonkers scoring in the WNBA, including
Two-Time World Cup Champ Ali Krieger on Which Players Are DOMINATING, Evolution of Women’s Soccer
Sue and Megan are joined by Megan’s longtime US Women’s National teammate and world champion, Ali Krieger. The trio go deep on life after retirement, the current generation of soccer players, and we find out which pair of boots Ali is starting.
Plus, we discuss the recent trade shake-up in the WNBA and are thrilled that Trinity Rodman is back on the field.
We also share our Workout of the Week
Napheesa Collier Knows How Much $$ WNBA Players Deserve! + Spain's Crushing Loss VS England at Euros
Sue and Megan are back from the Euro finals in Switzerland, and they break down just what gave England the winning edge. Here’s one reason: AURA.
Then WNBA All-Star MVP Napheesa Collier drops by to break down the Lynx’s dominating season, what’s up next for Unrivaled and the W’s contract negotiations, and more importantly, her guest appearances on StudBudz.
Finally, don't miss this week's 'Bicke
Viral StudBudz Join Sue & Megan After 72 Hours Straight of Streaming at WNBA All-Star!
Sue and Megan are back from Indianapolis with all their highlights from the WNBA All-Star Game weekend, and are joined by special guests the StudBudz, Courtney Williams and Natisha Heideman. The duo talks about their rise to Twitch stardom, their 72-hour live stream that won All-Star Weekend, and whether Megan could become the third Stud Bud.
Plus, Megan dives into all the thrilling moments from
Caitlin Clark Reveals The Moment Her Life Changed Forever, Gives WNBA All-Star Thoughts
This episode, A Touch More is live from Indianapolis with special guest Caitlin Clark! Caitlin talks about the honor of hosting the WNBA All-Star Game on her home court, how she’s way goofier in real life than you’d expect, and the moment in her basketball career when everything changed.
Then Sue and Megan put Caitin to the test with a round of “You Meme So Much” – just what did she and Taylor Sw
The Secret WNBA Poll Is JUICY! We Spill the Tea
This week on A Touch More, we are bringing you tons of WNBA tea just in time for the All-Star Game, including The Athletic’s anonymous player survey, what to look out for at the skills contest and the newest expansion teams around the league. Could the Valkyries’ success offer a blueprint for other new teams?
Then, Megan gives us her hottest Euro soccer takes, even hinting at who might win it all
Chiney Ogwumike on WNBA All Stars and the Million Dollar Salary
This week on A Touch More, WNBA All Star, ESPN analyst and secret musician Chiney Ogwumike joins us to talk about the latest WNBA All Stars, what she hopes to see out of the next CBA negotiations, and why raising players’ salaries is the most important issue on the table right now.
Then we honor Candace Parker on her jersey retirement, and take a look at the record-breaking soccer news from the E
Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall LIVE from Cannes
This week on A Touch More, we’re live from Sports Beach 2025 in Cannes, France with Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall.
The gold-medal winning track and field power couple break down their mission to bring more attention to their sport, why track needs to become easier to watch, and how they balance each other out as partners.
And since this the very first time we’ve interviewed another gol
Books, Basketball & Family Stories with Sue's Sister, Jen Bird
This week on A Touch More, we are convening for our first-ever book club meeting! We’re joined by a very special guest: Sue’s older sister Jen, the owner of Athena Books in Old Greenwich, CT.
Even if you didn’t get a chance to finish our first pick, We Can Do Hard Things by Abby Wambach and Glennon and Amanda Doyle, join us to hear why the book was the perfect debut selection. We’ll hear some lis
Megan & Sue Find Out Featuring Pablo Torre
This week we are bringing you an in-depth, in-studio conversation with journalist and host Pablo Torre of “Pablo Torre Finds Out.” We talk to him about his reporting on trans athletes and Bill Belichick, how he comes up with his next investigation, and so much more.
Plus, we discuss the Aces’ big loss to the Valkyries, our latest Coco Gauff obsession, and US Women winning The Soccer Tournament (T
Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley from BFFR on Controlling the Narrative
A Touch More kicks off Pride Month with Megan’s very scientific theory that you can’t win championships without gay players.
We get into some WNBA news, with Kate Martin’s whopping 14 points in six minutes (check out Sue’s interview with Kate on Bird’s Eye View on Friday) and we try to figure out how the Fever will handle its slew of point guard injuries.
Then we chat with Angel City FC teammate
Stop Blaming the Refs + Understanding Caitlin Clark’s Injury
We kick off this week’s episode with news from the WNBA, including an officiating upset during the Liberty v Fever game, Nneka Ogwumike leading the Storm to a big win over the Aces, and Caitlin Clark’s quad injury… Dr. Rapinoe diagnoses how long she might be out.
