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A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe

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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. From A Touch More and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Episodes

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 gold-medal couple, we asked them to give us one of their Bickers of the Week and they got to play Are you...

Jun 26, 202535 min

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 listener thoughts on the book and then get into much more with Jen, like why she opened a bookstore, how...

Jun 20, 202544 min

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 (TST). For more of Pablo’s reporting check out his show on YouTube. A Touch More: The Podcast is produc...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 27 min

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 teammates Ali Riley and Syd Leroux about their podcast BFFR, what it means to control their own narratives, an...

Jun 05, 20251 hr 22 min

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 Arsenal won the Champions League. Megan helps Sue make sense of all the leagues in soccer. It’s a lot...

May 29, 20251 hr 4 min

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 what she thinks about the Liberty’s newest additions, Marine Johannès and Natasha Cloud. She also tells ...

May 22, 20251 hr 15 min

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 weigh in on whether the game should have continued. We are also excited to talk about all the beauty ...

May 15, 20251 hr 9 min

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 eye-popping suiting at the 2025 Met Gala, which included some of our favorite athletes. Finally, Sue ...

May 08, 20251 hr 15 min

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 for greatness, how women can start to figure out what they want, and how sports – as much as we love ‘em...

May 06, 202551 min

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 with Abby and Glennon about how the book came about, how they arrived at the “20 questions of life”,...

May 01, 20251 hr 5 min

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. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choice...

Apr 24, 202542 min

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 tells us what drives her to invest in women’s sports, how the industry could enable women athletes’ inv...

Apr 17, 20251 hr 12 min

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 vault to share some favorite Coach Auriemma stories. Plus, what she’s been up to post-retirement, her...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 19 min

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 1-on-1 champ Napheesa Collier. Chelsea talks about playing with Angel Reese, the beef that WILL spi...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 22 min

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 matchups we’re looking forward to. Plus, we drop a little behind-the-scenes look of Megan “locked-in” at ga...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 3 min

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 Gray put on a performance for the ages. We talk about what this means for the league and why Unrivaled...

Mar 20, 20251 hrSeason 1Ep. 31

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 have to break records just to prove their worth. Then, Nikki and Gabby get real about life as pro tra...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 30

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 fifth year? We also get some Extra Time with Megan ahead of the NWSL season kickoff—why she’s not swea...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 29

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 picks for Ariel Atkins. March is around the corner, so we’ve got you covered with Sue Bird’s Colleg...

Feb 27, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 28

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 by Valkyries teammates Tiffany Hayes and Kate Martin, who are dishing on the evolution of the W, Tif...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 27

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. Plus, we’ll get into the personal losses that pushed us to be better athletes. Sue’s College Basketbal...

Feb 13, 202559 minSeason 6Ep. 26

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 all season. Sue’s College Basketball Vibe Check of the Week is back as we get closer to March Madnes...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 25

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 Sue and Megan also respond to some of your YouTube comments and draft their dream team of retired players...

Jan 30, 20251 hrSeason 1Ep. 24

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 how you can educate yourself on the issue. And they return to last week's Bicker of the Week over Sue...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 23

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 moment from their first PWHL game. In “Bicker of the Week,” Megan and Sue debate cooking styles (spoi...

Jan 15, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 22

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. Courtney shares insights into the business of styling, how WNBA fashion is evolving, and the difference...

Jan 08, 20251 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 19

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 life story. In SCBVCOTW, Sue shares her thoughts on the Notre Dame vs. UConn game and shares a snipp...

Dec 18, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 20

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 (Sue’s College Basketball Vibe Check of the Week). Sue breaks down the latest rankings and what she ...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 23 min

College Basketball Rankings, USWNT, and Celebrating Barbra Banda

This week, Sue reacts to UCLA jumping to the top of college basketball rankings (and how UConn, USC, and TCU play into the equation) and Megan gives her assessment of the USWNT. They’re also celebrating Barbra Banda being named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year, highlighting her incredible achievements over the past year—all while rising above the haters. Also, adding to her infinite rolodex of life experiences, Sue takes us down memory lane to 2004's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. And last bu...

Dec 04, 202446 min

Live from NWSL Championship Weekend

A Touch More is live in Kansas City for an historic NWSL Championship weekend. Megan and Sue are joined on stage by friends Ali Krieger, Sam Mewis, and Meg Linehan as they all discuss and celebrate the growth of the NWSL. Some surprise guests also rush the stage! Plus, play along and see if you can beat Megan and Sue in a game of "Two Truths and a Lie." Back in the studio, Megan and Sue discuss watching the Orlando Pride win the title and what it means for Marta’s legacy. And last but not least,...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 17
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