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The WNBA Heats Up and the US Open Unfolds

A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe
18.5K subscribers
28K views 10 months ago A Touch More: The Podcast
A Touch More: Episode 5 Sue and Megan are front row as the WNBA season heats up, discussing record-breaking performances and Rookie of the Year contenders like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. They dive into the impact of Olympic fatigue on teams like the Aces, and explore the buzz around Naomi Osaka’s emotional return to the US Open. PLUS: a Barbie-themed night in Chicago, a candid chat on negative narratives athletes face online, and the rise of the Paralympics. And in Bicker of the Week: are you a Megan or a Sue when it comes to driving? Listen to every episode on your favorite podcast platform: https://link.chtbl.com/atouchmorepod Follow Sue on Instagram: @sbird10 Follow Sue on X: @s10bird Follow Megan on instagram: @mrapinoe Follow Megan on X: @mpinoe Follow A Touch More on Instagram: @atouchmore Follow A Touch More on X: @atouchmore Follow A Touch More on TikTok: @atouchmore Learn more about A Touch More here: http …...more
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The WNBA Heats Up and the US Open Unfolds
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Sep 42024
A Touch More: Episode 5 Sue and Megan are front row as the WNBA season heats up, discussing record-breaking performances and Rookie of the Year contenders like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. They dive into the impact of Olympic fatigue on teams like the Aces, and explore the buzz around Naomi Osaka’s emotional return to the US Open. PLUS: a Barbie-themed night in Chicago, a candid chat on negative narratives athletes face online, and the rise of the Paralympics. And in Bicker of the Week: are you a Megan or a Sue when it comes to driving? Listen to every episode on your favorite podcast platform: https://link.chtbl.com/atouchmorepod Follow Sue on Instagram: @sbird10 Follow Sue on X: @s10bird Follow Megan on instagram: @mrapinoe Follow Megan on X: @mpinoe Follow A Touch More on Instagram: @atouchmore Follow A Touch More on X: @atouchmore Follow A Touch More on TikTok: @atouchmore Learn more about A Touch More here: https://www.atouchmore.com 0:00 - Introduction 01:43 - WNBA Roundup 09:15 - Sue’s Ion Interview 10:20 - Historic Player Performances 14:20 - Sue Addresses WNBA Records 17:31 - Olympic Fatigue in WNBA Players 22:06 - US Open 27:22- Athlete Wellbeing vs. Organizational Revenue 30:30 - Social Media Trolls 32:40 - US Open Final Thoughts 37:23 - The Intersection: Goodbye DEI at Jack Daniels and Harley Davidson 40:46 - Bicker of the Week - Megan’s Driving Skills 51:26 - Paralympics 56:22 - Increased Attention in Women’s Sports
A Touch More: The Podcast
A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe

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A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe

18.5K subscribers