In soccer news, Gotham FC won the CONCACAF (that’s the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football) and
The Best & Worst of the New WNBA Season With Breanna Stewart
This week we are live from New York for the Liberty’s home opener, with extra special guest Breanna Stewart!
We have lots of thoughts on the opening weekend of the WNBA: who impressed us with their game and with their fits. And we’re not happy with the media’s coverage of Caitlin Clark’s hard foul on Angel Reese. We tell you why.
With Stewie, she reveals the best advice Sue ever gave her, and wh
More Dunks Are Coming to the WNBA
This week, Sue explains her new job as the Managing Director of USA Basketball, and we get some early 2028 Olympic predictions.
Then we check in with the NWSL and the WNBA, including reports of a Connecticut Sun sale and a tiny history of getting dunked on in the W in light of Dominique Malonga’s arrival in Seattle. We’re sending Angel City’s Savy King our best after her in-game collapse, and we
Caitlin Clark is BACK Plus Our Met Gala Favs
This week we’re zooming in on the W’s preseason, including Paige Bueckers’ debut with Dallas and way-too-early odds on MVP rankings. Plus, Caitlin Clark is back and outdoing herself already.
We also take a closer look at the ACL tears that are plaguing the league, and share our thoughts on a new FIFA-study investigating how menstrual cycles contribute to ACL tears.
On a lighter note, we ogle the
Bonus: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle
In this bonus episode of A Touch More, we bring you an extensive interview with Abby Wambach, Glennon Doyle and Amanda Doyle about their new book “We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions.”
This is A Touch More’s inaugural book club selection, and you can order it now here or get the audiobook here.
In this interview we get deep and personal, getting into the pitfalls of striving fo
Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach Launch our Book Club!
Buckle up, everyone– this week’s episode is one you won’t want to miss. We’re launching the official A Touch More Book Club powered by Athena Books, with special guests Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach to celebrate their brand new book, We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions.
In this episode we’re giving you a generous teaser of the spiritual, philosophical and practical conversation
The WNBA will smash ratings records featuring Chelsea Clinton
We break down the results of the WNBA draft and Sue looks into her crystal ball to predict a record-breaking season for the W.
And then Chelsea Clinton talks with us about how women’s sports can advance progressive ideas, who are her latest additions to her list of gutsy women, and Sue reveals when she first met Chelsea. Of course we don’t let her go without a little Bench/Start/Cut.
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Answering Your Questions & Catching Up With Lauren Cheney Holiday
This week, we open up the mailbag and answer some of your most burning questions. Like when did Sue realize Megan was the funniest person ever? Will Sue ever coach a WNBA team? What’s our nap schedule?
And then we share a very personal conversation we had with World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Lauren Cheney Holiday at the annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference.
Lauren tel
UConn Wins featuring Diana Taurasi
This week’s episode is dedicated to UConn Nation. Congratulations to Huskies past, present, and future, as they become 2025 NCAA Champions for the TWELFTH time.
We’ll discuss the highs of the final and then bring you our interview with UConn legend and WNBA champ, Diana Taurasi, live from the Final Four in Tampa, Florida.
We sat down with DT to discuss UConn’s legacy and impact, and dug into the
The Final Four with Chelsea Gray & Napheesa Collier
The Final Four is officially official. Why has the tournament been so low-scoring so far? And does that mean the team with a Certified Bucket Getter (CBG) is primed to win it all? We chat through this and all the possibilities that could go down in the final stretch.
And then onto our Unrivaled Championship Spectacular. We speak to series Champ and Finals MVP Chelsea Gray and the inaugural MVP and
Our Message to Juju Watkins & Sweet 16 Predictions
We’re halfway through March Madness -- time to take a close look at the teams and players in the Sweet 16. And we discuss a path forward for USC after Juju Watkins's season-ending ACL injury -- sending our heartfelt best wishes to Juju! We’re going to miss her in the tourney, but know she’ll be back.
Checking in on our bracket, we share some tough lessons we’ve learned the hard way and the matchup
March Madness is Here and it’s…a Level Ten Gyat?
March Madness, NWSL Kickoff, AND Unrivaled’s first-ever championship? We’re feeling like kids in a candy shop this week.
First up: the madness is real. We break down the final standings, what we’ll miss the most, and why this might be the hardest bracket to crack yet. Think you can out-predict us? Join our bracket challenge.
Then, The Rose are officially Unrivaled’s first champions, and Chelsea Gr
Nikki Hiltz & Gabby Thomas on Track, Paychecks & Representation: LIVE from SXSW
This week, we’re coming to you straight from SXSW in Austin, where we sat down with two of the fastest people on the planet—Olympic track stars Nikki Hiltz and Gabby Thomas.
