
A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe
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Sue Bird and Maria Taylor Talk About Life as a Sports Broadcaster AND Make Some WNBA Predictions
Megan Rapinoe & Lori Lindsey Reflect on NWSL Rise PLUS Megan Breaks Down Met Gala Fits + Angel Reese’s Message to the Media
Sue Breaks Down WNBA Rookie Standouts PLUS Maria Sharapova On Being Pretty Tough
Megan Rapinoe on Why the Media Should Cover the WNBA Differently + Crystal Dunn on Retirement & What’s Next
A Personal Update from Megan and Sue
WNBA Free Agency Chaos + Olympic Gold Winner Elana Meyers Taylor on the Rise of Bobsledding
Live from Phoenix: Final Four Madness, Transfer Portal Chaos & Free Agency Rumors with Chelsea Gray & Shea Ralph
Holly 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 understand how UConn, Texas, South Carolina and UCLA made this far, what’s going on with the transfer portal, and she tells what and who she’s keeping her eye on for the last few games. Plus, find out why Holly Rowe says anyone could win it all on Sunday, and why that’s not what she would have said a month ago. We’ve also got a new Are you a Megan or Are you a Sue, for a special edition of how Megan and Sue stay in touch with former teammates. If you haven’t heard, A Touch More will be in Phoenix THIS SATURDAY? We’re recording an episode of A Touch More Live, presented by AT&T, on Saturday, April 4th, at the Orpheum Theater. Tickets are on sale now, go to this link! Get yours now before the sell out! A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 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 ESPN basketball analyst Andraya Carter. Alysha Clark was in the room during the round-the-clock negotiations; she tells us what it was like inside the hotel conference rooms, and how the players were able to push through this transformative deal. Andraya Carter zooms out to look at what the accomplishment means for the business overall, how it will impact college basketball, and what the players won besides salary. Plus, she gives us a sneak peak into how she’s watching the biggest match ups during March Madness, the impending free agency bonanza, and introduces us to her life partner: a ball python named Nothing. And since we’re down to the Sweet Sixteen, we have some THOUGHTS on who made it to the next round. And guess who’s going to be in Phoenix in a couple weeks? We’re recording an episode of A Touch More Live, presented by AT&T, on Saturday, April 4th, at the Orpheum Theater. Tickets are on sale now, go to ATouchMoreLive.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
US 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 the US women’s hockey team’s gold medal win, and why she proposed to her girlfriend Brittany Bowe at the Olympics. Megan and Sue take a look at the March Madness bracket and offer up their hopes and predictions for the Final Four. Megan goes a little offscript and Sue tells us why she’s going chalk. And Megan interrupts the show with late-breaking news: WNBA and the players finally reach a CBA deal! Plus the NWSL had a blockbuster opening weekend, and Megan shares her favorite parts. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 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 tear. No news is bad news in WNBA land, but we still give a quick update on the CBA negotiations as we all hold our breath for a good outcome. On the NCAA front, Sue breaks down the upsets coming out of the SEC tournament and their impacts on Selection Sunday, which has been called the “stickiest bubble in years.” Can USC pull through despite a few setbacks? And who will get the number one seed? And with the USWNT taking home the SheBelieves Cup, Megan reflects on seeing the different generations of US women’s soccer come together, and the remarkable current generation that is coalescing around a new core. Plus, we have a special guest: Robin Arzón tells us her philosophy on self-talk, how she maintains body positivity in the fitness industry, and how to get your protein as a vegan. Check out Robin’s new podcast “Project Swagger” on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Breezy 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 Stewie’s snub from the first and second teams. With the SheBelieves Cup underway, Megan breaks down what she’s liking about the US lineup so far, and what they need to work on. Plus, it’s officially March, and the college basketball vibes are already full of madness. Sue ticks through the biggest upsets so far, and reminisces about her senior night at UConn. And we’re not done talking about the Winter Olympics: Breezy Johnson, who just won the gold in women’s downhill skiing, joins us to talk about her time-defying run and why she always dreamed of getting proposed to at the Olympics. Finally, Megan gives a shout out to the NWSL Players Restitution Fund and urges players to consider applying. The application and an FAQ are available on the league’s website here. You can also reach out to them with questions by email at [email protected] or by call/text at: 646-799-2238. