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Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe has never been content to just play the game, on or off the field. In Why Are You Like This?, she sits down with the artists, athletes, activists, and architects of culture who share that same refusal and curiosity: people who looked at the way things were and decided to build something different. Each conversation moves between the personal and the professional, the origin story and the long game, the private cost and the public legacy. The result is a show that does what no…
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- Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Young Miko on Rapping About Women, Her Soccer Years and Navigating Fame
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Young Miko joins Megan to talk about growing up gay, playing soccer for the Puerto Rican Youth National Teams, and finding her…
- Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Josh Johnson on Political Comedy, The Daily Show, and the “GOATification” of Everything
Comedian and The Daily Show rotating host Josh Johnson joins Megan to talk about growing up lonely, finding connection through comedy, and creating the camp…
- Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Amber Glenn on Dancing With The Stars, Olympic Gold Medals and Growing Up Too Fast
Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn joins Megan to talk about growing up in figure skating, being judged for her body at the age of 12, and the mental health…
- Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Michael Urie Opens Up About Ugly Betty, Shrinking & Imposter Syndrome
Michael Urie joins Megan to talk about the experiences that shaped him: from growing up shy in Texas and getting into Juilliard to landing his breakout role on…
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Jaedyn Shaw on going pro at 17, winning trophies with Gotham and the USWNT
Jaedyn Shaw joins the show to talk all things Gotham, USWNT and going pro at a young age. But first, Megan dishes out her takes on Emma Hayes’ roster for the…
- Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Amber Ruffin on SNL, Seth Meyers and Creating Bigfoot! The Musical
Comedian Amber Ruffin is a trailblazer in the late night space and she joins the show this week ahead of season two of CNN’s “Have I Got News For You.” But…
- Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Colin Kaepernick on kneeling, NFL ban, and new memoir The Perilous Fight
On the 10-year anniversary of his historic protest during the national anthem, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick joins Megan on the show for a…
- Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Kamala Harris on public service and if she’s going to run for president in 2028
After the 2024 election, Kamala is coming back into the public eye and sat down with Megan. They talk about her Oakland roots, her decision to become a…
- Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Roxane Gay on "Bad Feminist," Her Queerness and Having Audacity
This week, Megan is joined by award-winning writer and cultural critic Roxane Gay, whose books have had a huge impact on the way Megan sees the world. One of…
- Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Pablo Torre on Investigating Billionaires, Journalism Risks, and getting heckled by Knicks Fans
“It was so demystifying because a lot of these people are f*cking stupid” This week, journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Pablo Torre joins Megan on the show…
- Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
W Kamau Bell on East Bay Lesbians, Right Wing Grifters, and United Shades of America
This week, Megan is joined by stand-up comedian and director W. Kamau Bell. They dig into the “whys” behind some of Kamau’s biggest decisions, like holding…
- Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Cheryl Reeve on The StudBudz, the 2016 Lynx and Becoming the Winningest Coach in WNBA History
Live from WNBA All Star Weekend, Megan is joined by the winningest coach in WNBA history and five-time All-Star coach Cheryl Reeve. They discuss how she…
- Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Kristen Kish on Overcoming Fears on Top Chef, Korean Cinderella and Finding Her Queer Identity
On the inaugural episode of “Why Are You Like This?” Megan Rapinoe sits down with Top Chef host Kristen Kish. Kish took the culinary world and media space by…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeIntroducing Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe is sitting down with the athletes, artists, activists, and architects of our culture who weren’t satisfied with the status quo and wanted to do…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeRose Lavelle on Her Debut World Cup and Setting Records with Gotham FC
Wrapping up her special World Cup series, Megan talks to World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, and NWSL Champion with Gotham FC Rose Lavelle. Megan and…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeLindsey Heaps on Leadership, Returning to Denver and USWNT’s 2027 Outlook
As part of her special World Cup series, Megan talks to World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medallist and captain of the USWNT, Lindsey Heaps. Megan and Lindsey…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeMalala Yousafzai & Megan Rapinoe on Football Versus Cricket, Gender Apartheid & Continued Activism
As part of her special World Cup series, Megan talks to Nobel Prize laureate, author, and girls’ rights activist, Malala Yousafzai about what she loves about…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeAli "Warrior Princess" Krieger & Megan Rapinoe on Heartbreak, Coming Out & Where Women’s Soccer is Headed
As part of her special World Cup series, Megan talks to two-time World Cup Champion, Ali Krieger. Megan and Ali talk about the overlaps in their careers as…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeDomo Wells & Megan Rapinoe on What Women's Sports Fashion Should Look Like
As part of her special World Cup series, Megan sits down with fashion designer, DJ, and the Washington Spirit’s first-ever Creative Director, Domo Wells in her…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeEmma Hayes & Megan Rapinoe on Why Women’s Soccer Isn’t Just Like the Men’s Game
As part of her special World Cup series, Megan sits down with USWNT head coach Emma Hayes. Emma discusses why she’s inspired by the men’s game, but sees…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeAbby Wambach Joins Megan Rapinoe's Special World Cup Series
Megan kicks off her World Cup series, A Touch More: The Beautiful Game, with soccer icon Abby Wambach. Abby and Megan get into some things they’ve never talked…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeThe Best of A Touch More: Megan Rapinoe Looks Back at 90 Episodes
