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The GIST of It
The GIST of It
The GIST of It

The GIST of It is a twice-weekly podcast on what’s going on in the sports world. Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Stephanie Rotz... more

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Episodes

Ep #405: A WNBA Finals preview

It’s the final countdown!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have your full... more

10 Oct 2024 · 34 minutes
Ep #404: WPF softball payment dispute & more BS transphobia in college sports

Hey there.Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are donning their investigative hats for today’s episode of The GIST of It.... more

08 Oct 2024 · 32 minutes
Ep #403: NFL Week 5 headlines & celebrating 1 million subscribers

Here’s to one million!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is an extra special one as we celebrate hitting the... more

03 Oct 2024 · 48 minutes
Ep #402: MLB playoff preview, WNBA semifinals updates, and an interview with NWSL legend Ali Krieger

Happy October!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a special three-parter. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz hit... more

01 Oct 2024 · 47 minutes
Ep #401: An ode to WNBA legend Diana Taurasi & an Aces-Liberty semis preview

One million and counting!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is another full-court press on the WNBA as the playoffs... more

26 Sep 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep #400: A’ja Wilson’s unanimous MVP award & MLB postseason storylines

Hello there!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a postseason special, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat... more

24 Sep 2024 · 31 minutes
Ep #399: WNBA regular-season finale & expansion updates

Hello there!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a full-send WNBA special, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz... more

19 Sep 2024 · 34 minutes
Ep #398: Record-breaking WNBA updates & the latest on Tua Tagovailoa

Hello hello!We have one up and one down on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop... more

17 Sep 2024 · 37 minutes
Ep #397: NFL off-field updates & Solheim Cup preview

Hi there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into two complex NFL... more

12 Sep 2024 · 30 minutes
Ep #396: DeShaun Watson suit, PWHL drops new logos and team names & wrapping up the Paralympics

Puck yeah!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the latest updates from... more

10 Sep 2024 · 37 minutes
Ep #395: Everything you need to know about the upcoming NFL season

Hut hut!Hike! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are swiping on their... more

05 Sep 2024 · 41 minutes
Ep #394: A college football primer & WNBA playoffs chase

Hello!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are heading back to school as... more

29 Aug 2024 · 35 minutes
Ep #393: Paralympics primer and US Open preview

Hi there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are brushing up on their... more

27 Aug 2024 · 34 minutes
Ep #392: Jannik Sinner’s sanction & previewing AU Softball’s Champions Week

Hey there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz sift through the details surrounding... more

22 Aug 2024 · 23 minutes
Ep #391: WNBA playoff push & off-court updates

Hello!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula dive headfirst into the... more

20 Aug 2024 · 23 minutes
Ep #390: Dearica Hamby’s discrimination lawsuit and the WNBA returns post-Olympics

Hi there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Robyn Pearson dive into a... more

15 Aug 2024 · 25 minutes
Ep #389: Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal explainer & the business of the Paris Olympics

Hello!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz wrap up their Olympic coverage with... more

13 Aug 2024 · 32 minutes
Ep #388: Olympic women’s soccer gold medal game preview & an interview with heptathlete Anna Hall

Hi there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula continue their Olympic... more

08 Aug 2024 · 42 minutes
Ep #387: Olympic women’s soccer semis & debunking the gender boxing controversy

Hello! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back to discuss the biggest... more

06 Aug 2024 · 34 minutes
Ep #386: The latest from Paris & Introducing Tested

Hello, August!New month, same Olympics excitement on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Host Ellen Hyslop kicks things off... more

01 Aug 2024 · 54 minutes
Ep #385: CanWNT drone scandal updates & a conversation with Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles

Happy Olympics!With the Paris 2024 Games underway, The GIST of It is back with a gold medal recap of the... more

30 Jul 2024 · 31 minutes
Ep #384: Gender parity at the Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics are almost here!In a very special episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph... more

25 Jul 2024 · 50 minutes
Ep #383: The ultimate Paris Olympics primer and an interview with track & field legend Allyson Felix

It’s Olympics Week!The Paris Games are just three days away, so we’re going for gold on today’s episode of The... more

23 Jul 2024 · 38 minutes
Ep #382: WNBA All-Star Weekend preview, media rights deal breakdown, and an interview with Team USA gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik

