• 1 hour 10 minutes
    Roxane Gay on "Bad Feminist," Her Queerness and Having Audacity

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    3 September 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Pablo Torre on Investigating Billionaires, Journalism Risks, and getting heckled by Knicks Fans

    “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 sports teams and Pablo flips the script to get Megan to answer a spicy question.


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    27 August 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    W Kamau Bell on East Bay Lesbians, Right Wing Grifters, and United Shades of America

    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?!”


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    20 August 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 18 seconds
    Cheryl Reeve on The StudBudz, the 2016 Lynx and Becoming the Winningest Coach in WNBA History

    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.” 

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    13 August 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Kristen Kish on Overcoming Fears on Top Chef, Korean Cinderella and Finding Her Queer Identity

    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?”

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    6 August 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 minute 40 seconds
    Introducing Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
    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.

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    20 July 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Megan Rapinoe & Rose Lavelle on Her Debut World Cup and Setting Records with Gotham FC.

    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 in Chicago on July 24th as part of Vox Media’s The Lineup. Your ticket gets you all-day access to food, drinks, and the energy of one of the biggest women’s basketball events of the year. Get your tickets at voxmedia.com/thelineup.

    And here's a little bonus for ya:  if you also grab tickets to a live taping of ANDMOM with Skylar Diggins and Cassidy Hubbarth, you can bundle both events and save 30% with code AFTERNOON30

    A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR.

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    19 July 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    Megan Rapinoe & Lindsey Heaps on Leadership, Returning to Denver and USWNT’s 2027 Outlook

    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 guest in Chicago on July 24th as part of Vox Media’s The Lineup. Your ticket gets you all-day access to food, drinks, and the energy of one of the biggest women’s basketball events of the year. Get your tickets at voxmedia.com/thelineup.

    And here's a little bonus for ya:  if you also grab tickets to a live taping of ANDMOM with Skylar Diggins and Cassidy Hubbarth, you can bundle both events and save 30% with code AFTERNOON30

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    16 July 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Megan Rapinoe & Malala Yousafzai on Football Versus Cricket, Gender Apartheid & Continued Activism

    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 Trump intervened. 


    Reminder: A Touch More: The Beautiful Game LIVE is coming to New York City, Megan will sit down with Rose Lavelle on July 17th, right before the finals of the World Cup, presented by Norwegian Cruise Line. Grab your tickets at voxmedia.com/megan 


    A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR.


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    9 July 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    Megan Rapinoe & Ali "Warrior Princess" Krieger on Heartbreak, Coming Out & Where Women’s Soccer is Headed

    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 what it’s like when your team’s World Cup run comes to an end.

    Reminder: A Touch More: The Beautiful Game LIVE is coming to New York City, Megan will sit down with a very special guest on July 17th, right before the finals of the World Cup, presented by Norwegian Cruise Line. Grab your tickets at voxmedia.com/megan 

    A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR.


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    2 July 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Megan Rapinoe & Domo Wells on What Women's Sports Fashion Should Look Like

    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 World Cup. 

    ALSO: A Touch More: The Beautiful Game…. LIVE is coming to New York City, Megan will sit down with a very special guest on July 17th, right before the finals of the World Cup, presented by Norwegian Cruise Line. Grab your tickets at voxmedia.com/megan.

    A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR.


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    25 June 2026, 8:00 am
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