Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe

Comedian and The Daily Show rotating host Josh Johnson joins Megan to talk about growing up lonely, finding connection through comedy, and creating the camp experience he never had through his “Comedy Band Camp” tour. He shares why he deliberately does things the slow way and what gets lost when convenience replaces human interaction.

They also discuss political accountability, his relationship with fans, and why being great doesn’t have to mean being rich or famous. Plus, Megan asks whether starting therapy earlier would have made her a worse athlete, leading them to question whether you really need to be unhappy to have an edge.

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Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn joins Megan to talk about growing up in figure skating, being judged for her body at the age of 12, and the mental health struggles that led her to step away. She shares how coming out and finding a supportive community helped her feel more confident on and off the ice. They also discuss Olympic pressure, her friendship with fellow Blade Angels Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito, and the backlash she’s faced for speaking up for LGBTQ+ rights. Plus, Amber talks about Dancing with the Stars and learning to let someone else take the lead.

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Michael Urie joins Megan to talk about the experiences that shaped him: from growing up shy in Texas and getting into Juilliard to landing his breakout role on Ugly Betty and now starring in Shrinking. They get into imposter syndrome, being openly gay in Hollywood, and the pressure to fit in. They also discuss Michael’s realization that he sometimes changes who he is around other people because he worries they won’t like the real him. Michael also opens up about starting therapy in his 40s, why he still sometimes feels like he doesn’t belong, and what he’s learning about being more comfortable with himself.

After, Megan sounds off about Indiana Fever general manager Amber Cox’s comments about their fan base.

00:00 Michael Urie Joins The Show!

05:44 How Michael Started Acting

17:05 Experience at Julliard

22:40 Becoming a Regular on Ugly Betty

30:51 Impact of Ugly Betty

37:55 Being Out and Proud

42:50 Michael’s Relationship with His Sister

45:15 How Shrinking Got Michael into Therapy

55:35 Mommy, Daddy, Baby

1:01:44 Indiana Fever Fans, Are You Serious?

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Jaedyn Shaw joins the show to talk all things Gotham, USWNT and going pro at a young age. But first, Megan dishes out her takes on Emma Hayes’ roster for the team’s October friendlies vs Spain.

Jaedyn and Megan dive into all of the twists and turns of Jaedyn’s career from going pro at 17 to her league-record move to Gotham FC. They get into Jaedyn becoming the first Vietnamese-American to represent the USWNT, the legacy of Black national team players, and the role her faith plays in her career. Jaedyn shares where she gets her killer style and reveals if she’s more “Mommy, Daddy, Baby.” Check out the latest episode of “Why Are You Like This?” wherever you get your podcasts, and on YouTube.

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Comedian Amber Ruffin is a trailblazer in the late night space and she joins the show this week ahead of season two of CNN’s “Have I Got News For You.” But first, Megan gives us a behind the scenes look at the making of her documentary “Rapinoe.”

Amber and Megan dive into all of the highs and lows of Amber’s career . from her unsuccessful audition at “Saturday Night Live” to her getting a writing job on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Amber also shares her musical side, from becoming a choir director at the age of 11, to writing the book and lyrics to “Bigfoot! The Musical.” Amber and Megan reminisce on their coming out stories and discuss how to find joy in moments of chaos.

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