Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe Announce End of Joint Podcast, Plan Separate Shows

The beloved couple will host six more special episodes of 'A Touch More' before going their separate ways in media.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:36am

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After announcing their shocking breakup on Friday, WNBA legend Sue Bird and soccer star Megan Rapinoe revealed that their popular joint podcast 'A Touch More' will be coming to an end. However, the two will host six more special episodes together before transitioning to separate solo shows, with Bird continuing her 'Bird's Eye View' podcast and Rapinoe launching a new program of her own.

Why it matters

Bird and Rapinoe's relationship and joint media ventures have captivated fans for over a decade, so the end of their podcast is a bittersweet moment for their loyal audience. The decision to part ways professionally while remaining friends signals an amicable split, and their plans to continue sharing their voices through individual shows suggests they are both excited for the next chapter.

The details

In a joint video announcement on Instagram, Bird and Rapinoe explained that 'A Touch More' won't be hosted by the couple every week moving forward. Instead, they will trade off hosting duties for six more special episodes as a farewell to the podcast and their fans. Both athletes reassured followers that their solo ventures will continue, with Bird joining NBC and Peacock as a studio analyst while also releasing a second season of her 'Bird's Eye View' podcast, and Rapinoe teasing the launch of her own new show later this summer.

  • On Friday, April 18, 2026, Bird and Rapinoe announced the end of their joint podcast 'A Touch More'.
  • The final six special episodes of 'A Touch More' will air in the coming weeks.

The players

Sue Bird

A WNBA legend and four-time champion who will continue her 'Bird's Eye View' podcast and join NBC and Peacock as a studio analyst.

Megan Rapinoe

A two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion who will host a special World Cup edition of 'A Touch More' this summer and launch her own new show later this year.

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What they’re saying

“We aren't going to be hosting this pod together every week. We are both really sad to be losing this space. It's been so meaningful to us, especially post-retirement, to have this to share, not just together but with you as well.”

— Megan Rapinoe

“We aren't going anywhere. We are going to do a little tradeoff, hosting six more special edition episodes of 'A Touch More.' That will be our farewell to you all and this space.”

— Sue Bird

“We truly are evolving into something new to each other, to ourselves, to all of you. We just wanted to say thank you for sharing this space with us and giving us the space to find ourselves in a different way through this podcast.”

— Megan Rapinoe

What’s next

Bird and Rapinoe will host six more special episodes of 'A Touch More' in the coming weeks as a farewell to the podcast and their fans.

The takeaway

The end of Bird and Rapinoe's joint podcast is a bittersweet moment for their devoted fanbase, but their plans to continue sharing their voices through individual shows suggests an amicable split as the beloved couple evolves into the next chapter of their careers and lives.