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gold 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, to pitying the US Men’s Ice Hockey team for letting their victory get co-opted by a clown. We’re also talking about the USWNT’s roster heading into the SheBelieves Cup: who’s on the team, who’s not, and why it matters. And while we wait for more updates from the CBA negotiations, we’re celebrating the 2025 WNBA triggering a player rev share for the first time in history. We also have a new “Are You a Megan or Are You a Sue” – it’s pretty specific but we think it says a lot about how you go through the world, so tune in and let us know what you think. Finally, we had a couple of very special voicemails we’re sharing, including one fun question about how we fostered our queer community back in the day. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Back 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 Arnold, Paige Bueckers, and Azzi Fudd, and what’s her favorite song to play on the piano. Fresh back from Milan, Sue and Megan have a lot of thoughts about what they saw at the Winter Olympics, including why crashes seem so devastating, the media’s responsibility in covering Olympic stars, and what you miss when you’re not watching the games on TV. And, better late than never: Megan and Sue celebrate the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl and try to pick their favorite part of Bad Bunny’s performance. Plus, they recap the highlights of the NBA’s All-Star Game and Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 Tournament. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FLAU 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 WNBA; her approach to managing NIL money; and why she is pouring just as much discipline and determination into her music career. Megan and Sue take a closer look at the surprising decline in participation in girls’ basketball, and offer a few thoughts on how the system, parents, and schools might be contributing to it. And in honor of Valentine’s Day this weekend, Megan and Sue rank their favorite Valentine’s gifts and The Greatest Sportsmances of all time. Plus, they give a little behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to date a pro athlete. . A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
HEAVY 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 Championship, to being crowned U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year for 2025. She describes what it’s like to have your childhood dream come true (at eight years old, she wrote a book report on Mia Hamm and dressed up as her for the occasion); and what she thinks about Gotham’s underwhelming regular season. Megan and Sue also remember some of the best and most embarrassing pranks Rose has played on them over the years. Also on the show: Megan breaks down why nobody was happy with when the Women’s Champions Cup was scheduled, and compares the latest news on the CBA negotiations to her experience negotiating for equal pay. And Sue has a touch more time for Reggie Miller comparing Caitlin Clark to Peyton Pritchard. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Diana 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 feeling overwhelmed with despair. One place to start is to call your Senators, who are voting this week on whether to continue funding ICE through September. As Sue explains on the show, Sharon McMahon makes this very easy through her website, check it out here. For the rest of the show, Megan and Sue take a look at Trinity Rodman’s record-breaking salary with the Washington Spirit, and the brewing rivalry between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark – and why rivalries are a good thing for the league. Plus, UConn is now the last college women’s basketball team standing undefeated. Does it matter? And Mexico’s flag football star Diana Flores joins us to talk about her new book, Flag Football for Dummies, and what it means for the sport to make its Olympic debut in 2028. Finally, Sue and Megan send their flowers to Marina Mabrey and her “crashout jar” with a montage of their favorite moments of Marina crashing out. And Sue reveals one of her first encounters with Marina during the bubble 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
Tara 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 drought; and what she learned about herself after appearing on the reality show The Traitors. She also tells us how she prepares and packs for the games as NBC’s lead figure skating analyst, and who she’s most looking forward to watching perform. In keeping with the Winter Olympics theme, Megan and Sue take a look at the roster shakeup for the USA women’s ice hockey team, prompting them to consider what is the best vet-to-newcomer ratio on a national team. Plus, Megan and Sue catch you up on the latest with the NWSL’s High Impact Player Rule (aka the Trinity Rodman rule) and why the players’ union is against it. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WNBA 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 are the top contenders for the Final Four. Lobo also weighs in on how the NIL is changing things for the younger generation of athletes, why she is happy she played professional sports when she did, and how she works out issues with her husband on their podcast. Also, Sue and Meg break down the latest on the WNBA’s CBA negotiations and share their highlights from the first two weeks in Unrivaled. Plus: they have been watching every minute of Heated Rivalry and want to tell you about their favorite parts. