Episodes
He was an American Prodigy. The next Pelé. The savior of U.S. Soccer. But he wasn’t even old enough to drive. In 2004, Freddy Adu joined MLS at 14 years old becoming the youngest American pro athlete in 100 years. Soccer journalist Grant Wahl retraces the legend of Freddy as he went from superstar to one of the biggest “what ifs,” asking, what determines who “makes it,” who “doesn’t,” and what does all of it say about us? The first season of American Prodigy is now available. Binge wherever...
Published 01/20/21
When Nike signed thirteen-year-old Freddy Adu to a million-dollar contract, they thought he could be bigger than Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and LeBron James. As it turned out, however, Freddy never lived up to the hype. Soccer journalist Grant Wahl investigates the impossible expectations that were placed on the teenager and discusses with Freddy just how much of the blame lies on the media, MLS, and Freddy himself.
Published 11/17/20
This week Megan and Sue celebrate the city that never sleeps with an NYC playlist!  After some Niece Cuteness and some (remixed!) Bickers of the Week, Sue challenges Megan to a grueling round of New York trivia.  Then 90's Knicks star John Starks joins the show! He talks: The Dunk, The Last Dance, and the Knicks of yesteryear, before jumping into Just GIF Me A Reason and a session of Rapid Fire! Shout out to HungerNotImpossible, who are feeding kids all across America. We've raised 60,000...
Published 05/26/20
This week we're coming at you with big 70's playlist vibes! In the Bickers of Week segment, Megan destroys a priceless Bird family heirloom. Then we get some Niece Cuteness, before jumping in with hairstylist Riawna Capri, who walks Sue through giving Megan a much-needed haircut!  After the trim, there's time for some Rapid Fire, a little Q&A action, and of course, Memes of the Week! Shout out to HungerNotImpossible, who are feeding kids all across America. We've raised 60,000 meals and...
Published 05/19/20
Happy Mothers Day! in honor of the holiday, Megan and Sue spend this episode jamming out to the Mom Approved playlist. After Megan and Sue touch on some serious topics and niece cuteness up top, Sue's mom Nancy Bird answers some rapid fire questions! Then Megan's mom Denise Rapinoe joins the show to reveal the origin of her nickname and tell a poopy diaper story about Megan, before jumping into some rapid fire questions herself. Then in the second half of the show, Megan and Sue are joined by...
Published 05/12/20
Megan and Sue throw on the Pop-Life playlist and talk TV, NCAA rule changes, Payless, and Bickers of the Week. Then they're joined by Jimmy Butler who joins in on the action! Topics include: fashion, Champions League, Just GIF Me A Reason, altercations, talking shit on the bench, Wahlburger, playing with Dwyane Wade, finding the right organization, & more! Shout out to HungerNotImpossible, who are feeding kids all across America. We've raised 60,000 meals and counting! 
Published 05/12/20
Megan & Sue rock out to an "MJ in the 80's"-themed playlist and talk quar life, bickers of the week, and The Last Dance. They're joined by Diana Taurasi, who shares a personal Michael Jordan story of her own. The three dive into: Geno Auriemma stories, heavy pours, memorable ejections, Diana's WNBA Mount Rushmore, rapid fire questions, being a WBNA rookie, professional foulers, and Diana's intense story about her (false) failed drug test. Plus much more! Shout out to HungerNotImpossible,...
Published 05/12/20
Megan and Sue reflect on Prom Nights past and present,  the WNBA Draft, and almost recommend a TV show. They're then joined by ESPN's Katie Nolan for rapid fire questions and more! Shout out to HungerNotImpossible, who are feeding kids all across America. We've raised 60,000 meals and counting!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 05/11/20
Megan and Sue blast an all-ladies playlist and get us up to speed on Megan's first Passover seder, what shows they're watching, bickers of the week, and niece cuteness. Then Ashlyn Harris & Ali Krieger join the show to talk Peloton, quarantine fights, favorite wedding moments, and more!  Then Megan and Sue wrap it all up with memes of the week and answering some questions. Shout out to HungerNotImpossible, who are feeding kids all across America. We've raised 60,000 meals and counting! 
Published 05/11/20
Welcome to the podcast version of the number one rated IG live show (according to no one)!  In this episode, Megan and Sue blast an R&B playlist and talk: Cuomo's nipple, Megan's adult tantrum, playing old school Nintendo, what shows they're watching, a Tim Duncan story, niece cuteness, memes of the week, and much, much more! Shout out to HungerNotImpossible, who are feeding kids all across America. We've raised 60,000 meals and counting! 
Published 05/11/20
What is life under quarantine like for sports superstars Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird? Listen every Tuesday for A Touch More.
Published 04/25/20