Sue Bird

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  1. Megan Rapinoe on Why the Media Should Cover the WNBA Differently + Crystal Dunn on Retirement & What’s Next

    HACE 3 DÍAS

    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, Crystal Dunn, who recently announced her retirement. They talk about Dunn’s uniquely versatile career, having a baby in between the Olympics and the World Cup, and why it was the right time for Dunn to move on from soccer. Plus, Megan shares her way-too-early takes on the state of the NWSL and ranks her top three new league kits. 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 h 4 min
  2. WNBA Free Agency Chaos + Olympic Gold Winner Elana Meyers Taylor on the Rise of Bobsledding

    16 ABR

    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 barriers she overcame to become the most decorated black athlete ever in the Winter Olympics, and how she pushed through the toughest year of her career to win her first gold medal ever, at age 41. 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 h 13 min
  3. A Personal Update from Megan and Sue

    17 ABR

    A Personal Update from Megan and Sue

    Megan and Sue have a personal update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3 min
  4. Live from Phoenix: Final Four Madness, Transfer Portal Chaos & Free Agency Rumors with Chelsea Gray & Shea Ralph

    9 ABR

    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 with baby Sue at UConn 26 years ago. And Megan and Sue subject them both to a review of their more questionable fashion choices with some photos from the vault. 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 h 7 min
  5. Holly Rowe on the Final Four, Travel Chaos, and Tournament Drama

    2 ABR

    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 Sunday, and why that’s not what she would have said a month ago. We’ve also got a new Are you a Megan or Are you a Sue, for a special edition of how Megan and Sue stay in touch with former teammates. If you haven’t heard, A Touch More will be in Phoenix THIS SATURDAY? We’re recording an episode of A Touch More Live, presented by AT&T, on Saturday, April 4th, at the Orpheum Theater. Tickets are on sale now, go to this link! Get yours now before the sell out! 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 h 15 min
  6. Breanna Stewart on Unrivaled’s Second Season and the 2026 Playoff Picture

    27 FEB

    Breanna Stewart on Unrivaled’s Second Season and the 2026 Playoff Picture

    Stewie is back on the pod! This week, Breanna Stewart joins Sue to talk about year two of Unrivaled — both from a personal perspective of being healthy this season compared to playing through injury in year one, and from an overall business perspective as one of the founders of the league. As Stewie leads her team, Mist BC, to the playoffs and continues her phenomenal season, she dives into her journey this season, her approach to three-on-three basketball, and her thoughts on many of the teams and players throughout the league. You don’t wannt to miss it! Don’t miss out on the Unrivaled playoffs start Saturday, February 28, and the championship on Wednesday, March 4! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
  7. The Making of the WNBA's CBA, with Alysha Clark and Andraya Carter

    26 MAR

    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 deal.  Andraya Carter zooms out to look at what the accomplishment means for the business overall, how it will impact college basketball, and what the players won besides salary. Plus, she gives us a sneak peak into how she’s watching the biggest match ups during March Madness, the impending free agency bonanza, and introduces us to her life partner: a ball python named Nothing. And since we’re down to the Sweet Sixteen, we have some THOUGHTS on who made it to the next round. And guess who’s going to be in Phoenix in a couple weeks? We’re recording an episode of A Touch More Live, presented by AT&T, on Saturday, April 4th, at the Orpheum Theater. Tickets are on sale now, go to ATouchMoreLive.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 h 25 min
  8. 12. Sue Bird: “You Have to Pay the Superstars.”

    14 MAR

    12. Sue Bird: “You Have to Pay the Superstars.”

    She is one of the best basketball players ever. She’s won multiple championships, including four Olympic gold medals and four W.N.B.A. titles — the most recent in 2020, just before turning 40. She also helped negotiate a landmark contract for the league’s players. Sue Bird tells Steve Levitt the untold truth about clutch players, her thoughts about the pay gap between male and female athletes, and what it means to be part of the first gay couple in ESPN’s The Body Issue. This episode originally aired on January 22nd, 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min
  9. Gold Standard: USA Women Olympians and the WNBA's First Rev Share in History

    26 FEB

    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 for more updates from the CBA negotiations, we’re celebrating the 2025 WNBA triggering a player rev share for the first time in history. We also have a new “Are You a Megan or Are You a Sue” – it’s pretty specific but we think it says a lot about how you go through the world, so tune in and let us know what you think. Finally, we had a couple of very special voicemails we’re sharing, including one fun question about how we fostered our queer community back in the day. 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 h 14 min
  10. The Latest in WNBA CBA News, USC Star JuJu Watkins on Elevating Her Game PLUS NCAA Upsets

    12 MAR

    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 Selection Sunday, which has been called the “stickiest bubble in years.” Can USC pull through despite a few setbacks? And who will get the number one seed?  And with the USWNT taking home the SheBelieves Cup, Megan reflects on seeing the different generations of US women’s soccer come together, and the remarkable current generation that is coalescing around a new core. Plus, we have a special guest: Robin Arzón tells us her philosophy on self-talk, how she maintains body positivity in the fitness industry, and how to get your protein as a vegan. Check out Robin’s new podcast “Project Swagger” on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts.  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 h 17 min
  11. Allisha Gray & Chelsea Gray Go In-Depth on the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament

    20 FEB

    Allisha Gray & Chelsea Gray Go In-Depth on the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament

    On this week’s episode, Sue brings on the two finalists of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament: Allisha Gray & Chelsea Gray! Sue talks to each of them individually, and then together, about their individual journeys in the tournament, the final matchup against each other, their strategies and in-depth breakdowns for each round, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 h 2 min
  12. US Hockey Legend Hilary Knight on Retirement, CBA Agreement Reached, and Final Four Showdown