In honor of the last regular episode of A Touch More, Megan shares her favorite themes, stories, and interviews from the last 90 episodes. From the booming…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeSUE’S FINAL EPISODE: WNBA Storylines and UCLA Coach Cori Close on How to Build Chemistry
Sue Bird hosts her final episode of A Touch More, taking a close look at some of this week’s standout WNBA teams, players, and controversies. She breaks down…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeClaire Hutton on Going Pro Young and Megan Rapinoe on the World Cup
Megan Rapinoe talks to NWSL prodigy Claire Hutton, who joined the league at age 17 and made her debut with the National Team last year. Claire talks about the…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeSue Bird and Maria Taylor Talk About Life as a Sports Broadcaster AND Make Some WNBA Predictions
Sue Bird talks to NBC Sports’ Maria Taylor about her path to becoming the first woman to serve as full-time host of Football Night in America, who she has…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeMegan Rapinoe & Lori Lindsey Reflect on NWSL Rise PLUS Megan Breaks Down Met Gala Fits + Angel Reese’s Message to the Media
Megan Rapinoe & Lori Lindsey Reflect on NWSL Rise PLUS Megan Breaks Down Met Gala Fits + Angel Reese’s Message to the Media Megan goes deep on the state of…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeSue Breaks Down WNBA Rookie Standouts PLUS Maria Sharapova On Being Pretty Tough
Sue dives into the WNBA preseason with a close look at the rookies’ first WNBA games. What are Raven Johnson, Flau’jae Johnson, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeMegan 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeA Personal Update from Megan and Sue
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Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeWNBA 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeLive 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeHolly 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeThe 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeUS 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeThe 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeBreezy 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeGold 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeBack 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeFLAU 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeHEAVY 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeDiana 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeTara Lipinski on the Boundary-Breaking RISE of a New Generation of USA Figure Skating
Figure skating legend Tara Lipinski joins us to talk about the upcoming Winter Olympics and the US women’s figure skating’s chances for ending their medal…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeWNBA CBA Negotiations, Unrivaled and College Basketball with Rebecca Lobo PLUS Our Heated Rivalry Takes Are Here!
WNBA legend, Basketball Hall of Famer, and ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo joins us to talk about her favorite college basketball players right now and which teams…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeNew year, New Intentions and New Leagues: 2026 Could Change Everything!
It’s a new year, and Megan and Sue have a new set of intentions for 2026 to share. But first they’re checking in on how they did on last year’s intentions: Did…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeTeam USA 2028: Paige Bueckers & Young Stars on the Rise; and Chris Mosier on the Fight for Transathletes
For our final episode of 2025, transathlete advocate and Team USA duathlete Chris Mosier joins us to talk about his career fighting for transathlete rights…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeTrinity Rodman’s Choice and Katie Nolan on Sports Hate & Why It’s OK Not to Know Everything
Katie Nolan is the sportsfan’s super fan, and she joins us to talk about her journey from sports blogger to TV and podcast host, and why it’s ok not to know…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeNWSL Finals, GM Survey, Salary Caps & More with Sam and Kristie Mewis
We are bringing you more women’s soccer content with soccer stars (and sisters!) Sam and Kristie Mewis. The two get intimate on their sibling rivalry on and…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoePOWER COUPLE: Tobin Heath & Christen Press Join Us LIVE + What’s Next for Trinity Rodman?
This week on A Touch More, we’re live from San Jose, talking to NWSL legends Tobin Heath and Christen Press about the league’s growth, why Trinity Rodman…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeNWSL FINAL PREVIEW: Gotham FC, Washington Spirit & What a Win Means for Both Clubs
The NWSL finals are set between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit, and in this episode Megan diagnoses what a win or loss means for the clubs and their…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeYour Burning Questions for Megan and Sue, Answered
We’re opening up the mailbag this week to answer your burning questions about sports, Sue and Megan’s relationship, and everything in between, like what are…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeInside USA Basketball’s Gold-Standard Mindset with Elena Delle Donne and the WNBA's Booming Business
We’re nearly a month out from the WNBA Finals, but we still have a lot to discuss. We start with the WNBA’s booming business, its growth in viewership, and…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeSEASON OF FIRSTS: Natalie Nakase on Breaking Barriers and Paving the Way for What’s Next + CBA talks
The WNBA season is over, but on A Touch More we’re still playing games: we’re checking out the tug of war between the players and the league as the CBA is…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeWinning Energy Only: Alyssa Naeher + The Aces’ Championship Parade
We are wrapping up the WNBA season with the Aces’ championship parade in Las Vegas and looking ahead to the NWSL playoffs with a very special guest – the…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeBest in the world: Jackie Young on Winning Her THIRD Ring & The 2025 Meggie Awards
We are covering all things WNBA Championships with the champion herself, Jackie Young. How do you celebrate a THIRD championship? What does it feel like to go…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeNatasha Cloud on WNBA CBA Negotiations, Cathy Engelbert & Activism
We are live from Tech Futures with NY Liberty point guard Natasha Cloud, diving into all things WNBA on and off the court. Sue and Megan break down what the…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeWNBA 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeThe 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoePlayoff 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeSue'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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeWhy 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…