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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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87:03

Megan & Sue Find Out Featuring Pablo Torre

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/06/12

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

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82:27

Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley from BFFR on Controlling...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/06/05

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

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63:32

Stop Blaming the Refs + Understanding Caitlin Clark’s...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/05/29

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

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75:17

The Best & Worst of the New WNBA Season With Breanna...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/05/22

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 the WNBA: who impressed us with their game and with their fits. And we’re not happy with the media’s coverage of Caitlin Clark’s hard foul on Angel Reese. We tell you why. With Stewie, she reveals the best advice Sue ever gave her, and what she thinks about the Liberty’s newest additions, Marine Johannès and Natasha Cloud. She also tells us

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69:02

More Dunks Are Coming to the WNBA

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/05/15

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 and the WNBA, including reports of a Connecticut Sun sale and a tiny history of getting dunked on in the W in light of Dominique Malonga’s arrival in Seattle. We’re sending Angel City’s Savy King our best after her in-game collapse, and we weigh in on whether the game should have continued. We are also excited to talk about all the beauty

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74:33

Caitlin Clark is BACK Plus Our Met Gala Favs

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/05/08

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 back and outdoing herself already.We also take a closer look at the ACL tears that are plaguing the league, and share our thoughts on a new FIFA-study investigating how menstrual cycles contribute to ACL tears. On a lighter note, we ogle the eye-popping suiting at the 2025 Met Gala, which included some of our favorite athletes. Finally, Sue

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50:39

Bonus: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, Abby...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/05/06

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 Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions.”This is A Touch More’s inaugural book club selection, and you can order it now here or get the audiobook here. In this interview we get deep and personal, getting into the pitfalls of striving for greatness, how women can start to figure out what they want, and how sports – as much as we love ‘em –

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64:31

Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach Launch our Book Club!

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/05/01

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 special guests Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach to celebrate their brand new book, We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions.In this episode we’re giving you a generous teaser of the spiritual, philosophical and practical conversation with Abby and Glennon about how the book came about, how they arrived at the “20 questions of life”,

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41:53

The WNBA will smash ratings records featuring Chelsea...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/04/24

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 with us about how women’s sports can advance progressive ideas, who are her latest additions to her list of gutsy women, and Sue reveals when she first met Chelsea. Of course we don’t let her go without a little Bench/Start/Cut. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices

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71:44

Answering Your Questions & Catching Up With Lauren...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/04/17

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 coach a WNBA team? What’s our nap schedule?And then we share a very personal conversation we had with World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Lauren Cheney Holiday at the annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Lauren tells us what drives her to invest in women’s sports, how the industry could enable women athletes’

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78:56

UConn Wins featuring Diana Taurasi

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/04/10

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 time. We’ll discuss the highs of the final and then bring you our interview with UConn legend and WNBA champ, Diana Taurasi, live from the Final Four in Tampa, Florida. We sat down with DT to discuss UConn’s legacy and impact, and dug into the vault to share some favorite Coach Auriemma stories. Plus, what she’s been up to post-retirement, her

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82:00

The Final Four with Chelsea Gray & Napheesa Collier

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/04/03

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 primed to win it all? We chat through this and all the possibilities that could go down in the final stretch.And then onto our Unrivaled Championship Spectacular. We speak to series Champ and Finals MVP Chelsea Gray and the inaugural MVP and 1-on-1 champ Napheesa Collier. Chelsea talks about playing with Angel Reese, the beef that WILL

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63:21

Our Message to Juju Watkins & Sweet 16 Predictions

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/03/27

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 Watkins's season-ending ACL injury -- sending our heartfelt best wishes to Juju! We’re going to miss her in the tourney, but know she’ll be back.Checking in on our bracket, we share some tough lessons we’ve learned the hard way and the matchups we’re looking forward to. Plus, we drop a little behind-the-scenes look of Megan “locked-in” at game

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60:14

March Madness is Here and it’s…a Level Ten Gyat?

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/03/20

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

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66:09

Nikki Hiltz & Gabby Thomas on Track, Paychecks &...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/03/13

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

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79:31

Diana Taurasi Retires and Paige Bueckers Takes Over GQ

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/03/06

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

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48:12

Is the NBA Ready to Copy Unrivaled’s 1:1 Tournament?

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/02/27

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

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66:03

A'ja Wilson, Kate Martin and Tiffany Hayes – live...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/02/20

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,

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58:33

How Women Won at the Super Bowl

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/02/13

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

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68:52

Are the Fever Contenders?

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2025/02/06

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

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