Happy Thursday!Or should we say hoopy Thursday because today’s episode of The GIST of It tips off with all things... more

18 Jul 2024 · 41 minutes
Ep #381: Copa América chaos, PWHL Minnesota allegations, and an interview with soccer star Kristie Mewis

Hey there!And welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz... more

16 Jul 2024 · 50 minutes
Ep #380: UEFA Euro finals preview and an interview with CanWNT star Adriana Leon

Hello there!And welcome to a very special episode of The GIST of It featuring an international women’s footy star, CanWNT... more

11 Jul 2024 · 43 minutes
Ep #379: Men’s soccer semis previews and a WNBA records roundup

Hi there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have a good old fashioned... more

09 Jul 2024 · 37 minutes
Ep #378: Major NWSL updates and previewing the Euro quarter-finals

Happy Fourth of July!It’s all soccer, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen... more

04 Jul 2024 · 31 minutes
Ep #377: Team USA’s newest Olympians & a Wimbledon preview

Hey there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz recap all the thrilling moments... more

02 Jul 2024 · 26 minutes
Ep #376: USWNT Roster and U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials Preview

Hello there!And welcome to an Olympic-filled episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph... more

27 Jun 2024 · 32 minutes
Ep #375: WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and Men’s Soccer Roundup

Hello hello!And welcome to an all-action episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph... more

25 Jun 2024 · 35 minutes
Ep #374: Olympic trials continue & a celebration of Title IX

Hey there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula discuss two big... more

18 Jun 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep #373: A men’s UEFA Euro 2024 preview and addressing racism in soccer

Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of racism.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, we’re going full send into... more

13 Jun 2024 · 25 minutes
Ep #372: WNBA Updates and WCWS Review

Happy Tuesday!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, we’re celebrating the continued growth in women’s sports. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop... more

11 Jun 2024 · 36 minutes
Ep #371: NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and the French Open: Previewing a big weekend in sports

Happy Thursday!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a three-parter previewing three big finales coming up on the sports... more

06 Jun 2024 · 33 minutes
Ep #370: Breaking down the latest WNBA discourse and the Women’s College World Series rolls on

Happy Tuesday!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off by digging into... more

04 Jun 2024 · 31 minutes
Ep #369: A rundown of Canada’s new pro women’s soccer league and a Women’s College World Series preview

Happy Tiny Friday!Welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. First up, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss... more

30 May 2024 · 31 minutes
Ep #368: French Open preview and a conversation with legendary Toronto sports reporter, Hazel Mae

Happy Tiny Friday!Welcome to an extra-special episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview... more

23 May 2024 · 43 minutes
Ep #367: The WTA & PIF partner, NBA Conference Finals preview, and looking back on Week 1 of the WNBA season

Happy Tuesday!This episode of The GIST of It is jam-packed with headlines from the tennis courts to the hardwood. First,... more

21 May 2024 · 35 minutes
Ep #366: A WNBA season preview

Merry WNBA season start!It’s all hoops, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen... more

14 May 2024 · 32 minutes
Ep #365: WNBA prepares for charter flight takeoff and a USTA WTF

Hey there!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault.Today’s episode of The GIST of It starts out with nothing... more

09 May 2024 · 29 minutes
Ep #364: A PWHL playoff preview, the WNBA’s growing pains & an interview with LA Sparks rookie Cameron Brink

Happy First Tuesday in May!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is downright hoop-tastic, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph... more

07 May 2024 · 40 minutes
Ep #363: Women’s soccer roundup & WNBA Canada Game preview

Guess what…it’s (already) May!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all women’s sports, all the time. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop... more

02 May 2024 · 30 minutes
Ep #362: NBA & NHL playoffs updates, Candace Parker retires & WNBA training camp breakdown

Happy last pod in April!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is another loaded three-parter as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and... more

30 Apr 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep #361: Reggie Bush’s Heisman trophy, Larry Nassar settlements & a 2024 NFL Draft preview

Hello! Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault and abuse. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen... more

25 Apr 2024 · 32 minutes
Ep #360: PWHL playoff push & Nelly Korda’s dominance

Hey there!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is for the girls with a two-parter full of women’s sport updates.... more

