The GIST of It is a twice-weekly podcast on what’s going on in the sports world. Hosts Ellen Hyslop and Stephanie Rotz discuss current sports topics and how they intersect with pop culture and social issues, covering everything from major league season previews to calling out the sexist BS we see in sports daily. Expect a hilarious yet informative conversation with a refreshing female perspective on the world of sports.
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Ep #423: The ultimate 2024 sports rewind
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It’s time to reflect. This year was truly one for the books, so today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic year in review. From the women’s sports movement to the standout moments at the Paris Olympics, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are taking a trip down memory lane, diving headfirst, fearless into a phenomenal year full of championship…
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Ep #422: Volleyball's spotlight moment, plus a College Football Playoff primer
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Hello, hello! Forget the holidays — it’s playoff season for a few fall college sports: women’s volleyball and football. On this episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz first preview tonight’s national volleyball tournament semifinals, where all four No. 1 seeds will be duking it out for a spot in Sunday’s championship. And v…
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Ep #421: NBA Cup final preview, plus Unrivaled makes major money moves
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It’s hoopin’ time! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about the hardwood. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview today’s NBA Cup final between the in-season tournament’s two No. 1 seeds: The Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Trust us — you won’t want to miss this star-powered showdown featuring a pair of perennial MV…
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Ep #420: A Heisman Trophy explainer, way-too-early NFL award predictions & a dive into the Women’s Lacrosse League
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Hey there! End-of-year awards season chatter is growing by the minute, and the football world is no exception. The fun begins on Saturday, when the Heisman Trophy, aka, the MVP award of college football, will be handed out. Before the winner is named, today’s episode of The GIST of It begins with an explainer on one of the most important trophies i…
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Ep #419: Juan Soto’s massive NY Mets contract & F1 season in review
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Hi there! Turns out there’s no hibernating in baseball — especially when it’s Winter Meetings season. On the heels of heavy hitter Juan Soto’s historic NY Mets contract, The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into what the most expensive deal in sports history means for the Mets and their opponents. Batter up. Then in part two, th…
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Ep #418: WNBA expansion draft explainer, plus College Football Playoff updates
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Hello! It may be the WNBA offseason, but the W is still dominating headlines. The Golden State Valkyries, the W’s 13th team, will take part in an expansion draft tomorrow ahead of their 2025 debut, so on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down how player selection works, the draft rules, and more. T…
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Ep #417: Football’s head trauma problem
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Hey there. Today’s episode of The GIST of It digs into a disturbing and unfortunately unrelenting issue in football: head trauma and the unmitigated risks of playing American’s favorite sport. Two examples rocked the NCAA and NFL worlds recently: The tragic death of Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. and the late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars…
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Ep #416: PWHL sophomore season preview, plus a conversation with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise
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Ready the Zamboni! The PWHL’s sophomore season is just days away, so today’s episode is all about previewing the action before the puck drops on Season 2 on Saturday. From standout rookies to women’s hockey vets, the PWHL is dripping with talent, and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have everything you need to know. Speaking of massive talent, …
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Ep #415: Detailing the Canada Soccer culture probe, plus F1 expands to 11 teams
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Buckle up! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a classic two-part breakdown. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the Globe and Mail’s Canada Soccer culture probe, which came as a result of the drone scandal that rocked the Paris Olympics and exposed a longstanding culture of spying in the federation. Then in part two, the gals hit…
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Ep #414: Formula 1 takes Las Vegas, previewing the NWSL Championship, and chatting with NJ/NY Gotham’s Midge Purce
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Let’s go for a drive! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is another three-parter featuring a very special guest. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix happening in Sin City this weekend. This marks the second year the Las Vegas Strip will play host to the F1 circuit, and El and Steph have you covered with the d…
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Ep #413: Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines
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Hoop, there it is! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a hoop-tastic basketball three-parter, co-hosted by Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz. First, it’s all eyes on the WNBA, with the Seattle Storm investigating its coaching staff for alleged player mistreatment and the 2025 Draft order finally set. Then, it’s the Unrivaled explainer you’ve been waitin…
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Ep #412: A conversation with Napheesa Collier, plus some NWSL & NFL action
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Welcome back! On today’s three-part episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula are kicking things off with the latest news in football (and fútbol). First up, LT and Steph preview this weekend’s NWSL semifinals as NJ/NY Gotham FC faces the Washington Spirit, followed by the undefeated Orlando Pride taking on the KC…
