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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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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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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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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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Hello hello! We have one up and one down on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss a record-setting stretch in the WNBA before pivoting to the latest regarding Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered his third diagnosed concussion in two years during last week’s Thursday Night Football game…
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Hi there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into two complex NFL headlines. First, El and Steph revisit the lawsuit against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was recently accused of sexual assault after facing 26 civil suits accusing him of sexual misconduct. El and Steph also discuss the…
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Ep #396: DeShaun Watson suit, PWHL drops new logos and team names & wrapping up the Paralympics
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Puck yeah! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the latest updates from the PWHL after the league officially dropped new names and logos for all six teams on Monday. The fresh designs are exciting, but there’s even more to be hyped about heading into the PWHL’s sophomore season. Then in part two, El and…
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Hut hut! Hike! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are swiping on their eye black for a full NFL season preview. From the offseason moves shaking up the league to the players and teams to watch, the gals have everything you need to know before the first Thursday Night Football whistle. A big thank you to our f…
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Hello! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are heading back to school as they tackle the first full weekend of college football. After a quick refresher on how it all works, El and Steph chat through a few key rule changes this season and the top teams to watch. Then in part two, the gals check back in with so…
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Hi there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are brushing up on their French (again) to preview the Paralympic Games, which kick off on Wednesday. From the Paralympics’ origins to the Games’ unprecedented growth on the international stage, we’re diving headfirst, fearless into the top tier alternative sports …
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Hey there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz sift through the details surrounding world No. 1 men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner’s anti-doping sanction, and what it means for the young player at the upcoming US Open. Then in part two, the girls swing for the fences, previewing Athletes Unlimited’s Softball’s …
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Hello! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula dive headfirst into the WNBA playoff push after a thrilling weekend of headline-making action. From the NY Liberty’s postseason clinch to the ongoing Rookie of the Year battle, the W is adding extra spice to a thrilling summer of sports. Then in part two,…
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Hi there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Robyn Pearson dive into a plethora of WNBA news before the second half of the season tips off. First up, the gals discuss LA Sparks forward Dearica Hamby’s recent federal lawsuit against her former team, the Las Vegas Aces, and the WNBA over alleged discrimination in …
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Hello! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz wrap up their Olympic coverage with the latest headlines and a business breakdown on Paris. First, the gals discuss Team USA gymnast (and friend of the pod) Jordan Chiles, who may be stripped of her individual floor exercise bronze medal. Heartbreaking. Then in part t…
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Ep #388: Olympic women’s soccer gold medal game preview & an interview with heptathlete Anna Hall
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Hi there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Ellen Hyslop and guest host Lauren Tuiskula continue their Olympic coverage heading into the final weekend of the Games. First up, it’s back to the pitch as the gals review a wild USWNT semis win over Germany, which sent the squad to Saturday’s gold medal match vs. Brazil, the first gold medal…
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Hello! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back to discuss the biggest storylines from the ongoing Paris Olympics. The gals start with a preview of the stacked women’s soccer semis before the No. 5 USWNT takes on No. 4 Germany and No. 9 Brazil meets No. 1 Spain on Tuesday. Then in part two, El and Steph br…
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Hello, August! New month, same Olympics excitement on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Host Ellen Hyslop kicks things off with the latest news from Paris, specifically surrounding the drama-filled women’s soccer tournament. Then we have a special treat — CBC and NPR just released a new series called Tested, which asks the question: “who gets to c…
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Happy Olympics! With the Paris 2024 Games underway, The GIST of It is back with a gold medal recap of the opening action. On today’s episode, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula discuss the latest news surrounding the CanWNT drone scandal before our special interview with Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles. First, the gals walk through th…
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The Paris Olympics are almost here! In a very special episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive into gender parity at the Olympics, sponsored by our pals at Canadian Tire. Since 1900 when women first competed at the Olympics to 2024, there’s been enormous progress in terms of gender equity at the Games — and the Paris Oly…
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Ep #383: The ultimate Paris Olympics primer and an interview with track & field legend Allyson Felix
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It’s Olympics Week! The Paris Games are just three days away, so we’re going for gold on today’s episode of The GIST of It. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive headfirst into the major Olympic storylines you need to know before the opening ceremony on Friday. And in Part Two, we have the next installment in our Olympic athletes intervi…
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Ep #382: WNBA All-Star Weekend preview, media rights deal breakdown, and an interview with Team USA gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik
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Happy Thursday! Or should we say hoopy Thursday because today’s episode of The GIST of It tips off with all things WNBA. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz preview the upcoming All-Star Weekend festivities before digging into the league’s groundbreaking new media rights deals. A true slam dunk. Then to close things out, we have the next installme…
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Ep #381: Copa América chaos, PWHL Minnesota allegations, and an interview with soccer star Kristie Mewis
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Hey there! And welcome to another episode of The GIST of It. On today’s pod, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss chaos at the Copa América final in Miami and troubling allegations of bullying and verbal abuse coming out of PWHL Minnesota just months after the team won the inaugural Walter Cup. Then after discussing these tough but importan…
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Hello there! And welcome to a very special episode of The GIST of It featuring an international women’s footy star, CanWNT winger Adriana Leon. First up though, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the UEFA Euro 2024 and Copa América tournaments with the thrilling finals of both men’s tourneys set for Sunday, July 14th. Then in part two, st…
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Hi there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have a good old fashioned two-parter covering the latest in the ongoing men’s soccer tourneys and a record-setting stretch in the WNBA. Both the Copa América and UEFA Euro 2024 semis kickoff on Tuesday and the championship matches of both epic tourneys will be set …
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Happy Fourth of July! It’s all soccer, all the time on today’s episode of The GIST of It as co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss the latest allegations and firings rocking the NWSL before previewing the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-finals. The NWSL news surrounds the tumultuous San Diego Wave, who continue making the wrong kind of headli…
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Hey there! On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz recap all the thrilling moments from the US Olympic Gymnastics and Track & Field trials, which wrapped up on Sunday. Then, the gals shift gears to the grassy courts of Wimbledon, previewing The Championship underway across the pond. A big thank you to our friends …
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