The GIST of It

Dec 10 2024 412 ep. 28 mins 149

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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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Ep #419: Juan Soto’s massive NY Mets contract & F1 season in review

Dec 10 2024 33 mins

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, the gals look back at the 2024

Ep #418: WNBA expansion draft explainer, plus College Football Playoff updates

Dec 05 2024 34 mins

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. Then in part two, it’s time to

Ep #417: Football’s head trauma problem

Dec 03 2024 36 mins

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 quarterback Trevor Lawrenc

Ep #416: PWHL sophomore season preview, plus a conversation with the Minnesota Frost’s Taylor Heise

Nov 28 2024 50 mins

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, stick around for part two, wh

Ep #415: Detailing the Canada Soccer culture probe, plus F1 expands to 11 teams

Nov 26 2024 34 mins

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 the track to discuss the lates

Ep #414: Formula 1 takes Las Vegas, previewing the NWSL Championship, and chatting with NJ/NY Gotham’s Midge Purce

Nov 21 2024 44 mins

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 drivers and teams to watch this

Ep #413: Everything we know about Unrivaled, Seattle Storm investigation & WNBA draft lottery results, and NBA storylines

Nov 19 2024 38 mins

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 waiting for, as the brand-new wom

Ep #412: A conversation with Napheesa Collier, plus some NWSL & NFL action

Nov 14 2024 40 mins

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 Current. Thrilling. Then, the

Ep #411: How a Trump presidency will affect women’s sports & an NWSL Playoffs preview

Nov 07 2024 36 mins

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 the eight-team quarter-finals kick

Ep #410: All buckets, all the time: WNBA coaching news & NCAA basketball preview

Nov 05 2024 36 mins

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 men’s college basketball