But first, we’ll check in on where women’s sports stand today and what needs to happen to keep the momentum going for the next 100 years. We’re talking investment, Gen Alpha’s sports habits, and why women’s sports constantly h
Diana Taurasi Retires and Paige Bueckers Takes Over GQ
The WNBA is officially without its (true) GOAT—Diana Taurasi has retired, and we are simply not okay. Sue looks back on some of her favorite, funniest, and most peak Dee moments over the years.
Then, it’s time for the Sue Bird College Basketball Vibe Check of the Week, where chaos reigns. We’re breaking down the latest madness, plus Azzi Fudd’s big decision: go pro or run it back at UConn for a fi
Is the NBA Ready to Copy Unrivaled’s 1:1 Tournament?
Top of mind today: Diana Taurasi’s retirement announcement. We’re just beginning to process the news and will be taking you all along for the ride. Then, the latest twist in WNBA Free Agency as the Connecticut Suns denied Marina Mabrey’s request for a trade. Our resident “GM” Megan offers some tough love: maybe contracts exist for a reason? And Sue breaks down why the Chicago Sky traded its future
A'ja Wilson, Kate Martin and Tiffany Hayes – live from Oakland!
A Touch More is live from the brand-new Golden State Valkyries practice facility in Oakland with a trio of powerhouse guests!
First up, we’re sitting down with A’ja Wilson to talk about her Nike signature shoe, what it’s like to see her former coach Dawn Staley get PAID, and how it felt to say goodbye to some of her favorite Las Vegas Aces while preparing for a new-look roster.
Then, we’re joined
How Women Won at the Super Bowl
Unrivaled’s 1:1 tournament threw us some curveballs so we’re reassessing our predictions. Who shocked the world with some big upsets and what’s coming next? Let’s just say, some brackets are already busted.
Then, it’s time to unpack Super Bowl 59. The Eagles ran the show, women’s sports took center stage in the commercials, and Kendrick left us decoding symbols and wondering if flares are back. Pl
Are the Fever Contenders?
The WNBA off-season has been ACTIVE but which teams are setting themselves up to win it all this year? We have some theories. Plus, the eternal question: Do players owe their teams loyalty? And what about the other way around?
In Unrivaled news, we’re breaking down Angel Reese’s hot mic moment and looking ahead to some dream 1:1 matchups. Plus, Sue reveals the wildcard player she’s had her eye on
Blockbuster WNBA Trades & Unpacking Unrivaled Ratings
This week on A Touch More, the WNBA trade frenzy is in full swing, and Sue and Megan are breaking it all down for us. Plus, they dive into Unrivaled’s viewership numbers and what they’re already saying about the league’s impact and how we’re consuming sports in 2025. Then, a debate on the cameras inside team huddles—what do the players really think, and is the access good or bad for the game
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Unrivaled Takes Off, Women’s College Hoops Cash In & Chef Sue Serves Up a Recipe
Megan and Sue share their theory about what Taylor Swift was whispering to Caitlin Clark, review Unrivaled's first matchups of the season, and discuss what the NCAA’s decision to pay women’s March Madness teams equally means for women’s sports as a whole.
On the Intersection, Sue and Megan look at what's actually behind a recent anti-trans bill, what it means for transgender girls in sports, and h
New Basketball League Unrivaled is Changing the Game + Megan & Sue's PWHL debut
This week on A Touch More, Megan and Sue dive into Napheesa Collier & Breanna Stewart’s groundbreaking new league, Unrivaled, which starts on Friday, and what sets it apart in women’s basketball. Sue breaks down the innovative structure, the top-tier talent involved, and how this league could transform the game both on and off the court. Plus, Megan and Sue share their takeaways and favorite momen
2025 Style & New Year Intentions ft. WNBA Stylist Courtney Mays
What’s up 2025?! A Touch More is back and ready to kick off the new year with a fresh episode. In this first drop of the year, Megan and Sue dive into their 2025 “intentions” – focusing on wellness, growth, and a healthy amount of spontaneity.
The episode also features a fantastic conversation with Courtney Mays – Sue’s stylist, a leading voice in women’s sports and fashion, and a dear friend. Cou
On Caitlin Clark and White Privilege + Boxer Claressa Shields Chats "The Fire Inside”
This week, Megan and Sue sit down for an insightful conversation with Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time, and subject of the inspirational biopic “The Fire Inside.” They, along with the film's director Rachel Morrison, chat about Claressa’s journey to win an Olympic gold medal, her amazing resilience, and her steadfast desire for the film to reflect “the real” of her
Caitlin Getting Paid, Valkyries Wins, and a Quick Couples Therapy Session
Megan and Sue are in an #LDR this week—Megan’s in LA, Sue’s back in NYC, and the takes are as hot as ever. They’re diving straight into the biggest WNBA news of the week: the expansion draft. Sue shares her thoughts on the Valkyries’ picks and why, in today’s league, an expansion draft might just reveal some future all-stars.
Plus, we’re introducing a new segment we (Megan) likes to call SCBVCOTW
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