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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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80:15

Shrinking’s Michael Urie Opens Up About Ugly Betty,...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2026/10/08

Michael Urie joins Megan to talk about the experiences that shaped him: from growing up shy in Texas and getting into Juilliard to landing his breakout role on Ugly Betty and now starring in Shrinking. They get into imposter syndrome, being openly gay in Hollywood, and the pressure to fit in. They also discuss Michael’s realization that he sometimes changes who he is around other people because he worries they won’t like the real him. Michael also opens up about starting therapy in his 40s, why he

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57:21

Jaedyn Shaw on going pro at 17, winning trophies with...

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2026/10/01

Jaedyn Shaw joins the show to talk all things Gotham, USWNT and going pro at a young age. But first, Megan dishes out her takes on Emma Hayes’ roster for the team’s October friendlies vs Spain.Jaedyn and Megan dive into all of the twists and turns of Jaedyn’s career from going pro at 17 to her league-record move to Gotham FC. They get into Jaedyn becoming the first Vietnamese-American to represent the USWNT, the legacy of Black national team players, and the role her faith plays in her career

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73:44

Amber Ruffin on SNL, Seth Meyers and Creating...

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2026/09/24

Comedian Amber Ruffin is a trailblazer in the late night space and she joins the show this week ahead of season two of CNN’s “Have I Got News For You.” But first, Megan gives us a behind the scenes look at the making of her documentary “Rapinoe.”Amber and Megan dive into all of the highs and lows of Amber’s career . from her unsuccessful audition at “Saturday Night Live” to her getting a writing job on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Amber also shares her musical side, from becoming a choir

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83:29

Colin Kaepernick on kneeling, NFL ban, and new memoir...

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2026/09/17

On the 10-year anniversary of his historic protest during the national anthem, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick joins Megan on the show for a one-of-a-kind conversation about a moment in time that would come to define both of them. They dive deep into Colin’s protest, getting blackballed by the NFL and his life beyond football, including writing his upcoming memoir The Perilous Fight. They also discuss the collective power athletes have and Megan shares her experience protesting alongside

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47:47

Kamala Harris on public service and if she’s going to...

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2026/09/10

After the 2024 election, Kamala is coming back into the public eye and sat down with Megan. They talk about her Oakland roots, her decision to become a prosecutor and why she’s fully committed to public service. Megan puts Kamala on the hot seat to see if she’s going to run for President in 2028 and Kamala puts her own spin on “Mommy, Daddy, Baby.”0:00 Introduction 04:57 Becoming a prosecutor 10:00 Studying at Howard University 14:45 Her Duty as a Public Servant 18:40 Americans’ issues with

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70:56

Roxane Gay on "Bad Feminist," Her Queerness and...

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2026/09/03

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73:40

Pablo Torre on Investigating Billionaires, Journalism...

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2026/08/27

“It was so demystifying because a lot of these people are f*cking stupid” This week, journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Pablo Torre joins Megan on the show. But first, Megan sounds off about the latest WNBA controversy surrounding Enes Kanter in the latest edition of “Are You Serious?” Then Megan and Pablo dive into the highs, lows and unexpected turns that landed Torre at the helm of his show “Pablo Torre Finds Out.” Megan finds out how the New York native strikes fear into the hearts of

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75:10

W Kamau Bell on East Bay Lesbians, Right Wing...

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2026/08/20

This week, Megan is joined by stand-up comedian and director W. Kamau Bell. They dig into the “whys” behind some of Kamau’s biggest decisions, like holding space for Ted Danson to talk about his Blackface scandal, his approach to dealing with trolls, and launching his new podcast “Are You With Me?” Plus they wonder if Megyn Kelly is lowkey flirting with them and Kamau goes off about social media in a new segment called “What Are We Doing?!”Check out the latest episode of “Why Are You Like This?”

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60:18

Cheryl Reeve on The StudBudz, the 2016 Lynx and...

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2026/08/13

Live from WNBA All Star Weekend, Megan is joined by the winningest coach in WNBA history and five-time All-Star coach Cheryl Reeve. They discuss how she supported the 2016 Lynx’s protest against police brutality, Cheryl’s stellar t-shirt collection, and how the StudBudz changed her approach to coaching. Plus, Cheryl decides if she’s more “Mommy,” “Daddy” or “Baby.”Why Are You Like This? is a co-production of A Touch More and Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes every Thursday. Follow Megan on

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63:42

Kristen Kish on Overcoming Fears on Top Chef, Korean...

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2026/08/06

On the inaugural episode of “Why Are You Like This?” Megan Rapinoe sits down with Top Chef host Kristen Kish. Kish took the culinary world and media space by storm after becoming the second female winner of Top Chef. The duo dig into how Kristen came out to herself, why she doesn’t yell at others in the kitchen and what success looks like to her.And Megan sounds off on the recent discourse around transgender athletes and sports in the segment “Are You Serious?” Why Are You Like This? is a

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Introducing Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2026/07/20

Megan Rapinoe is sitting down with the athletes, artists, activists, and architects of our culture who weren’t satisfied with the status quo and wanted to do things differently. Why Are You Like This? premieres on August 6 wherever you get your podcasts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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68:17

Megan Rapinoe & Rose Lavelle on Her Debut World Cup...