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New 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 Megan develop her green thumb? Did Sue read more consistently? Then, 2026 is shaping up to be a banner year in women’s sports. Several leagues are expanding AND women’s sports are getting a full season of professional lacrosse and the first women’s professional baseball league since the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League featured in A League of Their Own). Given all these new and burgeoning leagues, Megan and Sue reminisce on being part of young, brand new, and – in Megan’s case – folding leagues. Plus, Sue tells us if she’d been forced to choose between playing overseas (where the salaries were much higher) and staying stateside, which one she’d choose. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Team 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, how sports gave him confidence at an early age, and where he sees hope in the future. For a long-overdue look at college basketball, we discuss whether anyone can beat UConn, which players we’re having the most fun watching, and whether college basketball might be lacking the star power of recent years. We’re also checking in on USA Basketball, which had its first training camp for the 2028 Olympics with Managing Director Sue Bird. Plus: Megan is handing out her end-of-the-year Meggies and we’re playing a themed bench/start/cut of holiday traditions – movies, songs, gifts – nothing’s safe! A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trinity 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 everything about sports. We also do a little look back on the world of sports this year and find out what she wants to see less of in 2026. Megan and Sue break down the latest in the WNBA’s CBA negotiations over salary, and they weigh in on the Washington Spirit’s creative proposal to pay Trinity Rodman more. Tune in to find out how these two stories are related. Finally, Megan has a few thoughts on FIFA’s award to President Trump and his idea to rename American football. Check out the latest episode of “A Touch More” wherever you get your podcasts, and on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NWSL 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 off the field, why English fans are harsher than Americans, and the difference in their beauty routines. Plus, Megan and Sue analyze the NWSL finals, Gotham FC’s status as a dynasty, and the new anonymous NWSL general manager survey: Are salary caps still a good thing? And why shouldn’t the NWSL freak out about losing talent to Europe… yet? Also, Megan stepped in it over Thanksgiving, and Sue is bringing it to Bicker of the Week court. Tune in and share your verdicts. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
POWER 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 shouldn’t go abroad and what they really think about soccer playoffs deciding the league champion. Megan and Sue take a look at the NWSL viewership numbers and clear up some of the noise about a “dip” in attendance: the league is booming and we tell you why. And we answer some crowd-sourced questions, including a special bench/start/cut of Megan’s hairstyles over the years. Plus, Megan hands out a Meggie for the NWSL’s greatest celebrator. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NWSL 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 futures, and what to watch out for heading into the finals. And with the end of the NWSL regular season, we have another MVP debate. Should a team’s performance in the absence of their best player impact (for better or worse) that player’s chances to be named MVP? PLUS: Another women’s basketball league is in the works. Project B will premiere sometime next year, promising international tournaments and the biggest salaries women basketball players have ever seen. We discuss what is and isn’t known about Project B’s sources of funding, its relationship to the WNBA, and whether it will impact the current CBA negotiations. Plus, Paige Bueckers is set to star in a new sports movie being developed by Apple, so Megan and Sue take a walk down memory lane about the best women's basketball player cameos of all time – and their own brushes with Hollywood. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your 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 Megan and Sue’s biggest regrets from their careers? Should women’s soccer balls be a different size than men’s? And how do Megan and Sue prefer to be approached in public? Plus, we play a couple of rounds of 14-questions, TikTok style, to see how much Megan and Sue agree on each other’s strengths (and weaknesses). Who’s grumpier in the morning? Who requires more attention? Also in this episode: Megan and Sue discuss what Landon Donovan’s experience of getting new hair can teach us about the importance of trans rights and ensuring everyone can live in the body they choose. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inside 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 some of the new demographics tuning in. But we also look at the historic ways in which WNBA viewership was suppressed despite the demand for women’s basketball. (For those who want to learn more, the quotes we reference during this discussion come from Those Guys Have All the Fun, by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales). Also on the agenda: how past CBA negotiations are playing out in the league today, including prioritization and playoff bonus money. Then we welcome WNBA legend Elena Delle Donne, who helped grow the league when she joined in 2013 as part of the “The Three to See,” along with Brittney Griner and Skylar Diggins. Elena Delle Donne talks about what she misses and doesn’t miss about playing pro, how she built a life off the court during her career, and what it was like to practice in a local rec center. Plus, she describes the nerve-wracking achievement of being the first WNBA player to enter the 50-40-90 club, and what it was like to welcome Napheesa Collier to the exclusive club. