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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.
16 Episodes
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Kicking things off with their recent trip to the US Open, Sue and Megan cover everything from Tiafoe's fatigue to Sue’s in-depth review of her first Honey Deuce experience. Then a WNBA rundown, diving into Angel Reese’s season-ending injury and playoff chaos, plus Megan weighs in on Alex Morgan’s retirement announcement. In The Intersection: the new DWTS cast has them intrigued. And don't miss Bicker of the Week where they’ll settle the age-old debate of how to load the dishwasher!
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Sue and Megan are front row as the WNBA season heats up, discussing record-breaking performances and Rookie of the Year contenders like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. They dive into the impact of Olympic fatigue on teams like the Aces, and explore the buzz around Naomi Osaka’s emotional return to the US Open. PLUS: a Barbie-themed night in Chicago, a candid chat on negative narratives athletes face online, and the rise of the Paralympics. And in Bicker of the Week: are you a Megan or a Sue when it comes to driving?
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Megan and Sue are back after an eventful weekend to dive into the moments that made it unforgettable. From Megan's historic jersey retirement to Sue's reaction to her own legacy at Climate Pledge Arena, they share personal reflections and insights. PLUS: Breaking down the groundbreaking NWSL CBA, analyzing WNBA playoff contenders, and a sweet sponsorship collab that’s making waves. And don't miss this week's "Are You a Megan or a Sue?" (Re: packing) results.
A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR.
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SHOW NOTES:
Megan joins the following group of former NWSL players whose numbers were retired:
Lauren Holiday, whose No. 12 was retired by FC Kansas City in 2015, Joanna Lohman, whose No. 15 was retired by the Washington Spirit in 2019, Leslie Osborne, whose No. 12 was retired by the Boston Breakers in 2015, and Lori Chalupny, whose No. 17 was retired by the Chicago Red Stars in 2016.
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Megan and Sue celebrate the return of the WNBA season, pick their favorite Kamala Harris fits from Designers for Democracy, and give some love to Sanaa Lathan and Ellie the Elephant. PLUS: Are You a Megan or a Sue when it comes to packing?
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The iconic Dawn Staley, Mia Hamm and Carl Lewis join Megan and Sue live from the Nike Athlete House at the Paris Olympics. Megan and Sue share what it was like to watch Team USA's gold medal wins in women's basketball and soccer. PLUS - Bicker of the Week is back!
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A Touch More is BACK and better than ever. Sue and Megan share their favorite Olympics moments so far, and reflect on their own experiences as Olympians. Plus - Sue and Megan are joined by the legend Candace Parker to talk all things WNBA, retirement, and what’s next for Candace.
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Every week, world champion athletes Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe tackle the latest headlines in sports and pop culture, dish with celebrity guests and friends, share insider stories from their experiences as athletes, and get a touch personal about their relationship, on and off the mic.
From A Touch More and the Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes every Wednesday starting August 7th.
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This week Megan and Sue celebrate the city that never sleeps with an NYC playlist! After some Niece Cuteness and some (remixed!) Bickers of the Week, Sue challenges Megan to a grueling round of New York trivia.
Then 90's Knicks star John Starks joins the show! He talks: The Dunk, The Last Dance, and the Knicks of yesteryear, before jumping into Just GIF Me A Reason and a session of Rapid Fire!
Shout out to HungerNotImpossible, who are feeding kids all across America. We've raised 60,000 meals and counting!
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This week we're coming at you with big 70's playlist vibes! In the Bickers of Week segment, Megan destroys a priceless Bird family heirloom. Then we get some Niece Cuteness, before jumping in with hairstylist Riawna Capri, who walks Sue through giving Megan a much-needed haircut!
After the trim, there's time for some Rapid Fire, a little Q&A action, and of course, Memes of the Week!
Shout out to HungerNotImpossible, who are feeding kids all across America. We've raised 60,000 meals and counting!
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Happy Mothers Day! in honor of the holiday, Megan and Sue spend this episode jamming out to the Mom Approved playlist.
After Megan and Sue touch on some serious topics and niece cuteness up top, Sue's mom Nancy Bird answers some rapid fire questions! Then Megan's mom Denise Rapinoe joins the show to reveal the origin of her nickname and tell a poopy diaper story about Megan, before jumping into some rapid fire questions herself.
Then in the second half of the show, Megan and Sue are joined by Sydney Leroux, who discusses quarantine parenting, answers fan questions, and shares a poopy parenting story of her own. Plus: her first impressions of Megan, her origin story, and much more!
Shout out to HungerNotImpossible, who are feeding kids all across America. We've raised 60,000 meals and counting!
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Megan and Sue throw on the Pop-Life playlist and talk TV, NCAA rule changes, Payless, and Bickers of the Week. Then they're joined by Jimmy Butler who joins in on the action! Topics include: fashion, Champions League, Just GIF Me A Reason, altercations, talking shit on the bench, Wahlburger, playing with Dwyane Wade, finding the right organization, & more!
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Megan & Sue rock out to an "MJ in the 80's"-themed playlist and talk quar life, bickers of the week, and The Last Dance. They're joined by Diana Taurasi, who shares a personal Michael Jordan story of her own. The three dive into: Geno Auriemma stories, heavy pours, memorable ejections, Diana's WNBA Mount Rushmore, rapid fire questions, being a WBNA rookie, professional foulers, and Diana's intense story about her (false) failed drug test. Plus much more!
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Megan and Sue reflect on Prom Nights past and present, the WNBA Draft, and almost recommend a TV show. They're then joined by ESPN's Katie Nolan for rapid fire questions and more!
Shout out to HungerNotImpossible, who are feeding kids all across America. We've raised 60,000 meals and counting!
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Megan and Sue blast an all-ladies playlist and get us up to speed on Megan's first Passover seder, what shows they're watching, bickers of the week, and niece cuteness. Then Ashlyn Harris & Ali Krieger join the show to talk Peloton, quarantine fights, favorite wedding moments, and more! Then Megan and Sue wrap it all up with memes of the week and answering some questions.
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Welcome to the podcast version of the number one rated IG live show (according to no one)! In this episode, Megan and Sue blast an R&B playlist and talk: Cuomo's nipple, Megan's adult tantrum, playing old school Nintendo, what shows they're watching, a Tim Duncan story, niece cuteness, memes of the week, and much, much more!
Shout out to HungerNotImpossible, who are feeding kids all across America. We've raised 60,000 meals and counting!
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What is life under quarantine like for sports superstars Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird? Listen every Tuesday for A Touch More.
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