A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe

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 inspirational biopic “The Fire Inside.” They, along with the film's director Rachel Morrison, chat about Claressa’s journey to win an Olympic gold medal, her amazing resilience, and her steadfast desire for the film to reflect “the real” of her life story. In SCBVCOTW, Sue shares her thoughts on the Notre Dame vs. UConn game and shares a snippet of WNBA history. Plus, she and Megan respond to a YouTube comment request for a #VibeCheck on Michigan State. Megan and Sue also discuss Caitlin Clark being named Time magazine’s “Athlete of the Year” and why there’s been such a mixed response to Caitlin’s comments around white privilege. Lastly, Megan and Sue will give A Touch More of their thoughts around their final episode of 2024. Happy Holidays! A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 of the week: the expansion draft. Sue shares her thoughts on the Valkyries’ picks and why, in today’s league, an expansion draft might just reveal some future all-stars. Plus, we’re introducing a new segment we (Megan) likes to call SCBVCOTW (Sue’s College Basketball Vibe Check of the Week). Sue breaks down the latest rankings and what she predicts is coming next this season. In The Intersection, they discuss Caitlin Clark making the highest-paid female athletes list, the Sabrina 2’s, and other standout player editions. To wrap it all up, we learn that when it comes to answering questions, sometimes Megan’s just doing what she does best: winging 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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 assessment of the USWNT. They’re also celebrating Barbra Banda being named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year, highlighting her incredible achievements over the past year—all while rising above the haters. Also, adding to her infinite rolodex of life experiences, Sue takes us down memory lane to 2004's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. And last but not least, “Are You a Megan or Are You a Sue?” when it comes to leftovers on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls? Comment below. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 Linehan as they all discuss and celebrate the growth of the NWSL. Some surprise guests also rush the stage! Plus, play along and see if you can beat Megan and Sue in a game of "Two Truths and a Lie." Back in the studio, Megan and Sue discuss watching the Orlando Pride win the title and what it means for Marta’s legacy. And last but not least, Megan and Sue settle two of their biggest bickers with a little help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 weekend’s final between the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit in Kansas City where they’ll also be recording A Touch More LIVE! Get your tickets to the show at the link below and in our Instagram bio. Plus, a former #1 pick gives advice to the presumed future #1 pick, Paige Bueckers. And Megan and Sue share their thoughts on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, what it says about “getting things done” and how it ties back to women’s sports. In A Touch More– do you call it "sweet potato pie" or "sweet potato casserole"? They’re talking the best (and worst) Thanksgiving sides. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]