23 Apr 2024 · 23 minutes
Ep #359: NHL playoff preview & the latest on Jontay Porter

Howdy!It’s Christmas in April for co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz, with the NHL Playoff picture all but set ahead... more

18 Apr 2024 · 29 minutes
Ep #358: Previewing the NBA Play-In tourney & WTF quick hits

Hola, salut, hello!Content warning: This episode mentions harassment, bullying, verbal abuse, and sexual assault.With the NBA Playoffs on the horizon,... more

16 Apr 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep #357: Women’s basketball reigns supreme & a Masters preview

Hello, hello! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz span the courts and the... more

11 Apr 2024 · 36 minutes
Ep #356: A historic women’s March Madness in review

Toss that confetti!March Madness has sadly come to an end, but there’s still plenty to celebrate, especially from the historic... more

09 Apr 2024 · 31 minutes
Ep #355: Women’s and Men’s Final Four preview

And then there were four!The women’s and men’s March Madness Final Four action tips off this weekend, with the women... more

04 Apr 2024 · 37 minutes
Ep #354: Women’s ice hockey Worlds preview

Hi there!The gals are back with a full-send episode on women’s hockey ahead of the start of the IIHF Women’s... more

02 Apr 2024 · 31 minutes
Ep #353: Sports betting scandals & previewing the March Madness Sweet 16s

Howdy!Today’s episode of The GIST of It  is a three-part special diving into recent sports betting headlines involving the NBA... more

28 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
Ep #352: What’s going on with Shohei Ohtani & more discrimination in men’s soccer

Hello there!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is full of head-scratching WTFs from the sports world. In part one,... more

26 Mar 2024 · 25 minutes
Ep #351: Men’s and women’s March Madness preview

Merry official March Madness!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are... more

21 Mar 2024 · 35 minutes
Ep #350: March Madness First Four preview & NWSL team sales

Happy first day of spring!And happy first day of March Madness! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host... more

19 Mar 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep #349: NWSL season start & NCAA basketball Selection Sunday preview

Happy Pi Day!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are serving up slices... more

14 Mar 2024 · 26 minutes
Legends of the Game mini-series: Episode 5, Dawn Staley

Happy one week ’til March Madness!Welcome to the fifth and final episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series... more

12 Mar 2024 · 24 minutes
Ep #348: NFL free agency & Equal Pay Day

Hello!And happy Equal Pay Day! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are... more

12 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
Ep #347: An interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrating International Women’s Day

Surprise!On today’s very special edition episode of The GIST of It host Ellen Hyslop is joined by Canadian Prime Minister... more

08 Mar 2024 · 18 minutes
Ep #346: NFL offseason moves & NCAA women’s basketball conference tournament

Hey there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into the latest NFL... more

07 Mar 2024 · 21 minutes
Legends of the Game mini-series: Episode 4, Mike Krzyzewski

Hello!Welcome to the fourth episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat... more

05 Mar 2024 · 20 minutes
Ep #345: Early season F1 controversy & a Concacaf W Gold Cup semis preview

Happy March!Today’s episode of The GIST of It brings one low and one high from the sports world as co-hosts... more

05 Mar 2024 · 26 minutes
Ep #344: An Athletes Unlimited and Formula One preview

Hey there!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a season preview doubleheader, with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz... more

29 Feb 2024 · 30 minutes
Legends of the Game mini-series: Episode 3, Geno Auriemma

Hello!Welcome to the third episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons — Pat... more

27 Feb 2024 · 25 minutes
Ep #343: Labor disputes in soccer: CanWNT & MLS referees

Hi there!It’s all soccer, all the time in today’s episode of The GIST of It, thanks to two big labor... more

27 Feb 2024 · 27 minutes
Ep #342: A WTF from Nebraska women’s basketball & soccer updates

Hi there!Content warning: This episode contains mention of grooming, sexual abuse, and bullying.On today’s episode of The GIST of It,... more

22 Feb 2024 · 22 minutes
Legends of the Game mini-series: Episode 2, John Wooden

Hi there! Welcome to the second episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons... more

20 Feb 2024 · 23 minutes
Ep #341: History on the NBA All-Star hardwood & the CONCACAF W Gold Cup pitch

Happy almost long weekend!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have your guide... more

