A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe

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

20 Mar 58min

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

13 Mar 1h 4min

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

6 Mar 1h 17min

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

27 Feb 46min

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

20 Feb 1h 4min

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

13 Feb 56min

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 Basketball Vibe Check of the Week is back as we get closer to March Madness and the hype is real. In The Intersection: A’ja Wilson’s signature Nike shoe (obsessed), Caitlin Clark skipping the NBA 3-point contest, and a WNBA expansion bidding war that has us wondering—could the Shock, Comets, and Rockers make a comeback? And finally, we’re responding to your thoughts on Megan’s controversial (crazy?) cell phone case choices. A Touch More also sends our deepest condolences to the victims of the D.C. plane crash. If you’re looking to support those affected, a fund has been set up to assist U.S. Figure Skating families directly impacted by the tragedy. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Feb 1h 6min

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 your YouTube comments and draft their dream team of retired players—Sue’s got a surprise pick up her sleeve. With Chelsea FC making history by landing Naomi Girma for a $1 million transfer fee, Megan unpacks the winners (Naomi) and losers (NWSL) of that blockbuster deal. And finally, another round of "Are you a Megan or are you a Sue?”, cell phone edition. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Jan 57min