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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…
Episodes
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeIt’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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeSue 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeA 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeTwo-Time World Cup Champ Ali Krieger on Which Players Are DOMINATING, Evolution of Women’s Soccer
Sue and Megan are joined by Megan’s longtime US Women’s National teammate and world champion, Ali Krieger. The trio go deep on life after retirement, the…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeNapheesa Collier Knows How Much $$ WNBA Players Deserve! + Spain's Crushing Loss VS England at Euros
Sue and Megan are back from the Euro finals in Switzerland, and they break down just what gave England the winning edge. Here’s one reason: AURA. Then WNBA…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeViral StudBudz Join Sue & Megan After 72 Hours Straight of Streaming at WNBA All-Star!
Sue and Megan are back from Indianapolis with all their highlights from the WNBA All-Star Game weekend, and are joined by special guests the StudBudz, Courtney…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeCaitlin Clark Reveals The Moment Her Life Changed Forever, Gives WNBA All-Star Thoughts
This episode, A Touch More is live from Indianapolis with special guest Caitlin Clark! Caitlin talks about the honor of hosting the WNBA All-Star Game on her…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeThe Secret WNBA Poll Is JUICY! We Spill the Tea
This week on A Touch More, we are bringing you tons of WNBA tea just in time for the All-Star Game, including The Athletic’s anonymous player survey, what to…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeChiney Ogwumike on WNBA All Stars and the Million Dollar Salary
This week on A Touch More, WNBA All Star, ESPN analyst and secret musician Chiney Ogwumike joins us to talk about the latest WNBA All Stars, what she hopes to…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeTara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall LIVE from Cannes
This week on A Touch More, we’re live from Sports Beach 2025 in Cannes, France with Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall. The gold-medal winning track and…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeBooks, Basketball & Family Stories with Sue's Sister, Jen Bird
This week on A Touch More, we are convening for our first-ever book club meeting! We’re joined by a very special guest: Sue’s older sister Jen, the owner of…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeMegan & Sue Find Out Featuring Pablo Torre
This week we are bringing you an in-depth, in-studio conversation with journalist and host Pablo Torre of “Pablo Torre Finds Out.” We talk to him about his…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeSydney Leroux and Ali Riley from BFFR on Controlling the Narrative
A Touch More kicks off Pride Month with Megan’s very scientific theory that you can’t win championships without gay players. We get into some WNBA news, with…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeStop Blaming the Refs + Understanding Caitlin Clark’s Injury
We kick off this week’s episode with news from the WNBA, including an officiating upset during the Liberty v Fever game, Nneka Ogwumike leading the Storm to a…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeThe Best & Worst of the New WNBA Season With Breanna Stewart
This week we are live from New York for the Liberty’s home opener, with extra special guest Breanna Stewart! We have lots of thoughts on the opening weekend of…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeMore Dunks Are Coming to the WNBA
This week, Sue explains her new job as the Managing Director of USA Basketball, and we get some early 2028 Olympic predictions. Then we check in with the NWSL…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeCaitlin Clark is BACK Plus Our Met Gala Favs
This week we’re zooming in on the W’s preseason, including Paige Bueckers’ debut with Dallas and way-too-early odds on MVP rankings. Plus, Caitlin Clark is…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeBonus: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle
In this bonus episode of A Touch More, we bring you an extensive interview with Abby Wambach, Glennon Doyle and Amanda Doyle about their new book “We Can Do…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeGlennon Doyle and Abby Wambach Launch our Book Club!
Buckle up, everyone– this week’s episode is one you won’t want to miss. We’re launching the official A Touch More Book Club powered by Athena Books, with…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeThe WNBA will smash ratings records featuring Chelsea Clinton
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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeAnswering Your Questions & Catching Up With Lauren Cheney Holiday
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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeUConn Wins featuring Diana Taurasi
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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeThe 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeOur 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeMarch 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeNikki 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeDiana 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeIs 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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeA'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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeHow 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?…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeAre the Fever Contenders?