15 Feb 2024 · 30 minutes
Legends of the Game mini-series: Episode 1, Pat Summitt

Happy Galentine’s Day!Welcome to the first episode in our new Legends of the Game mini-series highlighting five NCAA hoops icons... more

13 Feb 2024 · 20 minutes
Ep #340: Recapping Super Bowl LVIII & college women’s basketball’s original record-holders

Happy Galentine’s Day!With Super Bowl LVIII officially in the rearview, today’s episode of The GIST of It begins with everything... more

13 Feb 2024 · 32 minutes
Ep #339: The potential end of NCAA amateurism & a Super Bowl LVIII preview

Happy nearly Super Bowl Sunday!That’s right, Super Bowl LVIII is (almost) finally here, so on today’s episode of The GIST... more

08 Feb 2024 · 35 minutes
Ep #338: The progress in women’s sports: A National Girls and Women in Sports Day special

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day Eve!February 7th marks NGWSD, an annual celebration dedicated to acknowledging women’s history... more

06 Feb 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep #337: Hockey Canada updates & the WNBA free agency frenzy begins

Happy February!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.And, more importantly, happy “WNBA free agents can sign” day. After... more

01 Feb 2024 · 30 minutes
Ep #336: Breaking the ice on the Kamila Valieva doping scandal

Hello!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is chock-full of icy updates. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through... more

30 Jan 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep #335: Yet another Hockey Canada WTF & an NFL Conference Championship preview

Hello!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault.It’s one down and one up on today’s episode of The GIST... more

25 Jan 2024 · 30 minutes
Ep #334: A chat with WNBA star A’ja Wilson & the latest from NCAA women’s hoops

Hoop, there it is!Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back on the mic to discuss all things women’s hoops... more

23 Jan 2024 · 31 minutes
Ep #333: Australian Open off-court drama & an NFL Divisional Round preview

Guess who’s back (back again)!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of domestic violence.Guest host Lauren Tuiskula’s back with host Ellen... more

18 Jan 2024 · 30 minutes
Ep #332: An NFL postseason primer

Happy NFL playoffs eve eve!Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes over the gridiron, where the pros are gearing... more

11 Jan 2024 · 29 minutes
Ep #331: The PWHL’s record-setting launch & women’s soccer’s ACL curse

Hey, hi, hello!This one’s for the girls — today’s episode of The GIST of It breaks down the latest from... more

09 Jan 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep #330: Previewing the final NFL regular-season weekend & building an NWSL SuperTeam

Happy New Year!The gals are kicking off 2024 with all the football from both the gridiron and the pitch. On... more

04 Jan 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep #329: The hit list: a year in review of the biggest sports stories of 2023

Happy Tiny Friday!In the last episode of The GIST of It for the year, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz... more

21 Dec 2023 · 31 minutes
Ep #328: Late season NFL check-in & how Michele Kang is changing women’s soccer

Hi there!The gals are back with another football-fútbol double-header on this episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen... more

19 Dec 2023 · 26 minutes
Ep #327: NFL season updates & an NWSL expansion draft primer

Hey there!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about football and fútbol. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph... more

14 Dec 2023 · 23 minutes
Ep #326: Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history & the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosting race kicks off

Show us the money!That’s right, today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about two major money moves. Co-hosts... more

12 Dec 2023 · 31 minutes
Ep #325: The footy gals’ bumpy road to Paris & a new golf tourney mixes it up

Happy tiny Friday!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start on the international... more

07 Dec 2023 · 31 minutes
Ep #324: A spicy College Football Playoff selection & kickin’ it with USWNT star Sophia Smith

Hello!Pop the kettle on because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the tea. First, co-hosts Ellen... more

05 Dec 2023 · 35 minutes
Ep #323: NHLer Corey Perry’s misconduct firing & Mark Cuban sells the NBA’s Mavs

Happy December Eve!Content warning: This episode contains brief mention of sexual assault.Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a... more

30 Nov 2023 · 25 minutes
Ep #322: More NHL bullsh!t and an NCAA volleyball tourney preview

Hello, hello!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back at it again,... more

28 Nov 2023 · 31 minutes
Ep #321: A three-course sports feast: NCAA women’s hoops, NWSL free agency, & NFL updates

Happy Thanksgiving eve eve!With American Thanksgiving just around the corner, today’s episode of The GIST of It is serving up... more