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Ep #411: How a Trump presidency will affect women’s sports & an NWSL Playoffs preview
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Sending love! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down how the incoming Trump presidency and Republican Congress will impact athletes in the U.S. with Title IX and trans athletes once again at risk. The fight continues. Then in part two, the gals kick it to the pitch to preview the NWSL Playoffs before t…
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Ep #410: All buckets, all the time: WNBA coaching news & NCAA basketball preview
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Hoop yeah! Hope you’re ready to ball because today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about hoops. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz tip things off by discussing the latest head coaching moves across the WNBA before zooming out to discuss why there’s been so much change. Then in part two, the gals hit the NCAA hardwood to preview the women’s and…
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Ep #409: The WNBA: A history lesson, presented by Sportly
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Hoopin’ never stops. Happy Halloween, GISTers, and welcome to an extra-special episode of The GIST of It. Today, we’ve teamed up with our pals at Sportly to discuss the history of the WNBA. In this episode, you’ll hear from Sportly’s Emmy-award winning host, Kavitha A. Davidson, exploring the WNBA’s highs and lows, while highlighting the league’s e…
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Ep #408: The World Series is here, plus a Mexican Grand Prix-view
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Hey batter batter, swing! Pass the cracker jacks because co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula are previewing the 120th World Series on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Before the LA Dodgers and NY Yankees literally step up to the plate, the gals will fill you in on the storied history between these two powerhouse teams, plus the top players …
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Ep #407: WNBPA opts out of historic CBA & an NBA season preview
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Time to ball out! Even though the WNBA capped their season on Sunday, the best women’s hoopers in the world are still dominating headlines, announcing their decision to opt out of their current collective bargaining agreement yesterday. The news was expected but, damn, the WNBPA moves quickly. Then, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz will break d…
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Ep #406: Talking hoops with WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes
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Hoop, there she is! Amid the ongoing WNBA Finals, today’s episode of The GIST of It is extra-hooptastic — WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes joins The GIST’s Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula for a wide ranging conversation on the league’s recent growth, Swoopes’ top takeaways from this Finals series so far, and even her prediction as to who will w…
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It’s the final countdown! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have your full preview of the 2024 WNBA Finals, featuring the No. 1 NY Liberty vs. No. 2 Minnesota Lynx. From how both teams reached the championship series to the players to watch to the incredible attendance and viewership numbers throughout the W…
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Ep #404: WPF softball payment dispute & more BS transphobia in college sports
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Hey there. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are donning their investigative hats for today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, the gals are looking into a reported payment dispute in the Women’s Professional Fastpitch (WPF) league, as players allege they have not been fully compensated for the most recent season. Unfortunately, we’ve seen these…
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Ep #403: NFL Week 5 headlines & celebrating 1 million subscribers
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Here’s to one million! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is an extra special one as we celebrate hitting the one million newsletter subscriber mark. But first, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the top NFL storylines heading into Week 5, from Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams’ trade request to injury updates on San Franc…
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Ep #402: MLB playoff preview, WNBA semifinals updates, and an interview with NWSL legend Ali Krieger
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Happy October! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a special three-parter. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz hit it out of the park with an MLB postseason preview, discussing how the playoffs work, the top contenders, and key players to watch before the Wild Card series begin later today. Then in part two, El and Steph head to the hardwo…
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Ep #401: An ode to WNBA legend Diana Taurasi & an Aces-Liberty semis preview
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One million and counting! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is another full-court press on the WNBA as the playoffs heat up. El and Steph spend part one reminiscing about Diana Taurasi’s legendary career with the Phoenix Mercury. After 20 seasons in the W, Taurasi recently hinted that this playoff series may be her last, so it’s time to contemplate…
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Ep #400: A’ja Wilson’s unanimous MVP award & MLB postseason storylines
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Hello there! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a postseason special, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz chat through the latest WNBA news, including major regular-season award winners and first-round playoff matchups, before setting the stage for what should be a thrilling MLB postseason. El and Steph tip off on the court, discussing the La…
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Ep #399: WNBA regular-season finale & expansion updates
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Hello there! Today’s episode of The GIST of It is a full-send WNBA special, as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview tonight’s thrilling regular-season finale before shifting gears to the W’s latest expansion news. First, El and Steph fly off to Oregon, digging into the details behind the latest addition to the WNBA family: Portland, now off…
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