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Double Date with Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird! (Best Of)

Jan 15, 2025

Megan Rapinoe, a two-time World Cup champion and outspoken advocate for equality, joins her partner, Sue Bird, a legendary WNBA point guard and fellow activist. They recount their delightfully awkward first meeting and share current struggles. The duo emphasizes the importance of boundaries in their relationship and how they navigate jealousy. They candidly discuss the complexities of support among friends and the challenges female athletes face in defining their identities post-career while advocating for social justice and equality in sports.

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Sue Bird

Megan Rapinoe

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Quick takeaways

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird share their honest experiences of navigating jealousy and the importance of transparent communication in friendships.

The podcast emphasizes the common struggles athletes face during life transitions, particularly the emotional challenges related to retirement and identity.

The unique double date format highlights the significance of rekindling relationships, offering a lighthearted approach to reconnecting with friends.

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Intro

3min

Double Date Excitement

3min

Navigating the Comeback: Athletes Post-Break

14min

Connections and Business Insights at the Olympics

3min

Wellness and Social Justice: The Influence of Symbiotica and the WNBA

2min

Athlete Activism and Social Justice

7min

Navigating Relationships and Responsibilities

13min

Navigating Support in Relationships and Parenting Challenges

3min

Navigating Emotional Boundaries

5min

10.

Navigating Jealousy and Friendship Dynamics

12min

11.

Navigating Identity and Change in Women's Sports

11min

12.

Celebrating Sports Icons and Feminism

2min

For their first (of hopefully many) podcast double dates, Abby and Glennon sit down with the icons, activists, and Olympians Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird. In this honest and hilarious conversation, we find out:

1. The delightfully awkward moment Megan and Sue first met;

2. What’s hard for each of them right now;

3. The boundaries they’re working on together;

4. How they communicate and deal with jealousy; and

5. How they help each other show up in the world as champions for change.

About Sue:

Regarded as the world’s premier point guard, Sue Bird is the WNBA’s All-Time Leader in Assists and known for being selfless, driven, encouraging, funny and smart. Bird is a seasoned veteran and a born leader who has dominated at every level. She is one of only seven women to win an Olympic Gold Medal (she’s won five), a World Championship Gold Medal (she’s won four) an NCAA Championship (she’s won two), and a WNBA Championship (she’s won four – the last just weeks before her 40th birthday). Sue is also a five-time Euroleague Champion, a twelve- time WNBA All-Star, was voted by the fans as one of the WNBA’s Top 15 Players of All Time. Off the court, Sue spends time as a basketball analyst for ESPN and as an outspoken and visible activist advocating for Black Lives, equality, health and wellness and expanding opportunities for girls and all marginalized people.

TW: @S10Bird

IG: @suebird10

About Megan:

Two-time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Megan Rapinoe is a fan favorite and one of the team’s most technical and craftiest players. A vocal leader on and off the pitch, Megan helped lead the USWNT to the 2019 Women’s World Cup Championship scoring some of the biggest goals of the tournament. Megan took home the tournament’s two top honors – the Golden Boot for top scorer, and the Golden Ball for the best player in the tournament. Megan is an advocate for equality for all and has been able to intersect her passion for humanity and authenticity.

TW: @mPinoe

IG: @mrapinoe

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