21 Nov 2023 · 27 minutes
Ep #320: A deep dive on the women’s sports landscape

Happy Tiny Friday!In honor of the NWSL recently striking a new four-year, $240 million media rights deal a few days... more

16 Nov 2023 · 26 minutes
Ep #319: NIL, NCAA unionization, & the labor of college sports…oh my!

Happy Tuesday!Grab your backpack and your business suit, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the... more

14 Nov 2023 · 28 minutes
Ep #318: Waving goodbye to two legends at the NWSL Championship

Hi!Get stoked for an all-footy episode of The GIST of It, previewing everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s... more

09 Nov 2023 · 25 minutes
Ep #317: Toxic hockey culture strikes again & college basketball’s back, baby!

Hi!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault.Settle in for a quintessential The GIST of It episode. First up,... more

07 Nov 2023 · 27 minutes
Ep #316: More sportswashing & an exclusive interview with trailblazer Kathrine Switzer

Hello, November!Let’s race into the new month with two very different stories. First on today’s episode of The GIST of... more

02 Nov 2023 · 36 minutes
Ep #315: Tricks & treat: Michigan football sign-stealing scandal & WTA Finals preview

Happy Halloween!Today’s episode of The GIST of It is filled with tricks and treats. First up, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and... more

31 Oct 2023 · 26 minutes
Ep #314: It’s raining men(’s sports): Previewing the World Series, NBA season, and MLS Cup

Play all the ball!Today’s episode of The GIST of It features a trifecta of men’s sports. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop... more

26 Oct 2023 · 29 minutes
Ep #313: The latest on the Reggae Girlz & (bicycle) kickin’ it with Angel City FC’s Sydney Leroux

Let’s kick it!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz kick things off by... more

24 Oct 2023 · 36 minutes
Ep #312: F1 Austin Grand Prix preview and an interview with F1 Academy driver Abbi

Start your engines!The Formula 1 World Driver’s Championship may have already been won during a scorching hot weekend in Qatar,... more

19 Oct 2023 · 32 minutes
Ep #311: MLB women breaking barriers & midseason NCAA football update

Hello, there!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula highlight two baseball... more

17 Oct 2023 · 20 minutes
Ep #310: Another day, another NHL disappointment

Hello!If only we could wish you a happy hockey season. While we’re celebrating the puck dropping on the regular season... more

12 Oct 2023 · 29 minutes
Ep #309: A 2023 WNBA Finals preview

Count it down!With only three more days until the 2023 WNBA Finals, today’s episode of The GIST of It has... more

05 Oct 2023 · 26 minutes
Ep #308: Everything you need to know about the MLB playoffs & the women leading the way

Welcome to October!And welcome to October baseball. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph... more

03 Oct 2023 · 27 minutes
Ep #307: Swinging to Rome with the Ryder Cup & “Prime” time comes to Colorado

Happy Thursday!We’re wrapping up September with the fellas! First up on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen... more

28 Sep 2023 · 31 minutes
Ep #306: Sports x Politics: Afghan women’s volleyball team & Megan Rapinoe’s legacy

Happy Fall!It’s a new season but the same ol’ song: Women are still fighting unequal systems within and outside of... more

26 Sep 2023 · 31 minutes
Ep #305: A conversation with LPGA stars Nelly Korda, Stacy Lewis, and Lilia Vu before the Solheim Cup

Fore!We have an extra special treat on today’s episode of The GIST of It — a conversation with a trio... more

21 Sep 2023 · 32 minutes
Ep #304: Billie Jean King and the match that changed the world

Happy Tuesday!And, more importantly, happy Battle of the Sexes anniversary eve! Tomorrow marks 50 years since the legendary Billie Jean... more

19 Sep 2023 · 28 minutes
Ep #303: WNBA playoff preview round 2 & NFL WTFs

Hello!Head into the weekend with another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-host Steph Rotz and guest... more

14 Sep 2023 · 22 minutes
Ep #302: WNBA playoff preview and more male misogyny

Hey there!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault and harassment.Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of... more

12 Sep 2023 · 26 minutes
Ep #301: Vilda’s out, Hermoso presses charges, & American football is back

And we’re back!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.After a long holiday weekend, co-host Steph Rotz and guest... more