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SEASON 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 about to expire, while five teams play a round of musical chairs to fill their empty head coaching slots. We’re also talking to Golden State Valkyries’ head coach Natalie Nakase about her epic first season, the biggest risks she took during this year, and what it’s like to play in Ballhalla. On a more serious note: Millions of Americans are losing their SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown and the Trump Administration’s refusal to tap emergency funds to keep the program going. We want to encourage our listeners to consider helping by contributing to your local food back: check out Feeding America to find one in your community. For those in the New York City or Seattle, here are a few organizations we recommend: NYC: Food Bank for NYC - https://www.foodbanknyc.org/ West Side Campaign Against Hunger - https://www.wscah.org/ Seattle: Rainier Valley Food Bank - https://www.rvfb.org/ North Helpline - https://northhelpline.org/ Northwest Harvest - https://www.northwestharvest.org/ A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Winning 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 goalkeepers’ goalkeeper, Alyssa Naeher. Alyssa talks about her decision to retire from the international game, what it’s like to lead a team as a goalkeeper, and why this year is being called her “soft era.” We also tell you everything you need to know heading into the NWSL playoffs and the big picture on viewership stats. And we share our favorite moments from the Aces’ championship parade (Becky dancing with Crime Mob?!), and Megan blind ranks the Aces players’ t-shirts. Special Announcements! A Touch More Live, presented by Delta, Google Pixel, and Volkswagen will be at the NWSL Championship game in San Jose, California, on November 21st. Get tickets here. And we are planning another Q+A episode and we want your questions! What do you want to know about us? Call: 1-8-3-3-A-Touch-8. Or leave us your questions in the YouTube comments. Get your questions in by next week! A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Best 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 on a shooting spree? And how did the Aces turn their season around to go on one of the longest winning streaks in WNBA history? Plus: find out which celebrity was sitting bench-side during her epic Game 2 of the finals. And because the season is over, it’s time for the most prestigious awards of the season: The Meggies! We are awarding everything from best dressed to the gayest moment of the season. Plus, major league baseball makes its ATM debut and we have a new Bicker – it’s Megan’s turn to object to how Sue behaves in the self-checkout aisle. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Natasha 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 Las Vegas Aces did right in the first two games of the WNBA Finals, and what the Phoenix Mercury need to do for a W on home court. And we catch up with the developments off the court since Napheesa Collier’s scorched-earth press conference criticizing the league’s leadership. Natasha Cloud tells us what she wants to get out of the next CBA negotiations, how she’s enjoying living in New York City, and her non-negotiables during free agency. Plus she gets back at Stewie in her bench/start/cut. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WNBA 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 Reeve’s explosive press conference and allegations of unfair refereeing, and whether or not the WNBA is too physical. We also discuss how the Phoenix Mercury overcame the number one seed, the Minnesota Lynx, in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year. Then we talk to US Women’s National Team Coach Emma Hayes about how she’s reshaping the team for the next Olympics and what it means to coach through the “Female Lens.” PLUS: A Touch More has been nominated for TWO Signal Listener's Choice Awards! Your vote can help us win — voting is open until October 9th, so click on the links below! 1️⃣ Best Video Podcast Co-Host Team 2️⃣ Athletes Shaping Culture A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 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 and sharing the Defensive Player of the Year with Minnesota's Alanna Smith. In Olympic news, Sue discusses how she selected Kara Lawson as head coach of the 2028 USA Basketball Women’s National Team. We conclude our anti-Bicker of the Week over whether you should drink your morning coffee before or after brushing your teeth. We’ve tallied the results, and there is a clear winner. