A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe

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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    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 spillover to the W season, and shares some of the ways she’d like to see Unrivaled evolve next year. Then, Napheesa reflects on what it means to start a successful new league, and if she’s going to continue her scorched earth streak into next 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

    1h 22m

  2. MAR 27

    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 game time. And we’re introducing a new segment: Make it Make Sense, where we’ll call out things that just don’t add up. Like: when fans chant “overrated" at an opposing team, are they committing a self-own? This leads Megan and Sue to recollect their all-time best heckle moments. And the verdict is in on last week’s Bicker of the Week aka the sunscreen fiasco, but Megan and Sue settle things their own way. Tune in for a special announcement on an upcoming live show with a very special guest! Get your tix 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

    1h 3m

  3. MAR 20

    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’s success is just the beginning. Over in the NWSL, Trinity Rodman is dropping hints about heading overseas. Should Spirit fans be worried? We discuss. In this week’s Intersection, ESPN’s list of top women’s college basketball players of all time has us debating what really makes a GOAT. Stats? Titles? Vibes? Finally, this week’s Bicker of the Week: a sunscreen application gone terribly, terribly wrong. 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 hr

  4. MAR 13

    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 track athletes—how they actually make money, the highs and lows of competing in an individual sport, and, of course, who’s faster? They also weigh in on what needs to change to make women’s sports safer and better for everyone, plus why trans athlete representation is more important than ever. And to wrap it up, we put them through a few rounds of Bench/Start/Cut and settle this week’s Are You a Megan or Are You a Sue: do you fall asleep with the TV on or off? A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 6m

  5. MAR 6

    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 sweating the USWNT’s loss to Japan and what she’s watching for this weekend. In The Intersection, Megan breaks down why Paige Bueckers’ GQ spread is the blueprint and why the best athletes always push the boundaries of style. Then, we get into the NWSL’s new kits—the good, the bad, and the ones we already ordered. And we wrap things up with a new Bicker of the Week: when Megan starts using Sue’s favorite movie lines against her… and Sue is not amused. We're also kicking off a March Madness bracket—join in, see who takes the crown, and play against us at the link 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

    1h 20m

  6. FEB 27

    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 College Basketball Vibe Check of the Week and a look at the latest shake up in the AP Rankings. Plus, Paige Bueckers relatable halftime eye roll. Then, Megan’s thoughts on how the USWNT looked at the SheBelieves Cup and the upcoming season. And for The Intersection, Unrivaled’s 1:1 tournament makes waves: can NBA players put aside their egos to compete like the women of Unrivaled? A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min

  7. FEB 20

    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, Tiffany’s new fashion brand (obsessed), and what it’s really like competing in Unrivaled. Plus, we’re bringing the heat with "Bench/Start/Cut" and debuting a brand-new game for Valentine’s Day you won’t want to miss. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 6m

  8. FEB 13

    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 Basketball Vibe Check of the Week is back, as Tennessee breaks the Huskies’ 11-game winning streak and beat them for the first time since 2007. And finally—another round of Are you a Megan or are you a Sue? Yoga etiquette edition. This one gets a little personal. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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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