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2026/07/19

Wrapping up her special World Cup series, Megan talks to World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, and NWSL Champion with Gotham FC Rose Lavelle. Megan and Rose discuss Gotham’s record-setting game at Citi Field and her stunning return to the beautiful game after ankle surgery. The duo also reminisce on their 2019 World Cup winning campaign. And because the tournament is almost over, it’s time for the most prestigious awards show: The Meggies! ALSO: Megan is doing a live show with a special guest

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85:21

Megan Rapinoe & Lindsey Heaps on Leadership,...

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2026/07/16

As part of her special World Cup series, Megan talks to World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medallist and captain of the USWNT, Lindsey Heaps. Megan and Lindsey talk about her decision to return to the NWSL with the Denver Summit, the legacy she wants to maintain as national team captain and the road to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Megan also gives her take on the World Cup Quarterfinals and how to manage your emotions through the end of the tournament. ALSO: Megan is doing a live show with a special

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75:37

Megan Rapinoe & Malala Yousafzai on Football Versus...

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2026/07/09

As part of her special World Cup series, Megan talks to Nobel Prize laureate, author, and girls’ rights activist, Malala Yousafzai about what she loves about soccer, her path to self-discovery behind the headlines, and also why she views sports as why she sees sports as a crucial part of girls’ education globally. Megan also reacts in real time to Argentina’s last minute win over Egypt, and gives her thoughts on Cape Verde’s incredible tournament and what happened to the USMNT when President

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98:02

Megan Rapinoe & Ali "Warrior Princess" Krieger on...

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2026/07/02

As part of her special World Cup series, Megan talks to two-time World Cup Champion, Ali Krieger. Megan and Ali talk about the overlaps in their careers as both teammates on the USWNT and opponents in the NWSL; what it really meant to Ali to win the NWSL Championship for Gotham FC in her final year in the league; and how playing in Germany helped her discover her sexuality and voice as an advocate. Megan also ticks through her takes on the most exciting knockout matchups over the next few days, and

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63:53

Megan Rapinoe & Domo Wells on What Women's Sports...

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2026/06/25

As part of her special World Cup series, Megan sits down with fashion designer, DJ, and the Washington Spirit’s first-ever Creative Director, Domo Wells in her LA studio. They talk about Domo’s path to sports fandom, how her work as a DJ makes her a better designer, and what designing for women athletes and their fans should actually look like. Plus, Megan takes a look at Messi’s current heater, the USA’s thrilling wins, and some of the most compelling statements happening off the field at the

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73:03

Megan Rapinoe & Emma Hayes on Why Women’s Soccer...

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2026/06/18

As part of her special World Cup series, Megan sits down with USWNT head coach Emma Hayes. Emma discusses why she’s inspired by the men’s game, but sees women’s soccer as different, what her hopes are for the 2027 women’s World Cup, and why she thinks soccer is the only truly global sport.Plus, Megan introduces a new guest at the top of the show who asks some burning questions from the World Cup’s opening week, both on and off the field. The biggest question: is the USA going to win it all? A

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90:49

Abby Wambach Joins Megan Rapinoe's Special World Cup...

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2026/06/11

Megan kicks off her World Cup series, A Touch More: The Beautiful Game, with soccer icon Abby Wambach. Abby and Megan get into some things they’ve never talked about publicly before, like their relationship over the years and how they influenced each other on and off the field. And Abby gets honest about what success in the World Cup has meant to her, why she delayed coming out, and what matters to her now. Plus, Megan breaks down the new format of the World Cup with a historic 48 countries

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The Best of A Touch More: Megan Rapinoe Looks Back at...

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2026/06/04

In honor of the last regular episode of A Touch More, Megan shares her favorite themes, stories, and interviews from the last 90 episodes. From the booming business of women’s sports, to the joys and pains of being a retired athlete, to the intersection of women’s sports with politics, fashion, and culture, join Megan as she looks back on the funniest and most memorable moments from the show. But this is not goodbye! Next week, Megan is kicking off a special series around the World Cup – we’re

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66:56

SUE’S FINAL EPISODE: WNBA Storylines and UCLA Coach...

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe ·

2026/05/28

Sue Bird hosts her final episode of A Touch More, taking a close look at some of this week’s standout WNBA teams, players, and controversies. She breaks down the strong debut of the Portland Fire and Alex Sarama’s unique approach to coaching, why Caitlin Clark’s injury report is a nothingburger, and the ROY-debate brewing between Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd. Speaking of which, should older players with professional experience in other leagues be eligible for Rookie of the Year? Sue also welcomes

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