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Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe

Vox Media Podcast Network

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 other

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77:20

SEASON OF FIRSTS: Natalie Nakase on Breaking Barriers...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/10/30

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

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85:19

Winning Energy Only: Alyssa Naeher + The Aces’...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/10/23

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

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77:42

Best in the world: Jackie Young on Winning Her THIRD...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/10/16

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

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57:50

Natasha Cloud on WNBA CBA Negotiations, Cathy...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/10/09

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

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76:45

WNBA Semi-Finals Insanity PLUS USWNT Coach Emma Hayes...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/10/02

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

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62:54

The Peak Era of Women's Sports! WNBA Playoffs Are Here!

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/09/25

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

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101:30

Playoff Preview and MVP Predictions with Elle Duncan

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/09/18

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

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70:50

Sue's Former Roommate, Legendary Swin Cash, Spills...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/09/11

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

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42:54

Will the Fever Get Caitlin Clark Back in Time and is...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/09/04

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

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77:45

It’s Neck & Neck For WNBA MVP! + Alyssa Thompson on...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/08/28

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

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69:15

Sue MAKES HISTORY! Plus Secrets to WNBA Success with...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/08/21

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

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67:29

A BROKEN LEG? How Lucy Bronze WON the Euros With a...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/08/14

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

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76:38

Two-Time World Cup Champ Ali Krieger on Which Players...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/08/07

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

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73:48

Napheesa Collier Knows How Much $$ WNBA Players...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/07/31

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

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60:58

Viral StudBudz Join Sue & Megan After 72 Hours...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/07/24

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

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53:08

Caitlin Clark Reveals The Moment Her Life Changed...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/07/21

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

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65:55

The Secret WNBA Poll Is JUICY! We Spill the Tea

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/07/17

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

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80:48

Chiney Ogwumike on WNBA All Stars and the Million...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/07/10

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

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35:03

Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall LIVE from Cannes

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/06/26

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

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44:22

Books, Basketball & Family Stories with Sue's Sister,...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/06/20

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

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