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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeBlockbuster WNBA Trades & Unpacking Unrivaled Ratings
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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeUnrivaled Takes Off, Women’s College Hoops Cash In & Chef Sue Serves Up a Recipe
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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeNew Basketball League Unrivaled is Changing the Game + Megan & Sue's PWHL debut
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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe2025 Style & New Year Intentions ft. WNBA Stylist Courtney Mays
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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeOn Caitlin Clark and White Privilege + Boxer Claressa Shields Chats "The Fire Inside”
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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeCaitlin Getting Paid, Valkyries Wins, and a Quick Couples Therapy Session
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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeCollege Basketball Rankings, USWNT, and Celebrating Barbra Banda
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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeLive from NWSL Championship Weekend
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…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeA Cut Above the Rest
This week on A Touch More, Megan and Sue react to last weekend’s NWSL semi-final game (condolences to Sue) and share their takes on what they expect from this…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeHow To Deal
It’s been a week, to say the least. In this episode, Megan and Sue discuss their real and honest reactions to the election results and the coping mechanisms…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeNWSL Playoff Preview & Catching Up With Madame President Nneka Ogwumike
This week, Megan and Sue are joined by WNBA star and President of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, Nneka Ogwumike. Their conversation…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeThe First Gentleman (of A Touch More)
In this special episode of A Touch More, Megan and Sue are joined by Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff—the first-ever gentleman on the show! They discuss everything…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeNew York Gets A Ring & Stacey Abrams Connects the Dots on Voting Power
The Liberty finally brings the WNBA Championship dub to New York! In this episode, Megan and Sue dive deep into what this historic win means for both the…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeSue’s Birthday Bash With Jemele Hill
It’s Sue’s birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with a very special guest—Jemele Hill. Friend, legendary sports journalist, podcast host, and media…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeFraming the Numbers
This week, Megan and Sue break down what the the future might hold for the Aces in 2025 and unpack the media’s coverage of WNBA viewership. Why is it that…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeThe Fundamental Rule of the W: No Place for -isms
In this episode, Megan and Sue open a conversation addressing the uncomfortable truths about the WNBA's ongoing struggles with racism, sexism, and other forms…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeThe Road IS Good: Diana Taurasi’s next chapter, MVP news, plus wise words from Uzo Aduba
This week, Sue and Megan are joined by the incredible Emmy Award-winning actress Uzo Aduba to discuss her new memoir The Road Is Good, a powerful reflection on…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeWe Love You, Alex Morgan
This episode, Sue and Megan are celebrating the incredible Alex Morgan! The duo sits down for an exclusive interview with Alex, her first in-depth conversation…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeHoney Dews(?), Angel Reese News, and the Dishwasher Debate
Kicking things off with their recent trip to the US Open, Sue and Megan cover everything from Tiafoe's fatigue to Sue’s in-depth review of her first Honey…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeThe WNBA Heats Up and the US Open Unfolds
Sue and Megan are front row as the WNBA season heats up, discussing record-breaking performances and Rookie of the Year contenders like Caitlin Clark and Angel…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeMajor Milestones: A Touch More on Legacy and Impact
Megan and Sue are back after an eventful weekend to dive into the moments that made it unforgettable. From Megan's historic jersey retirement to Sue's reaction…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeLove & Basketball: Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird react to the return of the WNBA
Megan and Sue celebrate the return of the WNBA season, pick their favorite Kamala Harris fits from Designers for Democracy, and give some love to Sanaa Lathan…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeDawn Staley, Mia Hamm, and Carl Lewis: A Trio of Olympic Legends
The iconic Dawn Staley, Mia Hamm and Carl Lewis join Megan and Sue live from the Nike Athlete House at the Paris Olympics. Megan and Sue share what it was like…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeOlympic Highlights and Candace Parker's Next Act
A Touch More is BACK and better than ever. Sue and Megan share their favorite Olympics moments so far, and reflect on their own experiences as Olympians. Plus…
Why Are You Like This? with Megan RapinoeIntroducing A Touch More: The Podcast with Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe
Every week, world champion athletes Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe tackle the latest headlines in sports and pop culture, dish with celebrity guests and friends…