A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe

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

Episodes

The WNBA will smash ratings records featuring Chelsea Clinton

April 24, 2025 • 41 mins
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 partner...
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Answering Your Questions & Catching Up With Lauren Cheney Holiday

April 17, 2025 • 71 mins
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 ...
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UConn Wins featuring Diana Taurasi

April 10, 2025 • 78 mins
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 ...
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The Final Four with Chelsea Gray & Napheesa Collier

April 3, 2025 • 82 mins
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. Che...
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Our Message to Juju Watkins & Sweet 16 Predictions

March 27, 2025 • 63 mins
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, w...
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March Madness is Here and it’s…a Level Ten Gyat?

March 20, 2025 • 60 mins
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 age...
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Nikki Hiltz & Gabby Thomas on Track, Paychecks & Representation: LIVE from SXSW

March 13, 2025 • 66 mins
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 ...
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Diana Taurasi Retires and Paige Bueckers Takes Over GQ

March 6, 2025 • 79 mins
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 Ti...
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Is the NBA Ready to Copy Unrivaled’s 1:1 Tournament?

February 27, 2025 • 48 mins
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 a...
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A'ja Wilson, Kate Martin and Tiffany Hayes – live from Oakland!

February 20, 2025 • 66 mins
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 Haye...
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How Women Won at the Super Bowl

February 13, 2025 • 58 mins
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 los...
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Are the Fever Contenders?

February 6, 2025 • 68 mins
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 Basketbal...
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Blockbuster WNBA Trades & Unpacking Unrivaled Ratings

January 30, 2025 • 59 mins
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 yo...
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Unrivaled Takes Off, Women’s College Hoops Cash In & Chef Sue Serves Up a Recipe

January 23, 2025 • 61 mins
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 ...
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New Basketball League Unrivaled is Changing the Game + Megan & Sue's PWHL debut

January 15, 2025 • 66 mins
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 “B...
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2025 Style & New Year Intentions ft. WNBA Stylist Courtney Mays

January 8, 2025 • 102 mins
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 busi...
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On Caitlin Clark and White Privilege + Boxer Claressa Shields Chats "The Fire Inside”

December 18, 2024 • 71 mins
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...
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Caitlin Getting Paid, Valkyries Wins, and a Quick Couples Therapy Session

December 11, 2024 • 82 mins
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 Chec...
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College Basketball Rankings, USWNT, and Celebrating Barbra Banda

December 4, 2024 • 46 mins
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 ...
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Live from NWSL Championship Weekend

November 27, 2024 • 103 mins
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 ti...
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