07 Sep 2023 · 20 minutes
Ep #300: Spain women’s soccer WTF updates & crushing records with Nebraska volleyball

It’s the big 3-0…0!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.That’s right, today marks the 300th episode of The... more

31 Aug 2023 · 29 minutes
Ep #299: “Contigo Jenni” and all the latest from Spain’s sexist soccer federation

Hola!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.The term “déjà vu” is French, but that’s the sensation Spain’s bringing... more

29 Aug 2023 · 27 minutes
Ep #298: How do you say WTF in Espagnol

TGI (almost) F!Content warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault.It’s been a WTF–heavy week in the sports world, so... more

24 Aug 2023 · 26 minutes
Ep #297: The good, the bad, and the ugly from the FIFA Women’s World Cup

That’s all she wrote!And just like that, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) has come to a close. On... more

22 Aug 2023 · 29 minutes
Ep #296: A FIFA Women’s World Cup final preview

It’s the final kickoff…One month to the day that the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) began, the tournament will... more

17 Aug 2023 · 32 minutes
Ep #295: Kickin’ it with 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup champ Sam Mewis

Welcome to Tower of Power Tuesday!We’re smack in the middle of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) semifinals, so... more

15 Aug 2023 · 27 minutes
Ep #294: FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final preview

And then there were eight…It’s quarter-final time at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, so you already know today’s episode... more

10 Aug 2023 · 24 minutes
Ep #293: Pac-ing up and moving out, an NCAA conference realignment breakdown

A change is gonna come…Buckle up, because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the wild Power... more

08 Aug 2023 · 30 minutes
Ep #292: World Cup knockouts preview + what’s wrong with the USWNT?

It’s must-win time!The FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) knockout round is nearly upon us. On today’s episode of The GIST... more

03 Aug 2023 · 32 minutes
Ep #291: Women’s World Cup nears the knockout stage & an NCAA soccer WTF

Hello, August!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual assault, harassment, intimidation, stalking, racism, and hazing.Can you believe the FIFA... more

01 Aug 2023 · 31 minutes
Ep #290: A convo with our new fave fútbolista, Meghan Klingenberg

Happy Friday eve!We’re officially halfway through the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph... more

27 Jul 2023 · 21 minutes
Ep #289: The Women’s World Cup latest & NFL running backs’ financial woes

Happy Tuesday!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Jessica Aldos are kicking it... more

25 Jul 2023 · 29 minutes
Ep #288: Pitch, please, we have the only Women’s World Cup preview you need

G’day!And happy 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kickoff! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and... more

20 Jul 2023 · 35 minutes
Ep #287: The WNBA All-Star experience & Women’s World C’updates

Hey, hi, hello!It’s a women’s sports two-parter on today’s episode of The GIST of It! First, guest Robyn Pearson, The... more

18 Jul 2023 · 32 minutes
Ep #286: The WNBA All-Star party & the rot of abuse in youth soccer culture

Hi there!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual harassment, disordered eating, and racism.On today’s episode of The GIST of... more

13 Jul 2023 · 28 minutes
Ep #285: FIFA Women’s World Cupdates & Northwestern football’s horrific culture

Hello!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual misconduct, hazing, and racism.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts... more

11 Jul 2023 · 29 minutes
Ep #284: CTE in women’s sports & NCAA WTF updates

Hello!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of suicide, hazing, and sexual assault.Co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Dee Lab have... more

06 Jul 2023 · 27 minutes
Ep #283: A monumental moment in women’s pro hockey

Turn it up, GISTers!We’ve been impatiently waiting for today’s episode of The GIST of It. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph... more

04 Jul 2023 · 28 minutes
Ep #282: NBA free agency & the NHL does something…right?

Hey, hey, GISTers!Today on The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are sorting through the latest from... more

29 Jun 2023 · 35 minutes
Ep #281: A triumphant NWSL return & the latest sportswashing news

Hello there!Content warning: Today’s episode contains mention of sexual misconduct.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop... more

27 Jun 2023 · 25 minutes
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Ep #289: The Women’s World Cup latest & NFL running backs’ financial woes
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Happy Tuesday!On today’s episode of The GIST of It, host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Jessica Aldos are kicking it fútbol and... more