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.

  1. לפני 11 שע׳

    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 rebuilding year. Then we talk to US Women’s National Team Coach Emma Hayes about how she’s reshaping the team for the next Olympics and what it means to coach through the “Female Lens.” PLUS: A Touch More has been nominated for TWO Signal Listener's Choice Awards! Your vote can help us win — voting is open until October 9th, so click on the links below! 1️⃣ Best Video Podcast Co-Host Team 2️⃣ Athletes Shaping Culture A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 שע׳ 17 דק׳

  2. 25 בספט׳

    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 Week over whether you should drink your morning coffee before or after brushing your teeth. We’ve tallied the results, and there is a clear winner. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 שע׳ 3 דק׳

  3. 18 בספט׳

    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 Japan and want to tell you about their favorite culinary delights, and how Naomi Osaka roped them into making an epic TikTok.   A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 שע׳ 42 דק׳

  4. 11 בספט׳

    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 Naismith induction, she and Megan play some games. Megan asks Sue a lightning round of her all-time favorites, and Sue puts Megan to the test with Two Truths and A Lie about her career.  A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 שע׳ 11 דק׳

  5. 4 בספט׳

    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 star, this time Angel City FC’s Alyssa Thompson. We discuss what this says about the NWSL’s strategy for growth and how the league needs to get better at keeping its homegrown talent.  And we’ve got a new Bicker of the Week that arose on Megan and Sue’s flight back to New York City. They both say why they’re mad this week! A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 דק׳

  6. 28 באוג׳

    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, and we breakdown who it’s coming down to and why. Do game absences matter? Plus: the WNBA and NWSL are setting new attendance records, and we have a new Workout of the Week, involving stairs and swimming. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 שע׳ 18 דק׳

  7. 21 באוג׳

    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 to see from CBA negotiations. Plus, we play a special tattoo edition of Bench/Start/Cut. Lauren reveals the real story behind being the WNBA’s #1 pick in 2001. She gets honest and heartwarming over her infamous rivalry with Lisa Leslie, and her favorite memories of playing in Seattle.  Plus, Megan shares a very personalized gift that she hand-crafted for Sue. Hint: it goes great on popcorn.  A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 שע׳ 9 דק׳

  8. 14 באוג׳

    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 record-setting performances by A’ja Wilson, Dominique Malonga, and Alyssa Thomas. Our Workout of the Week tackles how to add a little exercise to your everyday activities, and we share some responses to our anti-bicker of the week about brushing your teeth before drinking coffee. And don’t forget, we’re bringing A Touch More to Seattle on August 16th with very special guests Gabby Williams and Lauren Jackson! Get your tickets here. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 שע׳ 7 דק׳
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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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