    19 MAR

    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 goes a little offscript and Sue tells us why she’s going chalk. And Megan interrupts the show with late-breaking news: WNBA and the players finally reach a CBA deal! Plus the NWSL had a blockbuster opening weekend, and Megan shares her favorite parts. 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 h 18 min
  13. Back From Milan with Winter Olympics Insights + Sarah Strong Talks Team Band Potential

    19 FEB

    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, the media’s responsibility in covering Olympic stars, and what you miss when you’re not watching the games on TV. And, better late than never: Megan and Sue celebrate the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl and try to pick their favorite part of Bad Bunny’s performance. Plus, they recap the highlights of the NBA’s All-Star Game and Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 Tournament.  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 h 6 min
  14. Kahleah Copper on Preparation Meeting Opportunity & Becoming a WNBA, Olympic, and Unrivaled Champion

    30 ENE

    Kahleah Copper on Preparation Meeting Opportunity & Becoming a WNBA, Olympic, and Unrivaled Champion

    This week, we welcome Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury and Rose BC! Kah gets into SO much with us, starting with this season of Unrivaled and what makes it so fun, the Elam Ending gameplay, what she’s learned from playing 3 vs. 3, how playing in Unrivaled compares to playing overseas, and what it means to her to play Unrivaled in Philly this weekend. She also opens up about what it was like being traded twice in the WNBA, her relationships with Chelsea Gray and Candace Parker, and how her upbringing in North Philly shaped her whole basketball career — leading her to being a WNBA Champion, Unrivaled Champion, and Olympic Gold Medalist. You don’t want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 h 5 min
  15. Marina Mabrey & Aaliyah Edwards on Crash Outs, Unrivaled 1-on-1, and Their Close Teammate Dynamic

    13 FEB

    Marina Mabrey & Aaliyah Edwards on Crash Outs, Unrivaled 1-on-1, and Their Close Teammate Dynamic

    This week, Sue welcomes Marina Mabrey and Aaliyah Edwards — two teammates on both the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA and Lunar Owls in Unrivaled! They get into so much WNBA and Unrivaled talk…with lots of laughs in-between! Marina and Aaliyah share their relationship as teammates in both the W and Unrivaled and their first impressions of each other, discuss the recent Unrivaled games in Philly (which included Marina’s 47-point game), and how they feel they are growing their games this Unrivaled season. Marina also shares the origin of her crashout jar, and opens up about some her more notable “crashouts” (including against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever last season) and the challenge of balancing and controlling of her competitiveness. They also have a in-depth discussion about the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min
  16. FLAU STATE: LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson Is Built Different + Why is Girls Basketball Participation Down?

    12 FEB

    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 few thoughts on how the system, parents, and schools might be contributing to it.  And in honor of Valentine’s Day this weekend, Megan and Sue rank their favorite Valentine’s gifts and The Greatest Sportsmances of all time. Plus, they give a little behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to date a pro athlete. .  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 h 25 min
  17. Breezy Johnson’s Unforgettable Olympic Week PLUS Unrivaled, SheBelieves, and College Vibes

    5 MAR

    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 already full of madness. Sue ticks through the biggest upsets so far, and reminisces about her senior night at UConn. And we’re not done talking about the Winter Olympics: Breezy Johnson, who just won the gold in women’s downhill skiing, joins us to talk about her time-defying run and why she always dreamed of getting proposed to at the Olympics. Finally, Megan gives a shout out to the NWSL Players Restitution Fund and urges players to consider applying. The application and an FAQ are available on the league’s website here. You can also reach out to them with questions by email at NWSLPlayersfund@bracewell.com or by call/text at: 646-799-2238. 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 h 28 min
  18. HEAVY ON SOCCER - FIFA’s New Champions Cup Is Already Controversial + Rose Lavelle’s HUGE Award

    5 FEB

    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 what she thinks about Gotham’s underwhelming regular season. Megan and Sue also remember some of the best and most embarrassing pranks Rose has played on them over the years. Also on the show: Megan breaks down why nobody was happy with when the Women’s Champions Cup was scheduled, and compares the latest news on the CBA negotiations to her experience negotiating for equal pay. And Sue has a touch more time for Reggie Miller comparing Caitlin Clark to Peyton Pritchard. 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 h 14 min
  19. Diana Flores on Flag Football for Dummies + WNBA Rivalries + Is UConn Untouchable?

    29 ENE

    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, check it out here. For the rest of the show, Megan and Sue take a look at Trinity Rodman’s record-breaking salary with the Washington Spirit, and the brewing rivalry between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark – and why rivalries are a good thing for the league. Plus, UConn is now the last college women’s basketball team standing undefeated. Does it matter? And Mexico’s flag football star Diana Flores joins us to talk about her new book, Flag Football for Dummies, and what it means for the sport to make its Olympic debut in 2028. Finally, Sue and Megan send their flowers to Marina Mabrey and her “crashout jar” with a montage of their favorite moments of Marina crashing out. And Sue reveals one of her first encounters with Marina during the bubble year. 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 h 13 min
  20. Stephanie White on Building Trust with Caitlin Clark & the CBA Offseason

    05/12/2025

    Stephanie White on Building Trust with Caitlin Clark & the CBA Offseason

    We're back this week with another episode with a WNBA coach: Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White! Stephanie and Sue dive into so much, including Steph's current approach to the offseason with the CBA still in negotiations and her thoughts on the league's expansion. They also discuss Steph's playing career, from achieving Miss Indiana to competing in the early WNBA years. Then, they talk through how Steph became a coach, and each step of her coaching career leading to building trust and relationships with Fever stars Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell. So much great stuff in this episode, you don't want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 h 13 min
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