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Playoff 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 picks for league MVP and the other end-of-season awards; the key differentiator between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark; and why major media outlets are struggling to keep up with the explosion of the league. Plus, Megan and Sue are back from Japan and want to tell you about their favorite culinary delights, and how Naomi Osaka roped them into making an epic TikTok. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sue'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 Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Swin also tells us her top three criteria for the MVP race, what she was afraid to ask Michael Jordan when she met him, and how she thinks Paige Bueckers is transitioning to the pros. And in honor of Sue’s Naismith induction, she and Megan play some games. Megan asks Sue a lightning round of her all-time favorites, and Sue puts Megan to the test with Two Truths and A Lie about her career. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why 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 make the cut, and who has it all on the line before the games begin. Plus, we have some thoughts on where the love is for Paige Bueckers. Hint: it’s everywhere. But the media needs to do better.` And Chelsea is once again coming for an NWSL star, this time Angel City FC’s Alyssa Thompson. We discuss what this says about the NWSL’s strategy for growth and how the league needs to get better at keeping its homegrown talent. And we’ve got a new Bicker of the Week that arose on Megan and Sue’s flight back to New York City. They both say why they’re mad this week! A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’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 up with her celebrations on the field? Does she ever get into fights with her sister on the field? And how is the team’s new coach making them better? And we throw her some merciless Bench/Start/Cut’s. The WNBA’s MVP race is heating up, and we breakdown who it’s coming down to and why. Do game absences matter? Plus: the WNBA and NWSL are setting new attendance records, and we have a new Workout of the Week, involving stairs and swimming. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sue 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 joined by past and present Seattle Storm stars Gabby Williams and Lauren Jackson. Gabby tells us what it’s like to be a rising star in the league, the secret to her phenomenal defensive game, her favorite Seattle spots, and what she hopes to see from CBA negotiations. Plus, we play a special tattoo edition of Bench/Start/Cut. Lauren reveals the real story behind being the WNBA’s #1 pick in 2001. She gets honest and heartwarming over her infamous rivalry with Lisa Leslie, and her favorite memories of playing in Seattle. Plus, Megan shares a very personalized gift that she hand-crafted for Sue. Hint: it goes great on popcorn. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A 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 college teammates at UNC, and what her autism diagnosis has meant to her. Plus, Sue gives a behind-the-scenes look at how her tryst with the Storm’s mascot Doppler came to be, and they discuss the spate of bonkers scoring in the WNBA, including record-setting performances by A’ja Wilson, Dominique Malonga, and Alyssa Thomas. Our Workout of the Week tackles how to add a little exercise to your everyday activities, and we share some responses to our anti-bicker of the week about brushing your teeth before drinking coffee. And don’t forget, we’re bringing A Touch More to Seattle on August 16th with very special guests Gabby Williams and Lauren Jackson! Get your tickets 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
Two-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 current generation of soccer players, and we find out which pair of boots Ali is starting. Plus, we discuss the recent trade shake-up in the WNBA and are thrilled that Trinity Rodman is back on the field. We also share our Workout of the Week about how we’ve been keeping fit without leaving home. And wrap the show with what we’re calling the anti-Bicker, where we pull back the curtain on all the things with which Sue and Megan are in lockstep alignment. And we’re bringing A Touch More to Seattle on August 16th! Get tickets here. Finally, don’t miss this week’s Birds Eye View interview with Caitlin Clark, subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss when it drops! A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Napheesa 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 All-Star MVP Napheesa Collier drops by to break down the Lynx’s dominating season, what’s up next for Unrivaled and the W’s contract negotiations, and more importantly, her guest appearances on StudBudz. Finally, don't miss this week's 'Bicker of the Week' – Sue and Megan are on the same side, for once! But who’s on the other side then? A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. PLUS: Join Sue and Megan at the Moore Theatre in Seattle for A Touch More Live on August 16th! Get tickets here: https://www.stgpresents.org/events/a-touch-more-live/. Thanks to Nike for sponsoring the event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Viral 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 Williams and Natisha Heideman. The duo talks about their rise to Twitch stardom, their 72-hour live stream that won All-Star Weekend, and whether Megan could become the third Stud Bud. Plus, Megan dives into all the thrilling moments from the Euros quarter-finals (sorry, France!) and her predictions for the finals. Then we get into your reactions to last week’s Bicker of the Week (aka “the shirt cropping incident”), and Megan and Sue stan Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd's hard launch. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S1 Ep 48Caitlin 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 home court, how she’s way goofier in real life than you’d expect, and the moment in her basketball career when everything changed. Then Sue and Megan put Caitin to the test with a round of “You Meme So Much” – just what did she and Taylor Swift talk about at last year’s Chiefs/Texans playoff game? And why is there a statue of Caitlin made out of butter? Plus, Sue and Megan discuss their favorite moments in WNBA All-Star history, and their workouts of the week – Megan revisits the “shirt cutting” incident and Sue discovers that her Pilates instructor may be making her workouts even harder than normal. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Butter Caitlin Clark photo by Derek Brooks / CC BY 2.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 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 look out for at the skills contest and the newest expansion teams around the league. Could the Valkyries’ success offer a blueprint for other new teams? Then, Megan gives us her hottest Euro soccer takes, even hinting at who might win it all, and we look at Portland Fire’s revival: their new/old name, logo and merchandise. Plus, we’ve got a Bicker of the Week for the ages. Did Megan cross the line? Listen and weigh in! A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chiney 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 see out of the next CBA negotiations, and why raising players’ salaries is the most important issue on the table right now. Then we honor Candace Parker on her jersey retirement, and take a look at the record-breaking soccer news from the Euros. Megan throws down some truth bombs about the Euro teams. Also, Sue and Megan give props to Angel Reese for her “mebounds” merch. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tara 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 field power couple break down their mission to bring more attention to their sport, why track needs to become easier to watch, and how they balance each other out as partners. And since this the very first time we’ve interviewed another gold-medal couple, we asked them to give us one of their Bickers of the Week and they got to play Are you a Tara or Are you a Hunter? A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Books, 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 Athena Books in Old Greenwich, CT. Even if you didn’t get a chance to finish our first pick, We Can Do Hard Things by Abby Wambach and Glennon and Amanda Doyle, join us to hear why the book was the perfect debut selection. We’ll hear some listener thoughts on the book and then get into much more with Jen, like why she opened a bookstore, how she reads 70+ books a year, and how she can take some credit for Sue’s speed on the court. Also, Jen recommended some more books for this summer! Check them out and order them here. Listen to find out how to enter a raffle to win some of these books! A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan & 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 reporting on trans athletes and Bill Belichick, how he comes up with his next investigation, and so much more. Plus, we discuss the Aces’ big loss to the Valkyries, our latest Coco Gauff obsession, and US Women winning The Soccer Tournament (TST). For more of Pablo’s reporting check out his show on YouTube. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sydney 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 Kate Martin’s whopping 14 points in six minutes (check out Sue’s interview with Kate on Bird’s Eye View on Friday) and we try to figure out how the Fever will handle its slew of point guard injuries. Then we chat with Angel City FC teammates Ali Riley and Syd Leroux about their podcast BFFR, what it means to control their own narratives, and what they’re looking forward to this season in LA. Stick around for the responses to last week’s “Are you a Megan or Are you a Sue?”-- when does celebrating become taunting? Help us plan for the future of A Touch More by filling out a brief survey: voxmedia.com/survey. Thank you! A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stop 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 big win over the Aces, and Caitlin Clark’s quad injury… Dr. Rapinoe diagnoses how long she might be out. In soccer news, Gotham FC won the CONCACAF (that’s the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football) and Arsenal won the Champions League. Megan helps Sue make sense of all the leagues in soccer. It’s a lot! And if there’s any doubt that everyone watches women’s sports, we take a look at the latest, eyepopping valuation of the New York Liberty. We wrap it up with a new Are You a Megan or Are You a Sue? This one has to do with how you celebrate a win. Check out Sue’s deep-dive interview with the Aces’ Jewell Loyd on Bird’s Eye View. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Help us plan for the future of A Touch More by filling out a brief survey: voxmedia.com/survey. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices